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Kangana Ranaut-Javed Akhtar end legal war after 5 years

After five years of legal battles, actor-MP Kangana Ranaut and lyricist Javed Akhtar have reached a settlement in their defamation cases.

Building India through science and scientists

As India sets its sights on becoming a developed country by the 100th anniversary of Independence in 2047, concrete goals are being defined for various sectors.

French Firm Systra Refutes MMRDA Deficiency Charges

French engineering and consulting firm Systra's Indian arm Systra India has refuted charges of deficiency during the construction of Mumbai Metro projects executed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and has expressed its interest in resuming work on these.

Guv: Two language policy in TN depriving youth of opportunities

Wading into the ongoing language row in Tamil Nadu, Governor RN Ravi on Friday said the \"rigid\" two language policy of the state government has deprived youth in the southern parts of the state of opportunities, making it a \"neglected backyard\" and said it was \"unfair\".

Violence Mars Huge Train Crash Protests

Violence on Friday marred a huge demonstration in Athens to mark the second anniversary of the country's worst rail tragedy, with firebomb-wielding youths clashing with riot police outside parliament.

Appointments in 49 Municipalities Upheld

The Petition Sought to Quash the Notification Arguing that Administrators' Appointment Was 'Dehors the Law'

The death knell for myth of American exceptionalism

With Donald Trump in the White House, America is in free fall. But the myth of its deeper democracy, freer press, immunity from oligarchic control has been thoroughly exposed

Raj: Scheme effectively aided in controlling groundwater depletion

A significant reduction in the decline of groundwater levels has been achieved through the implementation of a community-based water security scheme in Rajasthan such as Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY).

HDFC Bank Bets Big on Loan Securitisation Business

HDFC Bank, India's largest private lender by assets, will grow its loan securitisation business over the next few years to meet rising investor demand, the bank's chief financial officer said.

'I found sources in unlikely places'

On the commercially successful print culture that emerged in Hindi in the two decades after India won Independence

Accused in Pune bus stand rape arrested

A LIGATURE MARK ON THE ACCUSED'S NECK SUGGESTS THAT HE MAY HAVE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE, POLICE OFFICIALS SAID

Investors Bleed ₹9 Trillion as Markets Tumble

Investors' wealth tumbled by ₹9 lakh crore on Friday, in tandem with a sharp decline in the domestic equity market, where the benchmark Sensex plunged 1,414 points following a bearish trend in global equities.

Minister to Hold Brainstorming Session for LA28

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said the government will be holding a brainstorming session inviting a large group of stakeholders in Hyderabad from March 7-9 to devise a strategy for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Of Gaza, namaste etiquette, and vanishing tents

A literary pilgrimage akin to the Mahakumbh was how the annual Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) was described during the inauguration ceremony.

Rajamouli's friend accuses him of torture, for driving him to 'take extreme step' of ending his life in a video

Director SS Rajamouli has been accused of harassment and torture by producer Uppalapati Srinivasa Rao, who claims to have been his close friend since the 1990s.

Once ODI masters, England face uncertainty

The eight-run victory that knocked England out of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday wasn't the first time Afghanistan had punched above their weight on the big stage.

HPV Vaccine Helps Prevent Cervical Cancer in US Women: CDC

A new government report adds to evidence that the HPV vaccine, once called dangerous by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, is preventing cervical cancer in young women.

Mourinho Gets Four-Match Ban Following Comments On The Referees

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was given a four-match ban and fined by the Turkish Football Federation following his comments about Turkish referees after a match at Galatasaray.

UPI Hits Record High With 17 Bn Transactions In January

UPI transactions in January surpassed 16.99 billion and the value exceeded ₹23.48 lakh crore, marking the highest number recorded in any month, the finance ministry said on Thursday.

Govt plans to add 10 Airbus C-295 aircraft in fleet revamp

India is in talks to purchase 10 more Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft than the 71 it had planned, as the country ramps up efforts to replace its ageing fleet with locally built planes, three people familiar with the matter said.

Man Beaten to Death for Not Lending ₹1,000 to Employee

A 55-year-old man was beaten to death in Gurugram after he refused to lend ₹1,000 to one of his employees, police officers said on Thursday.

Thailand Deports 40 Uyghur Men to China

A group of at least 40 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for more than a decade have been deported to China, Thai and Chinese officials said Thursday.

China Vows Retaliation After US Slaps New Tariff On Imports

China on Friday vowed to take \"all necessary countermeasures\" after US President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports.

MCD Panel Faces New Obstacle

The Committee Lost 3 Members As They Were All Elected MLAs In The Recently Concluded Delhi Assembly Polls

Arbitrary and Illegal: SC Sets Aside Dismissal of 2 MP Women Judicial Officers

The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the orders terminating the services of two women judicial officers in Madhya Pradesh in 2023, terming the action as \"punitive, arbitrary and illegal\".

My Sleek Style Speaks Of Who I Am

In a shoot with HT City Showstoppers, actor Neha Dhupia talks about the need for individuality in fashion, and her fashion dos and don'ts.

UGC issues draft guidelines to promote equity in varsities

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday issued draft guidelines for the establishment of equal opportunity centre (EOC) in higher education institutions (HEIs) to oversee effective implementation of policies and programmes to eradicate discrimination.

Bracewell braces for India test as NZ land in Dubai

New Zealand off-spinner Michael Bracewell on Friday brushed aside any talks about India getting an unfair advantage in the ongoing Champions Trophy by playing all their games in Dubai, simply saying that his team was \"excited to try and play in different conditions\".

NO IMMEDIATE PLANS TO RELIEVE DOCTORS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES: GOVT

The Rajasthan government has ruled out any immediate changes in the administrative responsibilities of doctors, reaffirming its commitment to the current system where medical professionals oversee hospital management.

Israel, Hamas Begin Talks on 2nd Gaza Truce Phase

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire began on Thursday, Egypt said, averting a collapse ahead of Saturday's expiration of the agreement's first phase.