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The court directed the State to make efforts for the repatriation of the appellant back to his country of origin, Bangladesh

The upcoming patent expiry for Ozempic in India is set to dramatically lower the cost of semaglutide, making this once-premium diabetes and weight-loss drug accessible to more patients. This shift could reshape the market, prompting earlier prescriptions and potentially altering societal views on weight management and body acceptance.

The U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region have upended the world’s energy and transport sectors, causing a surge in global oil prices

Dedicated cargo flights are delivering fresh produce to the UAE as regional aviation disruptions impact traditional supply routes. Retailers are arranging special shipments from overseas to ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked with fruits, vegetables, and other perishables, maintaining steady supplies for residents.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India granted permission for an Iranian warship facing difficulties to dock in Kochi, guided by humanitarian principles. He noted that another Iranian vessel, IRIS Dena, was caught on the "wrong side of events" near Sri Lanka and was subsequently sunk by the US Navy.

A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv killed at least seven people, including two children, after a residential apartment block was destroyed. The attack was part of a wider wave of strikes across Ukraine, with other regions also reporting casualties and injuries. Poland scrambled military aircraft in response to the ongoing Russian assaults.

Telangana districts with high agricultural usage recorded considerable increase in demand for electricity

Former Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan say, instead of outright rejection, the disability element of an applicant for a public job should be judged with assistive tools and devices

The student claimed that he entered the exam hall with a mobile phone inadvertently as he came late to the exam centre

At least 22 people have been admitted to a hospital in Nettoor

The petitioner claimed the State Transport Minister had improperly displayed the tricolour on the bonnet of a vehicle during a yatra in Narsinghpur on August 11, 2024

The US has greenlit an emergency $151.8 million arms sale of bomb casings to Israel amidst escalating Middle East conflict. This move, bypassing Congress, aims to bolster Israel's defense and deter regional threats. The sale includes crucial support services, with some equipment drawn from US stockpiles, as fighting intensifies between Israel and Iran.

Ravichandran Ashwin observed Varun Chakravarthy's bowling struggles, noting a dip in confidence when attacked early. Despite a wicket, Chakravarthy conceded 64 runs in the T20 World Cup semi-final, a costly spell. Ashwin advised tactical adjustments and warned against bowling round the wicket to left-handers, emphasizing the need for improved length and line variations.

Officials said shops and other business establishments reopened in the Lal Chowk and other areas, and both public and private transport was plying normally

The target was finalised at a meeting of State Food Secretaries chaired by the Secretary in Department of Food and Public Distribution, in New Delhi

Among those taken into custody, with the support of Shillong Customs, is a District Transport Officer from Assam

Upon checking, 19 plastic soap cases, containing suspected heroin weighing 203.7 grams, were recovered from the possession of one of the three persons

As Parliament meets for the second phase of the Budget session on March 9, 2026, Lok Sabha has listed a notice by the Opposition to move a resolution to remove Om Birla