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February 28, 2025
Tuhin Kanta Pandey is the new Sebi chief
THE Centre has appointed Finance and Revenue Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).
1 min
HC Fiat On Toxic Union Carbide Waste Upheld
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court's order on transportation and safe disposal of all toxic waste from Bhopal's ill-fated Union Carbide plant at a treatment unit in the industrial town Pithampur in the state.
1 min
SC Upholds Power of Arrest by GST, Customs Officers
Says officers' authority to arrest is ancillary to their power to levy goods & services tax
1 min
Duplicate Registrations: CAG Exposes ₹220 Cr Irregularities in Ladli Scheme
Details, leading to widespread duplication. It identified over 36,000 cases where beneficiaries' names, birth dates, and parental information were identical, raising concerns about fraudulent enrollments.
2 mins
DU Proposal to Overhaul Campus Elections Triggers Students' Protest
DELHI University has proposed remodelling its students' union election process to free it from the influence of \"money and muscle power.\"

1 min
48-km stretch along Yamuna to get facelift
\"No part of Delhi should experience waterlogging this season. If it occurs, the officials responsible will face suspension,\" said PWD and Water Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday, the third day of the Assembly session.

1 min
On Day Six, tunnel rescue teams push through debris
RESCUE teams on Thursday intensified operations inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel to reach eight workers who have been trapped there since the last six days.

1 min
Parvesh Verma: Govt to probe exclusion of BJP constituencies from CCTV project
PWD Minister Parvesh Verma announced on Thursday that an investigation will be conducted to determine why CCTV cameras were not installed in eight constituencies represented by BJP MLAs under the previous AAP government.
1 min
BJP MLA Pahalwan proposes renaming of Najafgarh as Nahargarh
DELHI BJP MLA Neelam Pahalwan has proposed renaming Najafgarh to Nahargarh, citing historical significance and urging the Assembly to take action.

1 min
Mohan Singh Bisht elected deputy speaker of assembly
SIX-TIME BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht was on Thursday elected deputy speaker of the Delhi Assembly after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta proposed his name.

1 min
CAG: 40% countdown timers poor
THE countdown timers installed at traffic signals assist drivers in taking an informed decision as to whether the vehicle ignition can be switched off, which also helps reduce emissions when engines are idling at traffic signals.

1 min
Portrait row a diversionary tactic: BJP
DELHI BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Thursday criticised Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, claiming they are using a controversy over portraits of national leaders to divert attention from their alleged corruption.

1 min
City witnessed 3.57L instances of bus breakdowns in 7 years: Report
THE CAG report on Delhi's public transport, not yet tabled in the Assembly, reveals 3.57 lakh bus breakdowns during 2014-2021.

1 min
Non-veg food at mess on Shivratri sparks clashes
A clash allegedly broke out between two groups of students at the South Asian University (SAU) over non-vegetarian food served at the mess on Maha Shivratri on Wednesday.
1 min
Verdict reserved on DU's plea against CIC order on Modi's degree disclosure
THE Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a long-standing legal battle concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational records.
1 min
HC tells probe agencies to exercise caution on blanket freezing of bank accounts
THE Delhi HC has raised concerns over investigating agencies indiscriminately freezing the bank accounts of innocent traders while probing cyber fraud cases.
1 min
Capital records warmest February night in 74 years
THE national capital witnessed its warmest February night in 74 years, with the minimum temperature at the Safdarjung observatory settling at 19.5°C on Thursday—the highest for the month between 1951 and 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated.
1 min
No sympathy should be shown for deportees, they went abroad illegally
UNION Minister and former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday referred to the Indian immigrants deported from the US as \"criminals\" and said \"no sympathy\" should be shown towards them.

1 min
Punjab adopts 'bulldozer' model, demolishes houses of drug peddlers
The Punjab government is adopting the 'bulldozer' model seen in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by demolishing the houses of those accused of various crimes.

1 min
26/11 Case: Court Seeks Trial Records
Conspirator Tahawwur Hussain Rana's extradition was announced by Trump earlier this month

2 mins
HC extends stay on trial proceedings in Herald case, next hearing on July 28
THE Delhi High Court on Thursday extended the stay on trial court proceedings in the National Herald case involving Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others.

