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Cyclone Asani| No heavy rain in Andaman Islands today, strong winds likely
Cyclonic storm Asani - brewing in the region - had put rescue teams on alert. Navy and Army were also on standby.
Published on Mar 22, 2022 09:32 AM IST
Biden says India response to Ukraine war 'somewhat shaky', praises Quad, NATO
Last week, in a joint statement with Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called for an "immediate cessation violence"
Published on Mar 22, 2022 07:16 AM IST
Amid Ukraine war, Hollywood couple raises $35 million, Zelensky says 'grateful'
They hit the 30 million goal on March 17 and posted a video to thank those who donated.
Published on Mar 21, 2022 01:46 PM IST
Trinamool's Babul Supriyo on bypoll: 'New journey, hoping for better 2nd inning'
Ballygunge is set to see a contest between two singer-politicians - Supriyo and the BJP's Keya Ghosh. And the two leaders have already been sparring.
Published on Mar 21, 2022 12:46 PM IST
AAP's picks for Rajya Sabha include Harbhajan Singh, Raghav Chadha
Punjab has become the second state after Delhi where the AAP has its government.
Published on Mar 21, 2022 11:13 AM IST
Biren Singh to take oath as Manipur CM for a second term at 3 pm
Manipur oath ceremony: The oath ceremony comes more than 10 days after election results were declared.
Published on Mar 21, 2022 09:50 AM IST
Top US expert warns of Covid surge 'as seen in Europe': 10 global updates
The BA.2 subvariant - which is reported to be a quarter of cases in the US - is believed to be 50 -70 per cent more transmissible.
Published on Mar 21, 2022 09:15 AM IST
Assam CM Himanta Sarma on Rajya Sabha polls, and a message to Congress
The Rajya Sabha polls come weeks after the results for assembly elections for five states were declared and the BJP claimed victory in four of them.
Published on Mar 21, 2022 06:50 AM IST
Cyclone Asani: Heavy rain, wind alert in Andaman & Nicobar - 10 updates
Cyclone Asani: The depression over the Andaman Sea is set to develop into a deep depression in the next 12 hours.
Published on Mar 21, 2022 06:00 AM IST
Sharad Yadav, Lalu Yadav back together after decades: ‘Opposition unity…’
The leader of a “united opposition” will be decided at a later stage, Sharad Yadav said.
Published on Mar 20, 2022 01:00 PM IST
Karnataka hijab row: Judges who delivered verdict to get Y-category security
Karnataka hijab row: The verdict was delivered earlier this week.
Published on Mar 20, 2022 12:04 PM IST
After Goa, Manipur, now BJP huddle for Uttarakhand CM, days after poll results
Uttarakhand's Pushkar Dhami and state BJP chief Madan Kaushik met Amit Shah on Sunday morning
Published on Mar 20, 2022 11:26 AM IST
'Russia has failed to gain control of air': UK on Ukraine resistance
Ukraine war: Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky has been constantly urging the western countries to "close the skies".
Published on Mar 20, 2022 09:45 AM IST
Accused of 'changing parties like clothes', Babul Supriyo's reply to BJP leader
On April 12, bypolls will be held in Bengal for the parliamentary constituency of Asansol and assembly constituency of Ballygunge.
Published on Mar 20, 2022 09:06 AM IST
Ukraine city 'wiped off from Earth's face' - desperate plea on Day 25: 10 points
Ukraine war: Zelenskyy has accused the Kremlin of deliberately creating “a humanitarian catastrophe".
Published on Mar 20, 2022 07:41 AM IST
Japan's Kishida great friend of India's, talks 'productive, extensive', says PM
In tweets after the Day 1 of the India-Japan Summit, PM Modi said that Kishida "has always been a great friend of India's".
Published on Mar 20, 2022 06:14 AM IST
On Karnataka minister remark on Gita in school syllabus, Congress leader's reply
On Friday, the state's education minister had told ANI: “Bhagavad Gita is not only for the Hindus, it is for all."
Published on Mar 19, 2022 01:56 PM IST
In new Punjab AAP cabinet, only woman minister reveals her plan for the state
In Punjab, AAP listed a financial assistance of ₹1,000 for every woman - above 18 years of age - in its poll promises.
Published on Mar 19, 2022 01:15 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's fresh attack on BJP after polls: 'Inflation a tax on all Indians'
Earlier on Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi had targeted the centre over the rate cut in provident fund
Published on Mar 19, 2022 12:30 PM IST
10 ministers in Bhagwant Mann cabinet take oath amid huge expectations
At Saturday's event, the MLAs - taking oath as ministers - were photographed with their families.
Published on Mar 19, 2022 11:16 AM IST
Japan PM Kishida to visit India for 2-day annual summit, focus on bilateral ties
His visit comes at a time when Ukraine is resisting a full-scale invasion by Russia that was launched last month.
Published on Mar 19, 2022 10:20 AM IST
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's cabinet takes oath today
Punjab oath ceremony: Soon after the oath ceremony, the cabinet's first meeting is also expected to take place on Saturday.
Updated on Mar 19, 2022 11:36 AM IST
'In touch with Indian leaders...': US on Russian oil purchase amid Ukraine war
Ukraine war- Earlier this week, Jen Psaki, during a similar briefing, had said: "Think about where you want to stand when history books are written at this moment.
Published on Mar 19, 2022 08:49 AM IST
In Dalai Lama's 1st public appearance in 2 years, Nehru remembered
Before he began the teachings of the Jataka Tales, part of the sacred Buddist literature, Dalai Lama said he was "strong and healthy".
Updated on Mar 19, 2022 07:55 AM IST
'Time to talk,' says Zelensky; over 6.5 million displaced in Ukraine: 10 points
In a video address released early Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for meaningful peace and security talks with Moscow.
Published on Mar 19, 2022 06:41 AM IST
India flew 22,500 citizens from Ukraine, helped 18 other countries: Envoy
India arranged special flights to bring back citizens - who were stuck in the war-hit country - from the countries bordering the nation.
Updated on Mar 18, 2022 01:03 PM IST
Minister vs Trinamool's Nusrat Jahan amid bullet train ‘bluff to nation’ remark
The video shared by Nusrat Jahan was shared by the BJP's Raju Bista in a tweet.
Published on Mar 18, 2022 09:31 AM IST
Russia's offensive potential limited, says UK, on Day 23 of war: 10 points
Ukraine war: A day after a historic theatre in the key city of Mariupol - that was sheltering thousands of civilians - was targeted in Russian strikes, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday thanked Italy for offering to rebuild it.
Published on Mar 18, 2022 07:13 AM IST
Who will be CM? Sawant, Dhami in Delhi today for BJP talks over Uttarakhand, Goa
The BJP registered a 4/5 win in this season of state polls.
Published on Mar 15, 2022 01:55 PM IST
Karnataka CM on high court hijab ruling: 'Question of education of children'
Karnataka hijab row: The high court said that wearing of hijab is not an essential practice in Islam.
Published on Mar 15, 2022 12:47 PM IST