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The crimes were perpetrated as part of a systematic, widespread attack against civilians, the UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said in a new report to be formally presented next week. «The commission has concluded that Russian authorities committed enforced disappearances and torture as crimes against humanity,» the report said. «Both were perpetrated as part of a widespread and systematic attack against the civilian population and pursuant to a coordinated state policy,» it added. The categorical nature of that statement was unusual for UN investigators.

Russia said Friday it expected Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump would discuss a US-proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, but that US envoy Steve Witkoff needed to relay Putin's thoughts to the American president first. Witkoff met the Russian president late Thursday to lay out the details of the US plan, which Ukraine agreed to on Tuesday. «When Mr Witkoff brings all the information to President Trump, we will determine the timing of a conversation (between Trump and Putin),» Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. «There is an understanding on all sides that such a conversation is needed. There are reasons to be cautiously optimistic,» Peskov added. «There is still much to be done, but the president has nevertheless identified with President Trump's position.»

Aamir Khan has officially confirmed his relationship with Gauri Spratt, revealing that they have been together for over a year. A day before his 60th birthday, Aamir introduced Gauri to the media at an informal gathering, putting an end to speculation. Khan mentioned that he felt it was a good opportunity to introduce her, adding that it would also put an end to the need for secrecy.

federal agencies. The order, issued by Judge Tanya Chutkan, follows a lawsuit from 14 Democratic state attorneys general challenging DOGE’s expansive authority under Musk, which they argue bypasses constitutional checks.

Steel Hunters will be available in early access on April 2, 2025. The developers confirmed the release date in their latest update on Steam. Players can expect a refined experience based on community feedback.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Bears began converging at the IndusInd Bank derivatives counter as October drew to a close, a time when the private lender detected the debacle that would jolt its investors only months later.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's judiciary is grappling with the unintended consequences of live-streamed court cases as short, often out-of-context, clips go viral on social media, fuelling misinformation. And that has reignited the debate whether the proceedings should be shared live online at all.

The victim, Riyaz Ahmad Bajad, a resident of the tribal area of Chandian Pajan in Kulgam district of southern Kashmir, in his late 20s, went missing on February 13 along with two others, Mukhtar and Showkat from Kulgam, when they were on their way to attend a function. The family registered a complaint when it found they could not be reached as their phones were switched off. The families went from pillar to post to raise the issue but only after the matter was raised by legislators in the ongoing budget session of the assembly. Bajad's body was found in Veshow Nallah in Mah area of Kulgam. «This is what we feared the most, as the forces picked up our men earlier as well but released them after a few days. Now we want the other two people alive,» said a relative of Bajad, who did not wish to be identified. «It seems hot liquid was poured on his head. He didn't have a single strand of hair.» Police informed the family about the body and later handed it over to the family members after medico-legal formalities, said the relative. «The condition of the body was such that we couldn't even bathe it properly,» he said. Bajad is survived by a six-month old baby girl.

"...We would all want Andaz Apna Apna 2. We have told Raj ji (director Rajkumar Santoshi) to work on the script. As soon as his script is ready, Salman and I would definitely want to work on it. I think audience would want to watch Andaz Apna Apna 2...Raj ji is working on the script," said the Bollywood star. Aamir will be seen next in «Sitaare Zameen Par», a sequel to his 2007 movie «Taare Zameen Par,» which marked his directorial debut and received critical acclaim. The actor revealed that «Sitaare Zameen Par», directed by RS Prasanna, will be released in June. «It's a thematic sequel. It is many steps ahead of 'Taare Zameen Par', which was about a special child who is struggling. Here in this film, 10 special people are the protagonists, and I'm the antagonist,» the actor said.

Navratna companies, have seen significant improvement in board meeting attendance by directors over the past four years, according to a survey by Excellence Enablers. The survey, which covered 13 Maharatna and 20 Navratna companies, found that in FY24, no director had zero attendance at board meetings. In contrast, in FY23, 14 directors had zero attendance. In FY22, there were 9 such directors, and 3 directors were absent from all board meetings in FY21. The Excellence Enablers' fourth edition of the survey emphasised that it is a reasonable expectation for all directors, both executive and non-executive, to attend every board meeting. Absences should only occur for extraordinary reasons that could not have been anticipated. While the legal requirement mandates that each director attend at least one board meeting per year, the survey finds this standard is clearly unsatisfactory. It suggests that directors who miss meetings for legitimate reasons should still be able to submit their comments on agenda items in advance so that they can be taken note of during discussions. Further, the survey by a Corporate Governance advisory firm said, «the question of discontinuing the appointment of Directors who have had zero attendance in the previous FY should be seriously considered». The survey, which analyses corporate governance data of Maharatna and Navratna companies from publicly available sources, also looked into other aspects of board governance, including board size, the presence of independent directors (IDs), and gender representation on boards.

Markets regulator Sebi has widened the ambit of the scope of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) by including any proposed fundraising activities agreements which can impact the management or control of the company, restructuring plans, and one-time bank settlements. The move is aimed at enhancing regulatory clarity, certainty and uniformity in compliance in the ecosystem. To give this effect, Sebi, in a notification issued on March 11, amended insider trading regulations. The new rules would come into force from June 10.

