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Ravindra, Williamson bury South Africa in tons of runs

Duo sets up NZ's easy win that will see them face India in the final of Champions Trophy

Minister: Our commitment is to clean, restore Yamuna

Delhi irrigation and flood control (I&FC) minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government will roll out a series of measures to clean the Yamuna, adding that around 1,300 metric tonnes of garbage that was floating on the river has been removed over the past 10 days.

CBI Exposes Departmental Paper Leak Scam, 17 Held

The FIR is registered against nine railway officials of DDU Junction railway station of East Central Railway and other unknown candidates after arrest of loco pilots along with question paper

Holi Control Room At DU For Student Safety

Delhi University (DU) has set up a control room to manage any disorderly situation during the festival of Holi on March 14, officials said on Wednesday.

Abu Azmi Suspended From Maha House For Remark On Aurangzeb

Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Azmi was on Wednesday suspended from the Maharashtra assembly till the remainder of the ongoing budget session over his remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

11 govt-aided Sanskrit schools set for revamp

Eleven government-aided Sanskrit secondary schools of Uttar Pradesh that are over 50 years old, are all set to get a major revamp, with support from the state government.

Fire department handled 185 blazes at Mahakumbh-2025

The state fire department managed 185 fire incidents during the 45-day-long Mahakumbh-2025, including 24 major cases, without any loss of life.

Trump's 5 Bets in US Congress Speech

Donald Trump's first address in his second term to the joint session of the US Congress on Tuesday confirmed he is making five big bets straddling politics, foreign policy and the economy.

Govt clears ropeways at 2 U'khand religious sites

The Union cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the construction of ropeways at Kedarnath and Hemkunt Sahib in Uttarakhand, in a move that will significantly cut travel time to the two popular pilgrimage sites.

Fix a cap on tourist vehicles at Nilgiris, Kodaikanal: HC to TN

The Madras high court has suggested the possibility of fixing a cap on the number of tourist vehicles that could be permitted to hill stations such as the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal during the summer months.

We Have Tried To Accomplish Promises Of Our Manifesto

At his official residence in Chandigarh, Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini keeps his doors open for throngs of people from the state, emphasizing that he is a leader with the common touch.

Examine Whether Ragging Laws Need A Change, HC Tells Kerala Govt

The Kerala high court on Wednesday asked the state government to examine whether changes are required in the existing laws prohibiting ragging in educational institutions and directed that rules be formulated in colleges in accordance with the Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Act.

Preventive detention 'draconian' measure, needs safeguards: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday underscored the necessity of strict adherence to constitutional and statutory safeguards in cases of preventive detention, pointing out that such a \"draconian measure\" cannot override fundamental rights without strict adherence to procedural protections.

On false charges, woman serves 87 days in jail

MARIYAM, ZIKRA'S SISTER, WHO WAS ACTUALLY PELTING STONES ALONG WITH HER, FROM THE ROOFTOP OF HER HOUSE, WAS ARRESTED AND SENT TO JAIL

Eye care chain launches new vision correction tech

Eye care specialist Centre For Sight (CFS) has introduced an advanced Lasik (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) technology that reduces the operation time to just 10 minutes, officials said, adding that it will revolutionise vision correction practices.

Delhi HC Refuses Individual Pleas in Railway Station Stampede Petition

The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to permit three individuals, who were prevented from boarding a train bound for Prayagraj on February 15, to intervene in a plea filed over a stampede that took place on that day at the New Delhi railway station, where at least 18 people lost their lives.

AI sacks pilot trainer, 10 other pilots de-rostered

Air India has terminated a trainer pilot for allegedly falsifying simulator training hours and de-rostered 10 pilots who received training under this person, people aware of the matter told HT, as the carrier disclosed the disciplinary action to the aviation regulator.

Behind de-hyphenation of India & Pakistan in cricket

Pakistan likes to blame India for many of its failures and shortcomings, which is mostly frivolous and laughable. But if Pakistan were to blame India for its exit from the Champions Trophy 2025, then undoubtedly there would be an element of truth in it.

Carney Vows to Rebuild Ties with India if Elected Canadian PM

TRUDEAU'S NIJJAR MURDER ALLEGATIONS STRAINED DIPLOMATIC TIES BETWEEN INDIA & CANADA

3 Senior Railways Officials Transferred Over Stampede

More than two weeks after a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 led to the deaths of 18 people, the railway ministry has issued transfer orders to three top officials — the divisional railway manager (DRM) for the Delhi division under the North Zone, the NDLS director, and the senior divisional commercial manager at the station.

If war is what US wants, be it tariff or trade, we're ready

China has said that the US is using fentanyl as a \"flimsy excuse\" to raise tariffs on Chinese imports and \"if war is what the US wants\", be it tariff or trade war, Beijing is ready to \"fight till the end\".

Trump says Zelensky ready for talks with Russia, minerals deal

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky has told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and the finalisation of a US minerals deal, days after the pair's explosive White House meeting.

Faced challenges as law secy due to Centre, state clashes

Delhi high court justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, who stepped down as a judge upon reaching superannuation on Wednesday, bid farewell to the court as he reminisced on his days as the Delhi law secretary, stating that during his tenure, he faced extreme political challenges owing to differences between the Central and state governments.

Sitapur MP's Voice Sample Collected, Report Likely in 2 Weeks

The voice sample of Congress MP from Sitapur Rakesh Rathore, who is accused of raping a 45-year-old woman and is in jail, was collected at the State Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Mahanagar, in Lucknow on Tuesday, confirmed police officials privy to the development.

SC seeks an explanation from U'khand chief secy for CAMPA fund misuse

WERE ALLEGEDLY USED TO PURCHASE IPHONES, LAPTOPS, STATIONARY AMONG OTHER EXPENDITURES

Judicial panel probing Hathras stampede flags 'serious lapses'

A judicial commission investigating the death of nearly 120 people during a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district last year shied away from blaming controversial godman Suraj Pal or Bhole Baba for the tragedy but pointed to \"serious lapses\" by police, administration and organisers, and hinted at possibility of a conspiracy to \"defame\" the state government.

CARNEY VOWS TO REBUILD TIES WITH INDIA IF ELECTED CANADIAN PM

Former central banker Mark Carney, the favourite to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, has said that if he becomes prime minister of Canada he will \"rebuild\" the trading relationship with India.

Another FIR Filed Against Ansal Group in GZB

Another First Information Report (FIR) was registered against the Ansal Group in Ghaziabad on Wednesday on a number of charges, including cheating and forgery, police said.

CPI(M) Meet Set To Discuss Elections, 'New Kerala' Plan

Strategies for the upcoming local body and assembly polls, age relaxations for senior leaders and drawing a blueprint for a \"Nava Keralam\" (New Kerala) are among the crucial issues set to be discussed during the CPI(M)'s Kerala unit conference to be held between March 6 and 9, officials aware of the matter said.

EVMs Cannot Be Opened For Checking, ECI Tells Apex Court

The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently told the Supreme Court that the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) cannot be opened for carrying out the checking and verification of its securely embedded micro controller as doing so will render the device unusable.