Pralhad Joshi denies shortage of petrol and LPG; accuses K’taka govt of misleading people
Bengaluru, March 13 (IANS) Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said on Friday that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or cooking gas in the country and accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of misleading the public by spreading confusion over the supply of LPG cylinders. Addressing a press conference […]
Rajasthan govt stands with farmers: CM Sharma
Jaipur, March 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Friday that farmers constitute the soul of the nation. He said that, honouring their contribution, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transferred the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi into the accounts of millions of farming families. He added that […]
Chief Secretary highlights blue economy potential for Viksit Odisha 2036
Bhubaneswar, March 13 (IANS) Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Friday said that the state would achieve its ambitious vision of a Viksit Odisha by 2036 by harnessing its huge potential in the blue economy. While addressing the gathering during the inauguration of a Global Summit on Blue Economy 2026 at the Lok Seva Bhawan here, […]
MP govt approves revised stipend for junior doctors: Dy CM Rajendra Shukla
Bhopal, March 13 (IANS) In a significant decision, the Madhya Pradesh government has approved revised stipend for the junior resident doctors in the government-run medical colleges and hospitals in the state, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said on Friday. He added that the revised stipend structure has been implemented from April 1, 2025, reflecting an […]
Govt to rename Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the government plans to rename the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) and speed up projects to restore the historic glory of Old Delhi. She said as part of the ongoing efforts, development works worth around Rs160 crore are currently underway on 28 roads […]
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down
Washington, March 13 (IANS) Adobe said that its long-serving chief executive Shantanu Narayen, will step down after nearly two decades in the role, triggering a leadership search at one of the world’s most influential software companies. The San Jose-based company said Narayen will transition from the CEO role after a successor is appointed, but will […]
West Asia conflict: EAM Jaishankar and Iranian counterpart discuss role of BRICS
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held another telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, discussing bilateral cooperation and matters concerning BRICS, where India is the current chair and Iran a member of the grouping. This marked the fourth such conversation between the two ministers amid […]
ASEAN FMs discuss implications of Middle East conflict
Manila, March 13 (IANS) The Foreign ministers of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday emphasised the importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, calling upon all parties concerned to exercise utmost self-restraint, avoid any acts that may further aggravate the situation, and resolve differences through diplomacy and dialogue in […]
Turkey says intercepted ballistic munition from Iran
Ankara/Istanbul, March 13 (IANS) The Turkish Defence Ministry said Friday that it intercepted a ballistic munition from Iran that entered Turkish airspace. “A ballistic munition fired from Iran and entering Turkish airspace has been neutralized by NATO air and missile defence elements deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean,” the ministry said in a statement. “All necessary […]
Iran President Pezeshkian, FM Araghchi among top leaders to make public appearance during Tehran rally
Tehran, March 13 (IANS) Several top Iranian politicians and officials, including country’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, attended an International Quds Day rally in Tehran on Friday, marking their most high-profile public appearance since the joint US-Israel airstrikes that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top officials on February 28. Videos shared by local […]
