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A $1bn fund will boost the influencer economy. But some creators disagree

New Delhi, March 17 -- India's plan to set up a $1-billion fund to back social media influencers has evoked praise from creators and industry experts, but not without concerns over lack of clarity on ... Read More


Will Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant take the reins of Bihar politics?

Patna, March 17 -- With the Bihar assembly elections set to take place later this year, Nishant Kumar, the son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has been making waves in the political scene, spark... Read More


Pakistan secures $20 billion world bank support for economic growth

Pakistan, March 17 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with the World Bank team to discuss Pakistan's 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF), backed by a $20 billion commitment. The meetin... Read More


No pay or pension hike for government employees in upcoming budget

Pakistan, March 17 -- The federal government has confirmed there will be no increase in salaries or pensions for public sector employees. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb delivered this news in a w... Read More


Delhi CM Rekha Gupta holds key meeting with MPs on 'Viksit Delhi Budget 2025'

New Delhi, March 17 -- The Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held an important meeting with the city's Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday to discuss the 'Viksit Delhi Budget 2025', a release said. ... Read More


Nagpur violence: Nitin Gadkari appeals for peace, urges people to not believe rumours

Nagpur, March 17 -- Amid reports of violence in Nagpur, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has appealed to the people to maintain peace and not fall prey to rumours. "Due to certain rumours, a situation of... Read More


Fixed quota of US oil imports on cards as govt gears for trade pact negotiations

New Delhi, March 17 -- Oil and gas imports are emerging as a key factor in the ongoing bilateral trade talks between the US and India, as the latter races to cement a strategy before the reciprocal ta... Read More


Narendra Modi names Indian football's 'Mini-Brazil': 'It is a complete tribal region. When I visited.'

India, March 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently appeared on a YouTube podcast show, where he surprised fans with his love and knowledge for football. Speaking to American AI researcher Lex Fr... Read More


Tamil Nadu police detains BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan for protesting against alleged TASMAC scam

Chennai, March 17 -- The Tamil Nadu police on Monday detained Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan for protesting against the alleged Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limi... Read More


Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath interacts and greets Lucknow Super Giants team ahead of IPL 2025

Lucknow, March 17 -- Ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath interacted and greeted the owner Sanjiv Goenka, team members, and coaching sta... Read More