The visits were meant for holding discussions on the Assembly election, and for exchange of views, the AIADMK leader says
New Delhi, March 23: The Chaitra Navratri festival is significant, as each day is dedicated to the worship of nine divine forms of the Goddess. On the sixth day, devotees honor Goddess Katyayani, the sixth incarnation. Goddess Katyayani is revered as a symbol of strength and liberation from fear. Her blessings are believed to alleviate ... Read more Discover the Divine: Temples to Visit on the Sixth Day of Chaitra Navratri for Blessings from Goddess Katyayani
DCW locked, funds stopped: Maliwal flags shutdown of Delhi Women's Commission; seeks urgent revival
Gold tumbles Rs 9,050, silver declines by Rs 10,500/kg in Delhi on weak demand
New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI) Gold prices slumped by Rs 9,050 to Rs 1.43 lakh per 10 grams while silver tumbled Rs 10,500 to Rs 2.30 lakh per kg in the national capital on Monday amid subdued domestic demand and weak global trends. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9 per cent purity plunged by Rs 9,050, or nearly 6 per cent, to Rs 1,43,600 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Fridays closing level of Rs 1,52,650 per 10 grams. Silver also declined sharply by Rs 10,500, or 4.36 per cent, to Rs 2,30,000 per
New Delhi, March 23: A significant opportunity has emerged for job seekers looking for government positions. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has officially announced the recruitment of three Senior Translator Officer positions. The application process has commenced in offline mode, with the deadline set for March 27. Candidates interested in applying are advised to ... Read more Recruitment for Senior Translator Officer Positions at Sports Authority of India Begins, Apply by March 27
Economic Growth Accelerates in Delhi Under BJP Government: Ashish Sood
New Delhi, March 23: Delhis Education Minister Ashish Sood announced that the latest economic survey for 2025-26 clearly indicates that the capitals economy is now more robust, dynamic, and on a path of rapid growth. He stated that the economic growth rate for Delhi in 2025-26 is recorded at 8.53%, which is an increase from ... Read more Economic Growth Accelerates in Delhi Under BJP Government: Ashish Sood
Supreme Court Directs PMK Founder S. Ramdas to Resolve Election Symbol Dispute in Civil Court
New Delhi, March 23: The Supreme Court has ruled on the petition filed by Dr. S. Ramdas, the founder of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), stating that the Election Commission does not have the authority to resolve the dispute regarding the partys Mango election symbol. The court upheld the Madras High Courts decision, which had ... Read more Supreme Court Directs PMK Founder S. Ramdas to Resolve Election Symbol Dispute in Civil Court
IPL 2026: I Put Myself In The Front - Axar Patel And Captaincy Unlocking His Never-seen-before Side
Indian Premier League: For most of his career, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel did what was asked of him - bowl when called upon and bat when needed to bail the team out of trouble. In going from junior cricket to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and now being a mainstay in the Indian white-ball side, Axar was the embodiment of a cricketer who did the hard work, trusted the process, and stayed in his lane. It worked handsomely starting Test career with a bang, while bagging the 2024 Mens T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy winners medals. But it was only when he became Indias vice-captain in T20Is (including in 2026 Mens T20 World Cup win) and Delhi Capitals (DC) handed him the leadership armband ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 that Axar realised there was an entirely different side which he never knew of bringing the best out of players and thinking about taking the team to victories. I think, and I feel that as a player, you do what the team requires of you, and that this is your role in cricket, and that is your role in bowling. Due to that, I wouldn't think much about my surroundings and just do my batting and bowling. But when you are in a leadership group, apart from yourself, you start thinking about how you can get the best out of this person and how this person can get me the cup. I think that side would get lost when I used to go to the ground. But, when I came to the leadership group, I started thinking about how to use this person and who should be fielding where - I think that side has come out for me through the leadership role, said Axar, while replying to a question from IANS in the pre-season press conference on Monday. That admission is a striking one, especially considering Axars jovial personality and head coach Hemang Badani even calling him one of the coolest players he has ever worked with. I have become more involved in deciding how to use this person and when to get him to bowl in a game. So, that side has come out for me. At the same time, as a leader, I put myself in the front. If there is any difficult situation, I do this work first so that it becomes easy for the rest. I think that in the last 10-12 months, since I came to the leadership group, I have started doing that, added Axar. That instinct will now be the cornerstone of his captaincy identity heading into IPL 2026, where Delhi Capitals arrive bolstered by the arrivals of David Miller, Ben Duckett, and Pathum Nissanka to complete a squad Axar believes is the most complete the franchise has assembled. The obvious question for any Indian player stepping into a T20 franchise leadership role is what they carry across from a national setup widely regarded as the gold standard of modern cricket culture. Axars answer was thoughtful willing to bring in Indias flexibility and adaptive playing culture into the DC set-up. I think it's a very different culture. Franchise cricket and Indian cricket are totally different because in franchise cricket, everyone comes from different countries and plays. In the Indian team, everyone knows that we have to play like this. It becomes very hard here. But as a captain, if I have to bring one thing, we talk about intent, and we will play like this. But I think the winning mentality of the Indian team is that they are flexible enough. In any situation, in any particular role, they adapt quickly. I think in franchise cricket also, if I am the captain and I bring this into this team, we can't play the same type of cricket. There are different venues and different pitches. We have to adapt. We will be flexible enough to set our game according to the conditions we get, he said. Further explaining about it, Axar stated, In the Indian team, the role is fixed -- like opener is this or that. In a franchise, the one who plays for his team, for his country, he has to play in the middle-order, and that role also gets adjusted, and with that, everything has to be adjusted. In the Indian team, everything is set. If possible, I would like to bring that - flexible enough and ready for any role and situation to play different types of cricket. If that flexibility is what Axar wants DCs identity to be, it equally defines his decision-making -- most visibly in how he navigates the increasingly data-heavy demands of T20 leadership of simply refusing to be enslaved by numbers. This is a complicated question. I am not saying that I do completely look at the data or match-ups. It depends on the situation as well - what is the situation, wicket, and which ground are we playing on, and who is the batter? It depends on the batter as well -- suppose if there are two or three batters like Nicholas Pooran, then how many finishers and batsmen are there like him in the world? Accordingly, I look at everything and assess. It is not that I do not look at the match-ups, nor do I even look at the data. I follow everything, but it depends on you - like you have everything, and it depends on when you want to use that weapon. For example, if you want to cut vegetables, you will not use a sword. It is very much the same in cricket -- when you are standing on the ground, and you have to make a decision, what do you feel at that time? Obviously, it also depends on my instincts. If I feel that this will happen, then I think this player will do it for me, and so it is a mix-up. In his second year as captain, Axar is equally clear that the culture he has built will not be dismantled in pursuit of novelty. As a captain, I am doing this in my second