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Chief Justice Kant said statutory provisions should be able to cover not only acts committed, but also be able to foresee offences which in all probability may occur in the future

Members want “conceptual restructuring” of the Environment Ministry to meet emerging challenges of climate change; Swati Maliwal terms Delhi’s air pollution crisis an “ongoing crime”

SoftBank's massive "all-in" bet on OpenAI, backed by aggressive divestments including Nvidia, is reportedly causing significant financial strain. The Japanese tech giant's shares have plummeted, its credit outlook downgraded, and it's seeking bridge loans. This AI investment is also impacting partners like Oracle, whose stock has tumbled amid concerns over data center costs and reliance on OpenAI.

Government unlikely to agree to discuss West Asia crisis after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made a suo motu statement on the issue in both Houses of Parliament

The Supreme Court expressed frustration over frequent West Bengal-related petitions, questioning its workload. Petitioners challenging voter list deletions highlighted a lack of appeal options. The court agreed to hear these alongside ongoing voter roll scrutiny issues, emphasizing that bureaucrats shouldn't overrule judicial officers' decisions.

Detecting violation of rules in time is better than stringent penalties

A flight to Manchester experienced a significant delay and returned to Delhi after over 13 hours due to a call sign mix-up. The leased aircraft, operating under IndiGo's code, faced air traffic control confusion in Eritrea. This incident highlights the complexities of rerouting flights around West Asian airspace due to ongoing conflicts, impacting flight durations and operational viability.

Parents and teachers have urged the DSEL to postpone the exam which is now scheduled to be held from March 20

The 2026-27 Budget shows debt moderation while scaling up capital investment

Distributors of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum confirm that bottling of commercial cylinders had been stopped at the plants. Hotels, restaurants, small eateries, and tea stalls take the hit and initiate stringency measures

A CMRL official says the frequency between Poonamallee and Porur can be brought down from 15 minutes to 10 minutes if the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety approves the request; CMRL has also requested for operation of trains at a speed of 40 kmph between Porur and Vadapalani