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On Friday, members of the Indian Youth Congress staged a protest inside New Delhis Bharat Mandapam during the high-profile summit, raising slogans against PM Modi and the Central government over alleged unemployment, inflation and the reported India-US trade deal

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration exceeded its legal authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to impose broad-based import tariffs

The Maharashtra government has appealed to the Tamil Nadu authorities to expedite the search and rescue operations

He noted that the administration is Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there. It`s on the way!!!

The President was happy to note that the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership continues to make steady progress across several sectors, including trade and investment, defence, oil and gas, bio-fuels, agriculture and livestock, healthcare and traditional medicine, space, science and technology, digital cooperation, and cyber security

Recently, there have been multiple fire incidents in Kulgam, including one in Dragdan village where two residential houses were gutted, and another in the Daderkoot area where three houses were damaged, possibly due to a short circuit

Invoking the Article 7 of the Law on Reciprocal Action in Response to the Designation of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps as a Terrorist Organization by the US passed in 2019

The strikes were among the deadliest since the November 2024 US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

Trump warned on Friday that he believes 10 to 15 days is enough time for Iran to reach a deal following recent rounds of indirect negotiations, including this week in Geneva, that made little visible progress

The actors men and women in their 20s to 60s included Ukrainian military veterans who had returned from the front with amputations, severe burns and sight loss. Others had endured war on the homefront. Many had never set foot on a stage before this play

The arrested protesters were Krishna Hari, national secretary of Youth Congress from Bihar; Kundan Yadav, IYC state secretary, Bihar; Ajay Kumar, IYC state president, Uttar Pradesh; and Narasimha Yadav from Telangana

About 10,000 free condoms were used up in just three days at the Olympic Village in Milano-Cortina, Italy, but have been thankfully restocked

Whether he played soldiers, cowboys, lawyers or men coming apart at the seams, Duvall brought empathy to the roles not sentimentality

Special POCSO Judge Vinod Kumar Chaurasia directed the Jhunsi Police Station in Uttar Pradesh`s Prayagraj to register an FIR on a complaint filed by Ashutosh Brahmachari

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the government must also ensure that the interests of Indian farmers are fully protected during the renegotiations and asked the government to categorically state that it will not allow any import liberalisation to the American side

PM Modi laid the foundation for the HCL-Foxconn India Chip plant in Jewar, a Rs 3,700 crore facility producing display driver chips to boost Indias semiconductor self-reliance and create over 3,500 jobs

The Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan launched Baku Evenings, a cultural series promoting Indias culture, education, arts, and heritage. The inaugural event on February 20 celebrated Sanskrit and Hindi to strengthen people-to-people ties

Delhi will soon notify rules to provide transgender persons with legal recognition, healthcare, education, livelihood support, and protection under the SMILE scheme, Garima Greh shelters, and Ayushman Bharat TG Plus

A six-month-old baby macaque named Punch has captured hearts across Japan after being abandoned by his mother and raised by zookeepers. Punch became an online sensation when videos of him clinging tightly to staff members and dragging around a stuffed orangutan toy were widely shared on X

US President Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April two , signaling improved US-China ties amid shifting global alliances. As trade tensions ease, both sides describe the relationship as stable, with more high-level meetings expected this year

Police have begun investigating a suspected leak of the Maharashtra Class 12 Chemistry question paper after it was allegedly shared online before the exam. Students and parents expressed concern after what was claimed to be the Maharashtra Board

Delhi Police stepped up security at key religious and heritage sites, including Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, following intelligence inputs about a possible terror threat. Surveillance, vehicle checks and deployment of bomb squads have been intensified.

I also stopped the war between India and Pakistan. As you know, there were 10 planes were shot down. That war was going and probably going nuclear. And just yesterday, the Prime Minister of Pakistan said President Trump saved 35 million lives by getting them to stop, Trump said.

A 57-year-old Sikh man, Avtar Singh, was allegedly kidnapped from the Tracy area in California, police said. Singh was reportedly forced into a white SUV by three individuals dressed in dark clothing around 2.30 pm on Tuesday. Authorities are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects

An artery forceps was discovered inside a womans abdomen five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College in Vandanam. Usha Joseph, a native of Punnapra, had surgery in May 2021 to remove a uterine fibroid but reportedly continued to suffer recurring abdominal pain. An X-ray later revealed the surgical instrument had been left

A new international study has found that gene mutations driving breast cancer in cats closely resemble those seen in humans, raising hopes for improved treatments in both species. Researchers from the UK, Canada and Switzerland analysed tumour samples and identified key genetic changes that could help advance understanding of cancer development

A man allegedly caused a fire at a petrol pump after being asked by staff not to smoke on the premises. According to reports, he attempted to light a cigarette but was stopped by employees. In anger, he threw his lighter towards a fuel nozzle, which ignited a fire. The incident highlights the serious dangers of smoking at fuel stations

