New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, alleging that his behaviour makes women uncomfortable and lacks decorum, while contrasting it with the conduct of his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The US sees China’s dominance of rare earth minerals, which are critical inputs required for electronic products, defence hardware and electric vehicles, as a major challenge. Ironically, senior officials also realise that America itself is responsible for having allowed the technology and production of these critical minerals go into China’s hands.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Commodity fund inflows plunged by Rs 45,708 crore in February 2026, even as the asset class overtook peers with an 80.3 per cent annual return, a report said on Wednesday.
Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Wednesday, ordered the transfer of five more Indian Police Service officers, in the ranks of Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and all in charge of specific ranges under a division in West Bengal.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, who is set to retire from the House, on Wednesday expressed gratitude to all members for their cooperation, contributions and the respect extended to him during his tenure.
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, Oscar winner A R Rahman is to score the music of ace director Mani Ratnam's next film featuring actor Vijay Sethupathi in the lead.
Kabul, March 18 (IANS) The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, on Wednesday, called for an immediate, independent and transparent probe into Pakistan's airstrike on drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul. He demanded that compensation should be paid to victims and their families.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The number of fatalities in the fire incident at a multi-storey residential building in Delhi's Palam area on Wednesday has risen to nine, prompting Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to initiate a magisterial investigation.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Following the resignation of Assam Lok Sabha MP, Pradyut Bordoloi, from the Congress, party leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday termed the development as "unfortunate" and "truly regrettable," expressing disappointment over his exit.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) As the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is likely to be tabled in the Gujarat Assembly soon, the BJP on Wednesday welcomed the development, stating that the implementation of the UCC has long been part of its agenda. However, Opposition leaders have urged caution and sought a consultative approach in the matter.
