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Ruling coalition to meet amid buzz of CM change

Jharkhand's ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led coalition has convened a meeting of its legislators in Ranchi on Wednesday amid speculation about a change in leadership prompted by fears of impending action by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against chief minister Hemant Soren.

Govt may end 'free movement' along India-Myanmar border

The free movement regime or FMR that allows people residing close to the India-Myanmar border on either side to venture 16km into the other's territory without documents may be cancelled soon and the entire border fenced, people familiar with the plan said on Tuesday, detailing an effort aimed at putting a lid on insurgencies, smuggling and the drug trade.

7 security personnel injured in Manipur

At least seven security personnel on their way for a search operation were injured in an attack at Moreh in Manipur's Tengnoupal district on Tuesday, police said, adding to a fresh spurt of violence roiling the restive state where around 200 people have died since May last year in ethnic clashes.

Modi launches projects worth 20,000cr in TN

The idea of a developed India includes both economic and cultural progress, and this growth is incomplete without Tamil Nadu which is an icon of social and cultural legacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as he opened a new airport and addressed a university convocation in the southern state.

SHAH CHAIRS A HIGH-LEVEL REVIEW MEET ON SECURITY IN J&K

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday instructed security forces to strengthen counterterrorism operations and ensure the complete elimination of terror ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir, but stressed that they must follow \"all due procedures\" while carrying out counterterror operations, according to an official statement.

Putin: Russia Will 'Intensify' Attacks On Military Targets

President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Moscow would "intensify" strikes on military targets in Ukraine, after an unprecedented Ukrainian attack over the weekend on the Russian city of Belgorod.

ISRO Begins New Year With XPoSat Success

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Monday successfully launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C58 carrying X-ray Polarimeter Satellite or XPoSat and 10 other payloads in a mission that aims to study the dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources, including Black Holes, which could provide vital information on the nature and behaviour of celestial objects.

Israeli Army Warns Gaza War Will Continue Throughout 2024

Israel warned the Gaza war will continue throughout 2024 as unrelenting strikes killed dozens in the Palestinian territory and Hamas fired a rocket barrage at the stroke of midnight.

Priyanka targets Australia step up for Paris

Returning medal-less amid the euphoria surrounding India's 100-plus haul at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Priyanka Goswami was distraught.

India look to end Australia's winning streak

In the second ODI, India women came close to ending their nine-match losing streak against Australia but in the end they just weren't good enough. Still, the fact that they lost by just three runs will give them belief in their ability.

Gill's landmark season hits an unexpected red-ball bump

This has been a great year in white-ball cricket for him but the dwindling Test returns must bea cause for concern

National camp to begin on Feb 9: Ad hoc panel

The national camp for senior men and women wrestlers will start on February 9 in Sonepat and Patiala respectively and run until the Paris Olympics, the Indian Olympic Association-appointed ad hoc committee announced on Monday.

Osaka takes baby steps towards her 'Chapter 2

The four-time major champion returned to professional tennis after 15 months, beating Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch

December sets record with 13.8 mn air passengers

Domestic air traffic reached a record monthly high in December and has surpassed pre-covid levels as more people in India chose air travel, despite rising fares.

Vedanta gets 20-40% ayes for bond plan, needs 67% by today

Vedanta Resources, the London-based parent of India's Vedanta Ltd, has received between 20% and 40% investor votes in favour of its $3.8 billion bond restructuring exercise as of December 29, people aware of the matter said.

Theobroma owners, ICICI Venture tap banks for stake sale

Promoters and investors of Theobroma Foods have begun talks with merchant bankers for a stake sale in the 20-year-old patisserie chain, people aware of the development said.

SUV allure lifts PV sales beyond 4 mn

Costlier models and pricier inputs push up average passenger vehicle prices by 10%

Kim: Military should 'thoroughly annihilate' US, S Korea if provoked

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said his military should \"thoroughly annihilate\" the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported on Monday, after he vowed to boost national defence to cope with what he called an unprecedented US-led confrontation.

South and North Korea, Russia issue alerts after Japan quake

A powerful quake struck central Japan, killing one person, destroying buildings and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes

Rlys stresses stricter compliance with RTI laws

Replies to all RTI applications need to be approved by the general manager of the zone or divisional railway manager of the division and responses to appeals also need their clearance, the Railways said in a recent notification, stressing on stricter compliance with the provisions of the law.

DGCA issued record 1,622 commercial pilot licences in 2023

At least 1,622 pilots got licences to fly commercial aircraft in 2023, the highest in a decade, India's civil aviation regulator said on Monday.

CBI files charge sheet against 15 in paper leak

THE 15 ACCUSED INCLUDE A FORMER ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR OF J&K POLICE, TWO FORMER CRPF CONSTABLES, A FORMER SOLDIER AND A TEACHER

K'taka sculptor's idol selected for Ram temple, says ex-CM; trust denies claim

Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday said that an idol of Ram Lalla carved by a sculptor from the state has been shortlisted for consecration at the Ram Temple set for inauguration in Ayodhya on January 22.

India, Pak exchange lists of nuclear facilities, prisoners

India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged lists of nuclear installations that cannot be attacked in the event of hostilities, maintaining a tradition dating back to 1992 despite relations between the two neighbours being at an all-time low.

UP, Gujarat likely to be focus of Rahul's Bharat Nyay Yatra

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi's upcoming Bharat Nyay Yatra, which would start from January 14 in Manipur's Imphal, is likely to accord added importance to some of the 14 states in its route, which includes Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.

BJP chalks out goals for cadres as it steps up prep for LS polls

The BJP leadership has mapped targets for the party cadre, such as enrolling new members, enlisting the support of self-help groups and non-government organisations that work for women and children, and organising conferences or \"jan sabhas\" for professionals and caste groups, as it begins preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Dalit girl from Odisha gang-raped in Vizag; Il arrested, say police

A 17-year-old Dalit girl from Kalahandi district of Odisha was allegedly gang-raped by 10 people, in separate incidents, for several days in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam last month, the city police said on Monday, adding that ll people were later arrested in connection with the case.

90% of suspended MPs set to return to House

Ninety percent of the 146 Opposition lawmakers suspended during the tumultuous winter session of Parliament will be eligible to attend the last session, the budget one, before the Lok Sabha polls, but the remaining 10%, or 14 members of Parliament will continue to remain suspended as they face breach of privilege investigations.

Plan to launch at least 12 missions this year: Isro

After a spectacular 2023 that saw the country land a spacecraft on the Moon and launch another to study the Sun, the Indian Space Research Organisation will carry out at least 12 launches this year, surpassing previous records, chairman S Somanath said on Monday.

Truckers protest stringent penalties in accident cases

Truckers, taxi and bus operators went on a strike in several states to oppose a provision that imposes a 27 lakh penalty and up to 10-year jail term for hit-and-run cases under the newly cleared Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita criminal code, on the grounds that the law could lead to undue harassment.