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River rafting event to be held in Sharda

The river rafting event for the 38th National Games will be held in the Sharda river in Champawat district, officials familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

'Pretty crazy': Tien youngest since Nadal into Melbourne last 16

Teenage qualifier Learner Tien said it was \"pretty crazy\" after becoming the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round since Rafael Nadal in 2005 when he overcame Frenchman Corentin Moutet on Saturday.

Action taken against 750 land law violations in Uttarakhand: Dhami

\"We have been taking action against those who are meddling with 'mool swaroop' (original features) of the state. PUSHKAR SINGH DHAMI, Uttarakhand CM

Pharmacy council mandates 1:20 as teacher-student ratio in BPharm

EDUCATORS CRITICISED THE MOVE, ALLEGING IT WOULD LEAD TO REDUCED TEACHER RECRUITMENTS

Two officials injured after mob attacks revenue team; 15 held

The incident occurred in Ward Number 5 in Harialal of Salempur.

Colour coded flags give teerth purohits a unique identity

Each of the over 1000 families of teerth purohits (pilgrim guides) have a different flag or \"Nishan\" of varying colours, sizes, shapes and symbols.

Gaza ceasefire to begin on Sunday, after Israeli government's approval

A ceasefire in the Gaza war will begin on Sunday at 8:30am (local time), mediator Qatar said on Saturday after Israel's Cabinet voted to approve the truce and hostage-prisoner release deal.

Canada's foreign minister promises 'Trump tax' on US in response to tariffs

Americans will be hit by a \"Trump tariffs tax\" if the US president-elect increases customs duties on Canadian products, the Canadian foreign minister said on Friday, pledging a hard-hitting response in any trade war.

I thought children's books may become irrelevant... But they're still going strong

David Walliams, best-selling author of children's books like Gangsta Granny, The World's Worst Children and Ratburger, is in India on his first book tour.

Somewhere Rover the rainbow

A matchbox coffin for a fly who once lived in an office; a headstone for a messenger pigeon; a snail who 'lived life well'... a new book documents unusual memorials for beloved animals

Why Ahmedabad?

There are cities better qualified, better prepared, more eager – and more in need – of a megawatt event like the Olympics

12 Suspended Midnapore Doctors Charged With Culpable Homicide

The 12 doctors, who were suspended in connection with the death of a woman after childbirth following alleged administration of 'expired' intravenous fluid in a state-run hospital in West Bengal, have been charged with the culpable homicide section of the BNS, a senior officer said on Saturday.

Hoffman, Hoey Share PGA Tour Lead in La Quinta

Charley Hoffman, seeking a fifth US PGA Tour title at the age of 48, had 10 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 on Friday to share the halfway lead in the American Express tournament with Rico Hoey of the Philippines.

U.P.'s most wanted Guddu Muslim suspected to have fled to Dubai

He is accused in the Feb 2023 Umesh Pal murder case and carries Rs 5 lakh reward on his arrest

Champawat Admin Starts Preps for Purnagiri Fair

The Champawat district administration has started preparations for the Purnagiri fair that will begin from March 15, officials familiar with the matter said.

Complete drone-based land surveys in villages: Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed the revenue department to complete drone-based land surveys in the remaining villages within the stipulated time and take help of 'drone didis' for the job.

TikTok Ban in US Looms as Trump Seeks Ways to Delay It

TikTok says it will \"go dark\" in the United States on Sunday, threatening access to the app for 170 million users, unless the government provides assurances that a law mandating its sale or ban won't be used to punish service providers.

3 Bodies Found From Collapsed Coal Hopper in Odisha Plant

The bodies of three missing labourers were on Saturday recovered from the debris of a collapsed coal hopper on the premises of a cement plant in Sundergarh district of Odisha after a 36-hour rescue operation, police said.

S Korea: Impeached president argues for his release in court

South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday argued for his release before a Seoul judge as the court reviewed whether to grant a law enforcement request for his formal arrest.

Unhealthy and Unacceptable: Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt Slams Conditions at India Open

Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt has slammed the conditions of the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium which is hosting the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, while also terming the national capital's pollution level as \"unhealthy and unacceptable.\"

Mela Headcount Has Scientific Basis, 10 Cr Expected on Mauni Amavasya: CM

Data derived from advanced technology, 3,700 cameras deployed, AI used in video analysis, says government

Issues that will come under Trump 2.0 fire

At times, the best way to understand the future is to raise questions about it. You may not have the answers, but you will, at least, identify the concerns. This should prepare you for what to expect as the future unfolds.

Mahakumbh a grand festival of Indian culture: Rajnath

Rajnath said the mega religious event is a grand spiritual and cultural festival that embodies the essence of Indianness.

Annihilating caste in universities & colleges

Tweak the 2012 Promotion of Equity Regulation to expand its jurisdiction, and ensure better enforcement of its existing provisions

2 Cooks Arrested for 'Spitting' on Food, Say Police

Two men were arrested on Saturday for allegedly spitting on rotis before placing them in the tandoor at an eatery shop during Uttarayani fair, police said.

RG Kar Case: Roy 'Guilty', Says Court

Case that shook the nation

Moderna Gets $590 Million From U.S. To Develop Bird Flu Vaccine

The US government has awarded Moderna $590 million to advance the development of its bird flu vaccine, as the country doubles down on efforts to tackle increasing infections in humans.

Bumrah picked subject to fitness; Jaiswal in ODI squad

Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Saturday named in India's squad for the Champions Trophy with his availability depending on fitness, and talented opener Yashasvi Jaiswal expectedly received the nod from the selectors, who also brought back Mohammed Shami in the national fold.

Over 1,000 women set to be ordained, gain entry into Akhadas

In the ongoing Mahakumbh, the 13 Akhadas (recognised Hindu monastic orders) are gearing up to hoist the flag of tradition once again during the upcoming Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya on January 29 as they prepare to induct a new generation of ascetics with a significant surge in female ascetics.

ED Restitutes Properties Worth ₹289cr in Pen Urban Bank Case

The Mumbai unit of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has transferred immovable properties valued at ₹289.54 crore to the Competent Authority under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act.