March 18, 2024 01:08 pm | Updated 01:17 pm IST - CHENNAI As many as 1,580 lost or stolen mobile phones have been successfully recovered, bringing relief to their owners, thanks to the Central Equipment Identity Register System (CEIR) which was introduced last year. The CEIR system is a citizen-friendly …...Read More
Over 20,000 lost/stolen mobile phones in T.N. blocked through Central portal, police on track of over 8,000
Election Commission launches ‘Mission 414’ campaign in Himachal Pradesh to boost voter turnout
March 18, 2024 01:03 pm | Updated 01:03 pm IST - Shimla The Election Commission (EC) of India has launched a special campaign in Himachal Pradesh to maximise voter turnout in 414 polling stations which registered less than 60% voting in the last Lok Sabha polls. Bypolls to six Assembly …...Read More
Tamil Nadu government approaches Supreme Court as Governor Ravi refuses to swear-in Ponmudy as Minister
March 18, 2024 12:48 pm | Updated 02:08 pm IST - NEW DELHI The State of Tamil Nadu on March 18, 2024, moved the Supreme Court accusing Governor R.N. Ravi of “attempting to run a parallel government” in the State by refusing to adhere to Cabinet advice to appoint DMK …...Read More
Contempt plea against ‘Savukku’ Shankar | Madras High Court directs him to submit explanation
March 18, 2024 12:29 pm | Updated 12:38 pm IST - CHENNAI The Madras High Court on Monday, March 18, 2024, ordered notice to ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar and directed him to submit a detailed explanation to a contempt of court petition filed against him by real estate firm …...Read More
Gujarat University to shift foreign students to new hostel after attack for offering namaz
March 18, 2024 12:24 pm | Updated 12:25 pm IST - Ahmedabad In the wake of an attack on international students at the Gujarat University hostel for offering namaz there, the authorities have decided to shift them to a new hostel and have set up a foreign student advisory committee, …...Read More
Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana | Congress' swipe at government over electoral bonds issue
March 18, 2024 12:21 pm | Updated 12:39 pm IST - New Delhi Stepping up its attack on the Centre over the electoral bonds issue, the Congress on March 18 accused the Modi government of "hafta vasuli" (extortion) and claimed that 21 firms facing investigations from the CBI, Enforcement Directorate …...Read More
Exceptional fervour in NDA's favour: PM Modi ahead of three South rallies
March 18, 2024 12:02 pm | Updated 12:03 pm IST - Chennai/Hyderabad/Bengaluru Ahead of his multiple engagements in the region on March 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there is "exceptional fervour" in favour of the NDA in the south, where the BJP is making all efforts to make …...Read More
Dame Laura Kenny, Britain's most decorated female Olympian, retires from professional cycling
Britain's most decorated female Olympian Dame Laura Kenny has announced her retirement from professional cycling. The 31-year-old made the announcement in a post on Instagram. She wrote: "Thank you cycling for everything you've given me - including a husband and our growing family! "Having people say I have inspired women …...Read More
Tamilisai, Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lt. Governor, resigns to contest Lok Sabha polls
March 18, 2024 11:56 am | Updated 12:32 pm IST - HYDERABAD Telangana Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan has tendered her resignation and sent the letter to the President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. Sources said that she is likely to contest Lok Sabha polls either from Tamil Nadu or Puducherry. A …...Read More
Electoral Bonds Case: SBI must provide full details on electoral bonds without bias, as required by the court
March 18, 2024 11:14 am | Updated 12:42 pm IST - NEW DELHI The Supreme Court on March 18 asked the State of Bank of India (SBI) to be “candid and fair” and not selective while directing it to make a “complete disclosure” of electoral bonds’ data, including their unique …...Read More
