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Israel has halted all goods and supplies into Gaza, warning of “additional consequences” if Hamas rejects a US-backed ceasefire extension. The first phase ended Saturday, with talks ongoing for a second phase involving hostage releases and an Israeli pullout. Hamas has not yet responded, and mediators Egypt, Qatar, and the US. remain silent.
Rescue ops continue for 4 workers trapped over 48 hours after an avalanche hit a BRO site near Mana village, Chamoli. The disaster buried 54 workers; 50 were rescued, but four died during treatment. Army, Air Force, ITBP, NDRF, and SDRF are leading efforts to find the missing labourers from Himachal, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Here are the silver prices per 10 grams today in the top cities. ★ Chennai – ₹1050, ★ Mumbai – ₹970, ★ Delhi – ₹970, ★ Kolkata – ₹970, ★ Bangalore – ₹970, ★ HYD ₹1050, ★ Kerala – ₹1050, ★ Pune – ₹970, ★ Ahmedabad – ₹970, ★ Jaipur – ₹970, ★ Lucknow – […]
Israel endorsed a US-backed proposal to extend the Gaza ceasefire through Ramzan and Passover. The plan includes releasing half the hostages immediately and the rest if a permanent truce is agreed. Hamas has yet to respond. UN chief Antonio Guterres warned against renewed war, citing Gaza’s devastation and humanitarian crisis.
An Assam Police SIT has reached Delhi to probe Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s wife, Elizabeth, and her alleged links to Pakistani climate expert Ali Tauqeer Sheikh. Sheikh, under investigation, previously worked with Elizabeth, a British national. The team will scrutinize her communications, Sheikh’s NGO activities, and her travel documents amid BJP’s ISI-linked allegations.
Gullapalli Sujatha transformed 32 acres of barren land into a thriving organic farm, despite no prior farming experience. Inspired by health concerns, she adopted natural techniques, achieving NPOP certification in 2021. Her Vishwamata Farms, now supplies produce nationwide and has earned multiple awards, proving passion can turn challenges into golden opportunities.
Kerala High Court held that in criminal cases, including sexual crimes, there is no presumption that everything the complainant woman says is “gospel truth.” The court said there is a tendency to implicate innocent people in such matters nowadays. This came while granting anticipatory bail to a man accused of sexually harassing a former woman […]
Qatar Airways defended its crew after a couple was seated next to a dead passenger for hours on a 14-hour flight, stating staff acted per protocol. The couple, traumatized by the experience, questioned the airline’s handling, citing vacant seats. The airline offered support and compensation to affected passengers and the deceased’s family.
India must sustain 7.8% annual growth to achieve high-income status by 2047, the World Bank said in its report, emphasizing the need for financial, land, and labor reforms. While India’s growth averaged 6.3% from 2000-2024, the report warns that “business as usual” won’t suffice, urging intensified efforts to boost per capita income nearly eightfold over […]
National Science Day is observed on Feb 28 to honor CV Raman’s discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928. Recognized in 1986, it celebrates India’s scientific achievements. The 2025 theme, “Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership,” highlights innovation for Viksit Bharat, with central celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
