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India, Bhutan for hydro, solar, green hydrogen projects

In a significant upgradation of India-Bhutan bilateral economic relationship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay have set the stage for a stronger and diversified energy partnership which envisages enhanced energy security, strengthening of their economies, generating employment, enhancing export earnings and contributing to further development of industrial and financial capacities.

CAPEX, PVT INVESTMENT, STRONG MACROS PUT INDIA IN A BRIGHT PLACE IN FY25

India looks set to close an eventful financial year 2023-34 (FY2024) with the economy growing above 8 per cent for three consecutive quarters, reaffirming her position as a standout performer amidst persistent geopolitical headwinds, and to continue on an ambitious trajectory with the estimated GDP growth revised upwards from 7.3 per cent to 7.6 per cent for FY24 as underlined by the monthly economic review of the Finance Ministry (MER) for February, also the last review before the fiscal ends on 31 March.

Human rights conditions are deteriorating in PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan, says the UN

International Committee for the Respect and Application of the African Charter on Human and People's Rights called for urgent UN intervention in the occupied regions, highlighting Pakistan's historical violations.

TAIWAN DETECTS 13 CHINESE MILITARY AIRCRAFT

Taiwan detected 36 Chinese aircraft and six People's Liberation Army Navy vessels operating around Taiwan within 24 hours, the highest number ever detected.

Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari's extradition from London faces uncertainty

The law firm representing Bhandari had argued before Justice Saini that he cannot be extradited to India as it would place him at a 'real risk of suffering inhuman and degrading treatment'. Similar arguments have been used by Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi.

WILL OPPOSITION'S BET ON KEJRIWAL TILT THE BALANCE?

Will Kejriwal emerge weaker or stronger? The Aam Aadmi Party claims that there is anger in Delhi over the arrest of Kejriwal.

DISGRUNTLED TMC LEADERS MAY UPSET MAMATA'S APPLE CART

Many 'rootless candidates' have been fielded and Mamata Banerjee's name alone may not be enough to guarantee a win for her party.

YOUTH SUPPORT IN U.P.CRUCIAL FOR LS ELECTIONS

Young voters account for almost half of the total 14.40 crore voters in UP.

OPPORTUNISTIC ALLIANCE BETWEEN IDEOLOGICALLY DIFFERENT AAP AND CONG: SEHRAWAT

Greenhorn West Delhi BJP candidate Kamaljeet Sehrawat is confident of her victory with a huge margin.

WEST DELHI IN LIMELIGHT AS MAHABAL SET FOR LS BATTLE

Both candidates have been in politics for decades. Mishra has been a three-time legislator, while Kamaljeet Sehrawat has been former Mayor of Delhi.

CONTROVERSY RAGES IN CARNATIC MUSIC AS TRADITIONS AND POLITICAL BELIEFS CLASH

The world of classical music is often revered for its ability to transcend boundaries, evoke emotions, and unite diverse communities through the power of melody. However, it is not immune to controversy, as demonstrated by the recent uproar surrounding the Sangita Kalanidhi Award bestowed upon renowned Carnatic vocalist T.M. Krishna.

Putin hints CIA helped Ukraine carry out Moscow terror attack

Four heavily armed men entered a popular concert hall and started shooting, causing heavy casualties.

Allegations of political influence on approver in Delhi liquor case unsubstantiated

The allegations and argument that one of the accused-turned-approvers in the Delhi excise case—in which Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is now in ED custody—was acting on political directions, since he had donated money to the Bharatiya Janata Party through electoral bonds, is unlikely to hold much water in the court of law.

U.S. DOUBLE-STANDARD ON TERROR WEAKENING INDO-PACIFIC SECURITY

Senior US officials are blissfully unconcerned about acts of terror and murder in India by networks which Pannun was known to be in frequent contact with, thereby exhibiting the syndrome of 'My terrorist is a good terrorist'.

