A team of the District Town and Country Planning (DTCP) department conducted a demolition drive in Gurugram's Sohna block, where ten illegal colonies were being developed over an area of around 15 acres, the officials said on Thursday.

The district town planner, along with its team, carried out a demolition drive in the area.

DTCP officials claimed that these colonies were being developed illegally in Alipur, Ghamroj, Bhondsi, and Sehjawas villages without prior permission from the concerned department.

During the drive, three illegal colonies were demolished in Alipur village. It was coming up over eight acres of land. During this, 7 boundary walls, an under-construction house, and a road network were demolished.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that he is in touch with state governments where harassment of Kashmiris is being reported in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

“The J&K government is in touch with the governments of the states where these reports are originating from. I’m also in touch with other Chief Ministers in these states and have requested they take extra care,” he wrote on X.

The Chief Minister was responding to a post by ruling National Conference (NC) spokesperson, Imran Nabi Dar, seeking the Chief Minister’s intervention after videos of Kashmiris being harassed emerged on social media.

Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open, an ATP 1000 masters event, due to the adductor injury sustained in Barcelona and a separate injury in his left foot.

The 21-year-old announced the decision during his pre-tournament press conference on Thursday. "We have decided to not take risks, to not worsen the situation for the future and to listen to my body. We have to take difficult decisions, but we have made the right one. I will try to rest, recover and be back on the court as soon as possible," Alcaraz said.

The Spaniard received treatment on his upper right leg during his defeat to Holger Rune in the Barcelona final last week. Alcaraz was hoping to be fit to play at the ATP Masters 1000 event but feels that the tournament has come too soon.

Two Gujarat towns - Idar and Vadali - observed a spontaneous shutdown on Thursday to protest against the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people.

The attack, marked by indiscriminate firing, has left local communities shaken and furious.

In Vadali, residents took to the streets, chanting slogans like 'Pakistan Murdabad', demanding strict action against terrorism and those behind the brutal assault.

"Emotional reactions pouring in from all corners. In Sabarkantha, people expressed deep anguish, staging demonstrations and urging the government to take decisive action against terrorist elements. The incident has reignited debates around security policies and counter-terrorism measures," sources shared.

Business associations and local citizens joined hands in Vadali to condemn the attack, with many traders voluntarily shutting their establishments as a sign of solidarity with the victims and resistance against terrorism.

Leading cement and building materials company ACC Limited on Thursday reported highest-ever annual profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 2,402 crore in FY25, up by 3 per cent.

ACC, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio, also clocked highest-ever revenue in a quarter at Rs 6,067 crore (Q4 FY25), driven by higher trade sales volume and premium product as percentage point (pp) of trade sales at 41 per cent (up by 7 pp YoY), thus ensuring market leadership.

On an annual basis, the company reported highest-ever volume which was up by 14 per cent at 42.2 million tonnes.

“As we conclude this financial year, ACC stands stronger, more agile and future-ready. This year has been marked by strategic milestone that reinforce our position as a leader in the Indian cement industry,” said Vinod Bahety, Whole Time Director and CEO, ACC.

The Indian stock market ended lower on Thursday, as investors booked profits after a strong seven-day bull rally.

Sentiments were also hit by the Pahalgam terror attack, along with the expiry of the April derivatives contracts on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The Sensex opened slightly lower at 80,058 and briefly touched a high of 80,174 in early trade. However, selling pressure dragged the index down through the day.

It fell to an intra-day low of 79,725 before settling at 79,801, down 315 points. With this, the Sensex snapped its seven-day winning streak, during which it had jumped 6,269 points.

The Nifty also saw a similar trend. It traded within a narrow range of 131 points, moving between a high of 24,348 and a low of 24,216.

Lee Jae-myung, former leader of South Korea's Democratic Party, kept a wide lead in approval ratings among presidential hopefuls for the June 3 election, a survey showed on Thursday.

According to the National Barometer Survey (NBS), Lee led the poll with 41 per cent, marking the first time the figure surpassed the 40 per cent mark in an NBS poll.

Former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo and former Labor Minister Kim Moon-soo of the conservative People Power Party (PPP) came next with 10 per cent, followed by former PPP leader Han Dong-hoon with 8 per cent.

In the same survey, 39 per cent of the respondents favoured the PPP holding on to power, while 50 per cent voted for a regime change.

The Department of Business Management and Commerce at Desh Bhagat University came alive with celebration and energy as it hosted the much-anticipated event, ‘Comienzo’ – The Management Fest, followed by an emotional and joyous Farewell Party for the graduating class of 2025. Symbolizing fresh beginnings and creative collaboration, Comienzo - a Spanish word meaning “beginning” - served as a dynamic platform for students to exhibit their business acumen and leadership potential. The fest featured a vibrant lineup of activities including business quizzes, marketing battles, management games, debates, and cultural performances. The event was inaugurated by  Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh and Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur, who lauded the department’s continued efforts in nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit among students. Vice Chancellor Dr. Harsh Sadawarti and Advisor to Chancellor Dr. Virinder Singh also addressed the gathering, emphasizing the role of such experiential learning platforms in shaping future business leaders.

Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) on Thursday reported an impressive 103 per cent annual profit after tax (PAT) growth in FY25 at an all-time high of Rs 2,427 crore, as the company posted 87 per cent PAT growth at Rs 714 crore in Q4 (January-March).

The Adani Group company also showed strong growth of 42 per cent (year-on-year) in its total income at Rs 24,447 crore in FY25, which is highest ever is driven by the contributions from the recently commissioned transmission projects, robust energy sales in Mumbai and Mundra utilities and contribution from the smart metering business.

“Out of Rs 24,447 crore, the Service Concession Arrangement (SCA) Income under IND-AS 115 in FY25 was Rs 5,064 crore against Rs 858 crore in FY24,” said the company.

PAT witnessed a sharp increase of 103 per cent YoY, resulting from higher EBITDA, and aided by reversal of net deferred tax liability of Rs 469 crore in full year, primarily due to divestment of Dahanu plant in Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML) and regulatory income of Rs 148 crore, it added.

A 12-hour strike is underway at Jhalda in West Bengal's Purulia district on Thursday in memory of Intelligence Bureau (IB) official Manish Raman Mishra, who was killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam.

Mishra, who used to reside with his wife, son, and daughter in Hyderabad, had his roots at Jhalda, where he spent his school days. His other family members, including his parents, still reside at his ancestral residence at Jhalda.

The strike, which started from 6 a.m., was convened by two organisations -- Jhalda Nagarik Manch (Jhalda Citizens' Forum) and Jhalda Cricket Association.

The residents of Jhalda are peacefully and spontaneously observing the strike in memory of Mishra.

The shops and other commercial establishments also remained closed since morning