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Radical social media operator arrested in Kashmir for spreading extremist content

J&K Police arrested a former stone-pelter, Showkat Ahmad Dar, from Srinagar for allegedly running a radical social media handle on Facebook to disseminate extremist content and glorify terrorism.

Mar 18, 2025

Peace returning to Manipur, 7,000 houses approved: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha about the steps taken to restore normalcy in violence-hit Manipur.

Mar 18, 2025

Muslim quota: Cong will have to pay heavy price for this, says K'taka ex-CM Bommai

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP, Basavaraj Bommai has accused the Congress of violating the fundamental principles of the Constitution by granting reservation to minorities in government tenders, thereby creating unrest in society and strengthening its vote bank.

Mar 18, 2025

Woman arrested with pistol at J&K's Mata Vaishno Devi temple

A woman pilgrim was arrested after a pistol was recovered from her possession at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, said officials on Tuesday.

Mar 18, 2025

ED raids George Soros' Foundation, Amnesty, 7 other locations in Bengaluru

The sleuths of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) began conducting raids in Bengaluru against George Soros' Foundation and linked NGOs at eight locations on Tuesday under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

Mar 18, 2025

NEET PG 2025 exam date, format announced: Doctors warn of legal chaos; say "one shift is enough"

FAIMA's Dr. Rohan Krishnan emphasized that previous instances of two-shift exams have led to legal challenges, delaying the counselling process for postgraduate medical admissions.

Mar 18, 2025

SC asks ECI to consider representation on voter turnout

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to examine the issue of disclosure of the authenticated record of voter turnout on its official website within 48 hours after each phase of polling in Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.

Mar 18, 2025

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to lead world's largest Happiness Weekend from March 20-23

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is set to make history with the world's largest Happiness Weekend, taking place from March 20-23. The global celebrations will commence with a guided meditation led by Gurudev on World Happiness Day, March 20, at 8:00 AM IST, exclusively on the Sattva App.

Mar 18, 2025

SC extends interim protection from arrest to ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended till April 15 its earlier order directing that no coercive action be taken against sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly submitted false OBC and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificates and fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limits provided for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) by faking her identity.

Mar 18, 2025

Violence in visual media can have undesirable effect, says Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday observed that the depiction of violence in visual media can have an "undesirable effect on people", and to what extent it can be shown has to be ascertained keeping in mind the right to freedom of speech and expression.

Mar 18, 2025

SC-ST contractors raise concern over 4% Muslim quota in K'taka govt tenders, plea CM

Karnataka State Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Contractors Association has submitted a plea to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressing concern over the 4 per cent quota for Muslims in government tenders.

Mar 18, 2025

Pakistani Terrorist Killed in Handwara Encounter; IED Defused in Kulgam

In a major counter-terror operation, security forces eliminated a Pakistani terrorist, identified as Saifullah, during an encounter in North Kashmir's Handwara district.

Mar 18, 2025

Haryana CM proposes 'futuristic' budget of Rs 2.05 lakh crore

In his maiden Budget address, second-time Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday proposed the "futuristic" Budget of Rs 2.05 lakh crore for 2025-26, up 13.70 per cent from revised estimates of 2024-25.

Mar 17, 2025

Modi, Luxon agree to bolster India-New Zealand trade, investment ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Monday agreed to enhance the trade and investment relationship between the two countries, to realise the untapped potential and contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Mar 17, 2025

Government e-Marketplace surpasses Rs 5 lakh crore GMV before FY25 end

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) surpassed Rs 5 lakh crore in gross merchandise value (GMV) on its portal, more than 18 days before the close of the current financial year 2024-25, the Centre said on Monday.

Mar 17, 2025