- India
Fire in Mumbai hospital; no casualty
Mumbai: A fire broke out in the X-ray department of the civic-run Sion Hospital in central Mumbai on Tuesday, March 31, officials said. There was no report of any casualties, they said.…
- India
BJP trying to add illegal voters from outside in Bengal electoral rolls: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, March 31, alleged that the BJP was trying to include illegal voters from Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the electoral rolls…
- India
BSP govt essential for effective implementation of reservation, says Mayawati
Lucknow: BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday, March 31, said effective implementation of reservation policies for Dalits, tribals and backward classes is not possible without a “Bahujan government”, while accusing ruling governments of…
- India
Eight women killed in stampede at temple in Bihar
Bihar: At least eight women were killed in a stampede at a temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, Police said. The incident took place due to a heavy rush of devotees…
- World
Sri Lanka raises electricity tariffs, issues strict energy conserving guidelines
Colombo: Sri Lanka has decided to increase electricity prices with effect from April 1, the power authorities said. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman KPL Chandralal said on Monday…
- India
President Droupadi Murmu to attend Nalanda University’s convocation ceremony
Rajgir: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, March 31, to attend Nalanda University’s second convocation ceremony. She was welcomed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Bihar Governor Syed…
- India
Sonia Gandhi discharged after recovery from infection
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on the morning of Tuesday, March 31, after recovering from a “systemic infection”, doctors said. She was admitted…
- India
Junior engineer held for taking Rs 2.5 lakh bribe in Maharashtra’s Raigad
Thane: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a woman junior engineer from the Public Works Department in Maharashtra’s Raigad district for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh from a contractor,…
- India
AIADMK will push for lowering GST for match industry, assures Palaniswami
Kovilpatti: AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami has said his party would push for lowering of GST rate for the match industry in order to support the sector. Addressing a poll campaign in…
- India
History-sheeter held for firing at man in Thane
Thane: Police have arrested a 39-year-old history-sheeter for allegedly firing at a man at a petrol pump in Maharashtra’s Thane city, officials said on Tuesday, March 31. The incident occurred on March…
- World
Don’t agree with my husband on every issue: Usha Vance
Washington: US Second Lady Usha Vance said she considers herself a trusted adviser to her husband J D Vance, the US Vice President, especially when he’s taking a position on an issue…
- Middle East
Trump willing to end war without reopening Hormuz: WSJ report
Washington: US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he’s willing to end the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, leaving the campaign to…
- India
Dehradun: Retired brigadier killed in nightclub bill clash; 4 held
Dehradun: A routine morning walk turned fatal for a retired Army brigadier in Dehradun on Monday, March 30, after he was shot allegedly during a crossfire between two groups following a dispute…
- India
Maharashtra to honor anti-Naxal cops with medals: Fadnavis
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that personnel serving in the state police’s specialised anti-Naxal unit C-60 will be honoured with medals. Fadnavis, who holds the Home portfolio, also ordered…
- World
Deadly tunnel blast in Southwest China kills 4, injures 9
Beijing: As many as four people were killed and nine others sustained injuries following an explosion at a highway tunnel under construction in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, local officials said on Tuesday.…
