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Third protest in Buldhana; kin files writ petition

The third big protest held to demand action in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case was held in Sindkhed Raja of Buldhana district on Monday.

Mastering frontier tech a need of the hour: Rajnath

Unconventional tools including information warfare, artificial intelligence (AI)-based warfare, proxy warfare, electro-magnetic warfare, space warfare and cyber-attacks pose a big challenge in today's times, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday while addressing officers at the Army War College in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.

Boost for navy's underwater ops

The defence ministry on Monday signed two separate contracts worth ₹2,867 crore to strengthen the Indian Navy's underwater capabilities — for retrofitting its Kalvari-class submarines with air independent propulsion (AIP) systems to enhance their endurance, and integration of electronic heavy-weight torpedoes (EHWT) to boost their firepower capabilities.

Row as NC founder's birth anniv excluded from J&K holiday list

A political row erupted in Jammu & Kashmir with the ruling National Conference (NC) and CPI(M) slamming the lieutenant governor's decision to not include days commemorating 1931 martyrs and the birth anniversary of party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the list of holidays for 2025.

4 Bunkers Destroyed in Manipur After Gunfights

Police Said the Accused Was Stalking and Harassing the Victim After Her Engagement in September 2022

NCW flags lapses in probe as Anna varsity row rages

A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women (NCW) has found certain shortcomings following a probe into the sexual assault on the second-year Anna University student, commission member Mamta Kumari said on Monday, even as political uproar over the incident intensified.

IPS Officer Kumar Gets Additional Charge as CRPF DG

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Monday issued an order giving senior IPS officer Vitul Kumar additional charge as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general upon incumbent Anish Dayal Singh's retirement on December 31.

Khar Danda's Never-Ending Water Woes

The fishing village depends on one source for its water supply, while its population has also shot up in the last five years. Is there a solution?

Body found in Scotland river suspected to be of missing Indian student

SANTRA SAJU, A 22-YEAR-OLD STUDENT FROM KERALA, WAS LAST CAUGHT ON CCTV ON DECEMBER 6

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends

A day before the Supreme Court's deadline to shift him to a hospital, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Monday doubled down on his protest, calling for reinforcements at the Khanauri border while refusing medical attention on the 35th day of his fast-unto-death.

KERALA IS 'MINI PAK': NITISH RANE

BJP Minister Nitish Rane termed Kerala as \"mini-Pakistan\" and Congress voters as \"terrorists\" when addressing a rally in Purandar taluka in Pune.

Murder Unravels Lucrative Windmill Business in Beed

The murder of Massajog village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh has exposed an intricate and murky nexus between criminality and politics in Beed, linked to the burgeoning business of wind energy which has quietly transformed the economy of the drought-prone district.

Armed duo flee with gold worth ₹1.9 cr after tying up store owner

Gold jewellery worth ₹1.9 crore was stolen on Sunday from a jewellery store at Saat Rasta, Agripada, by two men who held the outlet owner at gunpoint.

Man Arrested For Killing Wife After Split

The police on Monday arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his wife to death after suspecting her of infidelity.

Sensors to counter frequent escalator stoppages at stns

Central Railway has decided to install digital sensors in all escalators on the main and harbour lines to counter the problem of frequent stoppages.

Hoarding collapse: Biz partner of suspended Addl DG's wife held

Over four months after the Esplanade metropolitan magistrate court issued a non-bailable warrant for his arrest, the crime branch on Monday arrested Arshad Khan, the purported business partner of the wife of additional director-general of police Quaiser Khalid, in connection with the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case.

Engineer produced in 'digital court'; 3 scammers arrested

The police on Saturday arrested a gang of three from Gujarat for allegedly scamming gullible victims by placing them under 'digital arrest' after claiming their mobile numbers were used in illegal activities.

Monorail services to double by August 2025

From August 2025 onwards, the wait time of Mumbaiites commuting by Mumbai Monorail will be halved, as double the number of trains will be operational.

20-Year Jail Term After Smuggling Bid

Thirty-seven years after he was arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle 2,365 Kg hashish out of India, a special NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) court on Monday sentenced Mulund resident Nitin Khimji Bhanushali to 20 years of imprisonment for possessing, transporting and attempting to export the contraband material.

Humpy: From retirement plan to a second world rapid crown

Her win caps a golden year for Indian chess after Gukesh won the world crown and India took the Open and Women's titles at the Olympiad

Haryana Steelers beat Patna, bag first PKL title

The Haryana Steelers clinched their first Pro Kabaddi League crown on Sunday after beating three-time champions Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune.

India fail to cash in on Bumrah's brilliance

As we head into a rare fifth day of a Test match, the promise of what is to come is enticing.

Man City get much-needed win; Forest jump to second

In his 500th game in charge of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola had some reasons to smile again.

When accuracy, relentlessness script symphony

Each time Jasprit Bumrah bowls, he forces everyone watching to examine the preconceptions of the prototypical fast bowler.

India's Exports to Aus Rise 14% in 2023-24

India's exports to Australia grew over 14% in 2023-24 following the implementation of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, describing the deal as \"landmark\".

Insurers May Sell Related Services, Products

Auto repair from your car insurer and fire extinguishers courtesy your home insurer? Not outlandish ideas, but part of the government's plans to allow insurance companies to sell related products and services.

Govt to deregulate more sectors, reduce red tape

Union budget set to offer road map to reduce compliance burden on businesses

Crashed Jetliner Was Shot Down by Russia: Azeri Prez

\"Unfortunately, in the first three days we heard only absurd versions from Russia. We witnessed clear attempts to cover up the matter.\" Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijani President

Trump Sides With Musk in Right-Wing Row Over H1-B

Donald Trump weighed in on Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country.

Shock grips families at S Korea's crash site

The stench of gasoline hangs over Muan International Airport. Behind a police cordon, plane seats, suitcases and twisted bits of metal are scattered, close to the wrecked fuselage of Jeju Air flight 2216.