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Committed to combating piracy, terrorism in Indian Ocean region: PM Modi

He said this while appreciating Bulgarian President Rumen Radev's gratitude to the Indian Navy for successfully carrying out a rescue operation on the hijacked Bulgarian ship, MV Ruen, on Monday..

NDA finalises seat-sharing in Bihar; BJP to contest 17 seats, JD(U) 16
NDA finalises seat-sharing in Bihar; BJP to contest 17 seats, JD(U) 16

The BJP, in a ‘big brother’ role in Bihar, will contest on the highest number of seats, i.e., 17 while the other allies JD (U), LJP, HAM and RLSP will field candidates on 16, 5 and 1 seats respectively.

Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections, ECI Undertakes Significant Reshuffle Of Administrative Officials
Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections, ECI Undertakes Significant Reshuffle Of Administrative Officials

In a move aimed at ensuring a level playing field for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has undertaken a significant reshuffle of administrative officials in several states across the country.

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  • Monday, 18 March 2024
PM Modi congratulates Putin on re-election as President; says looking forward to work together
PM Modi congratulates Putin on re-election as President; says looking forward to work together

The 71-year-old secured a fifth term as the head of the state by bagging close to 88 per cent of votes, reportedly the highest ever in Russia's post-Soviet history.

  • Monday, 18 March 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: ECI undertakes significant reshuffle of administrative officials
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: ECI undertakes significant reshuffle of administrative officials

The ECI on Monday ordered the transfer of Home Secretaries from six states, namely Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Bihar, and Uttarakhand, said the sources.

Supreme Court
SC directs SBI to make complete disclosure of electoral bonds details by March 21

The apex court said the details to be disclosed include the unique bond numbers that would reveal the link between the buyers and the recipient political parties.

Formula 4 Race At Srinagar
PM Modi enthralled as race cars whizz past Srinagar’s Dal Lake in India’s first Formula 4 racing

The Boulevard road at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range was one of the most scenic circuits in the world as the test racing was held from Lalit Ghat to Nehru Park in the city.

  • Monday, 18 March 2024
'Surrender forthwith', SC's order to Satyendar Jain
'Surrender forthwith', Supreme Court's order to Satyendar Jain

The Bench, also comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal, refused to entertain the request made by Jain’s counsel seeking a week's time to surrender.

Kolkata under-construction building collapse
Kolkata under-construction building collapse: Two dead, several injured

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also rushed to the spot with a bandage on her head.

Not 5, but South African Cheetah Gamini gives birth to 6 cubs in Kuno National Park - Watch
Not 5, but South African Cheetah Gamini gives birth to 6 cubs in Kuno National Park - Watch

Initiated by PM Modi in 2022, the project saw the release of eight cheetahs into MP’s Kuno National Park. An additional 12 cheetahs were introduced to the park from South Africa.

  • Monday, 18 March 2024
FIR against Ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel, 20 others in Mahadev betting app case
FIR against Ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel, 20 others in Mahadev betting app case

Those booked in the case include Mahadev App promoters Ravi Uppal, Saurabh Chandrakar, Shubham Soni Anil Kumar Agrawal, some police officials and bureaucrats of Bhupesh Baghel's regime.

Electoral bonds: Election Commission releases fresh data on funding to political parties
Electoral bonds: Election Commission releases fresh data on funding to political parties

“The Election Commission of India has today uploaded the data received in digitised form from the registry of the Supreme Court on electoral bonds on its website," the EC added.

Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi excise policy case: ED issues 9th summons to CM Arvind Kejriwal

The sources said that CM Kejriwal has been asked to appear before the probe agency on March 21.

Indian Navy rescues 17 crew of ex-MV Ruen
Indian Navy rescues 17 crew of ex-MV Ruen, coerces 35 pirates to surrender

The 40-hour operation ended in the evening and all the crew members were rescued without any injury.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister approves extension of resettlement facilities to invalidated cadets

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for the extension of resettlement facilities to cadets who are invalidated on medical grounds due to causes attributable to military trainin

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