New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday announced 9 candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for March 16, with party National President Nitin Nabin set to contest from Bihar. From Bihar, the party has fielded Nitin Nabin and Shivesh Kumar. In Assam, the BJP has nominated Terash Gowalla and Jogen Mohan, while…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged industry leaders to step up investments, embrace emerging technologies, and prioritise research to help India Inc fully leverage the vast opportunities offered by free trade agreements with various nations. “The days of cutting corners in research are over. We must now make substantial investments in research…
Thiruvananthapuram: Targeting the BJP’s aggressive push to make electoral gains in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has put the delimitation issue on the table for discussion, arguing that the southern states, which effectively controlled their populations, should not be “punished” with fewer parliamentary seats. In an interview with PTI, the Rajya…
Bengaluru: Two-time Olympic medal-winning Indian badminton star P V Sindhu, who was stranded in Dubai due to closure of airspace in the Gulf region, has returned to the country after pulling out of the All England Championships in Birmingham. Sindhu posted on X to announce that she is back in the city. “Back home in…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday postponed the class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 5 in the Middle East region amid the Iran-Israel conflict, officials said. “Due to the current situation in parts of the Middle East—Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, the board…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said World Wildlife Day is about celebrating the incredible faunal diversity that enriches the planet and sustains the world’s ecosystems. He also said that it is a day to acknowledge everyone working towards wildlife protection. “We reaffirm our commitment to conservation, sustainable practices, and protecting habitats so…
New Delhi: The West Indies cricket team’s departure from India after its exit from the T20 World Cup has been delayed owing to international airspace restrictions triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Cricket West Indies said it is working closely with the ICC and relevant government authorities for ensure safe travel of…
Patna: The entry of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant into politics has been finalised, and the decision will soon be announced formally by the JD(U), state minister Sharwan Kumar said on Tuesday. The senior JD(U) leader said Nishant will be given a “bigger responsibility” in the party. “Now, it’s clear, and it has…
Mumbai: Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed on today on account of Holi, as per the official holiday calendar. This means there will be no trading in equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, or commodity derivatives. Investors and traders are advised to check the official holiday list…
Riyadh: The U.S. embassy in Riyadh was hit by two drones, resulting in a limited fire and some material damage, the kingdom’s defence ministry said in a post on X on Tuesday, citing an initial assessment. The drone attack came amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone strikes on Gulf states that host U.S. bases, following…
