New Delhi/Washington, March 6: The United States has granted India a 30-day temporary waiver allowing Indian refineries to continue purchasing certain shipments of Russian oil, as escalating tensions in West Asia raise fears of a global energy price surge. The waiver was announced by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said the measure only permits…
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New Delhi, March 6: The Government of India has launched a range of initiatives in recent years to strengthen women’s financial independence and promote entrepreneurship across the country. These programmes aim to improve access to credit, skills, technology, and markets, especially for women in rural and underserved areas. One of the key initiatives is the…
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Chandigarh: Haryana Cabinet Minister Vipul Goel informed the State Assembly during the budget session that the Deen Dayal Awas Yojana has significantly accelerated residential development in the state. Responding to a question raised in the House, Goel said that the Haryana government is working consistently to ensure planned urban growth and improved housing infrastructure. He…
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New Delhi : Satish Golchha, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Delhi, visited several duty points across the city to review police deployment and interacted with officers and personnel deployed on duty during the Holi festival. During the visits, the Commissioner of Police, Delhi extended Holi greetings and exchanged pleasantries with the field functiinaries, appreciating their dedication…
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New Delhi: India and Finland held high-level discussions on expanding cooperation in skill development, vocational education, and workforce mobility during a bilateral meeting between Jayant Chaudhary and Finland’s Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen. The meeting focused on strengthening partnerships between training institutions, industries, and skill ecosystems of both countries to create pathways for skilled workforce…
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NEW DELHI, March 5: In an era when water scarcity is emerging as one of the most serious climate challenges, Korea district in the state of Chhattisgarh has demonstrated how community participation can transform a water-stressed region into a model of water security. The initiative, implemented under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari campaign of the…
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Hyderabad, March 5, 2026: Bollywood and Tollywood stars Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda hosted a lavish wedding reception in Hyderabad, drawing widespread attention from fans, media, and the entertainment industry. The event marked a public celebration following their recent marriage and showcased the couple’s prominence in Indian cinema. The reception was attended by a star-studded…
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New Delhi, March 5, 2026: Rating agency Crisil has cautioned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could have significant repercussions for India’s economy, particularly in sectors linked to crude oil and basmati rice exports. In its latest analysis, Crisil highlighted that any further instability in the region could lead to sharp increases in global…
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Doha, March 5, 2026: Qatar’s defense authorities have successfully intercepted a missile attack after fresh explosions were reported in the capital, Doha, earlier today. Security forces confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far, and airspace monitoring remains on high alert. The incidents come amid rising regional tensions following recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian…
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Dubai, March 5, 2026: Indian billionaire and jewelry magnate Joy Alukkas, who oversees one of the world’s largest family-owned jewelry chains, expects Gold prices to continue their upward trend over the next few years, driven by geopolitical and economic turbulence. Speaking from Dubai during a period of heightened regional tensions, including US-Israeli strikes on Iran…
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