Lisa Ray criticizes airline service for denying medical waiver for her ailing father

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 20: Actress Lisa Ray has publicly called out Air India for allegedly refusing to accept a medical waiver after she had to cancel her 92-year-old father’s scheduled travel due to his deteriorating health. Taking to her social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), on Wednesday, Lisa expressed her frustration with Air India… Continue reading Lisa Ray criticizes airline service for denying medical waiver for her ailing father

MeitY and DFI partner to launch India’s largest drone innovation challenge

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 19: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Drone Federation India (DFI), launched NIDAR–the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research–under the SwaYaan initiative. The launch event was held at Electronics Niketan, MeitY, in the presence of government officials, industry experts, and students nationwide through… Continue reading MeitY and DFI partner to launch India’s largest drone innovation challenge

“Political Vendetta”: Tejashwi Yadav slams BJP over ED questioning Rabri Devi in land-for-jobs case

Patna (Bihar) [India], March 19: Ahead of the Assembly elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioning former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, saying that cases were being filed against them due to “political vendetta”. Accusing the government of “misusing” constitutional… Continue reading “Political Vendetta”: Tejashwi Yadav slams BJP over ED questioning Rabri Devi in land-for-jobs case

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Russia ready to mediate in settlement between Pakistan, Afghanistan: Ambassador

Islamabad, Mar 19 (UNI) Russia is ready to act as a mediator in the settlement of the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev told Sputnik. “Considering the existing disagreements between Islamabad and Kabul, Russia is ready to act as a mediator for their settlement if both sides deem it appropriate.… Continue reading Russia ready to mediate in settlement between Pakistan, Afghanistan: Ambassador

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Ayush Shetty, Sankar Muthuswamy qualify for Swiss Open main draw

BASEL: Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and S Sankar Muthuswamy Subramanian advanced to the main draw of the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament with commanding performances in the qualifiers here on Tuesday. Shetty eased past Cholan Kayan of England 21-12, 21-15 in 42 minutes to secure his spot in the main round. The 19-year-old Indian… Continue reading Ayush Shetty, Sankar Muthuswamy qualify for Swiss Open main draw

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XI struggles to rein in China’s Military establishment

Hong Kong, March 19: As well as splashing out ever-increasing amounts of cash on the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Chairman Xi Jinping is hauling on its reins to keep China’s military -which has a history of doing things its own way – in check. However, even after more than twelve years in control, his efforts… Continue reading XI struggles to rein in China’s Military establishment

Lifestyle risks weigh heavier on women’s hearts: Study

Washington [US]: Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session. While diet, exercise, smoking, and blood pressure have long been associated with heart disease risk,… Continue reading Lifestyle risks weigh heavier on women’s hearts: Study

After Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki, Kia announce price hike from April

New Delhi [India]: After Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki, Kia India has now decided to raise car prices across its entire product range. It announced a 3 per cent price hike in a statement on Tuesday. The premium carmaker said in the statement that the price hike, effective from April 1, 2025, is primarily due… Continue reading After Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki, Kia announce price hike from April

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Haryana, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh emerge victorious on final stage’s Day 1 of National Women’s Hockey League 2024-2025

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], March 19: As we begin the Final phase of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-2025 here in Ranchi, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Association of Odisha, and Hockey Madhya Pradesh had a successful outing, winning their respective matches, as per Hockey India press release. In the first match of the day, Hockey Haryana defeated… Continue reading Haryana, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh emerge victorious on final stage’s Day 1 of National Women’s Hockey League 2024-2025

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“Cities are centres of growth, innovation”: Amitabh Kant highlights sustainability during Raisina dialogue in Delhi

New Delhi [India], March 19: The former CEO of NITI Aayog and G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant highlighted the importance of building sustainable cities to urbanise the country, highlighting such projects as being centres of “growth and and innovation,” while speaking at the Raisina dialogue being held in New Delhi on Wednesday. “It’s important to realise… Continue reading “Cities are centres of growth, innovation”: Amitabh Kant highlights sustainability during Raisina dialogue in Delhi

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