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India, Argentina to boost ties with focus on minerals, energy, defence

Prime Minister Modi held wide-ranging talks with Argentine President Javier Milei, a day after landing at the South American nation in the third leg of his five-nation tour

Delhi HC dismisses 200+ defence ministry pleas against disability pension

A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur said that granting disability pension is not an act of generosity but a rightful and just acknowledgement of the sacrifices endured by soldiers

Lalu Prasad re-elected RJD chief, vows candidate survey for Bihar polls

A survey is underway to pick up the candidates from among you people. I will take a final decision in consultation with Tejashwi, said Lalu

Not under CCI investigation, matter relates to India Cements: UltraTech

It further said that its newly acquired entity India Cements Ltd (ICEM) is a party in case No 35 of 2020 and the South-India-based manufacturer is exploring legal options over the same

Mob violence was public outrage, not anti-judiciary, says Bangladesh AG

This (mob violence) is not a reflection of public distrust of the judiciary, rather an expression of anger accumulated in the past 17 years (against the past regime), Asaduzzaman said

Gangrape accused consumed liquor in guard room after crime: Kolkata Police

According to the police, the trio the other two being Pramit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed then went to a dhaba on EM Bypass for dinner before returning to their respective homes the next morning

IndiGo Delhi-Pune flight delayed 4 hrs after pilot falls ill before takeoff

The airline in a statement on Saturday said that it provided 'appropriate' medical assistance to the pilot

New India Bank ₹122-cr scam: Mumbai Police arrests key accused from Lucknow

Pawan Amarsingh Jaiswal, who was among the six wanted accused in the case, was apprehended by a team of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai police around 8 am, the official said

Legal blow to Saif Ali Khan as HC reopens Rs 15K-cr ancestral property case

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (Tiger Pataudi, who married Sharmila Tagore) became the successor of these properties estimated to be valued at nearly Rs 15,000 crore, which were inherited by Saif Ali Khan

Himachal first to use Aadhaar face recognition for ration distribution

The new system is expected to improve the authentication success rate and reduce verification time, ensuring a faster and more efficient ration distribution process, the official statement added

Interpretation of law, Constitution must suit society's needs: CJI Gavai

Citing a past Supreme Court judgement, Gavai said any law or the Constitution has to be interpreted in the context of problems faced by the present generation

Investor apologises after MNS attack over remarks targeting Raj Thackeray

Five MNS supporters have been detained in connection with the attack and further probe into the incident is underway, a Worli police station official said

India, Maldives in talks to deepen bilateral trade, investment ties

As part of recent efforts to attract Indian investment, business forums were organised in three Indian cities to promote opportunities in the Maldives, the PSM News said

NH construction in Himachal on track; state govt failed to use funds: Nadda

Addressing reporters, Nadda also lashed out at the state government for not utilising the funds allocated by the Union government

Shubhanshu Shukla explores bone health, radiation effects on the ISS

Lucknow-born Shukla (39) is part of a 14-day mission to the ISS conducted by Axiom Space. Shukla, who has the call sign "Shux", is the mission pilot

SC judge flags gaps in child protection framework, calls for major shift

Justice Surya Kant emphasised that the system should prioritise the healing of children both within and outside the four walls of the courtroom, alongside ensuring accountability

FMCG makers see impact of erratic weather on topline growth in Q1FY26

Margins of FMCG majors such as Marico, Dabur, and Godrej Consumer remained below the normative level, and they expect a low-single-digit volume growth in the April-June period

Tender committee set up to evaluate contracts related to election processes

A 5-member panel led by the joint chief electoral officer will review bids based on tech and financial viability, infrastructure, experience, and compliance with election laws

Centre asks states to act against makers selling sub-standard helmets

The department also called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification

SC issues notice to Centre on TN govt's plea over stay on VCs' appointment

The petitioner argued that the laws violated UGC regulations, which are central and mandate that the appointment of VCs must be made by the chancellor, the governor of the state