The Centre has introduced a new rule simplifying the import procedure for pet dogs and cats, allowing pet owners to obtain a 'no objection certificate' (NOC) round the clock at the port of entry. This eliminates previous hassles by allowing owners to receive an advance NOC through email submission of required documents.
Related news
India has cautioned the Maldives against entering trade agreements that may jeopardize its fiscal stability, after the archipelago nation signed pacts with China and Turkiye. New Delhi emphasized that these agreements could result in significant revenue losses for the Maldives, which will be considered in India's policy-making.
Calcutta High Court granted a man divorce, citing cruelty, as his wife's family and friends stayed at his house against his will. The couple, married in 2005, lived in Kolaghat before the wife moved to Kolkata in 2008, allegedly for work convenience. However, her family continued staying at the husband's residence, causing him distress.
Blind since birth, Bhullu Sahni from Samastipur district has saved 13 people from drowning and retrieved 14 bodies over the past five years. His cognitive abilities enable him to navigate water bodies effectively. Despite his life-saving actions, he receives minimal financial support for his heroic deeds, typically earning around Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 per rescue.
Michael Dell, CEO of Dell, had a meeting with US President Elon Musk and other tech leaders. They discussed artificial intelligence and government efficiency. The meeting included executives from major technology companies like Apple, IBM, Qualcomm, and HP. Dell mentioned the company's role as a trusted AI partner for the US government.
The IPL 2025 season will kick off with a high-octane clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens on March 22. Eden Gardens, the home ground of IPL 2024 winners Kolkata Knight Riders, will also be the venue for the grand finale on May 25. Additionally, it will host Qualifier 2 on May 23.
An 82-year-old retired BHEL official, Hari Kishan, was found hanging in his home, with his 40-year-old daughter, Chitra, lying dead in another room. A suicide note suggested his daughter’s mental illness and his own old age as the reasons behind the extreme step. The exact cause of the daughter’s death remains unclear pending the autopsy report.
A fire broke out at a cinema hall in Select City Mall, Saket, Delhi, during the screening of 'Chhava', causing panic among cinemagoers. The fire started in the corner of the screen, leading to an evacuation. Delhi Fire Services received the call at 5.42 pm, and five fire engines quickly controlled the fire.
Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed cited the lack of domestic four-day cricket as the reason for Shaheen Shah Afridi's absence from the Test lineup. Javed emphasised the need for fast bowlers to balance league and four-day matches to maintain their stamina for Test cricket. He also defended Pakistan's use of spin-friendly pitches to secure home victories.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accuses Congress MP Gourav Gogoi's British wife, Elizabeth Colburn, of having links with Pakistan and the ISI. Sarma alleges Colburn's association with Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, an advisor to the Pakistan Planning Commission. Gogoi dismisses these claims as laughable, asserting BJP's dependence on spreading lies amid their own allegations.
India's Kuldeep Yadav turned the game around in the ICC Champions Trophy final by taking two crucial wickets after New Zealand's strong start. Following Rachin Ravindra and Will Young's 57-run opening stand, Kuldeep dismissed Ravindra and Kane Williamson, reducing New Zealand from 69/1 to 75/3. This pivotal moment shifted momentum in India's favour.