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Russian-European Mars mission suspended over Ukraine war, AFP News Agency quotes European Space Agency

UN establishes formal ties with Taliban-governed Afghanistan: AFP News Agency

Shimla records an all-time high minimum temperature of 18 degree Celcius today

Himachal Pradesh | Shimla records an all-time high minimum temperature (18°C) today on March 17, 2022. Heatwave is also likely to occur at isolated pockets in the districts of Solan, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra. & Chamba, today: Meteorological Centre, Shimla

Punjab CM to launch anti-corruption helpline

On March 23, Shaheed Diwas I'll launch a helpline that'll be my personal WhatsApp number. In Punjab, if someone demands a bribe from you, don't refuse, make a video/audio recording & send it to that number. My office will investigate & no culprit will be spared: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

India's merchandise export set to cross $400 billion in current fiscal: Piyush Goyal

Sugar exports jump over 2.5-fold to 47 lakh tonnes in Oct 21-Feb 22:

A worker carries bundles of flowers as they tend to and gather Giant Ranunculus flowers in The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch on March 16, 2022, in Carlsbad, California. The flower fields feature approximately 70 million ranunculus blooms across 55 acres on the working agricultural flower farm. (AFP Photo)

"It is a first of its kind unique project in the world. It's not less than a miracle. Earlier it used to take years to complete a project but I want to congratulate you all for completing it in just 45 days,"Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru. (ANI)

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal gives a letter of appointment of a government job in the Education Department to the brother of Intelligence Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma who lost his life during North-East Delhi violence in the year 2020. (ANI)

"Take decisions keeping in mind the last man standing in a row. You've to work by understanding the difference between files & fields. You'll have to connect with field for real feel," PM Modi said while addressing Valedictory Function at Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy via video conference

Congress leader and former Haryana CM Bhupinder S Hooda arrives at the residence of party's Ghulam Nabi Azad to meet him

PM Modi inaugurates the new sports complex at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration

Hitanand Sharma appointed as State General Secretary of BJP in MP

Bharatiya Janata Party appoints Hitanand Sharma as State General Secretary (Organisation) of Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party

India reports 2,539 fresh Covid-19 cases, 4,491 recoveries, and 60 deaths

Indian refiner HPCL buys rare Russian Urals crude

India's state refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd has made a rare purchase of 2 million barrels of Russian Urals crude for loading in May, trade sources said on Thursday.

The cargo was sold by a European trader, they said. (Reuters)

'Green Triangle' named after Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated in Madagascar’s capital as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

As part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate India’s 75th year of independence, a “Green Triangle” named after Mahatma Gandhi was jointly inaugurated in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo.

Mayor of Antananarivo Naina Andriantsitohaina and India’s Ambassador to Madagascar Abhay Kumar inaugurated the green space on Wednesday at a special ceremony in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo. (PTI)

Recent rise in inflation hurting smaller firms: Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday recent rises in inflation were causing some problems for the economy such as hurting smaller firms' profits.

"We're mindful there are concerns among the public over rising prices," Kishida told parliament. "If prices were to rise, wages must go up too," he said. (Reuters)

Two dead in powerful Japan earthquake

Two people were killed and dozens injured in a powerful overnight earthquake that rattled large parts of east Japan and prompted a tsunami warning, authorities said Thursday.

Residents and officials in the country's northeast were still trying to assess the damage early on Thursday, after the 7.4-magnitude quake that hit shortly before midnight.

US Federal Reserve raises interest rate a quarter point in battle against high inflation

The Federal Reserve escalated its battle against the wave of prices increases battering the US economy on Wednesday by raising the benchmark interest even as it acknowledged the risk posed by the war in Ukraine.

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Over 2.6 lakh doses of Corbevax Covid vaccine administered to 12-14 year-olds on first day

Over 2.6 Lakh children aged 12 to 14 years received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine 'Corbevax' on the first day of the inoculation drive for this age group on Wednesday, the Union health ministry said.

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Gurugram cops book Maria Sharapova, Michael Schumacher for fraud

Police here booked former Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, former Formula 1 racer Michael Schumacher and 11 others for fraud and criminal conspiracy following a court order.

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