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Rahul Gandhi lauded Indian Youth Congress members for protesting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated, Peaceful protest is our historic heritage. It is in our blood and is the democratic right of every Indian. Gandhi criticized a trade deal with America, claiming it compromises national interests and harms farmers and the textile industry.

The Supreme Court has authorized the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to bring in judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha to speed up the verification of voter claims in West Bengal's electoral roll revision. This move aims to address a significant backlog, with the Election Commission bearing the costs.

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Steve Jobs, upon his return to Apple in 1997, sought inspiration from Nike's marketing prowess to revitalize the brand. He emphasized that marketing should focus on values and what a company stands for, not just product specifications.

Delhi Police arrested Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib and seven others for a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Summit. The Youth Congress condemned the arrests as an undeclared emergency, while Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera criticized the government's reaction to peaceful dissent. Protesters displayed anti-PM slogans.

Delhi government will implement the Centre's 'Rah-Veer' scheme, rewarding citizens Rs 25,000 for assisting seriously injured road accident victims within the golden hour. This initiative aims to remove apprehension and foster a culture of compassion, with outstanding individuals receiving a national award of Rs 1 lakh annually.

IT stocks experienced a sharp decline as Anthropic's Claude Code tool showed potential to modernize legacy COBOL systems. This development triggered concerns about AI's impact on traditional IT services, with major players seeing significant drops in their share prices. The news highlights a growing unease about AI fundamentally reshaping the industry's competitive landscape and business models.

Since the majority of mainframe computers running COBOL are produced by IBM, the development triggered heavy selling in the companys stock. The stock dropped as much as 13% during intraday trading, marking its steepest single-day fall since March 2020.

Delhi Police have apprehended Indian Youth Congress National President Uday Bhanu Chib following a protest at Bharat Mandapam. The incident involved a shirtless demonstration inside an AI expo hall, with slogans targeting the Prime Minister. Chib's arrest brings the total detentions in the case to eight, including other IYC office-bearers.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta pledged to resolve past governmental issues, assuring BJP workers that extensive development work would ensure public support in future elections. Highlighting the government's dedicated efforts since its formation on February 20, 2025, Gupta presented a one-year report card during a public outreach program across the capital.

IDFC First Bank on Monday said it expects to stay profitable despite a Rs 590-crore impact from fraudulent transactions involving Haryana government-linked accounts, even as its shares fell 16% during the day.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in red on Tuesday on weak global cues following fresh tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. While Nifty50 dropped over 100 points, BSE Sensex went below the 83,000 mark.

Delhi Police has busted a Bangladesh terror module run by Shabir Ahmed Lone, who was in direct contact with LeT commander Hafeez Saeed. Lone, a Kashmiri resident, was released on bail in 2019 and fled to Bangladesh. He was tasked with recruiting and radicalizing illegal Bangladeshi migrants in India, arranging fake IDs and weapons for potential attacks.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on a three-day visit to India this week, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties. Discussions will focus on energy, trade, defence, and technology, with leaders reviewing a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.

Union Minister Amit Shah announced a minimum base fare for drivers on the Bharat Taxi platform, ensuring 80% of earnings based on kilometers driven. He also introduced a 'Saarathi Didi' feature for women prioritizing female drivers. The cooperative model aims to benefit drivers, mirroring the Amul structure with profits returning to producers.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has clarified that no Tejas fighter jet crashed this month, stating the incident was a minor technical issue on the ground. The company emphasized the aircraft's strong safety record and is working with the IAF for resolution. Reports indicated a minor incident during landing, not a crash, prompting fleet checks.

Social media giants Meta and WhatsApp assured the Supreme Court they will comply with tribunal orders on user data sharing for non-core services and transparent opt-out options by March 16. While the court disposed of their stay applications, the CCI highlighted the ongoing dispute over a five-year ban on data sharing for advertising, with further hearings scheduled.

A brave Army dog, Tyson, led the charge against terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar, sustaining a leg injury but enabling security forces to eliminate three Jaish-e-Mohammed militants. This success, 'Operation Trashi-1', highlights months of integrated planning and execution, neutralizing key leadership and showcasing remarkable inter-agency coordination.

Top CPI(Maoist) leaders, including de-facto general secretary Devji and central committee member Sangram, are expected to surrender, signaling a significant blow to the organization. This follows a series of surrenders by other key figures. The move is seen as a pragmatic choice over ideology, potentially encouraging remaining cadres to follow suit.

Amidst rising Iran-US tensions and fears of war, India is actively securing its energy supplies. With the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route, potentially facing closure, New Delhi is exploring alternative pipelines and has diversified imports. While availability isn't the primary concern, a surge in global crude prices remains a significant worry for the nation's import bill.

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A Delhi-bound air ambulance carrying seven people, including a patient, doctor, and two crew members, crashed in Jharkhand shortly after taking off from Ranchi. The Beechcraft C90 aircraft lost contact with air traffic control after requesting a weather deviation. A search and rescue operation is underway, with an investigation team dispatched.

The Canadian government has begun the process to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistan-born businessman currently facing trial in India for allegedly helping plan the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people. Canadian authorities have clarified that the move is not linked to terrorism charges but to alleged misrepresentation in his citizenship application.

A groundbreaking report, The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis, by Citrini Research and Alap Shah, reveals AI's complete job takeover. Focusing on operational efficiency and human labor displacement, the study highlights expanding corporate margins via automation. However, it raises alarms about a growing Ghost GDP, urging readers to explore this critical shift in global markets.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated there is no roadmap for public sector bank mergers, indicating consolidation is not actively considered. A new banking reform panel will review the sector's future, examining all aspects to strengthen the ecosystem and align it with India's growth goals.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that none of the nations which had concluded trade agreements with Washington had indicated any intention to reconsider or withdraw from those arrangements in the wake of the courts decision.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed a schedule exists for senior Congress leaders to join the BJP, following former state chief Bhupen Borah's switch. Sarma asserted this move would leave no Hindu leaders in the Congress in Assam, with further defections planned for future elections.

Uttar Pradesh officials are urged to prepare for potential summer drinking water shortages under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Minister Swatantra Dev Singh directed daily village head consultations and regular updates to public representatives on water supply projects. Road restoration for pipeline installations must be completed by March, with strict action for lapses.

India is expected to push for clauses that protect against similar judicial setbacks in the future. One source noted that the decision has materially weakened Trumps negotiating leverage.