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Lights back on at Rashtrapati Bhavan
#WATCH | Lights at Rashtrapati Bhavan glow back on after observing #EarthHour for an hour between 8:30pm-9:30pm. pic.twitter.com/S2AIyjMTYV
Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate observe Earth Hour
#WATCH | Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital observes #EarthHour2022 People around the world switch off lights in support of nature & the planet on Saturday, 26 March 2022, between 8:30pm-9:30pm. pic.twitter.com/BfXEwZOAXi
#WATCH | India Gate dims the light to mark the #EarthHour2022 in Delhi People around the world switch off lights in support of nature & the planet on 26 March 2022, between 8:30pm-9:30pm. pic.twitter.com/wtYoF7RI9E
All 132 onboard China Eastern plane dead: Report
All 132 passengers and crew on a China Eastern plane that crashed this week died, Hu Zhenjiang, deputy director of the Civil Aviation Administration of China was quoted as saying by Chinese state media on Saturday.
A search and rescue team has identified the DNA of 120 of the victims from the crash site, Hu told a press briefing, reported Reuters.
Union cabinet decides to extend PM Garib Kalyan Yojana by six months
The Union Cabinet in the meeting has decided to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana by six months.
3 Naxalites shot dead by security forces in Jharkhand
Three Naxalites shot dead by security forces in Jharkhand's Latehar, reports news agency PTI quoting police.
Union Cabinet to meet at 4:30pm today
Union Cabinet to hold a meeting at 4:30pm today, reports news agency ANI.
Delhi budget to generate 20 lakh new jobs in next 5 years: Kejriwal
“Today's budget aims to generate 20 lakh new jobs in the next five years. This is not a poll promise, but a major announcement in this 'bold and innovative' budget. We aim to increase the number of jobs by at least 12%- from 33% to 45 per cent,” says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on the new budget.
Shivpal Yadav, who contested on SP ticket, says not invited to party's legislative meeting
Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohiya) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav, who contested the UP Assembly election on SP ticket, said he was not invited to the party's legislative meeting.
“I was not invited to the party meeting. I waited for two days and cancelled all my programs for this meeting but I wasn't invited. I am an MLA from Samajwadi Party but still not invited,” ANI quoted Akhilesh Yadav's uncle as saying.
UP govt extends free ration scheme for next three months
After the first Cabinet meeting, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced the decision to continue the free ration scheme for the next three months.
UP governor administers oath to Ramapati Shastri as protem Speaker
Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel administered oath to Ramapati Shastri as protem Speaker of UP Legislative Assembly, at Raj Bhawan in Lucknow.
15-member CBI team joins Birbhum violence probe
A 15-member CBI team including Central Forensic Science Laboratory experts from Delhi led by (DIG) ranked officer has joined the probe into Birbhum killing case. The case is monitored by a Joint Director-level officer.
Jharkhand CM writes to Centre over non-payment of dues related to mining
Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren has written to Union minister Pralhad Joshi over non-payment of dues of ₹ 1.36 lakh crores related to mining done by Central PSUs. Soren said the central government has paid no heed so far despite repeated consultations held with the coal ministry and NITI Aayog.
Dousing underway after fire breaks out in godown in Thane's Kanaya Nagar
A fire broke out in a godown in Kanaya Nagar, Thane around 3.20am this morning. Thane Municipal Corporation said that firefighters are trying to douse the fire and no casualty or injury has been reported.
India honoured to be home to WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine: PM
"India is honoured to be home to a state-of-the-art @WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine. This Centre will contribute towards making a healthier planet and leveraging our rich traditional practices for global good," PM Modi tweeted.
Petrol, diesel hiked by 80 paise again, ₹ 3.2 increase in a week
The fuel prices saw yet another increase, with both petrol and diesel hiked by 80 paise.