1 min
Andhra Budget outlay likely to cross ₹3 lakh cr
FINANCE Minister Payyavula Keshav will present the Andhra Pradesh Budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly on Friday.
1 min
T'gana reserves 85% seats for locals in higher edu
THE Telangana Higher Education department has issued orders reserving 85% of the seats in all higher education institutions — government or private higher education and technical institutions — for locals.
1 min
Media Can Shift Focus to Climate Change: Experts
THE media should take the lead in changing mindsets and driving positive changes in wildlife conservation and awareness on the adverse effects of climate change, said experts on Thursday.
1 min
Soon, tourists can visit Karnataka backwaters in sea planes: Minister
TOURISM Minister HK Patil on Thursday said to boost tourism in the state, the government is working on launching sea planes to destinations like Hampi, KRS and Almatti backwaters.
1 min
Mass deaths of sea turtles suspected
MASS deaths of Olive Ridley sea turtles have been suspected on the coasts of Mayiladuthurai too close on the heels of similar cases on the beaches of Chennai and elsewhere recently.
1 min
Hyderabad's rise to global level not a pipe dream anymore, says Revanth
ASSERTING that no one could stop 'Telangana Rising' or halt its progress, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said, \"Many people were unsure when I first coined 'Telangana Rising'. Now, the whole world is accepting it. People were also sceptical about 'Hyderabad Rising', but today, the entire world has witnessed its reality.\"

1 min
Pondy cops bust cryptocurrency gang that cheated investors of ₹3.4 crore
THE Cyber Crime Police Station (CCPS), Puducherry, has cracked down on a massive pan-India fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme that has duped as many as 11 investors in Puducherry of approximately ₹3.4 crore and several other victims in other states.

1 min
Can't trust Shah's word on delimitation plan: Siddu
'HM's remarks suggest bid to disadvantage four southern states'

1 min
Differently-abled will be named for TN local bodies
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Thursday announced that the state government will provide adequate representation to differently-abled persons in administration by nominating them to all urban and rural local bodies in the state.

1 min
THE NEED TO GET AROUND OSTRACISM IN GOD'S NAME
HE fantastic success of the Kannada film Kantara, which literally means forest and is based on the bhoota of southern Karnataka, has brought greater global attention to Theyyams for its similarity.

3 mins
THE CONTESTED SCRAMBLE FOR PEACE IN UKRAINE
Though Trump and Putin are ready to discuss peace, Zelenskyy and European leaders have a stake in extending the war. Moscow seems open to BRICS playing a role in deciding Europe's future

4 mins
Ekta Ka Mahakumbh — Dawn of a new era for Viksit Bharat
‘Gods and Goddesses, saints, women, children, youth, elderly people from all walks of life came together. We witnessed the nation’s awakened consciousness’

5 mins
Gold card to ease hiring of Indians: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said American companies can now hire Indian graduates from US universities under the newly proposed 'gold card' citizenship initiative.

2 mins
Parents in favour of digital data protection rules
What the Draft Rules Envision

1 min
India looks to bolster trade, defence ties with EU as delegation arrives
AMID the changing dimensions of US-Europe ties, India is looking to strengthen its trade and investment partnership with the European Union (EU) while emphasizing on development of bilateral technologies and defence cooperation.

2 mins
Stormy session likely as Waqf bill set to be tabled in House after Cabinet nod
WITH the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 expected to be introduced in the second leg of the Budget Session on March 10, Parliament may witness fierce resistance from the Opposition parties determined to block the Bill.

1 min
Police use drones to hunt for Pune bus rape accused
The Pune Police on Thursday announced a reward of ₹1 lakh for information leading to Dattatray Gade, who is accused of sexually assaulting a 26-year-old woman inside a bus in Swargate.
1 min
Govt faces heat over 1.18L undelivered bicycles
THE Gujarat government has admitted in the Assembly that 1,18,071 bicycles meant for students from socially and educationally backward classes (SEBC) and Scheduled Castes (SC) under the Saraswati Sadhana Yojana remained undelivered as of 31/12/24.
1 min
A month after UCC rollout, Uttarakhand records only seven live-in registrations
UTTARAKHAND, the first state in independent India to implement the Uniform Civil Code, has been experiencing a tepid response in live-in relationship registrations since its enactment a month ago.
1 min
Mamata Accuses BJP of Using 'Fake Voters' to Win Polls, Warns of Stir
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the BJP of adding fake voters from other states to the electoral rolls with the alleged backing of the Election Commission (EC), claiming that the party had used similar tactics to secure victories in the Delhi and Maharashtra assembly elections.

1 min
Maha student in ICU after accident, MEA steps in for US visa to family
THE External Affairs Ministry (MEA) has raised an urgent request with the US for a visa for the family of student Neelam Shinde from Maharashtra who is fighting for her life after a road accident in California, sources said.

1 min
After SC go-ahead, Union Carbide waste disposal trial begins in MP
WITH the Supreme Court on Thursday refusing to interfere with the direction of the Madhya Pradesh High Court waste disposal from the Bhopal Gas Tragedy site, the process of conducting a three-phase trial run of the defunct Union Carbide plant's waste in Pithampur of western MP has begun.

