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LoP flags underutilisation of bulletproof vehicles in Jharkhand

Ranchi, March 21 -- Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi has written to Chief Minister Hemant Soren alleging underutilisation of recently procured bulletproof vehicles meant for VIP security and movem... Read More


Himachal hikes Divyang pension to Rs 3,000, expands welfare push

Shimla, March 21 -- Himachal Pradesh government has announced a significant increase in the pension for Divyang (persons with disabilities), raising it from Rs 1,700 to Rs 3,000 per month, translating... Read More


Odisha celebrates World Pakhala Day: CM Majhi highlights cultural and global significance

Bhubaneswar, March 21 -- The iconic summer dish of Odisha, Pakhala, continues to hold a special place in the state's culture and tradition, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said while speaking at the... Read More


90bn euros worth of defence funding package for Ukraine stopped by Hungary; Orban calls it legal right

Budapest, March 21 -- An additional 90 billion euros worth of military funding for Ukraine between 2026- 2027 remains stalled after Hungary blocked the passage of the bill, though European Commission ... Read More


25 million Vietnamese benefit from forests as green development gains traction

Hanoi, March 21 -- About 25 million people in Vietnam are directly and indirectly benefiting from forests, underscoring their vital role not only as ecological assets but also as drivers of economic g... Read More


Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with religious fervour in Jammu

Jammu, March 21 -- Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated on Saturday with religious fervour and gaiety across Jammu, with large numbers of people attending prayers at mosques and Eidgahs. Crowds dressed in... Read More


Karnataka Minister announces Rs 30 lakh ex gratia after hippo attack

Bengaluru, March 21 -- The tragic death of veterinarian Dr Sameeksha Reddy at the Tyavarekoppa Zoo in Shivamogga has intensified scrutiny on safety protocols and accountability in wildlife facilities,... Read More


Bihar has set record in growth rate: Nitish Kumar

Aurangabad, March 21 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said the state has set a benchmark across the country in terms of growth rate and that one crore jobs and employment opportunities w... Read More


Paradip Port crosses 150 million tonnes cargo throughput, eyes new record

Bhubaneswar, March 21 -- Continuing its impressive growth, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has achieved a landmark milestone by surpassing 150.22 Million Tonnes (MMT) of cargo throughput on March 19, wit... Read More


India's core sector growth cools down to 2.3 per cent in Feb

New Delhi, March 21 -- India's core sector growth moderated sharply to 2.3 per cent in February, down from 4.7 per cent recorded in January, according to official data released on Friday, indicating a... Read More