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Police Crackdown on Protests Against Mining in Telangana

Farmers and residents of Mylaram village in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana on Monday launched a relay hunger strike to protest against mining activities in the area as police arrested several people to crack down on the ongoing agitation.

Issue of Nashik, Raigad district guardian ministers to be resolved amicably: Eknath Shinde

Shiv Sena chief leader and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday broke his silence over the Maharashtra government's move to appoint Girish Mahajan (BJP) and Aditi Tatkare (NCP) as the Nashik and Raigad district guardian ministers respectively and later defer the move on Sunday night.

Protesting farmers defer 21 Jan march to Delhi; ask Centre to hold talks soon

The border between Punjab and Haryana, urging the Centre to hold a meeting in Delhi before 14 February

Flexibility: The buzz word in India's T20I batting template

Men in Blue signal change in approach ahead of limited overs series against England

Assam Congress condemns FIR against Rahul Gandhi over 'Indian state' remark

The Assam Congress has strongly criticized the police case filed against its leader Rahul Gandhi over his \"Indian state\" remark during the inauguration of the 'Indira Bhavan' in New Delhi.

Japan Urges Continued Caution on Potential Tremors, Tsunamis

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has called for continued caution over potential tremors and tsunamis despite a gradual decrease in seismic activity a week after the magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Kyushu region.

OREDA inks MoU with TPREL for rooftop solar adoption

Total subsidy up to Rs 1,38,000 Target to solarize 3 lakh households in three years

Mamata unhappy with RG Kar verdict

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today voiced her dissatisfaction with the court's verdict in the RG Kar rape and murder case.

Mamata Hints at Moving Higher Court

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today made it clear that the state would move high court seeking capital punishment for the convict while expressing shock at the hearing of verdict of life sentence in the R G Kar rape and murder case.

Biden Pardons Fauci and Milley in an Effort to Guard Against Potential 'Revenge' by Trump

President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential \"revenge\" by the incoming Trump administration.

Fire-ravaged Southern California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk

Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires, less than two weeks after the outbreak of deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and charred thousands of homes.

Smith Cleared for Sri Lanka Series, Champions Trophy

As the Australian squad prepares for a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, which will be swiftly followed by the ICC Men's Champions Trophy, the squad has been strengthened by news that Steve Smith's elbow injury is not as bad as first feared.

India's Annual Coffee Exports Double to $1.3 Billion in Last 4 Years

India's coffee exports have almost doubled in the last four years to touch $1.29 billion in FY 2023-24 from $719.42 million in 2020-21, with the country becoming the seventh-largest coffee producer globally, according to a statement released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Monday.

Battlefield Tourism Is A Small Step

On Army Day the Ministry of Defence launched a portal on battlefields.

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner battles past Holger Rune into quarterfinals

First came the medical timeouts, one each for Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune with the temperature above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) at the Australian Open.

Cong cites Bombay HC fake encounter probe report to flay Maha govt

Congress opposition leader and MLA Vijay Wadettiwar has criticised the BJP-led Mahayuti state government after a Bombay High Court inquiry report concluded that five policemen are responsible for the fake encounter of Akshay Shinde.

Rajnath Singh confers Raksha Mantri Padak to NCC cadets

Under Officer Theja V P of Kerala and Lakshadweep Directorate, and Senior Under Officer Aryamitra Nath of the North Eastern Region Directorate, were conferred with the Raksha Mantri Padak for their exceptional performance and dedication to duty during the investiture ceremony held at the ongoing NCC Republic Day Camp here on Monday.

IIM Sambalpur Hosts CEO Immersion Programme

IIM Sambalpur hosted a six-day CEO Immersion Programme for the Executive MBA 2024-26 and MBA for Working Professionals 2023-25 batches at its Sambalpur campus.

Mahakumbh Delays Ram Temple Construction's Work in Ayodhya

The ongoing Mahakumbh at Prayagraj Sangam has further delayed the construction work of the Ram Temple here, said Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Building Construction Committee of the temple here on Monday.

TT Nationals: Gujarat Women Storm into Last Eight Stage

Local girl Frenaz Chipia overcame a shaky start to beat Neha Kumari 3-2 of Odisha to help Gujarat's women team clean sweep Odisha 3-0, sealing their quarterfinal berth at the UTT 86th Senior National Inter-State Table Tennis Championships played at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium on Monday.

Indian Stock Indices Gain on Monday

The BSE Sensex was up 454.11 points or 0.59 percent at 77,073.44, and the Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange was up 141.55 points or 0.61 percent at 23,344.75

India to Participate in Mandiri U20 Challenge Series in Indonesia

The India U20 men's team will participate in the Mandiri U20 Challenge Series 2025, a four-nation friendly tournament, in Indonesia from 24 to 30 January.

Elephant tramples 17-year-old boy to death, mother injured

A 17-year-old boy, Satya Ranjan Martha, died in an elephant attack, while his mother suffered serious injuries.

Pancha Paika Bazaar Inaugurated in Khordha

The Pancha Paika Bazaar at TLC, of Khordha municipal council was officially inaugurated by MP Aparajita Sarangi and MLA, Khordha, Prasanta Kumar Jagdev.

India Will Be A Global Hub For Critical Minerals: Union Minister Reddy

Odisha will lead India's Mining Growth: CM Majhi 5th tranche of critical mineral auctions launched

Speedskater Shruti Kotwal aiming for 2026 Winter Olympics

India's first professional woman speed skater Shruti Kotwal, who will be leading India's charge in the Asian Winter Games (AWG) in Harbin, China from 7-14 February, has her eyes set on qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Non-metro cities outpace metros in digital payments growth

When it comes to India's digital payments landscape, non-metro cities are coming up much faster than their metro counterparts, in terms of opportunity, aspiration and digital adoption.

Remarks against Shah: SC stays defamation case against Rahul in Ranchi court

In a relief to the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed proceedings against him before a trial court in Ranchi, Jharkhand, in a criminal defamation case arising from his 2018 speech at AICC plenary session saying that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah was an \"accused\" in a murder case.

Assam CM Invites S. Korean Investors for Automobile Manufacturing Hub

Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday invited automobile giants from South Korea to invest in Assam.

RBI Introduces Revised Framework for ARC-Borrower Settlements

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued revised guidelines for the settlement of dues payable by borrowers to Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) on Monday (January 20), and to take immediate effect.