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Rajpal Yadav Walks Out of Tihar Jail After Delhi High Court Grants Interim Relief

Rajpal Yadav Walks Out of Tihar Jail After Delhi High Court Grants Interim Relief

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Actor Rajpal Yadav was released from Tihar Jail on Tuesday evening after the Delhi High Court granted him interim suspension of his six-month sentence in cheque bounce cases. Yadav walked out of the jail around 4:50 pm after completing the required formalities, sources said. The relief was granted after he deposited ₹1.5 crore with the complainant, M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd. Outside the jail, the actor thanked his supporters and said he had consistently followed court directions. “In 2027, I will complete 30 years in Bollywood. Everyone has been with me. That is why I could…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls for Stronger Oversight of Global Digital Platforms, Warns on Deepfake Threat

Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls for Stronger Oversight of Global Digital Platforms, Warns on Deepfake Threat

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday asserted that global digital platforms operating in India must strictly adhere to the country’s constitutional and legal framework while respecting its cultural sensitivities. Speaking at a press conference during the India AI Impact Summit-2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Vaishnaw said multinational technology companies cannot apply uniform standards across markets without accounting for local laws and social norms. “Whether it is Netflix, YouTube or Meta, all platforms must function within the legal framework of the country in which they operate,” he said, referring to…
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PM Modi Outlines Human-Centric Vision at India AI Impact Summit 2026, Calls for ‘AI for All’

PM Modi Outlines Human-Centric Vision at India AI Impact Summit 2026, Calls for ‘AI for All’

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): As the India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced in the national capital marking the first global AI gathering of this scale hosted in the Global South Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated India’s vision for a human-centric artificial intelligence ecosystem rooted in the principle of “Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhaye” (Welfare for All, Happiness for All). In a special interview to Asian News International (ANI), the Prime Minister said AI stands at a “civilisational inflection point,” capable of expanding human potential but also posing risks if left unguided. “Technology exists to serve humanity, not replace it,” Modi said,…
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Great Asia AI Summit 2026 Spotlights the Rise of Agentic Enterprise Across Asia

Salesforce, the #1* AI CRM platform, today successfully concluded The Great Asia AI Summit 2026 (GAAIS), a pan-Asian virtual summit on the future of enterprise AI. The event brought together leaders from India and Southeast Asia to discuss how agent-led systems are transforming enterprise operations and customer experiences.   The summit was anchored around the theme “Rise of Enterprise Agents,” GAAIS 2026 examined how AI is evolving beyond insight generation. The discussions focused on the emergence of autonomous, intelligent agents capable of reasoning across data, taking action, and embedding intelligence directly into enterprise workflows.   The The Great Asia AI…
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Man from Gurdaspur dies in US after suffering seizure while driving for Uber

Man from Gurdaspur dies in US after suffering seizure while driving for Uber

National Times Bureau :- A 34-year-old man from Punjab’s Gurdaspur district lost his life in the United States following a road accident reportedly triggered by a sudden seizure while he was driving Uber. The deceased, Gurpreet Singh, also known as JP, was a resident of village Gohat Pokhar in Gurdaspur, Punjab. He had moved to the US around eight years ago in search of better opportunities. According to family members, he had worked hard to establish himself and was running his own business. Alongside that, he was also driving his personal vehicle for Uber. Relatives said the incident occurred on…
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India intercepts three US-sanctioned tankers linked to Iran near Mumbai, intensifies maritime surveillance: Report

India intercepts three US-sanctioned tankers linked to Iran near Mumbai, intensifies maritime surveillance: Report

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- In a significant maritime enforcement action, the Indian authorities have reportedly intercepted three oil tankers sanctioned by the United States and linked to Iran, tightening oversight of suspicious shipping activities within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Sources familiar with the development said the vessels, Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star and Al Jafzia, were seized earlier this month after being detected operating under questionable circumstances off the western coast. The ships were intercepted nearly 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai and later escorted to the port city for detailed investigation. According to officials, the move is…
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Mohali schools receive fresh bomb threat; Fortis Hospital also mentioned

Mohali schools receive fresh bomb threat; Fortis Hospital also mentioned

Mohali, Gurpreet Singh :- Several schools in Mohali received bomb threats on Tuesday, triggering panic among parents and authorities. Among the institutions named was Gyan Jyoti Global School in Phase 2, along with other schools in the area. Following the threat, school authorities immediately declared a holiday and sent students back home as a precautionary measure. Police teams and bomb disposal squads were rushed to the premises to conduct thorough checks. Sources said the threatening message also mentioned Fortis Hospital in Mohali, raising further security concerns. Security has been tightened around sensitive locations, and investigations are underway to trace the…
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Delhi High Court Suspends Rajpal Yadav’s Sentence in Cheque Bounce Cases Till March 18

Delhi High Court Suspends Rajpal Yadav’s Sentence in Cheque Bounce Cases Till March 18

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a relief to actor Rajpal Yadav, the Delhi High Court on Monday suspended his sentence in multiple cheque bounce cases till March 18 and allowed his release from jail. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma granted interim suspension of the sentence after noting that Yadav had deposited ₹1.5 crore in the bank account of the complainant, M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd. “We are granting you an interim suspension of sentence… It is till the next date of hearing,” the court said. Yadav had sought suspension citing a family wedding scheduled for February 19. The court directed him…
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Supreme Court to Begin Final Hearing on Sabarimala Review Before Nine-Judge Bench from April 7

Supreme Court to Begin Final Hearing on Sabarimala Review Before Nine-Judge Bench from April 7

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Monday announced that a nine-judge Constitution Bench will commence final hearings on April 7 in a batch of petitions concerning alleged discrimination against women in religious practices, including the entry issue at Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi said the larger Bench, to be constituted by the Chief Justice of India, is expected to conclude hearings by April 22. The court directed all parties to submit written arguments on or before March 14. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing…
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