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Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2023 passed in Gujarat Assembly with full majority

Bihar Police warns people against posting provocative, objectionable and hatred-filled messages on social media platforms, asserts that stern action would be taken against ones found trying to disrupt peace in state

No one has right to take law into their hands: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on allegations that cow vigilantes are indulging in hooliganism

Special NIA Court reopens case against Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi and his three associates in connection with anti-CAA protests following directive of Gauhati High Court

US President Joe Biden nominates Indian-American business leader Ajay Banga to lead World Bank

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation conducts an operation to catch stray dogs after recent cases of dog bites

US President Joe Biden nominates Indian-American business leader Ajay Banga to lead World Bank

Australia 172/4 in 20 overs against India in Women's T20 World Cup semi

Uttarakhand govt deserves credit for acting against cheating mafia and bringing country's sternest anti-copying law, says CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Junior doctor of medical college in Warangal allegedly attempts suicide over harassment

G20 in India symbolic of cooperation & multilateralism: German Finance Minister

Especially when we're witnessing a terrible war in Ukraine, it's of utmost importance that rules-based international order is maintained. India as the chair of G20 has the responsibility to underline this, he said.

Those who do down manufacturing, they are actually damaging India's strategic future: Jaishankar

Responsibility for trade imbalance with China is not just of government, it is an equal responsibility of businesses, says Jaishankar

Economic challenges presented by our relationship with China are really very serious, very formidable: Jaishankar

Australia win toss and opt to bat first against India in Women's T20 World Cup semifinal at Newlands

No change in syllabus or test pattern for online CEE, says top Army official

PM Modi monitors developments relating to impact of earthquake in Tajikistan

3 coaches of Howrah-Amta local train derails near Maju railway in West Bengal

Ukraine crisis will have impact on G20; but we trust Indian presidency to make proceedings productive: EU envoy

Court restrains all respondents, including D Roopa, from making 'defamatory statements' against Rohini Sindhuri

Sindhuri filed application seeking restraining order from making defamatory statements.

Son of late ASI Shambhu Dayal Meena, who lost his life in line of duty, to be appointed SI in Delhi Police, as per Delhi LG Office

On Jan 4, ASI Meena, was seriously injured while trying to catch an accused of mobile snatching, he later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic, Jan Lipavský to visit India from Feb 26 to March 1

He'll hold bilateral talks with EAM on entire range of bilateral relations & exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest: MEA

European Commission bans TikTok on official devices used by staff amid concerns over data protection

BrahMos Aerospace chief Atul Rane briefs UAE naval forces commander Rear Admiral Pilot Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan

IMF has predicted global growth of 3.2% in 2023: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

The global economy is in a better place today. The IMF has predicted global growth of 3.2% in 2023, a notable upgrade since its October report. We are beginning to see lower headline inflation around the globe: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

Our twin goals include degrading Russia’s militarily industrial complex and reduce revenues that they can use to fund wars: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

The Russian military is struggling to replace over 9,000 pieces of military equipment, she added.

Continued robust support for Ukraine will be a major topic of discussion during my time in India: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

On G20 meeting, Andre Aranha, Brazil Ambassador to India says he expects significant success

The mandate of G20 is to promote economic development & growth: EAM Dr S Jaishankar

The mandate of G20 is to promote economic development & growth, says EAM Dr S Jaishankar. What is the contribution G20 thinks, India can make?... I would say the world sees that 15% of the world's growth this year is to come from India. We are 15% of solution that G20 is looking for: EAM Dr S Jaishankar

Bombay HC quashes money laundering case filed by ED against Jet Airways Founder Naresh Goyal & his wife

ED had registered a case under PMLA after taking cognisance of the Mumbai police’s FIR related to alleged cheating by Goyal and others against a travel company in 2020

Digital has changed our lives, says EAM Dr S Jaishankar

Digital has changed our lives, every time you look at that screen you are learning something but somebody else is also learning something about you. Your likes, dislikes, demands, and preferences are all being captured: EAM Dr S Jaishankar

Nirmala Sitharaman meets US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

Nirmala Sitharaman meets US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ahead of the first G20 FMCBG meeting, in Bengaluru. The two leaders exchanged views on G20 Finance Track priorities under G20India Presidency in 2023: Ministry of Finance

Luxury items found in conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar’s jail cell.

Person arrested in Secunderabad after Railway police received bomb threat call

A person was arrested after Secunderabad Railway police yesterday received a bomb threat call that a bomb had been planted on Bellary Express. The train was thoroughly searched & it turned out to be a hoax call. A case has been registered: Anuradha, SP Secunderabad GRP

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar proposes Rs 1.83 lakh crore Budget for FY24.

Vehicle scrapping policy key part of India's green growth strategy, says PM Modi

India's vehicle scrapping policy is a key part of India's green growth strategy. We are going to scrap over 3 lakh vehicles. This budget is an opportunity for the security of India's future. We need to work collectively and swiftly to implement budget policies: PM Narendra Modi

NIA busts terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus, nabs 6 associates of gangsters Bishnoi, Goldy Brar

Pat Cummins to lead Australia in ODIs against India

Five killed in small plane crash in Arkansas

Five employees of an environmental consulting firm died when a small airplane they were travelling in crashed outside an industrial area of Little Rock shortly after the plane took off, authorities said.

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Twitter accused of 'blindness' to terror in US Supreme Court

Twitter was accused in the US Supreme Court Wednesday of closing its eyes to the Islamic State group as judges struggled to determine whether social media sites could be held liable for acts of terror.

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At least 10 killed, 80 shot in Israel West Bank raid

Israeli troops killed 10 Palestinians including a teenager Wednesday in a raid on the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, while more than 80 suffered gunshot wounds, the Palestinian health ministry said.

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