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Govt fixes gold import data after confusion over count

The Union government has found and resolved data discrepancies over gold imports, reducing the trade deficit in November from the previous $37.8 billion to about $32.8 billion, people familiar with the matter said on condition of anonymity.

CM orders probe in stampede, his deputy says sorry

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday announced a judicial inquiry into the Tirupati temple stampede in which at least six devotees were killed and close to three dozen others injured, while deputy CM Pawan Kalyan \"profusely apologised\" to the country and the Hindu community for the incident.

SC refuses to reconsider same-sex marriage order

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain review petitions challenging its October 2023 judgment that denied legal recognition to same-sex marriages and civil unions, dealing a setback to members of the LGBTQIA+ community and advocates for marriage equality rights.

Chances of finding survivors are slim

Rescuers involved in the ongoing operations to retrieve miners trapped inside an illegal coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district said that chances of finding any survivors are very slim, while citing zero visibility, murky water, and lack of a blueprint or map of the mine as key challenges the rescuers face.

India Rank Drops To 85th In Passport Index

India's ranking has dropped by five points to 85 this year in a global passport index, topped by Singapore for the second consecutive year.

RG KAR Rape-Murder Verdict Likely on Jan 18

The verdict in the August 9 rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata will be delivered by the city's Sealdah court on January 18, lawyers representing the victim's parents and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said after the in-camera trial ended on Thursday.

India a Key Regional, Economic Player: Taliban Foreign Minister

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan wants to strengthen political and economic relations with India, which is a \"key regional and economic player\", the Taliban's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has said.

3 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

The Sukma encounter is part of a series of successful anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh this year

Accident aid must take profession as a factor: Top court

SC ENHANCED THE COMPENSATION OF A DIAMOND CUTTER, WHO LOST VISION IN ONE EYE, SINCE HIS WORK DEMANDED A LOT OF PRECISION

CBI Files Fresh Case Against Karti Chidambaram Over 'Corruption'

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a new case against Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram, for alleged irregularities in foreign investment approvals, people familiar with the development said on Thursday.

US Hacker Likely Linked to '24 BSNL Data Breach

Cameron John Wagenius, a Communications Specialist Stationed in South Korea, Was Arrested on December 20 for Attempting to Sell Hacked Data from American Telecom Firms

1 Killed, Two Feared Trapped as Smelting Unit Silo Collapses

One worker was killed and another sustained injuries after a silo at a smelting plant in Mungeli district of Chhattisgarh collapsed on Thursday, police officials said.

Call on exclusion of creamy layer can only be taken by legislature

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the idea of excluding the \"creamy layer\" from reservations — mentioned in a landmark August 1, 2024 judgment — was a view expressed by a section of that bench, and that the power to decide on the sensitive issue remained with the legislature.

Fertiliser subsidy likely to stay at current level in FY26

The Centre's fertiliser subsidy allocation for FY26 is likely to stay close to the current year's spending, as fluctuations in the prices of key plant nutrients remain within a relatively narrow range, two persons familiar with the development said.

SAD Leaders Issuing ‘Distorted’ Statements, Claims Rebel Group

The Akali rebel group, led by Gurpartap Singh Wadala, on Thursday accused the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders of issuing \"distorted and illogical\" statements after their meeting with Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh.

Baddi SP post: HC asks govt to submit 3 names

The Himachal Pradesh high court has directed the government to submit the names of three Indian Police Service (IPS) officers on Friday for appointment as Baddi superintendent of police (SP), following which the court will appoint one of them at the post.

After 1.5k drugs cases in 2024, HP forms task force to tackle menace

Officials say main concern is rising use of heroin, especially in border districts

Con the cons: A crookedly creative approach to crime

Cases of digital arrest, and the resultant cybercrime, are a dime dozen with crooks now resorting to creativity to get what they want from their victims.

Three of Bambiha gang nabbed from Faridkot

POLICE SAY ACCUSED ARE CLOSE ASSOCIATES OF CATEGORY-A GANGSTER HARSIMRANJIT SINGH, WHO FACES 26 CRIMINAL CASES

Coalition is for strengthening nation, ending hatred: Farooq

Former chief minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said on Thursday the INDIA bloc was not just a political alliance for electoral gains, but about strengthening India and ending hatred.

If INDIA Bloc Was Only For LS Polls, Better Wind It Up: Omar

J&K chief minister expresses regret over 'lack of clarity' being exhibited by the coalition's leadership

Himachal Cabinet Okays Uniform 12% Stamp Duty

The cabinet on Thursday approved the levy of uniform stamp duty rate of 12% on transfer and lease transactions secured under Section 118(2)(H) of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972, with prior sanction from the state government.

War Veteran Hav Baldev Singh Passes Away at 93

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief at the death of veteran Havaldar Baldev Singh (retd).

3 LeT Associates Arrested in Kulgam, Arms, Ammo Seized

The local police on Thursday arrested three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF) terror associates in south Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials aware of the matter said.

Out on bail in Bihar job scam, Delhi bizman to face trial in Haryana

A CBI COURT IN PANCHKULA ON DECEMBER 4, 2024, LISTED THE TRIAL CASE FOR JANUARY 20 FOR CONSIDERATION ON CHARGE

Punjab legislators, ministers to boost AAP's Delhi poll campaign

Led by chief minister Bhagwant Mann, more than 70 Punjab MLAs, including ministers will be camping in Delhi to boost Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi campaign.

CM Saini Chairs Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting

Haryana chief minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini presided over a pre-budget consultation meeting for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 at Hisar's Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU) with farmers and agricultural scientists.

Cold weather conditions persist in Punjab, Haryana

Cold weather conditions continued to persist in Punjab and Haryana on Thursday with Moga being the coldest place as it recorded the minimum temperature of 2.3 degrees Celsius.

Hry blames lack of enforcement by dists for fall in sex ratio at birth

CMOs directed to conduct at least two raids per week; replace non-performing nodal officers

Indians Accused in Nijjar Case Still in Jail, Say Officials

The four Indian nationals arrested last year in connection with the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar remain in custody as they await their trial before the British Columbia Supreme Court.