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Second part of geological survey begins in Chamoli

PREVIOUSLY, A GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED IN KARANPRAYAG TOWN WHERE CRACKS APPEARED IN JANUARY 2023

Bhopal's toxic waste: A 40-yr journey

When Mahesh Pal moved to the Nishatpura area in Bhopal in 2000, the gas tragedy that claimed over 5,000 lives in the neighbourhood didn't figure high on his list of concerns.

Maharashtra secretariat security system gets ₹42-crore tech upgrade

This will help weed out unauthorised footfalls in the state govt headquarters

Court Grants Actor Allu Arjun Bail With Conditions in Stampede Case

A court on Friday granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun, an accused in the case booked over the death of a woman in a stampede here during the premiere of his latest film 'Pushpa-2'.

Kuki-Zo Areas Blocked, Kangpokpi Shut Down

An economic blockade by a tribal body was underway in Kuki-Zo inhabited areas in Manipur on Friday to protest against alleged action by security forces on women in a village in Kangpokpi district, officials said on Friday.

Apology Addressed to Victims, Not to Terrorists: Manipur CM

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday clarified that his recent apology over the ethnic violence in the state was directed at the victims, not \"terrorists\".

SC to Hear CBI's Appeal on Dera Chief's Acquittal

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the CBI's appeal against the acquittal of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others in the 2002 murder of Ranjit Singh, a former manager of the sect.

Beneficiaries face hurdles as process for MMSY becomes more stringent

Getting the honorarium under Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana (MMYS) has become increasingly difficult, as the women, child, and social security department, after directing officials to identify and delist ineligible beneficiaries, has now introduced measures that make the process of filing forms more cumbersome, people familiar with the developments said.

Rich tributes paid to ex-Dhanbad SP

Rich tributes were paid on Friday, the 34th martyrdom day of the former Dhanbad superintendent of police (SP), \"Ashok Chakra\" Randhir Prasad Verma, during a meeting organised at Randhir Verma Chowk in the district.

Three held for 30-yr-old's murder

A day after a 30-year-old was shot dead behind Carmel Junior College School in the Bal Vihar locality, Jamshedpur Police arrested three people and claimed to have solved the broad daylight murder within 24 hours, officials said on Friday.

Mango Grapples With Tonnes Of Waste, No Relief In Sight

Lakhs of residents in Jamshedpur's Mango continue to suffer as waste piles up in the locality, with Tata Steel seeking time to consult the Jharkhand urban development secretary and the forest department opposing waste dumping inside the Dalma eco-sensitive zone (ESZ), people familiar with the issue said on Friday.

HC Advocate Body Writes to Chief Justice Over Elevation of Judges

The Jharkhand High Court Advocate Association (JHCAA) has urged chief justice MS Ramachandra Rao and justices Sujit Narayan Prasad and Rongon Mukhopadhyay to recommend their deserving members for elevation as high court judges.

India Lodges 'Solemn Protest' Over 2 New Chinese Counties in Ladakh Area

India on Friday said it lodged a \"solemn protest\" with China through diplomatic channels over the establishment of two new counties in the Hotan prefecture as parts of these regions fall in the Union territory of Ladakh.

2002 Murder: SC Notice to Ram Rahim, Others on CBI Plea Against Their Acquittal

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the CBI's appeal against the acquittal of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others in the 2002 murder of Ranjit Singh, a former manager of the sect.

BPSC re-exam for 1 centre today amid heightened protests

Despite protests by candidates for over a fortnight and opposition parties backing them, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is adamant that it would not hold re-exam, barring for a centre in Patna, of the 70th combined competitive pre examination, which was held on December 13.

Diljit Meets PM Modi, Gets 2025's First Iconic Insta Collab

ctor-singer Diljit Dosanjh kick-started the new year with a \"memorable meeting\" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Would love to collaborate on an Indian film: Xiumin

Indian fans of South Korean singer-actor Xiumin were pleasantly surprised when he greeted them in Hindi with the words \"Meri aashiqui tum hi ho\" (a reference to a popular track from the 2013 film Aashiqui 2) at the K-Town Festival in Mumbai a couple of weeks back.

Salim-Sulaiman on what 2025 has in store: This year will be about global collaborations

This year will be about global collaborations

Rohit Likely To Sit Out At SCG; Bumrah Set For Captaincy

Battered by extra bounce and seam movement along with scathing criticism of his leadership, India skipper Rohit Sharma's career as a Test cricketer seems headed for a dispiriting climax amid swirling speculation that he is set to be dropped from the fifth and final Test against Australia starting here on Friday.

Perera's 46-Ball Ton Gives SL Consolation T20 Win Over NZ

Kusal Perera cracked a career-best 101 off just 46 balls as Sri Lanka secured a consolation seven-run victory in the third and final Twenty20 match against New Zealand in Nelson on Thursday.

Djokovic Cruises Past Monfils As Rising Stars Shine In Brisbane

Novak Djokovic was in imperious form as he demolished Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Thursday, with the Australian Open just over a week away.

Won't be surprised if Rohit retires from Tests: Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri will not be surprised if under-fire captain Rohit Sharma announces his Test retirement in the near future, saying talented and in-form youngsters like Shubman Gill are knocking hard on the doors of the side.

Jesus Hopes His Goals Can Help End Arsenal Drought

Gabriel Jesus is determined to keep scoring as Arsenal look to end their more than 20-year wait for a Premier League title.

Cummins says no let up in intensity as Oz eye win

Australia captain Pat Cummins asserted that there would be no let up in intensity despite the hosts grabbing a 2-1 lead heading into the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, beginning here on Friday.

Banks Ask RBI To Ease Cash Crunch With FX Swaps

The Requests Came After An Indicator For Front-End Currency Borrowing Costs Surged On Monday

Rice export prices extend fall on muted demand, weak rupee

Top exporter India's rice prices fell for a third straight week to a 17-month low on weak demand and depreciation in the rupee to a record low.

M&M, Tata Motors ride EVs to become first to win auto PLI

Tata Motors Ltd and Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) Ltd on Thursday became India's first automakers to secure production incentives for the automotive sector, marking a key moment for the scheme that had a tepid start.

White-Collar Hiring Up 9% in Dec, Says Report

White-collar hiring activity in December witnessed a 9% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, driven by high-skill and strategic roles, a report said on Thursday.

India's Textile Exports Grow 7% to Over $21 Billion During Apr-Oct

India's textiles and apparel exports, including handicrafts, grew 7% during the April-October period to $21.35 billion, the government said on Thursday.

Waaree Energies Bags 150 MWP Solar Project

Waaree Energies on Thursday said it has secured an order to supply solar modules totalling a capacity of 150 MWp for a major renewable project in India.