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Unions call nationwide strike a success; no disruption, say bankers

Demanded five-day work week including all Saturdays

India-EU FTA boosts Europe's appeal for Indian students amid visa flux

India-EU FTA's focus on mobility could expand choices for Indian students, making Europe a more deliberate study destination even as the US remains key amid uncertainty over visa policies

Arijit Singh retires from playback singing, to continue independent music

The 38-year-old, however, clarified that he would continue to make music independently and complete existing commitments

Harsh words not enough, must see economic cost of air pollution: Bombay HC

In 2023, the court had taken suo motu (on its own) cognisance of increasing air pollution and passed a slew of directions to civic bodies and other authorities to take steps to deal with the problem

SC asks states, UTs to submit data on acid attack cases in four weeks

Seeking the details in four weeks, the bench asked them to also provide information about the number of appeals filed in appellate courts, including the high courts, in such cases

India-EU FTA to boost cooperation in maritime sector, cybersecurity: Modi

India and the European Union announced the conclusion of negotiations for the free trade agreement, which officials described as the "mother of all deals"

Air India's Maharaja Collection finds permanent public home at Red Fort

Air India's iconic art collection has found a permanent public home at Delhi's Red Fort, with NGMA opening two new galleries showcasing 80 years of patronage

SC invokes Article 142 to cut loan liability of woman widowed by Covid-19

Invoking Article 142, the Supreme Court reduced a widow's loan liability after her husband died during the Covid pandemic, holding that strict enforcement of the bank's demand would cause extreme hard

Jharkhand to hold civic polls in 48 urban local bodies on Feb 23: SEC

ULB polls in Jharkhand are not contested on the electoral symbols of the political parties, but candidates are backed by the outfits

Goa may impose Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

Goa is studying Australia's law restricting social media access for children under 16, after parents have raised concerns about online distractions and the impact on students' learning

All flights to and from J&K's Srinagar airport cancelled due to snowfall

As many as 58 flights -- 29 inbound and 29 outbound -- have been cancelled due to the ongoing snowfall

Plea in SC challenges definition of caste discrimination in 2026 UGC rules

The plea, filed by Vineet Jindal, assailed the regulation on the grounds that caste-based discrimination is defined strictly as discrimination against members of the SC, ST and OBC

Congress hits out at govt over delay in sharing Budget session agenda

At the all-party meeting, Congress leaders questioned lack of legislative agenda, however, Union ministers attending the meeting said the agenda will be circulated later

Madras HC sets aside order to grant censor certificate to 'Jana Nayagan'

Madras HC set aside single judge's order saying the board should have been given time to file its response

Students call for protest outside UGC office in Delhi over new guidelines

The new rules notified by the UGC have sparked widespread criticism from general category students

Massive fire at Kolkata warehouses kills 8, rescue ops underway

Eight bodies were recovered after a massive fire gutted two adjoining warehouses in South 24 Parganas, while rescue teams continued searches amid fears more workers may be trapped

J&K: Around 50 flights cancelled at Srinagar airport due to snowfall

Several flights outbound and inbound to Srinagar International Airport were cancelled on Tuesday due to snowfall in Kashmir region

Traffic restrictions issued near Rajghat in New Delhi for official event

Diversions and regulated movement will be in place from 9.15 am to 12.30 pm due to a function at Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Sthal, Delhi

Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' as IMD issues yellow alert for rain

Jahangirpuri recorded the worst AQI at 378, with 22 of 39 monitoring stations in Delhi reporting air quality in the 'very poor' category, while 13 areas had their readings in the 'poor' levels

Centre convenes all-party meeting ahead of Budget session: Top agenda

The meeting is aimed at ensuring the smooth functioning of Parliament and managing issues that are expected to arise during the session