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China will refine its centralized drug procurement policy following a probe into off-patent medicine quality concerns. The govt aims to improve pricing mechanisms, enhance quality oversight, and develop a medical insurance catalogue for innovative drugs. Officials dismissed previous quality concerns as unsubstantiated.
Trump will address Congress, unveiling plans to reshape the US government and end the Ukraine war. His “renewal of the American dream” speech follows a turbulent six weeks in office. He’ll highlight executive orders, a trade war with Canada, China, and Mexico, and his pivot to Moscow, with Elon Musk attending amid global tensions.
Delhi Police on Tuesday filed a petition challenging the trial court’s order to provide a list of unrelied documents to Bibhav Kumar, the main accused in the Swati Maliwal assault case. After presenting their arguments, Delhi Police sought more time to strengthen their case. The court scheduled the next hearing for March 11.
A Philippine FA-50 fighter jet with two crew members went missing during a night operation near Cebu, losing contact before reaching its target. The Air Force is conducting a thorough search. The FA-50s, acquired from South Korea, have been used in joint U.S. patrols over the South China Sea amid rising tensions with China over […]
Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde resigned after his aide Walmik Karad was arrested for the murder of Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed. Acting on CM Devendra Fadnavis’ directive, Munde stepped down to avoid political fallout. A key Ajit Pawar ally, Munde’s resignation has been forwarded to Governor CP Radhakrishnan for approval.
US Vice President JD Vance emphasized securing Ukraine by giving American businesses a financial stake in its future. He argued economic interests would deter Russian aggression more effectively than military alliances, dismissing a European-led military presence as ineffective compared to US economic involvement in Ukraine.
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.