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India and the Netherlands also elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership and signed multiple agreements across defence, semiconductors, AI, green energy, trade and water management. An MoU between Tata Electronics and ASML for semiconductor cooperation was among the major highlights of the visit.

India on Saturday rejected the latest award issued by the so-called Court of Arbitration under the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it ull and void and reiterating that the arbitral body was illegally constituted.

The government has tightened restrictions on silver imports and duty-free gold imports by jewellery exporters to curb precious metal inflows and manage the trade deficit. The revised rules introduce stricter approval, compliance and reporting requirements.

The development comes amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf following US-backed military actions and Iran's tightening control over the Strait beginning February 28. Iran had restricted passage for vessels linked to the United States and Israel after joint strikes on Iranian territory.

Keneeshaa Francis has reportedly decided to step away from social media and move out of Chennai following intense online trolling over her alleged relationship with actor Ravi Mohan amid his ongoing separation from estranged wife Aarti Ravi.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge starring Ranveer Singh has started streaming on Netflix in the US and Canada with a special aw and uncut version. The film also sparked massive buzz in Pakistan, with users claiming Netflix servers crashed soon after its midnight release.

Vijay will also oversee departments related to women and child welfare, youth affairs, senior citizens, differently abled persons and urban administration. Senior leader K.A. Sengottaiyan has been assigned the Finance portfolio.

The victim's family has filed fresh petitions seeking a renewed CBI probe and permission to revisit the crime scene at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Meanwhile, CBI has sought capital punishment for convicted accused Sanjay Roy, while Roy has approached the High Court claiming innocence and seeking acquittal.

One Nation One Election sparked sharp political differences during a Joint Parliamentary Committee consultation in Bengaluru, with BJP backing the proposal and Congress strongly opposing it. Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar urged parties not to politicise education and the hijab issue, saying students' futures should not suffer due to politics.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping except for vessels from countries at war with Iran. He said Tehran remains committed to safe navigation through the strategic waterway despite rising West Asia tensions.

Six devotees, including a one-year-old child, were killed and several others injured after a truck collided with a tractor on National Highway 50 near the Koppal-Vijayapura border in Karnataka. The impact caused the tractor to fall off a bridge. Two injured persons remain in critical condition.

The CBI arrested PV Kulkarni, the alleged mastermind behind the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Investigators said Kulkarni, linked to the exam process through the National Testing Agency, allegedly shared questions with students in Pune before the exam

The company recommended setting AC temperatures at 24C, using ceiling fans, improving natural ventilation, upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, and unplugging unused devices to reduce electricity consumption and environmental impact.