1 min
Ceasefire violations Pak's terror strategy for Valley
SECURITY experts have linked recent ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the LoC in Poonch and Rajouri to militancy incidents in Jammu region, terming it Pakistan's strategy to weaken India's security measures by prompting the Army to redeploy some of its forces from Kashmir to Jammu, thereby allowing militants to regain footholds in the Valley.

1 min
Russia says no debates on annexed Ukraine land
THE Kremlin on Thursday ruled out giving back Ukrainian regions it claims to have annexed as part of a future peace deal, setting out a major red line as Russian and US officials met in Istanbul for a new round of talks aimed at normalising relations.

1 min
In jolt to ceasefire talks, Israel not pulling out of Gaza
ISRAEL will not withdraw from a strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip as called for by the ceasefire, an official said Thursday.

1 min
US Tariffs on Mexico, Canada from March 4
Prospect of broader trade conflict should other nations levy retaliatory tariffs spooks markets and consumers
2 mins
11 Dead, 65 Injured After Blast at Congo Rebels' Rally
AT least 11 people were killed and 65 injured Thursday after two explosions hit a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders and residents in the captured city of Bukavu in eastern Congo.

1 min
Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead at home
GENE Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry's most respected and honored performers, has been found dead along with his wife and their pet dog at their home. He was 95.

1 min
Buch's Sebi Tenure Has More Hits Than Misses
Tenure marked by focus on enhancing market integrity, investor protection, regulatory efficiency, extensive use of tech
2 mins
India to be 3rd largest consumer market by 2026
THE country's private consumption has nearly doubled to $2.1 trillion in 2024 from $1 trillion in 2013, growing at 7.2% CAGR, faster than the US, China and Germany, according to a report.
1 min
Most employees in IT roles unhappy with their salaries
AT least 47% of employees are unhappy with their current salaries in India as they cite low increments and unfulfilled expectations, and 77% of professionals anticipate significant salary growth in their industry.

1 min
IPO-bound Ather expands testing facility in B'luru
ELECTRIC two-wheeler maker Ather Energy has expanded its R&D (research and development) and testing capabilities at its product testing and validation centre, called The Juggernaut in Bengaluru.

1 min
Govt to launch 1st tranche of mineral block licence bid
THE government will launch the first tranche auction of exploration licence for blocks in March 2025, said Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Thursday.

1 min
UltraTech's cables, wires entry sparks market turmoil
The entry of UltraTech, the flagship cement company of the Aditya Birla Group, into the cables and wires (C&W) business has triggered a sharp decline in the shares of existing players in the market.

2 mins
IKEA enters north India market with online delivery
SIX years after launching its first store in Hyderabad, Swedish furniture giant IKEA has entered the north Indian markets by introducing online delivery services across Delhi-NCR and nine satellite cities, including Agra, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ludhiana, and Varanasi.

2 mins
Sebi asks AMCs to deploy NFO funds within 30 days
THE Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has cut short the fund deployment time for mutual funds to 30 days raised through new fund offers (NFOs) and has also relaxed regulations regarding the alignment of interests between asset management companies' (AMC) employees and unitholders.
1 min
Liverpool Defeat Newcastle To Go 13 Clear On EPL Table
LIVERPOOL moved a giant step closer to the Premier League title with a ruthless 2-0 win against Newcastle, while Arsenal's challenge is in tatters after a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
1 min
All-rounder Shikha at peace, hoping to tackle one game at a time
WHEN Shikha Pandey came into the 2025 Women's Premier League season, she felt she was in rhythm with regards to her bowling.

3 mins
Kerala's Edhen shines on comeback
IMAGINE a father quitting his overseas job and relocating to an Indian city with a 12-year-old son and two daughters — one eight and another only three. The wife had to stay back because she had an opportunity to get promoted to higher ranks in her existing job. Reason — both wanted their son to pursue cricket.

3 mins
Highs and Lows of CT 2025 So Far
As Champions Trophy draws closer to business end, a look at some of the hits and misses, upsets and more...

2 mins
ISL: Win boosts Goa's chance of direct S/F berth
CARL McHugh scored the only goal of the match as FC Goa beat Punjab FC 1-0 in the Indian Super League in New Delhi on Thursday.

1 min
Beleaguered BFI gets World Boxing's support
EVEN as Boxing Federation of India (BFI president Ajay Singh) is taking legal action against Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) decision to form an ad hoc committee, the World Boxing (WB), without elaborating much at this moment, said that they stand by the federation.

1 min
Meet Your Marathon Needs
Marathon running is not just about endurance and mental grit but also about nutrition.

2 mins
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