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Widespread perception that Sisodia being targeted for political reasons need to be dispelled: Kerala CM writes to PM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the arrest of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy scam case, saying that the 'widespread perception' that the AAP leader is being \"targeted\" needs to be dispelled.

India to have modern transmission system; Govt accepts task force report

India will soon have a modern and smart power transmission system with features such as real-time monitoring and automated operation of the grid, better situational assessment and the capability to have an increased share of renewable capacity in the power mix.

'Janaushadhi Pariyojana' has taken out worries of people regarding cost of treatment: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed satisfaction over the achievements of Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).

Adenovirus alarm: CM says death figure is 19

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed the death figure for children admitted to hospitals with Adenovirus-related symptoms to be 19, out of which six are confirmed cases of Adenovirus.

CM urges people to perform Puja after Holi celebrations

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed to the citizens to perform Puja for the country after celebrating Holi.

Shraddha murder case: Aftab is 'trained chef,' Police say in court; next hearing on March 20

In the Shraddha murder case, Delhi Police today informed a court that accused Aftab Amin Poonawala is a \"trained chef\" and knows how to preserve flesh.

ED team questions Sisodia in Tihar

The EnforcementDirectorate (ED) isquestioning formerDelhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in Tihar Jail in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam case.

Bangladesh building explosion kills at least 14; scores hurt

An explosion in a seven-story commercial building in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday killed at least 14 people and injured dozens, officials said.

Meghalaya, Nagaland Chief Ministers take oath, PM attends swearing-in ceremony

Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party's Neiphiu Rio and National People's Party (NPP) chief Conrad Sangma took oath as Nagaland and Meghalaya Chief Ministers respectively today.

BJP launches fresh attack on Rahul Gandhi for remarks in UK

The BJP today mounted a fresh attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his reported comments in the UK as to why Europe and the US, the defenders of democracies, were oblivious to how a huge chunk of democracy in India had come undone.

RuPay, UPI technologies India's identity: PM Modi

He said the whole world saw performance of India’s fiscal and monetary policy during Covid-19

Excise policy scam case: Manish Sisodia taken to Tiharjail

Tihar Prison officials told a news agency that the AAP leader has been kept in jail number 1.

Government Releases Guidelines For Endorsements By Celebrities & Influencers

The Centre has released a set of guidelines called "Endorsements Know-hows!" for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platforms.

Biden Re-Election Bid Faces Resistance From Some Democrats

Steve Shurtleff was at Joe Biden’s side in 2019 when he filed papers in the New Hampshire State House to run for president.

Scholz Warns Of Consequences If China Sends Arms To Russia

He had urged Beijing to refrain from sending weapons

Hero ISL: Mumbai City FC face red hot Bengaluru FC in first leg of semi-finals

League Shield Winners Mumbai City FC face a tough challenge as they take on inform Bengaluru FC in the first leg of their Hero Indian Super League (ISL) semifinal fixture at the Mumbai Football Arena on Tuesday.

Mirabai Chanu wins BBC ISWOTY award again

The BBC announced the winner for the year 2022 at a gala here on Sunday evening.

Indian sportspersons will perform their best at Asian Games in China: Anurag Thakur

‘Constant efforts are being made to make sure that our Athletes perform well at the Asian Games and that India gives is bestever performance in Hangzhou this year’

In Selma, Biden says right to vote remains under assault

President Joe Biden is using the searing memories of 1965's “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Alabama, to recommit to securing voting rights.

Chinese planners promise 12 million jobs, economic rebound

Chinese economic officials expressed confidence Monday they can meet this year’s growth target of “around 5%” by generating 12 million new jobs and encouraging consumer spending following the end of anti-virus controls that kept millions of people at home.

China Premier Li Keqiang bows out as Xi loyalists take reins

After a decade in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s shadow, Li Keqiang is taking his final bow as the country’s premier, marking a shift away from the skilled technocrats who have helped steer the world’s second-biggest economy in favor of officials known mainly for their unquestioned loyalty to China’s most powerful leader in recent history.

Philippine leader orders crackdown after governors killing

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday that he ordered police to crack down on illegal firearms and private armies and described as “terrifying” the weekend shootings that killed a provincial governor and eight others in a crowd.

South Korean plan aims to heal forced labour feud with Japan

South Korea took a step toward improving ties with its traditional rival Japan on Monday, announcing a plan to compensate Koreans who performed forced labor during Tokyo’s colonial rule that doesn’t require Japanese companies to contribute to the reparations.

Suicide bombing in southwestern Pakistan kills ten policemen

However, no one immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing

Coastal & port connectivity play key role in nation's eco growth: Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Monday that coastal and port connectivity infrastructure play a pivotal role in a nation's economic growth.

Govt to focus on quality of products: Goyal

The objective was to ensure that Indian manufacturing was able to withstand irrational competition, increase the scale of production and become more competitive.

All portals for pensioners to be integrated: Jitendra Singh

This was stated today by Union Minister for Personnel Jitendra Singh while addressing a Bankers' Awareness Workshop in Bhopal.

India's ability to withstand global economic challenges behind its booming prospects: Union Minister Sonowal

Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the innate ability of the Indian economy to withstand the global economic challenges gave the country a booming prospect as it remains one of the brightest spots of growth and development.

World stocks gain after Wall Street has best day in 6 weeks

Sensex traded at 60,338.82 points, up 529.85 points or 0.89 per cent, and Nifty traded at 17,747.15 points, up 152.80 points or 0.87 per cent

Manik Saha to be Tripura CM again

As Chief Minister, Manik Saha would again head the BJP-led government in Tripura. Saha was elected the BJP's legislature party leader by the newly elected saffron party MLAs here on Monday evening.