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Traffic restrictions likely in north Delhi on Sunday due to DDA's event

Several housing projects and sections of the Delhi Metro will be inaugurated during the event, according to the Delhi Traffic Police

Sri Lanka to repatriate bodies of Iranian sailors killed in US strike

Sri Lanka said on Wednesday it had recovered 84 bodies of Iranian sailors after the US submarine attack sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Galle on the island's southern coast

RSP's Balendra 'Balen' Shah defeats Oli, set to form next govt in Nepal

Balen, 35, secured 68,348 votes against 74-year-old Oli's 18,734, the Election Commission (EC) said

West Asia conflict puts $11.8 bn of India's agri exports at risk: GTRI

India exported $7.48 billion of cereals, fruits, vegetables and spices to West Asia in 2025, with the region accounting for 29.2 per cent of India's global exports in this category

SBI launches $500 million social loan to boost women's economic empowerment

This syndicated transaction is a milestone for SBI and the global ESG financing landscape, for the noble cause of women empowerment, the bank said in a statement

India got best trade deal with US among competing nations: Piyush Goyal

The minister added that India and the US are strategic partners, and the two are the largest democracies in the world

Bengal to give ₹1,500 monthly allowance to jobless Class 10 passouts: CM

She said young men and women - aged 21-40 years - who have passed the secondary exams - will receive ₹1,500 per month from March 7

West Asia crisis: Govt asks ports to consider waiving charges, issues SoP

As part of the SoP that followed extensive consultations with all stakeholders on Friday, each port will appoint a nodal officer at the level of head of department or deputy head of department

England, SA, WI to leave India on ICC charter flights over weekend

West Indies and South Africa are the other two teams still in the country despite their campaigns having ended

No plan to carve UT out of Bihar, Bengal districts: Nityanand Rai

Rai, who is also a former Bihar BJP president, came out with a post on his X handle, rubbishing the claim of Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav

Govt grants exporters relief on export obligations amid West Asia crisis

Under Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme, domestic firms are allowed to import duty-free machines but they have to meet certain export obligations against that

Santal freedom fighters not given due recognition: Droupadi Murmu

The President urged the community to ensure that the younger generation receives proper schooling

Goa received ₹252.83 crore from auction of 12 iron ore blocks: CM Sawant

Goa government plans to introduce a scheme to provide soft loans through financial institutions to barge owners affected by the mining sector, enabling them to repair their vessels

Omaxe sells out 2 Faridabad projects; 120 commercial units fetch ₹160 crore

These two projects, slated to be delivered in 2030, are part of its integrated mixed-use township 'World Street by Omaxe'

Vedanta aims to raise women workforce share to 35%, launches hiring drive

Vedanta said women accounted for around 18 per cent of direct employment across industries in 2023-24, while in core sectors such as mining and metals, their share remained only 6 per cent

Helicopter with UP Dy CM onboard makes emergency landing in Lucknow

The chopper, with five persons including Maurya, his aide Vivek and two pilots, had taken off from Lucknow La Martiniere College ground helipad when it developed a snag

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim acquitted in 2002 journalist murder case

The division bench passed the order while hearing appeals challenging the 2019 conviction in the case

Restrictions over protests against Khamenei's killing lifted in Kashmir

Security forces have removed barricades that were put up at some places, including the Lal Chowk city centre here, to prevent the assembly of people

Voter deletions in post-SIR electoral rolls for dividing Bengal: Mamata

The TMC supremo had begun the demonstration at Metro Channel in central Kolkata on Friday, accusing the Election Commission of conspiring with the BJP to "disenfranchise Bengal voters"

IRB Infrastructure toll revenue in February jumps 22 pc to Rs 746 cr

Of the total 24 toll assets, IRB MP Expressway in Maharashtra contributed the major share of Rs 148.2 crore to the total revenue collection in February 2026, up from Rs 140.9 crore a year ago