year. There will not be any drastic change. It will remain the same. The same culture is created in the team as well. We have to play our game calmly. At the same time, we have to play with an aggressive and fearless approach. Delhi Capitals have never won an IPL title, and in 2025, they missed the playoffs narrowly in a season that promised more. It is the franchise's most persistent wound and one that Axar, deliberately and firmly, refuses to reopen in the dressing room. Basically, as a skipper, I never raise that point. I think it is not discussed in the team that we lost so close. Yes, obviously, it is a matter of one or two games. If we had won one or two matches, it would have been fine. When the season ends, we think about what we could have done and what we could not have done. But as a team, I think we don't talk about it. I don't even want to bring it up because everyone knows it. Obviously, when people see it on social media, they also talk about it. They say, we didn't qualify, we are not winning. Again, if the senior guys and the coach talk about it, obviously, they will have the same negativity. We don't talk about it, but in the back of the mind, everyone knows what is going on. So we try to be as positive as possible. We talk more about how we want to play and what we want to work on. We don't talk about what we could have done. Axar arrived in the DC fold after his two stunning catches in India's 2026 T20 World Cup semifinal win over England a sensational running catch seeing the back of Harry Brook and relaying the catch to Shivam Dube to dismiss Will Jacks. These are memories that send a player into cricketing folklore, though Axar admitted its full magnitude only registered once the World Cup was over. I was not active on social media at that time. But it was in my thoughts, and when I was watching reels later, after friends used to send it to me, at that time, you don't realise what happened, as I used to follow my process. I didn't realise it then, but when I saw it in videos later, I realised it was tough, and I caught it. Obviously, in the first catch, it is tough to run backwards. You have to cover that distance. In that match, I had to catch like this in that situation, and I feel grateful and proud that I did it. But when you practice, when you work hard, when you go to the ground, you get the result, and I am very grateful for that. When DC open their IPL 2026 campaign on April 1 against Lucknow Super Giants, Axar will step on the field as a captain who finally believes this is the year where he can show his enhanced leadership skills to lead the team to championship glory. For Delhi Capitals, I am very excited. One thing that makes me excited is that the mistakes we made in the last season and the opening and fast-bowling issues that we had, we got the proper team that we needed in the auction. When DC open their IPL 2026 campaign on April 1 against Lucknow Super Giants, Axar will step on the field as a captain who finally believes this is the year where he can show his enhanced leadership skills to lead the team to championship glory. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The people around my players and me are very excited to do well, and seeing all that makes me more excited. As a captain, you want your players to give 100 percent for the team, and you want them to give that, which makes me more excited. Article Source: IANS
Questions Arise Over Riyan Parags Captaincy for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026
New Delhi, March 23: Former Indian cricket team opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth has raised concerns regarding the Rajasthan Royals decision to appoint Riyan Parag as captain for IPL 2026. Srikkanth remarked that Parag is treated like royalty within the franchise. Srikkanth expressed his surprise on his YouTube channel, stating, The decision to make Riyan Parag captain ... Read more Questions Arise Over Riyan Parags Captaincy for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026
Two Indian LPG tankers carrying days supply sail through Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI) Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying roughly a days supply of the countrys cooking gas, have safely navigated through the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach Indian shores over the next two days. LPG tankers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, sailing close to each other, started from the Persian Gulf on Monday morning before crossing the strait, ship tracking data showed. The two ships are carrying about 92,000 tonnes of LPG, said Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, at a news briefing. The movement has
Former Punjab Minister Laljit Bhullar Arrested Amid Controversy
New Delhi, March 23: In a significant development in the case surrounding the death of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the district manager of the Punjab Warehousing Corporation (PWC), former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has been arrested. This action was taken by the Fatehgarh Sahib police following directives from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Reacting to the arrest, ... Read more Former Punjab Minister Laljit Bhullar Arrested Amid Controversy
Mamata Banerjee on High Alert Ahead of Bhawanipur Elections in West Bengal
New Delhi, March 23: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is gearing up for a tough contest in the Bhawanipur assembly constituency in South Kolkata, facing off against opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari. Despite projecting confidence, the Trinamool Congress is taking no chances. In the 2021 assembly elections, Banerjee lost to her former ally Adhikari in Nandigram by ... Read more Mamata Banerjee on High Alert Ahead of Bhawanipur Elections in West Bengal
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Sri Lankan Parliamentary Delegation Meets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Staff Reporter / New Delhi A Sri Lankan Parliamentary Delegation led by Mr. S. M. Marikkar, Chairman of the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Issues, Parliament of Sri Lanka, called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today at Parliament House. Mr. Birla welcomed the delegation, describing Sri Lanka as a close neighbor and []
Priyanka Gandhi Calls for Discussion on PM Modis Remarks in Parliament
New Delhi, March 23: In the Lok Sabha, AICC General Secretary and MP Priyanka Gandhi emphasized the need for a discussion following Prime Minister Modis recent statements. She noted that while the Prime Minister updated the nation on current situations, he did not introduce many new points. We should discuss the notice we submitted for ... Read more Priyanka Gandhi Calls for Discussion on PM Modis Remarks in Parliament
Delhi vehicle count rises 7.9 per cent to 87.6 lakh in 2025-26: Economic Survey
As per the report, the number of vehicles per thousand population was 522 as of March 19, 2026. The total number of vehicles registered till 2025-26 was around 87.61 lakh, increasing from 81.18 lakh registered in the previous financial year.
Essential Foot Care Tips for Summer: Keep Your Feet Healthy and Fresh
New Delhi, March 23: As the weather changes, we experience chilly mornings and evenings alongside hot days. This shift makes foot care increasingly important. The intense sunlight, sweat, and dust significantly affect our feet, which are often confined in shoes and sandals throughout the day. Consequently, issues like odor, itching, burning, and fungal infections become ... Read more Essential Foot Care Tips for Summer: Keep Your Feet Healthy and Fresh
Delhi adds 1,288 hospital beds; over 5 lakh emergency calls handled in 2025: Economic Survey
Delhi's healthcare saw a modest bed expansion in 2025-26, adding 1,288 beds, primarily in Delhi government hospitals. Future plans include over 15,400 beds from new and remodelled facilities. Emergency response efficiency improved, and vector-borne diseases significantly declined.
Delhi plans hospital integration to boost PG medical seats, specialist training
Delhi is set to significantly increase postgraduate medical seats. Key state hospitals will be integrated into a single structure, similar to AIIMS. This move aims to boost specialist training capacity and improve healthcare delivery. Faculty will be pooled, leading to more seats in departments like Radiology and Pathology. New courses in specialized fields are also planned.
