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India's Apr-Feb fertiliser imports from Russia highest in 3 yrs: Govt data

India imported 3.41 mn tonnes of fertilisers, including urea and DAP, from Russia during April-February of the current fiscal, highest in the last three years, according to the data

Sterlite Power bags green energy transmission project in Rajasthan

Sterlite Power on Friday said it has bagged a green energy transmission project in Rajasthan

Covid found in raccoon dogs in China, strengthens natural origin theory

A new analysis of genetic samples collected from a seafood market in central China's Wuhan city shows the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in raccoon dogs sold at the venue

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot approves Rs 37 crore for irrigation projects

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday approved Rs 37 crore for various projects that aim to increase irrigation efficiency and prevent water wastage in canals and dams

Dignity of speech has been shattered in last few days: Delhi LG V K Saxena

Amid an ongoing tussle with the APP government, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Friday said that the dignity of speech has been shattered in the last few days

Cong must smell political coffee after BJP's poll results in NE: Irani

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's comments in the UK did not come due to his concern over India but for his political legacy, Union minister Smriti Irani said on Friday

Chinese President Xi to visit Russia from March 20 for talks with Putin

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin from March 20 to 22, the foreign ministry here announced on Friday

Most children in India do not have access to quality education: Atishi

While education remains an important factor for development, most children across the country do not have access to quality education, AAP MLA Atishi said on Friday

Akhilesh slams Centre for misusing central agencies, to meet Mamata today

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday slammed the BJP-led govt at the Centre for misusing central agencies to harass leaders and public representatives of opposition parties

HDFC board to consider raising funds by NCDs on Mar 27 worth Rs 57,000 cr

Mortgage lender HDFC Ltd on Friday said its board would consider raising funds through non-convertible debentures (NCDs) in tranches aggregating to Rs 57,000 crore

Hardik Pandya wins toss, opts to field against Australia in 1st ODI

India's stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia in the first ODI here on Friday

UP power dept staff say strike has hit distribution, seek CM's intervention

The Uttar Pradesh electricity department employees, who have stopped work for three days since last night, on Friday claimed that their strike has hit power distribution and sought CM's intervention

Delhi govt overcoming various hurdles being put in its way: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said various hurdles were being put in the way of the city government but it was overcoming them to work for people.

HC asks officials to respond to plea to set 42 commercial courts in Delhi

The Delhi High Court sought the responses of its administrative side, the city govt and the Centre on a petition seeking directions to set up 42 more commercial courts in the national capital

Jairam playing chief saboteur': Himanta on Ramesh's prompt to Rahul

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi being apparently prompted by party colleague Jairam Ramesh during a press conference

Will take up issue of land allotment for lawyers' chambers with govt: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would take up the issue of allotment of land for lawyers' chambers with the government

Not many H3N2 cases in Delhi but urged officials to do screening: Bhardwaj

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday said the city government has directed authorities to conduct early screening to detect cases of influenza in the national capital

Students performing well due to Delhi govt's focus on education: LG Saxena

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Friday said the city government's focus on improving the education sector had ensured that students are performing well now

Goa govt plans to build cancer institute, holds talks with Tata Memorial

The Goa govt plans to build a cancer institute in the state so that its residents won't need to travel to other places for treatment, even as it will start a dedicated cancer outpatient department

IDBI Bank privatisation on track as per strategic sale process: DIPAM

The government on Friday said the disinvestment of IDBI Bank is on track as per the defined strategic sale process