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Govt considers 50% export duty on molasses

The government is considering a 50% duty on the export of molasses. The idea is to ensure enough supplies to meet the target for cleaner and more efficient ethanol-blended petrol, two officials aware of the matter said on the condition of anonymity.

Journalists in India targeted with mobile spyware, say reports

India's government has again targeted high-profile journalists with Pegasus spyware, Amnesty International and The Washington Post said in a joint investigation published Thursday.

Israel expands its offensive in Gaza

Palestinian health authorities said 210 people were confirmed killed in Israeli strikes in the past 24 hours

Agency asks Centre to block access to 9 crypto exchanges

OFFICIALS AND REGULATORS IN MULTIPLE COUNTRIES SEE CRYPTO AS THREAT TO FINANCIAL STABILITY

No respite from fog for northern states, 5 killed in road accidents

A dense layer of fog enveloped the northern plains for a third consecutive day on Thursday, severely reducing visibility and disrupting flight and train services, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted no significant relief for Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh till December 31.

EAM hails 'deep' ties between India, Russia

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that the relationship between India and Russia is not just about diplomacy or economics, it is something much deeper.

Legend of Tamil film world who left lasting impact on political landscape: Tributes pour in for Captain

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder and popular yesteryear Tamil actor Narayanan Vijayaraj Alagarswami, popularly known as Vijayakanth, who raised his voice against corruption on the big screen before taking the political plunge, passed away after a prolonged illness on Thursday. He was 71.

Ensure BJP wins at least 10 seats in LS polls: Shah to T'gana cadre

Ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win at least 10 seats and secure a 35% vote share in Telangana in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.

Key JD(U) meet today amid buzz over rejig

The Janata Dal (United) is set to hold its national executive and council meetings in Delhi on Friday amid speculation that Rajiv Ranjan 'Lalan' Singh might be replaced as the party's president as part of an organisation rejig ahead of the Lok Sabha elections next year.

Will look into whatever info is shared: India after latest reports in Nijjar case

India has said that it will \"look into\" whatever \"specific and relevant information\" is shared by Canada in connection with the probe into the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, soon after Canadian media reported that the country's law enforcement agencies have tracked down two suspects in the case and are likely to apprehend them over the next few weeks.

Delhi asks if certain deemed forests can be used for works

EXPERTS SAID THAT THE REMOVAL OF DEEMED FORESTS FROM THE CAPITAL WILL BE VIOLATIVE OF SUPREME COURT ORDERS

AAP, BJP spar after Delhi tableau rejected for R-Day

The Delhi government on Thursday announced that its tableau has been excluded from the Republic Day parade on January 26 next year, alleging that the decision was based on \"prejudice\" against the Aam Aadmi Party in the Capital.

Friendicoes hits pause on rescue operations, cites massive space crunch, lack of money

With a capacity to shelter just a little over 400 dogs, Friendicoes, the animal NGO in Delhi’s Defence Colony, has hit pause on their rescue missions, due to a massive space crunch.

Police say using facial recognition technology

The Delhi Police have recorded the statements of at least eight people in connection with the low-intensity blast that took place near the Israeli embassy on Tuesday evening, officers aware of the case said on Thursday.

Delhi logs 13 hrs of dense fog as rail, flight ops take a hit

A dense fog blanketed the Capital for nearly 13 straight hours making it the longest spell of dense fog this season, weather officials said on Thursday, even as the India Meteorological Department sounded a “red alert” for dense to very dense fog between 4am and 10am on Friday, urging motorists to exercise caution.

LG clears proposal to notify MTP Act changes, slams AAP

Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Thursday approved a proposal by the health department to notify statutory reforms under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021, which aims to provide universal access for women for abortion care, and the termination of certain pregnancies, officials said.

Water conservation in era where flooding, drought collide

Just 10km from the Bengaluru International Airport, Devanahalli town, situated in a semi-arid zone, has faced persistent water shortage. In recent years, the local municipal corporation was forced to hire private water tankers as 32 of the town’s 130 borewells ran dry. But, for the last six months, the town has been using treated wastewater of Bengaluru blended with rainwater in two lakes to supply 0.2 mld (million litres per day) of water to households.

INS Imphal to have separate accommodation, facilities as women sailors to serve on warship

The Indian Navy is set to assign women sailors to its newest guided-missile destroyer, INS Imphal, in February-March 2024 as the country’s first warship with separate accommodation for women officers and sailors prepares for its operational deployment on the high seas, boosting the navy’s ability to secure India’s economic and military interests, officials aware of the matter said.

'Paid 1st tranche in 2020 to embark on donkey route'

The Nicaragua-bound Indians sent back from France after being detained over fears of human trafficking were first supposed to embark on their attempt to illegally emigrate in 2021, and had paid the first instalments to a network of travel consultancies running the racket as far back as 2020.

PM to announce projects worth ₹15k-cr during Ayodhya visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a slew of development projects worth ₹15,700 crore in Uttar Pradesh, including the Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport in Ayodhya and the redeveloped Ayodhya Railway Station, during his visit to the temple town on Saturday, his office said in a statement on Thursday.

Traffic restrictions in place for NYE. heavy curbs around CP

With New Year's Eve around the corner, the Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday issued an advisory detailing traffic restrictions in and around central Delhi, and advised people to be mindful of the subsequent congestions near commercial hubs.

India asks Pak to hand over 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed

India has asked Pakistan to hand over Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed, who is wanted in the country for several terror attacks including the 2008 assault on Mumbai, according to reports in the Pakistani media.

Language row simmers, Sidda promises to bring in ordinance

Karnataka will soon pass an ordinance directing all commercial establishments to use signboards and name plates with at least 60% Kannada signage on them, chief minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday, doubling down on a fractious language issue that triggered violent protests by a fringe group a day ago.

Build team work between govt, society: PM to officials

Government administrators should identify “low-hanging fruits”, focus on building team work between the government and society, and those governing aspirational blocks should coordinate with each other and discuss ongoing developments in their respective places, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a top conference of officials on Thursday, according to a district magistrate who attended the session.

'Will save democracy': Cong on foundation day

The Congress kicked off its campaign for the 2024 general elections with a mega rally in Nagpur on Thursday, promising a minimum support income, a nationwide caste census and employment for the young, as it hailed Opposition unity and fired salvos at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Relief as Qatar takes 8 Indians off death row

A Qatari court on Thursday commuted the death sentence given to eight former Indian Navy personnel earlier this year and sentenced them to prison for varying durations ranging from three years to 25 years, people familiar with the matter said.

How to navigate the season's 'rash' realities

Winter rash can be extremely uncomfortable. But, with a few lifestyle changes, you can make sure to keep it at bay

Reds go on top as Nunez strikes, Hojlund caps United fightback

Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League as Darwin Nunez ended his goal drought to inspire a 2-0 win against Burnley, while Rasmus Hojlund broke his own barren run to cap Manchester United's thrilling fightback to beat Aston Villa 3-2 on Tuesday.

'Teams for Paris Qualifiers should be picked via trials'

Tokyo Olympian boxer Simranjit Kaur is not known for holding back her punches in-and-out of the ring. On Wednesday she may have considered herself a bit unlucky to have lost to Jaismine Lamboria in the final (60kg) of Women’s National Boxing Championships here, but there were sufficient signs to show she was close to recapturing her form well in time for the Paris Olympics Qualifier in February.

Elgar century thwarts India's chances after backup act flops

Pacer Bumrah gets breakthroughs but Krishna, Thakur fail to step up in support roles on Day 2