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HALT COW VIGILANTISM AND CATTLE TARGETING

TWO incidents of maiming, stealing and butchering cows in Karnataka have emerged as a threat to communal harmony even as cow vigilantism continues to be major menace in different parts of the country.

T'gana seals deals at Davos, AWS to invest ₹60K cr

THE Telangana government's delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos secured investment commitments to the tune of ₹1,78,950 crore, which could create nearly 50,000 jobs in the state.

'Unaware of Lokayukta clean chit in MUDA case'

HC had asked anti-graft body to submit report on Siddaramaiah role

THE EAGLE STAYS IN STARING CONTEST WITH THE BEAR

Given the postures Trump and Putin struck this week, a thaw in US-Russia relations is unlikely anytime soon. Trump is not intent on jettisoning US claims to global hegemony

Apple or Android phones: Notices issued to Uber, Ola over price disparity

THE Centre has issued notices to Ola and Uber over complaints that they were charging different prices from customers depending on whether the booking was from an iPhone or an Android smartphone.

SAD ignoring Akal Takht edict in full, triggers Punjab uproar

SGPC members demand action against the party leadership for not complying Takht order

Global leaders call for action on AI

LEADERS from various countries called for action on artificial intelligence and reforms as they brainstormed here during the five-day World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, which ends on Friday.

Kejriwal's car attacked in Hari Nagar, alleges AAP

AAM Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that the security of its national convener, Arvind Kejriwal, was once again compromised during a 'Jan Sabha' in Hari Nagar, where his vehicle was attacked by associates of the opposition candidate in the presence of police.

Spin it to win it: Varun growing in stature

Gambhir and other leaders in the team has propelled spinner to be more attacking, says former India pacer Balaji

A Mirror of Life

At the 'Expanding Horizons' exhibition, 19 artists present works exploring themes of urbanisation, climate change, tradition, and identity

Punjab cops withdrawn from security details of Kejriwal

The Punjab Police has withdrawn its personnel from former chief minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal's security cover after the Delhi Police raised an objection and took the matter to the Election Commission.

Rising unsecured loans may pose NPA risks in FY26

THE rising stress levels in unsecured retail loan books of banks can spiral out of control and create asset quality risks this fiscal to the tune of 25% over the past fiscal's level, an international rating agency has warned.

MoD Okays Mazagon Dock Bid for P75 Submarines

In a move to add underwater combat capabilities to the Indian Navy, the Centre has identified the manufacturers of the Project 75 India (P-75 I), under which conventional submarines are to be manufactured in India with support from foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEM).

Markram and Jansen sizzle

AIDEN Markram and Marco Jansen combined to give Sunrisers Eastern Cape a 52-run win over Pretoria Capitals in their SA20 league stage encounter at Gqeberha on Wednesday.

WHY COMMON LAW IS SCEPTICAL OF PHILOSOPHY

AT last November's F A Mann Lecture, Justice Philip Sales of the UK Supreme Court offered a compelling philosophical framework for understanding how purpose shapes the creation and interpretation of law.

Cops Not Taking Action on Threats to AAP Workers: CM's Fresh Letter to EC

The local police are trying to hush up the case of BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri and his nephews threatening and assaulting AAP workers and supporters, AAP candidate from Kalkaji and Delhi CM Atishi has alleged in her letter to the Election Commission.

Party-hoppers in spotlight as capital gears up for polls

THE Delhi Assembly elections will test the fortunes of several party-hoppers, as the AAP, BJP, and Congress have fielded 21 candidates who recently switched sides.

US sanctions start to impact supplies from Russia

THE US sanctions on Russian oil sector have started to show impact on India's near-term oil flows with state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) saying not enough cargoes are available from Russia for March 2024.

'MY SITAR IS MY LOVE'

ANOUSHKA Shankar—does the masterful sitarist and daughter of the great Pandit Ravi Shankar really need an introduction?

A Look At Delhi Chief Ministers

Women Leaders: Delhi has been led by three women chief ministers - Sheila Dikshit, Sushma Swaraj, and now Atishi. The record for the longest tenure goes to Sheila Dikshit of Congress

'Election campaign should focus only on development'

JITENDER Singh Shunty is a social worker who has been awarded Padma Shri for his extensive works during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lakshya, Sat-Chi bow out

ILL form continues to haunt most of the Indian shuttlers at the moment.

Spanish Film Emilia Pérez Bags 13 Oscar Nominations

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that struck at the heart of the movie industry, an embattled Hollywood lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about trans identity 'Emilia Pérez' in Oscar nominations Thursday.

Youth booths' to increase first-time voters' turnout

IN a bid to encourage youth participation in the electoral process, the Chief Electoral Office (CEO) is set to introduce \"youth booths\" in upcoming assembly elections.

Police launch AI chatbots to aid personnel in election duties

WITH the aim to assist its police personnel and paramilitary forces with their election-related duties, the Delhi Police has introduced two AI-driven chatbots, ‘Chunav Mitra’ and ‘Cyber Sarthi,’ police said on Thursday.

Venue changed, Mann to hoist flag in Mohali

PRO-Khalistani graffiti, slogans and flag were found on Nehru stadium walls in Faridkot where Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was to unfurl the National Flag on Republic Day.

Capex allocation may not rise much

Most analysts expect the capex allocation to rise by 10-12% over the actual capex in FY25

RGV gets 3 months in jail in cheque bounce case

A Mumbai court convicted filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma and sentenced him to three months of simple imprisonment in a seven-year-old cheque bounce case.

Unhappy domestic returns for big guns

ROHIT Sharma, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer... it's fair to say that the latest round of the Ranji Trophy had enough stars for a new constellation. Alas, it didn't matter that much as most of them were dismissed cheaply on a bowling day across the country.

BJP's Parvesh Verma gets legal notices over 'Punjab cars in Delhi' remarks

BJP leader Parvesh Verma, contesting from the New Delhi assembly constituency, has received several legal notices demanding a public apology for his recent remarks about vehicles with Punjab registration plates in the national capital.