Evening news brief: India condoles Khamenei’s death; Nitish Kumar files Rajya Sabha nomination and more | India News

India has officially mourned the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as New Delhi steps up diplomatic outreach amid rising regional tensions across the Gulf. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has filed nominations for the Rajya Sabha, signaling his exit from state politics and paving the way for a leadership change in the…

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TechGig announces ‘she builds the future 2026’: A high-impact leadership initiative redefining the technology landscape | India News

New Delhi: March 5, 2026 – India’s largest community of over 5.6 million developers and tech enthusiasts, TechGig today announced its flagship International Women’s Day initiative: “She Builds the Future: Power, Presence and Progress.” Scheduled for 7-8 March 2026, this two-day virtual leadership summit goes beyond symbolic celebration to address the critical need for strong…

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Holi celebrations reflect Uttarakhand’s culture, faith, and development: CM Dhami | India News

Dehradun, March 04 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami celebrated Holi during the Holi Milan ceremony at his official residence in Dehradun on Wednesday. (@Pushkardhami X/ANI Photo) Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami He celebrated Holi with the people of the state by participating in various programs on Wednesday, expressing his commitment to…

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Oxford Ashmolean Museum: Oxford museum set to return 500-year-old bronze statue taken from Tamil Nadu temple | India News

The Ashmolean Museum acquired the statue in 1967. In 2019, a French scholar flagged that its origins were unclear, leading to an investigation A 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Thirumankai Alvar from a temple in Tamil Nadu, among several Indian heritage items being repatriated from the UK to India.The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford acquired the…

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Congress backs Sharad Pawar for Rajya Sabha, MVA closes ranks in Maharashtra | India News

New Delhi: All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary and Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala has announced that the Congress will support NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar as the unanimous candidate for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) Rajya Sabha seat from Maharashtra.This comes as talks intensify ahead of nominations for the March 16 polls, where seven…

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‘I have seen the missile’: Indian woman from first evacuation flight recounts tense days in Dubai | India News

New Delhi: An Indian national who returned to India in the first batch from Dubai after resumption of air travel described tense nights, emergency alarms and uncertainty disrupting travel across the Gulf due to conflict in the Middle East. Soumya Khandelwal, who traveled to Dubai for work, said she felt the missile alert and saw…

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Road ministry proposes Centre’s authority to set speed limits for NHs | India News

New Delhi: To end confusion among commuters over speed limits on national highways and expressways, the road transport ministry has proposed that the authority to set these restrictions rest with the Center while state governments retain the power to notify norms for all other roads under their jurisdiction.The ministry recently shared a host of proposed…

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Application & approval process for access roads from NHs goes fully digital | India News

New Delhi: People seeking access roads from National Highways (NHs) to fuel stations, roadside amenities, industries, private properties and rest area complexes no longer need to visit government offices to obtain NOCs. They can apply online and get approved without any physical interface with the system.Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari launched a new one-stop digital…

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IISc, Pratiksha Trust launch ‘Moonshot’ project on brain co-processors | India News

IISC Bangalore (file photo) Bangalore: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on Wednesday said it has launched a “moonshot” project to develop brain co-processors that combine neuromorphic hardware with AI algorithms to improve or restore brain function. The initiative is funded by the Pratiksha Trust, founded by Chris Gopalakrishnan and his wife Sudha.Gopalakrishnan, IISc Director Prof…

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