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Ukraine prez office head calls NSA Doval, seeks support for UN resolution

Head of Ukrainian President's Office Andriy Yermak has spoken to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and sought India's support for a draft resolution in the UN on peace in Ukraine

We stand up for BBC: UK govt in Parliament after India's I-T survey

We stand up for the BBC. We fund the BBC. We think the BBC World Service is vital. We want the BBC to have that editorial freedom, said Rutley

Govt approves extension of mandatory jute packaging norms: Report

The approval to these norms will provide relief to 3.7 lakh workers employed in jute mills and ancillary units as well as support the livelihood of several lakh farm families, the sources added

UP govt presents Rs 7 trn Budget for FY24 including various new schemes

The total receipt is estimated at Rs 6,83,292.74 crore, which includes revenue receipts of Rs 5,70,865.66 crore and capital receipts of Rs 11,247.08 crore, UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar said

AAP announces candidate Shelly Oberoi's victory in Delhi mayor election

Oberoi polled 150 votes while BJP's Rekha Gupta received 116 votes out of the total 266 votes polled

Adani Ports repays Rs 1,500 cr to SBI Mutual Fund, Aditya Birla Sun Life

"This underscores the confidence which the market has placed on the prudent capital and liquidity management plan for the group," a company spokesperson said

HC asks Waqf Board to file plea against Centre's decision on properties

The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the Delhi Waqf Board to file a separate substantive petition to challenge the Centre's decision to take away 123 waqf properties

Don't allow people coming from outside to impose CAA, NRC: Mamata Banerjee

In a veiled attack on the BJP at an election rally in Meghalaya, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said her party will not allow people coming from outside to impose CAA and NRC on residents

Maha CM assures probe into Sanjay Raut's 'threat to life' allegation

A day after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged threat to his life, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said police will check the claim and act accordingly

Meghalaya speaker richest candidate, assets soared to Rs 146 cr in 5 yrs

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma reported an increase in his assets, from Rs 5.33 crore in 2018 to Rs 14.06 crore -- a rise of 164 per cent

Good to know that Delhi LG finally held meet over law and order: Kejriwal

Kejriwal claimed the law and order situation in Delhi has "deteriorated very much" in the last one year and the LG should hold such meetings more frequently

Under PM Modi, India does not shy away from taking a stand: J P Nadda

Nadda said Indian government leaders earlier did not "dare" to visit Israel due to domestic vote bank politics

Job aspirants protest in Srinagar, demand inquiry report to be made public

Job aspirants, who had applied for various posts in the Fire and Emergency Services, held a demonstration demanding the J&K administration make public the report of the inquiry committee

SMEs in Singapore urged to use PayNow-UPI scheme for biz deals with India

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi witnessed the launch of the cross-border connectivity of real-time digital payment systems via video conferencing on Tuesday

Handing over of Haifa Port to Adani, a reflection of trust: Israeli Envoy

At a media briefing, the envoy also said that both India and Israel are keen on finalising the proposed free trade pact as it could further boost overall bilateral trade ties

Karnataka hijab ban: Girls move SC for permission to take exam in headscarf

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take a call on listing a plea to allow girls to sit for exams in Karnataka government schools while wearing the hijab.

Senior BJP leader Gulab Chand Kataria sworn in as 31st governor of Assam

Gulab Chand Kataria was sworn in as the 31st governor of Assam on Wednesday

Necessary to include human rights issues in climate policies: NHRC

Climate change causes displacement, loss of property, income and access to essential services like healthcare and education due to which the vulnerable groups suffer the most

Presence of many parties to help NPP win: Meghalaya Dy CM Prestone Tynsong

Asked whether the division of opposition votes will be of help to the NPP, Tynsong said, It will definitely be an advantage

Heavy security deployment at MCD headquarters for Delhi mayoral poll

Authorities have stepped up security inside the municipal House and on the Civic Centre premises in Delhi for the mayoral poll, scheduled to begin shortly.