Finland has announced a new arms package for Ukraine amounting to around 200 million euros ($217 million) and pledged more defense cooperation with Kyiv

Siddaramaiah has thrown his weight behind his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin’s initiative to bring all likeminded political parties together on the issue of delimitation of constituencies. On his behalf, Dy CM DK Shivakumar will attend the joint action committee meeting Stalin has called in Chennai on March 22. Siddaramaiah, in a letter to the TN CM on Thursday, said his March 7 letter “raises very important issues of autonomy of States which have serious implications on the principles governing our polity. Particularly the issues of delimitation of the Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies based on new population benchmarks. These issues have to be discussed at length by the like minded states.” He added he wished to participate in the meeting but was not able to do so in view of his prior commitments and Shivakumar will represent Karnataka. “We remain committed to protecting federal principles and the rights of states,” the CM said in a post on X. «First JAC meeting in Chennai on March 22, 2025. Let us stand together not as separate political entities but as protectors of our people's future,» Stalin wrote in an earlier post on X. Congress and DMK are part of the INDI alliance, the political grouping that fought the BJP and its alliance in the Lok Sabha elections, last year.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is recalling Lot No: A1540076 of Levetiracetam 0.75% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1,000 mg/100 mL, single-dose infusion bags in the United States. The product is being recalled because the infusion bag is incorrectly labeled as Levetiracetam in 0.82% Sodium Chloride Injection 500 mg/100 mL single-dose bag, while the aluminum overwrap packaging correctly identifies the product as Levetiracetam in 0.75% Sodium Chloride Injection 1,000 mg/100 mL. Patients who are administered the mislabeled product will likely experience adverse events, as per the risk statement issued by the company. Because the infusion bag is labelled as 500 mg/100 mL but actually contains 1,000 mg/100 mL dose, the patient could receive double the dose of intravenous levetiracetam than intended which could lead to immediate and serious side effects including hypersensitivity reactions, liver injury, hematological toxicity, somnolence, fatigue, dizziness, coordination difficulties, agitation, aggression, depressed level of consciousness, respiratory depression, and coma, as per the company.

200 million euros (USD 217 million) and pledged more defense cooperation with Kyiv. The aid package for Ukraine involves artillery ammunition, «which is in great need right now,» said Finland's Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen as he signed a memorandum of understanding alongside his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov. Finland's Defence Ministry said other contents of the aid package would not be divulged at this time. Hakkanen said that Finland remains committed to supporting Ukraine and shares Kyiv's «view of the Russian threat in light of our historical experiences.» The areas of closer cooperation include information exchange, research and innovation, ammunition production, and defense industry projects in Finland and Ukraine, the ministry said. The minister said that the relationship was not a one-way street.

Gensol Engineering, in its meeting today, approved a 1:10 stock split along with a fundraise of $50 million through the issuance of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs), American Depository Receipt, Global Depository Receipt and/or other global listed/unlisted securities with options of conversion into equity shares of company. The company announced that it will split its existing equity shares from a face value of Rs 10 per share to Re 1 per share, effectively increasing the number of outstanding shares tenfold.

New Zealand police on Thursday (March 13, 2025) arrested two people and charged one of them in the case involving two schools which had received threat emails. Police launched an investigation to trace the threat email and zeroed in on an address in Māngere East. The officers then arrested a 20-year-old man and a woman. The man was later charged with the possession of a firearm. According to a New Zealand news portal, acting Counties Manukau District Commander Inspector Alison Brand informed that the duo taken into custody did not offer any resistance when they were confronted by the officers. «Investigation staff have been speaking with both of these individuals throughout the day. This is still very much an active investigation and we are limited in further comment at this stage,» said Brand. “Police have now charged a 20-year-old man with a firearms offence. This relates to a firearm located at a different property," she added. Police will produce the man before the Manukau District Court on Friday and may press more charges against him. The entire operation was carried out after a search warrant issued at the address on Thursday morning.

Dalmia Bharat Limited on Thursday said that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Guwahati Bench, has approved a Scheme of Arrangement involving Dalmia Cement (North East) Limited and Vinay Cement Limited. The order, dated February 21, 2025, directed a demerger and transfer of the cement and mining business operations from Vinay Cement Limited, a subsidiary of Dalmia Cement, to Dalmia Cement (North East) Limited, another material subsidiary of the company. The Scheme, which comes into effect from the appointed date of March 31, 2023, was sanctioned under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013. The parent company, Dalmia Bharat, is not a party to the Scheme, and no shares are set to be issued by or to the company as part of this arrangement. Both subsidiaries will continue to operate under the umbrella of the company post-approval, the cement major said in information to the exchanges.

Milan Parikh, Managing Director, Jainam Broking Ltd. In an interview with ETMarkets, Parikh said: “AI will not replace traders but will enhance their ability to make faster, more informed, and data-backed decisions. Those who integrate AI into their trading process will have a clear edge in today’s evolving markets,” Edited excerpts: