Beijing, April 1 — China has initiated large-scale joint military drills around Taiwan, marking a strong show of force aimed at deterring pro-independence movements and reinforcing its territorial claims over the island.The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command launched the exercises on Tuesday, deploying a coordinated mix of army, navy, air force, and rocket units. These forces encircled Taiwan from multiple directions, signaling a heightened level of operational...
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New Delhi, April 1 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of
Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said,
"Warm wishes on Utkala Dibasa! This day is a fitting tribute to Odisha's glorious culture. India takes pride in Odisha's history, literature and music."Centre and State Collaborating for Odisha's Growth
Highlighting the contributions of the people of Odisha, PM Modi praised them as hardworking and...
One Worker Dead, Three Seriously Injured in Textile Factory Collapse at Focal PointA massive rescue operation continued on Sunday in Ludhiana's Focal Point area, following the tragic collapse of a textile factory building late Saturday evening. Authorities confirmed that one worker was killed, and three others sustained serious injuries.According to officials, a total of six workers were initially trapped under the rubble. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)...
Brussels to Host Crucial Talks from March 10-14India and the European Union (EU) will kick off their tenth round of negotiations for a highly anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Monday, March 10, in Brussels. These crucial discussions come at a sensitive time amid concerns about potential tariff hikes threatened by former US President Donald Trump.Efforts Intensified for Finalizing the Trade Pact by Year-EndBoth sides are committed to addressing pending issues swiftly to...
Mumbai, March 7: Maharashtra’s economy is projected to grow at a robust rate of 7.3% during the financial year 2024-25, according to advance estimates outlined in the state's pre-Budget Economic Survey tabled in the assembly on Friday. The report was presented by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who also oversees the finance portfolio.The state’s growth forecast surpasses the overall Indian economic growth projection, which is anticipated to be around 6.5% for the same period...
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty witnessed a volatile start on Friday, weighed down by persistent foreign investor selling and global uncertainty stemming from trade war tensions involving the United States.Early Trading SessionAfter two consecutive days of gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 243.51 points or 0.33% to settle at 74,096.58 during morning trading. Similarly, the NSE Nifty dropped 53.35 points or 0.24%, trading at 22,491.35.Stocks Under PressureKey stocks...
The Indian cricket team wore black armbands during their Champions Trophy semifinal clash against Australia on Tuesday in Dubai, honoring the memory of renowned domestic cricket legend Padmakar Shivalkar. Shivalkar passed away recently in Mumbai due to age-related ailments. He was 84.Padmakar Shivalkar, widely regarded as one of India's finest domestic spinners, had an illustrious career playing for Mumbai. Although he never got the opportunity to represent India internationally—primarily...
Dubai, March 4: Australia's captain Steve Smith won a crucial toss and chose to bat first against India in the eagerly anticipated first semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.Australia has made two significant changes to their squad from the last match, bringing in Cooper Connolly to replace injured Matthews Short, and Tanveer Sangha in place of Spencer Johnson.India, meanwhile, remains confident and unchanged, fielding the same playing XI that featured in their previous...
India's spinner Varun Chakravarthy finally buried his unpleasant Dubai memories by delivering a stunning five-wicket haul, guiding India to a 44-run victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy Group A clash on Sunday. Chakravarthy admitted afterward that emotions from his disappointing past performances in Dubai had made him "nervous" initially.The 33-year-old spinner previously suffered harsh criticism in Dubai after registering disappointing figures of 4 for 33 in India's infamous...
Experion Developers, a fully FDI-funded real estate company, announced a significant investment of Rs 1,000 crore to develop a luxury residential project in Sector 151, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This strategic move marks another major expansion for the wholly-owned subsidiary of Experion Holdings Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore.According to a company statement issued on Monday, Experion Developers recently acquired five acres of prime land in Sector 151 through an auction conducted by the Uttar...
Mehsana, Gujarat - March 2, 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated two key facilities—Vidya Bhavan and Sanskritik Bhavan—at a school trust in Pilvai village, located in Gujarat’s Mehsana district, on Sunday. The inauguration was part of a broader cultural and religious event that saw Shah actively engaged with local communities and his family.The newly inaugurated Shri Sunderlal Mangaldas Shah Cultural Bhavan and Shri Anilchandra Gokaldas Shah Vidya Bhavan were constructed in...
Dehradun, March 1: A tragic avalanche engulfed a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp near the high-altitude village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, claiming the life of one labourer and leaving five others trapped. Rescue teams, racing against time, have successfully pulled out 49 labourers alive from beneath the snow.The avalanche struck between 5:30 am and 6 am on Friday, burying 55 workers who were inside eight containers and a shed at the BRO camp located between Mana...
Nagarkurnool, Telangana (March 1) – Rescue operations intensified Saturday as teams raced against time to reach eight workers trapped for over a week inside the partially collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel. Officials confirmed that crews are cutting down parts of a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) to clear a path toward the stranded individuals.Since February 22, when the tunnel roof collapsed, trapping eight workers—including two engineers and six labourers—rescue personnel have...
Faridabad, March 1, 2025: Escorts Kubota Limited (NSE: ESCORTS, BSE: 500495) reported an 11.4% year-on-year (YoY) growth in tractor sales for February 2025, reflecting strong domestic and export demand.
Key Financial Highlights (February 2025 Sales Performance)SegmentFebruary 2025February 2024YoY Growth (%)Apr-Feb FY25Apr-Feb FY24YoY Growth (%)Domestic Sales7,9687,2699.6%99,78899,4220.4%Export Sales62244041.4%4,3925,086-13.6%Total Sales8,5907,70911.4%1,04,1801,04,508-0.3%...
New Delhi, February 28 – Gold prices in the national capital dropped by ₹500, settling at ₹87,700 per 10 grams on Friday, marking a two-week low. The decline was attributed to reduced demand from jewellery traders and selling by investors, as per the All India Sarafa Association.The 99.9% purity gold had closed at ₹88,200 per 10 grams in the previous trading session. So far in 2024, gold prices have surged by ₹8,310 or 10.5%, compared to ₹79,390 per 10 grams recorded on January 1...
Ranchi, Feb 28: Several workers from Jharkhand are feared to be among those trapped under an avalanche that buried a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, an official confirmed.The exact number of affected workers from Jharkhand remains uncertain. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren acknowledged the reports, stating, “There have been reports of several workers working under BRO in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district being trapped under a broken glacier.”The...
New Delhi, February 28 – The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Nagar Nigam Jaipur Heritage for its role in polluting and damaging the iconic Jal Mahal lake, holding the civic body responsible for its near destruction.A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan lambasted the municipal authorities for their negligence, particularly for permitting a night market in the eco-sensitive vicinity of the lake. The court noted that instead of working towards conservation, the...
New Delhi, February 28: India’s economic growth moderated to 6.2% in the third quarter (October-December) of FY 2024-25, primarily due to a weaker performance in the manufacturing and mining sectors, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday.This marks a sharp decline from the 9.5% growth recorded in the same quarter last year. The economy had expanded at 5.6% in the preceding quarter (July-September 2024), indicating a slight improvement in sequential...
Shimla, Feb 28 – Continuous heavy snowfall and torrential rains for the third consecutive day have thrown life out of gear in Himachal Pradesh, leading to landslides, road closures, and disruptions in essential services across multiple districts.Authorities reported that approximately 200 roads, including three national highways, have been shut due to heavy snow, isolating various parts of Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, and Shimla districts. Educational institutions, including...
India and the European Union are aiming to finalize an unprecedented free trade agreement by the end of this year, marking potentially the largest trade pact globally, announced European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to New Delhi on Friday.Delivering a keynote address at the 'India’s World' think-tank event, Von der Leyen emphasized that both regions need to elevate their strategic partnership to tackle emerging geopolitical challenges effectively.A Strategic...