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Parliament adjourns till Monday after a week of clashes
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Parliament adjourns till Monday after a week of clashes

The two Houses witnessed familiar scenes as the BJP members shouted for apology by Mr Gandhi before allowing the Opposition to take up any other issue.

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March 18, 2023
Akhilesh backs TMC on Cong-less Opp alliance
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Akhilesh backs TMC on Cong-less Opp alliance

Mamata to meet Naveen Patnaik, leaders of other regional parties

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March 18, 2023
Bangladesh's Siddikur fires 65 to be sole first round leader at The DGC Open
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Bangladesh's Siddikur fires 65 to be sole first round leader at The DGC Open

Bangladesh's Siddikur Rahman, fired a bogey-free seven-under 65 to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the USD 750,000 The DGC Open presented by Mastercard at the Delhi Golf Club, here on Thrusday.

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March 17, 2023
Nikhat starts with a bangat Women's World Boxing C'ship
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Nikhat starts with a bangat Women's World Boxing C'ship

The pugilists from Azerbaijan looked clueless against Zareen’s strong jabs and quick movement in a thoroughly lopsided bout.

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March 17, 2023
Bank turmoil casts shadow over Europe interest rate decision
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Bank turmoil casts shadow over Europe interest rate decision

Markets are watching to see if the ECB will stick to its path of steep rate increases aimed at fighting inflation or dial back to a quarter-point hike.

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March 17, 2023
Decisive day for Prez Macron's pension gamble in tense France
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Decisive day for Prez Macron's pension gamble in tense France

France’s showdown over a bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 heads toward a climax Thursday, either via a parliamentary vote or through a special presidential move to force it through the legislature.

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March 17, 2023
UN-backed inquiry accuses Russia of war crimes in Ukraine
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UN-backed inquiry accuses Russia of war crimes in Ukraine

Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine, including systematic torture and killing in occupied regions, amount to war crimes and possibly crimes against humanity, according to a report from a U.N.-backed inquiry released Thursday.

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March 17, 2023
India's GDP to grow at 6 per cent in FY24: Report
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India's GDP to grow at 6 per cent in FY24: Report

A good rabi harvest would help cool food inflation, while the slowing economy should moderate core inflation.

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March 17, 2023
Ayush Ministry signs MoU with Ministry of Rural Development to empower rural youth
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Ayush Ministry signs MoU with Ministry of Rural Development to empower rural youth

The Ministry of Ayush and the Ministry of Rural Development on Thursday signed an MoU to transform the rural youth into economically independent and globally relevant workforce.

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March 17, 2023
India ranks 6th globally in R&D investment: Jitendra Singh
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India ranks 6th globally in R&D investment: Jitendra Singh

The government has been making sincere efforts to enhance the R&D expenditure and create adequate opportunities for the researchers that include the competitive extramural funding schemes, Singh said.

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March 17, 2023
Franklin Templeton Asset Management India says cooperating with ED
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Franklin Templeton Asset Management India says cooperating with ED

The firm has said that they will support the investigation agency in the probe and were willing to provide all the datas and information sought by the agency.

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March 17, 2023
US futures tick down, regional bank stocks still sliding
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US futures tick down, regional bank stocks still sliding

Credit Suisse's shares soared 30% on Thursday after it announced the loan, bolstering confidence as fears about the banking system moved from the U.S. to Europe.

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March 17, 2023
Process for 'Rajasthani Bhasha' as state official language begins
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Process for 'Rajasthani Bhasha' as state official language begins

A high-level committee has been set up to study the model of language status in Jharkhand and Chattisgarh to frame a draft for Rajasthani Bhasha.

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March 17, 2023
Working not for forming next govt but welfare of next generations: Mann on 1 year in office
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Working not for forming next govt but welfare of next generations: Mann on 1 year in office

He said no stone will be left unturned for the well-being of the state adding that a new, progressive and vibrant Punjab will be carved out soon.

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March 17, 2023
India is not Congress' fiefdom anymore, they can't digest it: Rijiju
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India is not Congress' fiefdom anymore, they can't digest it: Rijiju

He further added that Rahul can say whatever he wants but nobody can insult the country.

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March 17, 2023
CBI lodges FIR against Sisodia in Delhi govt's Feedback Unit case
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CBI lodges FIR against Sisodia in Delhi govt's Feedback Unit case

The CBI has made the AAP leader as the accused number one in the snooping case

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March 17, 2023
Murmu presents President's Colours to INS Dronacharya
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Murmu presents President's Colours to INS Dronacharya

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Kochi on Thursday afternoon as part of her three-day visit to the state.

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March 17, 2023
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Andhra Budget focuses on community welfare, women

State finance minister Buggana Rajendranath presented a Budget of Rs 2,79,279 crore.

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March 17, 2023
Government instructs departments to identify abandoned buildings
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Government instructs departments to identify abandoned buildings

The state government has instructed its departments to identify abandoned buildings.

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March 17, 2023
Power restored in quick time after nor'wester damage: Minister Biswas
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Power restored in quick time after nor'wester damage: Minister Biswas

Power minister Aroop Biswas informed that the nor’wester last night caused damage to five districts of Darjeeling, Alipurduar, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar.

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March 17, 2023
Had no role in recruitments: Partha Chatterjee
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Had no role in recruitments: Partha Chatterjee

Chatterjee, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the school jobs scam in July last year, sought five minutes to speak but his request was not entertained.

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March 17, 2023
Mamata set to draw up roadmap for rural polls
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Mamata set to draw up roadmap for rural polls

She is also expected to meet Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav

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March 17, 2023
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Centre will probe Hill water project graft: Bista

Darjeeling MP urges union minister to halt all 'Har ghar jal' work, payments

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March 17, 2023
Kavitha skips ED summons citing pending plea before apex court
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Kavitha skips ED summons citing pending plea before apex court

Enforcement Directorate asks Kavitha to appear on March 20 after she skips previous notice.

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March 17, 2023
Supreme Court reserves verdict in Shiv Sena case
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Supreme Court reserves verdict in Shiv Sena case

Sena Vs Sena in Supreme Court: CJI Chandrachud remarked that logical thing for Uddhav Thackeray was to face trust vote and once he lost, come to Supreme Court challenging Governor’s order for trust vote and violation of the whip by MLAs.

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March 17, 2023
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Govt okays defence proposals worth ₹70,500 cr

Out of the total proposals, the Indian Navy's proposals constitute more than Rs 56,000 crores, which largely include indigenous BrahMos missiles, Shakti Electronic Warfare systems, and Utility Helicopters.

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March 17, 2023
Continuing stir, Opp MPs form human chain
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Continuing stir, Opp MPs form human chain

Carrying placards, MPs from different political parties shouted slogans against the Modi government demanding a JPC to probe into the Adani row.

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March 17, 2023
Two pilots killed in Army helicopter crash in Arunachal
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Two pilots killed in Army helicopter crash in Arunachal

A search operation was carried out by the Indian Army, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and police after the crash.

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March 17, 2023
Rahul ready to clarify on his remarks, BJP wants apology
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Rahul ready to clarify on his remarks, BJP wants apology

Cong leader says 'will speak in Parliament if allowed', claims govt was scared over Adani issue.

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March 17, 2023
Saina Nehwal pulls out of All England Open 2023
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Saina Nehwal pulls out of All England Open 2023

Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal has pulled out of the All England Open 2023, the reason for which is yet to be known.

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March 16, 2023