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India emerges global leader in genetic resource compliance under Nagoya Protocol

IANS | March 31, 2026 9:44 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) India has emerged as the global leader in issuing Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS), accounting for more than 56 per cent of all such certificates issued worldwide, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on Tuesday.

Fake court, fake police: Retired Mumbai officer digitally arrested for 25 days, duped of Rs 1.57 crore

IANS | March 31, 2026 8:44 AM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 69-year-old retired senior officer from the DN Nagar area of Andheri in Mumbai was subjected to 'digital arrest' for 25 days and defrauded of Rs 1.57 crore by cybercriminals posing as police and court officials. The accused even staged a mock court hearing via video call, invoking the name of a former Supreme Court judge to intimidate the victim.

Life of Bhagwan Mahavir continues to illuminate path of truth, non-violence: PM Modi

IANS | March 31, 2026 8:25 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the countrymen on Mahavir Jayanti and wished that the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir continue to illuminate the path of truth, non-violence and compassion.

‘Revere the veteran leader’: Nishikant Dubey clarifies remarks on Biju Patnaik

IANS | March 31, 2026 12:43 AM

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, March 31 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday clarified his remarks linking veteran Odisha leader and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik to the CIA during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, insisting that he had not spoken against Biju Babu personally and that he holds the legendary leader in high esteem.

UP govt cracks down on black marketing at petrol, diesel and LPG outlets

IANS | March 30, 2026 11:52 PM

Lucknow, March 30 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has swung into full action mode to ensure uninterrupted supply and prevent black marketing of petrol, diesel, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) outlets across the state.

'Biggest achievement of this govt': Tejasvi Surya targets K'taka govt over IPL ticket row

IANS | March 30, 2026 11:19 PM

Bengaluru, March 30 (IANS) Ridiculing the Congress-led government in Karnataka over its decision to negotiate IPL tickets for legislators and parliamentarians and eventually settle for three tickets to watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, BJP Yuva Morcha National President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya said, “This will go down as the biggest achievement of this government.”

Maoism’s long saga: India’s tryst with Red Terror ends

IANS | March 30, 2026 10:59 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) India’s tryst with Naxalism began in 1967 and continued into the 2000s in various forms and names, beginning with challenging feudal landholdings that later spread southwards, rising in defiance against the larger state itself in accordance with Mao Zedong’s phrase, “political power comes from the barrel of a gun.”

ED has attached assets valued at Rs 64,920 crore linked to bank frauds: FM Sitharaman

IANS | March 30, 2026 10:11 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate has investigated 1,105 bank fraud cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and has attached proceeds of crime worth Rs 64,920 crore, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

PM Modi holds talks with Netherlands PM, focuses on semiconductors, green Hydrogen, water projects

IANS | March 30, 2026 10:05 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Rob Jetten of the Netherlands and expressed satisfaction over the growing bilateral ties between the two nations.

Liquor policy case: ED moves Delhi HC challenging Kejriwal's acquittal in complaints over non-compliance with summons

IANS | March 30, 2026 9:50 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order acquitting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in cases related to alleged non-compliance with summons in connection with the excise policy money laundering case.

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India emerges global leader in genetic resource compliance under Nagoya Protocol

Fake court, fake police: Retired Mumbai officer digitally arrested for 25 days, duped of Rs 1.57 crore

Life of Bhagwan Mahavir continues to illuminate path of truth, non-violence: PM Modi

‘Revere the veteran leader’: Nishikant Dubey clarifies remarks on Biju Patnaik

UP govt cracks down on black marketing at petrol, diesel and LPG outlets

'Biggest achievement of this govt': Tejasvi Surya targets K'taka govt over IPL ticket row

Maoism’s long saga: India’s tryst with Red Terror ends

ED has attached assets valued at Rs 64,920 crore linked to bank frauds: FM Sitharaman

PM Modi holds talks with Netherlands PM, focuses on semiconductors, green Hydrogen, water projects

Liquor policy case: ED moves Delhi HC challenging Kejriwal's acquittal in complaints over non-compliance with summons

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