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Thailand's capital rolls out "Phone off, learning on" programme

Bangkok, March 17 -- The Thai capital's authorities have announced the "Phone off, Learning on" programme to limit the use of mobile phones and electronic devices during school hours at 437 schools un... Read More


Odisha Cong seeks disqualification of three MLAs for cross-voting in RS elections

Bhubaneswar, March 17 -- Odisha Congress Legislature Party leader Ram Chandra Kadam, has urged Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy to disqualify three Congress MLAs under the anti-defection law for cross-vo... Read More


ECI Transfers 13 SPs, 6 IGs and CPs in Fresh Overhaul of Bengal Police Ahead of 2026 Polls

Kolkata, March 17 -- Days after removing the state's top administrative leadership, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated another sweeping reshuffle, this time targeting senior and dist... Read More


IIT-Madras celebrates 50 yrs of Ocean Engineering support to India's maritime infra, coastal development

Chennai, March 17 -- The IIT-Madras' Department of Ocean Engineering on Tuesday stepped into its Golden Jubilee year, marking five decades of contributions to ocean science, maritime engineering and n... Read More


PM urges Qatar to step up energy cooperation with Vietnam

Hanoi, March 17 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Qatar to strengthen energy cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, during a reception for Qatari A... Read More


Congratulations sent to Irish leaders on Saint Patrick's Day

Hanoi, March 17 -- Vietnamese President Luong Cuong has sent a congratulatory message to his Irish counterpart Catherine Connolly on the occasion of Ireland's National Day - Saint Patrick's Day, which... Read More


Middle East conflict key risk for FY27, potential impacts on exports, remittances: Report

New Delhi, March 17 -- India's merchandise trade showed mixed trends in February 2026, with exports remaining largely stable while imports surged sharply, widening the trade deficit and raising concer... Read More


Health insurance priority for govt: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, March 17 -- Emphasising that health insurance is a priority for this government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the Centre want to extend insurance coverage to the... Read More


Metro rail to stay closed on Eid day, services resume next day

Dhaka, March 17 -- Metro rail services will remain closed on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr and resume the following day as per the regular schedule. Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) issued a notic... Read More


Conference reviews organisation of 14th National Party Congress

Hanoi, March 17 -- Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on March 17 chaired a conference reviewing preparations, organisation and logistical s... Read More