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Hamas Accepts Draft Agreement for a Gaza Ceasefire: Officials

Mediator Qatar said the negotiations were at the 'closest point' yet to sealing a deal

Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten area's fight against fires

Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters have arrived at the Los Angeles area ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.

Kinnar Akhara Performs Amrit Snan, Praying for Welfare of Society

On the auspicious occasion of the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, the Kinnar Akhara, led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, became a major highlight on Tuesday.

Foreigners Chant 'Bam Bam Bhole', Take Holy Dip at Sangam

On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the Mahakumbh saw a remarkable confluence of faith and unity at the Sangam, where people from across the country and world gathered to take a holy dip here on Tuesday.

BJP Fields Chandrabhan Paswan as Its Candidate for Milkipur Assembly Bypolls

Setting aside all speculations, the BJP has named a lesser-known party leader Chandrabhan Paswan as the party's candidate for the crucial Milkipur assembly by-election to be held on 5 February.

Over 3.5 cr register for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, transforming exam stress into a festival of learning

The 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship initiative, has seen an overwhelming response, with over 3.5 crore students, teachers, and parents registering for the programme.

Manipur still awaits visit by Prime Minister: Congress

The Congress on Tuesday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur, saying the strife-torn state still awaits his visit.

Statistical Research Will Play Greater Role in Monitoring Environmental Impacts: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said statistical research will play a greater role in monitoring environmental impacts and climate change as the country moves towards achieving inclusive and sustainable development.

Over 35 Million Devotees Take Holy Dip in Sangam on Makar Sankranti

This year's event, compared to previous Kumbh festivals, has been meticulously designed to be cleaner, safer, and better organised

Manipur CM seeks armed forces veterans' support to resolve crisis

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has urged veterans of the armed forces to assist in resolving the ethnic crisis and restoring peace in the violence-stricken northeastern state.

Amazing confluence of devotion, spirituality in Mahakumbh: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the devotees who took part in the first 'Amrit Snan' (holy dip) at Mahakumbh on the great festival of Makar Sankranti.

Social media will get more polarised

Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced big changes in how the company addresses misinformation across Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

Does Mr Trump really want to annex Canada?

President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestions to annex Canada into the United States, along with his plans to reclaim the Panama Canal and buy Greenland, have sparked widespread debate and concern. His proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, coupled with his rhetoric, raise questions about the future of US-Canada relations and the potential impact on both countries.

Burnish the shine

As wages rise in urban centres like Bengaluru and Hyderabad—India's primary IT hubs—companies may look to other countries for cheaper alternatives or expand into smaller Indian cities with lower costs. Additionally, geopolitical tensions and protectionist policies in key markets like the United States could pose risks to India's export-driven growth model. Visa restrictions or changes in outsourcing regulations could impact the flow of business from these regions

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The current planning system includes three main groups of plans: national master plans, national sectoral plans and local plans.

Rahul to visit Patna on 18 Jan on 'Save Constitution' mission

Extending his mission 'Save Constitution' to Bihar, former president of the Congress Party Rahul Gandhi will visit Patna on 18 January.

Kumbhalgarh Attracts Investment Proposals of ₹1,000 Cr at Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit

The 15th-century historic fort town of Kumbhalgarh, renowned as the birthplace of Maharana Pratap and a refuge for the rulers/Maharanas of Mewar during times of strife, is now aspiring to emerge as a prominent destination for tourists from India and abroad.

10 Special Trains for Mahakumbh Travellers from Ranchi

Ten special trains will be operated from the Ranchi Railway Division for the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

MP CM Interacts With Industrialists

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav confirmed receiving investment proposals worth more than Rs 3 lakh 75 thousand crore for the state through various investment conclaves held in the past and about 84,000 jobs are expected to be generated through them.

Thackeray-led Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut asks RSS chief to avoid doing politics in the name of Lord Ram

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has criticised the statement made by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat that Bharat (India) got its \"true independence\" on the consecration ceremony day of the Ram temple at Ayodhya, by saying that Bhagwat must avoid doing \"politics\" in the name of Lord Ram.

J&K CM Omar under fire from rivals for praising PM Modi

Omar praised Modi for implementing two of the three promises he made to the people of J&K

Meta to get Parliamentary panel summons over Zuckerberg's remarks on 2024 LS polls

Social media behemoth Meta is set to be summoned by a Parliamentary panel over \"incorrect and irresponsible\" remarks by its founder Mark Zuckerberg on the 2024 General Elections in India.

100 pc Coverage Under Social Schemes for Workers Urged

Cent per cent coverage under social security scheme for all building and other construction workers, and training of construction workers in safety measures were highlighted at the 16th BoCW ‘Monitoring Committee Meeting,’ chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Sumita Dawra, on Tuesday.

'Centre, UGC destabilising higher education sector'

Kerala CM asked the Centre & UGC to respect the autonomy of universities

Defence Secy visits INS Rajali to review operational preparedness

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday visited INS Rajali, the Indian Navy's Naval Air Station, situated near Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu.

Sukanta Sounds 2026 Poll Bugle From Gangasagar

State BJP chief said that Gangasagar fair will be given a national status after party wins in Bengal

Devotees take a dip on Makar Sankranti

Thousands of people took a holy dip in river Hooghly on the occasion of Makar Sankranti today.

The Importance of 'Poush Nabanna' on Sankranti Day

The traditional Poush Parbon or Nabanna utsab during the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti brings happy tidings to all, of abundance of newly-harvested paddy and crops.

NHPC's free medical camp

NHPC's regional office in Siliguri, under the guidance of executive director Anil Kumar Dash, organised a free medical camp at Mahananda Barrage Primary School, Fulbari yesterday, as part of its CSR & SD scheme.

Over three lakh served at Sebaashray camps in 13 days

More than 3,15,000 plus people had registered at the camps, with Abhishek writing about it