Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) A CBI team is conducting a raid since Saturday morning at the South Kolkata residence of DL Moitra, father of Trinamool Congress leader, Mahua Moitra. Mahua Moitra was expelled from the Lok Sabha earlier in connection with the alleged cash for query scam. The Trinamool Congress has re-nominated Moitra from the []

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has given its approval for the setting up of insurance e-marketplace Bima Sugam for buying, selling, and servicing insurance policies as well as settling claims. This marketplace will serve as a one-stop solution for all insurance stakeholders, including customers, insurers, intermediaries, []

Amaravati, March 23 (IANS) Three members of a family died by suicide in Andhra Pradeshs YSR (Kadapa) district after their land record was allegedly tampered with by local revenue officials. Subba Rao (47), a weaver, his wife and daughter ended their lives as they were unable to sell their three acres land following changes in []

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Actress Hina Khan has urged the younger generation to start skincare early, saying its crucial to take care of your skin at a young age. The Bigg Boss 11 contestant, Hina, is often seen sharing her workout routine, and skincare tips with her huge fandom on social media. Recently, during a []

Kochi, Mar 23 (IANS) CPI-M sprang a surprise when it named a school teacher-turned-politician K. J. Shine against Hibi Eden, sitting Congress Lok Sabha member from Ernakulam seat. The instant question is: can Shine shine at the April 26 polls against Hibi, a popular youth leader of Congress. Hibi was a surprise choice by the []

Los Angeles, March 23 (IANS) Actress Cameron Diaz and her husband Benji Madden have become proud parents to their second child. The couple, who married in January 2015, announced the birth of their son, Cardinal, in an Instagram post as they expanded their family, reports People magazine. They put up a joint post on Instagram []

Chandigarh, March 23 (IANS) As the death toll in the hooch tragedy in Sangrur rose to 18 and at least 20 were hospitalised, Punjab Police on Saturday announced a high-level committee to unearth the nexus behind the crime. Eight people have been arrested for the crime. New deaths were reported from the Sunam block, 30 []

Hyderabad, March 23 (IANS) The ED officials on Saturday conducted searches at the premises of close relatives of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader, K Kavitha in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. The ED officials began the searches early in the morning at the flat of a relative of []

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) The upcoming Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff-starrer action entertainer film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, which has created a lot of buzz, is set to have its trailer launch on March 26. The film, which also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sonakshi Sinha, Alaya F and Manushi Chillar, has also booked its release for []

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa heaped praise on MS Dhoni after the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper delivered a stunning run-out from behind the wicket on the last delivery of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) inning, dismissing Anuj Rawat in the opener match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The []

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Singer Neha Kakkar, who is currently the judge of kids singing reality show Superstar Singer 3, celebrated the festival of colours, Holi, on the set, with her husband and Punjabi artist Rohanpreet Singh. The couple, who is fondly known as Nehupreet by their fans, had tied the knot in October 2020. []

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The BJPs Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting will be held on Saturday evening to discuss party candidates for the Lok Sabha elections. Chaired by partys national president J. P. Nadda, the meeting will be held in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which next list of candidates for the []

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The consumers may end up paying more for shopping online on Amazon India for certain products as the company is set to revise its seller fee structure from April 7. In a recent notification, the e-commerce behemoth has informed sellers about revised structure that is likely to result in price []

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, has requested the Election Commission of India (ECI) to immediately replace BP Gopalika, as the Chief Secretary, as the senior bureaucrat is scheduled to retire before the forthcoming seven-phase polls in the state end. According to BJP leader Adhikari, while []

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The new episode of Shark Tank India 3 witnessed a flurry of excitement as the gourmet popcorn brand, Popcorn and Company sealed a lucrative deal worth Rs 75 lakh with shark Namita Thapar. However, tensions ran high when the pitcher silenced shark Peyush Bansal, sparking a reaction that left Anupam []

Srinagar, March 23 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir saw partial sunshine on Saturday, after two days of inclement weather. Met office has forecast dry weather in J&K till March 26. Ski resort of Gulmarg witnessed fresh snowfall in the past 24 hours. Srinagar had 6.5, Gulmarg minus 2.5 and Pahalgam minus 1.1 degrees Celsius as the []

