Strong earthquake felt across Pakistan
A strong earthquake lasting for at least 30 seconds was felt across much of Pakistan Tuesday night, witnesses said. "People ran out of their houses and were reciting the Koran," an AFP correspondent in Rawalpindi said, with similar reports coming from the capital Islamabad, Lahore and elsewhere in the country.
Earthquake shocks in Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar: Pakistan's ARY News reports
Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi. Details awaited.
Russia-China statement: Calls for halt to any steps that could push Ukraine crisis into 'uncontrollable phase'
Kremlin adviser: Putin could visit China this year
Putin: China peace plan can be taken as basis for settlement in Ukraine when West and Kyiv are ready
Xi, after talks with Putin, says China is 'impartial' in Ukraine conflict
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that Beijing had an "impartial position" on the conflict in Ukraine and that it supported peace and dialogue, RIA news agency said. Xi, who was speaking through a translator after talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, said talks with the Kremlin leader had been "open and friendly.
Putin: LNG supplies to China will increase
Russia wants Chinese business to replace Western firms, Putin tells Xi
Moscow is ready to help Chinese businesses replace Western firms that have left Russia over the Ukraine conflict, President Vladimir Putin told Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday during talks at the Kremlin. Speaking on the second day of Xi's state visit to Moscow, Putin also said the two leaders had discussed the proposed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, which would ship Russian gas to China.
Invest India appoints Manmeet Nanda as CMD after Deepak Bagla resigns
Invest India on March 21 appointed Manmeet Nanda as its next Managing Director and CEO (CMD) after Deepak Bagla resigned, CNBC TV-18 reported. The decision was taken during the company's 32nd Board Meeting. It was also reported that Nanda will also continue serving in her current role as Joint Secretary, DPIIT, in addition to her new role.
Rajasthan Assembly passes Right to Health Bill
Amid continuing protests by private doctors, the Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill that gives people the right to free emergency treatment at government hospitals and privately-run establishments. The Rajasthan Right to Health Bill, 2022 was passed by voice vote.
MI beat RCB by 4 wickets in WPL
Mumbai Indians defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets in their last league match of the Women's Premier League on Tuesday. Amelia Kerr (3/22) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (2/24) shared five wickets between them, while Issy Wong (2/26) accounted for two and Saika Ishaque (1/31) claimed one as MI restricted RCB to a modest 125 after opting to bowl.
India may require 31,000 pilots in next 20 years: Boeing
US aircraft maker Boeing has said India may require 31,000 pilots and some 26,000 mechanics over the next 20 years amid the growing order book of the aircraft original equipment manufacturers. Speaking on the sidelines of a CII event, Boeing India President Salil Gupte also said the South Asian region is expected to remain the fastest growing market globally over the next 20 years.
U.S. seeks to prevent China from benefiting from $52 billion chips funding
The U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday released proposed rules to prevent $52 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and research funding from being used by China and other countries deemed U.S. adversaries.
Rajasthan Assembly passes Right to Health Bill
Amid continuing protests by private doctors, the Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill that gives people the right to free emergency treatment at government hospitals and privately-run establishments. The Rajasthan Right to Health Bill, 2022 was passed by voice vote.
Four arrested for helping radical preacher Amritpal Singh escape: Punjab Police
Jammu & Kashmir GDP growth to moderate to 10% in FY24: UT budget
The Jammu and Kashmir budget has estimated that the Union Territory’s GDP growth will moderate to 10 percent in FY24 from 14.64 percent in the previous financial year.
The Rs 1.18 lakh crore budget, which was passed by the lower house of parliament on March 21, focuses on promoting sustainable agriculture, facilitating investment and industrial growth, generating employment, and doubling its GDP in the next five years. The UT is under Central rule currently.
Development expenditure for FY24 has estimated at Rs 41,491 crore, while revenue expenditure was pegged at Rs 77,009 crore.Read more.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar meets US Secretary of Air Force Frank Kendall
"Discussed the global strategic scenario and new opportunities for India-US defense cooperation," tweets EAM Dr S Jaishankar
Rahul Gandhi’s letter to speaker Om Birla on March 18, seeking time to express his views in Lok Sabha
BJP is the world's largest and most important foreign political party: WSJ
An opinion piece byWalter Russell Mead inWall Street Journalasserts that the BJP is the world's largest foreign political party and the least understood.
"India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is, from the standpoint of American national interests, the most important foreign political party in the world. It may also be the least understood," read the WSJ piece.
BJP is likely to repeat its 2014 and 2019 victories in 2024, the publication noted, adding that India is a top economic power and, together with Japan, is an integral part of the US' Indo-Pacific strategy.
"For the foreseeable future, the BJP will be calling the shots in a country without whose help American efforts to balance rising Chinese power are likely to fall short," it added.
Mumbai gets unseasonal rain in March bringing heat down. Waterlogging, traffic jams follow
Mumbai has been hit by an unexpected spell of unseasonal rain in March, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions in several areas. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), several other parts of Maharashtra such as Latur, Hingloi and Nanded are on orange alert, with the IMD predicting thunderstorm, lightening and hailstorms in these regions.
The sudden downpour has led to waterlogging and flooding in low-lying areas in Mumbai, causing chaos for commuters and residents alike. Several parts of the city, including Dadar, Parel, and Matunga, have been inundated, leading to traffic jams and delays.
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Indian boxer Manisha Maun (57 kg category) wins her round 16 bout to enter the quarterfinals of Women's World Boxing Championships.
Mizoram CM Zoramthanga calls on Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his office today
"Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Union Home Minister on his promise to inaugurate Assam Rifles Bn Complex at Zokhawsang and lay foundation stone for Laldenga Cultural Centre," says CMO.
