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Main accused in Chhattisgarh journo murder held from Hyd

The Chhattisgarh police have arrested a local contractor, who was the main accused in the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar in Bijapur district of the state, from Hyderabad, officials said on Monday.

FAC Okays Battalion Camp in Forest

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

PM lauds India-US ties for scaling new heights in key areas

The US will remove regulations that have prevented cooperation between key Indian nuclear entities and American companies, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday, marking a major step forward in implementing the landmark 2005 civil nuclear agreement.

Human Remains Found in Fridge of Abandoned House in Kerala

Human remains, including a skull and bones, were found inside an abandoned house near Chottanikkara in Ernakulam district in Kerala on Monday, police said.

Don't drag security personnel in unnecessary legal battles: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday criticised the Union government for repeatedly dragging armed forces personnel and their families to the top court over disputes related to pensions, highlighting the adverse impact of such litigation on morale within the armed forces.

SC hopeful as farmers meet appointed panel

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed optimism over the resolution of the prolonged farmers' protest along the Punjab-Haryana border after the Punjab government reported that a section of protesting farmers agreed to the chairman of the court-appointed panel for talks.

Hockey Coach Rapes 16-Yr-Old Athlete, Held

Police arrested a 30-year-old coach for allegedly raping a minor hockey player, senior police officers aware of the matter said on Monday.

9 Workers Trapped in Assam Mine

At least nine workers were trapped inside a coal mine in a remote area of Dima Hasao district of Assam after the mine was reportedly flooded with underground water, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday.

Modi Unveils Jammu Railway Division, Telangana Terminal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the country's rapid advancement in connectivity as he inaugurated the Jammu railway division—a key step towards linking the Kashmir valley with the rest of the country through rail network.

2 HMPV cases reported in TN: Health dept

Two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were reported in Tamil Nadu on Monday, one from Chennai and another from Salem district, said the state health department.

JC Kumarappa: TN's forgotten economist

C Kumarappa (1892-1960) was a man of many facets with great distinction. He was a thinker who was ahead of his time and an economist that successive governments at the centre likened him as an idealist than a rare visionary who combined theory with practice.

KTR refuses to appear before ACB without lawyers in Formula E case

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and legislator KT Rama Rao on Monday refused to appear without his lawyers before the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for questioning in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of Formula-E racing in Hyderabad during the previous regime.

PM Modi Inaugurates New Railway Terminal in T'gana

Modernisation of railway infrastructure would go a long way in not only providing improved amenities to the passengers but also generating employment to thousands of people and increasing connectivity to the rural areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday while virtually inaugurating the modernised Cherlapally railway station on the outskirts of Hyderabad.

HC Rejects Plea to Transfer ADM's Death Case to CBI

The Kerala high court on Monday disallowed the petition for transfer of the probe from state police Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the death case of additional district magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu.

YSRCP Leader Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody in 2022 Case

A local court in Palnadu district in Andhra Pradesh on Monday remanded senior YSR Congress Party leader and former municipal chairman Turaka Kishore to judicial custody for 14 days in connection with the attack on TDP leaders in 2022 and other criminal cases filed against him, people familiar with the matter said.

Brazen disrespect: TN guv walks out of House

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi on Monday walked out of Tamil Nadu assembly without reading his customary address for the second consecutive year, opposing what he described as disrespect to the national anthem and triggering a political controversy.

4 Killed, 32 Hurt as Kerala State Bus Falls into Gorge in Idukki

At least four people died and 32 were injured after a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus fell into a gorge near Pullupara in Idukki district of Kerala early Monday, police said.

'No need to panic': Health min on HMPV

State health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday sought to dispel concerns surrounding the detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the state, saying that the virus is not new and does not pose a significant threat.

6 Maoists Likely to Surrender in Chikkamagaluru: Officials

The Six Maoists Include Top Leaders Who Were Active in Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh

Ministers Ask HDK To Give Proof Of Graft Allegations

Several ministers in the Siddaramaiah-led cabinet on Monday came down heavily on Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, for accusing the Congress government in the state of corruption and for alleging that ministers were involved in extracting commission.

26-Year-Old Held for Sending Poisoned Box of Sweets: Police

A 26-year-old former law student has been arrested for allegedly sending a box of sweets laced with poison to officials of an educational institute on New Year's Day in Shivamogga, police said on Monday.

Aero India to Focus on Indigenising Aerospace

The 15th edition of Aero India, Asia's biggest airshow, will be held at the Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru from February 10 to 14, with the focus being on forging new partnerships and exploring ways to fast-track indigenisation in the aerospace sector, the defence ministry said on Monday.

IIM-B Student Dies After Falling Off From Second Floor of Hostel, Probe On

The death of a student of the Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru (IIM-B), Nilay Kailashbhai Patel, who had presumably fallen off the second floor of his hostel, has sparked an online debate on caste-based discrimination.

Man Murders Father To Claim Insurance Money, 4 Held

Police have arrested four accused, including the son, for staging an accident after killing a man, in order to claim the insurance money.

Locals, wildlife experts slam new trekking routes proposal in KTR

The forest department's plan to introduce new trekking routes in the Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR) in Uttara Kannada district, has sparked criticism from locals and wildlife enthusiasts.

Old ailment, known pathogen: A warning against HMPV panic

For everyone holding their breath over fears of HMPV, here's a quick summary: it's an old ailment, caused by a known pathogen, and many people are likely to have been exposed to the virus by the time they are five years old.

Worries as avian flu virus breaches species barriers

ALTHOUGH THE OVERALL COUNT OF H5N1 HUMAN INFECTIONS IS LOW, THE STEADY DRIP OF HUMAN, ANIMAL DETECTIONS IS NOT A GOOD SIGN, SAY EXPERTS

Modi, Nadella Talk Microsoft Expansion, Making India AI-First

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed happiness at Microsoft's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India following his meeting with the company's chairman and CEO Satya Nadella.

BJP Claims ₹80Cr Spent on CM's 'Sheesh Mahal'; AAP Shoots Back

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday escalated its attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal over the renovation of his former official residence at 6 Flag Staff Road, accusing him of prioritising personal luxury over public welfare.

Ugly fight breaks out over ex-MP Bidhuri's comments on Atishi

An ugly fight erupted over former BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri's comments on Delhi chief minister Atishi, days before the assembly elections are to be announced, souring political discourse in a campaign already riven by a string of derogatory personal attacks.