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AAP govt should buy crops at MSP: Saini

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday asked the AAP government in Punjab to come forward and procure the produce of farmers at minimum support price (MSP) as was being done in his state.

Woman's Body Found With Nails Hammered Into Her Feet In Bihar

The body of a woman with nails hammered into her feet has been found in Nalanda district of Bihar, police said on Thursday.

Ahead of SGPC panel meet, Dhami says won't withdraw his resignation

A day before the crucial meeting of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) executive committee, Harjinder Singh Dhami on Thursday called on Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh at his residence at the Golden Temple complex and asserted that he would not withdraw his resignation from the top post of the gurdwara body.

Naxalism Ending in Jungles, Taking Root in Urban Centres, Says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Maoism was being wiped out from the jungles, but expressed concern that it was fast spreading roots in urban areas with some political parties also echoing their ideology.

Drug Racket in Hoshiarpur Jail: Supdt Suspended

The Punjab government has suspended Hoshiarpur central jail superintendent Baljit Singh Ghumman following intelligence reports of a drug racket being run in the jail.

Bungus Valley being developed as offbeat tourism spot: CM Omar

J&K chief minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that government is planning to develop Bungus in Kupwara as an offbeat tourism destination while maintaining the ecological balance.

The curious case of Hathras stampede

The report of the judicial commission that probed the stampede at a religious gathering in Hathras last year is curious: There is a clear and justified inculpation of the local civil and police authorities, but absolution of Suraj Pal, also known as Narayan Sakar Hari and Bhole Baba, the godman at whose satsang, a sudden stampede left 121 people dead on July 2 last year.

Blackstone and Sattva Reit file for ₹7,000-cr IPO

Bengaluru developer Sattva Group and asset manager Blackstone Group filed draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) of a real estate investment trust (Reit), with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

Macron reiterates nuke shield plan, angering Russia

President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to discuss using France's nuclear capabilities to defend European allies, as part of a broader push for strategic security amid the US's reduced presence in Europe.

Kerr, Matthews shine as MI beat UPW

A five-wicket haul by Amelia Kerr and a sparkling half-century from Hayley Matthews kept Mumbai Indians' playoff hopes alive in the WPL as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side completed a convincing six-wicket win over hosts UP Warriorz.

Make anger your source of strength, one Mrs at a time

I recently watched a movie, one which has been in the news for the poignant representation of the life of a newly married Indian woman, called Mrs.

Rana approaches US top court against extradition

Tahawwur Rana, one of the people behind the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, has filed an emergency application in the US Supreme Court against his extradition to India, saying that being a Muslim of Pakistani origin, and a former Pakistan army officer, the likelihood of his torture in India is high, adding that he was being sent into a \"hornet's nest\".

T'gana cabinet approves draft bill on SC sub-categorisation

IF IMPLEMENTED, TELANGANA WILL BE THE SECOND STATE TO IMPLEMENT SUB-CLASSIFICATION OF SC QUOTAS, AFTER HARYANA

Police Bust Illegal Arms Smuggling Module in Pathankot, Two Arrested

One 9 mm Glock Pistol, One .30 Bore Pistol, Two .32 Bore Pistols, Four Magazines, 39 Cartridges Were Recovered From Them

Meitei organisation declares 'March to the Hills' tomorrow

A prominent Meitei civil society organisation on Thursday announced that it will proceed with its planned \"March to the Hills\" from Imphal to Senapati on March 8, when free movement is set to resume in the ethnic strife-torn northeastern state after nearly 18 months.

CAT quashes IRS officer Wankhede's transfer to TN

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has set aside the transfer of IRS officer Sameer Wankhede from Mumbai to Chennai, saying the revenue department \"patently violated\" its own guidelines.

Haryana budget session starts today

Budget to be presented on March 17; Oppn set to corner govt on jobs, debt, law-and-order, & drugs though the Congress is yet to name the LoP

India open to rationalising agri sector tariffs: Officials

Lowering tariffs on agricultural commodities will help Indian exports gain better markets in the US NITI AAYOG REVIEW

SC Orders No Fresh FIR Against Udhayanidhi

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that no fresh cases should be registered against Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his controversial remarks against Sanatan Dharma and extended protection against his arrest in the cases registered against him in connection with the remarks till the next hearing on his petition to club all cases filed against him across the country.

Farmers to Hold Dharna Outside AAP MLAs' Houses on March 10

SKM Leaders Challenge CM Mann for a Public Debate on Their Demands on March 15

Trump's grant, loan freeze struck down again in court

A federal judge issued a long-term order blocking President Donald Trump's controversial attempt to freeze billions of dollars in Congress-approved loans, grants and other payments to recipients across the US.

Top Court Seeks Info From All HCs On Pending Execution Pleas

Ending the plight of a litigant who had to wait for almost 39 years to get possession of a property decreed in his favour way back in 1986, the Supreme Court on Thursday said that the case highlights the woes of litigants in this country and asked all high courts to identify such cases and ensure cases pending for execution of decree are decided within six months.

4 College Students Killed as Car Crashes into Tree in Hisar

Victims were headed to a wedding when mishap took place, police say driver lost control while trying to negotiate a sharp turn

Taking a stand against centralisation of policies

The issue of Hindi imposition has been a longstanding point of contention between the Union government and the government of Tamil Nadu.

Ex-Patti SHO Gets Life Term in 1993 Fake Encounter Case

The special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mohali on Thursday awarded a life sentence to the then station house officer (SHO) of Patti police station, who was held guilty of killing two persons in a fake encounter in the Bhagupura area of Patti in 1993.

PC Chief Lone Terms L-G's Address as 'Hollow'

Handwara MLA and People's Conference (PC) president Sajad Lone on Thursday criticised the recent governor's address, calling it \"empty statement devoid of commitments\".

PIL in SC Seeks 3-Language Formula in TN, Kerala, Bengal

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking implementation of the three-language formula, proposed by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal.

Raj MBBS Student Found Dead, Suicide Suspected

A final-year MBBS student at the Kota Government Medical College in Rajasthan was found dead in his hostel room in a suspected case of suicide, police said on Thursday.

Haryana Notifies 4 Fast-Track Courts For Cow Protection Law

The Haryana government has notified four special courts to fast-track cases of offences under the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015, which prohibits cow slaughter.

ED raids across TN in case linked to minister

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches at multiple locations across Tamil Nadu as part of a fresh money-laundering probe in connection with alleged irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation, including the purported role of its minister Senthil Balaji, officials familiar with the development said.