Adani Issue: Opposition leaders hold protest in Parliament House complex
Several Opposition party leaders on March 21 held a protest in the corridors of the Parliament House and raised slogans demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the Adani issue. They also hung a banner that read "We want JPC" from the first floor of the Parliament building.
TMC MPs held a separate protest in Parliament complex and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi break his silence on the Adani issue.
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The Central Government has set up the 'Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (14C)' to deal with all types of cyber crimes in the country, in a coordinated and comprehensive manner: MoS Home Nityanand Rai.
Interpol removed red corner notice against Mehul Choksi on 'imaginary conjunctures', says CBI
CBI in its reply to deletion of red corner notice for Mehul Choksi by INTERPOL, says 5-member Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files has deleted red corner notice based on imaginary conjunctures. CBI will exercise all the available options for restoration of red notice, reported CNBC-TV18.
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WazirX blacklisted over 2,431 accounts before verifying transactions that were deemed unlawful.
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Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to PM Modi and requests him to extend the deadline of linking pan card with Aadhaar card for the next 6 months.
He also requests the PM to make this process free of cost.
Delhi Excise Scam: Court hearing of Mnish Sisiodia
Manish Sisodia's counsel tells Delhi court in bail hearing that his custodial interrogation no longer required and he is not a flight risk.
CII Annual Meet 2023
R Mukundan, CEO, TATA Chemical says, "For manufacturing, sustainability and digitization are major factors. But both should contribute to the revenue as well."
Lok Saha adjourned
Lok Sabha adjourned to meet again at 11 am on March 23.
Delhi Annual Budget 2023-24
Delhi Annual Budget 2023-24 approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Approval has been conveyed to Delhi Government.
From George Bush 123 deal to Biden, US and UK delegates decipher transition of US-India relations
Arvind Kejriwal Congratulates Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
I want to congratulate Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for maintaining the law and order situation in a patient & mature way. In the last 1 year, Punjab Govt has shown that if the intentions are right, then law and order can be maintained very well, saysAAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal.
CII Annual Meet 2023
-Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India says, "India has to partner with global aeronautical engine manufacturers to begin developing engines in India."
Supreme Court defers the hearing of petitions challenging electoral bonds scheme to April 11
-Court will decide if the petitions need to be referred to a larger constitution bench.
CII Annual Meet 2023
-Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India says, "The point to work around drones would be the safety aspect. Integrated aerospace management is the crucial thing to look forward to."
-"For aviation, cargo is a huge under tapped market in India."
CII Annual Meet 2023
-Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India says, "India can be bigger than a hub for aviation. India can be a gateway with it's huge scale and the potential of the growing economy."
-"We will try to come up with an indigenous sustainable fuel in India," he adds.
CII Annual Meet 2023
Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India says, "In the last three years, defence has been a core business for Boeing in India"
-"Aviation is expected to grow faster in South-Eastern Asia compared to other regions," he adds.
CII Annual Meet 2023
Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power Company said, "There is a disconnect between federal and the state government around green energy. The Union Budget had everything for the sector. But the translation of the same to the states hasn't reached."
CII Annual Meet 2023
Sanjiv Bajaj, President, CII & CMD, Bajaj Finserv states that coordination between center and the states is important.
CII Annual Meet 2023
At the CII Annual Meet,Piruz Khambhatta, Group Chairman of Rasna says that Unfair trade barriers are a hurdle for growing companies like ours. India's leadership at G20 could help with working on these unfair trade barriers
Budget file sent to home ministry physically and through mail, said Delhi Finance Minister Kailash Gahlot in Assembly
Opposition MPs protest in the Parliament
Opposition MPs protest on the first floor of the Parliament and demand a JPC inquiry into the Adani Group issue.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm today after Opposition MPs raised slogans in Lok Sabha demanding a JPC inquiry into the Adani Group issue.
US says committed to security of diplomatic facilities
The US has condemned as "absolutely unacceptable" the attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco by some pro-Khalistan elements during a protest, and said it is committed to the safety and security of diplomatic facilities and the diplomats who work within them.
Raising pro-Khalistan slogans, the protesters on Sunday broke open the makeshift security barriers raised by the city police and installed two so-called Khalistan flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.
Centre conspired to stall Delhi budget: AAP
The Aam Aadmi Partyalleged that the Centre conspired to stall Delhi's budget, and said it was undemocratic that officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs were dictating the budget expenditure for the national capital.
AAP national spokesperson and Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said it was utterly "shameful" that the budget has been stopped.
Sri Lanka to be first country in Asia to come under IMF's governance diagnostic exercise
Sri Lanka will be the first country in Asia to undergo a governance diagnostic exercise by the IMF which will assess corruption and governance vulnerabilities in the debt-trapped country.
The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board approved on Monday a 48-month extended arrangement under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with an amount of SDR 2.286 billion (about USD 3 billion) to help Sri Lanka overcome its economic crisis.
Punjab extends suspension of mobile internet services
All mobile internet services, all SMS services (except banking & mobile recharge) & all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except the voice call, shall continue to remain suspended in the districts Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Moga, Sangrur, Sub-Division Ainala in Amritsar, areas adjoining YPS chowk and Airport Road both in SAS Nagar, till March 23 (12:00 hours) in the interest of public safety: Punjab Govt
Amritpal's uncle moved to Dibrugarh jail in Assam
Radical preacher Amritpal Singh's uncle Harjit Singh was brought to Assam by the Punjab Police. Harjit Singh, who was moved to the Dibrugarh jail by road from Guwahati, is the fifth person linked to Amritpal's 'Waris Punjab De' (WPD) to be brought to the Northeastern state, he said.
