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Govt's SIM binding directive on messaging apps 'ultra vires': Industry body

The matter pertains to a direction issued by the central government in November that will ensure app-based communication services are continuously linked to a user's active SIM card

Centre's fiscal deficit at 63% of full year target at Jan-end: CGA data

The Centre estimates the fiscal deficit (the gap between expenditure and revenue) during 2025-26 at 4.4 per cent of GDP, or Rs 15.58 trillion

HC stays single-judge directive halting release of 'The Kerala Story 2'

The single judge had stayed the release of the film on the ground that prima facie there was a manifest non-application of mind to the requirement of law by the censor board, CBFC

WCL finds 8 rare earth elements, critical minerals in its 6 mines in Maha

Critical minerals are a subset of minerals considered crucial for the manufacturing and technological needs of industries, while REEs are a subset of critical minerals

China expresses concern, urges Pakistan-Afghanistan to reach ceasefire soon

Pakistan and Afghanistan are close neighbours, and both are neighbouring countries of China

BOBP-IGO calls for regional overhaul of small-scale fisheries governance

The organisation sounded an urgent warning over the state of the region's fishing fleet, alerting that a large share of vessels were nearing the end of their operational life cycle

'Satyamev Jayate': Kavitha after court clears charges in excise policy case

Kavitha, daughter of BRS president and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, said she has always maintained that the case was politically motivated

Earthquake tremors felt in Kolkata, adjacent districts of West Bengal

The tremors, which lasted for a few seconds, were felt in several parts of the city and adjoining areas, including high-rise residential complexes and busy marketplaces

Maruti Suzuki commissions 7 automated driving test tracks in Tamil Nadu

The initiative is part of the MoU signed between Maruti Suzuki and the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, to automate a total of ten driving test tracks across the state

Indo-Nepal border to remain closed from March 2 ahead of Nepal elections

All border outposts along the entire stretch of Banke district adjoining India will remain closed from 12 am on the intervening night of March 2 and 3 till 12 am on March 5

Glenmark to launch generic sodium phosphates injection in US in April 2026

According to IQVIA, sales data for the 12-month period ending December 2025, the Sodium Phosphates Injection USP single-dose vials saw annual sales of around $66.8 million

Bank of Baroda to raise up to ₹10,000 cr via green infra bonds on March 4

The base issue size is ₹5,000 crore, with a green shoe option to retain oversubscription of up to ₹5,000 crore, taking the total issue size to ₹10,000 crore

NTT DATA, Ericsson join hands to scale pvt 5G, AI adoption for enterprises

Under this NTT DATA will act as Ericsson's global system integration and managed services provider, delivering private 5G as fully managed service with consistent architecture, operations and security

Decision will be taken on plea to hold single phase polls in TN: CEC

The Election Commission's decision over 'phases for polls' will be known once the election schedule is announced, he said

Court grants statutory bail to former TDB official in Sabarimala gold case

Kollam Vigilance Court Judge Mohit CS granted bail to former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner K S Baiju in the case related to the alleged loss of gold

Right to hold passport, travel abroad part of personal liberty: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court set aside the Centre's order impounding Yogesh Raheja's passport, ruling that the right to travel abroad is part of personal liberty under Article 21 and must follow due process

CBI to appeal against discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise policy case

A Delhi court on Friday discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others in the liquor policy case by refusing to take cognisance of the CBI chargesheet against them

Delhi HC gives nod to disciplinary action against Sameer Wankhede

A bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Amit Mahajan allowed the Centre's plea against an order of the Central Administrative Tribunal

Sustainable practices can guide NE in renewable push: Shubhanshu Shukla

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla commended Meghalaya's efforts to promote clean energy in rural and remote regions where conventional electricity supply remains a challenge

Delhi Police arrests 14, including JNUSU chief in JNU protest case

Arrests came after JNUSU members gathered at Sabarmati T-Point and attempted a march to the education ministry over VC's remarks, UGC norms, rustications and the proposed Rohith Act