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Sensex Rallies Nearly 2% on Gains in Financials, Auto

The Nifty surged 1.88% to 24,188.65 as 48 of its constituents closed in the green

S Korea political crisis: Impeached Prez Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol issued a defiant statement to his conservative supporters gathered outside his residence in the capital of Seoul, vowing to \"fight to the end\" against what he called \"anti-state forces,\" as law enforcement prepared to detain him over last month's martial law decree.

Police search Jeju Air, airport operator over fatal plane crash

South Korean police said on Thursday they had raided Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as part of their investigation into Sunday's crash that killed 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on the country's soil.

Army Veteran Who Killed 15 in US Attack Was Inspired by IS

A US Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year's revelers in New Orleans, killing 15 people, had posted videos to social media hours before the carnage saying he was inspired by the Islamic State (IS) group and expressing a desire to kill, the president said.

Israeli airstrikes kill 18 in Gaza Strip

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 18 people in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including three children and two high-ranking officers in the Hamas-run police force, according to Palestinian and hospital officials.

Tesla Cybertruck Explodes Outside Trump Hotel in US

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel belonging to US President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas, killing at least one person and wounding seven, police said on Wednesday.

Shooter Kills 12 in Montenegro Town Rampage

A man shot dead 12 people in a rampage in a small town in Montenegro before dying from self-inflicted injuries early on Thursday, authorities said, in one of the tiny Balkan nation's worst mass killings.

10 People Wounded in NY Shooting

A group of men fired at least 30 gunshots into a crowd gathered outside a nightclub in New York's Queens on New Year's Day, injuring 10 people, police said.

The battle to beat the heat

The warming levels reached in 2024 are a warning. The time for climate action is now

Why Delhi Is Building Bridges With The Gulf

The changing global landscape—marked by a perceived rebalancing with the US, Russia's setbacks in Syria, and a weaker Iran juxtaposed with a stronger Israel—offers new opportunities for India's ties with GCC

Filling the gaps in school education

The UDISE (Unified District Information System for Education)-Plus data on enrolment and drop-out in schools paints a sobering picture of school education in the country.

Urban renewal with street vendor haats

Indian cities face a multitude of challenges, and among them is the persistent issue of unregulated streets and street vending that demand better management and organisation.

ICJ's climate action ruling can send a strong message

After filing a strong objection to the underwhelming climate finance agreement at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, India again slammed developed countries for their lacklustre commitment to climate action at the Hague.

Leopard chasing dog gets trapped in house

A leopard entered a house and has been trapped inside at Sukhidang in Champawat district on Thursday morning, while it was chasing a dog.

8 Killed in 2 Road Accidents in 24 Hrs

Eight people have been killed in two separate road accidents in Haridwar and Bageshwar district in the past 24 hours, officers aware of the matter said on Thursday.

Drug smuggling to dip as kingpin held: Police

A day after the kingpin of a drug smuggling racket was arrested at Pulbhatta in US Nagar, police on Thursday said that there will be a decline in heroin smuggling in the Kumaon region.

BJP Is Resorting To 'Low-Level Politics', But We'll Win: Cong

Senior Congress leader and legislator from Manglaur Qazi Nizamuddin and Jhabreda legislator Virendra Jati on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of mounting pressure on the administrative machinery to cancel the nominations of the Congress candidates for the civic polls.

Residents of Bandra's small hamlets set out to reclaim their lost heritage

Gaothans, or small settlements, distinguished by their architectural styles and a way of living, have either given way to the rash of development in the city or become invisible within a crop of high rises surrounding them.

Right To Property Remains A Constitutional Right, Rules SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday asserted that while the right to property is no longer a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution, it remains a constitutional right and a recognised human right.

Centre unveils 'ONOS' scheme to facilitate access to research papers

The Union education ministry on Wednesday launched the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme to facilitate free access to most high-end academic journals and articles published globally to students in various government-funded higher educational institutions, including IITs, across the country.

Stamp duty collection 17% below annual target

While the fiscal deficit in the ongoing financial year 2024-25 is expected to widen, the revenue collection from stamp duty and registration has dipped compared to the cumulative collection in the past two years.

Omar pushes for restoration of J&K's statehood

Chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the system of dual power centres in was to nobody's advantage - making a push once again for the restoration of statehood for a region that has been a Union territory since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

Navy Set to Bolster Posture in Indian Ocean with New Warships, Submarine

India's shipbuilding prowess and steps being taken to bolster its maritime posture in the vast Indian Ocean Region (IOR), where China is seeking to boost its influence, will be in sharp focus as the navy gets ready to commission three major combat platforms into service on January 15, officials aware of the development said on Wednesday.

BSF Letting Infiltrators Enter India: Mamata

The West Bengal CM Also Alleged That Goons Are Entering The State And Killing People

SC Pulls Up Centre For Inaction Over Ongoing Farmers' Protests

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Union government for its lack of assurances to protesting farmers demanding systemic agricultural reforms and legal guarantees for Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Power Cut in 37 Kannauj Villages Over Unpaid Bills

In the past four days, the electricity department disconnected power to 37 villages in Kannauj's Thathiya region over unpaid bills totaling ₹45 crore.

11 Case Diaries Vanish From Police Station, FIR Against 16 Cops

As many as 11 case diaries tied to major criminal investigations have gone missing from the Kalyanpur Police Station, prompting an official inquiry and an FIR (first information report) against 16 policemen, including seven sub-inspectors.

MLA's Complaint Spurs Action Against Miscreants

City Kotwali police detained three individuals for questioning in connection with the alleged intimidation of Kasta BJP MLA Saurabh Singh Sonu and firing in the air.

Two youths killed over dispute in Ballia

Two youths were killed with a sharp-edged weapon followed by a dispute with another youth in the vicinity of a liquor shop located near Kotwa Narayanpur village under Narhi police station area in Ballia late Wednesday night, said police.

Government committed to U.P.'s growth, says CM

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday outlined his government's vision of preserving Uttar Pradesh's heritage while accelerating growth in 2025 here.