Diversity is India’s strength, says Miss World Krystyna Pyszkova
Hyderabad, March 20 (IANS) Miss World Krystyna Pyszkova believes that diversity is the strength and power of India and that the entire world can learn from this. The Miss World 2024 on Thursday addressed a news conference organised by the Telangana government to announce that the state will be hosting the 72nd Miss World in […]
Several airlines report GPS interference in and around Amritsar, reveals govt
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Several airlines have reported cases of GPS interference and spoofing while operating in and around Amritsar, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. The disruptions, which impact aircraft navigation systems, have been most frequent in the border regions of Amritsar and Jammu between November 2023 and February 2025. Minister of State […]
Veteran sculptor Ram Sutar conferred with ‘Maharashtra Bhushan’ award
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced in the Legislative Assembly that the ‘Maharashtra Bhushan’ award for 2024, the state’s highest civilian honour, will be conferred on veteran sculptor Ram Sutar. “The award consists of a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh, a citation, a plaque and a shawl. Ram Sutar […]
Andhra Pradesh to implement SC sub-categorisation after 2026 census: CM Naidu
Amaravati, March 20 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government will implement Scheduled Castes reservation sub-categorisation after the 2026 census, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu told the Assembly on Thursday. Naidu announced that sub-categorisation will be implemented district-wise once the census data is available. He assured the House that the TDP-led government is committed to implementing its […]
Ajit Pawar tables Special Amnesty Scheme Bill for public sector enterprises
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday tabled the ‘Maharashtra Tax, Interest, Penalty, or Late Fee (Settlement of Arrears Payable by Public Sector Undertakings) Bill, 2025’ in the Legislative Assembly. Through this Bill, the government has introduced a special amnesty scheme for public sector enterprises. Currently, public sector […]
Gujarat Budget: Rs 165cr allocated for climate change; renewable energy capacity reaches 32,303 MW
Gandhinagar, March 20 (IANS) Presenting the demands of the Climate Change Department in the Gujarat Assembly, it was highlighted that the state established a dedicated Climate Change Department in 2009. This move not only set an example for India but also positioned Gujarat as a pioneer in Asia. Under the Renewable Energy Policy-2023, Gujarat has […]
Mixed reactions from European countries to Trump-Putin call on Ukraine
Brusels, March 20 (IANS) European countries have had mixed reactions to a phone conversation held between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which initial steps toward peace in Ukraine were discussed. In its readout of the call, the White House said on Wednesday that the two leaders agreed on the need […]
Centre for Bharat Studies inaugurated at Thailand’s oldest Buddhist university
Bangkok, March 20 (IANS) Strengthening age-old civilizational ties based on Buddhism, a new Centre for Bharat Studies (CBS) was inaugurated at Maha Chulalongkorn Rajavidyalaya University, the oldest Buddhist university in Thailand, on Thursday. The inauguration, marking yet another milestone in India-Thailand relations, was done jointly by Ambassador of India to Thailand Nagesh Singh and Phra […]
Germany reopens embassy in Damascus after 13-year closure
Damascus, March 20 (IANS) Germany has reopened its embassy in Damascus after a 13-year closure, Syrian media reported on Thursday, coinciding with a visit by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. Baerbock’s trip, her second to Syria since the collapse of former President Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024, saw the reopening of the diplomatic mission. […]
Australian ecosystems facing multiple threats, warns report
Canberra, March 20 (IANS) Record-breaking heat, mass coral bleaching, and biodiversity loss continue to threaten Australia’s ecosystems, according to the latest Australia’s Environment Report published on Thursday. The report, produced annually by the Australian National University (ANU) and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) after analysing extensive satellite, station, and field data, said Australia’s environment […]
