- Middle East
Israel launches ground operation to retake part of key corridor in Gaza
Deir Al-Balah: Israel said Wednesday it launched a “limited ground operation” in northern Gaza to retake part of a corridor that bisects the territory, and the country’s defence minister warned that the…
- India
We must identify new areas of cooperation: EAM on India-Mongolia diplomatic ties
New Delhi: India and Mongolia must identify “new areas of cooperation” which will produce a lasting impact on the future trajectory of their bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on…
- Bangalore
Bill giving legal support for electronic signatures passed in Karnataka Assembly
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday passed several bills, including the one that gives legal support for electronic signatures, and enables payment of stamp duty by electronic means. The Karnataka Stamp (Amendment)…
- India
YSRCP MLC Raja Sekhar tenders resignation
Amaravati: YSRCP MLC M Raja Sekhar, who was elected to the Legislative Council under MLA quota, tendered his resignation on Wednesday. However, his resignation was not accepted by Koyye Moshen Raju, chairman,…
- India
Gold rallies Rs 700 to hit fresh record high of Rs 91,950/10g
New Delhi: Gold prices advanced Rs 700 to reach a new lifetime high of Rs 91,950 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, March 19, on the back of continued…
- India
Photos: Rahul Gandhi meets LIC agents
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met a delegation of LIC agents on Wednesday during which they raised concerns regarding recent changes in rules which make insurance less affordable for the…
- Sports
With Impact Player rule, you can play only 50-50 all-rounders: Hardik Pandya
Mumbai: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya on Wednesday said now that the contentious Impact Player rule has been extended by three years, a cricketer has to be a pure all-rounder to find…
- India
Delhi HC asks Centre response after PIL demands closure of abattoirs near IGI airport
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the response of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and others on a plea seeking closure of abattoirs near the Indira Gandhi…
- India
Defamation case: SC extends order, exempts Shivraj Singh Chouhan from personal appearance
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its earlier order exempting Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from personal appearance before a trial court in connection with a criminal defamation case…
- Hyderabad
Man ends life in Hyderabad, mother accuses wife of harassment
Hyderabad: A 35-year-old man allegedly died by suicide at his house here due to “harassment” by his wife, police said on Wednesday. The man’s mother, in a complaint to police, accused her…
- India
Photos: Lalu appears before ED over land-for-jobs scam
Patna: RJD president Lalu Prasad on Wednesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate, which had summoned him in connection with its probe into land-for-jobs scam, officials said. A large number of RJD workers…
- India
SC fixes April 16 for hearing pleas against appointment of CEC, ECs under 2023 law
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday fixed April 16 for hearing a batch of pleas challenging the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (EC) under the 2023…
- Andhra Pradesh
Met dept predicts heat waves at 58 mandals in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has forecast that heat waves will grip 58 mandals across the state on Wednesday. “Out of the 58 mandals, 13 are from Srikakulam…
- India
Indian cities most vulnerable to heat waves focus on short-term fixes: Report
New Delhi: Some of India’s cities most vulnerable to future heat waves focus mainly on immediate responses while long-term measures remain rare, according to a study published on Wednesday. The analysis by…
- Kashmir
NIA conducts searches at 12 locations in Jammu in terrorist infiltration case
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple locations across Jammu in connection with a terrorist infiltration case, officials said. The searches are underway at 12 locations,…
