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NIA arrests KTF chief Arsh Dala's aide at IGIA

In its crackdown against the Khalistani terror network, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested a close aide of designated terrorist Arshdeep Singh Dala alias Arsh Dala of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) from the IGI Airport, officials said.

NOW, SENIOR RAIL OFFICERS TASKED WITH SAFETY INSPECTION DUTY

AMID a spate of derailments, the Ministry of Railways has decided to involve its senior administrative grade (SAG) officers to conduct inspections to enhance safety.

2 jawans & 2 porters killed, 3 Army men hurt in Gulmarg terror attack

TERRORISTS ambushed an Army vehicle near the Line of Control (LoC) in Gulmarg sector in J&K's Baramulla district on Thursday evening, killing two soldiers and two porters. Three soldiers were also injured.

Pullback begins from Depsang and Demchok

Forces have moved away from stand-off points but remain in the vicinity, say sources

Cyclone landfall keeps Odisha govt on its toes

ODISHA braced for impact as severe cyclonic storm Dana, packing strong winds, crossed the coast pelting heavy showers just around Thursday midnight.

PMO On The Learning Curve To Harness AI

AI for notes and efficiency! That is the prime goal as the government strives to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a big way in its functioning.

Dana To Intensify Into Severe Storm

During landfall in Odisha, it is expected to pack 110 km wind, gusting up to 120 km per hour

Hezbollah confirms death of Nasrallah successor

Hashem Safieddine was killed in early October after a series of Israeli airstrikes in Beirut

EC pauses Awas Yojana survey in 6 bypoll seats

THE Election Commission has asked the Mamata Banerjee government to defer the house-to-house survey for the Bangla Awas Yojana (BAY) in the six Assembly constituencies where bypolls will be held on November 13.

PRIYANKA FILES NOMINATION FOR POLL DEBUT, KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN

AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday filed the nomination for her maiden electoral battle from Wayanad, Kerala.

... meanwhile, AQI continues to be 'very poor'

DELHIITES woke up on Wednesday morning to a dense layer of smog enveloping the city, as the air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 363. Many areas have entered the “severe” zone.

SAVAGING THE CIVILISED

In 2018, a Christian evangelist from the US travelled to the North Sentinel Island in the Andamans in an attempt to introduce a tribe, with a civilisation older than Christianity, to Jesus. Author Sujit Saraf weaves a tale around this incident rich with many ironies.

WHY REAL ESTATE NEEDS TO MIND DATA PROTECTION LAW

In an increasingly digital world, every aspect of commerce utilises internet services to promote businesses online.

NEED TO PLAN DIGITAL DETOX FOR THE YOUNG

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is talking loud and clear about the oversized elephant in almost all modern-day living rooms: social media addiction.

SAFETY FIRST AT THRISSUR POORAM:TRADITIONS MUST EVOLVE WITH TIME

ONE of the most iconic temple festivals of Kerala is back in the news again, thanks to new restrictions on fireworks proposed by the central government. While the Explosives (Amendment) Rules 2024 have firmly prioritised the safety of human lives, they have earned the wrath of those who love the Thrissur Pooram, which is known for its fiery fireworks display and grand procession of caparisoned elephants.

THE NEED TO TREAT VIOLENCE AS PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM

Death and disability caused by injuries have risen in recent decades. A model of intervention pioneered in Cardiff and found effective around the world deserves a closer look

E-haw!

With its sleek design, state of the art build and high-end performance, Ultraviolette's electric sports bike

THE MAKEOVER OF MITHAIS

We're just a few days away from Diwali and the air in Delhi NCR already carries with it a burnt smell owing to the excessive crackers being burst all around.

Tom Holland confirms Spider-Man 4

YOUR friendly neighborhood superhero is coming back once again! Actor Tom Holland has confirmed during \"The Tonight Show,\" Starring Jimmy Fallon that Spider-Man 4 \"is happening\" and that it will go on floors \"next summer.\"

India looking to spin narrative

With Pune's bald black soil surface likely to aid spinners, hosts will be looking to adapt quickly and draw level in the series vs NZ

Athletes want more seats in proposed SRB

GREATER representation for athletes, better coordination between government and private stakeholders and the mandate for a proposed Sports Regulatory Board (SRB) were some key issues raised by country's elite athletes during a consultation with sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on the Draft National Sports Governance Bill here.

Rachin stakes his claim as New Zealand's lodestar

IT's a challenging little period for New Zealand cricket.

Vinicius hat-trick as Real post stunning comeback win over Dortmund

VINICIUS Junior scored a sublime hat-trick as Champions League holders Real Madrid came back from two goals down to hammer Borussia Dortmund 5-2 on Tuesday.

Wasteful India lose to Germany

OLYMPIC bronze-medallists India wasted chances galore to lose 0-2 to world champions Germany in the first hockey Test of the two-match series here on Wednesday.

Two days before schedule, IOA's SGM postponed

THE Indian Olympic Association's Special General Meeting that was supposed to happen on Friday (October 25) is postponed as the conflict between president PT Usha and executive council continues.

Supreme Court sets aside Byju's, BCCI settlement

IN a major setback to edtech giant Byju's, the Supreme Court on Wednesday in its verdict set aside the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)'s order that had approved the ₹158 crore settlement between Byju's (Think and Learn Pvt Ltd) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Muthoot Fin raises $400 mn through ECB

THE country's largest pureplay gold loan NBFC Muthoot Finance has raised $400 million (about ₹3350 crore) through external commercial borrowings (ECB) route by issuing senior secured notes under its global medium term note programme of $2 billion.

GMR gets ₹6.3k cr from ADIA to refinance debt

GMR Group has secured ₹6,300 crore in debt funding from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the UAE's largest sovereign wealth fund and would use the proceeds for refinancing debt of its promoter group entity GMR Enterprises (GEPL).

TVS Motor profit rises 41% to ₹588 crore

CHENNAI-based TVS Motor Company on Wednesday reported a 41.4% increase in consolidated net profit at ₹588.13 crore in the second quarter ending September 30, 2024, riding on record sales.

FinMin to take call on scrapping windfall tax

Reduced prices of crude oil have made the levy irrelevant, says official