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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.

Deadline to Surrender Arms in Manipur Extended to March 6

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday extended the deadline for the surrender of looted and illegal arms until 4 pm on March 6, following demands by people from both hill and valley areas for additional time, an official statement said.

Minister to Hold Brainstorming Session for LA28

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said the government will be holding a brainstorming session inviting a large group of stakeholders in Hyderabad from March 7-9 to devise a strategy for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

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.

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

Govt plans to add 10 Airbus C-295 aircraft in fleet revamp

India is in talks to purchase 10 more Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft than the 71 it had planned, as the country ramps up efforts to replace its ageing fleet with locally built planes, three people familiar with the matter said.

MCD panel faces new obstacle

THE COMMITTEE LOST 3 MEMBERS AS THEY WERE ALL ELECTED MLAs IN THE RECENTLY CONCLUDED DELHI ASSEMBLY POLLS

Investors Bleed ₹9 tn as Markets Tumble

Investors' wealth tumbled by ₹9 lakh crore on Friday, in tandem with a sharp decline in the domestic equity market, where the benchmark Sensex plunged 1,414 points following a bearish trend in global equities.

China Vows Retaliation After US Slaps New Tariff On Imports

China on Friday vowed to take \"all necessary countermeasures\" after US President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports.

Record decline seen in cow smuggling cases over 3 years

A recent government report presented in the state assembly on Friday highlighted a steady decline in cow smuggling cases in Rajasthan over the past three years.

Beawar Sexual Abuse Case: 10th Accused Arrested

One more accused allegedly involved in the sexual exploitation of minor girls in Beawar district of Rajasthan was arrested from Karnataka on Friday, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 10 while three minor boys have been detained, a police official said.

UGC issues draft guidelines to promote equity in varsities

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday issued draft guidelines for the establishment of equal opportunity centre (EOC) in higher education institutions (HEIs) to oversee effective implementation of policies and programmes to eradicate discrimination.

Trump Eases Tone, But Starmer Gets No Ukraine Commitments

Donald Trump took a softer tone on Ukraine truce talks on Thursday as he hosted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but refused to give any firm commitments on the US security guarantees Europe desperately wants.

Once ODI masters, England face uncertainty

The eight-run victory that knocked England out of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday wasn't the first time Afghanistan had punched above their weight on the big stage.

German poll result won't impact India ties

The outcome of the German elections, including a strong showing by the far-Right AfD party, is not expected to impact foreign policy, and the new government is expected to continue with efforts to enhance the partnership with India, German ambassador Philipp Ackermann has said.

Violence Mars Huge Train Crash Protests

Violence on Friday marred a huge demonstration in Athens to mark the second anniversary of the country's worst rail tragedy, with firebomb-wielding youths clashing with riot police outside parliament.

Arbitrary and Illegal: SC Sets Aside Dismissal of 2 MP Women Judicial Officers

The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the orders terminating the services of two women judicial officers in Madhya Pradesh in 2023, terming the action as \"punitive, arbitrary and illegal\".

Man cleared in 26/11 case seeks permit to drive auto-rickshaw

FAHIM'S PLEA IN HIGH COURT SAYS THE DENIAL OF A CERTIFICATE TO RUN COMMERCIAL AUTO-RICKSHAW IS ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATORY AND SEEPED IN INJUSTICE

Centre Extends Deadline To Submit Mahadayi Water Disputes' Tribunal Report

The Centre has extended the deadline for the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal to submit its final report, granting an additional six months to complete its findings, as per a notification issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

HPV Vaccine Helps Prevent Cervical Cancer in US Women: CDC

A new government report adds to evidence that the HPV vaccine, once called dangerous by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, is preventing cervical cancer in young women.

Customs seize gold hidden inside dates at IGI airport

A 56-year-old man was arrested at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport for attempting to smuggle over 170gm gold by concealing it inside dates in his luggage, officials said on Thursday.

India's 2047 high-income dream needs bold reforms

India will need to accelerate reforms to achieve an average annual growth rate of 7.8% for becoming a high-income economy by 2047, a World Bank report said on Friday.

Israel, Hamas Begin Talks on 2nd Gaza Truce Phase

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire began on Thursday, Egypt said, averting a collapse ahead of Saturday's expiration of the agreement's first phase.

Rajamouli's friend accuses him of torture, for driving him to 'take extreme step' of ending his life in a video

Director SS Rajamouli has been accused of harassment and torture by producer Uppalapati Srinivasa Rao, who claims to have been his close friend since the 1990s.

Economy Picks Up Pace With 6.2% Growth in Q3

The govt now pegs full-year GDP growth at 6.5%, up from initial 6.4% estimate

The greatest gift of our lives coming soon

Actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are expecting their first child.

Mourinho Gets Four-Match Ban Following Comments On The Referees

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was given a four-match ban and fined by the Turkish Football Federation following his comments about Turkish referees after a match at Galatasaray.

Weapons in Afghanistan Fueling Terror Attacks, Says Pak

Pakistan on Friday reiterated its concern over the weapons left by the US in Afghanistan after hasty withdrawal in 2021.

Raj: Scheme effectively aided in controlling groundwater depletion

A significant reduction in the decline of groundwater levels has been achieved through the implementation of a community-based water security scheme in Rajasthan such as Atal Bhujal Yojna (ABY).

French Firm Systra Refutes MMRDA Deficiency Charges

French engineering and consulting firm Systra's Indian arm Systra India has refuted charges of deficiency during the construction of Mumbai Metro projects executed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and has expressed its interest in resuming work on these.