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After Modi, Amir talks, Qatar ties in strategic zone

Aim to double bilateral trade from $14 bn in five years, enhance energy, trade partnership

49% of Himachal prone to landslides: IIT-R

FORTY-nine per cent of Himachal Pradesh is prone to medium-risk and 40 per cent to high-risk landslides, floods and avalanches, according to a recent study by the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar.

Foundation Laid for Madurai, Tiruchy Tidel Parks

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin via videoconferencing on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for two Tidel Parks—one each at Tiruchy and Madurai—that will be set up at a combined cost of ₹717 crore.

Registration of 19 foreign VC investors nixed

MARKET regulator Sebi has cancelled registration of as many as 19 foreign venture capital investors, all of them defunct in their respective jurisdictions, for not meeting the regulatory requirements here including not even once filing the quarterly reports.

Schools teaching not to 'believe in Constitution' triggers Jharkhand uproar

IN a shocking revelation, it has come to light that some schools run by villagers in the Maoist-infested areas in Jharkhand are reportedly teaching students to disregard the Indian Constitution.

Visitors seek bus stop at Birds Park

WITH the recently inaugurated Bird Park at Kambarasampettai emerging as a major tourist attraction in Tiruchy, visitors seek a dedicated bus stop near the park.

Illegal mining of coal kills couple, 5 kids orphaned

A couple were killed when soil caved in on them while they were digging for coal illegally in a village in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, police said on Monday.

Heavy rush, passengers with confirmed tickets scramble to board trains

JHARKHAND police on Monday reviewed the overcrowding at railway stations in the state following at least five women fainting at Ranchi railway station on Sunday because of unprecedented overcrowding.

Cong, BJP in war of words over DOGE election funding claims

THE political row over the alleged US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) funding in Indian elections escalated on Monday, with the BJP and the Congress trading barbs over the allegations.

WFI withdraws entries from 2nd Ranking Series

IN yet another disappointing news for Indian wrestlers, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Monday wrote to the organiser, the Albanian Wrestling Federation, expressing its inability to send the team for the second Ranking Series scheduled in Tirana from February 26 to March 2.

Places Of Worship Act Case Posted To April

The Supreme Court on Monday deferred hearing to the first week of April on a batch of petitions in connection with the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

National-ranking bridge event: Playing their cards right with big picture in mind

A DECK of cards is neatly arranged at the centre of a red velvety table.

Ryots seek release of Cauvery water to Uyyakondan

FARMERS from Arasangudi village in Thiruverumbur block have sought the intervention of the district collector to facilitate the release of Cauvery River water from the Mayanur Barrage into the Uyyakondan Canal as around 400 acres of samba paddy in the village are withering due to water scarcity.

Tackling Trump's Turnaround on Diversity Track

Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are being taken down across the US. It might be what Trump's America wants. But is it what India or the rest of the world wants too?

In a 1st, Assam House session outside Guwahati

ASSAM made history on Monday by holding an Assembly session outside the state's seat of power - Guwahati, for the first time.

41 Former Police Officers Arrested in Bangladesh for Committing Atrocities

POLICE in Bangladesh have arrested 41 former officers who are among 1,059 ex-policemen accused of committing atrocities during the 2024 student-led movement that led to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, officials and media reports said on Monday.

CT, least favoured but money-spinner

Tournament, which also marks return of an ICC event in Pakistan after 1996, begins in Karachi on Wednesday

Teachers' Assn Seek Release of SS Funds, Warn of Agitation

VARIOUS government teachers' associations have warned of protests if the central government continues to withhold ₹2,401 crore in Samagra Shiksha funds to Tamil Nadu citing its refusal to implement the three-language policy and PM SHRI schools in the state.

Baby Stands Tall for Kerala on Day 1

Veteran Sachin Baby steadied Kerala's innings with a resolute unbeaten half-century, guiding his team to 206/4 against a probing Gujarat attack on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy semifinal here.

Lured into trafficking by friend, reprieve for Indian on death row

THE UAE authorities have notified the Indian embassy that there is no immediate execution scheduled for Shehzadi, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the death of an infant under her care.

Woman murders husband, arrested

The Kumbakonam West police on Monday arrested a 38-year-old woman for allegedly murdering her husband.

Dilemma Of Desperate Deportées

HEN you leave a country, you leave much behind. Pardeep and Vijay Saini from Punjab, aged 22 and 19, smuggled themselves into the wheel-bay of a British Airways flight to Heathrow. When the plane reached an altitude of around 40,000 feet, the temperature around them would have plummeted to -40°C. About 10 hours later, as the plane was about to land, the wheel-bay opened and Vijay landed in England head first, dead on arrival.

In rare gesture, PM receives Emir of Qatar personally

IN a rare display of warmth and a departure from usual protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally went to the airport on Monday to welcome the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, who arrived in India for a two-day visit.

Setback to Sukhbir as SGPC chief resigns, offers to quit Akal Takht panel

HARJINDER Singh Dhami on Monday resigned as the president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) following condemnation from Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh regarding the sacking of Giani Harpreet Singh from Takht Damdama Sahib by the SGPC executive committee, which Dhami chairs.

World Bank officials arrive in Pak after two decades

PAKISTAN on Monday received a delegation of nine World Bank Executive Directors, the first such visit in two decades, as the country prepares for long-term cooperation with the bank.

Tariff not a hurdle for Indo-US trade deal, say officials

WITH the sword of high tariff hanging over its head, the government believes that the issue of reciprocal tariff and Bilateral Trade Agreement with the US can be dealt with separately.

Uncontrolled diabetes, sedentary lifestyle can result in peripheral nerve damage

Peripheral nerve damage is more commonly seen in urban areas due to lifestyle-related diseases like diabetes, obesity, and poor physical activities, while in rural areas it is caused by delayed diagnosis, often attributed to lack of awareness and healthcare access, says Dr Parthasarathy B, consultant neurologist at Apollo Adlux Hospital, Angamaly, in an interview with Anna Jose.

Tension after Nepal student ends life at KIIT over harassment

University asks students to vacate hostels, revokes decision after opposition

End of WTO Era, Seize Trade Pact Opportunity

ARSH Vardhan Shringla, who held a front-row seat to the first Donald Trump administration both as foreign secretary and Indian ambassador to the US, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is likely to bolster not only trade but also the overall bilateral roadmap.

Bahubali escapes death due to timely aid from Tangedco

TIMELY alert given by Mettupalayam forest range officials to Tangedco staff saved the life of a wild elephant, nick named Baahubali, after it damaged an electric post when it pushed a caryota urens (a type of palm) tree at Nellithurai near Mettupalayam on Sunday night.