Rahul Gandhi questions pending top vacancies in ace commissions for Dalits
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has taken a strong stance against the Union government, questioning the significant vacancies in the leadership positions of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) and the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). Referring to provisions of the Constitution that […]
Bihar Budget: Farmers, youths and women in focus ahead of Assembly
Patna, March 3 (IANS) Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections 2025-26, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Samrat Choudhary has presented a populist budget aimed at farmers, students, and women, with a total allocation of Rs 3.17 lakh crore. Bihar is an agriculture-based state, with 80 per cent of the population dependent on farming. Keeping […]
PM Modi to address three post-budget webinars tomorrow
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in three post-budget webinars on March 4 which will include discussions on MSMEs as an engine of growth, manufacturing, exports, and economic reforms to facilitate the ease of doing business, according to a PMO statement issued on Monday. The Prime Minister will also address […]
Kerala Ranji Trophy team receive heroes welcome
Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 (IANS) The Kerala Ranji Trophy side was given a heroes’ welcome when they arrived on a charter flight in the state capital city on Monday night. At Nagpur, Kerala finished in the runner-up spot after scripting history by becoming the first time the state played in the finals at Nagpur. On Tuesday, […]
MP: National Rowing Championship begins at Bhopal’s Upper Lake
Bhopal, March 3 (IANS) The 42nd Senior National Rowing Championship 2025 began at Upper Lake in Bhopal on Monday. A total of 27 teams, including Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and Service Sports Control Board will be participating in this event. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav along with the state’s Sports and […]
Weather turns cold in Delhi-NCR after drizzle
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The weather conditions on Monday turned cold in the entire National Capital Region (NCR) including Delhi after a drizzle in the evening. The sudden change in the weather in Delhi-NCR was caused due to continuous rain and snowfall in the hilly areas. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the […]
‘We are grateful for all support we’ve received from US,’ says Zelensky
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Monday, expressed gratitude to the US for the support it has extended during the ongoing war against Russia. In a video message posted on X, Zelensky acknowledged the “importance” of the US in Ukraine’s fight, stating, “Of course, we understand the importance of America, and […]
Australia’s Deputy PM meets Mahant Swami Maharaj at BAPS temple in Melbourne
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Richard Marles recently met Mahant Swami Maharaj at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Cranbourne, Melbourne. Australian Deputy PM’s visit to the temple underscores the deepening cultural and spiritual ties between Australia and India while recognizing the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha’s significant contributions to fostering harmony, service, […]
Cambodia introduces enterprise innovation index guidelines
Phnom Penh, March 3 (IANS) Cambodia on Monday introduced the Cambodia Enterprise Innovation Index (CEII) guidelines, aiming at enhancing the national innovation capabilities of businesses and their competitiveness. Speaking at the event in Phnom Penh, Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, said enhancing enterprises’ innovation capability presented a new and crucial opportunity […]
Australian state ends aerial shooting of wild horses
Sydney, March 3 (IANS) Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) has shifted the method of managing the number of wild horses at Kosciuszko National Park following the culling of thousands of brumbies through aerial shooting. The use of aerial shooting is no longer necessary, NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe told a budget estimates hearing on Monday. […]
