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Accelerate process of linking edu sector to real world economy: PM

New Delhi, March 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for accelerating the process of linking the country's education sector to the real world economy, while sharpening focus on subjects... Read More


LS fails to take up resolution on Birla's removal as Speaker

New Delhi, March 9 -- The Lok Sabha on Monday could not take up a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla amid repeated adjournments, as Opposition members demanded a debate on the West Asi... Read More


Govt expands health check coverage to support children's mental health

Jakarta, March 9 -- Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said the government will expand the Free Health Check (CKG) program to reach 14 million children in 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen mental... Read More


Gautam Gambhir takes criticism on the chin and smiles back at his detractors on a historic night for India

India, March 9 -- The signature scowl was nowhere in evidence, the trademark snarl put away. For now. Gautam Gambhir was all smiles at the post-match press conference, laughing at himself and with the... Read More


SC allows Centre to extend tenure of tribunal members facing retirement

New Delhi, March 9 -- The Supreme Court on Monday approved a proposal of the Centre extending the term of chairpersons and members of various tribunals in the country and are due to retire soon, till ... Read More


What is white phosphorus? Israel using banned, flesh-melting bombs, says report

India, March 9 -- In a development adds another grave dimension to the conflict sparked by US-Israel strikes on Iran, UN-affiliated monitoring agency Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Israeli m... Read More


Flesh-burning phosphorus used by Israel in Lebanon, says HRW: Why it's banned as a weapon, IDF has 'smokescreen' defence

India, March 9 -- In a development adds another grave dimension to the conflict sparked by US-Israel strikes on Iran, UN-affiliated monitoring agency Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Israeli m... Read More


MS Dhoni finds closure, buries ghosts of World Cup heartbreak vs New Zealand thanks to a generation he inspired

India, March 9 -- T20 cricket in India is synonymous with MS Dhoni - the man who captained the team to an inaugural World T20 championship all the way back in 2007, and then went on to define the spor... Read More


No-confidence move against Om Birla set to dominate Lok Sabha as session resumes; West Asia, US deal also on cards

India, March 9 -- The Parliament looked set for a high-stakes, high-friction resumption on Monday, March 9, after a recess in the ongoing Budget Session, with the Lok Sabha seeing much of the action. ... Read More


Punjab to roll out drug, socio-economic census in April

Chandigarh, March 9 -- The Punjab government will launch a drug and socio-economic census in April, with Rs.100 crore allocated in the state budget presented on Sunday. The exercise aims to generate r... Read More