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Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan say the single judge ought not to have expanded the scope of a writ petition before him

Naidu calls for integration of drone, CCTV and satellite data to improve public services, orders safety review after blast in Kakinada district and stresses seamless pension delivery and focus on Swarna Gramams and Swarna Wards

Pump prices for petrol and diesel have remained unchanged since April 2022. Domestic fuel prices have stayed steady even when global fuel rates climbed due to higher crude costs.

The assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, marked a dangerous and destabilising moment for the region and the global economy, says Syed Hakim Raza, president of Indo-Iran Chamber of Commerce and Industries

Hamas’s October 7 attack triggered a regional unravelling that had been decades in the making. This piece traces how Iran built the Axis of Resistance after the 1979 Revolution through Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and allied militias, and how Israel, backed by a far more permissive Trump White House, systematically targeted that network. From Soleimani’s killing to covert strikes deep inside hostile territory, the balance of deterrence has shifted. The Axis stands weakened, its leadership disrupted, its aura punctured. Yet the forces that created it remain. The Middle East rarely offers clean endings. The war has changed the region, not concluded it.

The ED has alleged that 1xBet was operating in India without authorisation and was promoting illegal online betting and gambling activities through multiple mirror websites

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha addresses valedictory session of District Congress Committee presidents’ training camp in Vikarabad; says Congress was founded on the ideals of truth and harmony, and leaders must constantly strive to practice these values in public life

Petitioner-NGO says right to safe blood transfusion is a fundamental part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution; it says NAT is a safer testing mechanism to ensure the supply of safe and infection-free blood to recipients

Air India Express will resume flights to and from Muscat on Tuesday, March 3, after a temporary halt due to the Middle East conflict. Services to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE will continue to be suspended until March 3. The airline cited airspace closures in the region impacting operations.

As winter fades, the air fills with festive scents, signaling the arrival of Holi. Tonight, Holika Dahan offers a chance to gather around bonfires, enjoy sweets, and symbolically burn away negativity before tomorrow's vibrant celebrations. The article provides message ideas for family, friends, and colleagues to navigate the festival's digital and real-world interactions.

Thousands of people belonging to the Matua community have applied or are being encouraged by the BJP to apply for citizenship under CAA

PV Sindhu has withdrawn from the All England Championships due to travel disruptions in Dubai, but will compete in the Swiss Open next week. The rest of the Indian contingent is in Birmingham, aiming to break a 25-year jinx at the prestigious event. Several Indian players face tough opening rounds against top international opponents.

How much are China, Japan, India, and South Korea exposed to Middle East oil supply disruption risks? Where do their strategic oil reserves stand? Let’s take a look: