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PM Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for deceased and Rs 50,000 for injured in Palam fire

New Delhi, March 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased in the Palam residential building fire. Expressing his deepest... Read More


India to lead global 6G standardisation, says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

New Delhi, March 18 -- Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia stated that India is positioned to take a leading role in defining global 6G standards through the Bharat 6G Alliance. ... Read More


House panel seeks PMKVY evaluation, cites high drop out, poor fund utilisation

India, March 18 -- A parliamentary panel has raised concerns that candidates trained under the fourth edition of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) are failing to meet prescribed competen... Read More


Defence procurement procedure should have timeline for delivery: Parliamentary panel

New Delhi, March 18 -- Noting that technology is changing very fast and so is the geo-political scenario, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has said that any procurement procedure should hav... Read More


"Suffocated, Humiliated": Pradyut Bordoloi calls Imran Masood "communal leader", claims "no support" from Congress

New Delhi, March 18 -- After officially joining the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) ranks on Wednesday following his resignation from Congress, Pradyut Bordoloi said his decision was driven by persistent ... Read More


India intensifies fight against food adulteration with strong enforcement and tech-driven monitoring

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- India is significantly stepping up its battle against food adulteration through a combination of stricter enforcement, scientific testing, and technology-backed inspection sys... Read More


Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus

New Delhi, March 18 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Russia and Iran "brothers in hatred" on Tuesday as he sought support from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a time when the Iran... Read More


TMC writes to ECI, seeking action against Dilip Ghosh for threatening Kalighat residents

Kolkata, March 18 -- West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress on Wednesday wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner seeking action against former state BJP president Dilip Ghosh for "threatening" the p... Read More


TMC's Domkal candidate ex IPS Humayun Kabir seeks security, alleges life threats from crime syndicates

Kolkata, March 18 -- Former IPS officer and outgoing Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir, once known for his tough policing and crackdown on organised crime, on Wednesday expressed apprehension over ... Read More


BJP slams Kogilu land given to Bangladeshis

Bengaluru, March 18 -- The Kogilu Layout demolition and subsequent rehabilitation has erupted into a heated political controversy, with BJP leaders accusing the Congress-led Karnataka government of di... Read More