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Digital arrest: Centre blocks over 3,962 Skype IDs, 83,668 WhatsApp accounts

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has proactively identified and blocked more than 3,962 Skype IDs and 83,668 WhatsApp accounts used for Digital Arrest scams so far, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Iran Gamble

The latest outreach to Iran marks yet another dramatic shift in the US approach toward the Islamic Republic.

Retail inflation falls to 7-month low at 3.61 per cent in February; IIP for January recorded at 5 per cent

The consumer price index (CPI)-based retail inflation for February fell to 3.61 per cent amid a decline in the rate of price rise in vegetables and protein-rich items.

Vasant Utsav at Bidhan Shishu Udyan

Thousands of people gathered to celebrate the Spring Festival 2025 at Bidhan Shishu Udyan.

Health experts sound alert on kidney malfunction

Manipal Hospitals have incorporated \"Kidney Resignation\" - a bold, disruptive campaign designed to grab attention and spark conversation aiming to convince people for kidney protection.

After Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio inks deal with SpaceX to provide Starlink internet services

Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio Platforms Limited officially announced on Wednesday that it has signed a deal with the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to bring Starlink's internet services to India, only a day after its competitor Bharti Airtel announced a similar deal on Tuesday.

Farm, construction workers prone to kidney diseases: Doctors

Bengal is yet to wake up to the dangers of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which has deteriorated further due to desperate compromises in lifestyle and some hazardous work environments, claimed nephrologists ahead of World Kidney Day.

J-K Leaders Question Centre's Ban on Mirwaiz's Awami Action Committee

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed his reservations on the ban imposed by the Centre on the Awami Action Committee (AAC) of Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, even as the other Valley-based political leaders described it a step towards intimidation and disempowerment of Kashmiris.

Nitish Kumar Should Resign And Retire From Public Life: Tejashwi Prasad Yadav

It is high time Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigns and retires from politics, and spends the rest of his life in some ashram listening to 'pravachan' (sermons).

ODI Rankings: Gill Remains on Top, Rohit Climbs to No. 3 After CT Win

After the recently concluded ICC Men's Champions Trophy-winning campaign, India skipper Rohit Sharma moved up to third place in the ODI batting rankings chart, led by fellow opener Shubman Gill.

Efforts Continue To Advance Gaza Peace Talks: Hamas

Hamas said that Egyptian and Qatari mediators are continuing efforts to finalize the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and initiate the second phase of negotiations.

Punjab Govt Provides Financial Assistance of ₹437.15 Cr to PwDs

Punjab Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur has stated that financial assistance amounting to Rs 437.15 crore has been provided for the welfare of persons with disabilities (PwDs) in the state.

Police seek space for outpost within JU campus

Calcutta High Court's Justice Tirthankar Ghosh rules students must cooperate with Kolkata Police's Jadavpur University investigation

West Bengal Governor visits India-Nepal border

Governor C V Ananda Bose, today visited the India-Nepal border areas to assess security measures, border management, and anti-smuggling operations.

Indian Middle-Order Lets Go of Top-Order Dependency, Finds Stability, Consistency as 2027 ODI WC Awaits

With two successive white-ball titles following T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 wins, the Men in Blue, left heartbroken by a loss to Australia at 2023 World Cup finals, are at the top of the world again.

Trump's 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect

President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25 percent on Wednesday, promising that the taxes would help create American factory jobs at a time when his seesawing tariff threats are jolting the stock market and raising fears of an economic slowdown.

Barca, Madrid greats raring for 'Legends Faceoff' in Mumbai

With football's greatest rivalries coming to Indian soil with legends of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona reigniting their iconic battle, Luis Figo, Carles Puyol, Fernando Morientes, and Ricardo Quaresma are among the football greats excited to bring the magic on the pitch in 'Legends Faceoff'.

Police recover bag with body stuffed inside, 2 nabbed

Kolkata police uncovered a murder plot in which a businessman was killed, his body stuffed into a trolley bag, and an attempt made to dispose of it on Kalyani Expressway, near Khardah in North 24-Parganas.

HC allows painting, lighting of Sambhal's mosque

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday approved white washing and painting in outer walls of Sambhal's Jama Masjid.

Ahead of Holi, UP CM Distributes Gas Cylinder Refills to 1.86 Crore Families

Ahead of Holi, the festival of colours, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed Rs 1,890 crore subsidy for gas cylinder refills to 1.86 crore eligible families in Uttar Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

Musk comes visiting

I am very proud of my daughter Leena (her name, school and workplace information have been changed to protect her privacy).

Indian Wells: Rune beats Tsitsipas, enters 9th Masters 1000 QF

Holger Rune overcame Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Indian Wells fourth round to snap the Greek's seven-match winning streak.

Extend helping hand to those left behind: President Murmu at PU convocation

President Droupadi Murmu, in her address at the convocation ceremony of Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, on Wednesday, called upon the youth to extend a helping hand to those who are left behind in the journey of development and bring them forward.

Taiwan to Conduct 'Immediate Response' Military Drills to Counter China

Taiwan is set to conduct a new round of \"immediate response\" military drills that will begin on 17 March and last five days, local media reported on Wednesday.

Jaffar Express hijacking: Security forces claim operation over, 346 hostages rescued

Security forces have eliminated all militants and rescued 190 hostages in a clearance operation launched after an unknown number of heavily armed terrorists stormed a Peshawar-bound train in Balochistan's Bolan district, media reports said here on Wednesday.

Rohit must have the goal of playing 2027 ODI WC, feels Ponting

A couple of days after India skipper Rohit Sharma put to bed rumours around his retirement from the 50-over format with a one-liner, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes that the star batter is likely to have a specific goal in mind when he made the announcement.

Individual housing loans outstanding grows 14 per cent at ₹33.53 lakh crore as of 30 Sept

The individual housing loans outstanding as of 30 September, 2024, stood at Rs 33.53 lakh crore, marking a 14 per cent growth compared to the same period in the previous year, said the National Housing Bank (NHB) on Wednesday.

Indian Space Economy to Reach USD 44 Billion by 2033: FICCI-EY Report

Indian space economy is aiming to reach USD 44 billion by 2033 from USD 8.4 billion in 2022, said a FICCI-EY report on 'Unlocking India's Space Economy - Pathways to Growth, Innovation and Global Leadership', released today at Bharat Space Conclave 2025, organised by FICCI.

Leaders seek CM's support for a peaceful Ram Navami rally

The Shri Ram Navami Mahotsav Samiti (SRNMS) in Siliguri has appealed to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her cooperation in ensuring a smooth and respectful celebration of Ram Navami on 6 April.

Oppn stages walkout as Maha govt 'fails' to increase aid under Ladki Bahin Yojana

The Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Wednesday created a ruckus and staged a walkout to protest the Mahayuti government's \"failure\" to increase the monthly financial aid to beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100.