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Maruti Suzuki India plans to launch its first electric car, the e-Vitara, and an electrified scooter, Access, at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The company aims to increase its production capacity and boost exports while investing in green technologies and addressing the complexities of electrification in the automotive industry.

8th Pay Commission news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission. The Pay Commission decides the salary and compensation of central government employees, and with the 8th Pay Commission, they can look forward to a salary hike.

DDCA will name their squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra, with Rishabh Pant expected to lead the team. The association awaits confirmation on Virat Kohli’s participation. Delhi needs strong performances in the last two games to qualify for the knockouts, currently standing fourth in Group D with 14 points.

JK Rowling criticised Neil Gaiman after he denied sexual harassment allegations. Gaiman released a statement refuting accusations of non-consensual sex, expressing regret over past behavior. The accusations span several years and locations, including New Zealand. The allegations first emerged in a podcast and a police report has been filed against Gaiman.

The Congress party has accused the BJP of shielding the Adani Group from scrutiny despite serious allegations highlighted by the Hindenburg report. They allege misuse of foreign policy for personal gain, monopoly creation in various sectors, and argue for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation.

A 34-year-old Queensland influencer is charged with poisoning her baby to gain online donations and followers. Authorities allege she induced medical distress in the child, photographed the pain, and solicited funds, raising AUD 60,000. The woman faces charges, including administering poison and fraud. The child is now stable and no longer in her care.

Actor Saif Ali Khan, assaulted at his Bandra home, underwent surgery to remove a knife lodged near his thoracic spine and to repair spinal fluid leakage. Further, he had deep wounds on his wrist and neck. Currently stable and in recovery at Lilavati Hospital, Khan is out of danger and may be discharged in a few days.

The Congress party reveals its promises for Delhi ahead of elections, including the Inflation Relief Scheme providing LPG cylinders at Rs 500 and free ration kits, and the Free Electricity Scheme offering 300 units of free electricity to households, aiming to alleviate financial burdens for citizens.

Railway Budget 2025: Indian Railways is likely to receive a 15-20% increase in capital expenditure for FY26, with a focus on track expansion, modernisation, and essential equipment procurement. Priorities include upgraded stations, modern trains, and reducing congestion.

The Election Commission of India has issued new guidelines for political parties to ensure transparency in AI-generated campaign materials. This advisory mandates clear labeling of synthetic content and includes a voter awareness campaign with auto-rickshaws in Delhi to encourage electoral participation.

India pacer Akash Deep reflects on his debut Test series against Australia, discussing the challenges and learnings of playing with the Kookaburra ball. Despite the team's series loss, he values the experience gained from senior players like Jasprit Bumrah and highlights the support from skipper Rohit Sharma. In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, Akash Deep opened up about his experience Down Under, bowling alongside Jasprit Bumrah, and his thoughts on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s form, among other topics.

Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times after confronting an intruder in his Bandra residence early Thursday morning. The intruder fled after a violent altercation, and Khan was taken to Lilavati Hospital, where he is undergoing surgery. Mumbai police are investigating the break-in and reviewing CCTV footage.

India has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, hoping it will facilitate humanitarian aid to Gaza. Brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, the deal includes hostage exchanges, Israeli military withdrawal, and aid resumption following weeks of conflict that caused significant casualties and displacement.

On the other hand, Dr Niraj Uttamani, COO of Lilavati Hospital said that Saif Ali Khan was stabbed by an unidentified person at his Bandra home and was brought in at 3.30 am. Uttamani said that Saif has six stabs and two are deep. Of this one is close to spine. He is being operated upon by team of doctors led by Neurosurgeon Dr Nitin Dange, cosmetic surgeon Dr Leena Jain, and anesthesiologist Dr Nisha Gandhi

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Thursday. While BSE Sensex rose 450 points, Nifty50 was above 23,300.

Intense negotiations over 96 hours led to an Israel-Hamas ceasefire mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt. The deal temporarily halts 15 months of conflict and facilitates the release of hostages and prisoners. Cooperation between outgoing President Biden's team and President-elect Trump's team was crucial. However, the ceasefire's success hinges on both sides maintaining their commitments.

The BCCI is evaluating the potential hire of a new batting coach for the India Men's cricket team due to recent Test cricket losses and underperformance of key players. A review meeting suggested the need to strengthen the support staff, with several former domestic cricket giants being considered for the role.

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan sustained serious injuries during an attempted burglary at his Bandra apartment early Wednesday. Khan confronted the intruder and was stabbed six times, with one wound dangerously close to his spine. He is in the hospital undergoing treatment as police investigate the incident.