March 4, 2025 5:09 PM March 4, 2025 5:09 PM

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CEC directs CEOs to be approachable and responsive to political parties

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has exhorted all Chief Electoral Officers, District Election Officers and Booth Level Officers to work transparently and fulfil all statutory obligations diligently. Addressing a two-day conference of Chief Electoral Officers CEOs of all States and Union Ter...

March 4, 2025 4:43 PM March 4, 2025 4:43 PM

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Many cases of Measles reported in Texas

In the United State, nearly 160 measles cases have been reported in Texas, the second largest state in the country. State health officials have warned the outbreak could last for months. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a dozen measles cases were diagnosed in Texas over th...

March 4, 2025 2:12 PM March 4, 2025 2:12 PM

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J&K: Landslide in Ramban closes Jammu-Srinagar NH amid heavy rainfall

In Jammu and Kashmir, due to heavy rainfall last evening, a landslide occurred in the Mehad area in the Ramban district, causing the closure of the 270-kilometer-long strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44). Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the National Highway was closed late las...

March 4, 2025 2:01 PM March 4, 2025 2:01 PM

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Sensex falls 165 points, Nifty drops 66 points

The domestic markets are experiencing a marginal downturn today, with the Sensex slipping 165 points to 73,209. Meanwhile, the Nifty has also dropped 66 points to 22,053 when reports last came in.

March 4, 2025 2:00 PM March 4, 2025 2:00 PM

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Russia launches 99 drones in overnight attack on Ukraine

Ukraine's Air Force reported that 99 drones were launched into the country by Russia overnight, causing significant damage and injuries in multiple regions. In a post on Telegram, the Air Force stated that Odesa, Sumy, and Donetsk 'suffered as a result of the attack. The State Emergency Service said...

March 4, 2025 1:56 PM March 4, 2025 1:56 PM

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Sri Lanka’s GMOA warns of nationwide strike over doctors’ holiday allowance cuts

In Sri Lanka, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned of a nationwide strike unless the government restores doctors’ holiday allowances to previous levels. GMOA Secretary Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa said the budgetary cuts introduced for 2025 were unacceptable, demanding immediate...

March 4, 2025 1:51 PM March 4, 2025 1:51 PM

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India has potential to fulfill global hunger needs: Union Minister Chirag Paswan

Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan has said that India has the potential to fulfill global hunger needs and the government is working in this direction to establish an ecosystem in the country. Mr Chirag made this remark during the inaugural session of the 39th edition of the Inter...

March 4, 2025 1:39 PM March 4, 2025 1:39 PM

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Health Minister JP Nadda chairs 9th Mission Steering Group Meeting of NHM

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, today chaired the 9th meeting of the Mission Steering Group of the National Health Mission (NHM) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The meeting covered crucial discussions on policy frameworks, operational strategies, and financial nor...