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North East Delhi riots case: Karkardooma Court grants 15 days interim bail to Shahrukh Pathan

Karkardooma Court today granted 15 days interim bail to Shahrukh Pathan on the grounds of his father's ailment

Shahrukh Pathan is facing a trial in two cases. He is accused in case of pointing a pistol at a police constable, Deepak Dahiya, during the North East Delhi riots of 2020.

Breaking News Live: AN-32 transport aircraft meets with an accident at Bagdogra airport

An accident involving an AN-32 transport aircraft at Bagdogra airport has come to light today. The aircraft is being recovered from the site. The crew of the aircraft is safe: Indian Air Force officials

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta plays 'Phoolon ki Holi' with locals in Pitampura, Shalimar Bagh

India News Live: PM Modi to visit Mauritius on March 11-12

On the invitation of the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a State Visit to Mauritius on March 11-12, 2025, to attend the National Day celebrations of Mauritius on 12th March as the Chief Guest. A contingent of Indian Defence Forces will participate in the celebrations along with a ship from the Indian Navy. Prime Minister last visited Mauritius in 2015: MEA

Breaking News Live: Jaguar fighter jet crashed after encountering system malfunction: IAF

A Jaguar aircraft of the IAF crashed at Ambala during a routine training sortie today after encountering a system malfunction. The pilot manoeuvred the aircraft away from any habitation on the ground before ejecting safely. An inquiry has been ordered by the IAF to ascertain the cause of the accident: IAF

Breaking News Live: IAF Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Haryana, pilot safe

A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed today in Panchkula, Haryana. The aircraft had taken off from the Ambala airbase on a training sortie. The pilot ejected from the aircraft. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the accident: Indian Air Force officials

PM Modi in Gujarat Live: PM Modi praises beauty of Silvassa

Addressing a public gathering after the launch of several developmental projects in Gujarat, PM Modi said, "The natural beauty of Silvassa, love of the people here, and Dadra and Nagar Havel, Daman and Diu, you all know how old my relationship is with you people... Years ago, I had the opportunity to visit here several times. Back then, what was the situation here, how different it was; people also used to think what could be possible in a place so small near the ocean, but I was confident of the people here and their capability.

PM Modi in Gujarat Live: Centre to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendra across country, says PM

At Silvassa rally in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Centre to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendra across country to provide affordable, quality generic medicines."

'Laddu Mar' Holi being celebrated in Shri Ladliji Maharaj temple in UP's Barsana

Breaking News Live: 2 dead, 186 missing as 4 migrant boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti

The United Nations on Friday said two people are dead and at least 186 missing after 4 migrant boats capsized off Yemen and Djibouti, reported AP.

Karnataka Budget Live: 'Siddaramaiah has done a very balanced exercise', says Minister HK Patil

On the state budget, Karnataka Minister HK Patil says, "This is the 16th budget of CM Siddaramaiah. It is a record figure. He has done a very balanced exercise. Valuated at Rs 4.09 lakh crores, this budget gives hope that the next one will cross Rs 5 lakh crores... The budget has taken care of whole of the society and ensure justice to all..."

Maharashtra's economy expected to grow 7.3 per cent as per advance estimates of 2024-25, as per Economic Survey tabled in assembly

Goa News Live: Couple held in Goa for killing 5-year-old girl to 'end' their woes

A couple has been arrested in Goa for allegedly killing a 5-year-old girl from their neighbourhood and burying the body in their backyard, an official said on Friday. Accused Babasaheb Alar (52) and his wife Pooja (45) have told the police that an occult practitioner had advised them to "sacrifice" a kid to “end” their woes, the official said.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (Ponda) Shivram Vaigankar told reporters that the parents of the child had complained that she went missing on Wednesday. CCTV footage showed that the kid entered the house of the accused but did not come out, said Vaigankar. During interrogation, the childless couple confessed to killing the girl on the advice of a person practising black magic, he said.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah presents Budget in the Assembly

"Our challenges are vast, and our limitations are many, but we must collectively pledge to confront these challenges head on with unwavering resolve. I have endeavoured to prepare this maiden budget as a true reflection of the dreams of our people, the needs of our future generations and the aspirations of every citizen of Jammu and Kashmir. The restoration of full statehood is deeply cherished aspiration of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and our government remains resolute in working towards its fulfillment," he says.

Karnataka State budget highlights

• Action has been taken to construct 15 women's colleges in vacant plots of Waqf institutions to support higher education of minority women in the year 2024-25. Further, 16 new women's colleges will be started during 2025-26.
• An amount of Rs.2 crore has been provided to create necessary infrastructure in the Gurudwaras of the State.
• A Buddhist Study Academy will be established in Bengaluru. The 100-year-old library at the Mahabodhi Study Centre in Bengaluru will be digitalized and upgraded at a cost of Rs. 1 crore.
• Grants worth Rs.100 crore have been earmarked for the Comprehensive development of Jain, Buddhist and Sikh communities. Rs.250 crore will be provided for the development of Christian community.
• The honorarium given to Jain priests, Chief Grantis of Sikhs and Pesh-Imams of mosques will be enhanced to Rs.6,000 per month. The honorarium given to Assistant Granti and Muezzin will be increased to Rs.5,000 per month.
• An additional building in Haj Bhavan at Bengaluru will be constructed to provide with facilities and amenities to Haj pilgrims and their relatives.

