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Both the BJP and the Congress have issued whips mandating their members’ presence in the House from March 9 to 11, in anticipation of the resolution by 118 Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha seeking Birla’s removal for partisan behaviour slated for debate

IRIS Lavan has been docked at Kochi since March 4 as the vessel had developed technical issues. “Its crew of 183 are currently accommodated at naval facilities in Kochi,” the source said

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh says his country is a “responsible power” and has not shut the Strait of Hormuz, he says the attack on Iran is “based on a lie” and pitches for diplomacy as the “only option”

Olympic champion Alysa Liu asked fans to respect her privacy after a frightening airport incident following her Milan Winter Olympics victory. The 20-year-old figure skater said people crowded her and chased her to her car. Liu, who recently ended a four-year retirement to win gold, says she hopes to keep her life calm despite sudden fame.

Doctors at the hospital say they had no prior information about the proposal until it was announced in the Budget

Police officials said the individuals are currently being questioned

Assets belonging to Kesireddy Rajasekhara Reddy. Booneti Chanakya and Donthireddy Vasudeva Reddy attached under PMLA as probe points to alleged ₹3,500 crore loss to State exchequer during previous regime