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865km of India-B'desh border remains unfenced: MHA in LS

Around 865km of the 4096km-long India-Bangladesh border is yet to be fenced, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Kala Azar-free tag only a year away for India

OFFICIAL DATA SHOWS THE COUNTRY HAS MAINTAINED DISEASE LEVELS BELOW W.H.0.’S THRESHOLDS FOR 2 YEARS, ON TRACK FOR OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE IF THE TREND CONTINUES

Asian Paints profit falls 23.5% in Q3, sales dip 6%

THE COMPANY HAD LOGGED A NET PROFIT OF 21,475 CR DURING OCT-DEC PERIOD A YR AGO

Talks start on 2nd phase of Gaza truce deal: Hamas

Talks have started on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, the spokesperson for the Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Tuesday.

10 people dead in Sweden shooting

Swedish police said that at least 10 people were killed during a shooting Tuesday at an adult education centre.

Temporary reprieve for Canada; Beijing hits back at US with tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Monday suspended his threat of 25% tariffs on Canada at the last minute, agreeing to a 30-day pause in return for concessions on border and crime enforcement.

Arjun remembers mum Mona on her birth anniversary

Actor Arjun Kapoor marked his mum, late Mona Shourie Kapoor's birth anniversary, with a heartfelt post on Instagram.

Read book on Nehru-JFK meetings: PM's dig at Oppn

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said those interested in foreign policy should read the book JFK's Forgotten Crisis that sheds light on India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's meetings with former US President John F Kennedy.

Govt hiding number of Kumbh deaths: SP chief

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party's \"double-engine\" government was hiding the number of deaths in the recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, demanding strict disciplinary action against those trying to cover up the alleged mismanagement in organising the religious event.

Trump sends first batch of illegal immigrants to India

A US military transport aircraft carrying more than 100 deported Indian immigrants was set to land in Amritsar on Wednesday, the first such flight to India under the second term of US President Donald Trump who has promised a significant crackdown that could impact hundreds or thousands of people.

NDA schemes for poor, women a vehicle for Viksit Bharat: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined his vision for building a Viksit Bharat (developed India) as he lauded the Union government for saving \"lakhs of crores of rupees\" by preventing corruption and detailed the efforts his administration took to help marginalised groups, women, farmers and young people.

CS to probe groundwater extraction

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi chief secretary to conduct an inquiry into the illegal extraction of groundwater by guesthouses in Paharganj and the exemptions granted under a Voluntary Disclosure Scheme (VDS) that was never formally framed.

DELHI HC ORDERS STATUS QUO ON ROHIT BAI'S ASSETS

The Delhi high court on Tuesday intervened in a legal battle over the estate of renowned fashion designer Rohit Bal, ordering a status quo on all his assets.

India-EU ties key amid global shifts, says EAM

The India-European Union (EU) relationship is more important than before at a time when the world is witnessing major shifts in areas ranging from politics to energy and technology, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday.

Thousands flee as fresh tremors jolt Santorini

Thousands of people were leaving the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air for a third day on Tuesday, as an unprecedented series of earthquakes shook the top travel destination. Some 6,000 people have already left the island, known for its spectacular cliffside views and a dormant volcano, which has been hit by hundreds of tremors since last week, officials said.

SC Tells Centre to Take CBI Help to Probe Kabaddi Body's Problems

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that \"strong measures\" to oust persons who have monopolised sports bodies for personal gain cannot come at the cost of players losing out on representing the sport at international events.

How set-pieces have helped Bagan rule

The runaway leaders have scored 11 of their 19 set-piece goals this season from corner kicks

Saif's back at work: It's nice to be standing here

Actor Saif Ali Khan, who is still recovering from the injuries he suffered after being stabbed at his Mumbai home recently, made his first public appearance on Sunday.

CBI court sentences ex-cops to life term

A special CBI court has awarded life imprisonment to two former Punjab police officers in connection with a 1992 encounter case in which two people were killed in Majitha in Amritsar.

Sheesh Mahal' to Ayushman Bharat, PM takes jibes at AAP

Less than a day before Delhi was scheduled to go to the polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a final attack on the Aam Aadmi Party's top leader Arvind Kejriwal on the floor of the Lok Sabha, taking jibes at the \"Sheesh Mahal\" (Kejriwal's bungalow as CM) and his decision to \"deprive\" Delhi residents of the benefits of the universal health care Ayushman Bharat scheme.

Varun in India squad for England ODIS

Varun Chakravarthy who had spun a web around English batters in the T20I series with 14 wickets in five matches including a five-wicket haul, has been added to the ODI squad for the England series.

Pal defends deletion of parts of Oppn's dissent on Waqf report

BJP lawmaker and chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) discussing the Waqf Bill, Jagdambika Pal responded to claims by opposition leaders that only edited versions of their dissent notes were carried and said that the substantive parts of their objections were carried, \"personal abuses\" weren't, and that after the adoption of the report, there is no scope for changes.

India's Palm Oil Imports Hit 14-Year Low as Rival Oils Gain

India's palm oil imports in January plunged to their lowest level in nearly 14 years as refiners replaced the tropical oil with cheaper rival soyoil because of negative refining margins for palm oil, five dealers said.

Sensex, Nifty post biggest one-day gain in a month

The Nifty added 1.62% to 23,739.25, while the Sensex gained 1.81% to 78,583.81

Mom-and-Pop around the corner

On Delhi's most discreet market

Sudan strain: Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Ebola virus

Uganda has begun a trial vaccination programme for the strain of Ebola viral infection that is behind the country's latest outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), while the number of confirmed cases has risen to three.

How security personnel fan out during poll season to ensure free, fair elections

It was a little after 2pm. The 32-year-old Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable had just finished her 10-hour morning shift when she made a video call to her six-year-old son in Bhubaneswar.

Poll prep leaves chaos on streets

Commuters were caught in long jams across the city on Tuesday as tens of thousands of personnel — polling staff and police reinforcements — fanned out in preparation for the assembly elections on Wednesday.

UCC in Guj next? State forms panel to draft bill

The Gujarat government on Tuesday announced the formation of a high-level committee to evaluate and draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state, marking a significant step towards implementing a controversial legal measure that aims to establish uniform personal laws for all citizens regardless of religion.

Interfaith couple faces threats after marriage notice circulated online

An interfaith couple, who were provided six-week police protection on an order from Uttarakhand high court in December last year, alleged threat to lives after their notice for marriage under the Special Marriage Act, carrying their photos and personal details, went viral on social media.