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RIL inks ₹3 lakh crore investment MoU with Maha govt

The Reliance Industries Limited on Thursday signed an MoU with the Maharashtra government to invest approximately Rs 3.05 lakh crore, which is projected to create more than 3,00,000 jobs.

South Korean Investigators Call for Indictment of Detained President Yoon

South Korean investigators asked prosecutors to indict the country's detained President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law last month, as it accused him of rebellion, abuse of power and obstruction of parliament on Thursday.

Probe into DBCL mishap yet to be completed

Probe into DBCL mishap yet to be completed

City celebrates Netaji's birthday

The 128th birth anniversary of Netaji was observed across the state with enthusiasm.

Vaishnaw Says First 'Made-in-India' Chip to be Rolled Out This Year

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the first 'Made-in-India' chip will be rolled out this year.

U-19 T20 World Cup: Indian eves thrash SL, top Group A

India finished at the top of Group A after blowing away Sri Lanka on Thursday in the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025.

Inflation burden eases further for farm and rural workers

The year-on-year inflation rates based on the all-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers in December 2024 declined to 5.01 per cent and 5.05 per cent, respectively, compared to the corresponding figures of 7.71 per cent and 7.46 per cent in the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Thursday.

Kerala Cong(J) MP Backtracks From Statement on Supporting Waqf Bill

Kerala Congress (J) MP, Francis George on Thursday clarified that he had never said anywhere that he would support the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament.

Kerala CM denies financial fraud in PPE kit purchase

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday denied the opposition charge that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report placed in the Assembly has confirmed that there was huge corruption in the purchase of PPE kits during Covid-19 period.

Gross NPAs of banks may decline to 2.4 pc by March 2025: Fitch

Rating agency Fitch has said that the gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of Indian banks may decline by 40 basis points to 2.4 per cent by March 2025.

Kejriwal Has Broken All Records Of Corruption, Nadda Tells Delhi Voters

Highlighting 'Modi ki Guarantee', BJP National President J.P. Nadda on Thursday said the AAP government in Delhi has broken all records of corruption, choosing the Rs 2,000 crore liquor scam over improvement in the education sector.

Stage II Forest Clearance for Khurda-Bolangir Rail Line Approved

The Khurda Road-Bolangir Rail Line project has made significant strides, including securing the crucial Stage II Forest Clearance for the section between Daspalla and Adhenigarh.

HC seeks affidavit from State, Centre on IB files on Netaji

The Orissa High Court asked the State and Centre to file replies through affidavits on a petition seeking direction for declassification of transfer to power agreement of year 1947 including of intelligence bureau secret files regarding Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and acceptance of the Justice Mukherjee Commission of Inquiry report on mysterious disappearance of the great freedom fighter.

Dongria Widows Allege Fraud in Issuance of Death Certificates

Six primitive Dongria tribe widows led by Jitu Jakesika, the district president of Bahujan Samaj Party, met S. Swathi Kumar, SP, Rayagada in her office and submitted a complaint against a doctor, Sabyasachi Mahapatra and former District Labour.

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja enjoys superb comeback with five-wicket haul

Rohit, Jaiswal, Gill, Pant fall for single digits, capping gloomy return for India stars to domestic cricket

Marginal rise in salt-water crocodile population in Bhitarkanika national park

Marginal rise in salt-water crocodile population in Bhitarkanika national park

Triveni Sangam Witnesses Record 10 Cr Devotees Taking Holy Dip So Far

The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has witnessed an unprecedented turnout of devotees, with over 10 crore people taking a holy dip in the sacred confluence of Maa Ganga, Maa Yamuna, and the mystical Maa Saraswati.

BJP's John Barla shares stage with Mamata in Alipurduar

This marks a notable shift for Mr Barla, who had been distancing himself from the BJP following the party's decision to replace him with Manoj Tigga as their candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Australian Open: Defending champion Sabalenka reaches third straight final, will fight Keys for title

When Madison Keys finally finished off her 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) upset of No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a high-intensity, high-quality Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, saving a match point along the way, the 29-year-old American crouched on the court and placed a hand on her white hat.

Markets extend gains led by IT stocks

Broader markets staged a sharp rebound from yesterday's selloff

Iron Age Commenced from TN, says Stalin citing ASI findings

This is the gift of the Tamils to mankind across the whole world, said the Tamil Nadu chief minister

Union Budget 2025 May Introduce Changes in Income Tax Slabs: Report

Global financial services company Nomura on Thursday said the Centre will focus on both fiscal consolidation and growth-supportive measures in the upcoming Union Budget for 2025-2026, predicting that the government may introduce changes to the personal income tax slabs to encourage consumer spending.

Democracy in a twilight zone

With Donald Trump's inauguration and return to the White House, we can rightly ask the question: is 20th-century geopolitics infecting the 21st century?

The rise of Hnamte: From Mohun Bagan SG bench to Chennaiyin FC's backbone

Star midfielder Lalrinliana Hnamte, who took on his former club Mohun Bagan SG - the defending champions of the Indian Super League (ISL) this season - on Tuesday, is making waves at Chennaiyin FC during the ongoing season of the premier competition of Indian football.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Inaugurates 'Bhagwat' Exhibition at Allahabad Museum

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 'Bhagwat' exhibition based on miniature paintings, at the Allahabad Museum on Wednesday.

Foreign secretary Misri to visit China this week

In a major step towards normalization of Sino-India ties, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Beijing on 26-27 January for a meeting of the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism between the two countries.

Mpox: Bengaluru reports 1st case of 2025 in 40-year-old man with travel history

A 40-year-old man from Bengaluru with travel history to Dubai has reportedly tested positive for Mpox.

Time to take a pop at GST absurdities

The GST Council (Goods and Service Tax) recently announced a bewildering array of extra tax rates for popcorn, sparking an understandable backlash among economists, businesses, and consumers alike.

Roadmap for special tourism zone in Hirakud region

The Hirakud Reservoir and its surrounding regions is to be developed into a special tourism zone integrating elements of infrastructure development, cultural preservation, and environmental sustainability.

CEC Kumar cautions EMBs against fake narratives

Cautioning Election Management Bodies (EMBs) against fake narratives, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Thursday said such narratives are typically timed at crucial junctures of the election process to target its very vitals.