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UN lauds India's efforts in mitigating childhood mortality, stillbirth

New Delhi, March 29: United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) report stated that significant achievement has been highlighted in reduction of childhood mortality and stillbirth in India, a statement said.

Nearly 31 lakh defence pensioners onboarded on SPARSH portal: Centre

New Delhi, March 29: Of the total 32 lakh defence pensioners, nearly 31 lakh have been onboarded on System for Pension Administration-Raksha (SPARSH) and their pensions are being directly credited into their bank accounts, the government informed on Saturday.

Centre slams X for 'censorship portal' claim, defends Sahyog in Karnataka HC

Bengaluru, March 29: The Union government has strongly objected to Elon Musk-owned X Corp’s characterisation of the ‘Sahyog’ portal as a "censorship portal", filing an objection in the Karnataka High Court.

India's diagnostic imaging market to surpass $7 bn by 2033: Report

New Delhi, March 29: India’s diagnostic imaging market is poised for substantial growth, and is set to exceed $7 billion in 2033, according to a report.

Digital to contribute about half of India's media-entertainment sector revenue by 2027: FICCI-EY report

New Delhi, March 29: New media space in India is growing by leaps and bounds, with an ever-increasing rise in internet penetration supported by the affordability and aspiration of its citizens.

Farhan Akhtar says OTT has expanded scope of stories, helped storytellers make bold choices

Mumbai, March 29: Bollywood multi-hyphenate Farhan Akhtar feels that the medium of OTT has changed the game for the world of entertainment in many ways.

Centre sends another notice to Ola Electric over mismatch in Feb sales: Report

New Delhi, March 29: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has reportedly sent a fresh show-cause notice to Ola Electric Mobility, seeking an explanation about mismatch in its sales numbers recorded in February.

I-League: Rajasthan United sail past Delhi in season's final home game

Jaipur, March 28: Rajasthan United FC wrapped up their first I-League campaign in Jaipur with a third win on the trot, beating Delhi FC 3-1 at the Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium on Friday.

Two days before deadline, Pakistan deports 213 Afghan refugees

Rawalpindi, March 28: Over 200 Afghan refugees have been deported by Islamabad to their home country as Pakistan remains determined on its mass deportation plan.

Yuva All Stars Championship: Sonipat edge past Jaipur, Yuva Mumba split points with Yuva Paltan

Haridwar, March 28: Chandigarh Chargers defeated Yuva Yoddhas to qualify for the next round. The Sonipat Spartans and Warriorz K.C. won their respective matches, while the exciting contest between Yuva Paltan and Yuva Mumba ended in a thrilling tie on Day 22, as per the Yuva All Stars Championship press release.

Germany evacuates Afghan refugees from Pakistan amid imminent deportation threats

Berlin, March 28: Over 170 Afghan refugees facing imminent threats in Pakistan were evacuated by Germany in a chartered plane as part of Berlin's ongoing efforts to resettle at-risk Afghans.

Tigmanshu Dhulia to return as leader of Eye Gang in 'CID'

Mumbai, March 28: Actor-director Tigmanshu Dhulia, who is known for 'Gangs of wasseypur', 'Shagird' and others, is set to return as the ruthless and infamous Barbosa, the leader of Eye Gang on the television show 'CID'.

Digital media attracted higher revenue than TV, becomes largest segment in the sector: FICCI-EY Report

New Delhi, March 28: Digital media overtook television to become the largest segment, contributing 32 per cent of media industry revenues in 2024, according to a report by FICCI & EY.

Measures undertaken to increase Howrah river's navigability: Tripura CM

Agartala, March 27: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Thursday that the state government has undertaken measures to increase Howrah River's navigability which will also address the issue of flooding in Agartala city.

Yuva All-Stars kabaddi: Sonipat edge past Jaipur Pink Cubs, Warriorz K.C. stun Palani Tuskers

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), March 27: Chandigarh Chargers defeated Yuva Yoddhas to qualify for the next round. Sonipat Spartans and Warriorz K.C.

Zero tolerance for agents and fixers: US cancels over 2k visa appointments by bots

New Delhi, March 27: The US Embassy in India cancelled about 2000 visa appointments made by bots.

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi stresses on five pillars of transformation

New Delhi, March 27: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday stressed the five pillars of transformation, which encompass technology absorption, structural changes, human resource development, and increasing cohesion between the three services, a release said.

