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Sasikala, who had all along been claiming to be the general secretary of the AIADMK, announced last week in Kamuthi of the Ramanathapuram district her decision to launch a party and unveiled the party flag

The complainant had requested the Block Education Officer to clear his salary dues and arrears pending for the period 2011 to 2023, for which the BE0 demanded ₹4 lakh

Rent a Tree manages 250 acres of Alphonso mango farms in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, catering to over 160 customers with rentals starting at ₹10,300

Under Article 170 of the Constitution and Section 8(b) of the Delimitation Commission Act, 1962, the number of seats in a State Assembly must be an integral multiple of the number of Lok Sabha seats allotted to that State

The van carrying 13 passengers was on its way from Prem Nagar in Delhi to Dholpur in Rajasthan when it was hit from behind by a sleeper bus travelling from Noida to Gorakhpur, ASP Ram Anand Kushwaha said.

Empowered committee will be headed by an officer not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, to be nominated by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India

OpenAI has amended its Pentagon deal following public backlash over AI surveillance concerns. CEO Sam Altman stated he would refuse unconstitutional orders, and the updated contract now explicitly prohibits intentional domestic surveillance of US persons. The Pentagon also confirmed OpenAI services won't be used by intelligence agencies like the NSA without further contract changes.

Netflix's Ted Sarandos revealed the company bowed out of the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war, deeming Paramount's debt-laden offer too risky. He warned of significant layoffs and reduced production at the rival studio. Despite the loss, Netflix will invest its saved funds into its core business and expand its theatrical presence.

Sanju Samson's match-winning 97 against the West Indies fulfilled a promise made by captain Rohit Sharma, who encouraged him not to be disheartened when initially left out of the T20 World Cup playing XI. Samson's resilient knock, his highest in T20 World Cups, secured India's highest successful chase and propelled them to the semifinals.

India and England renew their T20 World Cup semi-final rivalry at Wankhede, marking their third consecutive clash in the last four. Both previous encounters saw the winner go on to lift the trophy, adding significant intrigue to this high-stakes encounter. The teams hold a balanced record in World Cup semi-finals, with one win each.

Bizarre polling station names like 'Singapore', 'For Pakistan', and 'Slingshot' are causing confusion in Telangana's 2002 electoral rolls. Residents struggle to locate their names on the list, which is being used for mapping, due to these nonsensical entries. Officials admit the errors and promise to investigate, while the Election Commission states data was hosted as received.

A 48-year-old Delhi businessman, Anroop Gupta, missing since February 18, was found murdered and his body dismembered in a Mathura canal. Police arrested four individuals, including a woman, who allegedly abducted and killed Gupta for money after he refused to pay them and threatened to report them.

Sanju Samson's spectacular 97 not out powered India into the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals. He credits time away from social media and self-reflection for his return to form. Samson's innings secured a five-wicket victory against West Indies. This performance marks a significant comeback for the batsman after a challenging period.

The Los Angeles Clippers face the Golden State Warriors on March 2nd, with both teams vying for a play-in spot. Injuries heavily impact this matchup; the Warriors are without Stephen Curry, while the Clippers have questionable players. Availability will be crucial as the Clippers aim to improve their standing against a Warriors team struggling offensively.

Saudi Arabia significantly boosted crude oil supplies to India in February, nearly matching Russia's top position. This surge, the highest in six years, reflects a shift by refiners away from some Russian volumes. However, ongoing Gulf disruptions may force India to seek alternative import routes, potentially altering the supply landscape.