Chennai, March 23 (IANS) In a stunning debut as captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Ruturaj Gaikwad led the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a resounding victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the season opener on Friday. Under Ruturajs calm and composed leadership, CSK displayed a dominant performance, chasing down RCBs target of []

Thimphu, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital along with his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay, here. He called the state-of-the-art hospital, built with the assistance of the Indian government, a beacon of hope for several families. Inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother []

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) The Mumbai Police has brought back notorious gangster Prasad Vitthal Poojary who was arrested in February 2023 following an Interpol notice in what is a first-ever deportation of a wanted fugitive by China, officials said here on Saturday. A resident of Vikhroli suburb in north-east Mumbai, Poojary, 44, along []

March 23, New Delhi (IANS) In solidarity with soldiers serving at the worlds highest battleground, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting Siachen glacier to celebrate Holi with troops stationed there. Siachen glacier is a strategic military outpost and among the most challenging terrains in the world. Preparations are currently underway for the Ministers []

Mullanpur, March 23 (IANS) On Saturday afternoon at the new Mullanpur stadium, when Rishabh Pant makes his long-awaited return to competitive cricket after 455 days, fans will be filled with immense excitement and jubilation. They will be delighted to witness the comeback of one of the most cheerful figures in the sports current era. The []

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The new episode of Shark Tank India 3 witnessed a flurry of excitement as the gourmet popcorn brand, Popcorn and Company sealed a lucrative deal worth Rs 75 lakh with shark Namita Thapar. However, tensions ran high when the pitcher silenced shark Peyush Bansal, sparking a reaction that left Anupam []

Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings journey under new skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad began on a positive note as the five-time champions defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets, here. Gaikwads captaincy impressed everyone. However, during the match, visuals showed former captain MS Dhoni setting the field and the camera also focused more on Dhoni. []

Moscow, March 23 (IANS) More than 60 people were killed in Fridays terrorist attack in Moscows Crocus City Hall, according to the Investigative Committee of Russia (ICR) as quoted by media reports. It has been initially confirmed that more than 60 people died as a result of the terrorist attack. Unfortunately, the number of victims []

Agra, March 23 (IANS) Worlds largest sloth bear centre at Soor Sarovar bird sanctuary in Agra has done pioneering work in the rescue and rehabilitation of this wildlife species. The facility set up by the Wildlife SOS, in 1998, has saved hundreds of sloth bears, from cruelty inflicted by kalandars who used to make them []

Houston, March 23 (IANS) Two people were killed and another two wounded in a shooting near an intersection on Friday afternoon in New Orleans, the largest city of the southern US state of Lousiana, authorities said. One man was pronounced dead at the scene and a second person died either in an ambulance or at []

Kiev, March 23 (IANS) Visiting chair of the NATO Military Committee, Robert Bauer, said the alliance is prepared for a possible war with Russia, a media outlet reported. Are we ready? The answer is yes! This is our main task to be ready. If it happens today, we will have to fight with available means, []

Moscow, March 23 (IANS) The European Unions proposal to increase tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain imports is an example of unfair trade practice, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The European Commission submitted a proposal earlier on Friday to raise tariffs on cereals, oilseeds and derived products from Russia and Belarus, Xinhua news agency reported. []

Kiev, March 23 (IANS) At least five people were killed and 26 others wounded in a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, the National Police said in a statement. Three people were killed and 15 others were injured in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, where missiles hit Ukraines largest hydroelectric station, DniproHes, local []

Tehran, March 23 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas political bureau, exchanged views over phone two days ago on the latest developments of Gaza, according to a statement released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry. Haniyeh on Friday elaborated on the latest political and field developments of Gaza, describing []

Moscow, March 23 (IANS) At least 40 people were shot dead and over 100 injured as three to five unidentified gunmen, clad in body armour and armed with assault rifles, began shooting indiscriminately in a Moscow mall on Friday and set a concert hall there afire, reports said. The toll in the Krokus City Mall []

Jerusalem, March 23 (IANS) A Palestinian militant opened fire on an Israeli vehicle in the West Bank, sparking an hours-long gunfight that ended with the Palestinian being killed by an Israeli helicopter strike, according to military and medical sources. The Palestinian fired at a minibus near the Dolev Jewish settlement in the early Friday morning []

Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Pacer Mustafizur Rahman claimed the first four-fer of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 as he helped Chennai Super Kings and their skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad make a winning start in the tournament, beating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets with eight balls to spare at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on []

Moscow, March 23 (IANS) Scores of people were shot dead as three to five unidentified gunmen, clad in body armour and armed with assault rifles, began shooting indiscriminately in a Moscow mall on Friday and set a concert hall there afire, reports said. The Krokus City mall, which falls in the Moscow region just outside []

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Frequent overseas trips made between 2014 and 2021 by suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who is the alleged mastermind of the attack on an ED team in Sandeshkhali, are currently under the scanner of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Sources said that what is keeping the CBI sleuths intrigued []

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in its remand application filed before a Delhi court said that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was involved in the conspiracy of formulating the 2021-22 excise policy to favour certain individuals, and also for demanding kickbacks from liquor businessmen in exchange of granting favours in the said []

Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Defending champions Chennai Super Kings made a winning start in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 in their den as they rode on a superb four-fer by Mustafizur Rahman and cameos by their middle-order to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets with eight balls remaining in the opening match at the []

Imphal, March 23 (IANS) The BJP on Friday decided to support the candidates of the National Peoples Party (NPP) in the two parliamentary seats in Meghalaya, the Naga Peoples Front (NPF) nominee in the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat, and the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) contender in the lone Lok Sabha seat in Nagaland. []

Moscow, March 23 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed after at least three gunmen, clad in body armour and armed with assault rifles, attacked people in a Moscow mall on Friday randomly and set a concert hall at the mall afire, reports said. The Crocus City mall in northwest Moscow came under attack around []

London, March 23 (IANS) The Princess of Wales has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving chemotherapy treatment. In a video statement released on Friday, Catherine said that she had undergone major abdominal surgery in London in January, saying it was initially thought her condition was noncancerous. The surgery was successful. []

Bengaluru, March 22 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday urged the people to ensure the victory of Union Minister Pralhad Joshi from the states Dharwad constituency to make sure Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to office for the third term. The election battle has started, and the aim is to make Narendra []

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The ED, which produced Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a court here on Friday and sought his custody, said that it had complied with relevant statutory requirements while arresting him on Thursday in a money laundering case related to the alleged liquor policy scam. The special court subsequently sent []

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Voting for the students union elections at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) concluded on Friday with around 5,600 students casting their votes. The counting of votes will start from Friday midnight, and the final results will be declared 24 hours later. The student union elections were held in the JNU []

Imphal, March 22 (IANS) The Congress-led 10-party alliance in Manipur on Friday announced candidates for the two Lok Sabha seats in the state. Manipur Congress chief Keisham Meghachandra Singh announced that Delhis Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has been nominated for the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency while former MLA Alfred K. []

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) In wake of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged liquor policy scam, and sent to its custody, legal experts weighed in on the significant legal and constitutional challenges that could arise if a sitting Chief Minister were to govern from behind bars. []

Patna, March 22 (IANS) A day after the Congress said that all its bank accounts have been frozen by the Income Tax Department ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the partys Bihar unit chief Akhilesh Prasad Singh said on Friday that the Union government is trying to paralyse the Congress with the help of Central []

Pune, March 22 (IANS) Hockey Haryana powered past Hockey Jharkhand 4-0 while hosts Maharashtra dethroned defending champions Hockey Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in the semifinals of the 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium Pimpri, near Pune on Friday. Hockey Haryana defeated Hockey Jharkhand 4-0 in the first semifinal had []

Bengaluru, March 22 (IANS) The OBC Morcha of the Karnataka BJP on Friday lodged a complaint with the State Election Commission against Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar, demanding prohibition on the advertisements, films, and billboards featuring the popular actor. Shivarajkumars wife Geetha Shivarajkumar is contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Shivamogga on a Congress ticket. B.Y. []

Amaravati, March 22 (IANS) The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh has accused the ruling YSR Congress Party of having links with the Visakhapatnam-based private company involved in the 25,000 kg drug seizure case. TDP national spokesperson Jyothsna Tirunagari said that the seizure of the drugs from a container at Visakhapatnam Port by the []

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India Under-23 mens national team went down to hosts Malaysia Under-23 national team 1-2 in the first of the two friendly matches at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday. The winners led 1-0 at half time with Saravanan Thirumurgan (33) scoring the goal and increasing []