India's M&E sector crosses Rs 2.5 tn in 2024, advertising revenues surge by 8.1%: FICCI-EY Report

Mumbai, March 27: The Indian Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector has achieved a significant milestone in 2024, reaching a total value of RS 2.5 trillion (USD 29.4 billion), as per the latest FICCI-EY report.

No IAF or chartered aircraft used for Indian immigrants' repatriation since 2020: Centre tells Parliament

New Delhi, March 27: The Centre on Thursday said in the Rajya Sabha that the Ministry of External Affairs has not hired any Indian Air Force (IAF), chartered or commercial civilian aircraft for Indian immigrants' repatriation from any country since 2020.

US deported 55 Indians since Jan 20: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh

By Sahil Pandey, New Delhi, March 27: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday revealed that since January 20, the US has deported 55 Indian nationals who arrived in India via Panama.

India among 5 'exemplar countries' in child mortality reduction: UN

New Delhi, March 27: With better health system investment, including Ayushman Bharat programme, India has been ranked among the five ‘exemplar countries’ in child mortality reduction, according to a report by the United Nations.

Over 56 lakh public grievances redressed online in last two years: Minister

New Delhi, March 27: Over 56 lakh grievances were redressed between November 2022 and February 2025 under the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), according to the information tabled in Parliament.

Gujarat: SITCO invites proposals for Rs 226 crore Surat multi-modal transport hub development

Surat, March 26: The Surat Integrated Transportation Development Corporation (SITCO) has invited proposals via e-tendering for granting sub-lease-hold rights for the mixed-use development, operation, and maintenance of a 2,08,975 sqm vertical space above the GSRTC bus terminal at the Surat Multi-Modal Transport Hub (MMTH).

India's GDP estimated to grow steadily at 6.5% in FY25 despite elevated global uncertainty

New Delhi, March 26: The Indian economy is estimated to achieve a growth of 6.5 per cent in FY25 despite considerable external headwinds, the Monthly Economic Review by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance said.

Financial condition is 'very' bad: LoP Partap Singh Bajwa criticises AAP govt over Punjab Budget

Chandigarh, March 26: The Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa on Wednesday claimed that the state's financial condition is "very" bad ahead of the 2025-26 budget, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government of failing to fulfill its pre-poll promises.

India's first Kirtan reality show launched in presence of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, March 26: In a move to celebrate Maharashtra's rich spiritual and cultural heritage, Sony Marathi unveiled "Kon Honar Maharashtracha Ladka Kirtankar," India’s first-ever reality show dedicated to the art of Kirtan.

New GBP Hospital block to be completed by 2027: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala, March 26: To provide better health care to the people of the state, the construction of a new building is underway to accommodate patients at GB Pant Hospital, and the construction work is expected to be completed by 2027, said Chief Minister Manik Saha while speaking in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.

India's first reality show on kirtan to premiere on April 1

Mumbai, March 25: India is set to have its first reality show on Kirtan, a devotional singing tradition. Sony Marathi has announced that the upcoming reality competition show, titled Kon Honar Maharashtracha Ladka Kirtankar, will air starting in April.

EU citizens prioritise security, unity, record-high support for membership: survey

Brussels, March 25: A survey published on Tuesday by the European Parliament reveals that EU citizens see protection against global crises and security risks, along with unity among member states, as top priorities.

Akshay Kumar hails PM Modi's upcoming Waves Summit as a game-changer for global entertainment

Mumbai, March 25: Akshay Kumar has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative "World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit" (WAVES) as a groundbreaking event set to transform the global entertainment industry.

Ishaan on working with Zeenat Aman: She quickly became one of my favorite people in the world

New Delhi, March 25: Ishaan Khatter is all set to work with veteran diva Zeenat Aman in the upcoming series “The Royals”. The actor revealed that they had the “loveliest time together” and that she quickly became one of his “favourite people in the world.”

Samay Raina expresses regret in 'India's Got Latent' case

Mumbai, March 25: Comedian Samay Raina has issued a statement as the noise around his reality show ‘India’s Got Latent’ continues to die down.

Adapt, transform and seize emerging opportunities: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

New Delhi, March 24: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Monday said that 'survival in today's battlespace is not about being the fittest, but about those who adapt, transform, and position themselves and seize emerging opportunities'.

11 Bangladeshi infiltrators in Rajasthan jails: Minister

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