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The puzzle of IDBI Bank's stalled privatization: Just what exactly is holding this sell-off back?

New Delhi, March 19 -- It is unfortunate that India's government has decided to call off the privatization of IDBI Bank for now, as reports indicate. The disappointment is that this decision was repor... Read More


India's bioeconomy grows to USD 195 billion, records 17–18% annual growth

India, March 19 -- India's bioeconomy has witnessed a sharp expansion from around USD 10 billion in 2014 to over USD 195 billion in 2025, registering a strong growth trajectory over the past decade, U... Read More


"Important for India to achieve self reliance in drone manufacturing for defence preparedness:" Union Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, March 19 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that in order to maintain the country's defence preparedness and strategic autonomy, it is important for India to achieve complete self-r... Read More


Top French honour forex-envoy Jawed Ashraf

New Delhi, March 19 -- France on Wednesday conferred the Commandeur de la Legion d'Honneur - one of the country's highest civilian honours - on former Indian envoy to Paris, Jawed Ashraf, in recogniti... Read More


CPI-M veterans sit out as Left Front announces second list of 32 candidates

Kolkata, March 19 -- The Left Front announced its second list of 32 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday, with the notable absence of senior Communist Party of India-Marxist (... Read More


"France-India partnership strong, consistent and trusted": Jawed Ashraf on French honour

New Delhi, March 19 -- The Ambassador of France to India, HE Thierry Mathou, conferred the insignia of "Commandeur de la Legion d'Honneur" (Commander of the Legion of Honour) on Ambassador Jawed Ashra... Read More


US to carry out 'largest strike package' on Iran as war escalates

Hyderabad, March 19 -- The United States (US) is preparing its largest strike package yet against Iran, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, March 19, as military operations intensify acro... Read More


'No end in politics': PM Narendra Modi tells retiring Rajya Sabha MPs

India, March 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said there are no full stops in politics and likened the Rajya Sabha to an "open university" where members gain invaluable experience in th... Read More


No excuses now

Nepal, March 19 -- The new House of Representatives will formally take full shape on Thursday, with the Election Commission set to provide certificates to 110 lawmakers elected under the proportional ... Read More


AIMIM's Waris Pathan raises concern over 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'; says a film "should be for knowledge and entertainment"

New Delhi, March 19 -- Ever since it hit theatres on Thursday, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has been at the centre of conversations among audience, critics, and political leaders alike. While many movie... Read More