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Old ailment, known pathogen: A warning against HMPV panic

Although the overall count of H5N1 human infections is low, the steady drip of human, animal detections is not a good sign, say experts

AIIMS Makes ABHA Tokens Mandatory for OPD Consultation

Patna's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has made it mandatory for all patients coming for outpatient department (OPD) consultation with doctors to have their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), a digital health ID that provides a unique identity to each citizen using a 14-digit identification number, said a circular issued by its medical superintendent Dr Anup Kumar on Monday.

Shah Launches Bharatpol, Asks Agencies to Use Tech

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said it was time Indian investigation agencies use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives as he launched the 'Bharatpol' portal to facilitate faster international assistance for agencies.

FAC Okays Battalion Camp in Protected Forest Area of Assam

The Approval Pertains to the Diversion of 26.1 Hectares Within Geleky Reserved Forest Along the Volatile Assam-Nagaland Border in the Sivasagar Forest Division

New Guidelines to Select DGP

The Hemant Soren cabinet on Tuesday approved new guidelines for the selection and appointment of the state director general of police (DGP), officials said.

HC Drops Contempt Case Against DGP

The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday dropped contempt proceedings against state DGP Anurag Gupta and DG (Home Guard) Anil Palta in a contempt petition filed by a Jharkhand Home Guard jawan in the matter of giving payment at par with police constable on the principle of equal payment for equal work.

7-YEAR-OLD GIRL DIES, WOMAN HURT IN IED BLAST

A seven-year-old girl died while another woman was injured in an IED blast, planted by the banned extremist outfit CPI (Maoist), near Tirilposi village under Jeraikela police station in West Singhbhum district, police said on Tuesday.

Power tariff set to rise in Jamshedpur, Seraikela?

People of Jamshedpur and Seraikela may soon have to pay more for electricity as the Tata Steel and the Tata Steel Utility and Infrastructure Services Ltd (TSUISL) have again proposed a hike in power tariffs, people aware of the development said on Tuesday.

Cyber crime: Seven held in Dhanbad following raids

POLICE SAID THREE ACCUSED WERE FROM BIHAR, ONE FROM BENGAL, AND THREE OTHERS FROM PARTS OF DHANBAD

India to Soon Set New Record of One Billion Voters: ECI Chief

India will soon create a new record of one billion-plus voters, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday.

Shah Launches Interpol-Like Agency, Calls for Tech Update

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said it was time Indian investigation agencies use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives as he launched the 'Bharatpol' portal to facilitate faster international assistance for agencies.

BPSC Exam Row: SC Refuses to Hear Plea Over 'Irregularities'

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to examine a plea over the alleged irregularities in the BPSC exam held on December 13, 2024, and the consequent police action on protestors.

The curious case of Vidya Balan's post for Rohit Sharma

Actor Vidya Balan has drawn backlash after she made a post on social media in support of India cricketer Rohit Sharma.

No matter what I do, my son will always be my priority: Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza has been jetsetting since her appointment as an ambassador for Dubai's Sports Council in December. But her busy year didn't keep her from ringing in 2025 with her \"forever date\", her six-year-old son Izhaan Mirza Malik.

Jimmy Shergill: OTT ne mere career ka graph utha diya

He has been a part of the Hindi film industry for 28 years, but Jimmy Shergill believes that it's the OTT medium that has helped him explore the lead space in a much better way.

Love lockdown: OYO's new rule for unmarried couples sparks mixed reactions

On Sunday, the hotel booking platform OYO introduced a new policy that prohibits unmarried couples from checking into its partner hotels in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

Man United slow Liverpool's charge towards League title

Manchester United rallied to snap a four-game losing streak and slow Liverpool's romp towards the Premier League title in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday.

Ankush Bahuguna put under 40-hour 'digital arrest' by scammers: I lost my money, mental health

YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna has revealed that he was recently put in a 'digital arrest' by online scammers.

Focus on Satwik-Chirag at Malaysia Open

India's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will aim for a strong result, Lakshya Sen will look to build on his recent form and HS Prannoy will hope to shake off rust after a lengthy break at the season-opening Malaysia Super 1000 tournament starting here on Tuesday.

ICC, BCCI, CA, ECB Explore Chances of Two-Tier Tests

The ICC in collaboration with cricket boards of India, Australia and England is exploring the possibility of a two-tier Test system to facilitate more series between big three nations.

Indian bond-index inflows may lag estimate, says Morgan Stanley

Indian bonds included last year in a key global benchmark will fail to draw as much money as previously estimated, according to Morgan Stanley.

India Eyes Private Capital for $107 Billion Grid Expansion

India is asking states to attract more private capital to accelerate the expansion of its power transmission network, part of a plan to revamp the country's grid and accommodate more clean power.

Titan Sees 24% Q3 Growth on Strong Demand

Tata group firm Titan Company Ltd on Monday said it registered a year-on-year growth of 24% on a standalone basis in the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal buoyed by strong festive demand, especially in the jewellery segment.

NCLAT to hear Meta's plea against ₹213 cr fine on Jan 16

META ASKED NCLAT TO HEAR THE CASE URGENTLY, NOTING ITS IMPLICATIONS AND THE STAKES INVOLVED

Stonepeak's Digital Edge gets $1 billion loans for data centers

Digital Edge DC, a company backed by private equity fund Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, has secured $1 billion in debt to fund its data center expansion across Asia, according to a company press release on Monday.

Space Industry Funding in India Falls 55% in 2024

Funding in India's space sector, a key part of the country's ambitions to become a global superpower, plummeted by 55% in 2024 to $59.1 million from $130.2 million the previous year, according to data from market intelligence platform Tracxn.

SC Transfers CCI's E-commerce Probe Case to K'taka HC

The Supreme Court has transferred to the Karnataka High Court several petitions challenging the Competition Commission of India's (CCI's) probe into alleged anti-competitive practices by e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart.

Rupee Falls 4 Paise to Record Low of 85.83

Nifty fell 1.62% to 23,616.05 points while Sensex slid 1.59% to 77,964.99

Services growth rises to 4-month high in Dec

Business activity gained momentum in December driven by demand buoyancy in the services sector, rising to a four-month high during the month, even as manufacturing growth slowed.

Sudan army airstrike kills 10 in southern Khartoum: Rescuers

Ten Sudanese civilians were killed and over 30 wounded in an army airstrike on southern Khartoum, volunteer rescue workers said.