Latest news today (March 16): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.

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13:33 (IST) 16 Mar 2024
Breaking News LIVE: Navneet Kumar Sehgal takes charge as chairman of Prasar Bharati

Retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Navneet Kumar Sehgal has been appointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharati for three years or until he attains the age of 70, whichever is earlier. He takes over the charge from Surya Prakash.

13:19 (IST) 16 Mar 2024
Breaking News LIVE: MHA bans four factions of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League for five years

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has banned four factions of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League (JKPL) as ‘unlawful associations’ for five years.

12:53 (IST) 16 Mar 2024
Telangana LIVE: PM Modi addresses a public rally in Nagarkurnool

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally in Telangana‘s Nagarkurnool on Saturday. “Modi ki guarantee means – the guarantee of fulfilling the guarantee given” said PM Modi during his address

11:43 (IST) 16 Mar 2024
JNUSU elections LIVE: Poll body declares 35 candidates eligible for president’s post

The poll body of the Jawaharlal Nehru University has released a list of 141 eligible candidates, who can contest for the central panel in the upcoming students union elections.

11:28 (IST) 16 Mar 2024
Breaking News LIVE: Jaishankar to embark on official visit to Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia from March 23-27

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, at the invitation of his counterparts, will be on an official visit to Singapore, Philippines and Malaysia from March 23-27, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday.

11:19 (IST) 16 Mar 2024
Bengaluru Water Crisis LIVE: Residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage amid drought crisis

In the midst of the persistent water crisis gripping Bengaluru, numerous residents were observed lining up outside the RO water plant with empty cans, hopeful of obtaining vital water supply. The plight for drinking water persists among the city’s inhabitants. The exhaustion of groundwater and the drying up of over 3,000 borewells in Karnataka‘s capital have exacerbated the challenges faced by the populace.

10:35 (IST) 16 Mar 2024
Breaking News LIVE: Rouse Avenue Court grants bail to Delhi CM Kejriwal in complaints filed by ED

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail on a bail bond of Rs 15,000 and surety of Rs 1 lakh. He appeared before the court following the summons issued to him by the court based on two ED complaints in connection to Delhi Excise Policy case.

10:17 (IST) 16 Mar 2024
Breaking News LIVE: IAS officer Abhimanyu appointed as OSD to Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

IAS officer Abhimanyu Singh was appointed Officer on Special Duty to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday. The IAS officer was the personal secretary of former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar.

10:03 (IST) 16 Mar 2024
Breaking | Delhi LIVE: CM Kejriwal likely to appear in court today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to appear before the Rouse Avenue Court today in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case. He was seen leaving his residence in Delhi earlier today.

09:57 (IST) 16 Mar 2024
Breaking News LIVE: Over 1 crore households registered for Centre’s solar rooftop scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that over 1 crore households have already registered for the solar rooftop scheme PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

09:56 (IST) 16 Mar 2024
Breaking News LIVE: Chattisgarh CM announces 4% hike in DA for state employees

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday said there will be a 4 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government officials in the state.