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An off day to remember!

Twenty years ago on this day, India lost the 2003 World Cup final to Australia in Johannesburg. The defeat notwithstanding, what shouldn’t be forgotten is how the team picked themselves up from their early troubles in the tournament to get to where they reached

23 March,2023 04:41 AM IST | Clayton Murzello
India News

Martyrs' Day 2023: History and significance of 'Shaheed Diwas'

It is a day on which the three freedom fighters are remembered for the sacrifice they made to gain independence for the country from British rule

22 March,2023 11:03 PM IST | Anagha Sawant
India News

Know why does India observe 'Shaheed Diwas' on March 23 and January 30

Martyrs’ Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas, in our country is observed on January 30 and March 23 every year, in order to pay tribute to the leader of our nation and freedom fighters

22 March,2023 11:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Martyrs' Day 2023: Here are some interesting facts about 'Shaheed Diwas'

The day is marked as the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru

22 March,2023 11:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Martyrs' Day 2023: How is it connected to Bhagat Singh?

While January 30 is celebrated in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, March 23 is observed to pay tribute to three revolutionaries who were hanged by the British: Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar

22 March,2023 11:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Martyrs' Day 2023: History behind the 7 Martyrs' Days celebrated in India

There are seven Martyrs’ Days celebrated in India. The most popular among them is the one on January 30, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Here’s the full list of the seven Martyrs’ Day

22 March,2023 11:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion

The desi brothers in (nuclear) arms!

Between the fully fake, and the relatively real, what’s it about Rocket Boys that we love it so much?

22 March,2023 10:54 PM IST | Mayank Shekhar
India News

Partition saw birth of Pakistan, remaining country is Hindu nation: BJP leader

"Had it not been a Hindu Rashtra (nation) you would not have been spared here. Neither ex-Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav nor West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee would have been spared, instead they would have been reciting Namaz. It's a Hindu Rashtra that is why they are able to talk about secularism," Uma Bharti has said

22 March,2023 08:27 PM IST | ANI
India News

PM Modi emphasizes on Covid-appropriate behaviour amid spike in virus cases

Modi chaired the meeting to assess the Covid-19 and influenza situation in the country in terms of preparedness of health infrastructure and logistics, status of the vaccination campaign, emergence of new Covid-19 variants and influenza types and their public health implications for the country

22 March,2023 08:05 PM IST | PTI
India News

United Kingdom opens inquiry into unlawful killing claims in Afghanistan

The inquiry into two separate incidents will also review whether the deaths "formed part of a wider pattern of extra-judicial killings by British armed forces in Afghanistan at the time"

22 March,2023 07:41 PM IST | AP
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Delhi High Court upholds life term of six murder convicts

"Considering the evidence led by the prosecution, the court finds that the same proves beyond reasonable doubt the guilt of the appellants (convicts). Appeals are accordingly dismissed," the bench said

22 March,2023 07:22 PM IST | PTI
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Won't contest assembly elections till Article-370 is restored: Mehbooba Mufti

On the central government's claims of restoration of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba asked if panchayat polls are the real test of democracy, why does the country have the posts of prime minister and home minister

22 March,2023 07:09 PM IST | PTI
First India-Gulf Cooperation Council & Strategic Cooperation dialogue held

First India-Gulf Cooperation Council & Strategic Cooperation dialogue held

"Secretary(CPV&OIA) invited for more collaboration between India and GCC countries in renewable energy, food security, health, IT sector and counter-terrorism," the Ministry of External Affairs stated in the press release

22 March,2023 06:59 PM IST | Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ANI
Public will teach BJP lesson in 2024 election, says SP leader

Public will teach BJP lesson in 2024 election, says SP leader

Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Public Works Kunwar Brajesh Singh while addressing a felicitation ceremony of the newly elected heads of cooperative development societies on Tuesday had purportedly threatened the SP workers

22 March,2023 06:47 PM IST | Saharanpur | PTI
'Loss of seniority of candidates recommended earlier matter of grave concern'

'Loss of seniority of candidates recommended earlier matter of grave concern'

The collegium voiced its concern in a resolution dated March 21 in which it recommended the names of four district judges for appointment as judges of the Madras High Court

22 March,2023 06:27 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
SC grants bail to law intern accused of filming Indore court proceedings

SC grants bail to law intern accused of filming Indore court proceedings

"After having heard learned counsel for the parties and taking into consideration the material on record, we are inclined to release Petitioner No. 2 - Sonu Mansoori from jail, to which the learned Additional Solicitor General appearing for the State has no objection. Ordered accordingly," it said

22 March,2023 06:04 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Adani's wealth down 60 per cent; cedes richest Indian tag to Ambani: Report

Adani's wealth down 60 per cent; cedes richest Indian tag to Ambani: Report

US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research had published a report accusing the Adani group of large-scale accounting fraud and stock manipulation, leading to serious concerns and a free fall in Adani group companies' share prices. The Gautam Adani-led conglomerate has denied these allegations

22 March,2023 06:02 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
PM Modi to address 'One World TB Summit' at Varanasi on Friday

PM Modi to address 'One World TB Summit' at Varanasi on Friday

On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, Modi will address the One World TB Summit being organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and Stop TB Partnership, a United Nations-hosted organisation that amplifies the voices of people, communities and countries affected by the disease, a statement said

22 March,2023 05:54 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Centre defends barring married individuals from applying for JAG in Army

Centre defends barring married individuals from applying for JAG in Army

"Having regard to the effects of marriage, the bar of marriage is a reasonable restriction placed in public interest and national security..."

22 March,2023 05:50 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Delhi govt's budget for FY 2023-24 has something for everyone, says Kejriwal

Delhi govt's budget for FY 2023-24 has something for everyone, says Kejriwal

Under these schemes, 26 new flyovers will be constructed along with three double-decker flyovers while 1,400 kilometre of roads under the jurisdiction of public works department will be revamped

22 March,2023 04:42 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Delhi court remands Kashmiri journalist to NIA custody, RSF demands release

Delhi court remands Kashmiri journalist to NIA custody, RSF demands release

The global press freedom organisation said in a statement that Mehraj has been arrested on "spurious terrorism" charges and demanded his immediate release

22 March,2023 04:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Watch: Strong Earthquake Tremors Shake Delhi-NCR

    Watch: Strong Earthquake Tremors Shake Delhi-NCR

    Strong tremors jolted parts of north India, including Delhi-NCR, on Tuesday night as an earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan. Panic-stricken people rushed out of buildings as the earthquake struck around 10.20 pm and was also felt in Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.

    22 March,2023 07:31 PM IST | New Delhi
    Ukraine, International Monetary Fund agree on USD 15.6 billion loan package

    Ukraine, International Monetary Fund agree on USD 15.6 billion loan package

    Ukraine's finance ministry said on Wednesday that the programme will "help to mobilise financing from Ukraine's international partners, as well as to maintain macrofinancial stability and ensure the path to post-war reconstruction after Ukrainian victory in the war against the aggressor"

    22 March,2023 05:43 PM IST | Frankfurt | AP

    Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims missiles, drones hit civilian buildings

    Ukrainian media carried pictures showing charred apartments on several stories of the affected buildings, and flames billowing from some of them. The number of causalities was unknown

    22 March,2023 05:35 PM IST | Kyiv | AP

    Russian drones kill four at student dormitory near Kyiv

    A high school and two dormitories were partially destroyed in an overnight drone attack in the city of Rzhyshchiv, south of the Ukrainian capital, local officials said. It wasn't clear how many people were in the dormitories at the time

    22 March,2023 04:02 PM IST | Kyiv | AP
    Bank Holidays in April 2023: Banks to remain closed for 15 days in these states

    Bank Holidays in April 2023: Banks to remain closed for 15 days in these states

    It is important to note that the holidays are different in specific states and may not be 15 days in all the states in April 2023, check the full details here

    20 March,2023 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Maharashtra: NMC contractors fined for stealing power

    The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) detected power thefts at seven locations in the city, the power company stated in a release

    19 March,2023 06:43 PM IST | Nagpur | PTI

    'Don't deliver bhaang', Zomato tells user; Delhi Police joins in

    "Hello @zomato, I live in Delhi not Gurugram. It has been a ritual to consume Bhaang on Holi every year, more so because my birthday falls on Holi. Please try to understand my situation," a user replied to Zomato's tweet

    08 March,2023 05:50 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
    When Savitribai urged women to learn English

    When Savitribai urged women to learn English

    A new translation of feminist Savitribai Phule’s 1848 Marathi poems reflects on the pace of social change in Maharashtra and beyond

    20 March,2023 01:21 PM IST | Mumbai | Sumedha Raikar Mhatre
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    19 March,2023 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
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