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Furore in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over police officer 'kicking' a woman protester

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed uproarious scenes on Monday as members criticised the incident of a police officer 'kicking' a tribal woman protester after the recovery of bodies of two missing youths in the Kulgam district of south Kashmir.

'We need to win': Bheke on India's matches vs Maldives, Bangladesh

The Indian senior men's team have had two training sessions in Shillong and are getting into the groove for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Bangladesh on 25 March and the preparatory friendly against Maldives on 19 March.

Haryana Chief Minister Presents ₹2.05-lakh cr Budget

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the charge of the Finance Ministry, presented the annual state budget of Rs 2.05 lakh crore on Monday for the Financial Year-2025-26 (FY 25-26) with focus on making the state 'future capable' by invigorating every sector - from agriculture to the sector of emerging technologies such artificial intelligence (AI).

Indian Wells: Draper beats Rune to win maiden ATP Masters 1000 title

Jack Draper rose to the occasion in the biggest final of his career at the Indian Wells Open to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 title.

Arrogance

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Zelenskyy Appoints New Army Chief of Staff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Major General Andrii Hnatov as the Chief of the general staff of the Ukrainian armed forces to replace Lieutenant General Anatolii Barhylevych.

Mizoram Hosts Over 41,000 Refugees Amid Growing Tension

The Mizoram government has reported that 41,355 refugees are currently residing in the state, according to the latest official data.

South Korea: Opposition parties to ask global legislature body to investigate Yoon's martial law bid

Five opposition parties of South Korea decided on Monday to file a petition with a global body of legislatures to request an investigation into South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid.

RG Kar Case: SC allows victim's parents to approach Calcutta HC

The Supreme Court on Monday granted the parents of the victim in the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case the liberty to approach the Calcutta High Court, where their plea is already filed.

HNG employees up in arms against ex-promoters, demand forensic probe into ₹1,950 cr settlement deal

The Workers' Union of Hindustan National Glass (HNG) has now taken up with the key financial regulatory and investigative bodies, demanding a comprehensive forensic investigation into the Rs 1,950 crore settlement proposal offered by the erstwhile promoters of Hindustan National Glass & Industries Limited (HNGIL).

IPL: Faf du Plessis named Delhi Capitals' vice captain

The Delhi Capitals on Monday named former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis as vice captain of the franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025.

Bombay HC Discharges Gautam Adani in Market Manipulation Case

The Bombay High Court discharged Adani Enterprises Ltd Group Chairman Gautam Adani and Managing Director Rajesh Adani on Monday from a case of alleged violations of capital market regulations which supposedly involved Rs 388 crore.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders aim for back-to-back IPL titles under new leadership

The defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are gearing up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with a renewed sense of purpose under fresh leadership.

Terrorist Killed in Ongoing Gun Battle in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara

A terrorist was killed on Monday and an AK-47 rifle and ammunition were recovered in an ongoing operation in J&K's Kupwara district, officials said.

AFC Champions League: Ronaldo's Al Nassr Face Yokohama in Quarters

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr will face second-seed Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos in the quarter-final as the draw for the AFC Champions League Elite took place at the AFC House here on Monday.

Trinamul to address duplicate epic, fake adhaar in parliament

The party submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission of India (ECI), demanding details on the number of duplicate EPIC cards and a state-wise breakdown

NCW Raises Alarm Over Rising Cases of Missing Girls and Early Marriages in Hooghly

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has voiced serious concern over the alarming increase in the number of missing minor girls and cases of early marriages among school-going students in Hooghly district.

BJP Pushes for Taslima Nasreen's Return to Kolkata Before 2026 Polls

Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is reportedly planning to bring back Taslima Nasreen, a vocal critic of Muslim fundamentalism, to Kolkata.

New fuelling points at Chitpur and Ranaghat boost Sealdah suburban train services

Aiming to enhance operational efficiency by reducing costs, the Sealdah Division of the Eastern Railway has introduced a measure of decentralising the fuelling process for diesel locomotives.

Meghalaya Inaugurates First Scientific Coal Mine After Decade-Long Ban

In a significant breakthrough for Meghalaya's mining sector, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma virtually inaugurated the state's first scientific coal mine in East Jaintia Hills on Monday.

Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb shakes up Maharashtra politics

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated on the floor of the Maharashtra assembly on Monday that the state government will protect Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar but will never allow the glorification of the long dead emperor, after he faced repeated calls for the removal of the grave by BJP members.

International Excellence Award for Postgraduate Students

The Faculty of Science at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow are now offering the Faculty of Science International Excellence Award for postgraduate taught masters students.

VHP Warns of Potential Clashes in Bengal During Ram Navami, Urges Government Action

With Ram Navami approaching on 6 April, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has raised concerns over potential communal clashes in West Bengal, citing recent incidents in Birbhum and other parts of South Bengal.

Congress Walkout in MP Assembly Over Encounter Killing

Alleging that the police in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh killed an innocent tribal in the name of being a naxalite in a fake encounter, Opposition Congress MLAs on Monday staged a walkout in the state assembly.

Munambam land issue: Kerala HC strikes down state govt order appointing inquiry commission

The Kerala High Court on Monday set aside a state government order appointing an inquiry commission to find a permanent solution in the dispute between the Munambam residents and the Waqf board.

Canada's Carney Will Meet European Allies as Tensions With the Trump Administration Persist

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Paris Monday to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, seeking support from one of Canada's oldest allies as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to attack Canada's sovereignty and economy.

Mamata Announces Development Projects at Furfura Sharif

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee attended an iftar party at Furfura Sharif today in the presence of Pir Zadas from the revered site.

Trinamul disciplinary committee not satisfied with the rebel MLA Humayun's reply

The Trinamul Congress disciplinary committee headed by Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly is not satisfied with the reply of the party's rebel MLA Humayun Kabir and has asked him to appear before the committee physically on Tuesday.

Carabao Cup: Newcastle United defeat Liverpool to claim first major title since 1955

Newcastle United secured a historic 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday afternoon, ending a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy.

RPF Arrests 11 Illegal Migrants, Two Agents at Dharmanagar and Agartala Stations

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Northeast Frontier Railway arrested 11 illegal migrants and two Indian agents during checks at Dharmanagar and Agartala railway stations in February.