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Amid heightened volatility in the financial markets due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has urged investors to remain calm. Addressing an event to celebrate 30 years of the NIFTY 50 in Mumbai last evening, Mr. Pandey said India’s domestic fundamentals have continued to remain strong and provide resilience amid such uncertainties. Stating that global markets are currently experiencing turbulence as the war in West Asia has disrupted key ship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Post-Budget Webinar on the theme ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People’ through video conferencing today. Under this theme, multiple breakout sessions will be organised across sectors, including education and skilling, health and AYUSH, tourism and hospitality, among others. The discussions will cover initiatives such as strengthening education-to-employment pathways, development of Animation, Visual Effects,

President Droupadi Murmu has extended her greetings to fellow citizens on the occasion of Holi. In her message, the President said Holi is a festival of joy and celebration that conveys the message of social harmony. President Murmu said the festival spreads love and hope in society and strengthens the spirit of social cohesion. She called Holi a symbol of unity in diversity. Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Holi. In a s

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced nine candidates for the 2026 biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha across six states. From Bihar, where five seats are falling vacant, the BJP nominated party chief Nitin Nabin and state leader Shivesh Kumar. Tomorrow is the last date of filing nominations for the March 16 elections. In Assam, where three seats go to the polls, the BJP fielded sitting MLA Terash Gowalla and cabinet minister Jogen Mohan. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa S

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast scattered and moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Kerala and Mahe today. The Met Department also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim till tomorrow. The IMD estimated that Jammu and Kashmir will experience isolated light rainfall or snowfall on the 3rd and 4th of March. Meanwhile, the weath

South Central Railway (SCR) achieved a significant digital milestone by launching a next-generation ‘Rail Parcel App’ at Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad. This first-of-its-kind digital e-marketplace aims to revolutionise freight logistics by offering seamless end-to-end services, including doorstep pickup and delivery. General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava inaugurated the application, emphasising its role in eliminating long queues and bringing the parcel office directly to the

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has stated that India has consistently underlined dialogue over confrontation, consensus over division, and human-centric development over narrow interests. In his remarks at the High-Level Segment of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, Dr Jaishankar emphasised that India seeks to find and expand common ground in a world marred by conflict, polarisation and uncertainty. He elaborated that India’s vision is rooted in the unde

The Calcutta High Court expressed its anguish over the lackluster role of the government of West Bengal and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation over the illegal constructions on the East Kolkata Wetlands, which is a Ramsar site, despite the court’s multiple orders to dismantle them. The High Court today ordered to add the government of India to this case and observed that if the state government is unable to dismantle the illegal constructions, then central forces will be ins

Mr Modi says replacement of colonial-era paintings & artefacts with works rooted in India’s own artistic traditions is noteworthy step Rajaji Utsav, a celebration of the life and legacy of the first Indian Governor-General of India, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, is being celebrated at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. On the occasion, President Droupadi Murmu has unveiled the bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The bust of Rajaji, situated at the Grand O

Raising allegations of unrest, corruption, and appeasement against the Trinamool Congress government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought the support of the people of West Bengal in the upcoming assembly election. In an open letter to the people of the state ahead of the assembly polls, he not only presented an account of the central government’s various projects and achievements over the past 11 years but also offered his respects to the people of Bengal, writing that t

India Meteorological Department, IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places over south Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Mahe, Puducherry and Karaikal till tomorrow. Meanwhile, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely to prevail over South Interior Karnataka today. IMD also predicted isolated rainfall or snowfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand during the next two to three days. According to the Met Department, there will be a gradual rise in maxim

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has said that a proposal to carve out Shillong Agglomerate from the East Khasi Hills district would be examined and scrutinised in detail in order to arrive at an informed decision for better governance and citizen-centric administration. The Chief Minister was replying to a short-duration discussion on the issue brought by United Democratic Party MLA, Paul Lyngdoh, in the Assembly yesterday. Mr Sangma said the proposal warrants caref

The 6th National Rafting Championship titled “The Ultimate River Battle” will begin today at Shibnote in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. The championship aims to showcase top rafting talent from across the country while promoting adventure tourism in the region. Set against the scenic backdrop of the mighty Chenab River, the event is expected to attract professional rafting teams, adventure enthusiasts, and tourists. The Chenab River, known for its challenging rapids and

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has said that New Shillong is being built on four pillars – tourism, sports and culture, education and skilling and technology. Mr Sangma informed the State Assembly that Shillong is growing rapidly and the New Shillong Township is being developed, which will be Meghalaya’s “engine of growth”, creating 1.5 lakh jobs in the future. Replying to a short-duration discussion moved by Mawryngkneng MLA, Heaving Stone Kharpran on developmenta

The Civil Aviation Ministry has said that the Digital Flight Data Recorder of the Learjet 45 aircraft, which crashed in Baramati last month, has been successfully downloaded by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau flight recorder laboratory. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is carrying out a detailed investigation into the accident in which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, along with four others, was killed. The Ministry said, the Cockpit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron today hold bilateral talks at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. The two leaders discussed strategic cooperation between India and France across key sectors, including defence, security, trade and cultural exchange. Several MoUs are expected to be signed. President of France Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks at the historic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel during his visit to Mumbai, reaf

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai tomorrow. During the meeting, the two leaders will review progress made in the India-France Strategic Partnership and exchange views on issues of regional and global importance. Mr Macron will be on a three-day official visit to India from tomorrow at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in the AI Impact Summit. This will be President Macron’s fourth visit to India and h

The Election Commission on Sunday night suspended seven AEROs (Assistant Electoral Registration Officers) in West Bengal over multiple allegations of irregularities. Two from Canning Purba, and one each from Suti, Maynaguri, Samsherganj, Debra, and Farakka constituencies are among those facing action. The Commission has also directed that disciplinary proceedings should be initiated immediately against the suspended officers by the cadre controlling authority concerned withou

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Chairman Bill Gates today visited Andhra Pradesh and held discussions with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on the use of technology in governance and public health. Mr Gates was received at Gannavaram Airport this morning by State Minister Nara Lokesh and senior officials. At the State Secretariat in Amaravati, he was welcomed by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. The Chief Minister introduced members of his cabine

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered the immediate suspension of Executive Engineer Satyajit Salve following an accident on Metro Line 4 (Wadala-Kasarvadavali corridor) in Mulund on Saturday. One person lost his life in the incident and three others were injured. Expressing condolences to the family of the deceased, Mr Shinde said that the medical expenses of those injured would be borne by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).