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India's Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are grappling with over 93,000 vacant posts, raising concerns about law enforcement capabilities and prompting intensified recruitment efforts by the government. IMAGE: All photographs: ANI PhotoKey PointsOver 93,000 posts are vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, with the CRPF and CISF having the highest number of vacancies.The government asserts that the CAPFs are effectively managing their responsibilities despite the ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the Congress and Left parties of spreading panic during wartime, urging citizens to remain vigilant against what he described as fearmongering amid escalating tensions in West Asia. US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Addressing a gathering in Keralam, PM Modi said that at a time when the country should stand united, the opposition was indulging in politics. "During wartime, the Left and Congress are creating panic and fear in the country," he said. He add ...Read More >
The new policy provides for time-bound expedited clearance -- within 60 days -- of investments in specific sectors, manufacturing of capital goods, electronic components, and polysilicon and ingot-wafers. "CoS [committee of secretaries] under the Cabinet Secretary may also revise the list of specified sectors," the statement added. "... the majority shareholding and control of the investee entity will be with resident Indian citizen(s) and/or resident Indian entity(ies) owned and controlled by ...Read More >
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which accounts for nearly 40% of an airline's operating costs, "has seen significant price escalation due to supply interruptions" since early March, the group said in a statement. Globally, jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the conflict began, surging from around $85-90 a barrel to between $150 and $200. Airlines in other regions have moved to pass on the cost too. Australia's Qantas, Scandinavia's SAS and Air New Zealand announced fare hikes or temporary ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Former chief minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy strongly criticised Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, accusing the TDP coalition government of staging political drama instead of fulfilling promises made to women before the elections. Taking to 'X' on the occasion of International Women's Day on Sunday, Jagan said that in the last three days the government had shown three dramas to the people of the State. One drama took place in the Assembly, another involved legisl ...Read More >
The West Indies contingent, struck in India for several days following the conclusion of their T20 World Cup campaign, will finally return home on commercial flights. Cricket West Indies confirmed in a statement that some players and staff had already departed with the rest departing on March 10 and 11. West Indies played their last World Cup game against India on March 1. Since then, they have remained in India because the ongoing crisis in the gulf region has forced air spaces to close or sev ...Read More >
Sanju Samson scripted the most important chapter of his scarcely believable career when India took on New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday. In a World Cup where he was not expected to get many chances, Samson finished as the most valuable player of the tournament after India emphatically beat New Zealand by 96 runs to defend their title. But Samson was not Player of the Match despite scoring 89. That award was given to fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Only days ago, during ...Read More >
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan, urging an early short-duration discussion on India's energy security amid the Israel-Iran war. He cited the issue's national importance and referred to recent rises in domestic LPG cylinder prices and higher commercial gas rates as immediate concerns. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Monday. Mallikarjun Kharge repeated a demand for an immediate sho ...Read More >
The political slugfest over President Droupadi Murmu's West Bengal visit escalated on Sunday, with the Union home ministry seeking a report from the state government over the alleged protocol breach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpening his attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC), and chief minister Mamata Banerjee hitting back. In a letter to West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty, Union home secretary Govind Mohan sought a response by 5pm on Sunday regarding alleged violations of t ...Read More >
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao, on Sunday, ruled out any possibility of an alliance with the BRS party, declaring that the Bharatiya Janata Party "will not ally with the BRS under any circumstances". He said this was his party's "clear and final decision". Mr. Rao also accused the Congress government of spreading "false propaganda" about an imminent fuel shortage, asserting that there is no scarcity of petrol, diesel or gas anywhere in the country and urging citizens not to panic. A ...Read More >
NewsVoirGreater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 11: Galgotias University has achieved another milestone, as one of its Alumni and Ex Army Wing Cadet Priyanshu Dixit, has been commissioned as a Lieutenant in the 3 Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army, passing out parade held at the OTA (Officers Training Academy) Chennai on 07 March 2026.Priyanshu Dixit, an Ex Army Wing Cadet of the NCC (National Cadet Corps) Batch 2020, 40 UP BN NCC and a student at the School of Basic and Applied Sciences (SBA ...Read More >
India introduces heightened scrutiny for all investments from China in 2020 ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * India eased restrictions on Chinese investments in select sectors in 2026 to rebuild ties with Beijing * India introduced strict scrutiny on border country investments, including China, in April 2020 during COVID-19 * India banned 59 Chinese apps in June 2020 citing national security concerns Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode In ...Read More >
Agitated 'displaced' poor people of Vinoba Navodaya Colony, joined by a host of leaders of various mass organisations, staged a dharna at Ambedkar statue in Khammam on Monday demanding justice. Taking up cudgels on behalf of the 'displaced' dwellers, Telangana Jagruthi president Kalvakuntla Kavitha and Dalit Shakthi Programme State president Visharadan Maharaj among others squatted on the main road expressing solidarity with the protesters. Traffic movement on the main road was disrupted for s ...Read More >
Riding high on the success of Tu Yaa Main, actor Adarsh Gourav has begun filming a tentatively titled docu-series, The Tribal Voice. The series takes Adarsh across Northeast India, where he engages with the region's living cultural traditions and indigenous voices. The first leg of the shoot commenced in Majuli island in the state of Assam, Northeast India. Through music, oral histories, and everyday practices, the series explores themes of heritage, resilience, and identity, celebrating a crea ...Read More >
Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films of 2026. The historical drama aims to bring lesser-known stories from India's past to the big screen, focusing on events that rarely receive mainstream attention. The film's historical backdrop and the subject it explores are now going viral on social media. The film gained traction after its first glimpse hinted at a powerful narrative set during colonial India. The visuals sugges ...Read More >
Delhi High Court halted MCD demolitions of two homes linked to a murder case, pending hearings on petitions from the affected women. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday restrained the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) from carrying out any demolition action until Wednesday, at a house belonging to the mother of a man accused of murdering a 26-year-old man during a fight between two families at Uttam Nagar on Holi. The order was also extended to the house of another woman, whose two sons were que ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, on Wednesday, penned an emotional note that he addressed to his 16-year-old self. Reflecting on his life journey and reminding himself that despite immense success, global recognition and decades of applause, Anupam mentioned that will always remain the same little "Bittoo from Shimla". Sharing the note on his social media account, the actor looked back at his journey from a small-town boy with big dreams to one of the most ...Read More >
S&P Global Ratings warns that rising crude oil prices and potential government intervention could squeeze the profit margins of Indian oil marketing companies like IOC, BPCL, and HPCL, impacting consumers and the energy sector. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Key Points * S&P Global Ratings predicts potential margin squeeze for Indian oil marketing companies due to rising crude oil prices. * Geopolitical tensions and the Strait of Hormuz closure contribute to crude oil price volatility, impacting ...Read More >
Kabra, who spelt out the financial position of the department and the progress of projects being executed under the UT capex budget and centrally-sponsored schemes, said that as per the status of Har Ghar Jal certification of villages, 1,379 villages had been reported under the programme by February 21, 2026. "Of this target, 874 villages have been certified so far," he said. Kabra also stressed the need to minimise the gap between completed and operational schemes by ensuring the timely commis ...Read More >
Indian businesses say they are struggling to keep operations running as gas supplies are disrupted by the US and Israel's war on Iran. Restaurant owners are scrambling to keep kitchens running and entrepreneurs in industries like ceramics and fertilisers say they are unable to maintain their production and are warning of shutdowns. India has said it is not short of gas but has invoked emergency measures to ensure supplies get to domestic consumers and other key users. The country meets half o ...Read More >
A nationwide shortage of LPG cylinders is affecting Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)'s catering operations, leading the railways to consider temporarily halting cooked meal services on trains and offering refunds to passengers who pre-booked meals with their tickets. IRCTC has directed its catering licensees to implement contingency plans to maintain uninterrupted food services for passengers. Railway officials said the LPG shortage is impacting IRCTC's base kitchens, wh ...Read More >
The Power Creator Awards - Women's Edition, held on March 9th in Mumbai, celebrated influential women in entertainment and digital media. Featuring distinguished guests and a jury comprising industry veterans, the gala honored creators in over 20 categories. The event marked International Women's Day, highlighting women's impact on India's digital landscape. On March 9th, Mumbai's The Lalit became the center of a grand celebration, as Times Entertainment hosted the Power Creator Awards - Women' ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 11 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Wednesday after a day's breather amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia and sustained foreign fund outflows. Selling in blue-chip bank stocks also dragged the markets lower. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 96.12 points to 78,109.86 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 22.95 points to 24,238.65. From the 30-Sensex firms, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Hindustan Unilever an ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 8 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approves works worth ₹1185 crore to upgrade road infrastructure in the Surat Economic Region (SER), the growth hub of South Gujarat. Patel has resolved to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by achieving Viksit Gujarat @2047 during the Amrit Kaal. To accelerate the state's holistic development, the Chief Minister established the Gujarat State Institution for Tr ...Read More >
These are tenets on which Gautam Gambhir built India's class of 2026 that crushed New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad. To guide a squad towards defending a world title can sometimes be trickier than channelising them towards a cause. When Rahul Dravid stayed on for the 2024 T20 World Cup, he and the team had an obvious goal - to overcome the heartbreak of 2023 ODI World Cup final. That Gambhir was able to shift the goalpost towards playing a more modern brand of cricket from the previous titl ...Read More >
LUCKNOW The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday directed the ministry of home affairs (MHA) to present all records in connection with a dual citizenship complaint against the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP from Rae Bareli Rahul Gandhi. Justice Rajeev Singh gave the direction in a petition filed by S Vignesh Shishir, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker from Karnataka, who challenged a January 28 order of a special MP/MLA court in Lucknow, which rejected his p ...Read More >
Tourists and travel agencies may apply for permits through the district collectorate in Mangan or through authorised travel operators as per government guidelines, he said. Mangan District Collector Anant Jain said permits will be issued to tourists for trips to Lachen and other areas in North Sikkim from Monday by the district administration and the tourism department. The Mangan district had stopped issuing permits to tourists to visit Lachen and Gurudongmar lake, and many areas in North Sik ...Read More >
IMAGE: Viral video shows Virat Kohli gearing up for IPL 2026. Photograph: Virat Kohli/Instagram Key Points Virat Kohli begins IPL 2026 preparations as a video of him training in the nets goes viral on social media. Fans are excited to see Kohli back in action as Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to defend their IPL crown. Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has already switched into preparation mode for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. A short video shared by Kohli on Instagram showed the fo ...Read More >
In a landmark ruling, India's Supreme Court has allowed the removal of life support of a 31-year-old man who has been in a vegetative state for more than a decade. This is the first instance of court-approved passive euthanasia - the act of withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining treatment - in India. The man, Harish Rana, had not left a will specifying directives for his treatment before he had an accident. India legalised passive euthanasia in 2018 but active euthanasia - any act that int ...Read More >
SEBI aims to ease accredited investor framework for wider access Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is exploring a "login and launch" framework for alternative investment funds (AIFs) that could enable faster scheme approvals by relying on merchant banker due-diligence certificates, SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said at the IVCA Conclave on Wednesday. The proposal is aimed at speeding up fund launches and improving ease of doing business for the fast-growing AIF industry while ma ...Read More >
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