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Speaker denies permission to move adjournment motion to discuss demands of protesting anganwadi workers, including hike in pay to ₹21,000

Sreedhara Panicker Somnath, G. Satheesh Reddy, Suchitra Ella and K.P.C. Gandhi were appointed as honorary advisors in space technology, aerospace & defence manufacturing hub, handlooms & handicrafts development and forensic science sectors respectively

Justice Ajay Mohan Goel on March 20 ruled that the Electoral College approved by Returning Officer R.K. Gauba on March 13, which left out Mr. Thakur, ‘is prima facie bad and not sustainable in law’

‘They (YSRCP MLAs) have defeated the purpose of being sent to the Assembly by the people of their constituencies,’ says Speaker Ch. Ayyanna Patrudu

Amazon is reportedly cutting 14,000 jobs, although the company has not officially confirmed this figure. CEO Andy Jassy is pushing for a flatter company structure by reducing middle management. Despite employee backlash, Amazon is also enforcing a strict five-day return-to-office policy to strengthen company culture.

In an encounter in the forests of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, at least eighteen Maoists and a security personnel were killed. The security forces recovered weapons and explosives from the site. The operation against the Maoists is still underway, and the casualty count may increase.

Lucknow Super Giants' mentor Zaheer Khan has promised an aggressive and fearless brand of cricket in the upcoming IPL season under new captain Rishabh Pant. Zaheer emphasised Pant's resilience and offensive tactics to lead the team with confidence and hope for a strong performance. Addressing concerns over injuries, Zaheer dismissed any negativity, pointing to Pant's resilience as a key factor in shaping the team's attitude.

Stray dog eventually beaten to death by a person who was bitten

On Thursday, the election for the new president of the International Olympic Committee takes place at Costa Navarino, with seven contenders vying for the position. Key candidates include Sebastian Coe, David Lappartient, Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, and Kirsty Coventry among others. Each candidate brings unique qualifications and visions for the future of the IOC.

Kerala government and Adani Port are locked in a dispute over who should desilt Muthalapozhy harbour mouth

Maintenance law is meant to promote equality among spouses, not idleness, says Delhi High Court

Herpetologists are intrigued by the presence of the mildly venomous semi-aquatic snake far from the coastal ecosystem where it thrives

Srinagar is without a press club since the J&K administration in January 2022 put in abeyance the registration of the Kashmir Press Club (KPC), at a time when it was preparing elections.

BIS officials raided Amazon and Flipkart warehouses in Tiruvallur, seizing uncertified products worth lakhs under Section 17 of the BIS Act, 2016. Authorities confiscated items like insulated flasks and baby diapers, and warned that the offense carries penalties including imprisonment and substantial fines.

Infosys is hiring experienced professionals across 40+ skill sets, including cloud computing and cyber security, requiring at least two years' experience in related fields.

IPL 2025 starts on March 22 with defending champion KKR facing RCB at Eden Gardens, Kolkata 

Nitish Kumar lost his cool over Rashtriya Janata Dal MLA from Jehanabad Suday Yadav reading his question from his mobile phone; Phones are used to ensure the House is paperless, says Tejashwi Yadav

Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals for the first three IPL matches while Sanju Samson recovers from finger surgery. Samson, cleared to bat but not to keep wickets, will thus be available only as an 'Impact Player' option. Parag, at 23, joins the youngest IPL captains, starting with the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, followed by the chance to lead the team against KKR and CSK.

Mr. Thennarasu said the Centre had withheld funds due to the State under Samagra Shiksha and wages for workers under the MGNREGS