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Delhi Police busts cross-border arms smuggling racket; 10 arrested

A cache of sophisticated foreign-made weapons, including sub-machine guns and automatic pistols, along with 200 live cartridges, has been recovered from the accused

India, Britain are global AI superpowers, says former UK PM Rishi Sunak

He stressed that both countries share a similar philosophy toward artificial intelligence governance, favouring innovation-friendly policies over heavy regulation

Cong slams PM bid for 'special session' to pass women quota law amendments

Opposition alleged that this was a weapon of 'mass diversion' to change the narrative from 'foreign policy failures and setbacks and from the LPG and energy crisis facing the country'

Shivraj Chouhan to convene meeting on fertiliser supply amid West Asia war

The meeting will focus on assessing key issues impacting agriculture, especially in light of emerging global uncertainties and their potential effects on the agricultural sector

2 killed, 23 injured after bus overturns in central Delhi; driver detained

Around 1 am, Karol Bagh police station received a PCR call informing that several passengers were trapped inside a bus following an accident

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, and rising temperatures across India

IMD forecasts scattered rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several regions, even as temperatures are set to rise gradually

Gujarat passes UCC Bill; mandates live-in relationship registration

The bill stipulates 7 years of jail term if marriages are conducted through force, coercion, or fraud, and also prohibits bigamy/polygamy

Govt constitutes seven empowered groups to address West Asia crisis

These groups will formulate strategies on strategic and security matters, supply chains, LPG and energy supplies, fertilizers, essential commodities, logistics, and public communication

Sonia Gandhi hospitalised due to weather change, under observation

A team of doctors is attending to her, but there is nothing serious, the sources said

Amendment to women reservation law may be delayed; early adjournment likely

It is learnt that there was no proposal till Tuesday evening to bring the draft bill before the Union Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Wednesday

LS passes Bill to amend law on protection and rights of transgender persons

He asserted that the amendment will ensure that transgender persons continue to get legal recognition and protection

Govt extends India-UAE CEPA gold import license validity till June 30

Under the India-UAE comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), India has granted quota-based duty concessions on gold imports under the tariff rate quota (TRQ)

Puneet Gupt appointed chairperson of Digital News Publishers Association

Indian Express Group's executive director Anant Goenka appointed vice chairperson as publishers face new challenges in AI-driven digital environment

College hostels revise menus, explore alternatives as LPG crunch continues

Campus kitchens are shifting to electric systems and wood-fired backups to keep student meal services running

Centre to post 10 IIS officers abroad to strengthen global perception

Might also set up a separate Directorate General of Global Outreach with I&B Ministry

Policy response to heatwaves remains cool even as nationwide instances grow

An early March heat spike has raised concerns of a prolonged summer as El Niño risks grow. While preparedness has improved, gaps in planning, funding, and implementation persist

Railways tightens construction norms, raises eligibility threshold

The Railways Ministry has raised eligibility thresholds, tightened subcontracting norms, and introduced stricter checks to improve project execution and curb delays

SC flags systemic bias in armed forces, grants relief to women officers

The Supreme Court found systemic bias in denial of Permanent Commission to women officers and granted pensionary relief and safeguards across Army, Navy and Air Force

No refund on train ticket cancellations up to 8 hours before departure

The new refund rule will take effect between April 1 and 15 this year

Harish Rana, first Indian to be allowed passive euthanasia, dies in AIIMS

SC had directed AIIMS-Delhi to ensure that life support is withdrawn with a tailored plan so that dignity is maintained