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New Delhi, March 16 With India hosting several international competitions and also set to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a comprehensive industry report titled "India's Sports Startup Ecosystem: Current Status and Emerging Pathways" was unveiled by Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao here on...

Gangtok, March 16 Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang congratulated Prakash Bhattarai on Monday for being selected for the Sahitya Akademi award for 2025.The Sahitya Akademi announced its annual Sahitya Akademi Awards in 24 Indian languages recognized by it on Monday. Prakash Bhattarai has...

New Delhi, March 16 Congress leader K C Venugopal urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday to revoke the suspension of eight opposition members, saying they were suspended "unfairly".Raising the issue during the Zero Hour, Venugopal said that Parliament has seen countless protests, but...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar thanked the Government and the people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran so far. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar also expressed his appreciation for their support during this difficult period.

Ranchi, March 16 Congress legislator Pradip Yadav urged the Jharkhand government in the Assembly on Monday to expand the area for utilization of District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) funds to ensure inclusive growth outside the demarcated area.In response, the state government said it would...

Jammu, March 14 – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday revoked the detention of Ladakhi climate activist, Sonam Wangchuk, under the National Security Act (NSA).In a statement, the MHA said that it has revoked the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act...

New Delhi, March 13 The strategic sale of IDBI Bank is likely to have been scrapped as the financial bids submitted by potential buyers were below the reserve price, sources said on Friday.The government and LIC were jointly looking to sell 60.72 per cent in IDBI Bank and had floated an...

New Delhi, February 13 The outstanding liabilities to states under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme stood at over Rs 9,300 crore in FY 2024-25, with Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka leading the list with the highest outstanding amounts, the government...

March 13, New Delhi – Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on the ongoing West Asia conflict, government officials stated that Indian refineries are currently operating at 100 per cent capacity or higher.Officials stated that refineries have adequate inventories of crude oil and supplies...

New Delhi, March 13 State-owned MTNL has failed to deposit interest on sovereign guarantee bonds in the escrow account due on March 24 this year, the company said in a regulatory filing on Friday.According to the structured payment mechanism of the Tri-Partite Agreement (TPA) signed among...

The Passport Seva Project (PSP) under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, will conduct a special passport service drive on March 14, 2026 (Saturday), in response to high demand for passport services within its jurisdiction.Srinagar, March 13: The Passport Seva Project under...

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is becoming a significant support system for farmers in Reasi, providing direct financial assistance to help strengthen agricultural activities and improve the livelihoods of farming families.Under the scheme, eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per...

New Delhi, March 13 Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on Friday.As many as 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed the notice, a source said.The signatories...

New Delhi, March 13 According to data from human rights organizations, the government has informed Parliament that approximately 3,100 incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities took place in Bangladesh from August 2024 to February 2026.In a written response to a question in the...

New Delhi, March 12 India and Chile have agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, science and technology, and other sectors.Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh visited Chile from March 10-12, and represented the Government of...

Chandigarh, March 12 Not even a spoonful of sand can be taken out of the Beas river for desilting unless a "very long procedure" mandated by the Centre is followed, as the river stretch is a Ramsar site under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Punjab Minister Barinder Goyal informed the state...

New Delhi, March 12 All banks disbursing pensions have been directed to monitor the failure of pensioners to submit digital life certificates and to make arrangements to ensure their submission, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.To address the issue of difficulty in submitting digital...

Jaipur, March 12 The National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) in Jaipur has launched a dedicated podcast studio where experts will provide authentic information on Ayurvedic medicine, diseases, and treatment methods, an official said on Thursday.The initiative aims to counter the growing spread of...

New Delhi, March 12 The House functions strictly according to rules, and no member has the right to speak at any time or on any subject. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated this on Thursday, a day after a resolution seeking his removal from office was defeated.Birla said that the Chair does not...

New Delhi, March 12 The homegrown technology brand, Ai+ Smartphone, announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Optiemus Electronics Ltd (OEL) to manufacture 3 million mobile devices in India, with a combined investment of approximately Rs 125 crore over the next five years.The agreement...