British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to securing lasting peace in Ukraine as Britain hosted a virtual meeting with more than 25 political leaders on Saturday. However, no detailed or updated defence measures were announced.

At the press conference after the virtual meeting, when asked whether any concrete commitments emerged from it, Starmer said the meeting had helped build political and military momentum, with participating countries agreeing to increase collective pressure on Russia. However, he stopped short of disclosing what specific measures would be taken at the "operational phase."

Joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and leaders from Canada, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union, Starmer urged Russia to "come to the table to negotiate a deal", news reported. He also announced plans to host a military meeting next Thursday.

A meeting regarding upcoming elections of Chandigarh Olympic Association has been fixed on 18.03.2025 at 05:00 PM under the chairmanship of Shri Hari Kallikkat, IAS (Administrator, Chandigarh Olympic Association) in the Conference Hall, U.T., Guest House, Chandigarh. Therefore, the President and Secretary of concerned UT Sports Associations may make it convenient to attend the meeting on scheduled date, time and venue, to share their views and suggestions regarding the same.

Dutch DJ and record producer Martin Garrix sent shockwaves through Mumbai during the world's biggest Holi celebration.

A sea of 45000 ecstatic fans flooded D.Y. Patil Stadium as Garrix delivered a phenomenal performance on the biggest chart-destroyers, including "Animals", "High On Life’", "Summer Days", "Follow" and "In The Name Of Love".

However, the biggest surprise of the night was when Arijit Singh joined Garrix on stage for a breathtaking finale, performing their latest collaboration, "Angels for Each Other". The crowd erupted in cheers, singing along as fireworks illuminated the sky in a dazzling display.

AAP Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora today expressed satisfaction over the impactful results of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's ongoing war against drugs in the state. Addressing the media, he highlighted the comprehensive strategy undertaken to combat the menace of drugs, which has plagued Punjab for decades.

Minister Arora stated that the AAP government, under the leadership of National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, had launched the anti-drug campaign with an unwavering commitment to eradicate this societal evil. He noted that the initiative is being executed with a dual-pronged approach focusing on supply reduction and demand reduction.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has praised the Punjab Police and the Punjab Government for arresting the culprits in the murder case of Shiv Sena leader Mangat Rai in Moga within 24 hours.

AAP Punjab's senior leader and spokesperson Neel Garg said that this action clearly shows that the law and order situation in Punjab is completely under control under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Garg stated that the Mann government has given the police full freedom and clear instructions to take strict action against anyone disrupting the state's peace and engaging in unlawful activities.

The AAP spokesperson said that protecting the lives and property of the people of Punjab is the top priority of the Aam Aadmi Party government. There can be no compromise on public safety, and the government will not allow anyone to play with law and order.

Punjab Police's State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) of Mohali has arrested three more operatives of Pakistan-based, ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Harvinder Singh, alias Rinda, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said here on Saturday.

Those arrested have been identified as Jagjit Singh, alias Jaggi, and Shubham Khelbude, both residents of Nanded in Maharashtra, and Gurdeep Singh, alias Deepa, a resident of Ropar.

Police teams have also recovered two weapons, comprising a 12-bore pump-action gun with 15 cartridges and a .32-bore pistol with eight cartridges.

This development follows the earlier arrests of Jagdish Singh, alias Jagga, Shubhdeep Singh, alias Shubh, and Sachindeep Singh, alias Sachin, in connection with the Nanded murder case.

With these latest arrests, the total number of individuals apprehended in the case has risen to six.

Talismanic batter Virat Kohli expressed his views on the shift in perception of how people view women and girls in sports in India, saying that women’s sport is a massive part of the sporting culture catering to everyone in the country.

The last 10 years have seen athletes like Manu Bhaker, P.V. Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain clinch medals for India at the Olympics and give a big boost to women’s sports in the country. In terms of cricket, India's women’s team reaching the 2017 ODI World Cup final in England brought women’s cricket into the limelight. “They were their own catalysts and kind of put the attention onto them. I literally saw it happening in a time span of 6-7 years. The way they started playing, you could see that belief, and then people started engaging in that a lot.”

The passage of Tropical Cyclone Jude through northern Mozambique has claimed 14 lives and affected over 100,000 residents across several provinces, according to a preliminary report released by the Mozambican government.

Government spokesperson Inocencio Impissa presented the report at a press conference in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, saying that the fatalities were recorded mainly in the provinces of Nampula and Niassa, resulting from collapsing walls, lightning strikes, and drowning.

He said the cyclone caused damage to about 20,000 houses, with over 7,000 completely destroyed and more than 13,000 partially damaged, leaving thousands of families displaced.

In the health sector, 30 health facilities were damaged, while in education, 182 classrooms in 59 schools were destroyed, affecting 17,402 students and 264 teachers, news agency reported.

Road infrastructure also suffered significant damage, with the destruction of six access roads, particularly in Nampula province, 

India's automotive sector is expected to witness positive growth in the coming year, driven by supportive government policies and a growing job market, according to a report.

The primary reason behind the growth is the impact of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME II) scheme, which has been in effect since April 2019.

This policy encourages states to offer financial and non-financial incentives to boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), contributing to the sector’s expansion.

According to data analytics firm GlobalData report, about 24.7 per cent of these cities are likely to experience strong growth in the automotive sector, while 49.5 per cent are expected to see moderate growth.

Cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune are among those projected to thrive. On the other hand, about 7.5 per cent of cities may see stagnant growth, while 9.7 per cent and 15.5 per cent could experience moderate and pessimistic declines, respectively.