Hold Maha assembly polls now, demands Raj Thackeray, in a comeback 'video' rally

Hold Maha assembly polls now, demands Raj Thackeray, in a comeback 'video' rally

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray on Wednesday launching a blistering attack on Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's government as well his estranged cousin and former CM Uddhav Thackeray as he demanded that the state elections must be held "immediately".



IPL 2023: Shreyas Iyer doubtful for participation in first half of tournament

IPL 2023: Shreyas Iyer doubtful for participation in first half of tournament

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) India's middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a recurrence of lower back injury during the Ahmedabad Test against Australia, is doubtful for participation in at least the first half of 2023 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Netaji's cell at Fort William in Kolkata continues to attract visitors

Netaji's cell at Fort William in Kolkata continues to attract visitors

Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) There may not be any official records regarding Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's incarceration within Fort William - the present headquarters of the Indian Army's Eastern Command in Kolkata - but the cell continues to attract visitors.

Scientists call out light pollution from LEO satellites

Scientists call out light pollution from LEO satellites

London, March 22 (IANS) Increasing light pollution, produced by low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, like Elon Musk's Starlink, is affecting astronomers who need unfettered access to dark night skies for their observations, scientists have argued.

Arizona Gov's move on race-based hair discrimination fuels hope for Sikhs

Arizona Gov's move on race-based hair discrimination fuels hope for Sikhs

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed an executive order prohibiting race-based hair discrimination in workplaces and schools, a move that could help Sikhs who must wear turban and maintain uncut hair and beard.

Disaster Management: Multi-state mega mock drill to be held in Gurugram

Disaster Management: Multi-state mega mock drill to be held in Gurugram

Gurugram, March 22 (IANS) In order to test the preparedness of disaster management in the event of an earthquake, a multi-state mega mock drill will be held at five places in Gurugram on March 24.

BJP demands CBI probe into Kochi landfill fire

BJP demands CBI probe into Kochi landfill fire

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) A fire at a waste processing unit in Kochi raged on for nearly two weeks this month, prompting the BJP to accuse the Kerala government of bending rules to hand over the contract to a company which is allegedly responsible for lapses leading to the fire.

China's graduates hit back as Communist Party tells them not to be picky about jobs

China's graduates hit back as Communist Party tells them not to be picky about jobs

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Amid an ongoing shortage of graduate jobs, the ruling Chinese Communist Party's propaganda machine has started telling young people in China that they shouldn't be too picky about the work they do, even if they hold high-level qualifications from top universities, according to a media report.

Human spillovers of bird flu rare but also lethal: Scientist

Human spillovers of bird flu rare but also lethal: Scientist

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Human infections from bird flu are typically rare but when they happen, it comes with a high rate of mortality of around 50 per cent, said Vinod Scaria, a biologist, on Wednesday.

Nitu, Nikhat, Saweety confirm medals at IBA Women's World Boxing Championships; enter semis

Nitu, Nikhat, Saweety confirm medals at IBA Women's World Boxing Championships; enter semis

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Riding on impressive performances, star Indian pugilists Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen and Saweety Boora registered thumping victories to confirm at least three medals for the hosts at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships by advancing to the semi-finals at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Wednesday.