A new study suggests that changes in the peripheral retina the outer area of the eyes light-sensitive layer may help detect Alzheimer`s disease at an early stage. Researchers found that a routine eye examination could potentially reveal warning signs of the condition long before irreversible brain damage occurs

A six-year-old girl was killed after a car rammed into an e-rickshaw in Janakpuri, Delhi. The childs grandmother recounted the traumatic moments, saying no one came forward to help as the girl lay critically injured. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over road safety and bystander apathy in the city

US business leaders and advocacy groups welcomed the Supreme Courts 6-3 decision invalidating Donald Trumps emergency tariff powers, calling it a relief for companies burdened by rising costs and supply-chain disruptions

Indian-American attorney Neal Katyal successfully argued before the US Supreme Court against Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs, securing a landmark ruling that reaffirmed Congresss exclusive authority to impose taxes

Chennai-based The ePlane Company has partnered with NVIDIA to develop Indias first electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air taxi. Announced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the collaboration will see ePlane create a high-fidelity digital twin of its e200x aircraft to enhance aerospace simulation and performance

Countries including India, the UK, EU and Japan will face a temporary 10 per cent global tariff after the Supreme Court restricted the use of emergency powers under IEEPA. The White House said the move shifts legal authority to Section 122 without altering trade commitments

At a combative White House press conference, President Donald Trump said tariff rates could rise further, stressing that alternative statutes give him broader authority. He insisted the Supreme Court ruling would not moderate his trade agenda

Homebuyers who booked flats in 201314 at Marvel Isola Phase II in Mohammadwadi say they are still waiting for possession or refunds. With EMIs, rent and legal costs mounting, families allege years of delays despite MahaRERA orders and insolvency proceedings

A blue car intercepted near Manchar led to the seizure of pangolin scales, claws and sambar antlers. The accused from Raigad were booked under Crime No. 09/2026 and later granted bail by a local court

Police in Bangkok pulled off a dramatic arrest by disguising themselves as lion dancers during a Lunar New Year fair at a temple in Nonthaburi. Officers hid beneath a traditional red-and-gold lion costume before lunging at and arresting a 33-year-old suspect. The man is accused of breaking into the home of a local police commander three times

The city of Osaka has received gold bars worth 560 million yen (approximately Rs 32.75 crore) from an anonymous donor to help repair its ageing water pipeline system. The 21-kg gold donation was handed over to the Osaka City Waterworks Bureau. Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama said the city would honour the donors request and prioritise improvements to water

The access road to their homes is choked by devotees, mounds of footwear that are piled Everest high at times just outside their building gates.

The legacy of reforms pioneered by Savitribai Phule and gradually carried forward by other trailblazers is plain to see, with the levers of power in a male-dominated arena now firmly in womens hands

President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional global tariffs of 10 per cent over and above the rates currently applicable on exports from each country sending goods to America

According to WR Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the special services will connect Mumbai, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan with Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and West Bengal, offering additional capacity during the peak travel season

Punjab families struggle for subsidised food ahead of Ramazan as government rolls out Nigehban Card and special bazaars, while welfare groups provide limited support

According to official notices issued on Friday, the registration deadline for MAH-MBA/MMS CET has been extended to February 25, while for MAH-MHT CET (PCM/PCB), it closes on February 24, with an additional window from February 25 to 27 for late registrations, subject to an extra fee of Rs 500

Authorities in Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand, locked an under-construction building after a video showed namaz being offered there, sparking tensions. Officials held a community meeting and police are monitoring the situation, while some Hindu groups demanded an investigation

The protesters marched into Exhibition Hall No 5, wearing or holding white T-shirts printed with images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, along with slogans such as IndiaUS Trade Deal, Epstein Files and PM is compromised, creating a commotion

Tension gripped Sihora town in Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur district after members of two communities clashed near Azad Chowk. Stone-pelting and vandalism were reported, prompting police to fire eight to ten teargas shells. Authorities said the situation is now under control

These measures are part of the Rs 25,060-crore export promotion mission. Out of 10 components of the mission, three have already been rolled out in January. To support exporters using digital channels, the commerce ministry announced credit facilities with interest subvention

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said the Kishtwar order regulating Ramzan donations was issued after consulting local religious leaders to curb fake NGOs and protect genuine charities. He urged the matter not be politicised, while Congress MLAs Gulam Ahmed Mir and Nizam-ud-Din Bhat demanded its revocation

Rahul Gandhi appeared in a Sultanpur court on Friday for a 2018 defamation case over remarks about Amit Shah. The next hearing is on March nine. Senior Congress leaders accompanied him and expressed full support, while the court directed the complainant to produce evidence