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Although the cleanup drive started early in the afternoon, waste was not removed from several parts including the bypass area near Chackai, Fort and Vazhuthacaud even at night, unlike the previous years

The decision comes after a review petition filed by the State’s five power distribution companies.

Indian Railways will absorb an additional Rs 90,000 crore for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train, bringing the total cost to Rs 1.98 lakh crore. No further loans from JICA are planned. The ministry seeks Cabinet approval for revised funding, exploring options like finance ministry support and multilateral financing for future corridors.

Russia reports India's renewed interest in larger crude oil imports amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Moscow sees this as a chance to reduce discounts to Asian buyers. India, however, assures sufficient reserves and diversified sourcing, with only 40% of its crude imports passing through the critical waterway.

The BJP in Assam wants to position itself as the sole custodian of Hindu interests

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The procurement of the Rafale jets is not just fleet expansion. It is a structural shift in how India positions itself within global defence hierarchies. Securing access to mission software and autonomy to integrate weapons in fighter aircraft is central to advancing India’s efforts to indigenise defence development.

The Canadian Prime Minister was in India from February 27 to March 2, during which India and Canada sealed key pacts on supplies of Uranium and critical minerals and agreed to conclude a comprehensive economic partnership agreement soon.

World Hearing Day is observed on March 3 every year to create awareness