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Govt Plans To Table Bill This Session With Focus On Suicides

Amid a spate of suicide cases, Rajasthan parliamentary affairs minister Jogaram Patel on Wednesday said that the state government was serious about the Coaching Centre (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2024 which was drafted last July, and will likely be tabled in assembly.

Notice to Telangana body over Badrinath shrine replica construction

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), the governing body of the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines in Uttarakhand, has issued a notice and warned of legal action to Uttarakhand Kalyankari Sanstha, a Telangana-based organisation, over the alleged construction of a replica of the Badrinath temple and its plans to construct a replica of the Kedarnath shrine, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

HC Asks Govt to Furnish Report on JSSC CGL Paper Leak Case Probe

Jharkhand high court has directed the state government to file a status report on the investigation done so far in the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) examination paper leak case, for which it had issued directions on December 17 last year after staying the publication of the final result.

Fourteen Killed, Many Injured in Two Separate Accidents in Karnataka

As many as fourteen people were killed and several others were injured in two separate road accidents that occurred in Uttara Kannada and Raichur districts on Friday.

HUL's Consolidated Net Profit Rises 19% in Q3

The company plans to acquire 'Minimalist' beauty brand for ₹2,670 crore

Semi-Finalist Shelton Shocked by Embarrassing Melbourne Hosts

Australian Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton said Wednesday he was \"shocked\" by on-court TV interviews at Melbourne Park, slamming them as \"disrespectful\".

No Relief If Leopard Kills Stray Bull: Forest Dept

The forest department has refused to pay compensation for the death of a stray bull, which was killed by a leopard in Almora district, officials said on Wednesday.

Industry's Come A Long Way

Actor Yami Gautam Dhar returns to films post motherhood, talking about how times have changed and now career and family can go hand-in-hand

JD(U) Dismisses Manipur Unit Chief, Says Will Back BJP

The Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday said it sacked its Manipur unit president Ksh. Biren Singh, to quell speculation about its ties with BJP.

Class 8 Girl Ends Life in Surat, Kin Blame School

A Class 8 student died allegedly by suicide on Monday in Surat, Gujarat, with her family members claiming that she took the extreme step after being punished by her school over non-payment of fees, police said Wednesday.

Shooting, explosions in West Bank as Israel presses on with offensive

A Palestinian official reported shooting and explosions in the flashpoint West Bank town of Jenin on Wednesday as Israeli forces pressed a raid that the military described as a \"counterterrorism\" operation.

Ara: Six Accused Get RI for Life in 1997 Double Murder Case

In a case of murder of father and son 27 years ago, First Additional District and Sessions Judge Rishi Kumar Singh on Wednesday sentenced six accused to rigorous life imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹31,000 on each.

Essar Group Sees Lower Battery Prices Pushing Green Energy Plans

India's Essar Group is planning to build eight gigawatts of round-the-clock clean power capacity, helped by falling battery prices that should allow faster adoption of energy storage technologies in the country.

Crasto-Kapila Enter Mixed Doubles Second Round at Indonesia Masters

Young Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila started their mixed doubles campaign at the USD 475,000 Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament on a bright note, progressing to the second round with a straight-game win over their rivals here on Wednesday.

Polycab India Q3 Net Profit Rises 11.5% To ₹464.35 Cr

Wires, cables and fast-moving electric goods maker Polycab India Ltd on Wednesday reported an 11.5% rise in consolidated net profit at ₹464.35 crore in the December quarter, charged up by higher sales.

Dec hiring up 31%, led by consumer electronics, mfg

India's hiring activity rose 31% in December, driven by consumer electronics, manufacturing, and construction and engineering sectors, a report said on Wednesday.

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

Cabinet Hikes MSP on Jute, Hails Health Mission

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday hailed the National Health Mission while apprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi of its progress and approved a minimum support price of ₹5,650 per quintal for raw jute for marketing season 2025-26, an increase of 6% or ₹315 over the previous MSP.

2 Students Die by Suicide, 6 Cases in Coaching Hub

At least two students preparing for National Entrance Eligibility Test (NEET) and Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) respectively died allegedly by suicide in only three hours in Rajasthan's Kota district on Wednesday, taking the toll of such cases to six this year, officials familiar with the matter said.

Lack of wickets in middle overs may peg India back

There is a changing trend in Indian cricket with regards to player selection ever since Gautam Gambhir has taken over as India coach.

Beijing in President Trump's policy shop

Reports suggest that there could be surprises hidden in President Trump's China policy.

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.

CBI to Move HC Seeking Death Penalty for Roy

The CBI will file an appeal before the Calcutta high court seeking a death sentence for Sanjay Roy, who was sentenced to \"life imprisonment until death\" by a Sealdah court in the rape-cum-murder case of an on-duty doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, officials said Wednesday.

Rubio Meets EAM in His First Bilateral Meet; Commits to Ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in his first bilateral engagement since taking charge on Tuesday, met external affairs minister S Jaishankar, with both reaffirming their commitment to stronger US-India ties especially in technology, defence, and energy.

Investigation on as Turkey hotel fire toll rises to 76

A fire raged through a 12-storey hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday during a school holiday, killing at least 76 people — at least two of them when they jumped from the building to escape the flames, officials said.

Iga Swiatek Locks In Keys Semi-Final, Shelton Shines

Iga Swiatek booked her second Australian Open semi-final with another stunning display on Wednesday, while Americans reached the last four of the men's and women's singles at Melbourne Park for the first time in 16 years.

MHA Warns Unlicensed NGOs Against Getting Funds From Overseas

The Union home ministry has warned that non-government organisations (NGOs) that receive and utilise foreign funds without having a licence under the foreign contribution regulation act (FCRA) or after its expiry will be penalised, according to a communication by the ministry on Tuesday.

22 US States Sue Over Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

Democratic-led states and civil rights groups filed a slew of lawsuits challenging US President Donald Trump's bid to roll back birthright citizenship on Tuesday in an early bid by his opponents to block his agenda in court.

Samsung Unfazed by Competition, to Focus on AI Ecosystem: J B Park

Leading smartphone manufacturer Samsung said it enjoys the competition from its rivals in India, one of its largest markets, where it is not only focused on mobile and AI technology but also trying to become an ecosystem provider, said J B Park, president & CEO of Southwest Asia on Tuesday here.

Rising heat may add to dengue fatalities: Study

Without timely interventions, dengue deaths could rise significantly by 2030 and further more by 2050, a new paper has warned.