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Trade union strike sparks protests, 25K defence staff reach work late in MP

The day-long strike was called to protest against what the unions described as anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies of the central government

PM Modi hails FM Sitharaman's Budget speech, calls it 'comprehensive'

Sitharaman, in her speech, said the government has envisaged a total expenditure of ₹53.47 trillion for the next financial year, up 7.7 per cent from the current fiscal ending March 31

Trade unions stage protest in Chennai, CITU president condemns labour codes

An all-India general strike is being observed nationwide, with participation by workers in both urban and rural areas, including agricultural labourers

Bharat Bandh on Feb 12: What's open, what's closed during strike today?

Trade unions and farmers have called a Bharat Bandh on February 12 to protest labour Codes and the India-US trade deal; banking, transport and markets may see disruptions in several states

PM Modi to inaugurate Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhawan 1, 2 on Feb 13

Seva Teerth houses the Prime Minister's Office, the National Security Council Secretariat, and the Cabinet Secretariat, all of which were previously located across different locations

Return to India first, then we'll hear plea: Bombay HC to Vijay Mallya

Mallya has filed two petitions in the HC - one challenging an order declaring him as a fugitive economic offender and the other questioning the constitutional validity of the 2018 Act

Arvind Kejriwal withdraws plea against ED summons in excise policy case

Senior counsel appearing for the former Delhi chief minister said he did not wish to pursue the matter further as he had already been acquitted in the criminal cases against him

Bomb threat email to Hyderabad airport declared hoax after checks

Security checking was carried out and nothing suspicious was found, and the bomb threat turned out to be a hoax, a police official said

No release unless title changed: SC to Neeraj Pandey on 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

"Why should you denigrate a section of society by using such a title. This is against morality and public order", the bench said

TN growth outpaces national average: CM Stalin outlines $1 trillion roadmap

In his address, Stalin also highlighted the state's industrial prowess, explaining the steps being taken to bring about the changes

Traffic restrictions announced for India-Namibia T20 match in Delhi

According to the advisory, diversion and restrictions will be enforced on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Marg during the match hours

'Protect CAs, break Big Four dominance': Congress MP in Rajya Sabha

The Congress leader questioned how Indian CA firms could compete when tenders are floated for mandates worth more than ₹500 crore

SC dismisses Jairam Ramesh's plea on retrospective environmental clearances

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi questioned how can the petitioner seek a review of its earlier verdict by way of a writ petition

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moves substantive motion against Rahul Gandhi in LS

Dubey said that in his notice he has stated how the Leader of Opposition visits foreign countries joining hands with Soros Foundation, USAID, Ford Foundation and 'colludes' with anti-India elements

Nationwide trade union strike fails to evoke response in West Bengal

A joint forum of 14 central trade unions called for the strike to demand the repeal of the four labour codes and the withdrawal of several policies affecting workers and farmers

Telangana auto unions call statewide strike over meter charges, app issues

Auto drivers are demanding an increase in meter charges, separate boards for auto drivers, removal of cab services operating illegally in the state, and removal of the 2019 Motor Vehicles Act

PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 202nd birth anniversary

To Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati ji, who remained dedicated throughout his life to the service of Mother Bharati, heartfelt and respectful tributes on his birth anniversary, PM Modi wrote on X

Oppn MPs to protest US trade deal; Manish Tewari moves adjournment motion

Through an adjournment motion, Tewari sought an immediate government statement, alleging the India-US interim trade deal includes commitments on Russian oil purchases and farm concessions

Tobacco baron's son Shivam Mishra arrested in Kanpur Lamborghini crash case

A Lamborghini Revuelto -- an Italian luxury sports car worth over Rs 10 crore -- rammed into pedestrians and vehicles in the upscale Gwaltoli area around 3 pm on Sunday

Delhi AQI improves but remains 'poor'; haze lingers while mercury rises

Several stations report better readings compared to the previous day, yet Delhi's overall AQI stays 'poor' as misty mornings continue and maximum temperatures climb