President Murmu urges stakeholders to work together to end tuberculosis for all
New Delhi, Mar 23: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday asked all stakeholders to work together with collective resolve to end tuberculosis once and for all. In a message, she said tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a significant public health challenge, affecting millions of lives across the world. However, TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan has made remarkable progress in expanding early diagnosis, ensuring free treatment, strengthening nutritional support and improving patient care, Murmu said on the eve of World Tuberculosis Day. This [] The post President Murmu urges stakeholders to work together to end tuberculosis for all appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP President Nitin Naveen to Visit West Bengal on March 24-25
New Delhi, March 23: Nitin Naveen, the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will visit West Bengal on March 24 and 25. During his visit, he will participate in organizational meetings in Kolkata. He is also scheduled to meet with leaders of the states core group to discuss preparations for the upcoming assembly ... Read more BJP President Nitin Naveen to Visit West Bengal on March 24-25
Domestic Help Held From Jammu For Stealing Rs 3.5 Lakh From Elderly Employer In Delhi
New Delhi, Mar 23: A 23-year-old domestic help has been arrested from Jammu for allegedly stealing Rs 3.5 lakh from the house of a senior citizen in northwest Delhis Mukherjee Nagar area, an official said on Monday. The accused has been identified as Tilakram, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, he said. According to the police, the complainant, Arti Jaiswal (66), a resident of Tagore Park, reported that Rs 3.5 lakh had been stolen from her house on March 14 during [] The post Domestic Help Held From Jammu For Stealing Rs 3.5 Lakh From Elderly Employer In Delhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Iran Denies Claims of $2 Million Charges for Ships Passing Through Hormuz Strait
New Delhi, March 23: The Iranian embassy in India has taken a firm stance against claims that ships passing through the Hormuz Strait are being charged $2 million. In an official statement, the embassy declared that such allegations are completely false, misleading, and baseless, with no connection to reality. The embassy clarified that these statements ... Read more Iran Denies Claims of $2 Million Charges for Ships Passing Through Hormuz Strait
The Benefits and Precautions of Consuming Sprouted Foods
New Delhi, March 23: Sprouted foods are gaining popularity for their health benefits. They are rich in protein and fiber, essential for energy and muscle development. However, incorporating them into your diet can be challenging. Many people are unaware of the correct way to consume sprouted grains. While sprouted foods can be beneficial, Ayurveda suggests ... Read more The Benefits and Precautions of Consuming Sprouted Foods
Decriminalisation drive gathers pace with Corporate Laws Amendment Bill
R. Suryamurthy / New Delhi India on Monday moved to recalibrate its corporate regulatory framework with the introduction of the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, a reform package that seeks to ease compliance burdens while tightening oversight in critical areas such as auditing, governance and financial reporting. Spanning more than a []
'Don't like it': Axar Patel questions all-rounder's role with IPL Impact Player rule
Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel expressed his dislike for the Impact Player rule ahead of IPL 2026, believing it devalues all-rounders. He feels teams now prioritize specialist players, impacting his role. Despite a challenging bowling season in 2025 due to a finger injury, Axar had a strong batting performance, scoring significantly.
Axar Patel Critiques Impact Player Rule in IPL
New Delhi, March 23: Axar Patel, captain of the Delhi Capitals, has expressed his discontent with the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He believes this rule undermines the role of all-rounders. In a recent press conference, Axar stated, To be honest, I do not like this rule. As an all-rounder, I ... Read more Axar Patel Critiques Impact Player Rule in IPL
The Indian Premier League: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season will proceed as planned, with the availability and participation of certain overseas players to be determined by the franchises, a league official told IANS. The statement comes amid uncertainty surrounding the participation of some foreign recruits ahead of the tournament. While a few international players are yet to link up with their respective squads due to injuries, others may skip the tournament as part of workload management plans. Delhi Capitals also mentioned that theyre waiting for Cricket Australia to take a call on Mitchell Starcs participation, as he has yet to receive an NOC while they monitor his workload. The responsibility of finalising participation, however, lies entirely with the franchises. It is up to the franchises to decide on the participation of some foreign players who are missing the tournament. Only the injured players are yet to join, while some others are managing workload concerns. That decision will rest with the franchises. The IPL will commence as scheduled and with full fanfare, an IPL official told IANS. The responsibility of finalising participation, however, lies entirely with the franchises. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Despite these concerns, the league remains confident of a smooth start, maintaining that the tournament will retain its scale and spectacle when it begins. The 19th edition of the cash-rich event, featuring 10 teams and 74 matches, is set to begin on March 28 with a clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Article Source: IANS
India Emerges as a Solution Amid Global Crisis, Says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
New Delhi, March 23: BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi addressed the ongoing global crisis stemming from the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. He emphasized that India is playing a crucial role in finding solutions with wisdom, sensitivity, coordination, and dialogue. The government is working diligently to ensure that people face minimal issues ... Read more India Emerges as a Solution Amid Global Crisis, Says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Axar Patel Makes Big Remark On Team India's 'Tradition': Temple Visits Not A Bad Thing'
Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel opened up about the 'tradition' of the Indian cricket team to visit temples during bilateral series as well as ICC tournaments.
The Association for Reinventing School Education (ARISE) convened its Members Meeting at Varanasi, bringing together founders and leaders of progressive schools from across India for two days of strategic dialogue, sectoral deliberations, and institutional transition. The meeting marked two years of ARISE as an independent institution and nearly a decade of its collective journey since inception within FICCI, reflecting the organizations growing credibility as a unified national platform for school leaders. ARISE members from across India at the ARISE Members Meeting, representing a unified community of progressive school leaders Day One commenced with a Special Address by Dr. Joseph Emmanuel, Chief Executive and Secretary, CISCE, who highlighted the transformative potential of collective leadership in education. When progressive schools come together with shared purpose and collective strength, they can transform the school education landscape in phenomenal ways. Platforms like ARISE enable collaboration and systemic progress that individual institutions cannot achieve in isolation, said Dr. Emmanuel. The engagement was also graced by Dr. Praggya M Singh, Professor & Director (Academics), CBSE. Strengthening school education requires a sustained focus on academic quality, capacity building, and effective implementation at the institutional level. Interactions with school leaders provide valuable ground-level insights into classroom realities and emerging needs, which are essential for shaping responsive academic initiatives, said Ms. Singh . There was also representation from international boards including Mr. Mahesh Balakrishnan, Manager, South Asia, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Mr. Vinay Sharma, Senior Vice President and Regional Director, South Asia, Cambridge International Education reflecting the broad spectrum of institutional engagement across national and global school education frameworks. The meeting featured expert inputs and structured discussions on leadership effectiveness, institutional governance, and emerging priorities for the sector. Day Two focused on ARISEs