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Netanyahu sends team to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized a delegation to travel to Qatar for discussions on a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, his office said on Thursday, possibly the last effort to secure a deal before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

South Korea begins lifting jet wreckage after deadly crash

South Korean investigators said on Friday they expected to find more human remains as they began lifting the wreckage of the Jeju Air jet that crashed on landing last weekend killing all but two of the 181 passengers and crew aboard.

Zelensky: 'Unpredictable' Trump could help end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview aired on Thursday that US President-elect Donald Trump's \"unpredictability\" could help end the war with Russia.

Thai PM Declares Over $400 Million in Assets

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared more than $400 million in assets on Friday, her party said, including more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million and at least 75 luxury watches valued at almost $5 million.

Most people just want a good protagonist

The American author of children's books, on espionage novels and honouring his ancestors in his work

Friends with lasting benefits

Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners by Sreeram Chaulia highlights the intricacies of the country's partnerships with Japan, Australia, USA, Russia, France, Israel, UAE

Tribunals can restore property to abandoned parents, says top court

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that tribunals constituted under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, are empowered to order the restoration of property to parents if their children fail to fulfil their obligation of care.

Why Maithili Deserves Classical Language Status

The campaign for classical language status for Maithili has recently gained renewed momentum, especially following the Union Cabinet's approval of classical language recognition for five new languages including Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit.

No end to farm economy unease

The problem is deeper than MSP and loan waivers - only an objective conversation between the two sides can mitigate the crisis

India Shows The Way On Energy Transformation

Electricity demand is booming around the world.

Money Lesson for 2025: Keep Faith in Basics

There is little reason to panic: Stay diversified between debt and equity, instead of chasing high-risk instruments or treating the stock markets a gambling den

Bhopal's toxic waste: A 40-yr journey

When Mahesh Pal moved to the Nishatpura area in Bhopal in 2000, the gas tragedy that claimed over 5,000 lives in the neighbourhood didn't figure high on his list of concerns.

Maharashtra secretariat security system gets ₹42-crore tech upgrade

This will help weed out unauthorised footfalls in the state govt headquarters

Court Grants Actor Allu Arjun Bail With Conditions in Stampede Case

A court on Friday granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun, an accused in the case booked over the death of a woman in a stampede here during the premiere of his latest film 'Pushpa-2'.

Apology addressed to victims, not to terrorists': Manipur CM

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday clarified that his recent apology over the ethnic violence in the state was directed at the victims, not \"terrorists\".

SC to Hear CBI's Appeal on Dera Chief's Acquittal

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the CBI's appeal against the acquittal of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others in the 2002 murder of Ranjit Singh, a former manager of the sect.

Kuki-Zo Areas Blocked, Kangpokpi Shut Down

An economic blockade by a tribal body was underway in Kuki-Zo inhabited areas in Manipur on Friday to protest against alleged action by security forces on women in a village in Kangpokpi district, officials said on Friday.

Ladki Bahin scheme: Maha govt set to trim list of beneficiaries

Government will begin scrutiny of the list soon, says WCD minister

Saving wildlife noble task of forest guards

Law and justice minister Jogaram Patel on Friday said protecting forests and wildlife is not only a challenge but also a noble task of forest guards.

Five Killed, Eight Hurt in Udaipur Road Accident

At least five people were killed and eight others were injured after a trailer hit a tempo truck in Udaipur district on Friday, police said.

With rise in mercury, state gets brief relief from cold

Temperatures rose slightly on Friday morning even though cold conditions prevailed in parts of the state, according to the weather office.

Overall progress of Raj a key priority: Sharma

Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday said the state government is fully committed to ensuring the overall development of the state by providing essential services such as roads, water, electricity, healthcare, and basic infrastructure.

Sariska tiger sedated, caught

After three days of intensive search, the Ranthambore and Sariska Tiger Reserve teams successfully tranquillized Sariska tiger ST-2402 on Friday.

Govt rolls out 3rd phase of drive for pregnant women

The third phase of the \"Supooshit Maa\" campaign, aimed at ensuring proper nutrition and health care for pregnant women from underprivileged and marginalized communities, was launched in the Kota-Bundi parliamentary constituency on Friday.

PM's $20k gift to Jill Biden costliest in '23 by a foreign leader

President Joe Biden and his family were given tens of thousands of dollars in gifts from foreign leaders in 2023, with Jill Biden receiving the single most expensive present: a $20,000 diamond from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India Lodges 'Solemn Protest' Over 2 New Chinese Counties in Ladakh Area

India on Friday said it lodged a \"solemn protest\" with China through diplomatic channels over the establishment of two new counties in the Hotan prefecture as parts of these regions fall in the Union territory of Ladakh.

Diljit Meets PM Modi, Gets 2025's First Iconic Insta Collab

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh kick-started the new year with a \"memorable meeting\" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday.

MrBeast's partner 'wins' proposal

Popular American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast (26) is engaged to his girlfriend, South African content creator Thea Booysen (27).

Rohit Likely to Sit Out at SCG; Bumrah Set for Captaincy

Battered by extra bounce and seam movement along with scathing criticism of his leadership, India skipper Rohit Sharma's career as a Test cricketer seems headed for a dispiriting climax amid swirling speculation that he is set to be dropped from the fifth and final Test against Australia starting here on Friday.

Would love to collaborate on an Indian film: Xiumin

Indian fans of South Korean singer-actor Xiumin were pleasantly surprised when he greeted them in Hindi with the words \"Meri aashiqui tum hi ho\" (a reference to a popular track from the 2013 film Aashiqui 2) at the K-Town Festival in Mumbai a couple of weeks back.