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Israeli airstrikes kill 42 in Gaza

ISRAELI strikes killed at least 42 people in Gaza, including children, overnight and into Friday, hospital and emergency response workers said, as health workers and Israel's military traded claims over reported evacuation orders for two hospitals in the territory's largely isolated north.

Life term for all 28 convicts in Kasganj killing

A special NIA court on Friday awarded life imprisonment to 28 convicts involved in the killing of ABVP activist Chandan Gupta during the Kasganj violence in Uttar Pradesh on January 26, 2018.

Missing C'garh journo's body found in tank

A 33-year-old journalist from the Bijapur district in south Chhattisgarh, who had been missing for the last couple of days, was found dead in a septic tank on Friday evening, police said.

My apology was to Manipur victims, not to others: CM

MANIPUR Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday said his recent apology was directed specifically to the victims of the ethnic conflict and not to anybody else.

Shah, Omar agree to disagree on restoration of normalcy in J&K

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said normalcy has not been fully restored in J&K.

Bihar on boil as protests against paper leak hit road & rail traffic

PROTESTS intensified in Bihar's capital, Patna, on Friday, a day ahead of the Bihar Public Service Commission holding a re-test of the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE), 2024, for select candidates.

Immolation bids amid stir over waste disposal

Protests in Pithampur over Union Carbide, MP CM calls for caution

Maha tops in FDI, gets 31% of total investment

MAHARASHTRA has emerged as the top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal year, attracting ₹1.13 lakh crore, according to data shared by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Once fierce & held captive, now age catches up with Vikram, his release

IN a heart-rending development at the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the release of Vikram, a tiger imprisoned for five years following allegations of killing three beat watchers in the Dhikala zone, has been hindered by his age.

CBI Doesn't Need State Consent to Register FIR Against Centre's Officials

The Supreme Court has said the CBI does not require the permission of state governments to register an FIR against Centre's officials posted in different states' jurisdictions.

Mobility of skilled professionals key to India-US ties

IN the wake of growing debate in the US over immigration centering around the special category visa, H-1B, for skilled workers, India stressed on the role these professionals play in fostering the economic and technological partnership between the two countries.

Medical seats cannot remain vacant': SC directs govt to fix it

THE Supreme Court on Friday said that seats in medical courses cannot remain vacant and asked the Centre to hold a meeting with all the stakeholders, including the states, and consider the recommendations of a committee appointed over the issue.

India, Maldives Firm Up Trade on Local Currencies

INDIA and Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross border trade as External Affairs minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his counterpart from the island nation Abdulla Khaleel to improve bilateral relationships.

Andaman, Lakshadweep development a priority

'One Island, One Resort' policy to boost tourism

Fate of Nimisha Priya hangs in balance

Uncertainty over Kerala nurse as efforts to contact family of Yemeni national to offer blood money yet to succeed

Govt transparency move on production, import of GM crops triggers row

THE government has issued a draft notification to bring greater transparency to the decision-making process regarding production and import of genetically modified (GM) crops.

New NCC units raised in Kupwara and Kargil; 20 lakh cadet strength

FOUR new National Cadet Corps (NCC) units have been raised in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh said on Friday.

Gazans' Trauma Will Endure, But Violence Must Stop Now

HIS is no longer a conflict. For over 14 months, the people of Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering, ensnared in what can only be described as a death trap.

MANIPUR'S REDEMPTION SONG FOR 2025

A good way to begin reconciliation in the strife-torn state would be to let the displaced return home to reclaim their properties and bring up their children in peace

Margadarsi case: HC asks AP, TG to file counters

MARGADARSI'S counsel informed the court of a 200-page rejoinder filed during the hearing, highlighting that the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments had yet to submit their counters.

Allu Arjun Granted Bail in Stampede Case

THE Metropolitan Sessions Court, Nampally on Friday granted regular bail to actor Allu Arjun in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case on a personal bond of ₹50,000 with two sureties, with the condition that he appears before the Chikkadpally SHO between 10 am and 1 pm every Sunday for two months or till the filing of the chargesheet in the case, whichever is earlier.

Formula-E race: ACB summons KTR for questioning on Jan 6

ED also summons BRS working president on Jan 7 to look into FEMA violations

Plan to build Kuppam airport in two phases

CM moots setting up of aviation university and training centre in State, besides developing seven new airports

All GOs to be uploaded in English & Telugu

HENCEFORTH, Government Orders (GOs) will be uploaded both in English and Telugu languages in GOIR web portal.

Naidu seeks blessings of Sri Sachchidananda

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu visited the Avadhoota Datta Peetham at Patamata in Vijayawada on Friday, and took the blessings of mutt head Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamy.

Knowledge economy a patent of Telugus for prosperity, says Naidu

ANDHRA PRADESH Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu appreciated the efforts of Non-Resident Telugus (NRTs) in protecting the language.

Haindava Sankharavam' at Kesarapalli tomorrow

THE Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will organise 'Haindava Sankharavam' at Kesarapalli near Vijayawada on January 5 demanding resolution to its five long pending demands.

Issue Pending TDR Bonds: Minister to Civic Chiefs

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P Narayana has directed officials to issue the pending TDR bonds immediately.

Elaborate arrangements for Modi's visit to Vizag

1.2 lakh people likely to attend public meeting at AU Engg College

52-yr-old woman swims 150 km from Vizag to K'nada

GOLI Shyamala, a 52-year-old woman from Samalkot in Kakinada district, successfully completed an adventurous swim of 150 kilometers in the sea from Visakhapatnam to Kakinada.