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42-year-old loan agent killed after stray bovine tramples him in S Delhi

A 42-year-old man died due to injuries after a stray bovine attacked and trampled him on a street in the Devli Khanpur area in south Delhi on Thursday morning, the Delhi Police said on Friday.

Rtd banker killed, child hurt as car hits scooter

A 69-year-old retired manager of a nationalised bank was killed and his four-and-a-half-year-old granddaughter suffered a face fracture after their scooter was allegedly hit by a speeding luxury car in Dwarka Sector-17 area in southwest Delhi on Wednesday, officials aware of the said on Friday.

Five rescued after 2nd floor flat catches fire in SW Delhi

At least seven people, including three children aged between seven and 12, were trapped after a fire broke out on a second-floor flat of a four-story residential building in Mohan Garden area of southwest Delhi on Friday morning, fire department officials aware of the matter said.

Two years of the Ukraine war: All eyes on US as fate hangs in balance

Over a century ago, the US Congress left Europe to its fate. It was the end of the First World War.

Finding equilibrium in ties a test for both India, China'

One of the biggest challenges for both India and China will be to arrive at an equilibrium and then maintain it, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Friday against the backdrop of the dragging standoff between the two sides on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Death penalty to Haryana wrestling coach for killing 6

A court in Rohtak on Friday awarded the death penalty to a 34-year-old former wrestling coach for a grisly murder spree in which he killed six people, including a couple and their three-year-old son, inside a wrestling arena in Rohtak in 2021.

Exec's eavesdropping husband guilty of insider trading when both WFHed

A word to the wise: If you overhear your work-from-home spouse talking business, just forget anything you may learn from it. And most definitely do not trade stocks using what authorities will almost certainly view as inside information.

Farmers halt march till Feb 29, demand action

Groups leading the protests by farmers from Punjab have decided to extend their pause on marching to the national capital till February 29, as they turned their focus to the death of a protester earlier this week, saying they will not allow an autopsy or the cremation of the 21-year-old man till the Punjab Police files a case against police in Haryana.

In 400 seats push, Modi sets 80/80 target for UP

PM attacks Rahul Gandhi in his home seat of Varanasi over Cong leader's drunk youth' comment

JACKKY AND RAKUL ARE MARRIED!

Producer Jackky Bhagnani and actor Rakul Preet Singh are now man and wife.

WPL: All eyes on India's young talent as second season begins

The tournament is a genuine opportunity for India to see if their younger players are good enough for the international level

England Rooting for dry run to end

As far-fetched as some of Joe Root's dismissals in this series is the statistic that he has bowled more overs than he has scored runs over the past month in India. You wouldn't expect someone who averaged 50.1 in India before this tour to endure such a wretched run where six innings have yielded 77 runs at an average of 12.83.

Surface tension in Ranchi adds another layer to gruelling series

On an odd looking Ranchi pitch, India aim to seal series with one of their most inexperienced teams in recent times

ED upgrades lookout circular against Byju's Raveendran

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has renewed its lookout circular against Byju Raveendran, founder of Byju's, as part of its foreign exchange management act (FEMA) probe against the ed-tech firm, people familiar with the development said.

PMI touches 7-month high of 61.5 in February

Business activity in India, measured by the HSBC Flash Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), has touched a seven-month high of 61.5 in February, according to a statement from S&P Global Research. These numbers suggest that economic momentum continues to be strong in the economy and might even have improved compared to what it was in January.

Birla Opus to hit shelves in Mar, eyes profit in 3 yrs

It aims to expand distribution of its paints biz to over 6,000 towns by FY25

Chinese survey ship's Maldives visit leads to India's security worries

A Chinese research ship arrived in the Maldives on Thursday, global ship-tracking data showed, just three months after a similar vessel visited the Indian Ocean and sparked New Delhi's security concerns.

Leaked docs show Chinese firm hacked foreign govts

A Chinese tech security firm was able to breach foreign governments, infiltrate social media accounts and hack personal computers, a massive data leak analysed by experts this week revealed.

97 killed in Israeli strikes as truce talks raise hopes

Since Oct 7, nearly 30,000 people have been confirmed killed in Gaza, according to health authorities

India to boost naval power with 200 BrahMos missiles

The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the acquisition of more than 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and associated systems that will be fitted on Indian warships, with the significant capability enhancement for the navy expected to cost around ₹19,000 crore, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday.

Is new law on bail being drawn up, SC asks Centre

Pushing for objectivity and accountability in the criminal justice system to prevent needless arrests, the Supreme Court has directed the Union government to inform it whether a new law to facilitate the grant of bail is in the works.

EFTA looks to ink deal with India soon: Norway minister

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is hopeful of finalising a trade deal with India \"within a few days or weeks\" and the four-nation bloc has a \"clear ambition\" to sign the agreement before the country enters its election cycle, Norway's deputy foreign minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik said on Thursday.

Rajnath targets Congress in Odisha, pushes for 'double-engine' BJP govt

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has ended the \"credibility crisis in politics\" created by the Congress, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, as he batted for establishing a \"double engine\" government in Odisha in the upcoming polls to ensure steady progress for the state.

PM likely to visit Bengal on Mar 6

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend an outreach programme organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) women's wing on March 6 in West Bengal, people aware of the details said on Thursday.

Fresh protests in Sandeshkhali; tribal panel records statements

Fresh protests erupted in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Friday as dozens of women hit the streets and set ablaze a thatched structure linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, seeking his and his aides' arrest over allegations of sexual assault and land grabbing, even as state police chief Rajeev Kumar pledged action against the perpetrators.

Vedanta can't have free run': SC on plea to reopen Sterlite plant

Vedanta cannot have a free run and go on polluting the environment, the Supreme Court observed on Thursday, mulling a fair balance between allowing the conglomerate to reopen its Sterlite Copper smelting plant in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi and the environmental concerns associated with doing so.

Pellet wounds found on some of the protesters: Medical reports

Wounds caused by metal pellets were found on the upper body of several injured farmers, according to medicolegal reports (MLR) issued by hospitals in Patiala, which HT has seen.

'Govt always ready for talks': Thakur makes fresh appeal to farmers

Union information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday appealed to protesting farmers to resume negotiations with the Centre even as the agriculturists postponed a decision on whether to accept the government's fresh invitation for a fifth round of talks on their demands.

Set MSP on cane price hike model: Farmers

Farmers on protest demanding higher prices for crops have said the government should implement a price-setting mechanism similar to the one that ensures guaranteed price for sugarcane cultivators.

Row over post-mortem exam, protesters want case filed first

Farm leaders and the family of Shubh Karan Singh, the 21-year-old Punjab farmer who died in clashes with the Haryana Police at Khanauri on Wednesday, did not allow the authorities at the Patiala-based Rajindra hospital to conduct the post-mortem examination, demanding the registration of a murder case against accused police personnel and a \"martyr\" status for Singh, people familiar with the matter said.