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India's leopard population holds steady amid threats of habitat loss

Despite facing increasing threats due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching, the leopards population has remained steady, with an estimated 13,874 individuals across the country

TADA Court acquits Abdul Karim Tunda, main accused in 1993 Mumbai blasts

Terrorist and Anti-Disruptive Activities Act (TADA) court acquitted Tunda in the infamous serial blasts case due to insufficient evidence

Indian cos explore logistics options amid Red Sea supply chain disruptions

Companies are exploring alternative logistics options, including finding different shipping routes to minimise supply chain disruptions as the Red Sea crisis enters its fourth month

BJP raises allegations of pro-Pakistan slogans in Karnataka Vidhana Soudha

Rajya Sabha member Syed Nasir Hussain has denied the allegations, clarifying that his supporters were chanting "Nazir saab zindabad" not "Pakistan zindabad"

Canada updates post-graduation work permit regulations; details here

The Canadian government has implemented restrictions on PGWPs from provinces that permit public colleges to license their curriculum for delivery by affiliated private colleges

Pakistani hackers attack Burger Singh website; company responds with humour

The Indian fast-food chain drew the hacker group's attention when it released a politically charged promo code, 'FPAK20'

New York medical school to become tuition-free after $1 billion donation

The donation made by former Professor Ruth Gottesman stands as one of the largest charitable contributions to an educational institution in the United States

Summer Olympics 2024 security plans stolen from train station in Paris

The Paris 2024 Olympics will deploy approximately 35,000 security personnel daily, alongside 2,000 municipal police officers assigned to the games scheduled from July 26 to August 11

MeitY amends IT rules: Surveillance data to be deleted within 6 months

Previously, the power to delete surveillance records rested solely with the security agency responsible for the surveillance

BJP to demand floor test in Himachal Pradesh amidst Rajya Sabha win

Congress faces setback in Rajya Sabha polls in Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka due to cross-voting within the party

'Sitting with eyes closed': SC rebukes Centre over misleading Patanjali ads

The Supreme Court had warned Patanjali Ayurved against disseminating 'false' and 'misleading' claims in its advertisements

Russia's luxury hotels eye Indian hospitality firms for revival plans

Traditional management contracts and franchising agreements are among the potential collaboration models being explored

Samajwadi Party MLA resigns as chief whip amid Rajya Sabha elections

Manoj Kumar Pandey's resignation comes a day after Pandey and 7 other SP MLAs skipped a party meeting convened by SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav

This American fast-food chain wants to use surge pricing for its burgers

The fast-food chain aims to roll out 'dynamic pricing model' experiment by 2025, which will be made possible by digital menus that can update prices in real-time

Banks to continue investing in physical branches; limits in digitisation

Despite the competition for savers' funds, fueled by the rise of mutual funds and other alternative investment options, banks realise the need for a physical presence to attract customers

Govt waives penalty, approves interest-free loan of FCV tobacco growers

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry have announced measures to support tobacco growers impacted by heavy rainfall, drought in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

MobiKwik's Pocket UPI to allow wallet payments without linking to bank

This latest feature is aimed at creating more security and flexibility during transactions by mitigating risks associated with direct bank transfers

Reached settlement with Celestial Aviation, formalities remain: SpiceJet

SpiceJet informs NCLT of near resolution in dispute with aircraft lessor Celestial Aviation requested an adjournment to finalise the settlement process

AAP-Congress alliance: Faisal Patel firm on contesting Bharuch Seat

Patel stated that he has no intention of exploring parties outside the Congress and hopes the party will reconsider the seat, which has been allocated to the AAP

Delhi CM Kejriwal skips seventh ED summons; asks to wait for Court decision

AAP has emphasised that the matter is currently sub judice, with the next court hearing scheduled for March 16