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A Futile Debate
India saved about 10,000 tonnes of paper ballots in a national election, helping protect lakhs of trees
307 Weapons Surrendered on Last Day of Amnesty Deadline
The Arambai Tenggol, a prominent Meitei organisation in Manipur, voluntarily surrendered 246 weapons to security forces on Thursday as Governor Ajay Bhalla's amnesty deadline for returning arms concluded.

In Assembly: From renaming push to other key issues
The ongoing Delhi Assembly session, which commenced on February 25, witnessed significant developments ranging from debates over the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report on the excise policy to calls for renaming localities and probes into government spending.

Pakistan vs Bangla rained off, hosts' end event on sour note
SECOND MATCH TO BE CALLED OFF

SC upholds constitutionality of GST Act provisions on arrest & summons
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the constitutional validity of the power of arrest and the power to summon under the amended provisions of the Customs Act and the Central Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, dismissing challenges raised against them.
Govt Appoints Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as SEBI Chief
Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), according to an official announcement from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

India's Development Model Could Be Template for Other Nations
Nageswaran Also Suggested the New Global Environment Needed a Changed Approach to Partnerships

CAG report on Delhi liquor policy sent to PAC
Findings expected in three months

Delhi govt will initiate probe into govt money used in 'Sheesh Mahal': Verma
“We will examine the basis on which such lavish expenses were approved and determine the total amount spent” — Parvesh Verma
6-time BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht elected Deputy Speaker
Mohan Singh Bisht thanked the members for his election and said he would ensure the Assembly's rules and norms were followed

Underdogs with lethal bite
With semifinal berth at stake, Australia's pedigree meets Afghans panache

Telangana tunnel accident: Rescue teams work to clear path to reach trapped
Rescue teams working to save eight people trapped for over five days in a partially collapsed SLBC tunnel in the district have started cutting parts of the tunnel boring machine and other obstacles hindering their access to the area where the victims are believed to be.
Suman Kumar takes over as Director (Planning, Biz Development) at IOC
Suman Kumar has assumed charge as Director (Planning & Business Development) on the board of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Thursday.

Delhi records its warmest February night in 74 years
MINIMUM TEMP REACHES 19.5°C
Railways Operated Over 17,000 Trains for Maha Kumbh
Rlys carries around 5 cr devotees to pilgrimage

Stalin Claims Hindi 'Swallowed' 25 North Indian Languages
Stalin’s remarks on Hindi imposition shallow attempt to divide society: Ashwini Vaishnaw

'Buffy' star Michelle Trachtenberg dies at 39
Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene and no foul play was suspected
Trump Admin Cutting 90% of USAID Foreign Aid Contracts
Trump and Musk Have Hit Foreign Aid Hard
Chhattisgarh: ED steps up probe linked to Cong office buildings
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has stepped up its investigation into suspected financial improprieties connected with the construction of Congress offices in Chhattisgarh's Sukma and Konta districts.

NCLAT Sets Aside Insolvency Proceedings Against Coffee Day
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday set aside the insolvency proceedings against Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL), which owns the Cafe Coffee Day chain.
'Part of solution or problem?' England captain Buttler needs soul-searching
Embattled England captain Jos Buttler will spend the next few weeks analysing whether he is a \"part of the problem or the solution\" before taking a call on his future as the team's leader following its Champions Trophy ouster due to a stunning loss to Afghanistan.

Dawn of a New Era
The 'Ekta Ka Mahakumbh' in Prayagraj was a monumental gathering that reflected India's unity, spiritual consciousness, and collective resolve to embrace its heritage while striving towards a developed and self-reliant future

Bodies of 4 Israeli hostages identified, over 600 Palestinian prisoners freed
Dozens are being still held in Gaza
Taiwan Slams China for Shooting Drills Off Coast
Taiwan on Thursday condemned China's military exercises after Beijing designated an area to conduct shooting drills off the self-governed island's southwest coast.

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, wife found dead
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, known for his remarkable versatility and dedication to his craft across five decades in Hollywood, has been found dead along with his wife at their home. He was 95.
Lucky 13 for Liverpool
Leaders blank Newcastle 2-0 to open 13-point lead as Nottingham hold Gunners

India Scouting for Critical Minerals in Africa & Australia
The government on Thursday said that the country is scouting for mining and exploration of critical mineral assets in Congo, Zambia, Tanzania (in Africa) and Australia.
Over 11L devotees offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple on Maha Shivaratri
Varanasi witnessed a massive influx of devotees on Mahashivaratri, with more than 11.69 lakh people paying obeisance at the Kashi Vishwanath temple, according to an official statement on Thursday.

Israeli official says army won't withdraw from Gaza corridor in potential jolt to truce
TALKS OVER SECOND AND MORE DIFFICULT STAGE YET TO BEGIN
New Bihar ministers get portfolios, some others get fresh responsibilities
Portfolios were allocated to all the seven new ministers in Bihar on Thursday and many other members of the state cabinet, including a Deputy Chief Minister, also got fresh responsibilities.