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Govt scraps windfall tax on ATF, crude oil products, petrol, diesel

FINANCE ministry on Monday announced the scrapping of the windfall tax or special additional excise duty (SAED) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), crude oil products, petrol and diesel.

Bajaj, TVS catching up on electric two-wheeler mkt leader Ola Electric

THE race for the number 1 spot in India's fast-growing electric two-wheeler market is heating up with two legacy players, with Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Company catching up on the new-age company and market leader Ola Electric.

JOE BIDEN BREAKS PROMISE ON SON HUNTER'S PARDON

President uses his position to help son, overlooking own pledge to respect rule of law

Hezbollah fires at area held by Israel in its first attack since start of truce

HEZBOLLAH fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel on Monday, the militant group's first attack since its ceasefire with Israel took hold last week, after Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce more than 50 times in recent days.

56 dead in stampede at Guinea stadium as fans clash

AT least 56 people, including children, have died after fans at a soccer game in Guinea allegedly clashed over a disputed call by the referee, authorities said Monday.

Didi to Centre: Seek UN role for peace in Bangla

WEST Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged the Centre to move the United Nations to seek deployment of peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh where minorities have come under attack.

Anti-Dhaka sentiment runs high in Assam, Tripura; security tightened

SECURITY has been tightened at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions in Tripura capital Agartala and Guwahati due to a group of people protesting against the arrest of Hindus in Bangladesh.

Rahul nod to Cong names for J'khand cabinet

LIST of ministers from Congress quota has almost been finalised after the meeting of Jharkhand Congress in-charge Kamlesh Mahto, state party leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday.

Paper leak in Bihar, 37 held for cheating

The Bihar health society on Monday cancelled the online examination for the appointment of community health officers (CHOs) following leakage of the question paper.

HC asks SIT to continue probe against IAF Wing Commander in rape case

\"Internal committee didn't perform its duty\"

Sai nod to direct polls of mayors and civic body

TWO months after the inauguration of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) by PM Narendra Modi in Jashpur, the home district of Chhattisgarh chief minister, the building premises didn't have a supply or any installation of potable water facility for students.

Vaghela at it again, floats party, all set to fight local body elections in Gujarat

FORMER Gujarat chief minister Shankarsinh Vaghela, known for his affiliations with the RSS, Jana Sangh, BJP, Congress, and NCP, is making a comeback to active politics by launching a new party called Praja Shakti Democratic Party.

War of words as UP Cong team denied nod to visit Sambhal

A delegation of Congress leaders from Uttar Pradesh on Monday accused Sambhal police of stopping them from visiting the strife-torn district, where five people died in a mob violence against a court-ordered survey of a mosque on November 24.

Another washout of Parliament session

Houses adjourned for 5th straight day as Oppn continues to demand discussion on Adani, Sambhal and Manipur

SC seeks EC reply on raising no. of voters at booth

THE Supreme Court on Monday sought the Election Commission's response on a PIL challenging its decision to increase the maximum number of voters from 1,200 to 1,500 at every polling station, saying it is \"concerned\".

'Chalo India': Govt deal sweetened for Indians living abroad to boost tourism

INDIANS living abroad may get a rousing welcome at airports during their trip back to the country or priority in immigration clearance as reward under 'Chalo India' campaign.

Deal for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines next month: Navy Chief

THE Indian Navy's procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for its indigenous aircraft carrier and the construction of three additional Scorpene-class submarines are set to be finalized next month, with both deals nearing conclusion, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday.

IMD predicts warmer winter and less number of cold wave days this season

THE India Meteorological Department on Monday forecast a warmer winter and fewer cold wave days during this season that spans from December to February.

RIDING THE LONG ASIAN WAVE

URING India's highest-growth years of 2003-08, I held the view that India was unstoppable.

SEARCH FOR A NEW BALANCE BEFORE TRUMP

It's uncertain for how long the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will hold. When Hezbollah accepted the US-brokered deal, Iran showed it wants to weigh regional escalation against its own relevance

Houses, farms under water as record rain hits north, west TN

Uthangarai in Krishnagiri district records 50cm rain; Bus, train services affected

Gandhi Bharatha to be celebrated in Belagavi on Dec 26, 27

THE Karnataka government has decided to celebrate a year-long event--Gandhi Bharatha, to commemorate the historic 1924 session of Congress helmed by Mahatma Gandhi at Belagavi, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Uninvited to varsity event, MLA loses his cool

NEWLY elected MLA from Shiggaon Yasir Khan Pathan of the Congress, has expressed his displeasure over not being invited on the stage during the Karnataka State Folklore University's convocation held here on Monday.

14-yr-old gangraped in Kuchinda, 4 detained

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by four youths at Kuchinda here during the wee hours on Sunday.

CM sends out 'unshakeable' message to Opposition

FRESH from the recent bypoll wins, CM Siddaramaiah on Monday sent out a message to the Opposition BJP and JDS that he is unshakeable.

BJP ISSUES SHOW-CAUSE NOTICE TO YATNAL

Vijayapura legislator continues his tirade against state party president BY Vijayendra, says he is against 'adjustment politics'

Ashoka warns Cong govt against farmers' eviction

Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka on Monday warned the state government against eviction of farmers and owners of various institutions from their lands in view of notices issued to them by the Waqf Board, claiming rights over their properties.

Seer seeks more time to appear before police

VISHWA Vokkaliga Mahasamsthana Mutt Seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji was called to the Upparpet police station for questioning on Monday over his remarks about disenfranchising Muslims.

Guarantees, devpt go hand in hand, say Siddu, Shivakumar

DEPUTY Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday hit out at the Opposition over its claims of development coming to a halt in Karnataka owing to the guarantee schemes.

K'taka records dip in AIDS infection rate, says Gundu Rao

In a bid to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao led an awareness campaign on Monday to mark World AIDS Day.