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Australian Hospital Investigates Nurse's Claims of Killing Israelis

An Australian hospital is examining patient records after a nurse claimed online to have killed Israelis, officials said on Wednesday, stressing that no evidence of harm to patients was uncovered.

MCD presents ₹17,000-cr budget for 2025-26

The commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Ashwini Kumar, on Thursday tabled budget proposals worth ₹17,002.7 crore for 2025-26, keeping property tax rates unchanged for the financial year 2025-26 despite what he described as a \"serious financial crisis\".

Prez Rule imposed in violence-hit Manipur

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan posted in Manipur allegedly opened fire on his colleagues killing two of them and injuring eight others before dying by suicide on Thursday, police said.

Accused Jawan Belonged To The 120th Battalion Of A CRPF Camp In Lamsang Area

Accused Jawan Belonged To The 120th Battalion Of A CRPF Camp In Lamsang Area

India Go Down To South Korea In Asia Mixed Team Championships

Indian shuttlers went down 2-3 to South Korea in a Group D tie of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships, but they had already made it to the quarter-finals after finishing second in the pool here on Thursday.

Workplace reprimand not a criminal offence: SC

A senior's reprimand at the workplace does not amount to an \"intentional insult\" warranting criminal proceedings against the former, the Supreme Court has ruled,

Modi begins US visit, holds meetings with Waltz, Musk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Washington DC on Wednesday evening eastern time (early Thursday morning IST) for an official working visit to meet President Donald Trump, becoming only the fourth foreign leader to visit the White House since Trump took office.

Hamas to free 3 hostages, easing ceasefire dispute

Hamas said on Thursday it would release three more Israeli hostages as planned, paving the way toward resolving a major dispute over the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Wildcards for Manas, Aryan, Karan in Maha Open Tennis

Upcoming players Manas Dhamne, Aryan Shah and Karan Singh were on Thursday handed wildcard entries for the Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 men's tennis championship in which top players from 28 countries will be seen in action here from February 16-23.

Mexico Threatens to Sue Google on 'Gulf of America' Listing

Mexico on Thursday threatened to sue Google over its decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the \"Gulf of America\" for Maps users in the United States, a move made to comply with an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump.

Adani off $442 mn wind power project in Lanka

Indian conglomerate Adani Group has withdrawn from a troubled $442 million wind power project in Sri Lanka after the island nation's government sought to renegotiate the deal.

Rahul Reviews Performance of Congress MPs

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi reviewed the performance of the Congress MPs on Thursday.

Utility Vehicle Demand Aids Highest-Ever Jan PV Dispatch

TWO-WHEELER DISPATCHES ROSE 2.1% Y-O-Y TO 15,26,218 UNITS LAST MONTH AS AGAINST 14,95,183 UNITS IN JAN 2024

I-T bill to simplify tax framework: FM in LS

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday introduced the Income-Tax Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha aiming to abridge the bulky direct tax act and make it simple, and urged the speaker to refer it to a select committee of the House, a request that the Opposition objected to because it wants the bill to be referred to a standing committee.

Liverpool held by Everton, four red cards in Merseyside derby

James Tarkowski struck in the 98th minute to salvage a 2-2 draw for Everton against Liverpool as four red cards were issued after full-time on a dramatic final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday.

SC Defers Pocso Case Sentencing, Seeks Suggestion From Amici Curiae

The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred sentencing in a case, where a minor girl was left to reside with the man accused of raping her after her family disowned her, seeking suggestions from the amici curiae for proceeding in the case and preventing suffering of adolescent girls and their families in similar cases.

Kyiv, EU alarmed by prospect of 'dirty deal' after Trump-Putin call

The American administration has admitted for the first time that Ukraine's 2014 borders and Nato membership are unrealistic goals

Wife's love for someone else sans physical relation isn't adultery: HC

HC DISMISSED PLEA OF A MAN AGAINST THE MAINTENANCE THAT HE WAS TOLD TO PAY HIS ESTRANGED WIFE

Cyclone secrets beneath the surface of the ocean

As we approach the cyclone season across the world, we have to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

Musk's X settles Trump's lawsuit over ban: Report

Elon Musk's social media platform X has agreed to settle a lawsuit over what was then Twitter banning Donald Trump after the mob attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, a newspaper said on Wednesday.

A lot on Shami's shoulders for CT, says Mhambrey

For this fancied Indian team, the primary concern ahead of the Champions Trophy campaign is filling up the huge hole left by the talismanic speedster, Jasprit Bumrah, who is unavailable for the ICC event after failing to recover from his back injury.

Tata Steel Likely to Tap Bond Market After Near 1-Yr Hiatus

Tata Steel is set to tap the corporate bond market after a gap of nearly one year, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Climate risks grow, hope for action fades

Between 1993 and 2022, India was the sixth worst-affected country in terms of fatalities and damage (80,000 deaths and losses amounting to $180 billion) sustained from extreme weather events (EWEs) wrought by the climate crisis, according to the Germanwatch Global Climate Risk Index, 2025.

Cop suspended over 'sexual harassment'

A senior Indian Police Service officer has been suspended from duty following a traffic police officer working under his supervision filing a complaint accusing him of sexual harassment, officials said on Thursday, making it the second such allegation against him in a month.

Narela: 36-year-old paid house help to murder father; arrested

A 36-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly killing his father with the help of the victim's house help and the latter's son in Narela last month and dumping the body in a drain after putting it in a gunny bag, police said.

Trade, energy, defence the buzzwords

The Donald Trump administration wants to see India purchase more American defence equipment, prioritize American defence technology, buy more American energy products, and move towards a \"fair\" trade deal by the end of this year, a senior Trump administration official said on Thursday.

Deregulation Can Give the Boost Growth Needs

The biggest gift the government could give the economy is to unleash the entrepreneurial dynamism and skills of the country's biggest resource - its people

GST Rate Rejig on Cards to Spark Consumption

Council may drop 12% slab, move many items to 5%, and others to 18%

India's big gains in one-day series win against England

While traversing the distance between the Eastern and Western coasts of India, from Odisha to Gujarat, playing in different conditions and ground dimensions, India were still able to hand a 3-0 hammering to England.

NDMC Staffer Mowed Down by Tourist Bus on Kartavya Path

A 35-year-old New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) worker was mowed down by a speeding bus in front of India Gate on Kartavya Path on Wednesday morning.