- I - League: Mohammedan Sporting reclaim top spot
Mohammedan SC saw off a strong challenge from Rajasthan United FC to emerge 2–1 winners in the I-League here today. In Naihati, RoundGlass Punjab FC recorded their second successive victory as they defeated Indian Arrows 3-1.
- CBI registers enquiry against Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra
The turf war within the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has reached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) offices. The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry (PE) against IOA president Narinder Batra for using Hockey India (HI) funds for personal interests.
- TMC moves SC against extension to ED Director
TMC spokesperson Saket Gokhale has moved the Supreme Court challenging the extension granted to Director of Enforcement Directorate Sanjay Kumar Mishra.
- Privilege panel drops case against Ketkar
The Committee of Privileges of the Rajya Sabha led by Deputy Chairman Harivansh has decided to close the case against Congress member Kumar Ketkar in deference to the well established tradition of not pursuing a matter any further if the alleged offender expressed regret or apologised.
- IPL 2022: Pat on the back for Cummins
Fast bowler Pat Cummins smashed IPL’s fastest half-century to help Kolkata Knight Riders to a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians here today.
- Ambedkar University to hold all undergraduate admissions through CUET
Delhi government-run Ambedkar University on Thursday announced that it will hold all undergraduate admissions through Common University Entrance Test (CUET).
- BJP wary of AAP, wants Anurag Thakur as new Himachal CM: Manish Sisodia
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday claimed that the BJP was considering replacing Jai Ram Thakur with Union Minister Anurag Thakur as chief minister of Himachal Pradesh ahead of the assembly elections in the state.
- Pakistan High Commission issues 2,200 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India
The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued over 2,200 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual festival scheduled to be held in Pakistan from April 12-21.
- Extreme poverty at lowest level due to free grain scheme: IMF
Extreme poverty was as low as 0.8 per cent in the pre-pandemic year, 2019, and food transfers were instrumental in ensuring that it remained at that low level in 2020, claims a working paper of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) authored by Surjit Bhalla, Karan Bhasin and Arvind Virmani.
- Sacrilege cases: Sikh outfits demand justice, block highway in Faridkot
Various Sikh organisations on Wednesday blocked the Bathinda-Amritsar national highway in Faridkot, seeking justice in the 2015 desecration cases and subsequent police firing incidents.
- Create archive for Aadhaar, CAG tells government
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has asked the government to develop an archive system for Aadhaar card data, so that it is not vulnerable. The report of the CAG tabled in Parliament on Wednesday said the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which administers the Aadhaar progra
- Covid - 19: First case of Omicron?s new sub - variant XE detected in Mumbai, says BMC; data to be sent for further scrutiny
The first case of XE, a more transmissible Covid-19 variant, was detected in Mumbai on Wednesday, officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
- Thailand Open: Indian boxers make for fab four
Indian pugilists Ashish Kumar, Govind Sahani, Varinder Singh and Monika entered the finals of their respective events at the Thailand Open international boxing tournament in Phuket today.
- Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa won't quit under 'any condition'
Despite an apparent loss of majority in Parliament and over a week of countrywide protests, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday refused to give up power. Speaking on his behalf, reappointed Highway Minister Johnston Fernando said in Parliament that, “The President has a mandat
- Forest corpn lost Rs 249 crore, says Comptroller & Auditor General
Presenting its report in Parliament today, the Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) of India has wrapped the J&K government saying the Forest Development Corporation Limited had accumulated losses worth Rs249.13 crore by March 2020. It said, “Outstanding royalty of Rs395.67 crore is pay
- Govt's focus on affordable health care ensured significant savings for poor, middle class: PM Modi on World Health Day
On the occasion of World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the government is working tirelessly to augment India's health infrastructure with a focus on ensuring good quality and affordable health care to citizens.
- Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die ahead of schedule
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on Thursday, a day ahead of schedule.
- New Maruti Suzuki Ertiga bookings open; launch next week
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday announced opening of bookings for the upcoming new generation version of its multi-purpose vehicle, Ertiga.
- CNG price hiked by Rs 2.50 per kg for second day in a row in national capital
CNG prices in the national capital on Thursday were hiked for the second day in a row by Rs 2.50 per kilogram, taking the total increase since March to Rs 12.50 per kg.
- Over 50 per cent mail, express trains ran late: CAG
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- Ready to support India in diversifying its energy imports: White House
The United States is ready to support India in diversifying its energy imports, the White House said on Wednesday, reiterating its desire that New Delhi does not purchase oil from Russia amid American sanctions on Moscow for invading Ukraine.
- Active Covid cases in India dip to 11,639
With 1,033 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of Covid cases rose to 4,30,31,958, while the active cases dipped to 11,639, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.
- Heat wave likely in Delhi today, maximum temperature can reach 40 degrees Celsius
Delhi is likely to witness heat wave conditions on Thursday with the maximum temperature reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius, according to the weather department. 
- Sewerage lid improperly placed at PGI
The waiting area in the ultrasound department number 216, PGI, has an unattended, improperly placed, undersized, unfinished sewerage lid that not only looks filthy, but it may cause injury to patients. The authorities need to take action immediately and live up to the reputation of Chandigarh and PG
- Shimla: 2 Africans held under NDPS Act
The Shimla police today arrested two African nationals from Delhi under Section 29 of the NDPS Act.
