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Parl panel to table Nicobar report in July

A parliamentary panel will present findings on the implementation of India's land acquisition law in regions affected by major infrastructure projects, including those in Great Nicobar and Lakshadweep, during the upcoming session in July.

EU Puts a Pin on Russia Energy Roadmap as it Weighs US Pivot

The European Union delayed the release of a plan to phase out Russian fossil fuels as it weighs the impact of the US administration's pivot on Ukraine, struggles to lower energy prices and strives to maintain unity among member states.

India Bought Russian Oil of €112 Billion Since Ukraine War

India, the world's third largest oil consuming and importing nation, spent €112.5 billion (about ₹1.5 lakh crore) on buying crude oil from Russia since the start of the Ukraine war, a European think tank said on Thursday.

Trump Plans To End Legal Status Of Ukrainians Who Fled To US

US President Donald Trump's administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, a senior Trump official and three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially putting them on a fast-track to deportation.

ED raids premises of TN minister Balaji in liquor trade case

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted searches at multiple locations in Tamil Nadu as part of a fresh money laundering probe against minister Senthil Balaji and others linked to alleged irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation that has monopoly over liquor trade in the state, official sources said.

Renewables sector hit by weak demand: Report

India's renewable energy sector is facing obstacles including weak demand for tenders, power agreement delays and project cancellations, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis said on Thursday.

Taking a stand against centralisation of policies

The issue of Hindi imposition has been a longstanding point of contention between the Union government and the government of Tamil Nadu.

RBI Plans To Ask Lenders To Tighten Gold Loan Processes

India's central bank plans to ask lenders to follow stricter underwriting processes for gold loans and monitor the end-use of funds as it tries to cool growth in the fast-growing segment, seven people, including industry sources and those aware of the regulator's thinking, said.

India search for perfection in final

Behind his abrasive exterior, Gautam Gambhir is still searching for \"that perfect game\".

26/11 Accused Rana Moves U.S. Court Challenging His Extradition

Accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Tahawwur Rana has approached the United States Supreme Court seeking an emergency stay on his extradition to India.

'Erratic' tropical cyclone creeps toward Australia's east coast

An \"erratic\" tropical cyclone lingered off Australia's eastern coast on Thursday, bringing drenching rains and record-breaking waves to a heavily populated region rarely hit by typhoons.

Reaffirm the federal pact

The Centre should hold a conversation with the southern state to dispel fears about delimitation

SpiceJet Hit With New Insolvency Claims From Irish Lessors, Ex-Pilot

SpiceJet Ltd has been hit with fresh insolvency claims from three Ireland-based aircraft lessors and a former pilot over defaults on rental and employment dues, just as the financially strained airline prepares to revive operations.

Babbar Khalsa terrorist with ISI links held in Kaushambi

Following the arrest of an alleged terrorist of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) with alleged links to Pakistan's ISI from Kaushambi district on Thursday, Uttar Pradesh police claimed he was planning to carry out some major blast during recently concluded Mahakumbh in Prayagraj.

Leap in late-stage talks to acquire Prodigy Finance

Flush with funds, study-abroad platform Leap is in late-stage talks to acquire study-abroad fintech Prodigy Finance Ltd, with plans to acquire more startups, three persons close to the development told Mint.

Braj's eternal Holi: Where colours dance for 40 days!

As Braj embarks on its 40-day Holi celebrations, the festivities will reach their peak with Laddu Mar Holi on March 7, followed by Lathmar Holi on March 8. The grand celebrations will conclude with the Holi Utsav at Rangji Temple in Vrindavan on March 22.

EU Holds Emergency Talks on Defence, Ukraine Aid

Zelensky received warm bonhomie from most leaders—a stark contrast with the verbal lashing he got from Trump less than a week ago

PM Modi pitches for round the year tourism in U'khand

Making a strong pitch for round the year tourism in Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said there should be no off-season in the picturesque hill state and this would strengthen its economy in a big way.

Nayara Energy to Make Buyback Offer to Minority Shareholders

Nayara Energy Was Previously Known as Essar Oil. Its Shares Were Delisted From Both Stock Exchanges on Feb 17, 2016

Global Sea Ice Hits Record Low in Feb as Heat Streak Continues

Global sea ice cover reached a historic low in February, Europe's climate monitor said on Thursday, with temperatures spiking up to 11 degrees Celsius above average near the North Pole as the world continued its persistent heat streak.

Macron Pushes French Nuclear Extension, Ukraine Troop Deployment

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced he would discuss extending France's nuclear deterrent to European partners and raised the possibility of sending European troops to Ukraine to enforce a peace deal, as Europe scrambles to respond to Donald Trump's upending of the transatlantic alliance.

The curious case of Hathras stampede

The report of the judicial commission that probed the stampede at a religious gathering in Hathras last year is curious: There is a clear and justified inculpation of the local civil and police authorities, but absolution of Suraj Pal, also known as Narayan Sakar Hari and Bhole Baba, the godman at whose satsang, a sudden stampede left 121 people dead on July 2 last year.

Myanmar rebel units merge in Mizoram CM's presence

Two major pro-democracy rebel groups from Myanmar's Chin state—the Chinland Council (CC) and the Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC)—have recently signed a merger agreement in the presence of Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma in Aizawl, people aware of the details said.

All Fests Are Celebrated But No Spl Function: AMU Proc On Holi Row

Meerut: The UP Special Task Force has arrested two accused involved in trafficking firearms from Punjab to Uttar Pradesh.

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, emphasising that he is a leader with the common touch.

Trump to Dismantle Education Department

President Donald Trump was expected to sign an executive order on Thursday instructing his newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the department she now leads, US media has reported.

Proactive approach crucial to tap quantum computing ability: Study

THE PAPER CALLED FOR ESTABLISHING BILATERAL TIES FOR RAPID ADOPTION, ESPECIALLY THE MODALITIES THAT OFFER SCALABILITY

SC: Preliminary Probe Not Mandatory in Graft Cases

Conducting a preliminary inquiry before lodging a corruption case is not a mandatory legal requirement, and nor is it compulsory for a first information report (FIR) to be lodged prior to commencing a probe, the Supreme Court has ruled,

STF busts illegal arms racket, two arrested

The UP Special Task Force has arrested two accused involved in trafficking firearms from Punjab to Uttar Pradesh.

Improved growth gives govt extra fiscal space

Revision in economic growth expands govt's fiscal flexibility by ₹19,400 crore