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Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), founded in 2009 and headquartered in Delhi, is alleged to be the ‘political front’ of the PFI, which was banned by the Union government in September 2022

Party insiders said that first non-tribal CM Raghubar Das is likely to replace Babulal Marandi as new State President and Mr. Marandi would be made the leader of opposition in the Jharkhand assembly to keep balance between non-tribal and tribal leadership.

Chauvinism is naming the three criminal laws that govern 140 crore citizens in a language that Tamils cannot even pronounce or comprehend by reading, he said in a social media post

Dhanuja Kumari recently won the Sthree Shakthi award instituted by Kerala Women’s Commission

Alleged assault took place when the boy was taking part in a protest against opening of a granite quarry at his village in Kozhikode. Action has been sought against police officers

Infosys has asked employees to comply with the mandate to work from the office for at least 10 days each month starting March 10, 2025. A new mobile app-based attendance system will enforce this rule.

The Ministry of External Affairs pointed out the ‘breach of security’ outside Chatham House, where External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was holding discussions with U.K. leaders. “We expect the host government in such cases to fully live upto their diplomatic obligations,” the MEA said in a statement

The premises of Sankar, a PWD contractor, on 80 feet road were among those being searched by the ED officials

The Prime Minister will flag off a trek and bike rally and address a public meeting in Harshil

US President Donald Trump and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau discussed fentanyl smuggling and trade over a 50-minute call. Trump accused Trudeau of using trade tensions for political power and criticized Canada's border policies for allowing fentanyl into the US. Despite rising trade tensions, Trump granted a one-month exemption on auto tariffs.

BJP and Congress criticized AAP's Arvind Kejriwal for his extensive security convoy during a Vipassana retreat in Punjab, despite holding no office. AAP defended the security based on MHA's Z-plus cover. Kejriwal's visit sparked speculation about his future political plans and a viral video intensified the controversy.

During his address to Congress, Donald Trump criticised an $8 million government expenditure on transgenic rodent studies, suggesting taxpayer money was wasted. He referenced a Republican-researched initiative to cut unnecessary spending, supported by Elon Musk. These studies, funded by NIH, aimed to improve medical care for transgender patients and enhance overall understanding of hormone therapies.

Sanitation and Fitness Evaluation (SAFE) project was conceived as a surveillance program for food handlers to strengthen food safety and public health. Food handlers were later issued health cards of one-year validity

South Korean military jets accidentally dropped bombs outside a firing range, injuring seven people and damaging buildings during a training exercise near the border. The incident took place amidst joint South Korea-US military drills, and an investigation has been launched.

The arms and ammunition were surrendered at Commando unit, Lamlai, Porompat and Heingang police stations and the 7th Manipur Rifles battalion unit in Imphal East district

A PAC constable from Meerut blamed his inappropriate behavior on sleeplessness from domestic conflicts and disturbing dreams involving his wife, leading to tardiness and misconduct. His explanation, in response to a disciplinary notice, went viral on social media. An inquiry has been ordered to verify the constable's claims and investigate the letter's leak.

South Africa continued their unfortunate trend in knockout stages of ICC ODI tournaments, losing by 50 runs to New Zealand in the Champions Trophy semi-finals. The Proteas have lost five Champions Trophy semi-finals and four 50-over World Cup semi-finals, further extending their disappointing record in crucial ODI tournaments.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested for smuggling Rs 17.3 crore worth of gold and cash at Bengaluru airport. Ranya, daughter of Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao, was intercepted with gold strapped to her body. A raid at her apartment revealed designer gold ornaments and cash. The investigation now extends to a Bengaluru jewelry boutique.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, surged in opening trade on Thursday. While BSE Sensex went above the 74,000 mark, Nifty50 was near 22,450.