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HC quashes ₹388 cr fraud case against Adani firm

The Bombay High Court on Monday discharged Adani Enterprises Ltd and its promoters from a probe initiated by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) into allegations of share price manipulation and fraudulent stock market activities. SFIO is a statutory agency in India tasked with investigating corporate fraud.

Stranded astronauts set to return tomorrow

WASHINGTON: After more than nine months in space, two Nasa astronauts who captured the world's attention for being stuck in orbit are finally set to return home.

Bail for journos in Revanth video case

BENGALURU: A Hyderabad court on Monday granted bail to two women journalists in connection with circulating defamatory content against Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy, days after they were arrested on the basis of a complaint by a Congress worker.

Orry Booked in Katra for Allegedly Consuming Alcohol near Vaishno Devi

Social media personality Orhan Awatramani, aka Orry, has been booked for allegedly consuming alcohol at a hotel in Katra, the base camp for the pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, Jammu and Kashmir police said on Monday.

Courts should not gag criticism, says top court

...To tell someone to remove something just because there is some criticism of what the court has said or done is not okay

Canada's New PM Pitches Closer Alliance With Europe Amid US Rift

Mark Carney used his first international trip as Canada's prime minister to pitch a closer alliance with European allies as the country aims to reduce its dependence on an increasingly antagonistic US.

'China appreciates PM Modi's positive remarks on India ties'

Beijing on Monday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on India-China cooperation being essential for global stability and prosperity, and said the Chinese side stands ready to work with New Delhi to rebuild bilateral ties.

HAIR TREATMENT IN SANGRUR TRIGGERS EYE INFECTIONS, 67 HOSPITALISED

A group of people who attended a hair treatment camp in Sangrur district of Punjab needed medical attention after suffering eye infections, with 67 being treated at a local hospital, prompting police to register a case against two men who organised the event, a senior health official said on Monday.

Delay in remission: Principal secy gets SC contempt notice

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Delhi government for its recalcitrance in complying with timelines on disposal of remission pleas of life convicts and sent a strong signal of its displeasure by issuing a contempt notice to the Union territory's principal secretary (home), directing him to appear virtually before it on March 28.

India Calls For US Action On Pro-Khalistan Group

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday flagged India's concerns about the activities of US-based secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which has called for the creation of Khalistan, and its links with Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence, during talks with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, people aware of the matter said.

Net Direct Tax For FY25 Up 13% So Far

India's net direct tax revenue in 2024-25 (up to March 16) saw over 13% year-on-year growth surpassing ₹21.26 lakh crore after ₹4.60 lakh crore refunds, prompting experts to expect that the revenue collection could meet the ₹22.37 lakh crore budget target set in the revised estimate for FY25 on enhanced compliance.

Gzb man rapes, murders his daughter; frames neighbour

Two days after arresting a 43-year-old woman for allegedly poisoning and killing a seven-year-old neighbour, Ghaziabad police on Monday apprehended the girl's 52-year-old father on charges of raping and murdering the child.

Give Details of USAID Funded Projects: MEA to U.S. Embassy

The Union government has taken note of recent developments concerning the activities and funding of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the ministry of external affairs (MEA) informed Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Eminent jurists remain split on ONOP proposal

Senior advocate Harish Salve on Monday backed the Union government's proposal to hold simultaneous state and national elections but warned against the unrestricted power of the Election Commission as proposed in the Constitution amendment bill, people aware of developments said.

Push for religious tourism, rural infra in ₹58k-cr Himachal budget

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday presented a ₹58,514 crore budget for 2025-26 in the assembly, focusing on developing rural infrastructure and promoting religious tourism in the Himalayan state.

MCD Rejects Proposal to Double Parking Fees

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) house of councillors on Monday rejected a proposal to hike parking fees at parking lots across the Capital which are operated by the civic body, with representatives of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stating that the decision was taken \"to protect commuters\" from an \"unnecessary increase\".

Bajaj to buy Allianz JV stakes for ₹24k cr

The Bajaj Group will buy out Allianz SE's stakes in their two insurance joint ventures for a total of ₹24,180 crore, marking the end of its 24-year partnership with the world's largest insurer.

Mammootty on break for Ramzan, says actor's team after cancer rumours

Social media has been rife with speculation around Malayalam actor Mammootty's health, after unverified sources claimed he had stepped away from filming following a cancer diagnosis.

India, New Zealand firm up ties with trade, defence agreements

India and New Zealand on Monday firmed up an agreement to bolster defence cooperation with an eye on ensuring an open and stable Indo-Pacific, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged New Delhi's concerns about activities of pro-Khalistan elements to his counterpart Christopher Luxon.

Sambhal Admin Denies Nod for Mela in Memory of Ghaznavi's Kin

The annual \"Neja Mela\" organised in the memory of invader Mahmud Ghaznavi's nephew and military commander Syed Salar Masud Ghazi will not be allowed this year, officials said on Monday.

HC Issues Notice in DIAL's Plea on Flight Ops from Hindon Airport

The Delhi high court on Monday issued notice in a petition filed by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), challenging the Centre's decision to permit Airport Authority of India (AAI) to commence commercial flight operations from the Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad.

BJP MP seeks govt intervention to bring Nasrin back to Kolkata

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Samik Bhattacharya on Monday urged the government to ensure the safe return of Bangladeshi novelist Taslima Nasrin to Kolkata, which was her home for many years before she was forcefully expelled.

IOC Set To Include Boxing In LA 2028 Programme

Boxing is set to be included in the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive board approved its inclusion ahead of its 144th session starting Tuesday.

Delhi court slams cops for not filing report on 2020 city riots

A Delhi court has criticised the city police for failing to submit a status report on the investigation into a 2020 northeast Delhi riots case, nearly two months after it had ordered further inquiry due to gaps in the probe.

Punjab and the spectre of political radicalism

The grenade attack on a temple in Amritsar Saturday is only the latest in a series of disturbing incidents that suggest attempts by vested interests to upset the tenuous social peace in Punjab after its bruising tryst with terrorism in the 1980s and 1990s.

Naidu lends support to 3-language policy

HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday appeared to lend his support to the Centre's contentious three-language policy, saying it was not good to politicise or spread hatred on the issue and adding that English, Hindi and Telugu were all important.

IPL: Future challenges in the league of plenty

The IPL is on a great wicket because it's win-win for BCCI, teams and players—the stakeholders.

IGI Gets Virtual Info Kiosks For Flight Updates

Virtual information display (VID) kiosks have been installed at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport for passengers to get real-time flight updates and easy navigation at the premises, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) announced on Monday.

Arson, clashes in Nagpur as Aurangzeb row heats up

Several people, including at least 25 police and fire brigade personnel, were injured after large-scale violence erupted in various parts of Nagpur on Monday amid rumours that the holy book of the Muslim community was burnt during an agitation by Hindu right-wing outfits for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, officers said.

PM Convinced Putin Against Nuke Use in War: Polish Minister

Poland's deputy foreign minister and secretary of state Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi persuaded Russian President Vladimir Putin to not use nuclear tactical weapons at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, expressing gratitude for India's involvement in the crisis.