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Good Samaritans to get ₹25k for helping victims of accidents: Min

Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday announced the reward for good Samaritans who help save road crash victims will be increased to ₹25,000.

Suspected Pak woman worked as teacher in Bareilly for 9 yrs; booked

THE POLICE WILL ALSO SEEK OPINION FROM PROSECUTION OFFICIALS OVER THE RULE REGARDING INDIAN CITIZENSHIP.

There is an audience for all kinds of stories

The Vietnamese-Canadian author of children's books speaks on her family's refugee past and the importance of anger

India's Share in Global Mobility Supply Chains Rising: Goyal

India's share in the global mobility supply chains is increasing due to the sector's cost-competitiveness and focus on product quality, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.

US Prez Grants Clemency to Nearly 2,500 People, Most Ever in Single Day

President Joe Biden on Friday commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses in what the White House called the largest single-day act of clemency in US history.

BPCL ties ₹31,802 cr investment for Bina refinery expansion

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on Friday said it has achieved financial closure for its Bina refinery expansion cum petrochemical project with the signing of a loan agreement of ₹31,802 crore with a consortium of six lenders led by the State Bank of India.

Over 7 cr pilgrims take holy dip at Sangam in last 6 days

Over 7 crore pilgrims have taken a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj over the past six days, from January 11 to 16, marking a remarkable spiritual milestone.

Did the BCCI's tour review have cricket on its agenda?

A number of populist suggestions were on the table, but were tactical decisions really questioned?

Kotak India batting coach; Abhishek under pressure

Former Saurashtra batter Sitanshu Kotak was on Thursday named India's batting coach ahead of the upcoming limited-overs series against England and the Champions Trophy next month after assistant coach Abhishek Nayar's performance came under scrutiny during the tour of Australia.

Ficci Lowers India's GDP Growth Forecast for FY25 to 6.4%

Industry body Ficci on Thursday lowered India's growth projection for the current financial year to 6.4% from 7% estimated earlier.

Palm oil imports to hit 5-year low in Jan on negative margins

India's palm oil imports are set to plunge to a near five-year low in January, hit by negative refining margins as the tropical oil's premium over rivals drives buyers to more competitively priced soyoil, government and industry officials told Reuters.

Isro satellites docked in space as part of SpaDeX successfully

ISRO on Thursday successfully performed the docking of satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) and the space agency also announced that post-docking, control of two satellites as a single object was successful.

Why defence industry needs an urgent rehaul

A ministry of defence tech and production, that will subsume the departments of defence production and R&D and implement a time-bound strategy for production, is needed

Blasts in Kyiv as UK's Starmer visits to ink '100-year' accord

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv on Thursday on an unannounced visit to sign a \"100-year accord\" and shore up support for Ukraine before Donald Trump's return to the White House.

SC Issues Directives on Separate Toilets for Trans Persons in Courts

The absence of adequate washroom facilities undermines equality and poses a barrier to the fair administration of justice, the Supreme Court held on Wednesday, directing all high courts, state governments and Union territories to ensure the availability of adequate and inclusive washroom facilities across all court premises and tribunals in India.

Bengal suspends 12 docs in maternal deaths case

The newborn of one of the critically ill women died on Thursday

Rohit lays bare rocky ties between players and media

If the recent narrative has been about the failure of superstars, an interesting subtext is the rocky relationship between the team and the media.

Google Inks Pact to Buy Carbon Removal Credits From Indian Cos

Google will buy carbon credits from an Indian initiative that turns large amounts of agricultural waste into biochar – a form of charcoal that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and returns it to the soil, it said on Thursday.

NCLAT Admits Meta Plea Against Data-Sharing Ban

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday admitted Meta Platforms' appeal against an order by India's competition regulator, which imposed a five-year ban on the company's data-sharing practices in the country and slapped a ₹213.14 crore fine for allegedly abusing its dominant position.

Sacked now, this ex-cop thrived on absconding mafioso's properties!

DIG, Saharanpur, dismissed accused inspector on January 11 after preliminary probe found allegations against him true

12,000 Naga Sadhus to Be Ordained at Mahakumbh

Around 12,000 Naga sadhus will be ordained by select ancient Hindu akhadas during the Mahakumbh-2025.

Rly clears gauge line to link Kashmir by train

The commissioner of railway safety (CRS), Northern Circle, Dinesh Chand Deshwal has authorised the opening of the newly constructed Katra-Reasi broad gauge line, paving the way to connect Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country through rail route, officials said.

South Korea's Yoon seeks court review of arrest legality

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol asked a Seoul court to review his detention on Thursday as he refused to attend fresh questioning by investigators over his failed martial law declaration.

UP Aims To Eliminate Filariasis By 2027

Uttar Pradesh is intensifying efforts to eradicate filariasis from the state by 2027.

PM Approves Setting Up of 8th Pay Commission for Central Govt Employees

In a major decision, the government on Thursday decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners.

Six 'Members' of Radical Group Held in Manipur in Murder Case

Six suspected members of a radical Meitei group known as Arambai Tenggol were arrested in connection with the death of a person in Thoubal district of Manipur, police said on Thursday.

Won't seek re-election in the upcoming polls

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will not run in the next federal elections, set for October this year, though they could be held sooner.

Congress's legacy of unease with legacies

On Wednesday, the Congress party shifted to a new address in the national Capital.

LA 'Red Flag' wildfire warnings expire, but dangers still persist

Red Flag warnings advising of extreme wildfire danger expired across the Los Angeles area late on Wednesday, but forecasters warned that dry and windy conditions will persist on Thursday, and that the threat of blazes remained.

Sindhu, Kiran George Cruise Into Quarters of India Open Badminton

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu progressed to the quarterfinals, while Kiran George delivered a gritty performance to keep the home flag flying in men's singles at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on Thursday.