forward roadmap, including key initiatives to strengthen member engagement and knowledge exchange. Members participated in focused deliberations on Learning & Development and Liberalising the K-12 sector, addressing leadership capacity building, professional development, regulatory challenges, and policy priorities to identify actionable advocacy areas for 202627. An expert session on the Decoding of New Labour Codes provided practical guidance on interpretation, compliance requirements, and operational implications for educational institutions. A key highlight of the meeting was the Presidential Baton Passing Ceremony, during which the new Company Board, Governing Body and State Councils for FY 202627 were announced. The newly constituted State Councils for the year FY 2026-27 are as follows: Andhra Pradesh: Chair M. Padma Subrahmanyam; Co-Chair Mahadev Vasireddy Assam: Chair Nellie Ahmed Bihar: Chair Mrigya Singh Gujarat: Chair Kavish Gadia; Co-Chair Kush Dinesh Sakaria Haryana: Chair Aditi Misra; Co-Chair Yash Prakash Jammu & Kashmir: Chair Nandan Kuthiala Karnataka: Chair Srinivas Kumar Chalasani Madhya Pradesh: Chair Siddharth Singh Girnar Maharashtra: Chair Irshad Patel; Co-Chair Shailesh Dalmia New Delhi: Chair Rahul Aggarwal; Co-Chair Jyoti Arora Odisha: Chair Dr. Silpi Sahoo Punjab: Chair Manjot Dhillon; Co-Chair Robin Aggarwal Chandigarh: Chair Gurpreet Bakshi Rajasthan: Chair Ragini Kachhwaha; Co-Chair Deepak Sharma Uttar Pradesh: Chair Shalini Singh; Co-Chair Khwaja Saifi Yunus Uttarakhand: Chair Bharat Goyal; Co-Chair Manoj Kumar Khera Telangana: Chair Meghana Jupally; Co-Chair Satya Datla Tamil Nadu: Chair Vikram Ramakrishnan; Co-Chair R. J. Thayumanaswamy West Bengal: Chair Pradip Kumar Agarwal Kerala: Chair Rajesh George Kulangara These councils will play a critical role in strengthening ARISEs state-level engagement, regional initiatives, and policy dialogue across the country. Outgoing President Mr. Praveen Raju, Founder, Suchitra Academy and Sagebrook International School, Hyderabad, reflected on ARISEs institutional growth. Over the past two years as an independent institution, ARISE has grown significantly institutionally, structurally, and in membership emerging as a credible and unified national platform for progressive school leaders. The trust and spirit of collaboration among members remain the foundation of this journey, he said. President-Elect Dr. Arunabh Singh, Director, Nehru World School & Co-founder, Heathy Planet TGA emphasized continuity and forward momentum. ARISE represents the collective voice of progressive schools across the country. Going forward, our focus will be on strengthening collaboration, advancing policy engagement, and building future-ready institutions that place students at the centre, he stated. The ceremony also recognized members for their contributions to ARISE initiatives, underscoring the organizations participatory ethos. The Members Meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration, advancing reform-oriented dialogue, and shaping the future of school education in India. About ARISE ARISE (The Association for Reinventing School Education) is an autonomous body that brings together some of the countrys most progressive and intellectual minds including School Promoters, Edupreneurs & Leaders who remain committed and focused on serving as a beacon for change within the diverse and dynamic landscape of Indias school education system. Living up to the motto Student First , ARISE recognises the complexity and the unique challenges faced by both independent private schools and public / government schools and will continue to play an important role to be a collaborative platform to bring together forward-thinking school founders, educators, policy makers, think tanks, educationists, civil society experts and technical experts. As a collegium, ARISE represents over 1800+ Schools, 95,000 Teachers, and 1.5 Million Students .
No plan to restore 1-year BEd programme: Education Ministry tells Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI, Mar 23: The Ministry of Education on Monday ruled out restoring the duration of the Bachelor of Education (BEd) programme to one year. The information was shared by Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary in response to a written question in Lok Sabha. As per information received from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), the statutory authority responsible for laying down norms and standards for teacher education programmes in the country, at present, there is [] The post No plan to restore 1-year BEd programme: Education Ministry tells Lok Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rejection Rate Of RTI Applications Came Down To 3.26 Per Cent In 2024-25: Centre In Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, Mar 23: The rejection rate of Right to Information (RTI) applications has come down to 3.26 per cent in 2024-25 from 7.21 per cent in 2013-14, the Centre has said. The data on RTI applications received, replied and rejected along with the reasons of rejection, in respect of public authorities in the central government, is available in the annual report of the Central Information Commission (CIC), for the respective years, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh [] The post Rejection Rate Of RTI Applications Came Down To 3.26 Per Cent In 2024-25: Centre In Rajya Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Raghav Chadha Urges Telecom Firms To Allow Carry-Forward Of Unused Data
NEW DELHI, Mar 23: AAP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Monday suggested that telecom companies should allow the carry-forward of unused data into the next cycle so consumers can use what they have already paid for. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Chadha said telecom companies offer recharge plans with daily data limits like 1.5GB, 2GB or 3GB per day which is reset every 24 hours. Any unused data expires and roll-over does not [] The post Raghav Chadha Urges Telecom Firms To Allow Carry-Forward Of Unused Data appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The 'buried' love stories: Lives lost in the name of honour
A wave of alleged honor killings across India sees families brutally murdering young couples who defy caste, interfaith, or societal norms. From UP's Moradabad to Gujarat's Rajkot, lovers are lured, attacked, and disposed of, highlighting a grim clash between personal choice and entrenched traditions. These premeditated acts underscore a disturbing national pattern.
Delhi's per capita income 2.5 times national average: Economic survey
Delhi's per capita income is expected to be 5,31,610 in the financial year 2025-26, according to an economic survey presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Raghav Chadha Demands Mobile Data Rollover, Transfer Among Users
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Monday made a strong pitch for egulation and rationalisation of mobile data, demanding that the big telecom giants make adequate provisions for rollover of unused data and also i
The Impact of Pitta Imbalance on Premature Graying: Causes and Remedies
New Delhi, March 23: The issue of premature graying hair has become increasingly common among younger individuals today. Contrary to popular belief, gray hair is not merely a sign of aging; it often indicates a deficiency in nutrition. Several factors can contribute to hair turning gray, but Ayurveda links this phenomenon primarily to an increase ... Read more The Impact of Pitta Imbalance on Premature Graying: Causes and Remedies
'Highly inflammable' materials stored in building's basement: Ashish Sood on Palam fire
A devastating fire in Palam claimed nine lives. Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood stated highly inflammable materials were stored in the building's basement. He accused the AAP of playing politics over the tragedy. Sood highlighted past fire incidents and the previous government's inaction on modernizing the fire service.
Delhi Metro Phase III: 14 interchange stations to get FOBs, ramps for seamless connectivity
Delhi Metro is building 14 new interchange stations. These will connect Pink and Magenta lines with other existing metro routes. Commuters will experience easier transfers with new foot overbridges, ramps, and underground passages. Travelators will assist passengers at busy hubs. Color-coded signs will guide travelers. This expansion aims for seamless travel across Delhi's metro network.
Delhi Capitals say Cricket Australia yet to issue NOC to Starc, hopeful of his arrival before opener
The anticipation is building for the Delhi Capitals as they await Cricket Australia's No Objection Certificate for their ace bowler Mitchell Starc. With the IPL season kicking off on April 1, the team is eager to have Starc on board. Coach Hemang Badani has confirmed that discussions about Starc's fitness are ongoing with Cricket Australia.
