Karnataka celebrates Ugadi with fervour; PM Modi extends warm wishes

Bengaluru — The festival of Ugadi was celebrated across Karnataka on Thursday with great enthusiasm, marking the beginning of a new year filled with hope and positivity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to citizens…

Supply officer caught taking Rs 50,000 bribe in Jharkhand’s Sahibganj

Ranchi — In a fresh crackdown on corruption, the Jharkhand Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested a Block Supply Officer in Barharwa area of Sahibganj district while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.

The operation…

India turns to US for LPG supplies to offset Middle East disruptions

New Delhi — Amid concerns over supply disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, India has started sourcing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States as part of efforts to diversify imports and ensure uninterrupted availability.

Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise to 93.08 against US dollar in early trade

MUMBAI: (Mar 20) The rupee fell 19 paise to its record intra-day low of 93.08 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as the greenback strengthened further and FII outflows continued unabated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Elevated…

Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani in attack

Tehran, March 18 (RPS) Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed that its secretary Ali Larijani has been killed in an attack, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported early Wednesday.

In a statement, the council said…

US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions

Washington— The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed fresh strikes by US forces on Iranian missile positions along the Strait of Hormuz, as part of the ongoing military campaign dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

According to…

Palam Fire Tragedy: Death Toll Climbs to 9, Rekha Gupta Orders Probe

New Delhi — The death toll in the devastating fire incident in Delhi’s Palam area has risen to nine, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordering a magisterial inquiry into the tragedy.

The blaze broke out early Wednesday morning in…

ECI transfers 13 District Magistrates ahead of Bengal polls

Kolkata — The Election Commission of India has ordered the transfer of 13 IAS officers serving as District Magistrates (DMs) and District Electoral Officers (DEOs) in poll-bound West Bengal, as part of its preparations for the upcoming elections.

Jharkhand RWD scam: ED files fifth charge sheet, 14 engineers named

Ranchi — The Directorate of Enforcement has filed its fifth supplementary charge sheet in the Jharkhand Rural Works Department (RWD) money laundering case before a special PMLA court in Ranchi, naming 14 engineers and officials as fresh accused.

Deadly Airstrikes Deepen Afghanistan Crisis as Civilian Toll Mounts

The situation in Afghanistan has taken a severe turn, with reports of a devastating airstrike allegedly carried out by Pakistan killing around 400 people, marking one of the deadliest incidents in recent years.

According to officials in Kabul,…