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Govt Diverts Natural Gas From LPG To City Retailers

The government has slashed allocation of natural gas used for LPG production, and diverted the low-priced fuel to city gas retailers like Indraprastha Gas Ltd and Adani-Total Gas Ltd to meet a part of their requirement for CNG/piped cooking gas supplies, according to an official order.

PM E-Drive e-bus Subsidy to be rolled out from March

The subsidy for electric buses under the PM E-Drive scheme is likely to be disbursed starting March, according to two officials aware of the matter.

State Borrowings to Surge About 18% in Q4

Higher borrowings expected to drive capex, helping economic recovery

Biden Blocks US Steel Sale to Japan's Nippon

President Joe Biden on Friday blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry.

N Korea says South in 'political chaos' over Yoon arrest drama

South Korea's presidential guards and military troops prevented authorities from arresting impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday in a tense six-hour stand-off inside Yoon's compound in the heart of Seoul.

IS May Try To Exploit New Orleans Attack, Warns US

US officials are warning that Islamic State (IS) will try to use the deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans to spur more acts of violence, even as they say there's no sign the group directed the incident, according to an assessment obtained by Bloomberg News.

Alcohol Labels in US Should Carry Cancer Warning

Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, the US Surgeon General said on Friday in a move that could signal a shift towards more aggressive tobacco-style regulation for the sector.

Appeals court in US blocks Biden-era 'net neutrality' rules

A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that US regulators overstepped their authority by reinstating \"net neutrality\" rules governing internet service providers, dealing a blow to the Biden administration.

Nick Clegg exits as Meta taps GOP's Joel Kaplan to lead global policy team

US tech giant Meta Platforms has elevated prominent Republican Joel Kaplan to be its chief global affairs officer, replacing Nick Clegg.

Friends with lasting benefits

Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners by Sreeram Chaulia highlights the intricacies of the country's partnerships with Japan, Australia, USA, Russia, France, Israel, UAE

Most people just want a good protagonist

The American author of children's books, on espionage novels and honouring his ancestors in his work

Modi Slams 'AAPda' Govt Amid Big Delhi Infrastructure Push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday, likening Delhi's ruling party to a disaster and calling for the defeat of former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the upcoming assembly elections, while opening a string of big-ticket infrastructure and educational projects in the Capital.

Why Maithili Deserves Classical Language Status

The campaign for classical language status for Maithili has recently gained renewed momentum, especially following the Union Cabinet's approval of classical language recognition for five new languages including Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit.

No end to farm economy unease

The problem is deeper than MSP and loan waivers - only an objective conversation between the two sides can mitigate the crisis

India Shows The Way On Energy Transformation

Electricity demand is booming around the world. As the digital economy expands and evolves with advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), entrepreneurs, workers, students, farmers, artists, and others are plugging in to leverage new tools and more electricity than ever.

Money Lesson for 2025: Keep Faith in Basics

There is little reason to panic: Stay diversified between debt and equity, instead of chasing high-risk instruments or treating the stock markets a gambling den

SC: Failure to appear in court separate offence

The Supreme Court has ruled that the offence of ignoring a court-issued proclamation to appear is a \"standalone\" crime that continues to hold even if the accused is cleared of the charges for which the direction was issued.

India Says Maldives Symbolizes Our 'Neighbourhood First' Policy

India on Friday pledged its continued support for the Maldives as the Indian Ocean archipelago grapples with economic issues, signalling a growing thaw in bilateral relations that went through a rough patch last year.

BPSC Stir Rages on Amid Political Slugfest; Rahul Slams 'Big Injustice'

Protests seeking cancellation of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) preliminary exams intensified on Friday with supporters of Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, disrupting rail and vehicular movement in Patna, while police stopped a few students' organisations from marching to the residence of chief minister Nitish Kumar.

Allu Arjun gets bail in theatre stampede case

The Nampally court in Hyderabad granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Friday in connection with the December 4 Sandhya theatre stampede that claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and injured her son, people familiar with the matter said.

SC Issues Notice on CBI Plea Against Acquittal of Dera Chief in 2002 Case

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in an appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the Punjab and Haryana high court's decision to acquit Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder of the Sirsa-based Dera's manager Ranjit Singh.

'T' for 'terrorism', not 'tango': India hits back at Pak jibe

PAKISTAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER ISHAQ DAR HAD SAID IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO WHEN ASKED ABOUT THE POSSIBLE RESUMPTION OF TRADE WITH INDIA

SP injured in Manipur as mob attacks office

The superintendent of police, along with several others, sustained injuries on Friday after protesters attacked his office in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district of Manipur to push for removal of central forces from Saibol village bordering Imphal East, officials aware of the matter said.

'Nothing to Be Alarmed About': Centre on China HMPV Outbreak

The Union health ministry on Friday sought to allay concerns over reports of outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, saying that there is \"no substantial increase\" in the number of cases viral respiratory illnesses in the country.

SC: Disastrous to shift trial just because a politician is involved

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would be \"disastrous\" to transfer a trial outside a state merely because a political leader is involved because such a move could cast doubt on the independence of the entire judiciary within that state.

Tribunal Okay's 5-Yr Extension of Ban on SFJ

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, presided over by Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta of the Delhi high court, on Friday confirmed the Union government's decision to extend the ban on Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) as an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Missing since Jan 1, Chhattisgarh journalist's body found in a tank

A 28-year-old journalist was found murdered on Friday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, two days after he went missing while reportedly on his way to meet the brother of a local road contractor.

My apology was for the victims, not terrorists

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday clarified that his recent apology over the ethnic violence in the state was directed at the victims, not \"terrorists\".

SC Plans Pan-India Tags for Vehicles to Mark Fuel-Type

The Supreme Court on Friday announced its intention to invoke its constitutional powers under Article 142 to make it mandatory for vehicle owners across all states and Union Territories (UTs) to adopt colour-coded stickers for petrol and diesel vehicles.

RSS lathi-training instills bravery, not for display

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) does not train its cadres to use the \"lathi\" (stick) for fighting or public display, but because it instills bravery and teaches one to be steadfast, the body's chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Friday.