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Delhi court sends Sisodia to 5-day CBI custody till 4 March

The CBI on Sunday arrested Sisodia in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor excise policy case after eight hours of questioning. Special judge MK Nagpal of the Rouse Avenue Courts, who had reserved his order after arguments from both sides, pronounced his order sending Sisodia to custody till March 4.

Good Governance essential to reach last mile: PM Modi

PM said mere allocation of large funds could not ensure the nation's development or public welfare

Media drop Dilbert after creator's Black 'hate group' remark

The creator of the Dilbert comic strip faced a backlash of cancellations Saturday while defending remarks describing people who are Black as members of \"a hate group\" from which white people should \"get away.\" Various media publishers across the U.S. denounced the comments by Dilbert creator Scott Adams as racist, hateful and discriminatory while saying they would no longer provide a platform for his work.

2016 interview process for primary teachers badly flawed

All norms were flouted, it emerged when High Court judge quizzed board members

'Improved law and order brings employment, investment in UP'

PM Modi addresses Uttar Pradesh Rozgar Mela, lauds state govt for creating new opportunities

America may lose a generation to drugs

Deaths from opioid overdose have reached a crisis level in the United States exceeding 100,000 per year. The problem of addiction to opioids such as OxyContin and resulting overdose deaths have been known for more than a decade. Such deaths are gradual progressions in which a person is first prescribed pills for pain resulting from injury or surgery, then he/she gradually gets addicted, undergoes various treatments and rehab, and finally succumbs to death from an overdose. The new drug Fentanyl, on the other hand, seems like an immediate killer. There are numerous reports of young people taking Fentanyl and dropping dead in a very short time.

India exported onions worth $523.8 million

Onions worth $ 523.8 million were exported from April to December 2022, a 16.3 per cent increase on a yearly basis, Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Sunday.

Global economy changed by Ukraine war

Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent shockwaves through the global economy and now, a year on from the start of the attack, the world is fundamentally changed, the media reported.

FM Sitharaman discusses debt restructuring with heads of World Bank, IMF

A debt roundtable on Saturday co-chaired by Union Finance Minister Sitharaman jointly with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank chief David Malpass, brought together key stakeholders to understand debt restructuring challenges and address debt vulnerabilities.

India's forex reserves slip 5.681 billion, decline for third week

India's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 5.681 billion to USD 561.267 billion in the week ending on February 17, according to the Reserve Bank of India's latest data.

FCI sold 18L tonnes wheat at auctions to contain prices

Food Corporation of India (FCI) has sold 18.05 lakh tonne of wheat in open market after the government decided to augment the supply of foodgrain in the markets to contain the rising wheat and wheat flour prices.

Early signs of market breakdown

Markets last week were under a lot of pressure and this was primarily on account of the Dow sending negative signals. Wednesday saw a sharp fall in markets from which there was no recovery.

Iran's currency hits new low amid anti-government protests

Iran's currency fell to a new record low on Sunday, plunging to 600,000 to the dollar for the first time as the effects of nationwide anti-government protests and the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear deal continued to roil the economy.

Israel, Palestinian officials to meet over surge in violence

High-level Palestinian and Israeli delegations will meet in Jordan on Sunday, both sides said, in an attempt to reduce surging violence ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

HK model's in-laws face charges in grisly killing

Police in Hong Kong filed murder charges against the former in-laws of a model, days after her body parts were found in a refrigerator.

Turkey launches investigation into 612 people after earthquake

Investigations have been launched against more than 600 people in relation to buildings that collapsed in Turkey's catastrophic earthquake earlier this month, a government official said Saturday.

Pak unwillingly accepts IMF's terms for bailout

We have to accept, unwillingly, the strict conditions for the IMF deal, says PM

Hockey India Senior Women Nationals: MP beat Maharashtra to win title

Hockey Madhya Pradesh was crowned champions of the 13th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2023 after defeating Hockey Maharashtra 5-1 in the final, here on Sunday.

Australia win record-extending 6th Women's T20 World Cup title

Australia are Women's T20 World Cup champions once again after beating South Africa by 19 runs in front of a packed crowd at Newlands, here on Sunday.

Rio Open: Norrie to play Alcaraz in final

World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz produced an outstanding performance to conjure a stunning comeback victory over Nicolas Jarry in the semi-finals to set a summit clash against Cameron Norrie in the ongoing Rio Open.

Assam targets child marriages

Despite criticism, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is determined to eradicate underage marriages by 2026.

Ukraine: Zelenskyy seeks more sanctions, fighting grinds on

Fighting is grinding on in Ukraine after the country marked the anniversary of Russia's invasion, with Ukrainian authorities on Saturday reporting dozens of new Russian strikes and attacks on cities in the east and south.

K'taka govt employees' union demands 7th Pay Commission, will go on indefinite strike

Karnataka government employees union has announced to go on an indefinite strike from March 1 if their demand for implementation of recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission is not fulfilled.

Varsity VCappt: Kerala Guv asks govt under which law it decided to appoint search panel

After the LDF government in Kerala initiated move to appoint Vice Chancellor for the Malayalam University on its own and requested the Governor to provide Chancellor's nominee for the search committe, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has questioned the move asking under which law the government decides to constitute the search committee.

2016 interview process for primary teachers badly flawed

All norms were flouted, it emerged when High Court judge quizzed board members

Top BOI official visits Siliguri; he speaks of good bank profit

Bank of India (BOI) has made huge profits this year, following transactions with customers in 5100 branches across the country.

After attack on minister, Ghosh seeks Prez rule

A day after Union minister of state for home affairs Nisith Pramanik's convoy came under attack at Dinhata in Cooch Behar district, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has demanded President's rule in west Bengal \"to reinstate law and order.\" Mr Ghosh said the Centre should think over it.

Nagaland braces for tough contest, security beefed up

Nagaland will elect a new government on Monday, with the polling set to begin at 7 am amid tight security. The polls would seal the electoral fates of 183 candidates across parties. The polling will continue till 4 pm tomorrow.

Kashmiri pandit gunned down in J&K's Pulwama

A Kashmiri Pandit working as a security guard at a bank was shot dead by terrorists in Achan area of Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday morning, a police officer said.

Meghalaya polls: Acid test for Trinamul

Assembly elections in the North-East state of Meghalaya will be held tomorrow and the Trinamul Congress is very hopeful about its prospects in the state.