New Delhi, March 18 The Supreme Court has granted an additional nine months to complete the trial in the Sheena Bora murder case, while making it clear that no further extension will be entertained. A bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh passed the order after receiving a letter from the Special Judge, […]
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By JON GAMBRELL Dubai, March 18 Iran and Russia both allege a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic, raising the spectre of a radiological incident as Tehran’s war with Israel and the United States rages. Neither Iran nor Russia say there was any release of nuclear material […]
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New Delhi, March 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised 59 members retiring from the Rajya Sabha, describing Parliament as an “open university” and urging the outgoing lawmakers to remain active in public life. Addressing the Upper House during a biennial farewell, Modi said such occasions naturally rise above political divisions and bring out […]
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New Delhi, March 18 The resignation of Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi ahead of the Assam Assembly polls on Wednesday triggered sharp political reactions, with the Congress terming the move “unfortunate” and the BJP saying it reflects the opposition party’s weakening base. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that Bordoloi’s resignation was unfortunate and added that […]
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New Delhi, March 18 Storyteller-musician Neelesh Misra has released “Zameen Pe Taare”, the first track from his upcoming album of the same name, marking his second outing as an independent singer-songwriter. Released on March 17, the song has been written, composed and sung by Misra, with music production by Mohit Shankar. It is currently available […]
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Srinagar, March 18 A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rain lashed most parts of the Valley on Wednesday, leading to a drop in temperature, officials said. Reports of fresh snowfall were received from Pir Ki Gali along the Mughal Road in Shopian district, and from Sonamarg, even as […]
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Jammu, March 17 Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi range, Sarah Rizvi on Tuesday reviewed security arrangements at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi and along the pilgrimage route ahead of the Navratri festival, set to begin March 19, officials said. Chairing a joint security review meeting at Katra, the base camp for the […]
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New Delhi, March 17 With the LPG supply squeeze impacting hotels, businesses and household consumers through longer waiting periods and panic bookings, the Centre has asked states to expedite approvals for piped gas projects to enable faster rollout and ease pressure on cooking gas availability. As the war in West Asia, which blocked India’s access […]
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The North News Dhuri, March 17 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday inaugurated a 50-bedded sub-divisional hospital along with a 30-bedded maternal and child health block here. This project reflects our firm commitment to building a strong, accessible and patient-centric healthcare system by strengthening infrastructure, expanding medical services and improving the availability of skilled […]
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New Delhi, March 17 A second Indian-flagged LPG tanker reached the country early Tuesday after safely sailing from the war-hit Strait of Hormuz, and efforts are on to ensure the safe passage of the remaining 22 Indian vessels still stranded in the conflict zone. The LPG tanker, Nanda Devi, reached Kandla port in Gujarat at […]
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