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India's Rice Exports Hold Steady in 2024 Despite Curbs

The Rice Exports in 2024 Stood at 17.8 Mn Tonnes, Marginally Down from 17.86 Mn Tonnes, a Year Ago

In Trump's pardons for Jan 6 rioters, a tale of two realities

President Donald Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon to almost all those convicted of participating in the attack on the US Capitol, instructed the Department of Justice to drop cases against others who stand accused, and commuted the sentences of those convicted of more serious offenses in an audacious attempt to rewrite recent history.

Elderly tied up, robbed of ₹12L cash, jewellery worth ₹50L: Cop

THIS WAS SECOND SUCH INCIDENT AS ON JANUARY 15, A 55-YEAR-OLD DIED OF SUFFOCATION AFTER SHE WAS TIED UP AND ROBBED OF ABOUT ₹500,000

CBI Closed Record 174 Cases in 2024 for Lack of Evidence, the Highest Ever in One Year

In 2023 and 2022, CBI Disposed of Investigation in 588 and 585 Cases, Respectively

BJP to Now Focus on Strength at Booth Level

In a bid to change the party organisation, the Rajasthan Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has replaced the \"panna pramukhs\" and shifted its focus on strengthening the booths for streamlined election management, people familiar with the matter said.

Two Suspected Maoists Killed in Jharkhand Encounter: Cops

Two suspected Maoists, including a woman, were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in a forest in Jharkhand's Bokaro district on Wednesday, a police officer said.

Married Of Free Will: Actor Modi A Day After Being Kidnapped

Actor and comedian Janhvi Modi, who was allegedly kidnapped on Tuesday evening from Shri Dungargarh market in Bikaner, sent a video to police claiming that she married the kidnapper \"on her own free will and was not abducted\".

IT Ministry Holds Discussions in MumbaiDigital Personal Data Protection ActConsent, transparency key in DPDP talks

The Meeting Had Fewer Than 50 Participants and Focused on Banking, Fintech, and Health Care

Trump and India-US ties: What will work, what needs work

Under Donald Trump, just like the past five American presidencies including his own, America's strategic relationship with India will deepen.

Illegal cylinders' use under lens after Kumbh fire engulfed over 100 tents

A large number pilgrims attending the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj are using banned \"non-ISI\" marked 5kg LPG cylinders which, relatively cheaper and more portable than the regular domestic ones, pose a higher fire risk, an HT investigation found on Monday, a day after a major blaze triggered by a cylinder blast engulfed several tents at the world's largest religious gathering.

Country to Reach 500 GW Renewable Energy Target by '30, Says Union Min

Union minister of renewable energy Prahlad Joshi announced on Tuesday that India is committed to reaching 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

No violation of norms; Kantara 2 gets clean chit from forest officials

Following allegations by local villagers that the crew of Kantara: Chapter 1 has violated norms during the shoot of the film in the Heruru forest area of Karnataka, Forest Department officials have refuted the claims.

Saif Ali Khan Walks Out Of Hospital 5 Days After Attack

Actor Saif Ali Khan, who was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after being stabbed at his home five days ago, walked out of the private medical facility on Tuesday.

Hiding in labour data, a tale of economic distress

The recent statements by the Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya rightly suggest that the labour force participation rate is up and the unemployment rate is down based on data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).

EVs to Form 30% of Product Portfolio by '30: Mahindra CEO

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd aims to make more than a quarter of its portfolio electric by 2030 as India's number two automobile company by market value takes on local and global rivals bolstering their EV line-up in the fast-growing segment.

Harry Potter at Mahakumbh? Viral video leaves the internet confused

Is it actor Daniel Radcliffe or is it not? Social media users, especially Potterheads, were left scratching their heads in confusion on Monday, after an Instagram video showed a man resembling the British actor at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh).

Trump-shaped climate disaster

Orders by US president threaten to undermine global battle against the climate crisis

Rupee Falls 14 Paise To 86.59 Against Dollar

The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 14 paise to 86.59 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, tracking heavy sell-off in the domestic equity market and a recovery in the US dollar index.

Man in coma as 200kg locker door falls on him

A 24-year-old construction worker, who suffered a neck fracture, slipped into a coma after a two-tonne bank locker door fell on him at the under-construction Bank of India building in Anupgarh on Monday, officials familiar with the matter said.

Will provide platform for youth to fulfill dreams: CM

Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday said a large portion of the country's population consists of youth, who are the driving force behind the economic prosperity of the state.

ALH grounding a setback, will sort it out soon: Def secy

The grounding of the locally produced Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) in the wake of a recent crash has come as a slight setback for the armed forces and it will not be taking part in the Republic Day flypast, defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Monday.

FMCG cos expect demand surge on Mahakumbh boost

Fast-moving consumer goods companies (FMCG) are distributing free samples of low-priced products and setting up temporary amenities like resting stations in and around the Mahakumbh site in Prayagraj, in their bid to catch the attention of millions of devotees streaming in, and boost demand for packaged goods in the March quarter and beyond.

Banks Said To Ask RBI To Delay April Liquidity Rule

The Banks Are Arguing That The Rules Could Hamper Efforts To Boost Lending

Rethinking Women's Education in Kabul

It's rare for a Taliban functionary to publicly question the Kabul regime's discriminatory policies towards women. So, how come Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, deputy minister at the Afghan foreign ministry, said there was no reason to deny education to women and girls?

Economy to grow at 6.5-6.8% in FY25: Deloitte

Deloitte India on Tuesday projected India's GDP to grow at 6.5-6.8% in the current fiscal and said India will have to adapt to the evolving global landscape and harness its domestic strengths to drive sustainable growth.

Gill as vice-captain is forward-thinking move

Ravichandran Ashwin has backed the Indian team management's decision to appoint Shubman Gill as vice-captain for the Champions Trophy as a \"forward-thinking move\", saying the top-order batter's place in the side is more or less settled and he can be groomed as a future leader.

66 Killed in Turkey Hotel Fire

A fire at a hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday killed at least 66 people, Turkey's Interior Minister said.

World Champ Gukesh, Arjun Spearhead Norway Chess

World champion D Gukesh and India No. 1 Arjun Erigaisi will take on the might of heavyweights such as Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana in this year's star-studded Norway Chess tournament, to be held here from May 26 to June 6.

Expert Ruling Backs India Over Indus Waters Treaty

India's position on Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir, which Pakistan has objected to, has got a shot in the arm with a World Bank-appointed neutral expert ruling that he is competent to adjudicate on the issue.

Ageless Djokovic tames Alcaraz to power into Melbourne semis

Ageless Novak Djokovic won an epic generational clash against Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday to stay on track for an 11th Australian Open title with Alexander Zverev next in the semi-finals.