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Wanted by FBI, Punjab Police Arrest Indian-Origin Drug Network Kingpin

PUNJAB Police on Monday arrested an Indian-origin international drug lord, Shehnaz Singh alias Shawn Bhinder, wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) of the US.

Good governance, growth govt's priority

BJP's electoral supremacy in C'garh reflects people's approval of govt initiatives, achievements in past 13 months: Sai

Vanuatu orders scrapping Lalit Modi's passport amid probe against him in India

In a setback to fugitive founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Lalit Modi, who had recently filed an application with the Indian High Commission in London to surrender his Indian passport, the Prime Minister of the Pacific island-nation Vanuatu, Jotham Napat on Monday issued a direction to his Citizenship Commission to cancel the passport issued to Modi, saying that the latter was attempting to avoid extradition.

Oppn walkout in RS after delimitation, NEP uproar

THE Opposition in Rajya Sabha on Monday created uproar over various contentious issues including delimitation, New Education Policy (NEP), and the USAID and staged a walk-out, when their motions for suspension of businesses were disapproved by the chair.

Canada PM-elect to reset India ties

IN a big push to ties that had deteriorated during Justin Trudeau's leadership, Mark Carney, set to become Canada's next prime minister, has said he would work towards rebuilding his country's ties with India.

N Korea fires missiles into sea over US military drills

NORTH Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, South Korea's military said, hours after South Korean and US troops kicked off their large annual combined drills, which the North views as an invasion rehearsal.

India Needs To Keep Its Deficit Target Flexible

HE Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act mandates that India's fiscal deficit be limited to 3 percent of GDP.

Will intensify protest in Parliament against Hindi imposition: DMK MP

DRAVIDA Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dayanidhi Maran said on Monday that his party will intensify its protest in Parliament against the Centre's move to impose 'Hindi' in Tamil Nadu.

Sops for tea workers and youth in election-centric budget of Himanta govt

THE BJP-led Assam government on Monday presented a populist budget to woo tea garden workers, lower income group people, farmers and youth as Assembly elections are due early next year.

Authorities detect ₹1.95 lakh crore GST evasion this fiscal

UP, Bihar, MP received 36% of tax meant for sharing with states in FY24

Oxygen gas leak at Aruppukottai as lorry rams tanker

AN oxygen leak occurred after a private gas tanker carrying medical gas, parked on Madurai-Thoothukudi National Highway near Aruppukottai, was hit by a passing lorry on Monday.

WPL: Kaur, Kerr show guides Mumbai home

BHARTI Fulmali's 62 went in vain as Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat by nine runs in the Women's Premier League on Monday.

New no-cash policy for scans catches rural poor off guard at TN govt hosps

Intermediaries charge ₹20-₹30 to make online payments for those who can't, say patients

Govt clubs driver, conductor posts for all future transport corporation recruitments

In a move that seems to be aimed at phasing out the post of conductors in government buses, the transport department has combined the positions of conductor and driver, creating a new role 'Driver-cum-Conductor (DCC)'.

Fitch Upgrades Credit Rating of Adani Energy Solutions

IN a boost to Adani Energy Solutions (AESL), Fitch Ratings has upgraded the company's credit rating at 'BBB-' from its 'Ratings Watch Negative' list.

User-set limits, age-gating for gamers

WITH an aim to safeguard the interests of over 50 crore Indian gamers, three gaming industry bodies- the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), and the E-Gaming Federation (EGF), have jointly adopted a code of ethics (CoE).

Row over 'stay indoors' plea to Muslims on Holi

POLITICAL tensions are escalating in Bihar following a senior BJP MLA's request to the minority community to stay indoors during the Holi festival to prevent any untoward incident.

Iran says open to address concerns on nuke program

Does a volte-face hours later, says will not discuss under pressure after US ends sanction waiver for Iraq to buy electricity from neighbour

Jumbos Damage PDS Shop, Tipplers Turn It Into Their Den

The PDS shop in Maruthapuram village, near Vadavalli in Coimbatore, has become an open bar for local drunkards after the civic supplies department abandoned it after wild elephants vandalised it two years ago.

Ola Electric Shares Lose Two-Thirds of Value From 52-Week Highs

OLA ELECTRIC MOBILITY is witnessing a decline in its share price, losing two-thirds of its value since its peak in August 2024.

12 Arrested Over Mhow Violence After Cricket Win

A day after a victory procession celebrating Indian cricket team's Champions Trophy title win, reportedly triggered communal violence in Dr Ambedkar Nagar-Mhow town of western MP's Indore district, 12 people were arrested in the case on Monday.

'Baahubali' in hot pursuit of cool melons in Kovai

AFTER lying low for a while, a wild elephant popularly called as 'Baahubali' returned to human habitation in Mettupalayam and feasted on watermelons kept for sale at a roadside shop on Monday morning.

Zelenskyy lands in Saudi for talks with Rubio for support

PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived on Monday in Jeddah ahead of talks between Ukrainian officials and Saudi and US representatives, said a member of the delegation traveling with him.

IndusInd networth takes hit due to derivative losses

PRIVATE sector lender IndusInd Bank has estimated an adverse impact of 2.35% on its networth, a company filing said on March 10.

K'taka native killed, 9 injured after car turns turtle in Erode

A 56-year-old garlic trader from Karnataka died when a car overturned near Bhavanisagar on Sunday night.

More earnings from freight: Railways

THE Standing Committee on Railways for 2025-26 has noted that net earnings of Railways have remained constant over the past three years, with projected revenue of ₹3,041.31 crore for 2025-26.

After UK, Raaja to take symphony to 13 countries

RETURNING from his debut performance of Symphony No 1 'Valiant' in London at the age of 82, maestro Ilaiyaraaja said that this was just the beginning.

VIL Misses Deadline for ₹6,090 Cr Bank Guarantee

TELECOM service provider Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has failed to meet the deadline for submitting a ₹6,090 crore bank guarantee.

Anurag Thakur Set to Contest for Top Post in BFI Elections

In a dramatic twist to Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections, former sports minister Anurag Thakur's name has been nominated from the Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association (HPBA) as one of the two members of the electoral roll.

Govt directs IPL to ban ads promoting tobacco, alcohol

THE Centre has urged the Indian Premier League (IPL) to ban all tobacco and alcohol advertisements, including surrogate promotions, within the stadium premises during matches as well as telecast sessions on the national television.