Karnataka State Budget: An additional building in Haj Bhavan at Bengaluru will be constructed to provide with facilities and amenities to Haj pilgrims and their relatives.

Karnataka News Live: Karnataka govt giving importance to health and education. Students are getting quality education and nutritious food: CM Siddaramaiah

ED attaches Rs 65 cr properties linked to ex-GM of Sikkim bank in money laundering case

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 65.46 crore in connection with a money laundering case involving a former general manager-ranked officer of a Sikkim-based bank. The ED said in a statement that the attached assets include four residential properties and land parcels located in Deorali, Syari, Ranipool and Penlong - all in Sikkim. These properties were allegedly acquired using proceeds from fraudulent activities linked to siphoning of funds from the State Bank of Sikkim (SBS) by Dorjee Tshering Lepcha, its former general manager (operations).

Punjab News Live: Major target killing planned by BKI-backed terror module in Punjab averted, three arrested

Punjab Police on Friday said a major target killing in the state, which was planned by proscribed outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-backed terror module, was averted with the arrest of three people.

Punjab's Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said preliminary probe found that the module was handled by US-based gangster Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi Nawashehria, a close aide of Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Singh Rinda, along with his associate Laadi Bakapuria, presently based in Greece.

"In a major breakthrough, Counter Intelligence, #Jalandhar averts another major target killing in #Punjab, planned by Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)- backed terror module with the arrest of Three members of the module, Jagroop Singh@ Jagga, Sukhjit Singh@ Sukha & Navpreet Singh@ Nav and recovers Four sophisticated weapons along with ammunition," Yadav posted on X.

PM Modi news live: Modi gets ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ award

PM Narendra Modi tweets, "Grateful to the Government and the people of Barbados for this honour. Dedicate the ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ Award to the 1.4 billion Indians and to the close relations between India and Barbados."

Tamil Nadu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates various infrastructure and development projects at the 56th Raising Day of CISF in Arakkonam | Watch

Breaking News Live: US Supreme Court rejects plea of 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana, seeking stay on his extradition to India.

Breaking News Live: Fire breaks out at Kamdhenu Gau Seva trust in Gandhidham

A fire broke out at the Kamdhenu Gau Seva Trust in Gandhidham of Gujarat, as per officials. Visuals showed heavy smoke billowing out of the place. Fire tenders rushed to the spot upon receiving information.

South Korea News Live: Defence ministry says 15 civilians, 14 soldiers injured from bomb misfire in Thursday: Yonhap

The number of people injured after South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area on Thursday increased to 15 civilians and 14 soldiers, the Yonhap News Agency said on Friday, citing the country's defence ministry.

Over $1.1 trillion in value was lost from the US stock market today

US News Live: Elon Musk tells Republican lawmakers he's not to blame for the federal firings

Billionaire Elon Musk is telling Republican lawmakers that he is not to blame for the firings of thousands of federal workers, including veterans, as pushes to downsize the government. Instead, he said in private talks this week that those decisions are left to the various federal agencies.

The message from one of President Donald Trump's most influential advisers came as Republicans publicly support Musk's work at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency digging up waste, fraud and abuse but are privately raising questions as personnel cuts ripple through communities across the nation. (Read More)

Breaking News Live: Judge orders Trump administration to pay nearly $2 billion in USAID and State Dept debts

A federal judge on Thursday gave the Trump administration until Monday to pay nearly $2 billion owed to partners of the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, thawing the administration’s six-week funding freeze on all foreign assistance.

U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled in favor of nonprofit groups and businesses that sued over the funding freeze, which has forced organizations around the world to slash services and lay off thousands of workers. Ali’s line of questioning suggested skepticism of the Trump administration’s argument that presidents have wide authority to override congressional decisions on spending when it comes to foreign policy, including foreign aid.

“It would be an “earth-shaking, country-shaking proposition to say that appropriations are optional,” Ali said. “The question I have for you is, where are you getting this from in the constitutional document?” he asked a government lawyer, Indraneel Sur.

Breaking News Live: 10 Indian construction workers stranded in West Bank rescued by Israeli authorities

The Embassy of India in Israel on Friday said the Israeli authorities traced 10 missing Indian construction workers to West Bank and have brought them back to Israel. While the matter is still under investigation, the Embassy is in touch with the Israeli authorities and have requested to ensure their safety and well-being, the Embassy of India said in a statement.