Rajya Sabha polls set in motion as nominations begin
Nominations open for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, with polling scheduled on March 16 as political parties begin declaring candidates.
Indian economist earns rare Chicago alumni award
Indian economist Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian receives the University of Chicago Alumni Award for Professional Achievement for his contributions to economic policy.
India’s banking drive for women draws UN praise
UN Women highlights India’s Jan Dhan scheme as a global model for women’s financial inclusion, linking over 290 million women to banking services.
Shipping Directorate Restores Evening Ferry to Shaheed, Swaraj Dweep
Directorate of Shipping Services restores evening ferry services to Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep, with revised schedules effective March 9.
JNV Teacher Swept Away by Waves on Holi at Car Nicobar Beach
A teacher from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Car Nicobar, died after being swept away by waves near Arong village on Holi. She was airlifted but declared brought dead at BJR Hospital.
