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BJP forms poll committees to quell differences within K'taka factions; CM Bommai appointed head

The BJP high command has appointed Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai as the head of the 25-member election campaign committee.

Mar 10, 2023

Centre announces 10% reservation for ex-Agniveers in BSF recruitment

The Centre has announced 10 per cent reservation for ex-Agniveers in vacancies within the Border Security Force (BSF).

Mar 10, 2023

Xi Jinping begins 3rd term as Chinese President; there weren't any surprises [details]

Xi Jinping has started a historic third term as the Chinese President after he was unanimously elected to the top post at the ongoing session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Friday.

Mar 10, 2023

Exam Time: Here's a look at diet your kids should take during exams

What kind of diet should be taken before exams and why, explains Dr. Paula Goel.

Mar 10, 2023

Farooq calls all-party meeting to devise strategy for statehood, assembly polls in J&K; BJP excluded [details]

After returning from Saudi Arabia, Dr. Farooq Abdullah invited leaders of all political parties to discuss the prevailing political situation in J&K.

Mar 10, 2023

Ballari mining baron Janardhana Reddy refutes rumours of rejoining BJP but sources insist

Mining baron-turned-politician Gali Janardhana Reddy on Friday said that the rumours of him rejoining the BJP are not true. However, sources said that he is likely to go back to his old party.

Mar 10, 2023

Congress not to join Kavitha's one-day hunger strike in Delhi

Congress will not participate in the one-day hunger strike called by BRS MLC K. Kavitha on Friday at the Jantar Mantar , said party leader Jairam Ramesh.

Mar 10, 2023

Conductor burnt alive as state owned bus gutted in fire in Bengaluru

In a shocking incident a conductor was burnt alive while sleeping in the bus owned by the Bengaluru Metro Transport Corporation (BMTC) on Friday in Bengaluru.

Mar 10, 2023

Terror funding case: ED raids 10 locations across J&K; incriminating evidence recovered

The ED raided the premises belonging to two separatist leaders -- Hurriyat Conference's Qazi Yasir, and J&K Salvation Movement chairman Zaffar Bhat in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering case.

Mar 10, 2023

Satish Kaushik's last rites: Anupam Kher breaks down; Ranbir Kapoor, Salman Khan, Shehnaaz Gill and others pay last respect

Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Satish Kaushik, bereaved Arya Babbar, speaking to International Business Times India, exclusively said, "Mourning the loss of my beloved Satish chacha. He was more than a mentor who always showed me a new path. The pain of losing a teacher is indescribable, but I'll forever cherish the memories and lessons he imparted. Rest in peace..."

Mar 9, 2023

AAP's Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj sworn-in as Delhi ministers

The Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj were on Thursday sworn-in as ministers of the Delhi government.

Mar 9, 2023

Old pension scheme vs new pension scheme: Can government sustainably support OPS? Statistics say no

The ever-increasing percentage of elderly population and growing life expectancy, the state and central government need to work out a sustainable way to support pension liabilities

Mar 9, 2023

Unprecedented: Congress on V-P Dhankhar attaching personal staff in RS committees

The Congress has termed the appointment of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's personal staff in Rajya Sabha committees as "unprecedented", and said this shows the lack of confidence in the existing staff.

Mar 9, 2023

Mattress factory gutted in huge fire in B'luru; no casualties [details]

A huge fire burned down a mattress factory in Bengaluru's Sarjapura road on Thursday. No casualties have been reported.

Mar 9, 2023

Kavitha praises Sonia Gandhi, invites 18 parties to join 1-day hunger strike

A day ahead of the hunger strike here to demand for the introduction of the Women's Reservation Bill in the current session of Parliament, BRS leader K. Kavitha on Thursday praised Sonia Gandhi for pushing the bill during the UPA tenure.

Mar 9, 2023