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India is tightening import regulations on household appliances and electronics from China following the discovery of substandard products. The new order mandates Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for various electrical items, effective March 2026.

The Rouse Avenue court commenced hearing the ED's case against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald matter, focusing on alleged money laundering involving a Rs 90.25 crore loan. The ED argued that Congress party donors were cheated, and Young Indian was a sham entity used to misappropriate assets worth over Rs 2,000 crore.

The BJP has contrasted the Congress party of Mahatma Gandhi's era with its current leadership, highlighting the National Herald case involving Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. This criticism coincides with the Enforcement Directorate's court submissions, asserting a 'prima facie' money laundering case against the Congress leaders.

Yuzvendra Chahal, the Punjab Kings' leg-spinner, recently lauded RJ Mahvash's performance in the new Hindi drama series 'Pyaar Paisa Profit' on social media. He shared the show's trailer on his Instagram, expressing his admiration. This appreciation came shortly after Chahal's appearance in the IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals, where Punjab Kings secured a victory.

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that waqf, while an Islamic concept, isn't an essential part of Islam and thus can't be claimed as a fundamental right. This statement was made during arguments defending the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which is being challenged in court.

In a major anti-Maoist operation, Chhattisgarh's DRG jawans killed 27 Maoists in Abujhmarh forests, Narayanpur. Sources claim CPI (Maoist) general secretary Basava Raju, carrying a Rs 1.5 crore bounty, was among those eliminated. One DRG jawan was also killed in the encounter. The operation followed extensive planning based on intelligence inputs confirming Raju's presence.

Kolkata police are investigating the appearance of at least ten drone-like objects in the city's night sky. The objects were sighted over areas including Hastings, Vidyasagar Setu, and Maidan on Monday night, raising concerns about potential espionage. The central government has requested a report from the West Bengal government regarding the incident.

Elon Musk engaged in a tense exchange with CNBC's David Faber on "Power Lunch," primarily concerning Tesla and autonomous vehicles. The discussion escalated when Faber questioned Musk about his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) taskforce and its claimed savings.

Following Rajasthan Royals' victory over Chennai Super Kings, young Vaibhav Suryavanshi's touching gesture of respect towards MS Dhoni captivated the cricketing world. The 14-year-old, already an IPL sensation after a blistering century, scored a composed 57 in the match. Despite CSK's loss, their shared video of Suryavanshi's humility resonated deeply, reminding fans of cricket's cherished values beyond the game itself.

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma after the discovery of burnt cash at his residence. The court noted that the CJI had already forwarded the in-house inquiry report and the judge's response to the President and Prime Minister. The petitioners were directed to seek redressal from appropriate authorities before approaching the court again.

The Brooklyn Bridge, a historic New York landmark, has a long history of collisions with ships, dating back to its construction in the 19th century. While many incidents have occurred over the years, a recent collision involving a Mexican Navy ship resulted in the first fatalities related to such an event, claiming two lives and injuring several others.

Morgan Stanley projects Sensex to reach 89,000 by June 2026, citing India's robust growth and stable policy. A bull case scenario with a 30% probability estimates Sensex hitting 1 lakh, contingent on factors like low oil prices and GST rate cuts.

Pakistan's GDP growth for FY 2024-25 reached 2.68%, falling short of the government's 3.6% target. The agricultural sector grew modestly, while the industrial sector declined. To address financial needs, Pakistan plans to secure $4.9 billion in external commercial financing.

India is set to bolster its energy security by acquiring a fleet of 112 locally-built crude carriers by 2040, investing approximately $10 billion. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign vessels and increase the proportion of Indian-built tankers in its fleet, aligning with the nation's goal to expand its refining capacity and become a developed nation by 2047.

With 617 runs, Sai Sudharsan is the leading run-scorer in IPL 2025, forging a formidable opening partnership with Shubman Gill for Gujarat Titans. TimesofIndia.com delves deep into how the southpaw worked on his T20 batting with the help of power-hitting coach Shanon Young at the Cricket Performance Lab in Melbourne during the India A tour of Australia in November last year.

Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in at least 19 fatalities, including a baby, according to the Hamas-controlled civil defense agency. This escalation follows Israel's announcement to take control of the Gaza Strip and the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations in Doha, with both sides blaming each other for the failure.