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EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius sees the partnership between India and the EU as ‘limitless’. File | Photo Credit: Reuters “In Europe, sometimes we are very good in over-regulating and the current European Commission is very strong on the agenda of simplification of regulations,” said Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and … Read more
Shahzadi Khan’s father Shabbir Khan has alleged that his daughter was not given proper representation in the court, which led to her execution. Photo: X/@PTI_News “The burial of a woman from Uttar Pradesh, who was executed in Abu Dhabi last month for murdering the four-month-old son of her employers, was postponed because the jail authorities … Read more
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Nigerian national in connection with an email fraud committed over 13 years ago. The accused has been identified as Adia Okoh, alias Odia Francis Ehizogie, who was declared a proclaimed offender by a Delhi court on October 14, 2016. Look Out Circulars (LOCs) were also issued … Read more
Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar are scheduled to meet Ambassadors and Heads of Missions in India on March 13 to inform them about the Central government’s World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) initiative. “WAVES is … Read more
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India K. Sanjay Murthy held a meeting with the 16th Finance Commission. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Comptroller and Auditor General of India K. Sanjay Murthy on Wednesday (March 5, 2025) held a meeting with the 16th Finance Commission, which was led by its Chairperson Arvind Panagariya, in … Read more
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is in Washington this week to meet for discussions on the BTA’s first phase. File | Photo Credit: PTI India did not respond on Wednesday (March 5, 2025) to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that his administration planned to go ahead with reciprocal tariffs against India. Mr. … Read more
Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi meets porters (coolies), at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday (March 1, 2025). | Photo Credit: X/Congress via ANI The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (March 5, 2025) said the “increasing number of stampedes at railway stations and other public … Read more
The airline said that it has voluntarily reported the matter to the DGCA as part of its voluntary disclosure practice. File | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji Air India has terminated the services of a trainer pilot following a whistleblower complaint regarding lapses during simulator training and grounded 10 of his under trainees. “A whistleblower alleged … Read more
The Election commission signalled to the CEOs that a renewed energy be channeled into strengthening communication at CEO and DEO levels for quick response to misinformation and local issues within their domain. File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Amid claims by the Opposition parties over anomalies in voter lists, the Election Commission (EC) has … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a post-budget webinar on boosting job creation virtually, in New Delhi on March 5, 2025 | Photo Credit: ANI With proper coordination between the private sector and academia, the Indian pharma sector’s valuation could grow to ₹10 lakh crore, from its current worth of ₹4 lakh crore, Prime Minister Narendra … Read more