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Govt, farmers to hold talks as more unions may join stir

A panel of central ministers will begin a third round of negotiations with protesting farmers on Thursday, people aware of the matter said, as the Centre aims to resolve a stir that has choked the borders between Punjab and Haryana even as the agitation appeared likely to expand on Wednesday, with a bunch of key farm unions pledging their support.

Sonia set to enter Rajya Sabha in big Cong shift

Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday filed her nomination papers as a Rajya Sabha candidate from Rajasthan, a first in her political career and marking the end of an era that saw the leader represent Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha, first as the parliamentarian from Amethi for one term and then from Rae Bareli for the next four.

Modi opens UAE temple, hails ties with Arab world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened a grand temple in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, describing the sprawling stone structure as an embodiment of the close ties between India and the Arab world and hailing the strength of diversity ingrained in the building.

World body UWW lifts its ban on wrestling federation

United World Wrestling (UWW), wrestling's global governing body, on Tuesday lifted the suspension from the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with immediate effect.

On Pujara's turf, eyes on Gill

History shows India’s most successful No.3s have been orthodox innings builders, but India want to play its cricket differently

A race against time: Vinesh gears up for her biggest test

The 29-year-old won the nationals at Jaipur but in her quest to make it to Paris 2024, she will have to get the better of Antim Panghal

GST compensation cess may get a new avatar by Mar 2026

The goods and services tax (GST) compensation cess expiring in March 2026 or before may be replaced with a new levy, if the GST Council feels more revenue is needed, two officials aware of discussions between the Centre and states said.

Adani-Hindenburg case: Review plea filed in apex court

A review petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, demanding a reconsideration of the apex court's January 3 verdict that refused to order a separate probe into the allegations of accounting fraud and stock manipulation against the Adani Group, first aired in a report by US short-seller Hindenburg Research in January 2023.

ED begins inquiry into breaches at Paytm Bank

India's premier economic intelligence agency, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), has been roped in to check for suspected breaches at Paytm Payments Bank on a reference from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), two officials aware of the development said.

Tesla seeks Indian partner for rooftop solar venture

The Elon Musk-led company has already conveyed its plans to the government

Over 1,000 flights cancelled as winter storm hits US northeast

Parts of the US northeast were hit on Tuesday by a snowstorm that cancelled flights and schools and prompted warnings for people to stay off the roads, while some areas that anticipated heavy snow were getting less than that as the weather pattern changed.

Pak closer to govt formation as PPP agrees to back Sharif's party

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Tuesday indicated it would support former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's party (PML-N) to form a minority government, seeking to end a stalemate after inconclusive elections in the nuclear-armed nation.

Jordan king urges full Gaza truce in talks with US prez

The United States has angered some of its allies in the Middle East by refusing to call for a full ceasefire

Russia puts prime minister of Nato member on 'wanted' list

Estonia's prime minister has been put on a \"wanted\" list in Russia because of her efforts to remove Soviet-era World War II monuments in the Baltic nation, officials said on Tuesday as tensions between Russia and the West soar amid the war in Ukraine.

SC refuses to stall meeting to pick new poll chief, stay law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stall the first meeting under Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 to select a new election commissioner (EC), saying the operation of a law cannot be suspended through an interim order.

Two killed, JCO among 3 injured in Manipur distt

At least two people died while three others, including a junior commissioned officer(JCO) of the army, were injured in day-long firing that broke out along the Imphal EastKangpokpi buffer zone area in Manipur on Tuesday, people aware of the matter said.

29 likely to be elected to RS unopposed

THE POLLING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 27 AND THE RESULTS WILL BE DECLARED THE SAME DAY

Hope, and caution in tale of murder of a role model

Nikki Yadav and her infinite dreams were always an inspiration for the girls of Kheri village in Haryana's Jhajjar.

Pawar moves SC against EC order on party name, symbol

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founder Sharad Pawar has approached the Supreme Court, challenging an Election Commission of India order that gave the party name and symbol to the NCP faction led by his nephew Ajit Pawar and recognised it as the \"real\" NCP based on its numerical strength in the state legislature.

In restive Bengal village, an outpouring of anger, grief

Anger was still palpable in Sandeshkhali on Tuesday, five days after violent protests, led mostly by local women, broke out in the village to demand the arrest of a Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shajahan and his aides.

HC seeks Punjab, Hry, Chandigarh's replies on PILS on farmers' stir

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Punjab and Haryana governments and the Chandigarh administration on a batch of public interest litigations (PILS) pertaining to the ongoing farmers' protest.

Cannot bring MSP law in a hurry, says Munda

A law guaranteeing minimum support prices (MSP) for crops cannot be brought in a hurry without consulting all stakeholders, Union agriculture minister Arjun Munda said on Tuesday and urged the protesting farmer groups to have a structured discussion with the government on the matter, even as the cultivators claimed they have not received any new invitation for talks from the Centre.

Day of drama as farmers meet resistance at Haryana border

The farmers' march to Delhi on Tuesday resulted in chaos at the Punjab-Haryana border as protesters faced tear gas shells, water cannons and lathi-charge at two points when they attempted to break through multiple layers of barricades set up by the police to prevent them from heading towards the national capital.

Bill on 60% use of Kannada signage tabled

The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Tuesday tabled a bill mandating 60% use of Kannada in signboards of businesses and establishments across the state in legislative assembly during the ongoing budget session.

SC questions 'bias' in SC/ST Act clause on death penalty

THE TOP COURT SUGGESTED THAT THE ACT SHOULD BE AMENDED AND A JAIL TERM OF A LONGER PERIOD SHOULD BE GIVEN

India, UAE ink 8 pacts on electricity, digi payments

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday signed eight pacts to bolster cooperation in key areas such as investments, electricity trade and digital payment platforms, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan discussed new fields of collaboration.

HC sets up expert committee to assess medical infra in city

The Delhi high court on Tuesday constituted a committee of experts to assess the medical infrastructure of staterun hospitals in the Capital, and to propose ways for the optimisation of existing resources.

Red Fort shut for visitors, barricades used to seal access

Three years after the historic Red Fort was stormed by thousands of farmers agitating over farm laws in January 2021, the complex on Tuesday was temporarily closed for visitors and its access points were sealed shut citing security reasons in the wake of the farmers' protest march to the national capital.

Farmers' stir: Citizens hit in fortress Delhi

Sweeping arrangements put in place to prevent farmers from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh from marching into the national capital triggered traffic slowdowns in several parts of Delhi on Tuesday as commuters navigated a maze of barricades and roadblocks.

AAP HQ on land meant for high court, says SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday voiced disapproval of the fact that the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) political headquarters at Rouse Avenue in Delhi was reportedly constructed on \"encroached land\" that was first allotted to the Delhi high court.