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The US Supreme Court rejected 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana’s emergency plea opposing extradition to India. A Canadian national of Pakistani origin, Rana claimed that extraditing him to India violates US law and the UN Convention Against Torture, arguing there are substantial grounds to believe he faces a high risk of torture.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay, called the victory of the BJP in the MLC polls a ‘Ramzan gift’ for the ruling Congress in Telangana. BJP’s Anji Reddy has been declared the MLC winner from the Medak-Karimnagar graduates’ seat. Sanjay also accused Congress of inciting communal tensions.
PM Modi launched a bike rally in Uttarakhand to boost winter tourism and the local economy. He also visited Shri Gangaji Mandir, offering prayers and receiving traditional gifts. Welcomed by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, the initiative aims to make winter a peak tourism season, enhancing religious and adventure tourism in the region.
India-UK ties have grown significantly, with cooperation across trade, defense, and education. During External Affairs Minister Jaishankar’s tour to London, discussions focused on strengthening diplomatic relations, enhancing economic partnerships, and tackling global challenges like climate change and security.
The rescue operation is in full swing at the Srisailam Left Tunnel site on the 13th day on Thursday. The rescue staff are searching for the victims based on GPR, and water, mud, and stones are being removed. Excavations were set up with Proclaines, and there will be workers under precast segments collapsed in three […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 74308.30, up at 578.07 points or 0.78%, and the Nifty was at 22476.35, up at 139.05 points or 0.62%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.95 against the dollar.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, returning 7 months after giving birth, fell in Indian Wells’ first round to France’s Varvara Gracheva. Playing her second event post-maternity leave, she remains winless. Despite taking the first set, Kvitova couldn’t close, mirroring last week’s loss.
South Korean and US troops will begin large-scale joint drills next week to boost readiness against North Korean threats. The Freedom Shield exercise, running from March 4-20, includes command post training and field drills, addressing challenges like North Korea’s military ties with Russia. NK condemns such drills as aggression.
The BCCI has introduced partial SOPs for IPL 2025, including mandatory team bus travel for players and restricted access to dressing rooms on non-match days. Families can watch practice from hospitality areas but cannot enter restricted zones. Players will be fined for not carrying accreditation or wearing sleeveless clothes during post-match presentations.
Priyanka Chopra’s mother, Madhu Chopra, recently addressed the 10-year age gap between Priyanka and Nick Jonas, stating that “hearts and minds should meet,” emphasizing that age shouldn’t matter. She also fondly recalled meeting Nick for the first time. Priyanka and Nick married in 2018 and welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie, via surrogacy in 2022.
RJD leader Manoj Jha on Wednesday criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, sarcastically calling him creator of the universe and Brahma. Jha’s comments followed Nitish Kumar’s claim that he was responsible for Lalu Yadav’s political rise. Jha expressed concern over Kumar’s remarks, reminding him that he was once part of Lalu’s team.
In Uttarakhand, landslides were broken again, and due to this, a motor bridge collapsed in Chamoli district. The motor bridge between Govindghat and Hemakund Sahib has come out of the hill. Officials say the hanging bridge collapsed due to boulders. The bridge collapsed after the boulders were falling in a giant size.
AP CM Chandrababu has arrived at Delhi airport this afternoon. The TDP chief was welcomed by Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, MPs Vemireddy, Appalanadu, and Puttamahesh at the airport. The TDP chief will meet with several top Union Ministers, including Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Nitin Gadkari, this evening, as per CMO.
Days after her controversial remarks on Rohit Sharma, Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed praised India’s semi-final win against Australia in the Champions Trophy. She congratulated Virat Kohli for his 84-run knock and 1000 ICC knockout runs, expressing excitement for the final, despite her earlier criticism of India’s captain.
The NDA govt in Andhra Pradesh is set to conduct a state-level Women’s Day celebration in Markapuram town of Prakasam district. AP Ministers Savitha and Anitha have urged officials to ensure the smooth conduct of the event on the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8. However, AP CM will also attend the event.