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India's Skyroot Tests Key Rocket Motor, Satellite Launch Later This Year

India's Skyroot Tests Key Rocket Motor, Satellite Launch Later This Year

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

India's Space start-up Skyroot today said it has test-fired the stage-2 of the Vikram-1 rocket, which is expected to place a satellite in orbit later this year.

Arvind Kejriwal's Custody Extended By 4 Days In Delhi Liquor Policy Case

Arvind Kejriwal's Custody Extended By 4 Days In Delhi Liquor Policy Case

Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal - in jail on corruption charges in the alleged liquor policy scam - has been sent to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate for a further four days, i.e., till April 1.

Poll Officers Can't Force Electors Who 'Refuse' To Vote At Booths: Voting Rule

Poll Officers Can't Force Electors Who 'Refuse' To Vote At Booths: Voting Rule

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, Kolkata

At a time when Election Commission pledges to leave no stone unturned to bring eligible voters to polling stations, not many electors are aware of their right to "refuse to vote" even after registering their identities before the presiding officer.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 5 Facts About Naveen Jindal, BJP Candidate From Kurukshetra Seat

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 5 Facts About Naveen Jindal, BJP Candidate From Kurukshetra Seat

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday March 28, 2024

Days after Industrialist Naveen Jindal quit the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded him from the Kurukshetra Lok Sabha seat.

Are You A Mutual Fund Investor? Know Why March 31 Is Crucial

Are You A Mutual Fund Investor? Know Why March 31 Is Crucial

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Thursday March 28, 2024

Mutual fund investors need to submit authorised documents for KYC so that they can continue with their investments.

Indian Hotels Company, Parent Firm Of Taj Brand, To Open 90 New Properties

Indian Hotels Company, Parent Firm Of Taj Brand, To Open 90 New Properties

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Tata group hospitality firm Indian Hotels Company Ltd, the parent firm of Taj Hotels, today said its addition of hotels is set to accelerate over the next few years with over 90 new properties in the pipeline.

Dera Karseva Chief Of Uttarakhand's Nanakmatta Sahib Gurdwara Shot Dead

Dera Karseva Chief Of Uttarakhand's Nanakmatta Sahib Gurdwara Shot Dead

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, Dehradun

The dera karseva chief of the Nanakmatta Sahib Gurdwara in Uttarakhand was shot dead within the premises of the shrine by two motorcycle-borne assailants early this morning, police said.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Welcomes Baby Girl, Shares 1st Pic

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Welcomes Baby Girl, Shares 1st Pic

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday March 28, 2024

The Chief Minister announced on social media that both the mother and child are doing fine

"Enforcement Directorate's 2 Missions: Finish AAP And...": Arvind Kejriwal In Court

"Enforcement Directorate's 2 Missions: Finish AAP And...": Arvind Kejriwal In Court

Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court today extended the Enforcement Directorate's custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by four days.

Updates: Probe Agency Gets Arvind Kejriwal's Custody Till April 1 In Liquor Policy Case

Updates: Probe Agency Gets Arvind Kejriwal's Custody Till April 1 In Liquor Policy Case

NDTV News Desk | Thursday March 28, 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Enforcement Directorate custody has been extended by another four days in the alleged liquor policy scam. Mr Kejriwal will now be in the probe agency's custody till April 1. The agency, which investigates financ

MGNREGS Wage Rates Revised, Hikes Range Between 4-10% For Different States

MGNREGS Wage Rates Revised, Hikes Range Between 4-10% For Different States

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme have been revised, with hikes ranging between four and 10 per cent for different states.

"Pledge To Make India Developed": Anurag Thakur On First-Time Voters

"Pledge To Make India Developed": Anurag Thakur On First-Time Voters

Edited by Aditi Gautam | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Union Minister Anurag Thakur today asked the first-time voters to take a pledge to make India a developed country.

UN Body Says Employment Scenario In India Grim, Youth Minister Responds

UN Body Says Employment Scenario In India Grim, Youth Minister Responds

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

The government today disputed the data put out by the International Labour Organisation which said that employment scenario in India is grim, especially among youth.

High Court Rejects Plea To Remove Arvind Kejriwal As Chief Minister After Arrest

High Court Rejects Plea To Remove Arvind Kejriwal As Chief Minister After Arrest

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

The Delhi High Court today dismissed a PIL seeking the removal of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal from the post of chief minister following his arrest in the excise policy-linked money laundering case.

Indian Economy Can Grow At 8% Or More Till 2047: Senior IMF Official

Indian Economy Can Grow At 8% Or More Till 2047: Senior IMF Official

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Indian economy can grow at 8 per cent or more till 2047, if the country can redouble the good policies that it has implemented over the last 10 years and accelerate reforms, India's executive director at IMF said today.