Veteran actor Dharmendra recently took a trip down memory lane, sharing a nostalgic throwback monochrome photo on social media.

The picture, which captures a cherished moment from his past, features the actor with his dear friend Ibrahim of Malerkotla. In a heartfelt post, Dharmendra reminisced about their deep bond before his entry into films, expressing how much he still cherishes the memory of his late friend. On Thursday, the veteran actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a monochrome picture featuring him and his dear friend.

Posting the old picture, Dharmendra wrote, “Friends, before coming to FIMS ........ An old lovely picture with my dear friend Ibrahim of Malerkotla suddenly caught my hand ........ It's been a long time since I separated this dear friend........... In his memory ...... My heart is full ...”

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said following the municipal elections, various public development projects would be fast-tracked and new projects would also be implemented at an accelerated pace.

The Chief Minister made these remarks during a programme organised by party workers in Narnaund town.

He urged the workers to ensure the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates in the civic elections and to push for further development of the region.

The reported processing capacity of 322 registered e-waste recyclers in India is 22,08,918.064 metric tonnes (MT) per annum and the processing capacity of 72 registered e-waste refurbishers is 92,042.18 MT per annum as on Feb 9, 2025, Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Parliament on Thursday.

The Central Pollution Control Bureau (CPCB) has developed an online Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) E-Waste portal where entities such as producers, manufacturers, recyclers, and refurbishers of e-waste are required to be registered, the minister said in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.

The CPCB has issued guidelines for the scientific and environmentally sound management of e-waste. These guidelines detail procedures and facilities in terms of machinery and pollution control devices required for the recycling of e-waste in an environmentally sound manner.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday passed a settlement order against Paytm Money after the company paid Rs 45.5 lakh to resolve allegations of regulatory violations.

The settlement order allows the financial services firm to avoid further legal proceedings related to the issue.

The case originated from a show-cause notice issued by SEBI to Paytm Money on July 24, 2024, over non-compliance with the regulator’s technical glitch framework.

The regulator had accused the company of failing to adhere to key operational and regulatory guidelines designed to ensure smooth and secure trading operations.

Ten children were injured after roof tiles from the lobby ceiling collapsed onto them during their morning prayer session in Una in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district.

The incident occurred at the primary school in Vashoj village, Una, on Thursday. Ten children sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious and were promptly transported to the Una Government Hospital via 108 emergency services for treatment.

Among the injured, students from Classes four and five suffered the most severe injuries, particularly to their heads. Four to five children were reported to be in critical condition and are currently receiving medical attention.

Preliminary reports suggest that the collapse may have been triggered by vibrations from loud music played at a nearby wedding ceremony.

More details were awaited as the probe was on.

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has expressed shock and concern at the fact-finding report submitted by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCR) on the tragic events that took place in Bangladesh in the run-up to the so-called 'Anti-Discrimination Student Movement' that eventually resulted in the fall of Sheikh Hasina government in August, last year.

The report estimated that as many as 1400 people may have been killed between July 1 and August 15, 2024 with more than 100 of them being children.

"We mourn every one of them," said UNICEF Representative to Bangladesh Rana Flowers in a UNICEF statement issued in response to the OHCHR report.

As India doubles down on the local manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs), the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme Phase-II has supported more than 16.14 lakh EVs, the government said on Thursday.

FAME India Phase II scheme was implemented for a period of five years from April 1, 2019 with a total budgetary support of Rs 11,500 crore.

The scheme incentivised e-2Ws, e-3Ws, e-4Ws, e-buses and EV public charging stations.

Under the FAME India Phase-II Scheme, as on December 31, 2024, at least 16,14,737 EVs have been supported, said Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

A young girl was brutally hacked to death by her father and two brothers in Jharkhand's Koderma district for having a love affair against their wishes.

The accused later buried her body in the sand along the banks of a river to conceal the crime, police said on Thursday.

The incident occurred on February 2 in Bhagwatidih village under Markachcho police station limits.

The horrific crime came to light more than ten days later when local shepherds grazing their cattle near the Panchkhero River noticed something unusual -- a decomposed hand protruding from the sand, partially eaten by animals. Alarmed by the sight, they immediately informed the police.

The song ‘Ikk Vaari’ from the upcoming movie ‘Mere Husband Ki Biwi’ has been released on Thursday. This is the second song from the film to be released after ‘Gori Hai Kalaiyan’. ‘Ikk Vaari’ is a peppy number and promises to get everyone on the dance floor.

The song features Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, and Bhumi Pednekar donning ethnic attires against a grand sangeet backdrop.

With its infectious beats and lively vibe, Ikk Vaari is all set to become a chartbuster. It is sung by Romy, with Tanishk Bagchi as its composer. The music production is handled by Tanishk Bagchi, Ganesh Waghela, and Shubhobarta Kundu. The lyrics are penned by Mudassar Aziz, and Eric Pillai is at the helm as its mix and master.

At least three people were killed and two others seriously injured when the bus they were travelling in crashed into a parked truck on the Delhi-Mumbai eight-lane expressway in Rajasthan. The bus was carrying devotees from Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

The injured have been admitted to Kota's MBS Hospital for treatment.

The devotees were returning to Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh after visiting Maha Kumbh for a holy dip. The accident occurred near Karodia in Simliya (Kota) in the morning.

According to Simliya police station ASI Hariraj Singh, the accident took place around 6.30 a.m.