I Dont Like The Impact Player Rule: Axar
Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel said he is personally not in favour of the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that it reduces the role of all-rounders in the ten-team tournament, whose 19th edition starts on March 28. The Impact Player rule, introduced in 2023, allows all ten IPL teams to substitute either a batter or bowler in any innings of the match. I don't like this rule, honestly, because I am an all-rounder. Earlier, you would pick an allrounder for batting and bowling. But because of this rule, the team management goes for a particular batsman or bowler, thinking 'Why do we need an allrounder?' Since I am an allrounder, I don't like the rule. At the same time, rules are rules and we need to follow them. From a personal point of view though, I don't like the rule, said Axar in a pre-season press conference on Monday. DC will open their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1. This is not the first time Axar has expressed displeasure about the ruling in 2024, as DCs vice-captain, Axar had said that his batting position was affected by Impact Player rule. Despite an IPL career economy rate of 7.3, Axar endured his weakest bowling season last year since joining DC in 2019, conceding at 8.5 runs per over and taking just five wickets in 11 innings. He clarified that his lean bowling returns last year was due to a finger injury sustained during the victorious 2025 Champions Trophy campaign and not caused by the Impact Player rule. The 2025 Champions Trophy was right before the IPL. During CT, my spinning finger sustained a cut: when I was bowling, because of the seam of the ball, it kept getting cut further. It turned into a deep cut. Because of that, I couldn't put pressure and rotation on the ball. I was bowling less because of that and was thinking of bowling only wherever needed and saving my finger. After seven matches, when my finger healed, I resumed bowling. It was not because of the Impact Player rule, he said. Despite the lean bowling returns, Axar compensated it with one of his best batting campaigns in 2025 - scoring 263 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 158, including four 30-plus scores. He struck at 159 in the middle overs and provided momentum to DCs innings. Since IPL 2025, his T20I batting returns have been modest, with 167 runs at an average of 18.6 and a strike rate of 119, though he has continued to bowl with control, taking 26 wickets at an economy of 7.7 thus earning him the tag of crisis-man, a player who can bail the team out of tough situations. You've seen me be the same for so many years: whatever the team requires, I do that. That's why the tag of crisis-man has come up. I take up the role as per the team's requirement, be it a finisher or a middle-order batter. We keep discussing: if a person is scoring four in two, or twelve in two, or 80 runs as an opener: all those roles are important for the team. Since IPL 2025, his T20I batting returns have been modest, with 167 runs at an average of 18.6 and a strike rate of 119, though he has continued to bowl with control, taking 26 wickets at an economy of 7.7 thus earning him the tag of crisis-man, a player who can bail the team out of tough situations. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Due to that, you're not readying your mind for one particular position. I am prepared for every role. I am fit to do that. If you don't think that way, you are limiting yourself and if you don't get what you want, you feel down and don't give your 100 percent, added Axar. Article Source: IANS
Four Jammu Kashmirborn IAS Officers Posted as Assistant Secretaries in Central Ministries
SRINAGAR: In a major development, four Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been posted as Assistant Secretaries in various central ministries in New Delhi. An official memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training confirmed that the officersAnmol Rathore, Arjun Gupta, Seerat Baji, and Aparajita Aryanwill join []
Delhi Police issue traffic restrictions ahead of Navratri 2026, check details
Traffic movement will be restricted on several key roads in central Delhi due to Navratri celebrations at the Jhandewalan Temple from March 23 to March 27, police said on Monday
Opposition Criticizes Government Over Rising LPG Prices Amid Global Tensions
New Delhi, March 23: Political activity has intensified in response to ongoing conflicts in West Asia. Leaders from various parties have raised serious concerns regarding the central governments policies, rising inflation, and national security. Congress MP Rajeev Shukla expressed his worries about the war in West Asia, stating that it must cease under any circumstances. ... Read more Opposition Criticizes Government Over Rising LPG Prices Amid Global Tensions
We Will Try New Openers: Delhi Capitals On Top-order Issues
Lucknow Super Giants: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has insisted that the franchise has found an answer to their top-order woes by bringing in fresh options like Prithvi Shaw, Ben Duckett and Pathum Nissanka through the auction ahead of the IPL 2026 season starting on March 28. DC posted the second-lowest run rate and batting average in the batting powerplay during IPL 2025. Opening partnerships were a major concern, as DCs opening stands averaged just 21.8 runs the lowest among all teams and yielding only two fifty-plus stands in 14 innings. DC experimented with seven different opening combinations but failed to find success, leading to a rethink ahead of the new season and with the hope that stability at the top in 2026 will replace the constant chopping and changing that hurt them in 2025. The answer to that is quite straightforward. The only way to address that is to find somebody who can do the job for us. It didn't work for us last year. Hence, you saw the changes with Porel, KL, Faf, Jake. We have gone out and picked a few openers. We have gone back to Prithvi Shaw, then we got Ben Duckett and Pathum Nissanka. We have genuinely addressed that issue by picking those players. The opening slot was a target area for us in the auction and we have pretty much done that, Badani said while replying to a question from IANS in the pre-season press conference on Monday. DC, led by Axar Patel, will open their IPL 2026 campaign against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1. Venugopal Rao, Director of Cricket at DC, echoed the sentiment. Same here. We will try new openers. Badani also noted the rapid evolution of T20 cricket in the last 12 months, noting that higher scores had become the norm and that Indias triumph at the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup reflected the new template. I think it is pretty much the case with cricket as such. Cricket has evolved to a point where 180 is not sufficient and you will have to have good shots at the top. We have gone by and seen what has happened in the World Cup in recent times with skipper (Axar) winning it for the second time and you have seen scores of 250, 240 - we have also seen similar scores last year with the IPL. I think once we have had the impact player, even though the world cup does not have the impact player, I think it is the intent that everyone shows of late and that will be the way forward for cricket in this format itself. A similar concept is also brewing in terms of bowling strategies, added Badani. There was a concept of dot balls. We used to say bowl dot balls. Now it is more the case of how do you minimize boundary balls and how do you minimise the boundary ball in an over? Or Try and reduce the boundary ball in an over rather than just bowl a dot ball. So I am happy we are taking six singles rather than bowling two dot balls and getting three boundaries, he added. On DCs long-standing wait for an IPL title, Badani stated the focus was on improvement and clinching the trophy in 2026 rather than dwelling on past campaigns. We don't have to necessarily re-emphasise what's happened or how the season has gone. Every player who has played for us last year or even through the season recognises that we could have finished differently. It's not for us to keep driving that and drilling it into their heads, try and be a lot more objective about how we will get better, what is it that you can add value, how can you be better than what you are right now to make sure that we cross the line. That's pretty much the conversation that we have. Yes, we have a review chat after the season is done as to what are the areas that we need to work on for the next year and accordingly plan and we are here again in 2026. Badani further said the franchise had found stability in leadership with Axar continuing as their captain. I can't really speak of what's happened in the past, because I haven't been a part of this environment. I've just been with them since last year. It was a conscious call that look at somebody who's been with us, understands the people, fans, ground, environment, and the management. It was quite straightforward for us that Axar was the man. Hence, we've also again tried to stick with him. I thought we had a very good season. Maybe we didn't finish off the way we would have liked, but I thought we had a great start. That also speaks of a young leader that you see in him. He's been around for a long time. Also, a long-standing Delhi-ite, Delhi Capitals boy, no better person to lead the side than him. Here again, he's here as the leader for us, come season two. On Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi, whos coming for his maiden IPL stint after becoming the leading wicket-taker in Jammu & Kashmirs maiden Ranji Trophy win, Badani dismissed concerns over price tag of Rs 8.4 crore bringing any pressure on him and praised his consistency. I have been seeing him for 2-2.5 years. He was somebody who was working with another fast bowler who has worked with me in SRH. I have known him from those days. What I see with him is the consistency that he brings to the table. He is somebody who is not just about picking wickets. It's about how consistent he is with his line and length and he is somebody who might believe that. He is a guy who will pick wickets for us up top. In the last 6 years, we have seen his white ball record also, which has actually gone under the radar. I have been seeing him for 2-2.5 years. He was somebody who was working with another fast bowler who has worked with me in SRH. I have known him from those days. What I see with him is the consistency that he brings to the table. He is somebody who is not just about picking wickets. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But I think it's upon each individual. We have seen in the past where players have got affected by the price tag and have felt the heat of getting paid. But it has had an impact in the past on a few players and that does not necessarily mean it will do or for sure it won't happen here, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Four J&K-Born IAS Officers Posted Assistant Secretaries In Central Ministries
JAMMU, Mar 23: In a significant development, four IAS officers hailing from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been posted as Assistant Secretaries in various central ministries in New Delhi. According to an official memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training, the officersAnmol Rathore, Arjun Gupta, Seerat Baji, and Aparajita Aryanwill join the Government of India for an eight-week attachment starting May 4, 2026. As part of this prestigious central posting, Anmol Rathore has been assigned to [] The post Four J&K-Born IAS Officers Posted Assistant Secretaries In Central Ministries appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi Urges Swift Action Against Black Marketing and Hoarding
New Delhi, March 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Monday, emphasizing the need for unity in facing challenges similar to those encountered during the pandemic. He stated that we must remain prepared, demonstrating patience, restraint, and a calm mindset to tackle every obstacle. This is our identity and strength, and we ... Read more PM Modi Urges Swift Action Against Black Marketing and Hoarding
No Proposal For Farm Loan Waiver, Govt Focuses On Credit Support: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Mar 23: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said there is no proposal under consideration for a complete loan waiver for farmers, while outlining measures taken to strengthen their financial condition. Replying in the Lok Sabha, she said the government is ensuring timely and adequate credit through schemes like the Kisan Credit Card, [] The post No Proposal For Farm Loan Waiver, Govt Focuses On Credit Support: Sitharaman appeared first on Northlines .
