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SC criticises states for using rations cards as a mere statistical tool

New Delhi, March 19 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the ineffective distribution of subsidised essential goods, noting that while many States claim to provide rations to Below... Read More


Arunachal: Chowna Mein becomes country's longest-serving Dy CM, Khandu congratulates him

Itanagar, March 19 -- Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister in India. Mein, 74, assumed office as... Read More


It is the prerogative of countries to make their decisions: EAM on US tariffs

New Delhi, March 19 -- Amid US President Donald Trump's tariffs threats on India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said today that it is the prerogative of countries to make their decisions and ... Read More


Union Minister Bandi Sanjay criticises Telangana budget as deceptive and inadequate

Hyderabad, March 19 -- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar strongly criticised the Telangana budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, describing it... Read More


NPCI International and Hitpay partner to expand UPI acceptance in Singapore

New Delhi, March 19 -- NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has announced a partnership with HitPay, a Singapore-based fu... Read More


Telangana CM vows justice for SCs through categorisation

Hyderabad, March 19 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday reaffirmed his government's commitment to addressing the longstanding injustice faced by Scheduled Castes (SCs) community. ... Read More


Guimaraes rues absence of Neymar from Brazil's World Cup qualifiers

Rio De Janeiro, March 19 -- Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has said that Neymar's injury-enforced absence from the World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina would be a "great loss" for t... Read More


AP Assembly congratulates Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore

Amaravati, March 19 -- Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday congratulated NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore for returning to earth safely. Assembly Speaker Ch. Ayyanna Pat... Read More


Bangladeshi nationals turning to China for medical tourism

Dhaka, March 19 -- Bangladeshis are now turning to China for cost-effective medical treatment, in the wake of India scaling back the issuance of medical visas since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh... Read More


F1: Norris bullish on Chinese GP win prospects

Beijing, March 19 -- McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has said he is confident of making it two wins from two in this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. Having shown well during pre-season testing, ... Read More