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Offensive Defence and Other Ideas in Sync with Reality

A military biography of Lt Gen (Retd) Rostum K Nanavatty presents his bold assertions about defence and security issues that continue to be relevant

Protests continue for Rock Garden

Protests against the demolition of a part of a wall at the Rock Garden in Chandigarh and felling of nearly 50 trees intensified, with environmentalists, students and city residents gathering outside the World Heritage site on Friday.

We're on the same page on knowledge, capacity

The second ministerial meeting of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) on Friday identified six priority sectors for cooperation, including digitalisation, semiconductors and setting ICT standards, said Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission's executive vice-president for tech sovereignty, security and democracy.

Athletes hurt due to arbitrary orders

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) vice-president Gagan Narang has questioned IOA president PT Usha's decision to constitute an ad hoc panel to run the affairs of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), saying \"athletes are suffering due to such arbitrary orders.\"

Trump To Make English Official U.S. Language, White House Official Says

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to make English the official US language, a White House official said on Friday, for the first time in the country's history.

Agusta case: HC reserves order on Michel's bail plea

The Delhi high court on Friday reserved its verdict on a plea by British arms consultant Christian James Michel seeking bail in a money-laundering case linked to the AgustaWestland chopper deal amid strong opposition by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

MCD Panel Faces New Obstacle

The Committee Lost 3 Members As They Were All Elected MLAs In The Recently Concluded Delhi Assembly Polls

Delhi HC quashes IOA's Bihar ad hoc committee

The Delhi high court has quashed an Indian Olympic Association (IOA)'s order constituting a five-member ad hoc committee to look into the affairs of Bihar Olympic Association (BOA), saying that the action did not satisfy the requirements of law.

Fiscal Deficit Hits ₹11.7 Lakh-Cr in Apr-Jan of FY25

India's fiscal deficit for the April-January (FY25) period stood at ₹11.70 lakh crore, 74.5% of the estimate for 2024-25, according to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Friday.

So much more than the player who lost 'Match of the Century'

For the greater part of his life, Boris Spassky — the 10th world chess champion, was perhaps somewhat unfairly defined by a title match he lost.

State Authorities Hand In Glove With Each Other: High Court

On the construction of unauthorised buildings, including one in Clay Square here, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has observed that the state authorities are hand in glove with each other to give legitimacy to an unauthorised act strictly forbidden under the law.

EU Delegation Takes 'Hydrogen Bus' in Capital, Tries UPI

Members of the European Union's College of Commissioners were ferried from their hotel to the venue for their meetings with Indian officials on Friday in a hydrogen fuel cell bus to demonstrate the commitment of the two sides to green transportation.

15-day spl cleanliness drive begins at mela area

In line with the vision to help the Sangam banks regain its pristine status following the end of Mahakumbh-2025, a 15-day special cleanliness drive was launched in the mela area on Friday.

Ranaut, Akhtar Settle 2020 Defamation Suit

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut and lyricist Javed Akhtar on Friday settled through mediation the defamation case against her, bringing to an end their four-year-long legal battle.

Induction of 35-40 fighters per year need of the hour: IAF chief

The Indian Air Force is \"very badly off in numbers\", Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh admitted on Friday, pointing out that it must induct 40 fighter jets every year to stay combat ready.

Saffron party out to lure Dalits to counter SP's PDA pitch

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on a mission to connect with Dalit youths and intellectuals, who play a major role in moulding the community's thought process on important issues and also influence the voting pattern.

Father of injured Indian student in US granted visa

The United States consulate in Mumbai has granted visa to the family members of Indian student Neelam Shinde who suffered serious injuries in a road accident in California and is undergoing treatment, her relatives said on Friday.

The death knell for myth of American exceptionalism

With Donald Trump in the White House, America is in free fall. But the myth of its deeper democracy, freer press, immunity from oligarchic control has been thoroughly exposed

Sold More Than What February Data Shows, Says Ola Electric

Ola Electric Technologies Ltd's monthly registrations fell to a near three-year low in February while its legacy rivals raced to grab a larger share of India's shrinking electric two-wheeler market, official data showed.

Building India through science and scientists

As India sets its sights on becoming a developed country by the 100th anniversary of Independence in 2047, concrete goals are being defined for various sectors.

Privilege Motion Against EAM's Statement on U.S. Deportations

Trinamool Congress lawmaker Sagarika Ghose on Friday moved a privilege motion against external affairs minister S Jaishankar for allegedly providing \"misleading and incomplete\" information regarding the deportation of Indians from the United States.

Kin of Indian student injured in US get visa

The United States consulate in Mumbai on Friday granted a visa to the family members of an Indian woman who suffered serious injuries in a road accident in California and is undergoing treatment, people familiar with the matter said.

'Bail is the rule': SC strengthens legal protection in appeal cases

Reaffirming the fundamental principle that \"bail is the rule, and jail is the exception,\" the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that an individual acquitted by a trial court must be released on bail when a high court reviews the acquittal order.

EPFO Retains 8.25% Interest Rate on EPF Deposits for 2024-25

Retirement fund body EPFO on Friday decided to retain an interest rate of 8.25% on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2024-25, as provided in the previous fiscal, benefitting over seven crore subscribers.

February Air Cleanest Since AQI System Was Rolled Out

The Capital recorded its cleanest February this year since 2016, coinciding with an unusually warm month compared to the past few years, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and India Meteorological Department (IMD) data.

'I found sources in unlikely places'

On the commercially successful print culture that emerged in Hindi in the two decades after India won Independence

China hits back as Trump slaps 10% tariff on imports

Beijing accused the US on Friday of exerting \"tariff pressure and blackmail\" after President Donald Trump's latest threat to slap an extra duty of 10% on imports from China, citing a continued flow of fentanyl into the country.

Bears trample bulls as global fears shake mkts

Markets Tumble

Manipur extends deadline to give up arms till Mar 6

Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday, extended the deadline for the surrender of looted and illegal weapons until 4pm on March 6, citing requests for an extension, and in the backdrop of a tepid response to an earlier ultimatum for the surrender of arms.

Shah reviews policing in city, lays down measures

Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review policing and related civic issues in the Capital, directing authorities to rein in gangs and illegal immigrants, ease traffic snarls, prepare a monsoon action plan, and quickly resolve cases related to the 2020 Delhi riots, people aware of details said.