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Famous personalities across fields to join PM's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students and offer insights ahead of the board examinations on exam preparation, stress management, and personal growth during the eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC 2025) on Monday.

Newcastle sweep aside Arsenal to reach final

Newcastle swept into the League Cup final for the second time in three seasons with a vibrant 2-0 win against Arsenal in the semi-final second leg on Wednesday.

Private capex up, tariffs under watch: SBI's Setty

Private sector capital expenditure has begun to pick up, though not so much in core sectors such as steel, State Bank of India chairman C.S. Setty said.

Mujibur's iconic house reduced to ruins in mob violence; Dhaka blames Hasina's speech

A massive mob, consisting mostly of students and youth activists, demolished the historic home of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, in the heart of Dhaka on Thursday, and the arson and vandalism continued for hours without any effort by authorities to stop it.

Orissa HC Cites Bhagavad Gita To Quash Case Of Land Acquisition

The Orissa high court cited the Bhagavad Gita as it quashed criminal proceedings against a man who had received undue compensation against the acquisition of land belonging to another person, whose name, parentage and address resembled his.

Mirage Jet Crashes in MP; IAF Orders Probe in System Malfunction

The Indian Air Force (IAF) said a Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft on Thursday crashed near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh following a \"system malfunction\" and a probe has been ordered into the accident involving the French-origin plane.

India to review impact of new Trump sanctions on Chabahar

The Indian government is assessing the potential impact of US President Donald Trump's restoration of his \"maximum pressure\" campaign on Iran, specifically the move to remove sanctions waivers related to the Chabahar port, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Apex court lets elected kabaddi body take charge

Supreme Court clarified that its order is an ad-hoc deal to ensure the federation's affiliation gets restored and women players can participate in an international event this month

Blackstone to sell Simplilearn stake

Global private equity firm Blackstone is looking to sell its majority stake in Simplilearn, more than three years after buying over 60% in the digital learning platform.

After test, before result, contestants rest

A day after voting concluded in the high-stakes Delhi elections, political leaders across parties took a rare break on Thursday, choosing to spend time with family, friends, and even their pets after weeks of relentless campaigning.

PIL in Bombay HC Over Govt Sites With 'Malicious Programming'

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay high court complaining that several government websites have been contaminated with malicious programming codes which redirect users to betting websites.

UP Clears New Excise Policy; Could Benefit NCR Residents

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved its excise policy for the fiscal 2025-26, with the document proposing several key changes, including \"composite liquor shops\"—which will merge beer and foreign liquor outlets into a single unit (the two were hitherto sold separately)—as well as boost tourism via the introduction of vineyards and microbreweries in the state.

J&K: Man Dies by Suicide Over Harassment by Cops, Probe On

Jammu and Kashmir Police and Kathua district administration have ordered magisterial and fact-finding probes after a 25-year-old man, accused of being involved in militancy, reportedly died by suicide following alleged harassment by police, officials said.

Truck driver dies in Kashmir as army ‘fires to deflate tyres’

A civilian was killed in army firing after he allegedly jumped a check post in his truck and triggered a 23km chase in Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday, officials aware of the matter said, prompting the man's family and the region's parties to accuse the personnel of using excessive force.

No Influence Over VP's Impeachment Trial: Philippine President

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said on Thursday he will have no role in determining the timing of his vice president's impeachment trial, now expected after the May mid-term elections.

Airtel Q3 net up 483% at ₹14,760 cr on Indus gains

India's second largest carrier Bharti Airtel Ltd beat estimates with a profit of ₹14,760 crore for the quarter ended December, up 483% from ₹2,530 crore a year earlier, due to a one-time gain from Indus Towers becoming its subsidiary in November.

Astrology trap: Stargazing to promote pseudo-science

It was the first class of the astrophysics course that I was teaching. As an introduction to the history of astronomy, I mentioned the fact that till a few centuries ago, astrology was indistinguishable from astronomy.

Oppn can't fathom 'sabka vikas': Modi

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is working to ensure development for all but the Congress cannot comprehend the meaning of Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas (inclusive development) because it is focused on \"family first\" and steeped in dynastic politics and appeasement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.

US to boycott G20 meet over S Africa 'inclusive' agenda

The United States will boycott the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg due to South Africa's treatment of (White) farmers and the G20's theme emphasizing climate and diversity, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday.

UN's climate chief defends progress as US pull-out looms

The multilateral process of climate negotiations has managed to resist runaway global warming despite mounting challenges, UN Climate Head Simon Stiell said on Thursday in Brazil, which is preparing to host the climate conference (COP30) this year.

Trans Athletes Barred From Women's Sports

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office.

'Want to ensure each vote counts': Mustafabad races to the top spot

IN 2020 POLLS, THE HIGHEST TURNOUT WAS RECORDED IN SEELAMPUR AT 71.22%, FOLLOWED BY MUSTAFABAD AT 70.55%, AND GOKULPUR (70.51%)

Harshit shines on debut after trial by fire in opening spell

Those extra 25 miles per hour. That's what England captain Jos Buttler said when he was asked about Harshit Rana being allowed to replace Shivam Dube in the Pune T20I. The jury is out on whether the application of the concussion rules made any sense then.

How Delhi Voted: Th

Mehrauli replaces Delhi Cantt as constituency with lowest turnout

Argentina to Withdraw From W.H.O., Echoing Trump

Argentina's president has ordered the country's withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to \"profound differences\" with the UN agency, a presidential spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Delhi HC Seeks NIA Response on Rashid's Plea for Parl Attendance

The Delhi high court on Thursday asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) if it is willing to release Jammu and Kashmir parliamentarian Engineer Rashid on custody parole so that he can attend Parliament's ongoing budget session.

'EC is dead': Akhilesh alleges bypoll rigging

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday lashed out at the Election Commission over alleged \"fake voting\" and rigging by officials during the Milkipur assembly bypoll in Uttar Pradesh.

Boeing to deliver 24 aircraft to Indian carriers this year

US planemaker Boeing on Thursday said it will deliver 24 aircraft to Indian carriers in 2025, with plans to deliver more starting 2027.

B'desh lodges protest against Hasina's statements in India

Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a strong protest against what it said were \"false and fabricated\" statements by former premier Sheikh Hasina, currently in self-exile in New Delhi, and sought \"appropriate measures\" to stop her from making \"incendiary\" remarks on social media.

Modi 'lives in history', misled RS by distorting facts: Kharge

The country's future is dark in the hands of the present government, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Thursday, as he attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latter's speech in the Rajya Sabha, wondering how a person who \"just lives in history\" build the present and the future.