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ED raids across TN in case linked to minister

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches at multiple locations across Tamil Nadu as part of a fresh money-laundering probe in connection with alleged irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation, including the purported role of its minister Senthil Balaji, officials familiar with the development said.

Pro-Khalistan terror group member held in UP: Police

DGP Kumar said that the suspect had planned to carry out a major terror attack during the Maha Kumbh, but failed due to security checks at the event

After HC Order, Edu Min Booked Over Jadavpur Varsity Violence

West Bengal education minister Bratya Basu on Thursday was booked by the Kolkata Police in connection with last week's violence at Jadavpur University.

BJP MP Mentions Tughlaq Lane as 'Vivekanand Marg'

BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Dinesh Sharma, at the house-warming ceremony of his government allocated house in New Delhi on Thursday installed a nameplate mentioning the location of the house on Tughlaq lane as Swami Vivekanand Marg.

Tunnel Breakthrough at Vasant Kunj in Metro Ph-4

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), as part of its Phase 4 expansion, on Thursday achieved a tunnel breakthrough by completing an underground corridor between the under-construction Kishangarh and Vasant Kunj stations, officials said.

What to do when the market keeps falling

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PWD to repair G20 Summit fountains

The Public Works Department (PWD) has begun the process of repairing fountains that were installed across Delhi ahead of the G20 Summit in September 2023, officials said on Thursday, adding that the exercise will likely be completed within a month.

Delhi govt to introduce new EV policy, increase charging points

The recently elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government will introduce a new electric vehicle (EV) policy in April under which it will increase the number of charging stations in the Capital, as party leaders said that less than 10% of the targeted points were set up under the existing policy.

SpiceJet Hit With New Insolvency Claims From Irish Lessors, Ex-Pilot

SpiceJet Ltd has been hit with fresh insolvency claims from three Ireland-based aircraft lessors and a former pilot over defaults on rental and employment dues, just as the financially strained airline prepares to revive operations.

Nifty rally could extend to 22,900, but it may not last

Experts caution it may be a brief rebound as FPIs remain bearish

Renewables sector hit by weak demand: Report

India's renewable energy sector is facing obstacles including weak demand for tenders, power agreement delays and project cancellations, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis said on Thursday.

Just an overdose: Kalpana tells police after taking 18 sleeping pills

A day after being hospitalized by the police in an \"unconscious\" state, Tamil-Telugu singer Kalpana Raghavendar, 44, clarified on Wednesday that she had not attempted suicide but had lost consciousness due to an overdose of sleeping pills at her home.

Rana approaches US top court against extradition

Tahawwur Rana, one of the people behind the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, has filed an emergency application in the US Supreme Court against his extradition to India, saying that being a Muslim of Pakistani origin, and a former Pakistan army officer, the likelihood of his torture in India is high, adding that he was being sent into a \"hornet's nest\".

SC Orders No Fresh FIR Against Udhayanidhi

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that no fresh cases should be registered against Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his controversial remarks against Sanatan Dharma and extended protection against his arrest in the cases registered against him in connection with the remarks till the next hearing on his petition to club all cases filed against him across the country.

Blackstone and Sattva Reit file for ₹7,000-cr IPO

Bengaluru developer Sattva Group and asset manager Blackstone Group filed draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) of a real estate investment trust (Reit), with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

Three Arrested For Thefts At Wedding Venues In Delhi In Feb

Three members of a robbery gang from Madhya Pradesh, infamous as the \"Band-Baaja-Baarat gang\" for their numerous thefts at wedding venues in Delhi-NCR, were arrested by the Delhi Police's crime branch on charges of committing at least three such thefts in the city in February, police said on Thursday.

Hamas Brushes Off Trump's Threat, Demands Lasting Truce for Hostages

Hamas on Thursday brushed off President Donald Trump's latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Alisson and Szczesny make it a memorable night for keepers

A night that saw a goal-scoring record was followed by one where goalkeepers took the limelight in the Champions League round of 16.

PIL in SC Seeks 3-Language Formula in TN, Kerala, Bengal

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking implementation of the three-language formula, proposed by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal.

India open to rationalising agri sector tariffs: Officials

Lowering tariffs on agricultural commodities will help Indian exports gain better markets in the US NITI AAYOG REVIEW

Woman's Body Found With Nails Hammered Into Her Feet In Bihar

The body of a woman with nails hammered into her feet has been found in Nalanda district of Bihar, police said on Thursday.

EU Holds Emergency Talks on Defence, Ukraine Aid

Zelensky received warm bonhomie from most leaders—a stark contrast with the verbal lashing he got from Trump less than a week ago

Ministry tells NSFs to set selection policy

National Sports Federations (NSF) will have to finalize their selection policies for mega sporting events such as Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games two years in advance and upload them on their website, according to the sports ministry's new guidelines for NSFs.

Reciprocal tariff assessment hinges on India-US trade talks

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that reciprocal tariffs remain a key subject in discussions between India and the United States, with the final decision contingent on ongoing negotiations.

A UN report finds women's rights weakened in quarter of all nations

Women's rights regressed last year in a quarter of countries around the world, according to a report published by UN Women, on Thursday, due to factors ranging from climate change to democratic backsliding.

Citywide raids against illegal migrants

The Delhi Police on Thursday intensified their crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, as it conducted verification drives across the Capital and detained at least two people in this connection.

Tammy-Vijay split due to disagreements over marriage?

Fans of actors Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma were in for a shock after reports surfaced that they had parted ways after dating for two years.

Syria Leftover Explosives Kill and Injure Over 180 Children

Landmines and unexploded ordnance in Syria have killed or injured at least 188 children since President Bashar al-Assad's overthrow in December, the Save the Children charity said on Thursday.

Maoism Wiped Out of Rural Areas, But Taking Root in Urban Centres

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Maoism was being wiped out from the jungles, but expressed concern that it was fast spreading roots in urban areas with some political parties also echoing their ideology.