New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Women have emerged among the biggest beneficiaries of the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, with large-scale job creation in electronics manufacturing, Union Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Monday.
Patna, March 16 (IANS) As polling for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across several states got underway on Monday, leaders of both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar expressed confidence about their prospects, with each side claiming victory in the state’s five seats.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal launched a scathing criticism of the national side after their defeat to Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series. Pakistan, led by Shaheen Afridi, lost the series 2-1 after suffering an 11-run defeat in the deciding match in Dhaka on Sunday.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) India still has a meaningful tax buffer to absorb crude shocks, as excise duties of Rs 19.9 per litre on gasoline and Rs 15.8 per litre on diesel can be cut to protect retail prices until about $110 per barrel crude, a report said on Monday.
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Bollywood actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty, on Sunday, shared a glimpse of how she keeps herself calm before stepping into work mode.
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a series of striking pictures on her social media account, leaving fans impressed with her glamorous look that she donned for the Oscar special night.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday announced that New Zealand and South Africa will host the fourth edition of the women’s and men’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup (respectively), with the winners being offered the opportunity to join the 2026-27 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have begun preparing for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene led the first training session as the team gets ready for its opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the famous Wankhede Stadium on March 29.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday proposed integrating Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi State Cancer Institute, and Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital into a single “super medical hub” modelled on the lines of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Stalwart singe Shreya Ghoshal was left stunned after her Guru Mahesh Chandra Sharma, who graced the singing reality show, Indian Idol, revealed a fun secret of Shreya Ghoshal from her childhood days.
