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Deputy CM says Arunachal Pradesh govt developing infrastructure programmes along international borders

Itanagar: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has said the Arunachal Pradesh government has initiated several infrastructure development programmes in areas of the northeastern state bordering China, Bhutan and Myanmar.

India, Australia join forces to drive innovation in areas of national challenges and shared priorities

New Delhi: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia's national science agency, have joined hands by signing a Letter of Intent to encourage joint cooperation to drive innovation activities in areas of national challenges and shared priorities of both countries.

Compilation of 42 lakh essays on Ahom hero enters Guinness World Records, says CM Sarma

Itanagar: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Kumar on Thursday said that a compilation of over 42 lakh essays on valiant Ahom general Lachit Borphukan has been recognised by Guinness World Records as “largest online photo album of handwritten notes”.

Uttar Pradesh: Bodies of excise inspector, wife found in Ghaziabad

Bulandshahr: Bodies of an Excise Inspector in Delhi and his wife were recovered from the jungle in Muradnagar area in Ghaziabad district here in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, a senior officer said.

North India's biggest Zoo to be opened for public next month: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu: The upcoming zoo in Jammu, named as ‘Jambu Zoo’-one of the biggest in the North India, will be thrown open for the public next month, said J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha while inspecting the site located along Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Nagrota area here in the city outskirts.

Tripura: Three arrested for attacks on Left-Congress MP team

Agartala: Tripura police arrested three persons on Friday night in connection with the attack on the Left-Congress MP team at Nehalchandra Nagar of Bishalgarh in Sepahijala district during their visit to post-poll result violence victims in the afternoon.

Narendra Modi calls meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo as 'fruitful'

New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday said he had a 'fruitful' meeting with  US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.

Uttar Pradesh: Couple dies as car hits bike in Farrukhabad

Farrukhabad: A couple was killed when a motorcycle was hit by a car in Mohammadabad area of Farrukhabad district here in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, police sources said here.

Delhi liquor policy case: 'Can put me in jail but can't break my spirit,' says arrested AAP leader Manish Sisodia

New Delhi/IBNS: The probe agency "can put me in jail but can't break my spirit,' said former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who was arrested in the Delhi liquor policy case, on Saturday.

Karnataka Congress working president Dhruvanarayan dies

Mysuru/UNI: Former MP and Karnataka Congress working president R Dhruvanarayana passed away early on Saturday morning after suffering from chest pain.

Karnataka minister V Somanna's 'I am flowing water' remark stokes curiosity

Bengaluru/UNI: Karnataka Housing Minister V Somanna's statement that he is not stagnant, but like flowing water has stoked speculation whether he will quit the BJP and join Congress.

Delhi High Court heard petition challenging removal of the Night Shelters

New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Friday heard a petition by Night Shelter dwellers of Kashmere Gate Yamuna Pushta area challenging DDA's decision of removing certain shelters in those areas.

Centre launches High Price Day Ahead Market and Surplus Power Portal (PUShP) to ensure adequate power supply during summer

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Power Minister R.K. Singh Friday launched High Price Day Ahead Market and Surplus Power Portal (PUShP) at a virtual function in New Delhi yesterday in presence of over 200 stakeholders from state governments and the power sector.

US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo visits Handloom Haat in Delhi's Janpath; witnesses live loom and craft demonstration

New Delhi/IBNS: US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on Friday witnessed the live loom and craft demonstration during a visit to the Handloom Haat New Delhi’s Janpath.

Caught on video, women cops bulldoze home of rape accused in MP

Bhopal/IBNS: A group of women cops bulldozed the home of a rape accused in Madhya Pradesh, a video showed, making this the latest in the series of bulldozer justice in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states.

Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal's father dies after falling from highrise building

Gurugram: Oyo Rooms founder Ritesh Agarwal's father Ramesh Agarwal died after falling from a high-rise this afternoon in Gurugram, Haryana, according to the police, reported NDTV.

Delhi court remands Manish Sisodia to 7-day ED custody in liquor policy case

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia, who was arrested in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case, was on Friday remanded to a 7-day Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody by a special court.

INS Trikand participates in Sea Phase-I of the International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23)

New Delhi: INS Trikand participated in Sea Phase-I of the International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) held in the Gulf from Mar 5 to 9.

Madras HC grants 3 months leave to life convict in1998 Coimbatore serial blasts case

Chennai/UNI: The Madras High Court has granted three-month ordinary leave (parole) to one of the life convicts in the 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blast case for medical treatment.

Kolkata: SFI holds protest march against TMC govt on education issues, clashes with police; 100 detained

Kolkata: Students' Federation of India (SFI) activists, who took out protest march against the Trinamool Congress government on education issues, clashed with police when some of them tried to scale one of the gates of the West Bengal Vidhan Sabha on Friday.

Assam: Large quantity of contraband drugs seized in Karimganj

Guwahati: Police seized 1.300 kg of contraband drugs from a vehicle in Assam's Karimganj district on Thursday night, police said on Friday.

Narendra Modi, Sheikh Hasina open cross-border oil pipeline Mar 18

Dhaka: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would open jointly the maiden cross-border oil pipeline on 18 March for diesel transportation to Bangladesh, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen.

ED summons Tollywood actor Bonny Sengupta again in Bengal teacher recruitment scam

Kolkata/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent a fresh summon to Bengali actor Bonny Sengupta for quizzing in connection with the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam, media reports said.

S Jaishankar meets US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, discusses Indo-US Strategic partnership

New Delhi:  External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on Thursday when both the leaders discussed Indo-US Strategic partnership and ongoing efforts to deepen economic and commercial engagement between the two nations.

Kashmir: Seven shops gutted in Srinagar fire incident

Srinagar/UNI: At least seven shops were gutted in a devastating fire incident that broke out in Maisuma area of Srinagar city causing damage to the property worth lakhs on Friday, officials said.

PM Modi, Australian PM Anthony Albanese hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House

New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for bilateral talks at Hyderabad House here.

Despite state's warning, Bengal govt employees associations observe strike over DA

Kolkata/IBNS: Despite the state administration's warning, members of various West Bengal government employee associations came together to observe a strike demanding an increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) on Friday.

'FTA with India is transformative agreement': Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Mumbai

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, while addressing the India-Australia CEO Forum in Mumbai on Thursday, said the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) signed between India and Australia is a transformative agreement that will unlock the next level of potential in trade and investment.

S Jaishankar meets US Commerce Secretary, discusses trade, reliable supply chains

New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met visiting US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, with the two sides discussing trade, resilient and reliable supply chains, and transparency in the digital domain.

ED arrests Manish Sisodia a day before bail hearing in Delhi liquor policy

New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Thursday arrested Manish Sisodia a day before his bail hearing in the Delhi liquor policy comes up in a special court.