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Hostage deal unlikely before Jan 20

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that a Gaza ceasefire remained close, but reiterated that it may not happen before President Joe Biden hands over to Donald Trump.

Cong-AAP spat widens rift in INDIA bloc

AS the public spat between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)—key players of opposition INDIA bloc—intensifies in the run-up to the Delhi assembly elections, the internal rift within the coalition appears to be deepening.

Temple Connect for better Maha Kumbh experience

IRESH Kulkarni, founder of an organisation called Temple Connect, tells Namita Bajpai in an exclusive interview about his involvement in a consultative role in the ongoing endeavour of the Uttar Pradesh government to create and manage tent cities and other sectors in Maha Kumbh 2025, making it a special experience for the pilgrims.

Malayalam singer Jayachandran passes away

P Jayachandran, whose haunting melodies that echoed the deepest longings, love, and losses, leaves behind a legacy that is quite unique.

Hopes fade for Assam miners as rescue ops fail to make headway

MURKY water, with its static level despite constant dewatering, has made it difficult to rescue the trapped miners at a rathole coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district.

'Gaddi', Himalayan dog, gets indigenous breed tag

IT is now official—the Himalayan 'Gaddi' dog has been recognised as a breed by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) in Karnal, Haryana.

Farmer kills self, SKM calls for tractor march on R-Day

Fasting Dallewal asks parties to back demand for law on MSP

UP 'home guard' hoodwinks admin, works for 35 yrs on fake documents

COCKING a snook at the government authorities, Nakdu Yadav of Azamgarh managed induction into UP Home Guards in 1989 as Nandlal Yadav with the help of fake documents which hid his identity as a habitual offender with many criminal cases, including under the Gangster Act, lodged against him between 1984 and 1989.

Bhagwat on 10-day visit to Bengal from Feb 7, to firm up RSS programmes

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will begin his 10-day visit to West Bengal from February 7 to discuss expansion of the organisation with leaders at various levels.

Rajnath to meet envoys ahead of Aero India show

AS a prelude to Aero India 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the Ambassadors' Round Table in New Delhi on Friday.

Parents legally compelled to pay for daughters' edu

THE Supreme Court has said daughter has an indefeasible, legally enforceable and legitimate right to secure educational expenses from her parents, who can be compelled to provide necessary funds within their means.

Scorpene class sub added to Navy arsenal

COMBAT-WORTHY INS Vaghsheer fully Combat-Worthy Submarine after undergoing rigorous trials for over a year to ensure compatibility in all modes and regimes of deployment.

Executive, legislature to take call on exclusion from quota: SC

THE Supreme Court on Thursday said the executive and the legislature would decide whether persons, who had availed of quota benefits and were in a position to compete with others, were to be excluded from reservation.

Genome India Data Out, Milestone for Biotech Research: PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals, describing the occasion as a significant milestone in the field of biotechnology research.

Step up campaign on TB elimination in correctional homes & jails, states told

TO eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from India by 2025, the Centre has written to all the states and the Union Territories to organise an intensive 100-day campaign on TB eradication in prisons and correctional facilities across the country.

67% funds under clean air plan used for clearing dust

NEARLY six years after the launch of India's clean air programme, data and analyses show misplaced priority and non-transparency in the programme.

Heritage panel nod to construction of common secretariat buildings 6, 7

THE Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) has approved the proposal for construction of common central secretariat (CCS) buildings 6 and 7 to be built on Maulana Azad Road.

Build On Momentum Of Aussie Trade Pact

India and Australia have long shared a relationship rooted in history, democratic values and mutual respect.

Competitive Adulation of B R Ambedkar

Every political party today pays obeisance to Ambedkar. It's debatable whether it's to commandeer his image for votes, or to genuinely engage with his bold ideas

ACB grills KTR for 7 hours in formula race case

Ex-Min contends ACB doesn't have the authority to question policy decisions, says charges against him are baseless

AIADMK backs govt resolution against UGC

A rarity of both the Dravidian majors -- ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK -- wholeheartedly coming together in the Assembly on an issue without any reservations was witnessed on Thursday when the AIADMK strongly backed the resolution moved by CM MK Stalin demanding the immediate withdrawal of the new UGC's draft regulations regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors.

16-Year-Old Student Dies by Suicide

A 16-year-old student, Kandurthi Sai Siva Suraj, died by suicide at Kotappakonda Veda Pathasala in Narasaraopet on Monday.

₹151.7 cr sought for drought-hit ryots

Spl CS informs Central team that ₹90.62 crore is needed as input subsidy for farmers

Doctors explore AI's role in personalised medicine

A panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based personalised medicine, held in India, brought together key healthcare experts to explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies in reshaping patient care.

PM: World listens to India, land of Buddha, democracy

Modi says democracy is ingrained in Indians, urges world leaders to shun war

4 Accused in Nijjar Murder Case Get Bail

A Canadian court has granted bail to four Indian nationals accused of killing Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023.

Ray of hope for nurse on death row in Yemen

THERE appears to be a ray of hope for Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse on death row in strife-torn Yemen.

Varra's Police Custody Ends, 75 Questions Posed In 2 Days

The two-day police custody of YSRCP social media co-convenor Varra Ravindra Reddy concluded on Thursday.

VHP Flays TTD for Poor Crowd Management Arrangements

VISHVA Hindu Parishad (VHP) South Andhra president Nandireddy Sai Reddy criticised the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for negligence, blaming it for the Tirumala stampede that caused deaths and injuries.

CM Naidu should own responsibility for stampede

FORMER TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy demanded that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu take moral responsibility for the stampede in Tirupati, which claimed six lives, and take stringent action against the officials for the lapses in crowd management.