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Shashi Tharoor conferred honorary D.Litt by St Xavier’s University, his first in India
Tharoor said he was “incredibly honoured and humbled” to receive the Doctorate of Literature (Honoris Causa), recalling that he had been the university’s first convocation speaker seven years ago.
'No point anymore': Economist Jeffrey Sachs urges India to 'rip up' the US trade deal after tariff ruling
US Supreme Court voids Trump’s sweeping tariffs in 6-3 ruling; Jeffrey Sachs says India should pause and review its US trade deal.
BJP MLA caught by Lokayukta while accepting Rs 5 lakh bribe
The trap was laid by the Gadag Lokayukta police based on a complaint filed by a contractor
Pew study finds Hindus, followed by Jews, most highly educated religious group in US
Washington-based think tank Pew Research Centre said the findings of the 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study (RLS) are one of the most comprehensive surveys of religion and public life in the United States.
Rs 30,000 marriage scam: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi’s baraat returns without bride
An FIR has been registered against the accused and his accomplices based on a complaint by Bajrangi
Court orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand under POCSO ACT
Prayagraj (UP), Feb 21 A special POCSO court here on Saturday ordered the Jhunsi Police Station SHO to register an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand..
Rahul Gandhi appears before court in RSS defamation case; Sapkal replaces Shivraj Patil as his surety
The procedure was completed in around 15 minutes, after which Rahul Gandhi drove back to Mumbai.
'Not much': Lula pushes India-Brazil beyond $20 billion trade goal, eyes $30 billion by 2030
India and Brazil set $20 billion trade goal, sign critical minerals pact and signal push toward $30 billion by 2030 during Lula’s India visit.
'Can't digest that man from poor family is now PM': Naqvi slams Congress over AI Summit protest
Naqvi urged the Congress to move beyond its obsession with transforming "democracy into a Disneyland of dynasty."
AI Impact Summit: US, China among 88 signatories to New Delhi Declaration on AI
88 countries and international organisations – including US, China, Russia and others – endorsed the declaration, pointing towards a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good
Baramati plane crash: Rohit Pawar says operator has links to ‘powerful’ ruling party figures, flags CVR discrepancy
The NCP (SP) leader claimed the Delhi-based charter firm VSR Ventures (VSR Aviation) appeared to enjoy backing from powerful individuals, some within state governments and others associated with the ruling party at the Centre
Infiltrators to be removed not only from electoral rolls but also from country in next 5 yrs: Amit Shah
Attacking Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Shah said that the Congress leader had once said that infiltrators would be removed, but the "Congress can't do so as illegal immigrants are its votebank".
Cyber sextortion racket: How MP gang used WhatsApp to extort crores; 20 arrested, 12 absconding as police launch Operation Matrix
Operation Matrix: Police arrested 20 members of an inter-state gang for allegedly extorting crores by running a sextortion racket.
'Studying all developments for implications': India breaks silence on US Supreme Court tariff judgment
India says it will examine US Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs; President Trump insists the India-US trade deal remains unchanged.
Shirtless protest: Court sends arrested IYC workers to 5-day police custody
Delhi Police sought five-day custody of the arrested protesters, arguing that they raised anti-national slogans and wore T-shirts with objectionable images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the event venue.
Modi-Lula talks: India, Brazil set $20-billion annual trade target, sign critical minerals pact
The two leaders also vowed to shore up ties in a range of other sectors, including defence, energy, healthcare and digital public infrastructure, while emphasising a deeper India-Brazil strategic engagement to navigate the fragmented geopolitical environment
'Ashamed of them': Opposition leaders slam Youth Congress ‘topless’ protest at AI Impact Summit
The protest has since sparked a broader political debate over the appropriateness of demonstrations at international forums meant to showcase India’s achievements on the global stage.
Days after SC asked about Mehul Choksi's whereabouts, chargesheet to be filed against his son; 'fugitive' tag likely
The agency’s move follows its recent communication to authorities stating that Rohan had allegedly played an "active" role in laundering proceeds of crime generated from the PNB fraud.
Put India-US trade deal on hold, renegotiate terms: Congress after US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the government must state categorically that there will be no import liberalisation till clear cut clarifications from the American side and ensure that Indian farmers' interests are not hurt
‘Inspired by Nepal’s Gen Z protests’: Delhi Police on Congress’ stir at AI Summit
Police informed that investigators are examining the funding sources behind the protest, including who financed the printing of T-shirts bearing messages such as “PM is compromised”, “India-US trade deal” and “Epstein Files”
Cashless highways on the cards as NHAI plans to scrap cash payments at toll plazas from 1st April 2026
According to NHAI, the transition will enhance ease of commuting for highway users by improving lane throughput, reducing congestion at fee plazas and bringing greater consistency and transparency to toll transactions.
BJP stages nationwide protests over Congress’ ‘shirtless’ AI Summit stir, waves black flags at Rahul Gandhi
In Mumbai, BJP workers and its supporters staged a black-flag protest against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
'They were drinking, drove at 150': Speeding car rams into Zomato delivery executive's scooty in Delhi, kills him; eyewitnesses recall horror
Shakar was immediately taken to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
PM Modi’s betrayal stands exposed, says Rahul Gandhi after US court verdict on Trump tariffs
In a post on X, Gandhi accused PM Modi of being "compromised" and said his "betrayal now stands exposed".
