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India doubles renewable energy capacity in Apr-Nov: Minister

NEW DELHI: Renewable energy capacity addition in the country almost doubled to 15 GW during the April-November period of this fiscal year, compared to a year ago, and the country is all set to become the renewable energy capital of the world, Union new and renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.

Lower Q2 GDP growth a temporary blip, says FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the lower-than-expected GDP growth of 5.4% in the second quarter was a \"temporary blip\" and exuded confidence that the economy will see healthy growth in the coming quarters.

Markets slump over 1% amid widespread selloff

Caution ahead of the US Fed rate decision, negative global trends weighed on indices

India scraps scheme for duty-free import of solar power equipment

NEW DELHI: India has scrapped a policy allowing duty-free imports of equipment for solar power generation, citing concerns over revenue losses.

Things back to normal: S Korea's acting leader

SEOUL: South Korea's acting leader vowed on Tuesday to convey to the world that things are back to normal following parliament's impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol, as rival parties squabble over the appointments of court justices who will determine whether to unseat or reinstate Yoon.

Massive quake crushes structures in Vanuatu

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila, including one used by foreign embassies.

15-YEAR-OLD GIRL KILLED 2 PEOPLE IN U.S. SCHOOL SHOOTING: POLICE

WASHINGTON: A 15-year-old female student was identified by police as the assailant who opened fire, on Monday, at a school in the US state of Wisconsin, where a fellow student and teacher were killed and the suspected shooter was found dead.

Ruling party MPs seek Trudeau's resignation

TORONTO: Hours after the shock resignation of his second-in-command, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was barely clinging on to power even as over a third of the ruling Liberal Party's MPs called for a change in leadership.

OpenAI expands ChatGPT-powered search to all users, challenges Google's dominance

IT ENABLES THE A.I. CHATBOT TO PROVIDE REAL-TIME INFORMATION

JUDGE DENIES TRUMP'S BID TO THROW OUT HUSH MONEY CASE

A judge, on Monday, ruled that Donald Trump's conviction for falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal should stand, rejecting the US president-elect's argument that a Supreme Court ruling nullified the verdict, a court filing showed.

Russian Gen killed by bomb in Moscow, Ukraine claims blast

Kirillov's assistant also died in the bombing, which was triggered remotely, according to Russian news reports

Search for missing trekker uncovers 2 skeletons near fort in Maharashtra

THANE: A search for a missing trekker last week at Harishchandra Fort, 180 km from Mumbai, took a grim turn when rescuers discovered two skeletons, one of which was identified as the missing person's, in the densely forested valley.

Ministerial blues haunt Mahayuti

Dissension within the Mahayuti is out in the open after chief minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis expanded his team of ministers on Sunday.

The disenchantment with the secular ideal

The secular ethos envisaged in the Constitution should be the foundation for governing India

When Colombo comes calling

President Dissanayake's visit should allay fears of a Sri Lankan pivot towards China

Pragmatism undergirds New Delhi's China policy

The outcome of two recent meetings, one between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and the other between defence minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese defence minister Dong Jun, indicate that the reset of India-China relations is proceeding apace.

Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India

Following the Union Cabinet's approval, the introduction in Parliament of amendment bills to usher in simultaneous elections is a significant moment for India's storied parliamentary democracy.

Panel cites low payment for 'poor' meals

THE PANEL WAS FORMED AFTER A SERIES OF FOOD POISONING INCIDENTS IN VARIOUS T'GANA GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

Trade deficit at a record $38bn as gold imports rise, exports decrease

GOLD IMPORTS JUMPED 332% TO $14.86 BILLION IN NOVEMBER 2024 COMPARED TO $3.44 BILLION IN THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR

Ustad, on and off the stage

An angelic presence has gone from our lives and I am grappling with that loss.

'Jai Shri Ram' slogan in mosque a crime? SC to decide

SC WONDERED IF A SHOUTING OF RELIGIOUS SLOGAN COULD INVOKE CHARGES OF OUTRAGING THE RELIGIOUS SENTIMENTS

SHAH CALLS FOR JOINT EFFORTS TO END LWE VIOLENCE BY MARCH 2026

SHAH WAS CHAIRING A REVIEW MEETING TO ASSESS THE LEFT WING EXTREMISM (LWE) SITUATION IN CHHATTISGARH

India merely an ally in 1971 victory: B'desh leader slams PM's post

DHAKA: Bangladesh interim government's law adviser Asif Nazrul has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on X commemorating Victory Day saying, \"India was merely an ally in this victory, nothing more.\"

BHUJBAL SPEAKS OUT OVER CABINET EXCLUSION, SAYS BJP IN FAVOUR

Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday launched a veiled attack on party president Ajit Pawar over his exclusion from the new council of ministers, claiming Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was in favour of his induction in the cabinet.

Oppn hits Out at BJP Over bill On simultaneous polls, seeks talks

NEW DELHI: After the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was formally introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, the Opposition has reacted sharply to it, criticising the move after members voted on it.

Edu min announces overhaul, NTA to only conduct entrances

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will not conduct any recruitment exams starting 2025 and will focus on only higher education entrance exams, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday.

No end to problems at night shelters in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Gulshan trembles as she wraps a wafer-thin blanket around herself and her children—aged 4 and 6. The woman, in her 20s, and her young children have sought refuge from Delhi's relentless winter at a night shelter in Meena Bazaar near Jama Masjid.

CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN IN DELHI FELL BY 8.6% IN 2024: DATA

NEW DELHI: The national capital has recorded a significant decline of nearly 8.6% in cases of crimes against women this year compared to 2023, according to data shared by the Delhi Police.

With ERCP launch, BJP can say it fulfilled main promise

JAIPUR: After a 20-year wait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the ambitious Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC)-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) that will provide water to 21 districts in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

SC grants bail to accused in Jal Jeevan Mission case

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Rajasthan Jal Jeevan Mission scam accused Sanjay Badaya in a money laundering case in which he has been accused of receiving bribes for arranging tenders for contractors in state departments.