West Asia Crisis Worrisome, Impacting Economy, Lives: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia as worrisome, saying it is adversely affecting the global economy and peoples livelihoods. Making a statement in the Lok Sabha, Modi said the ongoing crisis, which has continued for over three weeks, has posed significant economic and humanitarian [] The post West Asia Crisis Worrisome, Impacting Economy, Lives: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .
Axar Patel 'Not A Fan' Of This Rule, Makes Stunning Remark Just Ahead Of IPL 2026
At the season opener press conference of Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel said he believes the impact sub rule in IPL has reduced the role of all-rounders.
LetzRyd raised USD 4mn in new funding round led by JIF Capital
NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Start-up mobility fleet platform LetzRyd on Monday said it has raised USD 4 million (over Rs 35 crore) in a new funding round led by JIF Capital Ltd. The round also saw participation from Japan-based venture capital firm 15th Rock, and existing investor UNLEASH Capital Partners, Inc, LetzRyd said in a statement. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen LetzRyds fleet network, scale its operating platform, and improve technology-led fleet and driver lifecycle management, it [] The post LetzRyd raised USD 4mn in new funding round led by JIF Capital appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Euro Pratik Sales acquires 51 pc stake in Chawla Brothers for Rs 33.2 cr
NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Decorative wall panels and interior solutions player Euro Pratik Sales on Monday said it has acquired a 51 per cent stake in Chawla Brothers for Rs 33.2 crore. The acquisition of Chawla Brothers, a well-established decorative surfaces business in North India, is expected to be completed by March 31, 2026, Euro Pratik Sales said in a statement. The acquisition is valued at Rs 33.2 crore, including capital infusion of Rs 4.1 crore, and will be funded [] The post Euro Pratik Sales acquires 51 pc stake in Chawla Brothers for Rs 33.2 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Did Not Say Anything New, Discussion On West Asia Should Happen In Parl: Priyanka
NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not say anything new in his statement on the West Asia situation in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asserted on Monday and demanded a Parliament discussion so all sides can put forward their views in the matter. The prime minister said in his statement that the security of Indians has been the governments biggest priority in times of conflict, and the Centre is sensitive, vigilant and also ready [] The post PM Did Not Say Anything New, Discussion On West Asia Should Happen In Parl: Priyanka appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Crude oil climbs Rs 359 to Rs 9,617 per barrel in futures trade
NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Crude oil prices rose sharply by Rs 359 to Rs 9,617 per barrel on Monday, marking their fourth straight session of gains in futures trade amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and supply concerns. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for the April contract climbed Rs 359, or nearly 4 per cent, to Rs 9,617 per barrel. The May-delivery increased by Rs 436, or nearly 5 per cent, to hit a lifetime high of [] The post Crude oil climbs Rs 359 to Rs 9,617 per barrel in futures trade appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hindustan Zinc partners with Tata Steel to expand use of low-carbon zinc in steel manufacturing
NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd on Monday said it has partnered with Tata Steel to expand the use of its low-carbon zinc solution, EcoZen, in steel manufacturing. The partnership highlights both firms resolve to weave climate priorities into their core operations and sourcing strategies. Hindustan Zinc has strengthened its longstanding association with Tata Steel to expand the integration of EcoZen, its lowcarbon zinc solution into sustainable steel manufacturing, Hindustan Zinc said in a filing to [] The post Hindustan Zinc partners with Tata Steel to expand use of low-carbon zinc in steel manufacturing appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JP Nadda To Flag Off 'TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan - 100 Days Campaign' On World Tuberculosis Day
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The government is set to commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2026 with a national event on March 24, to showcase key achievements, innovative strategies, and strengthened community engagement under the National Tubercul
Delhi High Court restrains transfer of Legends League Cricket rights in JioStar dispute
The Delhi High Court has stopped Absolute Legends Sports from selling media and commercial rights for the Legends League Cricket Masters T20 tournament. This order comes amid a dispute with JioStar India over unpaid dues. The court wants to protect the tournament's rights until the arbitration process is complete.
