- Punjab now has more responsibility to provide water for SYL canal: Haryana CM
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday raised the issue of Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal after the formation of new government in Punjab, saying the neighbouring state is now doubly responsible as “we have to take water from Punjab and give it to Delhi”.
- Over 3,900 children in 12 - 14 age group given Covid jab in Delhi
Over 3,900 children aged between 12 and 14 were vaccinated against COVID-19 in Delhi on Thursday.
- TCS bags multi - year deal from Australia?s Western Power
IT major TCS has bagged a multi-year contract from Western Power, an Australian government entity, for digital transformation of its software system for delivery of cleaner and resilient energy supply to western Australia, the company said on Thursday.
- ICJ judges vote in individual capacity: MEA on Dalveer Bhandari?s vote against Russia
The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said judges at the International Court of Justice vote in their individual capacity, a day after Indian judge Dalveer Bhandari voted against Russia at the United Nations’ highest court.
- VIP security cover of 27 protectees from UP, Punjab withdrawn
The central security cover given to 27 out of 41 VIPs during the recently-concluded assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab has been withdrawn, a senior CRPF officer said on Thursday.
- Kurukshetra: Two killed in road mishap
Two persons were killed while nearly 10 suffered injuries after the vehicle they were travelling in was hit by a truck on the Ambala-Delhi National Highway last night.
- Samsung launches 2 mid - ranger Galaxy A series smartphones
Samsung Electronics on Thursday announced mid-rangers Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G smartphones with 5G connectivity, defence-grade security and advanced connected experiences.
- Climate change to be part of school curriculum
The concept of climate change has been incorporated in the curriculum and in the textbooks developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
- After 2 - year hiatus, Nizamuddin Markaz reopens for Shab - e - Barat
Two years after it was shut due to alleged violation of Covid norms, the Nizamuddin Markaz here reopened on Thursday for two days to allow devotees to offer prayers on Shab-e-Barat.
- Kin of riot victim Ankit Sharma gets Delhi government job
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday handed over a government job certificate to deceased IB officer Ankit Sharma’s brother Ankur Sharma, the Chief Minister’s Office said.
- EWS admissions to entry level classes in Delhi to begin from March 29
Admissions to entry level classes in private schools in Delhi under Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Disadvantaged Group (DG) and Children with Special Needs (CWSN) categories will begin from March 29, according to the revised schedule issued by the Delhi government.
- In a first, Indian trader exports goods to Uzbekistan via Pak and Afghanistan
In a first, a private trader in India has exported commercial goods to Uzbekistan through Pakistan and Afghanistan in a historic trade activity linking the four countries, according to a media report.
- Credit transfer, multiple exit - entry options: UGC?s plan for 4 - year undergraduate programme
Flexibility to move from one disciplinary area to another within course duration and multiple entry-exit options with certificate, diploma or degree depending on number of credits secured are among the features of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme, according to draft guidelines prepared by Unive
- DRDO constructs multi - storey building in 45 days; to house R&D facilities for aircraft project
India's premier Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO has built a multi-storey facility for flight control system at Aeronautical Development Establishment in Bengaluru in record 45 days using in-house technology, officials said on Thursday.
- Japanese PM Fumio Kishida to visit India from March 19 - 20
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will pay a two-day visit to India beginning Saturday to hold the 14th India-Japan summit with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
- PM Modi to hold virtual summit with Australian counterpart on March 21
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison will hold a virtual summit on March 21 to explore ways to further expand bilateral ties.
- Europe also buying Russia crude oil, says MEA on annoyance from West
India sought to turn the tables on expressions of dismay and regret from western circles over New Delhi’s plan to buy Russian oil.
- Corruption affects happiness of 43.2 per cent Indians: Study
Corruption affects the happiness of 43.2 per cent Indians with men having lower perception of corruption than women, according to a new study.
- Indian missile 'mistakenly' falls in Pakistan, Defence ministry orders probe
Indian missile 'mistakenly' falls in Pakistan, Defence ministry orders probe
- Government employing multi - sectoral, holistic response towards TB elimination: Official
The government has been employing a multi-sectoral, holistic and intersectional response towards eliminating tuberculosis, a senior official said, noting that its work also ensures providing digital solutions that are cost-effective.
- India fared better than others in managing Omicron - driven Covid surge, claims health ministry
Global Covid case surge due to the Omicron variant led to a peak six times the previous waves but India managed to control its spread causing lower hospitalisation and fewer deaths than earlier surges, the government said on Thursday.
- SBI to give $1 - billion loan to Sri Lanka for food, medicine and other essential items
The State Bank of India on Thursday signed an agreement for extending a credit line of $1 billion to Sri Lanka enabling it to buy food, medicine and other essential items.
- AICTE, UGC to organise crossword contest
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) are organizing a national-level crossword contest for students of higher education between March and August in the current year. The three-stage exercise called National Inter-college Crossword Contest 2
- Ramp up preparation with free course for board candidates
Since the exam schedule for the UP-Board exams have been announced, students are now in their last leg of preparation. March 24 has been declared as the D-Day and pupils have the benefit of resolving their last-minute doubts.
- Priyanka meets UP leaders individually to discuss poll debacle
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday held discussions with party leaders from Uttar Pradesh to ascertain the reasons for the party’s dismal show in the Assembly elections.