TATA AIA LIFE INSURANCE INTRODUCES HOST OF FUNDS

Driven by its core value of consumer obsession, Tata AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (Tata AIA), one of India’s leading life insurers, has introduced a host of funds, over time, for the benefit of consumers.

Ultraviolette launches fast charging stations

Ultraviolette Automotive, an electric vehicle platform has rolled out its cutting-edge fast charging infrastructure - UV Supernova -- with 6 kW offering introduced as Supernova, while its 12 kW counterpart is designated Supernova plus. The launch of fast charging stations is important as it gears up to revolutionize the landscape of intercity and cross-country travel for its customers.

GOVT OKAYS E-VEHICLE POLICY, PROMOTES DOMESTIC PRODUCTION

The Government’s approval of an electric vehicle policy to promote India as a manufacturing destination for EVs with the latest technology marks another significant step towards accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge technology and fostering innovation in India’s automotive sector by attracting investments in the e-vehicle space by reputed global EV manufacturers.

Bhutan PM seeks better air link with India, targets 150,000 Indian tourists

\"Very few countries in the world boast this diversity,\" the Bhutan Prime Minister stated, adding that for Indian tourists visiting Bhutan, there is no visa requirement and only travel permit is required.

INDIA LOGS HIGHEST MONTHLY EXPORT GROWTH OF 11.86% IN FEB

India continued to defy a daunting and persisting set of global challenges to world trade well into 2024, to post a robust export performance with its merchandise trade logging the highest monthly dispatches in the current financial year so far at USD 41.40 billion

Leisha Sabharwal: Young eco-warrior making waves for Mother Earth

Meet Leisha Sabharwal, a 10-year-old girl with a heart as big as her dreams, on a mission to save our precious planet.

BJP SETS TARGET OF WINNING 35 OF 42 SEATS IN WB

BJP has set a high target of winning as many as 35 out of total 42 Lok Sabha seats in Mamata Banerjee’s bastion of West Bengal.

SAD-BJP LEADERS HAVEN'T RULED OUT POSSIBILITY OF ALLIANCE IN PUNJAB

Sukhbir Badal said \"I am not ruling out an alliance with like-minded parties, but we cannot go with AAP and Congress.\"

CONGRESS FACTIONALISM IN KARNATAKA LIKELY TO EXPLODE AFTER LS POLLS

Shivakumar is focused on becoming CM by replacing Siddaramaiah.

PAKISTAN'S NEW TRICK TO KEEP ITS PROXIES ALIVE IN AFGHANISTAN

In the meeting between the Tajik and Pakistani intelligence agencies, an agreement has been signed under which both the countries will boost their support with their proxies, ISKP and National Resistance Front of Afghanistan who are currently busy fighting against the Afghan government.

EQUAL WELFARE OF MINORITIES UNDER PM MODI: GAUTAM

BJP general secretary Dushyant Gautam, who is in charge of the party’s Minority Morcha and Uttarakhand state affairs, says uniform implementation of welfare schemes under the Narendra Modi government has erased the lines of discrimination among minorities and other communities. Excerpts from an interview:

BEHAVE: ECI READS THE RIOT ACT TO POLITICAL PARTIES

CEC Rajiv Kumar issued a series of advisories to political parties warning them of serious repercussions.

Shivpal Yadav not keen to contest LS elections

Akhilesh's uncle is unhappy that he has been given Budaun to fight from.

UP'S SMALLER PARTIES ADD TO FIREPOWER OF BIGGIES

BJP has accepted that small parties can make or break its dream.

BJP will be defeated in all Delhi seats: Somnath Bharti

The AAP-Congress alliance will win in Delhi, and the BJP also knows that's why they have changed their mandate in the national capital, claims Bharti.

BANSURI SWARAJ HITS THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL IN NEW DELHI

Shouting slogans with her supporters, Swaraj mingles with crowd, something which reminds people of her mother Sushma Swaraj's style and popularity.