Bihar Dy CM warns COs, assures services will stay normal
Patna, March 26 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha, who also holds the Revenue and Land Reforms portfolio in Bihar, issued a stern warning to striking Circle Officers (COs) on Thursday. He emphasized that while the government believes in dialogue, it will not tolerate any disruption to public services or governance. Calling the strike […]
Gujarat CM attends Ram Navami Mahotsav in Ahmedabad as celebrations held across state
Ahmedabad, March 26 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday participated in the Ram Navami Mahotsav organised at Nehru Park in Ahmedabad, where he offered prayers and paid obeisance to Lord Shri Ram, marking the festival celebrated across Gujarat. CM Patel also attended a devotional cultural programme organised as part of the Mahotsav and extended […]
Delhi CM describes Kejriwal’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ as a symbol of moral degradation
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched a sharp attack on former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after a video linked to the controversial ‘Sheesh Mahal’ or refurbished former official CM residence surfaced in the public domain. She said the truth, long concealed, is now out in the open for […]
Delhi L-G relives student days in Model Town, enjoys street food
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Thursday paid an impromptu visit to Model Town in North Delhi — a place closely connected to his student days at Delhi University. Revisiting familiar lanes, he relished local favourites like ‘chaat and bhalla’, fondly reminiscing about his time as a student, said a […]
India features in global city-led climate solutions report
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Eleven transformative, public-sector-led solutions, comprising two from India, showing how cities and regions can rapidly scale climate solutions, are showcased in a new report on Thursday from built environment consultancy Arup and supported by The Earthshot Prize, the world’s most prestigious and impactful environmental award. Cities house over 55 per […]
Intensifying efforts to secure Hormuz, stabilise global oil flow, says US
Washington, March 26 (IANS) The United States is intensifying efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz and stabilise global oil flows as its military campaign against Iran continues, with the White House saying operations are focused on protecting energy routes critical to the global economy. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that US […]
AI to power patent system overhaul: USPTO chief
Washington, March 26 (IANS) The head of the US Patent and Trademark Office has said artificial intelligence will drive a sweeping overhaul of the patent system, as he defended reforms aimed at cutting delays and improving patent quality. Testifying before a House Judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday (local time), USPTO Director John Squires said the agency […]
US warns space is now a key warfighting domain
Washington, March 26 (IANS) The United States warned that space is now a contested warfighting domain, with China and Russia developing capabilities to threaten American satellites. Senior defence and intelligence officials told lawmakers on Wednesday (local time) that modern warfare depends heavily on space systems. These include communications, navigation, and intelligence. “Outer space is an […]
Meta, YouTube found liable in US teen addiction case
Washington, March 26 (IANS) A US jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark case, ruling that their platforms harmed a young user through addictive design features and failed to warn of risks to children and teens. Delivered by a Los Angeles court, the ruling marks one of the most significant legal setbacks […]
Food poisoning hits multiple schools in Japan’s Osaka, affecting over 600
Tokyo, March 26 (IANS) More than 600 students and staff members at multiple schools in Kumatori Town, Osaka have reported symptoms of food poisoning, public broadcaster NHK reported Thursday. Students and staff members at eight elementary and junior high schools in the town have successively developed symptoms, including diarrhoea and vomiting, since last Thursday. As […]
