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A HEART FOR ANIMALS

Delhiite Vipul Jain, an animal crusader, has started a 'Vote For Compassion' campaign in the hope that politicians will make animal welfare part of their poll agenda

UK report flags Khalistan, Hindu nationalism as threat

TWO types of extremism with their origins in the Indian subcontinent - pro-Khalistan extremism and Hindu nationalist extremism - have been flagged as threats to 'understand' in a leaked report into the UK government's 'Extremism Review'.

Capital Show Keeps Pretoria In Contention

A rejuvenated Pretoria Capitals claimed the honours in the Jukskei Derby with a six-wicket bonus point victory over Joburg Super Kings at Centurion on Tuesday evening.

CONSIDERACTIVITY-BASED LEARNING ACROSS INDIA

THE latest ASER, which shifted from being an annual status of education report to a biennial one in 2016, should gladden us.

India, UAE discuss ways to strengthen ties

IN his third official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since his re-appointment as External Affairs Minister in June 2024, S Jaishankar held meetings with the top leadership of the Gulf nation, reiterating India's commitment to keep ties on high priority and discussing regional developments.

Cash, AAP pamphlets found in Punjab ‘sarkar’ car

THE Delhi Police has intercepted a Punjab government-labeled vehicle carrying ₹10 lakh in cash, liquor bottles, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) pamphlets.

Mkt hoping for capital gains tax cut

Investors expect upcoming budget to reverse last year's capital gains tax shocks

REBUILD TRUST WITH CHINA, BUT VERIFY ACTIONS ON BORDER

IT'S encouraging that India and China are taking steps to rebuild trust and stabilise their relationship after four years of tensions.

Karnataka swimmers dominate pool

KARNATAKA, as expected, dominated the swimming pool, clinching five gold medals and setting a new meet record at the Syama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Complex in Haldwani on Wednesday.

India Bolstering Research Power for Olympics: Usha

INDIA is focusing not just on strengthening infrastructure capabilities, but also intellectual preparedness as it eyes hosting rights for the 2036 Olympic Games, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha said on Wednesday.

No action against docs for RG Kar stir: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed hospitals to regularise the unauthorised absence of doctors who protested against the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital, Kolkata demanding Justice for the victim and her family.

Stop vilifying campaigns and ensure fair elections', HC tells poll body

THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission to take strict measures against the use of malicious or defamatory campaign material that could disrupt the election environment.

Don rolls out VRS scheme for 2 million US federal staff

Gives them time till Feb 6 to accept package for govt downsizing that includes 8-mth pay

Andhra to be first state to introduce WhatsApp governance, says Naidu

ANDHRA Pradesh is set to become the first state to launch WhatsApp governance, offering 161 public services.

ED raid on ex-MUDA commissioner illegal: HC

THE High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday declared that the Enforcement Directorate's raid on the residence of Natesha DB, former MUDA commissioner, in connection with the alleged irregularities in allotment of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife BM Parvathy, as illegal, unwarranted and abuse of law.

No domicile quota for PG-NEET: SC

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday held that domicilebased reservations for post-graduate medical courses under state quotas are unconstitutional.

Delhi ab AAP ki nahi, Delhi ab hum sabki hogi

\"WE trust in Modi's guarantee, none else, not even the BJP leadership's,\" school teacher Meenakshi asserted as she joined women in droves to hear PM Narendra Modi, who launched his Delhi poll campaign on Wednesday.

GRAP 3 curbs return as AQI dips to 'very poor', panel to check pollution

THE Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reimposed Stage III restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday as pollution levels spiked.

Maha BJP minister demands ban on burqa in 10th and 12th board exams

MAHARASHTRA BJP minister Nitesh Rane on Wednesday urged education minister Dada Bhuse to prohibit burqa during the upcoming 10th and 12th grade state board examinations, citing security concerns and potential examination malpractices.

Dine, Décor and Drama!

As I write my column this week, I'm filled with a sense of anticipation. In a few hours, I'm hosting a dinner soiree for a party of 15 at home.

Odisha gets 593 deals worth ₹17L cr

As many as 145 MoUs signed during two days; investments set to generate 8.94 lakh jobs

ITC Hotels shares list at 30% discount to discovered price, crack another 5%

ITC Hotels (ITCHL) shares were listed at ₹188 apiece on the BSE, and at ₹180 apiece on the NSE on Wednesday.

Saini sips Yamuna water, says AAP leaders' minds filled with poison

AMID the row over AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's remark, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday took a couple of sips of water from the Yamuna and said there is no poison in water coming from his state to Delhi.

1985 Air India bomber suspect's killer sentenced

A Canadian court has sentenced a 24-year-old man to life after he pleaded guilty to the killing of a Sikh businessman, a suspect in the 1985 Air India bombing who was later acquitted, according to local media reports.

Massive jump in WAVES challenge registration

WITHIN three months, the number of registrations for different challenges under the first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) has increased from 5,000 to 75,000, officials said.

With the U.S. Out, Who Will Fill the Gap at W.H.O.?

The impact of Trump's order to withdraw from WHO will be felt all over the world while combating diseases. Critical links in global research & surveillance networks will be severed

Kejriwal opposed to reservation, says Rahul

STEPPING up his attack on AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the former Delhi chief minister is opposed to reservations and is against Dalits, backwards, minorities and the poor.

Alert school principal in Bihar steps in, stops tap water mixed with poison

The timely intervention of authorities in Bihar's East Champaran district averted a major incident on Wednesday after a poisonous substance was discovered in the water tank of a government middle school.

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BUILDING BUSINESSES

'Frenzy to reach Sangam nose leads to stampede'

NARROW POINT BELIEVED TO HOLD SIGNIFICANCE FOR 2ND AMRIT SNAN ● LIMITED AREA RESERVED FOR SEERS OF THE AKHARAS