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GOA SHOWS WAY ON COMMUNAL HARMONY: MODI ON VISIT TO STATE

Goa sets a fine example of communal harmony and social progress for the rest of the country to follow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, praising the people for voting in a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government and giving a befitting reply to the political parties that \"wish to divide on the basis of religion\".

From marriage to divorce to live-in partners: UCC provisions & context

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill, which the Uttarakhand government introduced in the House on Tuesday, will be the first of its kind to be implemented in a state following independence if it is passed.

Uttarakhand 1st state to bring uniform code bill

Uttarakhand became the first state in the country to take a first step towards a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), with chief minister, Puskhar Singh Dhami on Tuesday introducing the state Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024 in the state assembly amid chants of \"Jai Shri Ram\".

S Korean Court Acquits Samsung Chief Over 2015 Merger Case

A South Korean court acquitted Samsung Electronics chief Lee Jae-yong on Monday of a raft of crimes linked to a controversial 2015 merger, Lee's lawyers said.

Bumrah, Ashwin Lead The Way As India Triumph In Second Test

The duo shares six wickets in England’s second innings to help hosts level series in Visakhapatnam with three Tests left

US Senators agree on $118bn immigration, Ukraine and Israel deal

The Democratic and Republican leadership of the US Senate, with the support of President Joe Biden, have agreed on a historic and bipartisan deal on immigration.

Myanmar border guards flee to B'desh

Nearly a hundred members of Myanmar's Border Guard Police have fled their posts and taken shelter in Bangladesh during fighting between Myanmar security forces and an ethnic minority army, an official of Bangladesh's border agency said on Monday.

Red Bull investigate boss Horner over 'inappropriate behaviour' accusation

Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner is under investigation following an accusation of \"inappropriate behaviour\".

Top wrestlers seek time to prepare for selection trial

With two Paris Olympics qualification events left, top wrestlers have sought more time from the ad hoc panel to prepare for selection trials.

Services sector growth hits six-month high in Jan

Service sector activity, as measured by the HSBC Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), climbed to a six-month high of 61.8 in January 2024, from 59 the previous month, on increased new business, according to a statement from S&P Global released Monday.

Apex court cautions Sebi against 'lethargy'

The Supreme Court on Monday reproached the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for taking ten years to conclude an investigation into a case involving alleged violation of listing norms and unfair trade practice, calling the market regulator \"lax\" and cautioning it against \"lethargy\".

Runaway rally in PSU stocks raises concern

Sensex’s returns pale in comparison to the rally over three months

India Energy Week: Energy security takes centre stage

The second edition of the India Energy Week kicks off in Goa on February 6 with major global oil companies such as Russia's Rosneft and Saudi Arabia's Saudi Aramco expected to turn up.

Show outcome, get loan: Govt to states

The Centre will link a large chunk of 50-year interestfree loans to states with specific outcomes, in a bid to nudge them to make capital investments for infrastructure in a time-bound manner, a senior finance ministry official said.

Targeted mails to taxpayers over large discrepancies'

The government sent about 4.4 million \"targeted\" emails to people who had \"wide gaps\" in the transactions on their accounts and the income they disclosed during last year's tax filing cycle, a senior official has said, the first time the income tax department delivered forewarnings to help people avoid being sent a tax notice.

Chile wildfires toll rises to 122

The death toll from central Chile's blazing wildfires climbed to at least 122 people on Monday, after President Gabriel Boric warned the number would rise \"significantly\" as teams search gutted neighbourhoods.

Blinken to press for Gaza truce in Middle East tour

Israel's offensive has killed at least 27,478 people in Gaza since October 7 attacks

NGT quashes green nod for Chhattisgarh mine project

The National Green Tribunal quashed the Environment Clearance (EC) granted to Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (Mahagenco) for the Gare Palma Sector-II Coal Mine Project in Tamnar block of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh on the grounds that the mandatory public hearing was inadequate and improperly done.

Indian women officers to take part in Saudi defence show

Projecting Nari Shakti (woman power) beyond the country's shores, India has sent a three-member delegation of women officers holding front-line roles in the armed forces to take part in the World Defense Show 2024 being hosted by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh to showcase the future of defence through technological developments from around the globe, officials aware of the matter said on Monday.

UP unveils 27.36Lakh-crore budget ahead of LS elections

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday presented a 27.36 lakh-crore state budget for 2024-25, which included new schemes worth 24,863.57 crore, ahead of parliamentary elections due later this year.

Will make no compromise on security of borders: Shah

India desires good relations with the whole world but will make no compromise on its foreign and security policies when it comes to the security of the country's borders and its citizens, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday.

Manjhi voices displeasure over Bihar portfolios

After demanding an additional berth for his party in Bihar's new cabinet led by chief minister Nitish Kumar, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday expressed displeasure over the portfolio allocated to his party's only minister, causing some discomfort in the state's ruling NDA ahead of the crucial floor test on February 12.

FIRST GROUP OF INDIAN PERSONNEL TO RETURN BEFORE MARCH 10: MUIZZU

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday said the first group of Indian military personnel will be sent back from the island nation before March 10, while the remaining Indians manning two aviation platforms will be withdrawn by May 10.

'Police notice a gimmick... will respond on ED if court wants'

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), terming as \"gimmickry\" the Delhi Police's crime branch notice to him over his allegations that the BJP was trying to poach Aam Aadmi Party MLAS.

12th century shrine razed in DDA drive at Mehrauli

On January 30, the grave of Baba Haji Rozbih believed to be one of the first Sufi saints in Delhi - located inside Sanjay Van, a dense reserved forest in Mehrauli, was razed to the ground by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).

6 CT machines for a population of 30 million: Court pulls up govt

HC WAS HEARING A PLEA SEEKING PROBE INTO THE DEATH OF A MAN WHO WAS REFUSED TREATMENT BY GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS

AAP slams BJP over SC's order on C'garh

Councillors from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday cornered the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Supreme Court order on the Chandigarh mayoral elections, with AAP members rushing into the well of the house and raising slogans against members from the BJP.

32% of Capital's daily waste at mercy of elements: ASCI

An audit of Delhi's garbage management, and the implementation of the Capital's municipal solid waste (MSW) management rules, revealed that nearly 32% of the waste that the city generates is leaking into the environment and needs immediate attention.

Half cancers found after spreading to other organs: Study

CANCERS OF THE MOUTH AND BREAST ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR MEN AND WOMEN, ACCORDING TO THE ICMR STUDY

Hemant slams BJP, guv as JMM clears floor test

Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren called his arrest on January 31 a \"black night\" that marks a \"black chapter\" in Indian democracy, even as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance, now helmed by his close aide Champai Soren, sailed through in the trust vote in the Jharkhand assembly on Monday.