Telangana tunnel tragedy: Search for missing persons enters 23rd day
Hyderabad, March 16 (IANS) The operation to trace the remaining seven persons trapped under debris in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana’s Nagakurnool district entered the 23rd day on Sunday. Rescue workers continued clearing slush, metal, and other debris from the last 50-70 meters of the 14-kilometer tunnel. At the D1, one […]
Heatwave: Orange alert for five Telangana districts
Hyderabad, March 16 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Telangana for the next two days with the maximum temperature in at least five districts likely to soar to 41-44 degrees Celsius. The IMD issued an orange alert for the districts of Adilabad, Jagitial, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial and Rajana […]
ASI Gautam to be recognised as ‘martyr’; Rs 1 cr ex-gratia for family: MP CM
Bhopal, March 16 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has declared that Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Ramcharan Gautam, who lost his life in the line of duty in Gadra village under the Shahpur police station in Mauganj district, will be officially recognised as a martyr. As a gesture of gratitude for his supreme sacrifice, the […]
MP’s Sanskrit varsity to use ‘Bharat’ instead of ‘India’
Bhopal, March 16 (IANS) Ujjain-based Maharshi Panini Sanskrit and Vedic University (Formerly Maharshi Panini Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya) in Madhya Pradesh has decided to replace the word ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’ on all official documents of the university. The resolution, passed in its recently concluded executive council meeting, aimed at embracing a term that reflects the nation’s rich […]
MP govt committed to fulfill basic needs of people, says CM Yadav
Bhopal, March 16 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Sunday that the state government is committed to fulfilling the basic needs of the general public and supporting their spiritual progress. He emphasised that India’s global identity has been shaped by its spiritual values and the principle of “live and let live”. Chief […]
New Zealand minister applauds India’s sports focus under PM Modi’s leadership
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) New Zealand Minister of Police Mark Mitchell, who is part of the visiting delegation of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, said on Sunday that PM Narendra Modi has laid a strong focus on sports and recreation, recognising its importance for India. Speaking to IANS, Mark Mitchell said, “PM Modi has emphasised […]
Festival of colours celebrated in Sydney in presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj and Australian PM
Sydney, March 16 (IANS) Thousands of people gathered in city’s southwest on Saturday to celebrate the Fuldol Festival, a vibrant part of Holi celebrations, the Hindu festival of colours. The event, held at the newly opened BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir and Cultural Precinct in Kemps Creek, attracted people from across Sydney and visitors from interstate […]
Japan stresses importance of US involvement in achieving peace in Ukraine
Tokyo, March 16 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stressed the importance of the United States’ involvement in achieving peace in Ukraine. Following the “Coalition of willing” virtual meeting hosted by the United Kingdom, Ishiba stated that the diplomatic efforts by countries including Europe and the United States are tirelessly ongoing to achieve a just […]
India, New Zealand launch FTA negotiations as PM Luxon arrives in Delhi
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) India and New Zealand on Sunday announced the launch of negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The announcement came as New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon received a warm welcome as he arrived in Delhi for his first official visit to the country. According […]
