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Israeli strike kills 66 Palestinians in Gaza

members of the gangs in recent months, Hamas sources and medics said.

Blinken, in Turkey, urges to contain ISIS in Syria

ANKARA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan discussed on Friday the need for continued efforts to counter any resurgence of Islamic State in Syria following the fall of Bashar-al Assad.

South Korean president's 2nd impeachment vote on edge

'What the lawmakers must protect is neither Yoon nor the ruling People Power Party but the lives of the people wailing out in the freezing streets,' leader of The Democratic Party said

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect not a client: Police

NEW YORK: The man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was not a client of the medical insurer and may have targeted it because of its size and influence, a senior police official said on Thursday.

DARSHAN, OTHERS GRANTED BAIL IN RENUKASWAMY MURDER CASE

BENGALURU: The Karnataka high court on Friday granted bail to Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in the Renukaswamy murder case.

Behind Iran's restraint in West Asia conflict

On November 27, a 60-day ceasefire deal between Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel, brokered by the United States (US) and supported by France, came into effect.

Burning green: Health costs of landscape fires

The cascading effects of forest fires and stubble burning on human health and environment are severe

Uniquely Indian traits that produce civic indifference

I often wish Richard Sennett, that great and inspiring writer on cities and civic life in the western world, had a chance to live in Bengaluru for a couple of months.

A coming of age for Indian chess

D Gukesh's rise as the youngest world champion is a tale with two pieces—one of individual and family sacrifice, and the other of legend Viswanathan Anand's payback to Indian sport

Inflated voter list? 4 million 'mystery voters' show up on Maha electoral rolls

MUMBAI: Even as the uproar over EVMs by the opposition continues, data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) reveals that at least 4 million voters on the electoral rolls, frozen ahead of the recent assembly elections, are excessive.

Hill stations record rare early snowfall

Shimla in Himachal Pradesh recorded the season's first snowfall on December 9, the earliest the hill town has received snow in the last 12 years.

HC grants interim bail to Allu Arjun in stampede case

Telangana high court granted interim bail to Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Friday after he was arrested by the city police and sent to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the death of a woman during the premiere of his latest movie \"Pushpa 2: The Rule\", official sources said.

STEEL CUTTING IN TN MARKS START OF FLEET SUPPORT SHIPS FOR NAVY

NEW DELHI: A \"steel cutting\" ceremony at the L&T yard in Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu, marked the beginning of production of the second of the five fleet support ships (FFSs) ordered for the Indian Navy last year to boost its capabilities to replenish warships at sea, the navy said on Thursday.

DRDO: New light tank test-fired successfully with accurate results

NEW DELHI: India's new light tank Zorawar, designed for rapid deployment and high mobility in the mountains, has achieved a \"major milestone\" by firing several rounds at different ranges at an altitude of more than 4,200 metres, with accurate results, the defence ministry said on Thursday.

Govt, HAL sign ₹13.5K-cr deal for 12 Su-30 jets

THE IAF OPERATES A FLEET OF 260 SU-30S, AND THE 12 FIGHTERS HAVE BEEN CONTRACTED TO MAKE UP FOR PLANES LOST IN ACCIDENTS

Top court quashes plea to reclaim land gifted 70 years ago

In a case that brought to life several forgotten aspects of the country's legal and sociopolitical history, the Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed a claim to take back a piece of land gifted 70 years ago on grounds of non-compliance with an unusual condition: lifelong, unpaid service.

Modi inaugurates 167 key infra projects ahead of Maha Kumbh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed the Maha Kumbh 2025 a \"mahayagya of unity\" which would take the country's cultural and spiritual identity to new heights.

Engage with farmers, ensure Dallewal's well-being, directs SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed a court-appointed high-powered panel to engage with protesting farmers to persuade them to temporarily suspend their agitation or relocate it from highways along the Punjab-Haryana border, while ensuring that the well-being of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered its 18th day, remains a top priority.

Thalassemia patients reel under drug shortage in Delhi

WHILE PATIENTS LOOK FOR VIALS OF DEFEROXAMINE, HOSPITALS INSIST THEY HAVE ORAL IRON CHELATORS IN STOCK AND ARE PROVIDING THEM TO PATIENTS

NBCC appointed to complete 16 delayed Supertech projects

NOIDA: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday appointed state-owned NBCC (India) Ltd to take over and complete 16 delayed housing projects of Supertech Ltd, bringing long-awaited relief to over 42,000 homebuyers who have been awaiting their homes for years.

STATE RECORDS RISE IN VOTER GENDER RATIO; CHITTORGARH TOPS THE CHART

Rajasthan has made significant strides in promoting women's participation in democracy by achieving a remarkable seven-point increase in the male-female voter gender ratio within just a few months.

RAJ HIGH COURT CLEARS PATH FOR DEVELOPMENT WITH MASTER PLAN FOR MT ABU

PETITIONERS HAD MOVED THE HIGH COURT SEEKING RELIEF AFTER CONSTRUCTION PERMISSIONS WERE REPEATEDLY DENIED, CITING DELAYS

Farmers' welfare key to dream of a developed Raj: CM

JAIPUR: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday emphasised the vital role of farmers in shaping the future of Rajasthan.

GVCR facing threats from invasive plants, mining, shows study

JODHPUR: A recent study has highlighted the rich biodiversity of the Guda Vishnoiyan Conservation Reserve (GVCR) in Jodhpur, while also drawing attention to the critical threats facing its ecosystem.

Untreated sewage affecting water quality of Luni river: RSPCB report

BARMER: The once-vital Luni River, flowing through the industrial hubs of Pali, Jodhpur, and Balotra in Rajasthan, is now a grim testament to unchecked industrial pollution.

Govt drafts new policy banning construction activities in hills

JAIPUR: After the Rajasthan high court banned rampant construction in the Aravallis, the state government has prepared a new Hill policy which proposes stricter monitoring and a ban on construction activity on some hills.

SC DIRECTS PANEL TO ENGAGE WITH FARMERS, RESOLVE THEIR CONCERNS

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed a court-appointed high-powered panel to engage with protesting farmers to persuade them to temporarily suspend their agitation or relocate it from highways along the Punjab-Haryana border, while ensuring that the well-being of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered its 18th day, remains a top priority.

As 2024 draws to a close, actor Sharvari reflects on her breakthrough year and talks about her upcoming projects

Sharvari has had a successful year as an actor, and she couldn't be any more \"grateful.\" Not only did Munjya fetch her the box-office numbers, but Vedaa and Maharaj also got her critics' nod for her acting chops.

Akshay Kumar suffers an eye injury on the sets of Housefull 5

Actor Akshay Kumar, who is currently shooting for Housefull 5 in Mumbai, suffered from a mishap while performing a stunt for the film. Now, we have exclusively learnt that the actor has been hurt in the eye.

Resilient Baroda face explosive Mumbai

Baroda walked through a wall of fire in the group stage to qualify for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy knockouts, and that grit will be their primary weapon against an explosive Mumbai in their semifinal contest here on Friday.