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With the launch of this Rs 4,129 crore stretch along the city’s IT corridor, Bengaluru's Metro network stretches to 69.66 km and 63 stations, making it the second largest after the Delhi Metro                                                 PM Modi launches new Bengaluru Metro line BENGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared open Bengaluru Metro’s 13.71-km Eastern Extension line running from Whitefield (Kadugodi) to K R Puram Metro line on Saturday. With the launch of this Rs 4,129 crore stretch along the city’s IT corridor, Bengaluru's Metro network stretches to 69.66 km and 63 stations, making it the second largest after the Delhi Metro. The PM later walked through the gallery at the Whitefield Kadugodi station and examined the numerous installations here. He went to the ticket counter, collected a travel token on his own and hopped on board the first train around 1 pm from the Whitefield Kadugodi end to Satya Sai Hospital, steered by woman loco pilot P Priyanka. The

The project will help strengthen Assam's response to disasters through improved flood forecasting and accurate early warning systems, including mobile alerts.                      The project will also help government agencies to respond faster during a crisis. The World Bank has approved a $108 million (approximately ₹ 889 crores) loan to help Assam improve disaster preparedness and enhance flood forecasting. According to a release from the multilateral bank, the project will benefit around six million people and is part of a larger $500 million investment program for the state. The Assam Integrated River Basin Management Project will help the state reduce vulnerability to floods and river erosion by building green infrastructure in the Beki and Buridehing river basins, protecting around one lakh people. The project will also help strengthen the state's response to disasters through improved flood forecasting and accurate early warning systems, including mobile alerts. It will

 The exercise, which was completed last week, was the first of its kind between the two militaries, and US officials hope to replicate this with other armies in the region. Image of a drone used for representational purposes only.  RIYADH: The US and Saudi Arabia have completed their first joint counter-drone exercise at a new military testing centre in Riyadh, according to the head of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), as reported by AlArabiya. The exercise, which was completed last week, was the first of its kind between the two militaries, and US officials hope to replicate this with other armies in the region. The Red Sands Experimentation Center had been under discussion for some time. The US military said it would serve as an innovative approach to training and readiness between Washington and its Middle East partners, AlArabiya reported. Last week's exercises were not highly publicized, but officials have said this was just the beginning of what they ho

The protests, with placards with messages that the Congress leader should apologise for insulting the OBCs, were held in places like Dadar and Lalbaugh. The BJP hit the streets when the Congress is also staging protests after Gandhi was disqualified as a Lok Sabha member on Friday. MUMBAI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday staged protests here against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanding an apology from him for 'insulting' the Other Backward Classes (OBC). The protests, with placards with messages that the Congress leader should apologise for insulting the OBCs, were held in places like Dadar and Lalbaugh. The BJP hit the streets when the Congress is also staging protests after Gandhi was disqualified as a Lok Sabha member on Friday following his conviction by a court in Surat for his Modi surname remark. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails from the OBC community. "The country will not tolerate insults of the OBCs. Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the OBCs,"

 The company said the mission would be one of the "most significant milestones" in the history of OneWeb as it will add 36 satellites to the OneWeb fleet and complete the first-ever global LEO constell                                                                        ISRO's LVM3-M3 SRIHARIKOTA: The countdown for the launch of 36 satellites on board the LVM3-M3/OneWeb India-2 mission has commenced, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Saturday. Network Access Associates Ltd, United Kingdom (OneWeb Group Company) has signed an agreement with ISRO's commercial arm NewSpace India Ltd to launch 72 satellites into Low-Earth orbits (LEO). The first set of 36 satellites for OneWeb Group company was launched on October 23, 2022. OneWeb is a global communication network powered from space, enabling connectivity for governments and businesses. The company which has Bharti Enterprises as a major investor is implementing the constellation of low earth orbi

Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as an MP status after a Gujarat court found him guilty in a criminal defamation case and sentenced him to two years in jail.                          Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad seat also fell vacant after his disqualification. New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will this afternoon hold his first press conference after being disqualified from the Lok Sabha. The presser is scheduled at 1 pm. Mr Gandhi lost his MP status after a Gujarat court found him guilty in a criminal defamation case and sentenced him to two years in jail on Thursday. In his first comments after disqualification, the former Wayanad MP said he is ready to "pay any price". "I am fighting for the voice of India. I am ready to pay any price," Mr Gandhi tweeted in Hindi yesterday. The former Congress chief's Wayanad seat also fell vacant after his disqualification. Mr Gandhi was on Thursday found guilty of defamation for a 2019 campaign trail remark implying that

The off-duty pilot from another airline jumped in to help with radio communication, while the other Southwest pilot took over the controls.           The plane returned to Las Vegas and landed "without incident". (Representative pic/Unsplash) An off-duty pilot who was a passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight stepped in to help land a plane after one of the on-duty pilots had a medical emergency mid-flight. According to CNN, the incident took place on Wednesday aboard Flight 6013 which took off from Las Vegas and was heading towards Columbus, Ohio. The airline stated that the plane was forced to return to Vegas as urgent medical attention was required for the original pilot, who was "incapacitated". Luckily, a passenger was well-placed to help the crew. As per the outlet, the off-duty pilot from another airline jumped in to help with radio communication, while the other Southwest pilot took over the controls. "A credentialed Pilot from another airline, who was

