TVK chief Vijay extends women’s day wishes; slams DMK govt on safety issues

TVK chief Vijay extends women’s day wishes; slams DMK govt on safety issues

Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Tamil superstar-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President, Vijay extended his wishes on International Women’s Day while launching a strong critique against the ruling DMK government over women’s safety in Tamil Nadu. In a statement, Vijay conveyed his heartfelt greetings to women across the state. “To all the mothers, sisters, daughters,…

Security Forces Fire Tear Gas to Disperse Highway Blockade in Kangpokpi

Security Forces Fire Tear Gas to Disperse Highway Blockade in Kangpokpi

Kangpokpi, 08 March (HS): Security forces fired tear gas shells to clear a highway blockade in Kangpokpi district as tensions flared up over an attack on a Manipur State Transport (MST) bus. Protesters, opposing free movement policies, had gathered on the key route, disrupting traffic. The situation intensified when a mob hurled stones at an…

Over 100 Officers Graduate from Indian Army's Officers Training Academy

Chennai, 8 March (H.S.): In a proud moment for the Indian Army, over 100 officers graduated from the prestigious Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The graduating officers, who underwent rigorous training at the academy, were awarded their commissions in a grand ceremony attended by senior army officials, dignitaries, and proud family members….

CBA star guard Sun Minghui ruled out for rest of regular season with foot injury

CBA star guard Sun Minghui ruled out for rest of regular season with foot injury

Hangzhou, March 8 (HS): Zhejiang Lions announced on Friday that their star guard Sun Minghui has been ruled out for the remainder of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) regular season due to a fracture in the right heel bone. 28-year-old Sun Minghui suffered the injury during a close 98-100 loss against Shanxi Loongs on March…

Bangladesh sees surge in violence against police under Yunus-led interim govt

Bangladesh sees surge in violence against police under Yunus-led interim govt

Dhaka, March 8 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed a surge in violence against law enforcement agencies under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, the country’s media reported on Saturday citing details from the police reports. Bangladeshi police personnel have been victims of mob attacks and the country has witnessed as many as 225 attacks on law enforcement…

India's space budget nearly triples by 2025-26, says MoS

Delhi, 8 March (H.S.): Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that India’s Space technology is no longer confined only to the launch of rockets, but is also playing a major role in revolutionising governance by supplementing transparency, grievance redressal and citizen participation. In the process, there is reduced scope of corrupt practices, more discipline…

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin Calls for Unified Action Against Centre's , Invites A Meeting on 22nd March

Chennai, 8 March (H.S.): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin has written to the Chief Ministers and leaders of political parties in seven states, inviting them for a meeting in Chennai on March 22 to discuss a unified response to the centre’s delimitation plans. Stalin expressed concerns that the centre’s proposed delimitation…

82.1 million people in East, Central Africa face food insecurity

82.1 million people in East, Central Africa face food insecurity

Nairobi, March 8 (IANS) An estimated 82.1 million people in East and Central Africa are currently food insecure and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) said in a statement. The agencies said more than 53.1 million of those…

Delivery of Eighth Missile cum Ammunition(MCA),Barge,LSAM 11(yard 79)

Delivery of Eighth Missile cum Ammunition(MCA),Barge,LSAM 11(yard 79)

Delhi, 8 March (H.S.): Induction ceremony of the eighth Missile Cum Ammunition Barge (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11(Yard 79) was held on 07 Mar 25 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. Chief Guest for the Ceremony was Cmde Rajesh Bargoti, CoY, ND(Mbi). With delivery of LSAM 11, ​the MSME Shipyard completes contractual delivery of all eight Barges to…