RUSSIA BEGINS VOTING, UKRAINE CALLS IT 'FARCE'

Victory will allow Putin to stay in the Kremlin until at least 2030, a longer spell in power than any Russian leader since Catherine the Great in the 18th century.

GOLD PRICES SURGE TO RECORD HIGHS: WHAT IS DRIVING THE RALLY?

Gold prices have surged since the end of February, with the LBMA Gold Price PM currently trading at US$2,180.45 per ounce as of March 11th. This marks a 6.5% month-to-date increase. Gold has achieved record highs for six consecutive days and came close to reaching US$2,200 per ounce during intra-day trading last Friday, March 8th.

Punjab BJP chief calls Kejriwal's remark on CAA betrayal with Punjab, Punjabis

He has insulted Punjabis in Punjab... This is AAP's betrayal of Punjab and they will be taught a lesson in this election.\"

Mamata discharged from hospital after treatment of forehead injury

The director of the state-run SSKM hospital, Manimoy Bandyopadhyay, shared a major health update on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who suffered a deep gash on her forehead after a fall at her residence in Kolkata's Kalighat.

Let's see what happens next, Yediyurappa on POCSO case

BJP senior leader and former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday said that the Karnataka Police has filed a case against him for sexual assault.

Delhi court rejects Delhi CM's plea against ED summons

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Friday rejected CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging the summons issued to him on two complaints filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for evading its summons in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise scam.

Delhi LG approves setting up of SEZ at IGI airport

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Friday approved setting up a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Free Trade Zone (FTZ) at the IGI Airport over an area of five acres, officials said.

Constitute SIT to probe the matter, Kapil Sibal on electoral bonds

Demonetization and electoral bonds are two major scams in the country, says Congress leader.

READY TO EVACUATE INDIANS, IF NEEDED: MEA ON HAITI SITUATION

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, \"We have established a control room here in Ministry of External Affairs. We have emergency helpline numbers.\"

SC to hear pleas challenging CAA implementation on Tuesday

The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear pleas seeking a directive to the Centre to halt the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024 until the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, pending before the apex court, are adjudicated upon.

SC: SBI duty-bound to reveal alphanumeric codes in e-bonds

The Supreme Court on Friday said that State Bank of India is duty-bound to reveal the unique alphanumeric codes of the electoral bonds received by political parties.

E-bonds used to split parties: Rahul

\"This was the way of extorting money from India's largest corporates. It was meant to intimidate corporates....

Russia holds election, voting takes place in distant Kerala

Russian citizens residing in Kerala cast their votes for the Russian presidential elections at the booth specifically arranged at the Honorary Consulate of the Russian Federation, Russian House, in Thiruvananthapuram.

India slams US over 'unwarranted' comments on CAA

Lectures by those who have a limited understanding of India's pluralistic traditions and the region's postpartition history are best not attempted

CCI ORDERS PROBE AGAINST GOOGLE

The investigation is with respect to \"discriminatory\" Play Store pricing policy

Shraddha murder: HC grants Aaftab 8-hour 'outdoor' time

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Tihar Jail authorities to permit Aaftab Amin Poonawala, the main accused in the high-profile Shraddha Walker murder case, to spend eight hours a day outside before confining him to a solitary cell at night.

KAVITHA ARRESTED BY ED IN DELHI EXCISE POLICY SCAM

Day-long raid at her Hyderabad house, Dramatic scenes as KTR questions officials

TN police says no to PM Modi's rally, HC allows hours later

Hours after the police denied permission, the Madras High Court on Friday allowed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's four-kilometer roadshow in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, scheduled for March 18, albeit with certain conditions.

Yediyurappa booked under POCSO amid poll bustle

With the Lok Sabha elections just around the corner, the BJP is facing a setback as the Sadashivanagar police on Thursday night registered an FIR against BJP veteran and former chief minister BS Yediyurappa under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012, for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor at his Bengaluru residence.

EC to notify dates for LS polls today

The Election Commission on Friday said the notification of dates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be issued on Saturday, with voting likely to be held in 7-8 phases. The Election Commission will hold a press conference on March 16 at 3 pm at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

MUMBAI WINS 42ND RANJI TITLE WITH CONVINCING VICTORY OVER VIDARBHA

Mumbai came out as the winners after Vidarbha frustrated them in the last two days

Ukraine strikes oil refineries in Russian territory

Ukraine launched drone strikes on three oil refineries situated deep within Russian territory, escalating cross-border attacks just days before President Vladimir Putin's anticipated re-election, CNN reported.

EU TO PROVIDE $5.48 BILLION FOR MILITARY SUPPORT TO UKRAINE

‘This is yet another powerfuland timely demonstration of European unity and determination in achieving our common victory,’ says Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

ISRAEL APPROVES $19 BILLION BUDGET INCREASE DUE TO WAR

The Knesset on Wednesday approved an update to the state budget for 2024 that includes the expenses that arose due to the \"Iron Swords\" war against the terrorist group Hamas in Gaza.

ED attaches Rs 5.7 crore assets in UP post-matric scholarship scam

Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth Rs 5.7 crore under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the Uttar Pradesh post-matric scholarship scam, the agency said on Thursday.

NIA FILES FRESH CHARGESHEET IN PUNE ISIS CASE

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a fresh chargesheet naming four more accused and adding charges against one accused in the Pune ISIS arms and explosives seizure case, the agency said on Thursday.

PM DISTRIBUTES LOANS TO VENDORS

Money transferred directly to the account of 1 lakh street vendors

ED raids 13 places in sand mining case against ex-UP minister

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted raids at 13 locations, in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Delhi in connection with an ongoing sand mining case related to former Cabinet Minister Gayatri Prajapati.

Nitish, Rabri among 11 elected to Bihar Legislative Council

In a significant political development, all 11 candidates for Bihar Legislative Council election, including Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, were declared elected unopposed to the state Legislative Council.

Delhi High Court rejects plea for ownership of Yamuna-Ganga land

The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea, imposing a fine of Rs 1 lakh, by a man who claimed ownership of the land between the rivers Yamuna and Ganga from Agra to Meerut, along with 65 revenue estates in Delhi, Gurugram, and Uttarakhand.