It may split votes: Opposition criticises OwaisiHumayun Kabir poll tie-up
New Delhi: Opposition leaders on Monday, March 23, criticised the alliance between the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir, saying such moves could divide votes and weaken secular parties ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections. AIMIMs Asaduddin Owaisi has tied up with Humayun Kabirs Aam Janata Unnayan Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers set to crossStrait of Hormuz
New Delhi: Two more Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers have started their journey from the Persian Gulf and are expected to cross the war-hit Strait of Hormuz before heading to Indian ports, ship tracking data showed. LPG tankers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, sailing close to each other on Monday, March 23, afternoon, were Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India and Germany Discuss Middle East Tensions Amid Rising Conflicts
New Delhi, March 23: Indias External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar engaged in discussions with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul regarding the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The two leaders agreed to maintain close contact amid the evolving situation. Dr. Jaishankar shared insights about the conversation on the social media platform X, stating, Last ... Read more India and Germany Discuss Middle East Tensions Amid Rising Conflicts
Over 3.75 lakh Indians have returned safely: PM Modi on Middle East conflict
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, March 23, said that over 3,75,000 Indians have returned safely to India from the Middle East, including 1,000 from Iran, and reaffirmed his governments commitment to provide every possible assistance to those in need. Speaking about the conflict in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister said that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
LPG Connections Reach Nearly Every Household Under PMUY Initiative
New Delhi, March 23: The implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has significantly expanded LPG access across the country, reaching nearly every household. As of March 1, 2026, approximately 105.6 million PMUY connections have been distributed nationwide, including 5.26 million in Maharashtra and 4.39 million in Gujarat. This information was presented in Parliament ... Read more LPG Connections Reach Nearly Every Household Under PMUY Initiative
No Proposal For Complete Loan Waiver For Farmers: Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, Mar 23: There is no proposal of a complete loan waiver for farmers under consideration with the central government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament on Monday. However, she said, the government has taken several measures to strengthen the economic conditions of the farmers, including timely and adequate credit through Kisan Credit Card (KCC), wherein crop loan up to Rs 3 lakh is provided at subsidised interest rates under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS), with additional incentives [] The post No Proposal For Complete Loan Waiver For Farmers: Nirmala Sitharaman appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IPL 2026: Waiting For Starc To Get NoC From Cricket Australia, Says DC Head Coach Badani
DC Captain Axar Patel: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani said the franchise is awaiting the arrival of Australia left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc ahead of IPL 2026, saying that they are also waiting for him to get the No-Objection Certificate (NoC) from Cricket Australia. Starc, 36, is set to miss at least the opening phase of IPL 2026 due to Cricket Australia monitoring his workload ahead of a hectic international season. His absence will mean that DC will have to rejig their bowling plans, considering they have earmarked Starc as their pace bowling spearhead. Starc was the franchises second-highest wicket-taker last season, claiming 14 wickets in 11 matches and DC retained him after securing his services for Rs 11.75 crore at the auction ahead of the 2025 edition of the competition. DC will open their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1. With Mitchell Starc, we are waiting to hear from Cricket Australia. We are waiting for him to get the NOC from Cricket Australia. Once he gets that we will know what is happening and when we will join the team. We're in constant touch with him. We have updates - as in he's been bowling, he's had a bowl of two days back. But unless the Cricket Australia signs off on him saying he's fit to play, there's very little that a franchise can do, said Badani in the pre-season press conference on Monday. Venugopal Rao, DCs Director of Cricket, insisted that the side will provide an update once Starcs departure for IPL 2026 is certain. No, he's coming. He's waiting for Cricket Australia clearance, on both workload and fitness. We're monitoring the whole thing. As soon as there's an update, we'll update you. DC Captain Axar Patel chose to have an optimistic tone, saying that Starc can get the NoC any time before April 1 comes and felt drafting a like-for-like option in India left-arm pacer T Natarajan is easier said than done. See, though the confirmation on the arrival date of Starc is yet to come, I feel that right now he can come even before the first match also. If he gets the NOC, then I think he can come even before the first match and we haven't been given a particular time - that he will miss these particular matches. DC Captain Axar Patel chose to have an optimistic tone, saying that Starc can get the NoC any time before April 1 comes and felt drafting a like-for-like option in India left-arm pacer T Natarajan is easier said than done. Also Read: Live Cricket Score According to that, it will be decided whether Natarajan will replace him - lefty to lefty or not. I think he is doing very well from last year and he had a camp in Dubai also and we are regularly monitoring him and he is doing quite good from last year and is 100 percent fit. Article Source: IANS
New Delhi, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted that the situation in West Asia amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict was worrisome and had a severe impact on the global economy and peoples lives. As India witnesses challenges with the ongoing conflict entering its fourth week, PM Modi addressed the Lok Sabha and stated that these challenges were related to national security. He highlighted that unprecedented challenges due to the conflict were humanitarian as well. The situation in [] The post PM Modi Says Situation In West Asia Worrisome, But India Ensuring Supply Of Crude Oil, Gas Remains Unaffected appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NDA Leaders Praise PM Modis Record Tenure as Inspirational Leadership
New Delhi, March 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a record for the longest-serving head of government in the country. In light of this achievement, NDA MPs expressed their happiness and congratulated him while praising his leadership. BJP MP Shashank Mani spoke to a news agency, stating, We draw inspiration from our Prime Minister ... Read more NDA Leaders Praise PM Modis Record Tenure as Inspirational Leadership
Delhis income boom: Par capita income to hit Rs 5.3 lakh, 2.5x national average
Delhi's per capita income is projected to reach 5,31,610 in 2025-26, a 7.92% increase, significantly outpacing the national average. This growth aligns with a projected GSDP of 13.27 lakh crore, driven by the dominant services sector. The government also anticipates a revenue surplus and has allocated substantial funds towards transport, social security, water, education, and health.
Two More Indian-Flagged LPG Tankers Set To Cross Strait Of Hormuz
New Delhi, Mar 23: Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have started their journey from the Persian Gulf and are expected to cross the war-hit Strait of Hormuz before heading to Indian ports, ship tracking data showed. LPG tankers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, sailing close to each other, on Monday afternoon, were near the waters between Irans Larak and Qeshm islands possibly to make their identity clear to Iranian authorities before they cross the Strait. The two ships were [] The post Two More Indian-Flagged LPG Tankers Set To Cross Strait Of Hormuz appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Supreme Court Criticizes West Bengal Government Over Kolkata Metro Delays
New Delhi, March 23: The Supreme Court has reprimanded the West Bengal government regarding delays in the construction of the Kolkata Metro. The court highlighted that the delays reflect the obstinacy of officials who seem intent on hindering the metro rail project in Kolkata. Chief Justice of India (CJI) emphasized that political issues should not ... Read more Supreme Court Criticizes West Bengal Government Over Kolkata Metro Delays
Delhi Government Releases Economic Survey, Projects Per Capita Income Over 5.31 Lakh
New Delhi, March 23: The Delhi government has released the Economic Survey for 2025-26, marking the 17th edition of this series. The survey highlights the governments efforts to transform Delhi into a world-class, inclusive, equitable, and livable city, emphasizing the fulfillment of citizens aspirations. According to preliminary estimates, Delhis Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is ... Read more Delhi Government Releases Economic Survey, Projects Per Capita Income Over 5.31 Lakh
The Healing Power of Fenugreek Water: A Natural Remedy for Various Health Issues
New Delhi, March 23: In todays world, rising pollution and unhealthy lifestyles are weakening peoples immune systems, making them more susceptible to illness. Ayurveda offers several natural remedies that are highly effective. One such remedy is fenugreek water, which, when consumed on an empty stomach in the morning, not only boosts health but also helps ... Read more The Healing Power of Fenugreek Water: A Natural Remedy for Various Health Issues
Serious Concerns Raised in Rajya Sabha Over Violence and Discrimination Against Northeast Students
New Delhi, March 23: Serious concerns regarding violence and discrimination against students from Northeast India were raised in the Rajya Sabha. BJP MP Nabam Rebia from Arunachal Pradesh brought this issue to the floor of the house, referencing incidents that occurred in Delhi and Dehradun. Rebia highlighted the tragic case of Nido Tania, a Delhi ... Read more Serious Concerns Raised in Rajya Sabha Over Violence and Discrimination Against Northeast Students
IPL: 'No update' on Starc, DC's Axar says 'no temptation to replace' the pacer
Delhi Capitals are awaiting Cricket Australia's clearance for pace spearhead Mitchell Starc's participation in IPL 2026. While coach Hemang Badani confirmed no official update, captain Axar Patel and Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao expressed optimism about his eventual arrival. Starc, 36, is expected to miss initial matches due to workload management.
