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Closure of Hindenburg Research does not mean a clean chit for 'Modani': Cong

The Congress on Thursday asserted that the closure of Hindenburg Research is not a clean chit for \"Modani\" and reiterated its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the Adani issue.

ED grills KTR for 7 hours

Before interrogating him the ED had grilled the special chief secretary Arvind Kumar

Netanyahu says 'last minute crisis', delays Gaza truce

Israeli airstrikes, meanwhile, killed dozens of people across the war-ravaged territory

A strategic restoration of ties

On January 8, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Mishri met Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai, signaling the expansion of India's bilateral ties with Afghanistan.

Gangasagar emerges as India's premier pilgrimage destination: Minister

Despite the ongoing Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh, the Gangasagar Mela on the shores of the Bay of Bengal has once again proven its status as one of India's premier pilgrimage destinations.

Explosives haul case: 3 days police custody for BJP booth agent

The BJP booth agent of Rampurhat in Birbhum district has been sent to three days police custody by a court in an explosives seizure case.

Reverse Trend: RedoQ shifts HQ from UK to Kolkata, plans to invest ₹100 cr by 2026

In what can be branded as setting a reverse trend, UK-based RedoQ, engaged in IT products, and FinTech, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and branding & digital marketing, is now shifting its headquarters to Kolkata.

SIT Formed as Mystery Deaths Reach 15 in Rajouri

The police on Thursday constituted an SIT to investigate the mysterious deaths in the Budhal village of Rajouri where the toll has increased to 15 with another child losing her life last evening.

UGC's standing committee to monitor universities on awarding PhD degrees

The University Grant Commission (UGC) has banned three universities in Rajasthan from enrolling scholars under the PhD programme for the next five years from the academic session 2025-26 to 2029-30.

Death toll rises to 87 as standoff between police and miners ends in South Africa

The death toll in a months-long standoff between police and miners trapped while working illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa has risen to at least 87, police said Thursday as they wound down a rescue operation that has pulled more than 240 survivors out from deep underground.

US Short Seller Hindenburg Research Shuts Shop, BJP Targets Congress

The founder of the US-based short seller Hindenburg Research, Nate Anderson (photo), announced on Thursday that he has decided to close down the operations of his investigative firm.

2 elephants intrude into Burdwan forests from Bankura, leave residents panicked

Two tusker elephants crossed the Damodar river and sneaked into the Gopalpur forests near here under the Burdwan Forest Division in the early morning hours today.

Cabinet approves setting up of 8th Pay Commission for central govt employees

Union Cabinet has decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners.

Daily wager kills family, ends own life

The police have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact sequence of events and the factors leading to this tragedy

Assam Govt Detects 220 Illegal Coal Mines in Umrangso; Judicial Probe Ordered Amid Rescue Efforts

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Thursday said 220 illegal coal mines have been detected in the Umrangso region, raising alarms over the environmental, legal, and safety challenges posed by unregulated mining activities.

ER works on increasing sectional speed, punctuality

The journey time between Kolkata and Delhi is expected to be reduced considerably in the near future.

SC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking Release of Pakistani Prisoners from Indian Jails

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a public interest plea seeking direction to the central government to release Pakistani nationals languishing in Indian jails even after having completed their sentences, getting acquitted, or against whom no case has been made out.

Averting youth exodus: Rebuilding Bhutan by investing in its future

Like many developing nations, Bhutan stands at a crossroads, grappling with the heartbreaking exodus of its youth.

Traditional wisdom, modern challenges

In a cluster of villages inhabited by Tharu tribals in the terai area of Uttarakhand, a nutrition survey discovered that despite other problems, people had managed to avoid malnutrition to a remarkable extent.

PM's Leadership Delivered Transformative Beginning

From scientific breakthroughs to infrastructure projects, PM's actions reflect a vision of a Viksit Bharat

Arsenal Win London Derby vs Spurs, Cut Liverpool's Lead

Arsenal narrowed Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League to four points thanks to a 2-1 win at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the north-London derby.

Yamal conjures up Messi memories after Barca run riot over Madrid, Betis

When Lamine Yamal glided past two Real Madrid defenders before coolly tucking the ball just inside the post, it was hard not to get a shiver that Lionel Messi was back in a Barcelona jersey.

Patna HC asks BPSC, govt to respond to students' plea by 30 January

The Patna High Court heard the writ petition challenging the 70th Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary) conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) on 13 December 2024, on the basis of alleged paper leak, on Thursday.

Fadnavis rejects Oppn's 'unsafe' allegation after Saif attack

'When such famous people are not safe in their homes and offices, how can a common man feel safe,' Congress leader and Mumbai North Central MP Professor Varsha Gaikwad said

Saif Ali Khan Undergoes Surgery After Stabbing Attack

Hindi film actor Saif Ali Khan was injured after he was attacked by an intruder with a knife inside his residence in Mumbai early Thursday morning.

Farmers' concerns can't be put on backburner: Vice prez Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday emphasised that the issues concerning farmers need timely resolution, saying the nation cannot afford to put concerns of farmers on the back burner.

Cabinet approves ₹ 3,984 crore third launch pad at Sriharikota

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday successfully completed the docking of two spacecraft as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), making India the fourth country after the USA, Russia and China to accomplish the feat.

Cabinet Approves Constitution of 8th Pay Commission

The Union Cabinet has decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners.

Reasoned approach to vaping needed

In the never-ending debate on public health, some products are subjected to great scrutiny while others enjoy free access to markets.

BSF Dismantles Human Trafficking Racket Along India-Bangladesh Border in Meghalaya

The arrests took place on Sunday evening near the Dawki area, following actionable intelligence reports, officials confirmed on Tuesday.