March 17, 2024 11:02 am | Updated 11:03 am IST - Chandigarh The Malwa belt in Punjab is always considered the biggest and politically influential region, particularly during Assembly elections, where if a party secures maximum Assembly seats in this belt, it can easily form the government in the State. …...Read More
Punjab’s politically influential Malwa belt holds key in Lok Sabha polls
Philadelphia suspect wanted for murder of 88-year-old veteran, police say
Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. Please enter a valid email address. Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect in connection with the murder of an 88-year-old veteran who was shot …...Read More
Top news developments in Karnataka on March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024 10:42 am | Updated 10:43 am IST 1. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka have jointly organised “Vote-A-thon”, an awareness campaign to encourage 100% turnout for 2024 general elections. Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, Manoj Kumar Meena and Chief Commissioner BBMP, Tushar …...Read More
West Bengal Governor approves salary hike for MLAs and Ministers
March 17, 2024 10:40 am | Updated 11:57 am IST - Kolkata West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has given assent to two Bills that proposed a hike in the salaries of MLAs and Ministers, an official statement said. The Governor gave his assent to the Bengal Legislative Assembly (Members' …...Read More
State govts can construct vote counting centres instead of requisitioning medical college buildings, Madras HC tells ECI
March 17, 2024 10:33 am | Updated 11:58 am IST The Madras High Court has suggested that the Election Commission of India (ECI) can ask State governments to create an infrastructure that could be used for storing polled Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and also for counting votes, during every election …...Read More
Penguin counters wanted at remote post in Antarctica: 'Training will be provided' for 'varied tasks'
Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. Please enter a valid email address. A job posting for Antarctica-based positions is turning a few heads. The U.K. Antarctic Heritage Trust is looking to …...Read More
St. Patrick's Day: How green beer shed its poisonous past and became a tradition
St. Patrick's Day is a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and religious traditions, marked by festivities and parties. In the United States, this includes lively parades and indulging in green beverages and cuisine. Observing St. Patrick's Day tradition isn't about raising any beer, however, but enjoying a drink that has …...Read More
Grant Shapps abandoned Ukraine port visit over Russian missile threat
Grant Shapps was forced to abandon a visit to a port city in Ukraine after British intelligence warned of a credible missile threat from Russia. Officials told the defence secretary Russia had become aware of his travel plans to Odesa, where a convoy carrying Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greece's prime minister …...Read More
Rahul Gandhi holds 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra' in Mumbai
March 17, 2024 10:05 am | Updated 10:05 am IST - Mumbai Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday morning undertook the 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra' from Mani Bhavan, the home of Mahatma Gandhi in south Mumbai. His sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, along with …...Read More
International students assaulted for offering Namaz at Gujarat University hostel
March 17, 2024 10:04 am | Updated 10:05 am IST International students from Afghanistan and Uzbekistan staying at Gujarat University hostel were reportedly assaulted over the issue of offering Namaz on the hostel campus. A few injured students have been admitted to SVP Hospital in Ahmedabad. More details awaited....Read More
