March 3, 2025 3:39 PM March 3, 2025 3:39 PM

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SC rules visually impaired candidates eligible for appointment to district judiciary

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court today held that visually impaired persons cannot be denied the opportunity of employment in judicial services. A bench comprising justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan had reserved the judgement on six petitions. Pronouncing the verdict, Justice Mahadevan...

March 3, 2025 2:00 PM March 3, 2025 2:00 PM

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India-Belgium share good & steady relations: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today held a meeting with Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot in New Delhi and highlighted India's historical relation with the country. During the meeting, Dr Jaishankar said, the two countries have good and steady relations i...

March 3, 2025 1:22 PM March 3, 2025 1:22 PM

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Krishna Jayasankar becomes 1st Indian woman to cross 16m in indoor shot put

India’s Krishna Jayasankar made history at the 2025 Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships by becoming the first Indian woman to cross the 16-metre mark in indoor shot put. Her record-breaking throw measured 16.03 metres. The 22-year-old broke the previous Indian indoor record of 15.54 m...

March 3, 2025 12:42 PM March 3, 2025 12:42 PM

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Sri Lanka Election Commission announces nomination timeline for Local Govt Polls

In Sri Lanka, the Election Commission has announced the timelines for submission of nominations for the Local Government Elections on the island. The poll body said that the nominations will be accepted from March 17 until 12 noon on March 20.   Political parties and independent groups intendin...

March 3, 2025 12:31 PM March 3, 2025 12:31 PM

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World Wildlife Day being observed to celebrate wild animals, plants

The World Wildlife Day is being observed today to celebrate wild animals and plants. The central government has taken several initiatives for Wildlife Conservation and Protection in the country. The Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry has instituted a comprehensive framework of policies,...

March 3, 2025 12:19 PM March 3, 2025 12:19 PM

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J&K Budget Session begins, LG Manoj Sinha calls it ‘historically significant’

In Jammu and Kashmir, the highly anticipated Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly has begun with a ceremonial address by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Legislative Assembly complex in Jammu today. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that in his address, the LG stated that this Budget...

March 3, 2025 12:11 PM March 3, 2025 12:11 PM

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Sri Lanka’s inflation drops to -4.2% in Feb 2025

In Sri Lanka, Inflation as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) has further decreased to -4.2% in February this year.   According to the Department of Census and Statistics, inflation was recorded at -4.0% in January 2025. The crisis-stricken island has witnessed sharp deflation ...

March 3, 2025 12:03 PM March 3, 2025 12:03 PM

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Punjab organises workshop on ‘Cyber Crime, Forensics & Law’

In Punjab, to deal with technology-driven crimes to safeguard the critical infrastructure, including power grids, water systems, and transportation networks, a special workshop on ‘Cyber Crime, Forensics and Law' was organised, yesterday, in which these challenges and the need for forensic investiga...

March 3, 2025 11:49 AM March 3, 2025 11:49 AM

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Ukraine President Zelensky offers to sign aborted mineral deal with US

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his readiness to sign the aborted mineral deal with the United States. This follows British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement of a “Coalition of the Willing” to support Ukraine. However, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has suggested a...