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Sela tunnel to help boost army's posture near China border

The upcoming inauguration of the Sela tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, exactly five years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid its foundation stone in February 2019, signals a monumental enhancement in the army's logistical prowess in the strategic Tawang sector where Indian soldiers hold posts close to the contested border with China, said Lieutenant General Harpal Singh (retd), who oversaw critical phases of the project as the head of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

Kejriwal skips ED summons again in excise policy case

Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday skipped the sixth summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), seeking to question him in connection with the agency's investigation into a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22.

Farmers reject govt's formula, stir to go on

Farmer leaders from Punjab rejected on Monday the latest offer from the central government on guaranteeing floor prices for select crops, and announced that they will on Wednesday resume their march to the national Capital on - a plan that has prompted police in Haryana and Delhi to seal off key borders for days now.

Amethi face-off as Rahul yatra reaches lost citadel

The high-profile constituency of Amethi turned into a battleground on Monday as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi descended on the Uttar Pradesh town for the first public rally since his shock loss in 2019, only to face off against Union minister Smriti Irani who dared him to contest from the erstwhile family bastion again.

U.S. Should Lift Sanctions On Chinese Firms: Wang To Blinken

Washington should lift sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals, and that attempts to de-couple from China would only hurt the United States, China's foreign minister Wang Yi told US secretary of state Antony Blinken.

US Prez Says Ukrainian City's Fall Shows Impact Of Aid Delays

{Ukraine War} Eastern City Of Avdiivka Captured By Russian Forces

It's an honour to direct Raja Shivaji: Riteish Deshmukh

After the success of his directorial debut, Ved (2022), actor Riteish Deshmukh will helm his second film, Raja Shivaji. Thrilled to announce it on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, he says, \"Today, as we celebrate Shiv Jayanti, this is the perfect time to announce Raja Shivaji that's based on the life of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.\"

'MATTER OF GREAT PRIDE TO HAVE PLAYED SHIVAJI'

On the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Sharad Kelkar opens up on playing him on screen; calls it a once in a lifetime role

India shuttlers clinch women's Asia team championships title

Social media posts of India's male shuttlers on reaching Malaysia for the Badminton Asia Team Championships were going viral a week back. As the Thomas Cup champions, all eyes of the badminton world were on them.

Dhull and Sidhu hit tons, Delhi take lead

Centuries by Yash Dhull and Jonty Sidhu helped Delhi take the first-innings lead on Day 3 of their inconsequential Group D Ranji Trophy clash against Odisha here on Sunday.

After China miss, Manika hands India vital win against Hungary

Coming off two defeats in India's battling 3-2 loss to China in the opening group fixture, Manika Batra had a lot riding on her shoulders walking into the final match of the tie against Hungary locked at 2-2. India's top-ranked paddler delivered the result her team desperately needed, defeating Hungarian No. 1 Georgina Pota 3-0 (11-5,14-12, 13-11) in the deciding rubber to give the Indian women's team its first win at the 2024 World Team Table Tennis Championships in Busan on Sunday.

Rahul likely to return; Stokes close to bowling again

KL Rahul is set to return to the middle-order for the fourth Test in Ranchi starting on February 23, after missing the Visakhapatnam and Rajkot matches due to quadriceps and knee issues. \"He seems to be good,\" India skipper Rohit Sharma said on Sunday.

Jaiswal, Sarfaraz sparkle in sublime win

The Mumbai batters, belonging to the same school, are showing the same appetite for runs on the big stage

India's answer to EU carbon tax: green textiles

The textile industry is moving to shed its polluter tag by adopting a 'circular economy in order to avoid being snared by future climate change tax regimes such as the European Union's proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), two persons aware of the plans said.

Key to India Inc's margins forged in Chinese steel

India's steelmakers and user industries are keeping a close watch on the trajectory of Chinese steel exports, which could determine these companies' margins in the coming quarters.

Rising summer airfares fail to deter travellers

Flight tickets turn expensive due to rising demand and lower capacity

Harrison Ford's 'Star Wars' script fetches $13,600

{ UK AUCTION } DRAFT SNAPPED UP BY AN AUSTRIAN COLLECTOR

Over 400 detained for paying tribute to late Alexei Navalny

Over 400 people were detained in Russia while paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died at a remote Arctic penal colony, a prominent rights group reported.

Supporters of Imran clash with police over poll rigging allegations

Supporters of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party have clashed with police in various cities across the country as they staged protests against alleged rigging in the general elections held on February 8.

Israel strikes Gaza as US says it will veto new UNSC ceasefire vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US and international calls for a pathway to Palestinian statehood

India, EU to begin 7th round of discussions on FTA today

THE SIXTH ROUND CONSISTED OF 71 TECHNICAL SESSIONS COVERING 18 OF THE 23 POLICY AREAS AND CHAPTERS

Refrain from going to work: ITLF to govt staff

{CHURACHANDPUR VIOLENCE} GOVT WARNS OF ACTION

TOP COURT TO HEAR PAWAR'S PLEA AGAINST EC DECISION TODAY

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea of Sharad Pawar challenging an Election Commission order recognising the Ajit Pawar-led faction as the real Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

Jaishankar meets China's Wang Yi amid strain in ties

External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met briefly in Germany on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, their first meeting in over six months, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

Mamata takes on BJP by invoking Emergency

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday drew a parallel between arrests made by the Indira Gandhi-led Congress government during Emergency and those being made today by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regime using federal agencies, saying both were done with an eye on electoral gains.

3 TMC ministers meet residents of Sandeshkhali, CM targets BJP

Three West Bengal ministers on Sunday rushed to Sandeshkhali, which has been witnessing violent protests since early this month against allegations of sexual atrocities on women and land grabbing by local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, to speak to the residents about their grievances, even as chief minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for trying to create disturbance in the state.

6 suspected poachers from Myanmar die of starvation, dehydration in Andamans

Bodies of six suspected Myanmarese poachers were found in remote Narcondam island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an officer said on Sunday. It appears that the poachers died of starvation and dehydration on the small volcanic island after they ran out of ration, the official said.

Buzz over Nath son's shift to BJP grows

Speculation continued on Sunday over senior Congressman Kamal Nath and his son Nakul Nath's plans to leave the party, with both leaders not quelling rumours of a possible switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Jharkhand is ready to conduct a caste survey, says new CM

Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren on Sunday announced a caste survey to enumerate the state's caste composition, with officials indicating that the exercise will be held after the Lok Sabha elections in April-May.

3 AAP councillors join BJP as mayor resigns

{CHANDIGARH MAYORAL POLL} AHEAD OF SC HEARING