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BRS lashes out at Telangana Governor on pending bills

Even as out of nine pending Bills Telangana governor Dr Soundararajan gave her assent to three

Interest rates likely to fall to pre-Covid levels in advanced economies: IMF

Interest rates in major economies are expected to fall to pre-pandemic levels because of low productivity and ageing populations, according to a forecast, BBC reported.

Google slapped with $32 mn fine for unfair practices in app market

South Korea's antitrust regulator on Tuesday slapped a fine of 42.1 billion won (more than $31.8 million) on Google and its regional arms for unfair business practices aimed at solidifying its dominance in the Korean mobile gaming app market.

India's e-commerce logistics industry to cross 10 bn shipments by FY28

India's e-commerce logistics industry saw total shipments reaching to 4 billion in FY23, riding on new categories, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands along with continued growth in smaller cities, a report showed on Tuesday.

I-T finds bogus expenditure of ₹1,000 cr during raids in K'taka

The Income Tax Department on Tuesday said that they recently carried out a search and seizure operation at 16 different locations in a case involving some Cooperative Banks in Karnataka, which led to the recovery of valuable and incriminating documents, and detection of Rs 1,000 crore bogus expenditure.

National Career Service portal registers 35.7L vacancies in 2022-23

The Labour and Employment Ministry's National Career Service (NCS) portal on employment opportunities registered around 35.7 lakh vacancies by employers during 2022-23 compared to around 13 lakh vacancies in 2021-22.

Govt urges states to increase enrolments under micro-insurance schemes

The Centre has asked states to increase enrolments under the two major micro-insurance schemes, namely the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) at the gram panchayat level.

Asian shares mostly higher after mixed day on Wall Street

Shares rose in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul and Shanghai. U.S. futures edged higher and oil prices also gained

Targeting terrorists, hitting the people

The government of Sri Lanka published its proposed AntiTerrorism Act (ATA) on 17 March 2023.

DA crisis: Joint forum 'upset' SC hearing postponed, to continue stir

The joint forum of the West Bengal government employees, spearheading the movement against non-payment of dearness allowance arrears by the state government, was upset over postponement of a crucial hearing in the matter at the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

250 youths to get central govt jobs at Rozgar Mela

Aspirants of central government jobs in the city have good news.

E-vehicle charging centre comes up at New Town

Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HIDCO), in partnership with Powerbank, has set up the state's largest public fast-charging hub for electric vehicles at New Town.

TMC on back foot after losing national party status

Losing the status of a national party, ruling Trinamul Congress seems to be in a disadvantageous position, particularly ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

CM to open plush auditorium at Alipore on Thursday

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate Dhanadhanye auditorium at Alipore on Thursday.

'I love Keoratala' pic and caption fake: Mamata

A visibly annoyed chief minister Mamata Banerjee has asked the city commissioner of police Vineet Kumar Goyal to find out whether an individual or a group had uploaded a picture in the social media showing a photo with caption: \"I love Keoratala.\"

Govt advisory to civic bodies after Met heat alert

Advisory notes maximum temperature expected to rise by 2-3 Celsius in next 5 days

Anti-national forces put Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in jail: Delhi CM Kejriwal

Anti-national forces worked together to put former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in jail, Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday.

Gadkari reviews work on 4-laning of strategic Jammu-Srinagar highway

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday reviewed work on 4-laning of the 250 kms Jammu-Srinagar highway and also participated in the breakthrough ceremony of Sitaram Passi-Marog Tunnel NT-1 on Ramban-Banihal section of the highway.

Sexual harassment during college fest: DCW seeks report from police, DU by 18 April

Following the reports of alleged sexual harassment of girls during college fests, Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal on Tuesday asked the police, Delhi University and the colleges concerned to submit an Action Taken Report by April 18.

New Data Protection Bill likely in Monsoon Session of Parliament, Centre tells SC

The Central government on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that the new Digital Personal Data Protection Bill will be introduced in the Monsoon session of Parliament commencing in July.

'Deep-rooted disdain for democracy disturbing'

PM blaming past leaders for today's ills, ignores pressing issues, writes Sonia

IMD predicts normal monsoon

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that the country will witness normal rainfall during the monsoon season, adding that there are 67 per cent chances of normal to above-normal rainfall this year.

Sachin Pilot stages fast, piles pressure on Gehlot for action against Raje'graft'

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot on Tuesday staged a five-hour fast against alleged corruption in the previous Vasundhara government the at the Shaheed Smarak from 11 am here, in a move intended to pile pressure on his rival, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.

SC rejects challenge to Madras HC order allowing RSS marches

In a set-back to the Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme court on Tuesday rejected its appeal against the State High Court's order permitting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold its public programmes including route marches in the State in the open areas.

Muslims in India doing much better: Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, speaking in Washington, has asserted that Muslims in India are doing much better than those in Pakistan, in a strong rebuttal of negative 'Western perception' of India.

'Modi will become PM again with 300+ seats'

Cong wants to dig grave of that PM who had made India famous: Shah

Djokovic targets fast start to clay-court season as he heads to Monte Carlo after break

After missing the action in the USA last month, Novak Djokovic is targeting a strong start to the clay season when he leads the field as the top seed at the Monte Carlo Masters.

Aussies Purcell-Thompson win Houston doubles title in match tie-break

Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson dropped their first set at the Fayez Sarofim & Co US Men's Clay Court Championship in final, but the Aussies regrouped after a wild opener to claim their first title as a team.

Super Cup: East Bengal FC settles for draw against Odisha FC

East Bengal FC and Odisha FC played out an entertaining stalemate as the two Hero Indian Super League (ISL) sides put on a spirited display at the Payyanad Stadium on Sunday evening.

HI to revive Hockey India League

In a move to give big boost to the sport in the country Hockey India (HI) on Monday announced that it will revive the Hockey India League (HIL) \"I am delighted that we are moving towards the launch of a new era of the Hockey India League.