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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.

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.

Taking a stand against centralisation of policies

The issue of Hindi imposition has been a longstanding point of contention between the Union government and the government of Tamil Nadu.

Top Court Bench To Start Hearing Pleas Against GM Mustard's Release In April

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court will begin hearing next month a clutch of petitions challenging the permission given for commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) mustard, after the approval granted by the Centre for its environmental release ended up in a split verdict by the top court in July 2024.

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.

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.

Braj's eternal Holi: Where colours dance for 40 days!

As Braj embarks on its 40-day Holi celebrations, the festivities will reach their peak with Laddu Mar Holi on March 7, followed by Lathmar Holi on March 8. The grand celebrations will conclude with the Holi Utsav at Rangji Temple in Vrindavan on March 22.

Mayor Directs Crackdown on Illegal Spas and Restaurants

Delhi mayor Mahesh Kumar, in a review meeting with the public health department, on Thursday directed officials to take strict action against illegally operating spas, unauthorized hotels, and unlicensed restaurants.

Ineffective STPs Pose Big Yamuna Clean-Up Hurdle

Experts Want Accountability Over Treatment Plants

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.

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.

CP Shopkeepers Want Uniform Tax Method Across Delhi

After the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) attached more than a dozen shops, showrooms and restaurants in Connaught Place this week due to non-payment of property taxes, the New Delhi Traders Association, in a meeting on Thursday, underlined their demand seeking a uniform unit-area method of taxation in Lutyens Delhi, instead of the comparative rent system.

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.

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.

Eight students suspended in AUD over cyberbullying

A 19-YEAR-OLD UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT WAS ALLEGEDLY BULLIED BY FIVE OF HER CLASSMATES LAST MONTH

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\".

Raj MBBS Student Found Dead, Suicide Suspected

A final-year MBBS student at the Kota Government Medical College in Rajasthan was found dead in his hostel room in a suspected case of suicide, police said on Thursday.

Aim To Reduce Road Accidents By 50%: Gadkari

Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the government aims to reduce road accident rates by half by 2030 and said accidents contribute to economic loss of 3% to GDP.

HC Refuses to Halt Contempt Proceedings Against Gokhale

The Delhi high court on Thursday declined to grant an immediate stay on contempt proceedings initiated by former diplomat Laxmi Puri, who is married to Union minister Hardeep Puri, against Trinamool Congress (TMC) parliamentarian Saket Gokhale.

Misuse of democratic freedom: India on EAM's UK event breach

India on Thursday condemned a breach in the security for external affairs minister S Jaishankar in the UK after a pro-Khalistan protester broke past a police barrier and got close to the minister's motorcade in London, saying it expected the British government to deliver on its diplomatic obligations to protect visiting dignitaries.

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

Sunil Chhetri To Don India Colours Again

Sunil Chhetri has agreed to Manolo Marquez's request and decided to come out of international retirement.

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.

2 Indian Nationals Executed in Abu Dhabi, Buried

Two of three Indian nationals recently executed in the United Arab Emirates—Shahzadi Khan and Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu—were buried in Abu Dhabi on Thursday in keeping with local regulations, the external affairs ministry said.

AIMPLB Likely To Hold Protest Against Waqf Bill On March 13

The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is likely to hold a protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill on March 13, 2025, at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and various locations across the country.

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

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

2 GZB Minors Kill 13-Year-Old Boy Over Friendship With A Girl: Cops

Police in Sahibabad on Thursday took into custody two minors who allegedly murdered a 13-year-old boy over his friendship with a girl, senior police officers said.

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

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.

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.