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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Anil Chauhan, will visit Australia from March 4-7 to strengthen India-Australia defence ties. He will hold discussions with top Australian defence officials, including Chief of Defence Force Admiral David Johnston, and visit the Force Command Headquarters to explore joint operational opportunities.
An Indian man, Thomas Gabriel Perera from Kerala, was allegedly shot dead by Jordanian soldiers while attempting to cross into Israel illegally. The Indian Embassy in Jordan confirmed the incident and is assisting his family in repatriating his remains. The incident occurred amid rising tensions in the region.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a medium-danger avalanche warning for parts of Uttarakhand and J&K, cautioning residents in areas above 2,500 meters. The alert follows a deadly Chamoli avalanche that claimed eight BRO workers. High-risk zones include Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi, and J&K’s Baramulla.
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.
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.
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.
EPFO retained the 8.25% interest rate on EPF deposits for 2024-25, pending Finance Ministry approval. The rate was raised to 8.25% in 2023-24 from 8.15% in 2022-23. The lowest in decades was 8.1% in 2021-22. Over seven crore subscribers will receive the credited interest once government ratification is complete, continuing the fund’s stable returns.
AP Minister Payyavula Keshav stated that 73% of the Polavaram project is complete, with full construction set for 2027. The government is diverting 2,000 TMC of Godavari water to Rayalaseema annually. Projects like Polavaram-Banakacherla, Handriniva, Vamsadhara Phase-2, and Veligonda are in progress to enhance water management across the state.
AP Minister Payyavula Keshav announced ₹20,000 annually for every farmer under the “Annadata Sukhibhava” scheme, ensuring support despite financial difficulties. The govt prioritizes agriculture, providing 9 hours of free electricity to 21.87 lakh pump sets statewide. This initiative aims to boost the sector and improve farmers’ livelihoods across AP.
An SDRF and police team rescued 11 laborers trapped in a flood at a Ujh River construction site in J&K’s Kathua on Friday morning. SDRF Inspector Mohd Iqbal said the workers, employed by Megha Construction Company, were safely evacuated after being stranded in the early morning flood.