- After two years, India to resume regular international flights from March 27
After a coronavirus pandemic-induced hiatus of over two years, regular international flights are set to resume from Sunday with airports and airlines getting ready for normal overseas operations.
- India repatriates 3 Pakistani prisoners after completion of jail terms
India on Saturday repatriated three Pakistani prisoners through the Attari-Wagah border transit point after they completed their jail terms.
- For the first time in 15 years, IPL sponsorships cross Rs 1,000 crore
The BCCI this year will earn little over Rs 1,000 crore from the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) central sponsorships, Inside Sport reported.
- External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in Maldives as India eyes foothold in strategic atoll
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar left for Maldives where India plans to open a consulate in Addu, a strategically-located atoll about 500 km from the capital Male which was a British air and naval base to interdict German U boats in the Indian Ocean during World War II.
- Education sector gets highest allocation in Delhi Budget
The education sector received the highest allocation of Rs 16,278 crore in the Delhi Budget 2022-23, with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia saying the government's focus will be on developing a boarding school for homeless children and a science museum in a school.
- Crop damage: Farmers to get compensation before assessment, says CM Mann
In a path-breaking initiative, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday assured farmers of compensation for the loss caused to their crop due to natural disasters and said that they will now get relief prior to the completion of assessment (girdawari).
- 39th edition of ?Hunar Haat? begins in Chandigarh
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Saturday inaugurated the 39th ‘Hunar Haat’ here in which over 720 artisans and craftsmen from several states are participating.
- Nepalese PM Sher Bahadur Deuba to visit India from April 1 - 3
Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will pay a three-day visit to India from April 1 with an aim to further strengthen bilateral ties, people familiar with the development said on Saturday.
- Delhi eyes 1 lk 'green' jobs in 5 years through 'Smart Urban Farming', new solar policy, 25K e - autos
The Delhi government on Saturday said it will create one lakh "green" jobs in the next five years by starting "Smart Urban Farming" campaign, adding 25,000 e-autos and installing rooftop solar plants of a cumulative 2,500-megawatt capacity.
- If needed, will challenge Bill for merger of Delhi civic bodies in court: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said his party will study the bill introduced in Parliament to unify the three municipal corporations and, if needed, challenge it in court.
- Ministry of Defence approves setting up of 21 new Sainik Schools
The Ministry of Defence has approved setting up of 21 new Sainik Schools, in partnership with NGOs, private schools and state governments for this academic year.
- NSE co - location case: Delhi court seeks CBI?s response on Chitra Ramkrishna?s bail plea
A Delhi court has sought CBI’s response within two weeks on the bail plea of former managing director and chief executive officer of National Stock Exchange (NSE) Chitra Ramkrishna in connection with the NSE co-location case.
- 'How many Kashmiri Pandits relocated in 8 years', Kejriwal asks BJP
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday attacked the BJP for "doing politics" over Kashmiri Pandits' exodus, asking how many of them the party had been able to relocate to the valley.
- Leaky valve, low pressure in propellant tank led to GSLV failure in August last year: ISRO
A leak valve and low pressure build-up in the liquid hydrogen tank that fed the cryogenic engine of India's heavy-lift rocket GSLV has been identified as the reason for the failure to put Geo Imaging Satellite (GISAT-1) into orbit in August last year, a report has revealed.
- ?Shameless fleecing? of public must stop: Congress on fuel price hike
The Congress on Saturday targeted the BJP after petrol and diesel prices were increased for the fourth time in five days, saying this "shameless fleecing" of the public must stop.
- New format, rules, captains: Why IPL 2022 is bigger, better and more exciting
With bigger pool of talented cricketers, new-look teams, addition of two new franchises, some new rules, increased number of matches and a different format, the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) starting Saturday has become the most evolved cash-rich league, which promises to be bigger, better and mo
- Missing in Action: Key players who won't be seen in early IPL matches
The 15th season of IPL starts on Saturday with a blockbuster clash between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede stadium here. However, the two teams will miss few of their key players during the IPL 2022 opener.
- Record 8,193cr digital transactions in FY22
As many as 8,193 crore digital payment transactions have been reported in the current fiscal till March 20. This was informed by the government in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. This has grown multifold from 5,554 crore transactions in FY 2020-21.
- When Narendra Modi donated Rs 11 to a Haryana war widow
Sudha Yadav has many warm memories of Narendra Modi.
- Discharge two airmen, IAF told
The Principal Bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), New Delhi, has ordered the Indian Air Force (IAF) to discharge two airmen who have cleared civil jobs exams and issue necessary no-objection certificate (NOC) to them.
- Beware of travel curbs in China, warns UGC
Beware of travel curbs in China, warns UGC
- Unity must to win 2024 poll: Rahul to leaders
Top state Congress leaders on Friday got candid at a meeting called by former party president Rahul Gandhi, who asked them to “freely airgrievances against one another”.
- Goyal: Keeping watch on trade amid Ukraine crisis
Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal today told the Rajya Sabha that the government had been continuously monitoring the opportunities that the Russia-Ukraine war had opened up for India and was in dialogue with traders to ensure more export of wheat and other commodities.
- Govt: No state confirmed O2 shortage death
The government on Friday said no state in the country had confirmed any death due to oxygen shortage at the height of the second Covid wave in May last year.
- Pariksha pe Charcha gives opportunity to talk about different aspects of exams, life: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Pariksha pe Charcha (PPC) interaction is light-hearted and gives one an opportunity to talk about different aspects of exams and life.