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Meghalaya Govt Says Will Clear Way For Rly Project

THE Meghalaya government will hold consultations with all stakeholders, including political parties, seeking to push the Tetelia-Byrnihat-Shillong railway project.

Crude oil imports from Russia fall slightly in Feb; further drop expected

INDIA's crude oil imports from Russia declined marginally to 1.41 million barrels per day (mbd) in February 2025, down from 1.49 mbd in January 2024, according to cargo tracking agency Vortexa.

BoAt's New Smartwatches Have Over 100 Sports Modes

BoAt, India's premiere audio and wearables brand, has launched two new smartwatches, Ultima Prime and Ultima Ember, that offer a combination of premium design, advanced fitness tracking, and long battery life.

Faulty road construction reports under 'FIR'

UNION minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday recommended registration of a police case against those responsible for faulty detailed project reports (DPRs) for road construction that result in deaths in road accidents.

Par Panel on I-T Bill Begins Consultation Process

The select parliamentary committee began its consultation on the New Income Tax Bill on Thursday.

Budget 2024-25 lacked 'energy' to meet targets; Some hope this time

THE 2024-25 state budget left some unaccomplished targets in the energy sector.

KLE Society's Institute Hosts Talk on Science

KLE Society's Raja Lakhamagouda Science Institute (Autonomous), Belagavi organised a talk on 'Structural rearrangements of the Metalloenzyme for efficient catalysis: Revealed by electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy'.

Govt initiatives don't benefit us, need effective policies: Farmers

EVEN as the government claims it is committed to making agriculture sustainable and lucrative while announcing a series of initiatives and schemes for the sector, farmers are hugely upset with the government's inability to meet their aspirations.

India, Australia advance ties on shared priorities & interoperability, says CDS

The military top-brass of India and Australia met on Thursday and discussed enhancing interoperability of forces and security cooperation.

REDEMPTION ARC COMPLETE FOR VARUN

The 33-year-old spinner, despite coming late to the party, has become the star performer

Lit should find solutions to people's problems: GoRuCha

RENOWNED writer Dr Go Ru Channabasappa said Sahitya Sammelanas are fairs that promote cultural and human relations.

Rana seeks US SC stay on extradition

WEEKS after US President Donald Trump announced Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, the convict made a last-ditch plea before the US Supreme Court seeking an emergency stay on the decision.

Report hints at risk to Srisailam dam

A report by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has raised concerns over the structural stability of the Srisailam Dam, warning that the dam may be at risk of sliding if corrective measures are not taken.

Art Of Bearding Donald Trump In His Oval Den

The Oval Office setting is intimate, with a fireplace alight on chilly days. The room has items of high sentimental value, some of which were rescued from a huge fire in the White House in 1929

Families of pensioners and govt staff 'misusing' Maiyan Samman scheme

THE Jharkhand government's flagship Maiya Samman scheme is being exploited in Latehar, as relatives of the beneficiary government employees have been found unfairly taking benefits of the scheme, according to an investigation by the district administration.

Abu Dhabi authorities seek consent letter to bury her, says Shehzadi family

THE final rites of Shehzadi Khan were not held today in Abu Dhabi, claimed Shamsher Khan, elder brother of Shehzadi.

Amid US-Europe rift over Ukraine support, EAM calls on Starmer

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Keir Starmer on Tuesday night, during which the British Prime Minister discussed the UK's perspective on the Ukraine conflict amid ongoing turmoil in Europe-US relations.

Mamata off to London, deliver lecture at Oxford

CHIEF Minister Mamata Banerjee will be leaving for London on March 21 and deliver a lecture at Oxford University.

Germany Eyes Rearmament as Divide With U.S. Deepens

Germany is set to rearm in a way not seen since World War II after likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said his government would vastly increase defence spending.

Khandre wants to reclaim forest land from IAF

FOREST Minister Eshwar B Khandre on Wednesday instructed his department officials to reclaim 444.12 acres of forest lands in the possession of the Indian Air Force in Jarakabande Kaval reserve forest patch and in Peenya Plantations.

TVS-backed Ultraviolette launches its first e-scooter

ELECTRIC two-wheeler manufacturer Ultraviolette on Wednesday launched its first electric scooter - Tesseract - at an introductory price of ₹1.20 lakh.

Black Caps march on, set up final vs India

KANE Williamson (102) and Rachin Ravindra (108) smashed centuries as New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs to enter the final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

1,173 Boats, 144 Gujarat Fishermen in Pak Custody

Uproar in the Assembly as state govt quotes data till Dec 31, 2024

Split BBMP into 7 corpns: Panel

THE state legislature Joint Review Committee, which examined the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, tabled its recommendation in the Assembly on Wednesday.

Mega RSS Meeting in Bengaluru

AKHIL Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will be held at Janseva Vidya Kendra in Channenahalli, Bengaluru, from March 21 to 23.

Milk price to go up after session: Minister

ANIMAL Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh informed the Karnataka Legislative Council that milk price will be increased to meet the demand of milk-producing farmers and protect consumer interests.

Real Edge Atletico in Madrid Derby, Arsenal Crush PSV 7-1

REAL Madrid eked out a 2-1 home victory over crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid, while Arsenal and Aston Villa scored emphatic first-leg victories as the Champions League last 16 kicked off on Tuesday.

Frame Rules to Stop Ragging: Kerala HC to Govt

Effective implementation must be ensured: Counsel

Uproar in J&K Assembly over July 13 'martyrs'

THE J&K Legislative Assembly on Wednesday witnessed uproarious scenes over the July 13, 1931 ‘martyrs’ with senior J&K BJP leader and LOP Sunil Sharma termed them as \"traitors\" and NC and other Kashmir-based legislators said the martyrs gave their lives fighting against monarchy and for democracy.

Nokia Deploys 5G Equipment to Support Vi's 5G Launch

TELECOM gear maker Nokia announced on Wednesday that it is deploying its latest fifth-generation (5G) radio modules and baseband to support Vodafone Idea's (Vi) upcoming 5G network launch.