Nepal's PM Oli seeks time to meet PM Modi during BIMSTEC summit

Kathmandu, March 05 (HS): Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has sought time to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi separately during the BIMSTEC summit to be held in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Nepal’s ambassador to India Dr. Shankar Sharma met Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and requested him to give time for a sideline…

Mani Shankar Aiyar’s shocker on Rajiv Gandhi leaves Congress red-faced, invites party’s wrath

Mani Shankar Aiyar’s shocker on Rajiv Gandhi leaves Congress red-faced, invites party’s wrath

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s startling ‘disclosures’ on former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s academic record has left the party embarrassed and red-faced, prompting quick and harsh retorts from own party leaders. Mani Shankar Aiyar, in a recent interview, claimed that Rajiv Gandhi failed twice in college but went to…

Delhi CM Slams AAP over Poll Promises; Will Work as per Our Agenda, Not Theirs

Delhi CM Slams AAP over Poll Promises; Will Work as per Our Agenda, Not Theirs

NEW DELHI, 5 March (H.S.) : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Wednesday hit out at AAP, asserting the opposition party cannot dictate our government’s agenda while reiterating the BJP dispensation’s commitment to fulfilling its poll promises. All expectations of women from the budget were discussed in detail. We will ensure they are incorporated into government…

Pension Amendment Bill passed in Mizoram Assembly

Pension Amendment Bill passed in Mizoram Assembly

– Discussion on Liquor Prohibition Bill deferred Aizawl, 05 March (HS): An important Pension Amendment Bill has approved on Wednesday during the budget session of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly, while discussion on the Liquor Prohibition Amendment Bill was postponed at the behest of the opposition. The session began with the scheduled Question Hour. After this,…

Australian player Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket

Australian player Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket

New Delhi, March 05 (HS): Veteran Australian cricket team player Steve Smith, who was eliminated from the tournament after losing to the Indian team in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, has said goodbye to the ODI format. Cricket Australia gave this information on Wednesday. Smith was leading the Australian team in the…

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts parts of Bangladesh

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts parts of Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 05 (HS): Strong tremors of earthquake were felt in many parts of Bangladesh including the capital Dhaka today. Its intensity was recorded at 5.7 on the Richter scale. Earthquake tremors were also felt in some areas of India’s northeastern states – Manipur, Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland and neighboring country Myanmar. According to the…

Pre-event press release for Kolkata roadshow to be held on March 7

Pre-event press release for Kolkata roadshow to be held on March 7

Delhi, 5 March (H.S.): The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) is organising the North East Trade and Investment roadshow in Kolkata on 7th March, 2025, starting from 10:30 a.m. onwards at Hotel JW Marriott Kolkata. The event will be graced by Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Development of…

Champions Trophy: Rajeev Shukla watches semis in Lahore with PCB chair Naqvi

Champions Trophy: Rajeev Shukla watches semis in Lahore with PCB chair Naqvi

Lahore, March 5 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President, Rajeev Shukla, was among the cricket board representatives attending the second semifinal of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 between New Zealand and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday. Shukla’s presence at the high-profile fixture between South Africa…

Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav – South India Edition at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Delhi, 5 March (H.S.): Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav” is an annual cultural festival that celebrates India’s diverse heritage by showcasing the unique traditions of different regions. This year the event is being inaugurated by the President of India Droupadi Murmu on 5th March 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhawan. It will be open to the public from…