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Bangladesh's Top Court Acquits Former PM Khaleda in Graft Case

Bangladesh's Supreme Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a 2008 corruption case, on Wednesday, clearing the way for the ailing leader to fight parliamentary elections in the troubled South Asian country.

The Muslim Husband's Right to Judicial Divorce

The Concern and Wisdom Behind the Gwalior Ruling Deserves Appreciation. But Some Critics Have Seen in it an Attempt to Turn a Procedural Provision into Substantive Law

S Korea's Yoon Detained in Major Law Enforcement Ops

Under South Korean law, the leader of a rebellion can face the death penalty or life imprisonment, if finally convicted

Gang Involved in Exploitation of Minor Girls Busted, Four Arrested

District Police Had Arrested 4 Suspects Accused of Luring Minor Girls on the Pretext of Providing Them Jobs as Waitresses and Allegedly Sexually Exploiting Them

1st Consultation Held on Draft DPDP Rules

Questions about consent and data localisation were among the key concerns raised at the government's first consultation meeting with industry representatives on draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 on Tuesday, with Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw promising \"focussed\" deliberations to balance regulation and innovation.

Djokovic Creates History as Zheng Stunned

Novak Djokovic created a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.

What has state govt done to curb noise pollution: HC

The Bombay high court on Tuesday directed the principal secretary of Maharashtra's home department and the director-general of police to file an affidavit detailing the steps taken to comply with the high court's directions regarding illegal loudspeakers.

Amid war of words, SP candidate files nomination in Pasi vs Pasi contest

Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Ajeet Prasad, who is facing a challenge from the Bharatiya Janata Party's Chandrabhan Paswan in a Pasi vs Pasi contest, filed his nomination for the Milkipur assembly bypoll on Wednesday, asserting that he was a local and claiming that his election rival was an outsider.

Martyrs Honoured on 77th Army Day

The South Western Command marked the 77th Army Day with a ceremony in Jaipur, during which Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, the Army Commander of Sapta Shakti Command, paid tributes to the nation's bravehearts by laying a wreath at the Prerna Sthal at the Jaipur military station.

Russian Roulette for Indian Jobseekers

Russia said it stopped recruiting Indian nationals into its armed forces in April 2024, and yet young Indian men are still being killed or injured on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine, the latest casualties being two residents of Kerala.

Doon-based chopper firm booked in cheating case

According to an agreement, the Doon-based firm was supposed to lease choppers for Char Dham Yatra last year

Ten people injured in two days due to Chinese manjha

In a fresh incident, Chinese manjha injured a youth in Maheshpur-Lahartara on Wednesday morning.

Notating 1,300 gestures, one mudra, one rasa at a time

STARTING IN THE EARLY 1960S, VENU BEGAN TO CREATE NOTATIONS OF THE GESTURES AND POSTURES OF KATHAKALI

U'khand assures UP of adequate water supply

With the Mahakumbh fair at Prayagraj witnessing the arrival of millions of pilgrims, the Uttarakhand government has assured adequate water discharge from the Tehri Dam for the 45-day long fair, according to state cabinet minister Satpal Maharaj.

Railways May See Best Operating Ratio in 5 Yrs

The Union budget may peg Indian Railways' operating ratio at the best in five years in FY26 on higher freight revenue and increased central funds, two people aware of the matter said.

Congress party moves to a new office after 47 years

The Congress will move its central office to 9A Kotla Road in New Delhi on Wednesday, having spent 47 years at 24 Akbar Road—an address that had become synonymous with the 139-year-old party and witnessed a significant part of its recent history.

Top Court Seeks Comprehensive Medical Report of Dallewal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

Govt Aiming To Make State Self-Reliant In Energy By 2027: CM

Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday said the state government is working with the goal of making the state self-reliant in energy by 2027 and providing electricity to farmers during the day.

Akhada walk tour package introduced for visitors at ₹2,000

To enhance the experience for pilgrims attending Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has launched a new series of specialised tour packages, including the notable Akhada Walk Tour, priced at ₹2,000.

Paris Medals Lose Sheen, IOC Says Will Replace Them

It's a result of our hard work. I've spoken to someone to bring it to the knowledge of IOA so that something can be done. Sarabjot Singh, shooter

BCCI May Restrict Players' Family Time on Tours

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has discussed various steps, including limiting the time India players get to spend with their families on foreign tours, during a recent review meeting with the team management following the 1-3 Test series loss in Australia, board officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

IAS Officer to Receive PM's Award for Solar Innovation

Anurag Srivastava, additional chief secretary of the Namami Gange and rural water supply department, has been selected for the prestigious Prime Minister's award for excellence in public administration, 2023.

Official: No female cyclist from Uttarakhand in National Games

The cycling association failed to find a female cyclist for the track cycling event as part of the 38th National Games, scheduled to be held in the state from January 28, to be held in Rudrapur area of US Nagar district, said officials familiar with the matter.

E-Auction to Set Up 31 M-Sand Units to Begin on January 28

The Rajasthan mines department on January 10 announced an e-auction process for the establishment of 31 m-sand units in the state.

Cleaner construction is better pollution control

Many Indian cities have been grappling with polluted air. When the air quality index (AQI) deteriorates, under the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), a host of measures come into effect depending on the level of pollution.

4 Killed in 2 Separate Road Mishaps: Police

Four people died, two in Pauri district and two in Nainital district, in two separate road accidents, police said on Wednesday.

Russia Launches Missile Barrage on Ukraine's Gas Infrastructure

Russia launched scores of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting gas infrastructure and other energy facilities in western regions in a new barrage against the struggling power system in the depths of winter.

India Rushes To Pay For Russian Oil Ahead Of Sanctions Cutoff

India's state refiners are rushing to speed up payments for Russian crude, hoping to complete their trades before a dramatic expansion of Washington's curbs on Moscow's oil industry effectively comes into force next month, people familiar with the matter said.

Dhami releases BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' for upcoming civic polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released its \"Sankalp Patra\" (manifesto) with separate resolution documents for each of the 11 municipal corporations ahead of the upcoming urban local body elections.

Rock found on Bareilly-Pilibhit line; derailment bid thwarted

U.P. saw 41 train sabotage bids between Jan 2024 and January 14 this year