Tamil Nadu assembly polls: EPS moves to seal seat-sharing deal, calls allies to AIADMK headquarters
AIADMK's Royapettah headquarters buzzes with activity as Edappadi K. Palaniswami hosts BJP's Piyush Goyal and allies for crucial seat-sharing talks. This follows high-level discussions in Delhi aimed at solidifying the alliance and countering political narratives. Formal agreements with key partners are expected today, reinforcing EPS's leadership.
Strengthening Womens Commissions Essential for Justice: Swati Maliwal
New Delhi, March 23: A serious issue regarding womens safety and the status of womens commissions was raised in Parliament. Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal stated that a woman is raped every 15 minutes in the country. However, the institutional framework established to deliver justice to women is currently weak and struggling with a lack ... Read more Strengthening Womens Commissions Essential for Justice: Swati Maliwal
Congress demands PMs briefing on West Asia conflict
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday, March 23, demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inform the citizens about the outcome of a high-level meeting he chaired a day earlier on the West Asia conflict, and spell out the steps taken to tackle the LPG shortage and rising inflation in the country. Claiming that the IranIsraelUS Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Delhis per capita income to grow at 7.09%: Economic Survey of Delhi 2025-26
Government of NCT of Delhi is budgeted to have a Fiscal Deficit of 13,703 Crore in BE 2025-26, which is mainly on the account of increase of more than double (145%) in capital expenditure over 2024-25, the report said
'Kheer' ceremony held ahead of Delhi assembly's budget session
Delhi's upcoming budget, unveiled after a traditional 'kheer' ceremony, prioritises accelerated development, robust infrastructure, and enhanced quality of life for residents. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta highlighted plans for improved civic amenities, better healthcare, cleaner air, and a greener city, aiming to fulfil long-standing aspirations and chart a new growth trajectory for the national capital.
Nothing Left In Matter: SC Disposes Of Wifes Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention
NEW DELHI, Mar 23: The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, against the latters detention under the National Security Act (NSA). A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and PB Varale noted that the Centre revoked its order of Wangchuks detention on March 14. The apex court said there was nothing left in the matter. Earlier, the top court had asked the Centre if there was any possibility [] The post Nothing Left In Matter: SC Disposes Of Wifes Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Goldman Sachs Lowers Indigos Target Price by 13%, No Profit Expected in FY27
New Delhi, March 23: Indias largest airline, Indigos parent company InterGlobe Aviation, is facing potential profit challenges due to fluctuations in crude oil prices and disruptions in travel caused by tensions in the Middle East. This insight comes from analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts have reduced InterGlobe Aviations target price by 13.33% to 5,200, ... Read more Goldman Sachs Lowers Indigos Target Price by 13%, No Profit Expected in FY27
Raghav Chadha Raises Concerns Over Mobile Data Plans in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 23: In a recent session of the Rajya Sabha, Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha highlighted a pressing issue affecting mobile phone users. He accused telecom companies of indirectly exploiting millions of users through their data plans. Speaking on Monday, Chadha described the situation as a serious matter concerning consumer rights. He ... Read more Raghav Chadha Raises Concerns Over Mobile Data Plans in Rajya Sabha
5 Fruits for Naturally Glowing Skin Without Expensive Skincare Products
New Delhi, March 23: In todays world, everyone desires clear, radiant, and naturally glowing skin. Many resort to expensive skincare products, creams, and treatments. However, the truth is that true beauty comes from within, and your diet plays a crucial role. Consuming the right fruits can make your skin look healthy and glowing effortlessly. First ... Read more 5 Fruits for Naturally Glowing Skin Without Expensive Skincare Products
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta tables eco survey, per capita income likely at Rs 5.31 lakh in FY26
Delhi's per capita income is projected to reach Rs 5,31,610 in 2025-26. This represents a significant growth of 7.92 percent. The Gross State Domestic Product is estimated at Rs 13,27,055 crore. Tax collections are budgeted for a 15.54 percent increase.
Priyanka Chaturvedi Advocates for Inclusion of Jinnah in Curriculum
New Delhi, March 23: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi has responded to the Jammu University committees recommendation to remove Muhammad Ali Jinnah from the curriculum. In an interview with a news agency on Monday, she emphasized that if history includes heroes, it must also acknowledge villains. Understanding both is crucial for society. Chaturvedi pointed ... Read more Priyanka Chaturvedi Advocates for Inclusion of Jinnah in Curriculum
The Incredible Health Benefits of Daily Basil Consumption
New Delhi, March 23: In India, basil is revered as a sacred plant. Not only is it considered holy, but it also offers numerous health benefits. For centuries, Ayurveda has utilized its remarkable medicinal properties, earning it titles such as the Queen of Herbs and Elixir of Life. Basil strengthens our immunity. It possesses antibacterial, ... Read more The Incredible Health Benefits of Daily Basil Consumption
Mamata Banerjee Pushes Bengal into Unemployment Crisis, Says Rajiv Ranjan
Patna, March 23: Rajiv Ranjan, the national spokesperson for the Janata Dal United (JD(U)), has launched a verbal attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Commenting on the Delhi polices actions to remove Bangladeshis, Ranjan stated that it is a routine procedure. He emphasized that valid documentation is necessary to reside in any country, ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Pushes Bengal into Unemployment Crisis, Says Rajiv Ranjan
Tamil Nadu people will reject DMK-Cong, NDA will sweep TN, Puducherry: Piyush Goyal
In a bold assertion, BJP's Piyush Goyal declared that the DMK-Congress partnership is set to face a tough rejection from Tamil Nadu voters in the forthcoming Assembly elections. He highlighted the recent setbacks experienced by the INDIA coalition in states like Maharashtra, Haryana, Bihar, and Delhi as indicative of a larger trend.
Gold futures experienced a significant sell-off, dropping by Rs 8,089 to Rs 1.36 lakh per 10 grams on Monday, mirroring global trends. This decline, attributed to inflation fears and a stronger US dollar, marks the fourth consecutive week of losses for the yellow metal. Analysts anticipate continued downward pressure amid geopolitical tensions and potential interest rate hikes.
Why your acne scars wont go away science finds the real reason
A groundbreaking study from New Delhi has shed light on acne scars, showing they can extend nearly 2 millimeters beneath the skin's surface. This new perspective urges a re-evaluation of conventional treatments, which often fail to address deeper scars adequately.
Red Fort Blast Probe: NIA Conducts Raids At Multiple Locations In J&K
NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR, Mar 23: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted searches at multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with its probe into the Red Fort car bomb blast case, officials said. The searches were carried out at nine locations, including Handwara in Kupwara district, Rafiabad in Baramulla district, and parts of [] The post Red Fort Blast Probe: NIA Conducts Raids At Multiple Locations In J&K appeared first on Northlines .
