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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.

T'gana cabinet approves draft bill on SC sub-categorisation

IF IMPLEMENTED, TELANGANA WILL BE THE SECOND STATE TO IMPLEMENT SUB-CLASSIFICATION OF SC QUOTAS, AFTER HARYANA

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.

Business Rules For J&K Govt Framed, Sent To LG For Approval, Says CM Omar

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said business rules for the government been framed and sent to the lieutenant governor for approval to facilitate smooth governance without confusion.

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\".

Collegium picks justice Bagchi for top court, in line to be CJI in 2031

The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended the appointment of Calcutta high court judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the Supreme Court.

Govt panel rejects plea to allow Goa forest land to be used by Railways

The Regional Empowered Committee (REC) of the Union environment ministry has rejected a proposal to lift the abeyance on the diversion of 15 hectares of land in the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa for the doubling of the Kulem-Kalem railway line in the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats.

Macron reiterates nuke shield plan, angering Russia

President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to discuss using France's nuclear capabilities to defend European allies, as part of a broader push for strategic security amid the US's reduced presence in Europe.

Advanced traffic monitoring system to be launched across Punjab: Mann

Strategic locations in the state will be equipped with advanced CCTV surveillance, major traffic junctions will feature AI-driven equipment with Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) and Vehicle Actuated Control (VAC), said chief minister Bhagwant Mann after inaugurating the city surveillance and traffic management pilot project in Mohali on Thursday.

STF Busts Illegal Arms Racket, 2 Punjab Men Held

The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh police has arrested two accused involved in trafficking firearms from Punjab to Uttar Pradesh.

Haryana budget session starts today

Budget to be presented on March 17; Oppn set to corner govt on jobs, debt, law-and-order, & drugs though the Congress is yet to name the LoP

Ahead of SGPC panel meet, Dhami says won't withdraw his resignation

A day before the crucial meeting of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) executive committee, Harjinder Singh Dhami on Thursday called on Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh at his residence at the Golden Temple complex and asserted that he would not withdraw his resignation from the top post of the gurdwara body.

4 College Students Killed as Car Crashes into Tree in Hisar

Victims were headed to a wedding when mishap took place, police say driver lost control while trying to negotiate a sharp turn

What to do when the market keeps falling

Your portfolio tells a story. If the bleed is less than the market average, it's a good story, else you need to read this

CAT quashes IRS officer Wankhede's transfer to TN

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has set aside the transfer of IRS officer Sameer Wankhede from Mumbai to Chennai, saying the revenue department \"patently violated\" its own guidelines.

Haryana Notifies 4 Fast-Track Courts For Cow Protection Law

The Haryana government has notified four special courts to fast-track cases of offences under the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015, which prohibits cow slaughter.

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).

Drug Racket in Hoshiarpur Jail: Supdt Suspended

The Punjab government has suspended Hoshiarpur central jail superintendent Baljit Singh Ghumman following intelligence reports of a drug racket being run in the jail.

Spin city: Indian tweakers and their Dubai dominance

India's band of spinners have been a roaring success in the Emirates.

Meitei organisation declares 'March to the Hills' tomorrow

A prominent Meitei civil society organisation on Thursday announced that it will proceed with its planned \"March to the Hills\" from Imphal to Senapati on March 8, when free movement is set to resume in the ethnic strife-torn northeastern state after nearly 18 months.

PC Chief Lone Terms L-G's Address as 'Hollow'

Handwara MLA and People's Conference (PC) president Sajad Lone on Thursday criticised the recent governor's address, calling it \"empty statement devoid of commitments\".

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.

Ex-Patti SHO Gets Life Term in 1993 Fake Encounter Case

The special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mohali on Thursday awarded a life sentence to the then station house officer (SHO) of Patti police station, who was held guilty of killing two persons in a fake encounter in the Bhagupura area of Patti in 1993.

Reaffirm the federal pact

The Centre should hold a conversation with the southern state to dispel fears about delimitation

J&K's economy expected to grow at 7.06% in 2024-25

The economy of Jammu and Kashmir is projected to grow at 7.06% in real terms, while the nominal Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is expected to rise by 11.19% in 2024-25, read the Economic Survey Report for the year 2024-25 tabled by J&K chief minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on Thursday in the legislative assembly.

High court junks plea against cancellation of appointment

THE DUO WAS RECRUITED PURSUANT TO A 2001 AD BUT WERE ISSUED TERMINATION LETTERS AFTER A SCAM SURFACED

Trump's grant, loan freeze struck down again in court

A federal judge issued a long-term order blocking President Donald Trump's controversial attempt to freeze billions of dollars in Congress-approved loans, grants and other payments to recipients across the US.

Make anger your source of strength, one Mrs at a time

I recently watched a movie, one which has been in the news for the poignant representation of the life of a newly married Indian woman, called Mrs.

Farmers to Hold Dharna Outside AAP MLAs' Houses on March 10

SKM Leaders Challenge CM Mann for a Public Debate on Their Demands on March 15

Class-12 Girl Ends Life in Sonepat

A Class 12 girl student allegedly ended her life by jumping in front of a Vande Bharat Express train in Sonepat's Ganaur on Wednesday, officials said on Thursday.