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AKHARAS, KALPVASIS TO GET SUBSIDISED RATION DURING MEGA FAIR

CM underscores need for further strengthening of disaster management, cyber security

Mandoli jail inmate alleges threat, staff claim 'revenge'

A suspected gangster lodged in Mandoli jail has alleged that a prison officer threatened him and demanded money from him.

Shiv Murti-Nelson Mandela tunnel faces green concerns

Objections raised Union environment ministry to take a final call on granting clearance to the project

Man attempts self-immolation alleging harassment by police

An e-rickshaw owner attempted self-immolation at the office of the senior superintendent of police in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun on Wednesday alleging police harassment and threats of false cases, officials said.

Temple in Moradabad Reopens After 44 Years

Decades after it was closed over communal violence in Moradabad, a temple in the Daulatabagh area has been reopened by local administration and authorities, according to officials.

Former DM, cops among 26 booked over illegal demolition of house

The Uttar Pradesh Police have lodged an FIR against a former district magistrate of Maharajganj, besides several administrative and police personnel, over the alleged illegal demolition of a house without issuing a prior notice here in 2019, officials said on Wednesday.

Cabinet Announces Extension of Farm Welfare Programmes

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday announced extension of two major farm welfare schemes, namely 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme as well the one-time special package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) beyond the NBS subsidy at the rate of ₹3,500 per MT for the period from January 1 this year till further orders.

10 Dead After Truck Crashes Into Crowd In New Orleans

At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured when a truck drove into a large crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter early on Wednesday, a city government agency said.

Govt Versus LG On Claims Over Religious Sites In National Capital

Delhi chief minister Atishi on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of planning to demolish Hindu temples and a Buddhist religious place in the city, adding that the AAP, on the other hand, has promised to provide Rs 18,000 monthly honorarium to the priests and granthis.

Focus on placement more than power does the trick for Sreeja

After her 2023 low, the 26-year-old table tennis player from Hyderabad won events and rose to a high of world No 21

Vaishali lone Indian to make world blitz knockout rounds

Magnus Carlsen returned to the tournament in jeans and played Hans Niemann, Vassily Ivanchuk audibly sobbed after a loss, 46th seed Aravindh Chithambaram defeated world No.3 Hikaru Nakamura and Daniil Dubov forfeited his game because he reportedly overslept – the penultimate day of the World Rapid and Blitz tournament (blitz section) wasn't short of drama.

Mhatre makes world record in Vijay Hazare

Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre created a world record by becoming the youngest to score more than 150 runs in a List A game, Punjab's Abhishek Sharma hammered a 96-ball 170 against Saurashtra, while Jharkhand's Utkarsh Singh's 91 fired his team to a big win against Odisha, in their respective Vijay Hazare Trophy matches on Tuesday.

IGU poll confusion as IOA recognises Shetty's faction

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has given recognition to the Indian Golf Union (IGU) faction led by Harish Kumar Shetty after having \"reviewed the facts\" and \"examined the procedural adherence\" of the contentious December 15 polls.

Sachin, SCG 2004, and 241 lessons in restraint

As Rohit, Virat and Rishabh face scrutiny for the MCG loss, the Tendulkar classic from 2003-04 can inspire them

Australia Optimistic on Starc fitness for fifth Test in Sydney

Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he was optimistic on Tuesday that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the decisive fifth Test against India while also backing misfiring Mitch Marsh.

From T20 push to WTC final, the Proteas story

South Africa cementing the World Test Championship final spot hasn't probably hit the right spot.

Cash heap spurs call for buybacks and dividends

HCL, BHARAT ELECTRONICS, LTIMINDTREE, SIEMENS, AND SUN TV LEAD WITH ₹46,870 CRORE IN COMBINED CASH RESERVES

Rajya Sabha's Panel to Review CCI's Commitment Scheme

The Rajya Sabha's committee on subordinate legislation led by Milind Deora will review a scheme offered by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in March allowing businesses to avoid anti-trust probes by making commitments to change their conduct, two persons privy to the development said.

Delhi May Ban Fuel for Old Vehicles to Curb Air Pollution

Do you still drive an end-of-life vehicle (ELV) in Delhi-NCR? You may be refused fuel if caught, officials aware of the plan to curb pollution in the city said.

Cos Expected to Up Gen AI Investments by Half This Year

Companies worldwide are expected to spend 50% more on adopting generative AI (GenAI) technologies in 2025 compared to last year, according to a report from an American technology research and IT advisory firm.

Core Sector Growth Hits 4-Month High of 4.3% in November

India's infrastructure output, which accounts for about two-fifths of industrial production, jumped to a four-month high in November, driven by a rise in six of the eight core constituent sectors during the month.

Govt confident of meeting 4.9% fiscal deficit target

Focus on capex, welfare, and fiscal discipline to help sustain growth

Court Rejects Pentagon's Bid to Overturn 9/11 Plea Deals

A military appeals court has ruled against Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's effort to throw out the plea deals reached for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants in the 9/11 attacks, a US official said.

China Denies Claims of US Treasury Cyberattack

Beijing on Tuesday hit back at accusations that a China state-sponsored actor was behind a cyber breach at the US Treasury Department, calling the claims \"groundless\".

S Korea Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon

South Korean officials have said they will look into whether the Muan airport's localiser should have been made with lighter materials

No one can stop China reuniting with Taiwan

No one can stop China's \"reunification\" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech, on Tuesday, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people.

German Leaders Slam Musk for Backing Far-Right Party AfD

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his deputy, Robert Habeck, used their New Year addresses to castigate Elon Musk over his backing for a far-right party in February's snap election.

Pak Govt, PTI to Meet Over Political Dispute

The Pakistan government and opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiators are scheduled to meet for a crucial in-camera meeting to resolve sticky political differences, a report said on Tuesday.

Russia gas flow to Europe via Ukraine to halt as deal ends

Russian natural gas flows to Europe across Ukraine appear poised to halt on Wednesday, after a transit deal expires, raising the stakes for the continent's energy security as it draws heavily on reserves.

Optimism, with a dose of caution

India has held strong in the bleak global milieu of war and climate crisis, but there are challenges in the new year that it must deftly navigate