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A Calibrated Approach to Bettering India-China Ties

India must show strategic patience in its dealings with China, keeping in mind the larger geopolitical picture and seek cooperation wherever possible and desirable, without harboring any unrealistic expectations

Political parties should endorse dual citizenship

2025 is a new year and it's customary to start one either with a resolution or a wish.

Gaza women's long wait for deliverance

As the new year begins, hopes that it will bring succour to the women and children of Gaza have been dashed.

India to monitor trends; seeks WHO updates over pathogen

India's health ministry has sought regular updates from the World Health Organization (WHO) on a particular respiratory pathogen in China, after reports said there was a surge in infections of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the Asian country.

BJP Demands CBI Probe Into Contractor's Suicide in K'taka

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader N Ravikumar and other party workers on Saturday called for a CBI inquiry into the alleged death by suicide of a contractor at Bidar in Karnataka, citing the need for transparency and accountability, and vowed to continue demanding the resignation of Priyank Kharge, a state minister and son of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Bail Granted to B'luru Techie's Wife, Her Family in Suicide Case

A city civil court in Bengaluru on Saturday granted bail to the estranged wife of a 34-year-old software engineer, who died by suicide last month.

Physicist who played key role in nuclear tests dies

Distinguished physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, who played a key role in the nuclear tests of 1974 and 1998, died on Saturday.

Dallewal: SC should think of kin of those who died by suicide, not me

Thousands of farmers gathered at the Khanauri border on Saturday in a massive show of strength as their leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's fast-unto-death entered its 40th day, defying Supreme Court directives and refusing medical intervention despite his deteriorating health.

Cong To Launch Rally With Focus On Ambedkar, Constitution

Congress will launch a campaign \"Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan Abhiyan\" throughout the country from Mau in Uttar Pradesh on January 26, said senior leader Pawan Khera on Saturday.

Class 9 Student Dies After Schoolyard Fight Over Ball

Altercation goes too far

PM, Kharge send 'chadar' for Ajmer Dargah for Urs; political tussle begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday sent ceremonial \"chadars\" to be offered at Ajmer Sharif dargah on the occasion of Urs of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti to be held on Sunday.

Amid protests, MP puts on hold disposal of toxic waste

The disposal of toxic waste from the Union Carbide plant was put on hold on Saturday, the Madhya Pradesh government said, after irate locals pelted stones at an incineration unit in Pithampur area of Dhar district early in the morning in protest against the disposal being carried out in the district.

Deciphering secrets deep within Humayun's Tomb

The majestic Humayun's Tomb was blanketed by a thick layer of fog, as a group of history enthusiasts, packed in layers of clothing to fight off the morning cold, huddled around to learn about various structures within the vast complex.

Asia Bird Census 2025 begins at Sultanpur

Owing to foggy weather, the census began much later, thus, delaying data's release, officials said

GGM CJM Orders Releasing Five Inmates During Dist Jail Visit

The Gurugram civil court's chief judicial magistrate (CJM), Ramesh Chander, on Friday ordered release of five inmates from the Bhondsi district jail who had already completed their incarceration period as per law, officials said on Saturday.

PM Modi to Inaugurate Delhi RRTS Stretch Today

Boost for regional connectivity Two RRTS stations in Delhi to be launched; now total 11 operational in corridor

BJP's candidate hurled abuses in Parliament: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, accusing the BJP of fielding a leader who used abusive language in Parliament.

MCG Chief Inspects Sanitation, Sewer Issues Across Ggm

Municipal commissioner Ashok Kumar Garg on Saturday conducted a detailed inspection of over a dozen locations across the city to review sanitation and sewer-related complaints.

Shah Hits Out at AAP Chief Over 'Sheesh Mahal'

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal of using the money of Delhi's residents to build a \"Sheesh Mahal\" (shimmering palace) — a satirical name the Bharatiya Janata Party uses for the 6, Flag Staff Road bungalow — and of ignoring the Capital's infrastructure.

Man dies in motorcycle crash amid dense fog, hit-and-run suspected

A 24-year-old man was killed after being hit by a speeding, unidentified vehicle amid dense fog on Golf Course Extension Road near Vatika Chowk in Sector 49, Gurgaon, early Saturday, police said.

Will waive 'inflated' water bills: Kejriwal's poll pledge

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal promised to waive off inflated water bills if his party is voted back to power.

Fog hits train, flight ops, AQI remains at 'poor'

A dip in wind speeds, coupled with increased moisture levels, led to parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) recording very dense fog for a third straight day on Saturday, resulting in visibility dropping to zero for much of the night.

4 Bodies Found in Septic Tank in Singrauli, Police Suspect Murder

Four bodies were recovered from the septic tank of a house in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday evening, with the police suspecting it to be a case of multiple murders.

BJP Immersed in Corruption; SP Will Form PDA Govt in U.P. in '27'

Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state of corruption and said his party's goal is to form a 'PDA' government by winning the assembly elections due in 2027.

6 Workers Killed in TN Fireworks Factory Blast

Six workers were killed and another was injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday morning, officials aware of the matter said.

Amid protests across state, BPSC retest held for select candidates

The retest for a select group of candidates who had appeared in the recently held Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam took place on Saturday amid protests for the exam to be held again for all aspirants, officials said.

Charge Sheet Filed in '20 J&K Narco-Terror Case, Says NIA

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary charge sheet in a 2020 narco-terrorism case in Jammu & Kashmir, alleging that funds generated through smuggling of drugs were used for terror activities of Pakistan-backed outfits, the agency said in a statement.

3 Arrested for Killing C'garh Journo: Police

Police arrested three people on Saturday in connection with the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, while the alleged mastermind—a local road contractor—remains absconding.

8 Aviation Facilities Set for Launch in '25

In a major expansion of India's aviation infrastructure, eight crucial airports and terminals will be inaugurated in the first half of 2025, officials said.

Sullivan to Hold Tech Transfer Talks in India

Bilateral, global issues in focus