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India doubles renewable energy capacity in Apr-Nov: Minister

NEW DELHI: Renewable energy capacity addition in the country almost doubled to 15 GW during the April-November period of this fiscal year, compared to a year ago, and the country is all set to become the renewable energy capital of the world, Union new and renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.

Markets Slump Over 1% amid widespread selloff

Caution ahead of the US Fed rate decision, negative global trends weighed on indices

Lower Q2 GDP growth a temporary blip, says FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the lower-than-expected GDP growth of 5.4% in the second quarter was a \"temporary blip\" and exuded confidence that the economy will see healthy growth in the coming quarters.

Things back to normal: S Korea's acting leader

South Korea's acting leader vowed on Tuesday to convey to the world that things are back to normal following parliament's impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol, as rival parties squabble over the appointments of court justices who will determine whether to unseat or reinstate Yoon.

15-YEAR-OLD GIRL KILLED 2 PEOPLE IN U.S. SCHOOL SHOOTING: POLICE

A 15-year-old female student was identified by police as the assailant who opened fire, on Monday, at a school in the US state of Wisconsin, where a fellow student and teacher were killed and the suspected shooter was found dead.

15-YEAR-OLD GIRL KILLED 2 PEOPLE IN U.S. SCHOOL SHOOTING: POLICE

SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI, on Monday, said it is making ChatGPT-powered internet search available to all users, escalating its threat to Google's dominance.

JUDGE DENIES TRUMP'S BID TO THROW OUT HUSH MONEY CASE

A judge, on Monday, ruled that Donald Trump's conviction for falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal should stand, rejecting the US president-elect's argument that a Supreme Court ruling nullified the verdict, a court filing showed.

Israeli officials in Doha for talks on Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal

DOHA: Israeli officials arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, for talks aimed at a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP.

Massive quake crushes structures in Vanuatu

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila, including one used by foreign embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies lying in the city.

100,000 bodies in Syria mass grave: US group

The head of a US-based Syrian advocacy organization on Monday said that a mass grave outside of Damascus contained the bodies of at least 100,000 people killed by the former government of ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

Russian Gen killed by bomb in Moscow, Ukraine claims blast

Kirillov's assistant also died in the bombing, which was triggered remotely, according to Russian news reports

Search for missing trekker uncovers 2 skeletons near fort in Maharashtra

THANE: A search for a missing trekker last week at Harishchandra Fort, 180 km from Mumbai, took a grim turn when rescuers discovered two skeletons, one of which was identified as the missing person's, in the densely forested valley.

Ministerial blues haunt Mahayuti

Dissent within the Mahayuti is out in the open after chief minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis expanded his team of ministers on Sunday.

The disenchantment with the secular ideal

The secular ethos envisaged in the Constitution should be the foundation for governing India

When Colombo comes calling

President Dissanayake's visit should allay fears of a Sri Lankan pivot towards China

Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India

Following the Union Cabinet's approval, the introduction in Parliament of amendment bills to usher in simultaneous elections is a significant moment for India's storied parliamentary democracy.

Pragmatism undergirds New Delhi's China policy

The outcome of two recent meetings, one between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and the other between defence minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese defence minister Dong Jun, indicate that the reset of India-China relations is proceeding apace.

Trade deficit at a record $38bn as gold imports rise, exports decrease

GOLD IMPORTS JUMPED 332% TO $14.86 BILLION IN NOVEMBER 2024 COMPARED TO $3.44 BILLION IN THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR

Panel cites low payment for 'poor' meals

THE PANEL WAS FORMED AFTER A SERIES OF FOOD POISONING INCIDENTS IN VARIOUS TELANGANA GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

Ustad, on and off the stage

An angelic presence has gone from our lives and I am grappling with that loss.

'Jai Shri Ram' slogan in mosque a crime? SC to decide

SC WONDERED IF A SHOUTING OF RELIGIOUS SLOGAN COULD INVOKE CHARGES OF OUTRAGING THE RELIGIOUS SENTIMENTS

SHAH CALLS FOR JOINT EFFORTS TO END LWE VIOLENCE BY MARCH 2026

SHAH WAS CHAIRING A REVIEW MEETING TO ASSESS THE LEFT WING EXTREMISM (LWE) SITUATION IN CHHATTISGARH

BHUJBAL SPEAKS OUT OVER CABINET EXCLUSION, SAYS BJP IN FAVOUR

MUMBAI: Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday launched a veiled attack on party president Ajit Pawar over his exclusion from the new council of ministers, claiming Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was in favour of his induction in the cabinet.

Edu min announces overhaul, NTA to only conduct entrances

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will not conduct any recruitment exams starting 2025 and will focus on only higher education entrance exams, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday.

India merely an ally in 1971 Victory: B'desh leader slams PM's post

DHAKA: Bangladesh interim government's law adviser Asif Nazrul has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on X commemorating Victory Day saying, \"India was merely an ally in this victory, nothing more.\"

Oppn hits out at BJP over bill on simultaneous polls, seeks talks

NEW DELHI: After the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was formally introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, the Opposition has reacted sharply to it, criticising the move after members voted on it.

No end to problems at night shelters in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Gulshan trembles as she wraps a wafer-thin blanket around herself and her children—aged 4 and 6. The woman, in her 20s, and her young children have sought refuge from Delhi's relentless winter at a night shelter in Meena Bazaar near Jama Masjid.

CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN IN DELHI FELL BY 8.6% IN 2024: DATA

NEW DELHI: The national capital has recorded a significant decline of nearly 8.6% in cases of crimes against women this year compared to 2023, according to data shared by the Delhi Police.

With ERCP launch, BJP can say it fulfilled main promise

JAIPUR: After a 20-year wait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the ambitious Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC)-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) that will provide water to 21 districts in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Farmers hail ERCP, seek 50% water quota for agri

THERE HAS ALSO BEEN A DEMAND FOR 36%, 14% TO BE RESERVED FOR DRINKING AND INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES, RESPECTIVELY