Highlights: More than 114 detained in connection to Nagpur violence so far

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10:35 PM

Pak's KPK govt opposes forcible eviction of Afghan refugees after March 31 deadline

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65% of defence equipment made domestically; 'Made in Bihar' boots used by Russian army

10:31 PM

One Nation One Election bills do not trample on any feature of Constitution: Attorney General

10:29 PM

Sebi slaps Rs 35 lakh on 7 entities for indulging in non-genuine trades

10:29 PM

13 parties to urge Centre to defer Manipur delimitation until 2001 Census 'errors' rectified

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Delhi CM allocates Rs 900 crore for slum development; takes 'Sheesh Mahal' jibe at Kejriwal, AAP

10:20 PM

HCLTech launches agentic AI-powered smart manufacturing solution on Google Cloud

10:20 PM

Parl panel recommends 'Inter-Ministerial Women's Tourism Safety Task Force'

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Delhi CM allocates Rs 900 crore for slum development; takes 'Sheesh Mahal' jibe at Kejriwal, AAP

10:05 PM

US Senate will question intelligence officials on national security threats after war plans exposed

9:46 PM

IRCTC case: Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashvi Yadav refute charges levelled against them

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Govt ends import duty for items needed to make EV batteries, phones

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CM Mann urges more women to join politics for change at college convocation

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Women should join politics for change, says CM Mann at college convocation

9:32 PM

Secretive Chinese network tries to lure fired US federal workers: Research

9:32 PM

Secretive Chinese network tries to lure fired US federal workers: Research

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Delhi govt allocates Rs 139 crore for tourism, International Film Festival

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Madras HC Bench recuses from hearing TASMAC plea against ED searches

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SC takes suo motu cognisance of controversial Allahabad HC order on rape

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Gold smuggling case: Actress Ranya Rao admits using hawala channels

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Gold smuggling case: Ranya Rao bail order reserved for March 27

The bail hearing for Kannada actress Ranya Rao has been adjourned, with the order reserved for March 27, 2025. The 64th CCH Sessions Court heard arguments from both Ranya Rao's lawyer, Kiran Jawali, and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) lawyer, Madhu Rao. DRI's advocate stated that Ranya Rao had confessed to receiving money through hawala. Ranya Rao was arrested on March 3 at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport after being found carrying gold. The CBI later filed an FIR based on a DRI complaint, with charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and other relevant sections.

4:42 PM

WATCH: Fire erupts at a factory in Rai Industrial Area in Sonipat, Haryana

A fire erupted  at a factory in Rai Industrial Area in Sonipat, Haryana. More details awaited.

4:34 PM

Shiv Sena MP seeks ban on comedy platforms promoting hate speech

Shiv Sena MP Dhairyasheel Mane in the Lok Sabha called for a ban on stand-up comedy platforms that promote hate speech and create societal tension. He urged for a policy allowing comedians to criticise policies, but not make personal remarks, amid the controversy over Kunal Kamra's comments on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Mane said that some people are running their political agenda through stand-up comedians.

 

"I demand that such platforms which promote hate speech or create tension in society should be banned," Mane said.

 

4:29 PM

Telangana BJP Mahila Morcha stage protest demanding Mahalakshmi scheme

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Nagpur violence: More than 114 accused detained

3:58 PM

India-US bilateral trade to focus on market access, non-tariff barriers: Govt

India and the US will focus on increasing market access, reducing duties, and addressing non-tariff barriers, in the proposed bilateral trade agreement, Parliament was informed in a written response. 

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said, "Both countries plan to negotiate a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement. Both countries would focus on increasing market access, reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers, enhancing supply chain integration and resolving bilateral trade issues." 

3:48 PM

Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2025

The Finance Bill 2025 was passed in the Lok Sabha with 35 government amendments

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3:23 PM

Kunal Kamra requests week's time to appear before Mumbai police

Comedian Kunal Kamra has requested a week's time to appear before the Khar police regarding his controversial comments about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Kamra, who had referred to Shinde as a "traitor" in a Bollywood parody song at an event, was summoned to appear before the investigating officer at 11 am. However, Kamra, believed to be in Tamil Nadu, was sent a notice at his Mumbai residence. Recently, a viral audio clip surfaced, in which Kamra was heard telling a supporter of Shinde that he was in Tamil Nadu, after the caller threatened to visit the state to "beat him up."

 

3:12 PM

Delhi Budget 2025: Ex-CM Atishi asks why Economic Survey was not presented

Former Delhi CM Atishi demands the presentation of the Economic Survey, calls the Delhi government's Budget an "assault" on the city’s education, health, and cleanliness sectors. 

 

Atishi says, "It was evident from the Budget why Economic Survey was not presented. If there would have been a basis of 1 trillion Budget, if they had revenue of Rs 1 trillion, then they would have presented the Economic Survey. If it was presented, everything would have been clear. This Budget was presented on the basis of 'hawahawai' figures. I urge the government to present the Economic Survey. Not only that, the Budget that was presented, it cleared the intention of BJP, they want to finish government schools, for the first time in 10 years, the allocation was below 20 pc... The allocation for health was reduced from 16-17 pc to 13 pc, they want to destroy the health model of Delhi including Mohalla Clinics. They also want to paralyse the cleanliness, in the history of Delhi, MCD allocation was never reduced in next budget, it was reduced by 1,526 crore."
 

2:42 PM

13% growth in personal I-T possible even with revenue foregone: FM in Lok Sabha

Beginning discussions on the Finance Bill in the Lok Sabha today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the projected 13.14 per cent growth in personal income tax for 2025-26 is realistic, despite Rs 1 lakh crore in revenue foregone. She also announced the abolition of the equalization levy on online advertisements to address uncertainty in the international economic conditions. Additionally, Sitharaman emphasized that customs tariff rationalization will support manufacturing, promote exports, and provide relief to the common man. The new Income Tax Bill will be taken up for discussion in the next monsoon session of Parliament.