 He also said that Kashi had emerged as a reflection of newness and antiquity blended beguilingly. Prime Minister Narendra Modi LUCKNOW: Crediting UP CM Yogi Adityanath for pushing the state on growth trajectory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the state was setting new benchmarks in every field of development. Dedicating development projects worth around Rs 200 crore and laying the foundation of 28 projects worth around Rs 1,592 crore in Varanasi on Friday, the PM praised Yogi for making a record of becoming the only UP CM to serve the state for the longest period of time. “On March 25, Yogi ji will complete one year of his second innings in office. He has created the record of being the longest-serving Chief Minister of UP. Today, UP has come out of its old image of despair. As security is strengthened and conveniences increase, prosperity is bound to be there,” said the PM. He also said that Kashi had emerged as a reflection of newness and antiquity blended beguilingly. The PM cla

Talking to the media, SSP of Khanna, Amneet Kondal, said, “The Khalistan flag had some Urdu words written on it.’’ A file photo of fugitive preacher and 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh (C) with his supporters.  CHANDIGARH: Some of the incriminating visuals in videos and the mobile phone seized by the police from Tajinder Singh Gill alias Gorkha Baba, the ‘bodyguard’ of Amritpal Singh, include the state emblem of the so-called Khalistan, the design of its ‘flag’, logo and emblems of the areas within the proposed state, 10-dollar Khalistan currency bills and a hologram of the militant outfit Anandpur Khalsa Fauj (AKS). These visuals also show AKS members doing firing practice and martial arts training at a makeshift firing range near a river in Jallupur Kheda, the native village of Amritpal Singh. Talking to the media, SSP of Khanna, Amneet Kondal, said, “The Khalistan flag had some Urdu words written on it.’’ “Videos of members showing their expertise in assembling, disas

BJP leader Khushbu Sundar was the first person from the Indian film industry to be nominated for the National Commission for Women. Prime Minister Narendra Modi   Following Rahul Gandhi's suspension from the Lok Sabha due to his conviction in a 2019 defamation case, an old tweet by BJP leader and National Commission for Women member Khushbu Sundar has gone viral. In the tweet from 2018, Sundar criticised the prevalence of corruption among those with the Modi surname, suggesting that the word "Modi" should be redefined as "corruption". Several Congress social media accounts have shared the tweet and questioned whether Purnesh Modi, a Gujarat minister, will file a case against Sundar. However, Sundar has not commented on the tweet or deleted it. Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years in jail for his Modi surname comment, which led to his disqualification from the Lok Sabha. The decision has triggered opposition parties, who have condemned it as political vendetta

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For foreign nationals and for the School of Open Learning, admissions will be based on marks obtained in the qualifying degree examination Delhi University has announced the postgraduate admissions policy for 2023-24 on its website. Delhi University on Wednesday said candidates seeking admission to its postgraduate programmes for 2023-24 must appear for the Common University Entrance Test (PG)-2023. Announcing the PG admission policy on its website, DU said, “Only the scores obtained in CUET (PG)-2023 will be considered for admission to the academic year 2023-24.” It asked applicants to refer to its PG Bulletin of Information and select their CUET test paper as per the requirements of the specific programme in which they seek admission. However, for School of Open Learning and for foreign nationals, PG admissions will be based on marks obtained in the qualifying degree examination, the policy added.

CUET PG 2023: Officials have informed that admission to Delhi University's postgraduate programs will take place through the Common Seat Allocation System 2023. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the registration process for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Post Graduate 2023. Interested candidates can fill up the application form available on the official website. Meanwhile, the officials on Thursday informed that admission to Delhi University's postgraduate programs will take place through the Common Seat Allocation System. CUET PG 2023: Admission to DU postgraduate programs to take place through exams For DU's School of Open Learning and for foreign nationals, marks obtained in the qualifying degree examination will be considered, they said, and added that admissions to the Non-Collegiate Women Education Board (NCWEB) will be based on scores obtained in CUET(PG)-2023. What was the previous system? Under the previous system, 50 per cent of admissi

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The certificate program  was conceived with inputs from industry experts and is being continuously upgraded based on technology trends, market trends and industry needs. IIT Madras is launching the second cohort for its industry-oriented online certificate program on e-Mobility for working professionals. The first cohort was launched in September 2022 and witnessed record levels of enrolment. The last date to apply for the next cohort is March 20, 2023. IIT Madras launches second cohort for eMobility course following the huge success of first cohort This course, meant for working professionals, provides an overview of the e-Mobility Eco-System and basic fundamentals in Technical Areas. A 6-month, 120-hour certification program, the working professionals are offered a unique format in which they have flexibility in watching content that is backed up with periodic live online sessions with faculty. The clarifications and assessments on the course content are IT-enabled, with support from

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology (SKCET) here will host the G20 Young Ambassador Summit 2023 on March 20. Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi will be the chief guest, and Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa of India, and L. Murugan, Minister of State in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, will be the guests of honor. Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology The G20 encourages youth to become future leaders to raise awareness of global issues, exchange ideas, negotiate and reach consensus to find viable and diverse solutions for the whole world. This year’s theme is ‘Fuelling the Future of Global Youth’, according to a release. Young leaders from across the globe would discuss and debate on global challenges and policy recommendations for G20 leaders to take forward, the release said. Ten speakers, including Nagaraj Naidu, joint secretary of G20; Kalpathi Suresh, chairman, Kalpathi Investments; Ria Dabi, Assist