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Mastering frontier tech a need of the hour: Rajnath

Unconventional tools including information warfare, artificial intelligence (AI)-based warfare, proxy warfare, electro-magnetic warfare, space warfare and cyber-attacks pose a big challenge in today's times, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday while addressing officers at the Army War College in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.

Two Arrested For Assaulting Army Officer In Kochi NCC Camp

Two people were arrested on Monday for allegedly assaulting an Army officer at a camp held for NCC cadets at KMM College, Thrikkakara, in Kochi last week, police said.

Pushpa-2 Stampede Was Avoidable If Steps Taken: Kalyan

The stampede that took place during the screening of the movie, \"Pushpa-2\" at Sandhya Theatre, which led to the death of a 35-year-old woman and injuries of her minor son, could have been avoided had sufficient precautions been taken, Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan said on Monday, adding that police cannot be blamed for the arrest of actor Allu Arjun who went to watch the movie.

K Vijayanand Named Andhra Pradesh's New Chief Secretary

Senior IAS officer K Vijayanand will be the new chief secretary of Andhra Pradesh in place of Neerabh Kumar Prasad, who will retire on Tuesday on completion of his term, said an official order released late on Sunday.

T'gana Assembly Urges Centre to Confer Bharat Ratna on Ex-PM

The Telangana state assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Centre to confer the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, posthumously on former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who died on December 26.

IIT-Madras to Host Tech Fest From Jan 3-7

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) will hold the 26th edition of its annual tech festival \"Shaastra\" from January 3 to 7.

Death penalty for stalker who threw woman in front of train

THE CRIME TOOK PLACE IN CHENNAI ON OCTOBER 13, 2022. THE VICTIM, S SATHYA DIED ON THE SPOT AND ON HEARING THE NEWS, HER FATHER DIED OF A HEART ATTACK, A DAY LATER

NCW flags lapses in probe as Anna Varsity row rages

A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women (NCW) has found certain shortcomings following a probe into the sexual assault on the second-year Anna University student, commission member Mamta Kumari said on Monday, even as political uproar over the incident on the campus of the Chennai-based university intensified.

MLA's condition improved slightly, on ventilator support

A day after Thrikkakara Congress MLA Uma Thomas fell from a stage and sustained serious injuries at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, Kerala police arrested one person and detained another on Monday for alleged negligence and flouting of safety guidelines at the dance event.

BJP Ups Demand for Priyank's Resignation

Mounting pressure on the ruling Congress in Karnataka, the BJP on Monday reiterated its demand for a CBI inquiry into the contractor's suicide and resignation of minister Priyank Kharge.

Cases That Dominated K'taka Politics This Year

The Karnataka politics was embroiled in allegations of corruption and sexual harassment against leaders across parties in 2024.

Suresh Lodges Complaint Over 'Misuse' of Name in Robbery Case

Congress leader DK Suresh on Monday lodged a complaint with the police here seeking action against a woman who allegedly cheated some people by misusing his name.

K'taka politics this year

Several ambitious projects undertaken for Bengaluru's progress remain unfinished

K'taka to Move SC Against Bail Granted by HC to Actor Darshan

The Karnataka government has decided to challenge the high court's decision on granting bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and others accused in the Renukaswamy murder case.

Sanctioned trophy hunting by another name a grey area in man-animal conflict

The steady shrinkage of natural habitats and the resultant rise in man-animal conflict have led to increasing incidents of big cats being labelled \"man-eaters\" and caught or shot down in authorised kills by hobby hunters deployed by authorities, triggering a wider debate on the ethical as well as environmental dimensions of the practice.

CM Urges Maoists To Give Up Arms, Promises Aid

Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday appealed to the Maoists involved in violent activities to surrender and join the democratic mainstream.

Ravi Accuses Police of 'Ill-Treatment', Urges Guv to Take Strict Action

Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi on Monday urged Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot to take necessary legal action against the police personnel involved in his alleged \"illegal arrest\" and for \"ill-treating him\" while he was in police custody in connection with a sexual harassment case registered against him for using derogatory remarks against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar.

Slowly seeing a hierarchy on OTT as well: Kritika Kamra

Actor Kritika Kamra has had a busy year with the second season of Gyaarah Gyaarah and shooting for the web series Matka King opposite actor Vijay Varma.

The era of chaotic customisation ft charms, DIY, and more

After years of minimalism, the Y2K revival has now cast a spotlight on chaotic customization. This trend is about making your style uniquely yours.

Two years ago I had resigned myself to a quiet retirement: Zeenat Aman reflects on 2024

Actor Zeenat Aman recently shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, reflecting on the year gone by.

Humpy: From retirement plan to a second world rapid crown

Her win caps a golden year for Indian chess after Gukesh won the World title and India claimed the Open and Women's titles in the Budapest Olympiad

Vedang Raina: It has been a crazy year in the best way possible

While excited to step into 2025, actor Vedang Raina looks back fondly at 2024, calling it \"a crazy year in the best way possible\".

Steelers Defeat Patna Pirates To Clinch Maiden PKL Crown

Haryana Steelers secured their first-ever Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title in an electrifying final against Patna Pirates at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune on Sunday.

City get much-needed win, Forest move to 2nd on table

In his 500th game in charge of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola had some reasons to smile again.

I want to prove my critics wrong: Reddy

A day after he became the toast of a nation, Nitish Reddy showed just why he is here to stay.

India fail to cash in on Bumrah's brilliance

As we head into a rare fifth day of a Test match, the promise of what is to come is enticing.

When accuracy, relentlessness script symphony

Each time Jasprit Bumrah bowls, he forces everyone watching to examine the preconceptions of the prototypical fast bowler.

Rabada unlikely batting star as SA beat Pak to enter WTC final

An emotional Temba Bavuma hailed the character of his team after South Africa qualified for the World Test championship final with a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday.

Insurers May Sell Related Services, Products

Auto repair from your car insurer and fire extinguishers courtesy your home insurer? Not outlandish ideas, but part of the government's plans to allow insurance companies to sell related products and services.

PSB Headcount Slips To 13-Yr Low

The number of employees at India's public sector banks (PSBs) is at its lowest in 13 years, showed latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with mergers leading to slower branch expansion and many finding greener pastures elsewhere.