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China and Japan Agree to Talks on Contentious Issues

China and Japan agreed on Wednesday to set up talks on often contentious security issues as they seek to improve a relationship driven in recent years by a range of issues, from territorial disputes to the discharge of water from Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant.

The Cinema Ecosystem Shyam Benegal Created

I think many cinema lovers would agree that one of the most memorable scenes of Indian cinema is the small child chucking a stone at the landlord's window at the end of Ankur, Shyam Benegal's directorial debut.

Setting out the Budget agenda

The most important challenge before the Union Budget will be the slowing growth momentum in the economy

Odisha's Farm Economy Holds Lessons for Others

Odisha has shown fast and significant poverty reduction driven by exceptional agricultural transformation.

India's choices when US confronts China

Security hawks, protectionists, Wall Street finance titans and tech giants will shape Trump's China policy. New Delhi will need to assess the balance of power among them

Govt Announces Key Secy-Level Appointments

The Centre on Wednesday announced a significant reshuffle of senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, with multiple secretary-level appointments across key departments.

Oppn leaders meet slain Beed sarpanch's kin; CM calls it 'tragedy tourism'

The political storm over the murder of a sarpanch at Beed district in Maharashtra earlier this month picked up on Wednesday, with Congress leaders Balasaheb Thorat and Amit Deshmukh and Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil meeting the family of the deceased Santosh Deshmukh.

Punjab Govt Team Meets Dallewal, Slams Centre

A delegation of Punjab government, led by cabinet minister Aman Arora, on Wednesday met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death has entered its 31st day, at the Khanauri protest site and urged him to take treatment.

One Dead After Boat Capsizes Near Goa Beach

One person died while 20 others were rescued after a tourist boat capsized in the Arabian Sea off Calangute beach in North Goa on Wednesday, police said.

Giriraj Seeks Bharat Ratna For CM Nitish

Union minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday lauded Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for taking the state to \"new heights\", adding that he should be conferred with the highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna.

Hathras Cops Charge 15-Year-Old With Murder of Class 2 Student

In a new twist in the Hathras schoolboy's murder case, initially believed to be an outcome of a botched attempt for human sacrifice, the police have filed a charge sheet against a 15-year-old boy, alleging that he killed his fellow hosteller, a class 2 student, in order for the school to declare a holiday, a senior officer said on Wednesday.

Live baits in place, search on for tigress in Bengal

The West Bengal forest department has made elaborate measures, including setting up live baits and roping in tranquilizing teams, to capture tigress Zeenat, which recently crossed over to the state from neighboring Jharkhand after being translocated from Maharashtra to Odisha, officials said on Wednesday.

PM to Offer 5 Million Property Cards Under SVAMITVA Scheme on Friday

The Union ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) on Wednesday said that rural residential assets worth ₹1.37 lakh crore can be monetised for availing credit through the implementation of SVAMITVA scheme, a drone-based survey taken to demarcate properties in rural inhabited areas.

Arjun, Makers of Film Declare ₹2-Cr Aid for Family of Stampede Victim

Actor Allu Arjun and makers of the film \"Pushpa-2\" on Wednesday announced financial assistance of ₹2 crore for the family of the woman who died in a stampede during the film's screening at a theatre in Hyderabad on December 4.

Quad members eye next Leaders' Summit in Sept

The members of the Quad are exploring the possibility of holding the next Leaders' Summit, which will be hosted by India, in September next year, people familiar with the matter said.

Labour ministry, RBI hold discussions to ease PF withdrawal

THE RETIREMENT FUND MANAGER IS REVAMPING ITS WORK PROCESSES AND IT NETWORK TO HASTEN THE SERVICES

4 Dead as Bus Falls into Uttarakhand Gorge

At least four people were killed and 26 others were injured on Wednesday when an Uttarakhand roadways bus fell into a nearly 100m-deep gorge near Bhimtal in Nainital district, police said.

No Respite for North as Cold Wave Tightens Grip

Cold weather conditions persisted in most parts of North India on Wednesday, with minimum temperatures plunging in most places in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), especially the Kashmir Valley, leading to the freezing of several water bodies and water supply lines in many areas, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Minor Killed, 3 Injured in Tank Burst in Mumbai

A nine-year-old girl was killed and three others were injured on Wednesday evening after a Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) water tank burst at the BMC staff colony in Nagpada area of Mumbai, officials said.

3 Dead as Crane Collapses at Guj Construction Site

Three people were killed on Wednesday after a crane fell on them at a jetty construction site at the Okha port in Devbhumi Dwarka district of Gujarat on Wednesday, police said.

Fresh gunfights break out in Manipur district

NO CASUALTIES WERE REPORTED IN EITHER CASE, A SENIOR POLICE OFFICER SAID

Political slugfest as Ken-Betwa project takes off after decades

PM MODI LAID THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE PROJECT, WHICH ENVISAGES TO CHANNEL EXCESS WATER FROM THE KEN RIVER INTO THE BETWA

RLYS Conducts Trial Run on Cable-Stayed Rail Bridge in J&K

The Railways successfully conducted a trial run of a tower wagon on India's first cable-stayed rail bridge, the Anji Khad Bridge, in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, paving the way for the start of rail services to Kashmir in January next year.

Sexual assault in Anna varsity sparks outrage

A 19-year-old student was allegedly sexually assaulted on the campus of Anna University in Chennai, police officers familiar with the matter said, adding that one man was arrested over the incident, which triggered widespread outrage and fanned a political tussle in Tamil Nadu.

Can't dismiss speeches inciting youth for anti-national acts: HC

Petitioner has been accused of operating a madrasa in UP, which he allegedly used to radicalise the students

Guiding force who took country to new heights

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation on Wednesday in paying tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary, with the PM remembering the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart as the one who \"dedicated his life to building a strong, prosperous, and self-reliant India\".

Shah Unveils 10k Agri Cooperative Societies

Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah on Wednesday inaugurated 10,000 newly established multipurpose primary agricultural and dairy cooperative societies or PACS, in a bid to ease farmers' access to markets, part of the government's plan to create 200,000 such rural enterprises.

16-Year-Old Raped and Murdered in Raj, Accused Detained: Police

One person has been arrested and another detained for allegedly raping and killing a 16-year-old girl in Barmer, police said on Wednesday.

Doctors Being Trained In Tackling Health Issues Due To Excessive Microplastic Use

The Union government has started training clinical researchers and other experts in identifying and managing health conditions arising out of excessive use of microplastics.

A citizen in Chawri Bazar

Conversations with an elderly labourer