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RBI
Banks to remain open for public on Sunday, March 31: RBI

"The Government of India has made a request to keep all branches of the banks dealing with Government receipts and payments open for transactions on March 31, 2024 (Sunday)," the apex bank said in a release.

  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
  • RBI
Indigenous 1500 HP engine for Main Battle Tanks successfully tested by India
Indigenous 1500 HP engine for Main Battle Tanks successfully tested by India

The project is slated for completion by mid-2025.

  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
  • DRDO
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev undergoes emergency brain surgery at Private Hospital in Delhi
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev undergoes emergency brain surgery at Private Hospital in Delhi

The surgery was carried out on March 17 to remove bleeding in the skull. Sadhguru was weaned off the ventilator post-surgery, the statement from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital said, adding he has shown "steady progress and his brain, body and vital parameters have improved".

  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
  • Delhi
Amit Shah Hints Big On BJP-BJD Alliance? HM Says Yet To Decide On Fighting Alone Or Along With BJD
Amit Shah Hints Big On BJP-BJD Alliance? HM Says Yet To Decide On Fighting Alone Or Along With BJD

Amid the ongoing speculations over a possible BJP-BJD coalition, Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah said that the saffron party is yet to take a final call on the alliance.

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 India slams UFC model on UNSC reforms
'Can't be my way or highway': India slams UFC model on UNSC reforms

The UFC, which comprises 12 countries and two observers, including a P5 nation, stands against the idea advocated by a majority of the UN member states -- which is an expansion in the permanent and non-permanent categories of an expanded Security Council.

  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
  • India
'Drinking blood' to shooting at cops: Chilling details on how Sajid slit throats of 2 kids in UP
'Drinking blood' to shooting at cops: Chilling details on how Sajid slit throats of 2 kids in UP

Sajid was allegedly slitting Aayush’s throat when his younger brother Ahaan walked in. The accused Sajid then killed Ahaan in a similar manner. He then went to kill the youngest brother Piyush who was able to run away and hide, police said.

  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Ruchira Kamboj
India at UN says its women will lead the way to Viksit Bharat by 2047

Addressing a special event organised by India on the margins of the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said that "we envision an India where women are self-empowered".

  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Bengaluru woman ‘groped’ by man, shares video as proof and raises questions on Constitution
Bengaluru woman ‘groped’ by man, shares video as proof and raises questions on Constitution

Shockingly, police had to let go of the man as the victim did not wish to go further with an FIR because of the ‘trouble that lies ahead’.

Raj Thackeray Meets Amit Shah In Delhi; Likely To Join Hands With BJP To Fight Shiv Sena (UBT)
Raj Thackeray Meets Amit Shah In Delhi; Likely To Join Hands With BJP To Fight Shiv Sena (UBT)

The political atmosphere in Maharashtra has surely heated up after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Wednesday reportedly for a discussion over seat sharing ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

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  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act: SC declines to pass interim order staying implementation
Citizenship Amendment Act: SC declines to pass interim order staying implementation

Emphasising that the Union government must be given a reasonable time to respond to the interlocutory applications challenging the introduction of 2024 Citizenship Amendment Rules, a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, posted the matter for further hearing on April 9.

Four Telangana Maoists killed in encounter with Maharashtra Police
Four Telangana Maoists killed in encounter with Maharashtra Police

Following a tip-off that a large group of Maoists from a neighbouring state had entered the state with nefarious motives, the Gadchiroli Police’s crack C-60 commandos launched a combing operation in Kolamarka hills of Repanpalli division.

HUGE SUPPORT FOR VICTIM SHOPKEEPER IN BENGALURU
Day After Shopkeeper Thrashed In Bengaluru, Jai Shri Ram Chants Erupt In Support Of Victim

People protest after an altercation broke out between a group of people and a shopkeeper during 'Azaan' time. People chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in support of the victim shopkeeper. The altercation was seen on Sunday when the shopkeeper played devotional songs near Siddanna Layout, in Bengaluru. As per latest reports, police have reached the Siddanna Layout to pacify the protestors.

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Supreme Court
Misleading ads by Patanjali: SC summons Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna

A Bench headed by Justice Hima Kohli noted that the ayurvedic company did not reply to the contempt notice issued to it over continued publication of misleading advertisements.

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BRS leader Kavitha's arrest will open pandora box of corruption, says conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar

“By this arrest of yours Kavita Akka you and all your corrupt associates including the king of corruption my dearest Arvind Kejriwal is going to be exposed to another level,” said Chandrashekhar.

  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Delhi excise policy case: Kavitha colluded with Kejriwal, Sisodia
Delhi excise policy case: Kavitha colluded with Kejriwal, Sisodia; assets worth over Rs 128 cr attached: ED

The revelation comes after Kavitha, the daughter of BRS supremo and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao was arrested on March 15 from Hyderabad in the case.

  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
  • ED
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