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AXAR STEPS INTO A NEW ROLE

Now part of the leadership group, the all-rounder doesn't feel the need to prove to anyone

5 Cops Held Responsible for Badlapur 'Fake' Encounter

Magistrate Report Says No Fingerprints of Deceased Found on the Gun

SA Police Hunt for Kingpin of Illegal Mining

POLICE in South Africa said Monday they had launched a manhunt for the alleged \"kingpin\" behind an illegal mining operation where scores of bodies have been recovered after he escaped from custody.

HPV Vaccine Should Be Made Available Through Govt Schemes

Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide.

IOB Profit Rises 21% on Loan Growth, Recoveries

CHENNAI-based public sector lender Indian Overseas Bank on Monday reported a close to 21% increase in net income at ₹874 crore, boosted by improved asset quality and higher recoveries in the December quarter of the current financial year (FY25) compared to ₹723 crore in the year ago period.

Dalits not duly represented in higher judiciary

Justice (R) C T Ravikumar, who became the fourth Dalit judge to be elevated to the Supreme Court, retired on January 5 after serving three years in the top court.

Flamingo Festival at Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary concludes on a high note

THE Flamingo Festival 2025 concluded at the Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, drawing thousands of students, bird enthusiasts, and tourists from across the region.

Lifer till death for RG Kar accused

A Sealdah court on Monday sentenced Sanjay Roy, the lone accused in the horrific rape-murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August last year, to life imprisonment till death.

Camp Launched in Tirupati to Improve Maternal Health

THE Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), in collaboration with UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), launched the year-long 'Aarogya Yog Yatra' campaign in Tirupati on Monday to promote holistic wellness and maternal health across India.

Kurnool's sanitation crisis worsens amid cleanup efforts

KURNOOL city's sanitation crisis continues as municipal corporation workers' efforts to clean canals and drains inadvertently worsen waste buildup.

Capitol Attack Panel: Biden Pardons Members

Pardons Announced Ahead of Trump's Inauguration Lays Groundwork for an Even More Expansive Use of Remission

Govt Selects 24 Cos Under PLI Scheme For White Goods

The government has selected 24 companies under the third round of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods.

Billionaires' wealth grew 3x faster in 2024

THE wealth of billionaires grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, a top anti-poverty group said on Monday as some of the world's political and financial heavy-weights prepared for an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

MENTAL HEALTH AFFECTED BY MINDLESS SCROLLING ONLINE

FOURTEEN-year-old John (*name changed) from Bengaluru was increasingly getting addicted to online video games.

Army Man Killed in Encounter in J&K's Sopore

A soldier has been killed in the ongoing gunfight between militants and armed forces in Zaloora, Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Monday.

Karur Vysya Bank profit jumps over 20% on loan growth

Robust loan growth and better asset quality helped the Tamil Nadu-based old-generation private sector lender Karur Vysya Bank to report an over 20% jump in net income at ₹496 crore in the December quarter, up from ₹412 crore in the year ago period.

Brick kiln owner, 4 others held for assaulting 3 workers

THREE workers were allegedly tied and beaten up with iron pipes by a brick kiln owner and his associates after a dispute over their return to workplace and advance payment at Gandhi Nagar three days ago.

Forest violation: Kantara Chapter-1 makers slapped with fine of ₹50,000

SHOOTING of Kannada film Kantara Chapter-1, the prequel to 2022 blockbuster Kantara, promoting forest protection and human and wildlife co-existence, has come under the forest department's scanner with the production house Hombale Films being slapped with a fine of Rs 50,000 for illegally dumping film set items into Sakleshpur forest before starting ongoing shooting from January 7-25.

Will Be Key Player In Electric 3-Wheeler Market: TVS

CHENNAI-based auto major TVS Motor has set its sight on becoming a key player in the rapidly-growing electric three-wheeler market within the next three quarters.

Special session on 42% BC quota on the anvil

TG govt weighing in legal options to align its strategy on quota with the SC's previous rulings capping quota to 50%

UP nod to RDA in cabinet meeting at Maha Kumbh likely

The proposed meeting of Yogi cabinet at Mahakumbh on Wednesday, January 22, is likely to provide a major boost not only to the economic development of Prayagraj but also to neighbouring districts.

CM Showcases State's Investment Opportunities to Swiss Biz Leaders

Emphasises AP's strengths in sectors like pharmaceuticals, textiles, and rail components

NIMAS team finishes Arunachal leg of Brahmaputra rafting expedition

A team of the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) has achieved a milestone by completing the Arunachal Pradesh leg of the historic Brahmaputra River Rafting Expedition.

Govt to run WhatsApp Governance pilot project in Tenali from Jan end

ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said that the State government would soon provide WhatsApp Governance services to the people in line with the objectives of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

Grade panchayats on basis of population: Pawan to officials

DEPUTY Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has directed officials to revamp the village panchayat cluster system and formulate new guidelines to streamline administration.

AP's eco-friendly toys to shine at R-Day show

Etikoppaka toys, depicting mythological figures & designs inspired by ancient civilizations, reflect rich heritage

2025 World Cup set to be hosted in India, confirmation soon

THE official announcement may take a few more days, but in reality, India was pencilled in to host the 2025 World Cup by FIDE (chess' governing body) last year itself.

Meghalaya Mob Attempts to Attack School, Curfew Imposed

CURFEW was clamped in areas falling under the Mawkynrew village in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district on Monday following an incident of mob violence involving a school.

Banana prices soar, Pulivendula ryots rejoice

Farmers attribute price hike to reduced production in Gujarat and Maharashtra, hit by heavy rains & crop diseases

Iranian Court Hands Death Sentence to Popular Singer for Blasphemy

AN Iranian court has sentenced popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to death on appeal after he was convicted of blasphemy, local media reported on Sunday.