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Green, tech, care: Delhi's Rs 1 lakh-cr reboot

New Delhi, March 24 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented a Rs 1,03,700-crore Budget for 2026-27 in the Delhi Assembly, calling it a "Green Budget" with "21 percent of the total budget" a... Read More


Jessi Pierce death probe: 'Preliminary findings' revealed after fatal White Bear Lake fire; Is arson ruled out?

India, March 24 -- The tragic fire in Minnesota that resulted in the killings of NHL reporter and her three children is not classified as an arson case, as per the White Bear Lake fire department. Pi... Read More


Nepal aims to change Lumbini's image as 'hit-and-run' destination with $85m loan

Kathmandu, March 24 -- The average length of stay of foreign tourists in Nepal is 12 days, but most travellers visiting Lumbini, one of the world's most iconic Buddhist pilgrimage sites, spend barely ... Read More


Strengthening defence ties between India-UK, CDS Anil Chauhan holds talks with UK Air Chief Harvey Smyth

New Delhi, March 24 -- General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), held a high-level interaction on Tuesday with Harvey Smyth, Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Royal Air Force, reaffirming the ... Read More


US-Iran war to end on 9 April? Israeli media claims 'target date' set as Tehran 'reviews' Washington's proposals

New Delhi, March 24 -- The US has set 9 April as a potential date to end the ongoing war against Iran, Israeli media reported on Monday hours after President Donald Trump announced his decision to hol... Read More


Delhi's 'Sheesh Mahal' costs rose by over 300%, says 2022 CAG report

India, March 24 -- The renovation and construction of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence at 6, Flagstaff Road exceeded preliminary estimates by more than 300%, according ... Read More


War in Iran: Why destroying cultural heritage is a foolish strategic move in any conflict

Nepal, March 24 -- Since the start of the ongoing United States-Israeli military campaign against Iran, the human toll of the conflict has mounted relentlessly. Civilian casualties have been reported... Read More


Civic boost: Rs 11,412 crore

New Delhi, March 24 -- The Delhi government on Tuesday announced its Budget for 2026-27 and earmarked Rs 11,412 crore for local bodies as part of its push towards a "developed and green Delhi", CM Rek... Read More


Rs 9,000 crore allocated for water and sewer sector

New Delhi, March 24 -- The allocation for the water and sewerage sector remained unchanged at Rs 9,000 crore in the Delhi's budget for the next financial year 2026-27, according to budget documents. C... Read More


MC14: CSE, African Future Policies Hub's new policy brief calls for equitable trade-climate agenda in run up to WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference

India, March 24 -- The emerging trade-climate nexus risks deepening global inequities unless the Global South's development concerns are prioritised, a new agenda-setting brief by the Centre for Scien... Read More