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Bungus Valley being developed as offbeat tourism spot: CM Omar

J&K chief minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that government is planning to develop Bungus in Kupwara as an offbeat tourism destination while maintaining the ecological balance.

Kerr, Matthews shine as MI beat UPW

A five-wicket haul by Amelia Kerr and a sparkling half-century from Hayley Matthews kept Mumbai Indians' playoff hopes alive in the WPL as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side completed a convincing six-wicket win over hosts UP Warriorz.

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

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

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.

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.

Sirsa Rules Out Any Future Alliance With Akali Dal

BJP national secretary and Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Thursday, ruled out any future alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in Punjab.

SC Bench to Hear Pleas Against Commercial Cultivation of GM Mustard

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.

Trump set to end legal status of Ukrainians

US President Donald Trump's administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, a senior Trump official and three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially putting them on a fast-track to deportation.

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.

Police Bust Illegal Arms Smuggling Module in Pathankot, Two Arrested

One 9 mm Glock Pistol, One .30 Bore Pistol, Two .32 Bore Pistols, Four Magazines, 39 Cartridges Were Recovered From Them

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

The curious case of Hathras stampede

The report of the judicial commission that probed the stampede at a religious gathering in Hathras last year is curious: There is a clear and justified inculpation of the local civil and police authorities, but absolution of Suraj Pal, also known as Narayan Sakar Hari and Bhole Baba, the godman at whose satsang, a sudden stampede left 121 people dead on July 2 last year.

Sunil Chhetri To Don India Colours Again

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

Himachal govt diverting funds of central schemes, says Nadda

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national president and Union minister Jagat Prakash Nadda accused Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government in Himachal Pradesh of \"diverting\" central funds.

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.

CM steps in as Marathi debate rages in Mumbai

Political slugfest heats up

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.

FIRs Not Reliant on Prior Probe in Graft Cases: SC

Conducting a preliminary inquiry before lodging a corruption case is not a mandatory legal requirement, nor is it compulsory for a first information report (FIR) to be lodged prior to commencing a probe, the Supreme Court has ruled, noting that law enforcement agencies must not be restrained by unnecessary administrative hurdles in initiating investigations.

BKI Terrorist With ISI Links Held In UP

BKI terrorist Lajar Masih (face covered) in police custody at Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday; and (left) ammo recovered from the accused. ANI

Naxalism Ending in Jungles, Taking Root in Urban Centres, Says PM

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.

AAP govt should buy crops at MSP: Saini

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday asked the AAP government in Punjab to come forward and procure the produce of farmers at minimum support price (MSP) as was being done in his state.

E-KSHATIPURTI PORTAL MUST BE OPENED FOR K'SHETRA FARMERS: BKU CHARUNI

The Bharatiya Kisan Union's (BKU) Charuni faction has written to the Kurukshetra deputy commissioner, demanding the opening of the e-kshatipurti portal so that farmers can report their crop losses from the recent spells of rain and hailstorm.

Stalin Demands 30-Yr Status Quo on Lok Sabha Seats

The North-South divide

Trade, investments remained in focus at EAM's UK meetings

Trade, investment, technology cooperation and joint efforts to tackle trafficking and extremism were in focus during external affairs minister S Jaishankar's meetings with the top UK leadership, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Judicial panel probing Hathras stampede flags 'serious lapses'

A judicial commission investigating the death of nearly 120 people during a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district last year shied away from blaming controversial godman Suraj Pal or Bhole Baba for the tragedy but pointed to \"serious lapses\" by police, administration and organisers, and hinted at possibility of a conspiracy to \"defame\" the state government.

Fix a cap on tourist vehicles at Nilgiris, Kodaikanal: HC to TN

The Madras high court has suggested the possibility of fixing a cap on the number of tourist vehicles that could be permitted to hill stations such as the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal during the summer months.

'Dictatorial': Pandher likens Mann to Modi

Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) leader Sarwan Singh Pandher slammed chief minister Bhagwant Mann for police action against farmers and said that the AAP government was stopping a peaceful protest.

The US upheaval storms the world

Trump doubled down on his belief that the world has exploited America. India must realise this is a different US and prepare accordingly

CPI(M) Meet Set To Discuss Elections, 'New Kerala' Plan

Strategies for the upcoming local body and assembly polls, age relaxations for senior leaders and drawing a blueprint for a \"Nava Keralam\" (New Kerala) are among the crucial issues set to be discussed during the CPI(M)'s Kerala unit conference to be held between March 6 and 9, officials aware of the matter said.

Kejriwal Checks In At Vipassana Centre In Hoshiarpur For 10-Day Meditation Camp

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal arrived at the Dhama Dhaja Vipassana Centre in Hoshiarpur's Anandgarh village on Wednesday evening to join a 10-day meditation session.