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Stock markets end flat amid volatile session
Indian stock markets continue to follow the trends of previous session on Wednesday and ended flat in the volatile session, as investor's sentiment impacted by the concerns such as overvaluation, threats of tariff war, and currency depreciation.

THE ALMANAC OF BALOCH INSURGENCY
In a shocking development on Tuesday, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for a violent attack on the Jaffar Express, a passenger train traveling from Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Jio to bring Starlink high-speed internet to its customers
Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink's broadband internet services to its customers in India.

CPI INFLATION FOR FEB AT SEVEN-MONTH LOW
All India Consumer Food Price Index recorded inflation rate of 3.75 in February

Delhi High Court Orders Take Down of YouTuber Shyam Meera Singh's 'Defamatory' Video on Sadhguru, Isha Foundation
The Delhi High Court in the case Isha Foundation Versus Google LLC And Ors. observed and has directed the takedown of YouTuber Shyam Meera Singh's recent, allegedly defamatory YouTube video on Isha Foundation and its founder spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
SCBA Election Reforms: Justice Nageswara Rao Invites Suggestions From Supreme Court Bar Association
The court in the case observed that the norms, eligibility conditions, fees etc. of the SCBA have remained static for decades and stressed the need for timely reforms.

Sunil Mittal welcomes collaboration of telecom and satellite players
Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has welcomed the collaboration between telecom and satellite companies, calling it a major step towards global connectivity.

Baloch Insurgents Deal Rawalpindi GHQ a Body Blow
Balochistan wants independence and its thirst for freedom has only intensified over the years, but it has also led to the proportionate escalation of Pakistani military oppression. One of the main issues fuelling Baloch nationalism is the lack of control over their own resources.

5G services now available in 773 districts: Centre
Inreply to aquestion in the lower house, MoS informed that as of February 28 in the current year, 4.69 lakhs 5G Base Transceiver Stations BTSs) bad been installed by Telecom Service Providers TSPs) across the country.

India's Index of Industrial Production Records Growth of 5.0 PC in January
The IIP for January 2025 stands at 161.3, up from 153.6 in January 2024, reflecting a broad-based recovery in industrial activity.
First-ever Exploration Licence auction today
The Ministry of Mines is set to launch the nation's first-ever auction of Exploration Licences (ELS) in Goa on March 13, the Ministry of Mines said on Wednesday.
SRMIST Rises in QS University World Rankings by Subject (2025), Strengthening Global Academic Excellence
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) proudly announces its significant rise in the prestigious QS University World Rankings by Subject, further solidifying its position as a global leader in higher education.

Reclaiming Identity in Mrs.: Power-Packed Cinematic Depiction of Patriarchal Frame
(The Woman Creates Space), this evocative phrase speaks to the resilience of the Indian woman, who, despite being bound by the shackles of societal expectations, familial obligations, and personal desires, yearns to carve out her own space.

Raft Motors Pvt Ltd Introduces Reliable Manufacturing for Electric Two-Wheelers
With an ever-increasing cutting edge competitive and escalating rise in electric vehicle manufacturing sector, it requires a reliable and trustworthy market player that caters to all customer segments and delivers impeccable outcomes.

"Historic Day" Hardeep Singh Puri lauds clearing of Oilfields Amendment Bill in LS
In a major development in Parliament, the Lok Sabha passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill 2024 on Wednesday.

Mines Ministry to Launch First-Ever Exploration Licence Auction
The Ministry of Mines is set to launch the nation's first-ever auction of Exploration Licences (ELs) in Goa on March 13, the Ministry of Mines said on Wednesday.
Motor accident claims: Supreme Court says 'legal representative' is one who suffers loss; need not be spouse, child or parent of deceased
The Supreme Court in the case Sadhana Tomar And Ors Versus Ashok Kushwaha And Ors observed and has ruled that the term 'legal representative' under the Motor Vehicle Act should not be given a narrow interpretation to exclude those persons as claimants who were dependent on the deceased's income.
High Court asks Delhi Police: Can AI software be used to trace missing persons?
The Delhi High Court in the case Dil Khush Bairwa Versus Govt Of NCT Of Delhi And Ors observed and has asked the Delhi Police to state if there is any artificial intelligence, AI software which can be used for checking the whereabouts of persons who may have gone missing due to various reasons, including unstable medical conditions.
Sankalp India Launches 10-Bed Bone Marrow Transplant Unit for Children
Hemoglobinopathies, a group of inherited blood disorders, affect millions of children globally, causing severe anemia and requiring lifelong blood transfusions. Bone Marrow Transplantation offers a curative solution for these children, providing them with a chance at a new life free from ongoing medical challenges.

Atishi Alleges Bias in Assembly; Speaker Calls Charges 'Political'
Atishi claimed BJP MLAs were not marshalled out despite similar chanting of 'Modi's' name.

IIP records 5% growth in January
Basic metal manufacturing which grew by 6.3 per cent, with significant contributions fromflat products of alloy steel, pipes and tubes of steel and others metals.

NDLS Stampede: Govt Says Rs 2.01 Cr Paid to 33 Affected
A total of Rs 2.01 crore was paid to 33 families whose members either died or got injured in the February 15 stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, the government informed Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

The Creative Impulse: A Clinical View
Epic poets often pray to the Muse and declare their lofty purpose to compose a poem, on a serious issue relating to human life and destiny.

Quick Commerce accounts now for 70-75 pc of total e-grocery orders: Report
Quick commerce is rapidly transforming the online grocery market, now accounting for 70–75 per cent of total e-grocery orders, according to a recent report by Bain & Company.
Aster DM Healthcare Promoters Achieve Reduction in Share Pledge
In line with the stated strategy, the promoters of Aster DM Healthcare have successfully reduced their share pledge from 99% to 41% after completing a debt refinancing transaction from top-tier global financial institutions.
First-ever Exploration Licence Auction Today
The Ministry of Mines is set to launch the nation's first-ever auction of Exploration Licences (ELs) in Goa on March 13, the Ministry of Mines said on Wednesday.

Humidity in Delhi's air could underestimate pollution by up to 20%
Fine particulate matter could be absor# moisture from Delhi's humid air during winters, which could result in an underestimation of the city's PM1 pollution by up to 20 per cent, according to a new study.
Trade deficit likely narrowed to $21.5 billion in Feb: Report
India's trade deficit likely narrowed to $21.5 billion in February, down from $23 billion in January, according to a report by Union Bank of India.

Centre, Delhi govt should decide over Sainik Farm regularisation: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said the Centre and the Delhi government should iron out the issue of regularisation of Sainik Farm colony in south Delhi and asked the authorities to sit together.

Individual housing loans in India surge 14% to Rs 33.53 lakh crore: NHB report
The individual housing loans outstanding as of September 30, 2024, stood at Rs 33.53 lakh crore, marking a 14 per cent growth compared to the same period in the previous year, according to the report launched by the National Housing Bank (NHB).