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Political parties should endorse dual citizenship

2025 is a new year and it's customary to start one either with a resolution or a wish.

Gaza women's long wait for deliverance

As the new year begins, hopes that it will bring succour to the women and children of Gaza have been dashed. For the women, it has been a continuum of deprivation, degradation and despair.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park to be drilled for third twin-tunnel project

The city's green lungs, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), will once again be bored as plans for a third tunnel beneath its expanse move forward.

Dreaded robber killed in encounter with police in Purnia distt

THE KILLED ROBBER WAS IDENTIFIED AS SUSHIL MOCHI

Police Team Attacked in Darbhanga

A police team was attacked by a mob on Saturday while attempting to arrest an absconding accused under a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued by a family court in Samastipur in connection with a dowry-related case, police said.

Man Stabs Woman After Failing in Sexual Assault Bid in Bihar's Purnia

A man allegedly stabbed a 28-year-old woman after failing in his bid to sexually assault her in Bihar's Purnia district on Friday, police said.

Failure to appear in court a separate offence: Top court

NON-APPEARANCE IS AN OFFENCE, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE PROCLAMATION IS LATER NULLIFIED OR THE ACCUSED IS ACQUITTED, THE TOP COURT SAID

R Chidambaram, Veteran Nuclear Scientist, Dies at 88 in Mumbai

Rajagopala Chidambaram, the architect of India's nuclear weapons programme who played a key role in the atomic tests at Pokhran in 1974 and 1998, passed away in Mumbai on Saturday morning. He was 88.

Soon, No Need for Nod to Withdraw PF Cash During Emergencies

According to Changes Being Worked On, a Member Can Self-Approve Their Claim for the Emergency Withdrawal

T'gana Govt to Launch Farmer Financial Aid Scheme on January 14

The much-awaited financial assistance to farmers under Rythu Bharosa, one of the six guarantees promised by the Congress before the last assembly elections in Telangana, will be rolled out from Sankranti festival on January 14, people familiar with the matter said.

US NSA Sullivan to Visit India to Finalise Ongoing Initiatives

Outgoing US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan will travel to India on January 5-6 for a final round of talks with his counterpart Ajit K Doval and other top government officials on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues and to finalise some ongoing initiatives.

Bombay HC upholds Everest's trademark rights for 'Tikhalal'

The Bombay high court has upheld the trademark rights of Everest Food Products Pvt Ltd over the usage of trademark 'Tikhalal' and restrained Shyam Dhani Industries Pvt Ltd from using the trade name.

6 Killed in Explosion at Firecrackers Factory in Tamil Nadu, Say Police

Six workers were killed following an explosion at a firecrackers manufacturing unit near Virudhunagar area of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, an official said.

ASI Suspended for Sexual Assault

Jharkhand Police has suspended an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) posted at the Gua police station (PS) in the West Singhbhum district for allegedly attempting sexual assault and rape of a woman and demanding bribe money from her husband, officials close to the matter said on Saturday.

NIA Arrests Man for Raising Funds for Maoist Ideology

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key accused involved in collecting money to promote the ideology of a banned CPI (Maoist) outfit in Jharkhand, according to an official statement.

Cong Holds Meet Over Urban Body Elections

Jharkhand Congress president Keshav Mahto Kamlesh chaired a meeting with senior party leaders on Saturday strategising the urban local body elections, which could be announced soon in the state, insiders said.

Waste Dumping Issue Sparks Political Slugfest in Mango

Congress Blamed Jamshedpur MLA Saryu Roy for the Issue, While the BJP Opposed the Proposal to Dump the Waste at Bara Complex

BJP Took Money From Women For Gogo-Didi Forms, Says JMM

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Saturday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took ₹500 from women for filling out forms under the promised Gogo-Didi Yojna, adding that the state government would initiate the process to recover the money from the party.

Shah: Kejriwal Ignored Infra Needs But Made 'Sheesh Mahal'

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday targeted former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of using the money of Delhi residents to build a \"Sheesh Mahal\" - referring to revamped 6 Flagstaff Road bungalow - and ignoring national capital's infrastructure.

BPSC retest held with peace amid Patna stir

The retest for a select group of candidates who had appeared in the recent Bihar PSC exam, which has been embroiled in allegations of question paper leak, was held on Saturday afternoon at 22 centres here, officials said.

BJP Fields Ex-AAP Ministers, Ex-Cong Chief in First List

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday released the first list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, fielding former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ministers Kailash Gahlot from Bijwasan and Raaj Kumar Anand from Patel Nagar, and former Delhi Congress chief Arvind Singh Lovely from Gandhi Nagar.

YEH DIL ABHI BHARA NAHIN FT. RE-RELEASES!

While the costs involved are a concern for smaller filmmakers, Bollywood is largely optimistic about the trend of re-releases going strong this year as well

Hopefully, 2025 will be doubly energetic: Ishaan Khatter

As he steps into 2025, actor Ishaan Khatter's goal is to return to \"the big screen\".

Armaan: Standing next to Aashna, exchanging vows, felt surreal

Singer Armaan Malik gave a New Year surprise to his fans by dropping his wedding pics with fashion influencer Aashna Shroff on social media.

I Was Original Choice For Maine Pyar Kiya; Got Dropped As I Was Taller Than Salman

Actor-comedian Upasana Singh, known for her stint on The Kapil Sharma Show, has shared that she was the original choice for the female lead opposite Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya (1989).

New day, same story: Kohli fails again; India fall for 185

Rohit Sharma \"opted to rest\" in the team's interest but the same old script unfolded on a new day for Indian batters as they surrendered meekly for a paltry 185 in the face of some hostile seam bowling from Australia on the opening day of the fifth and final Test here.

Rohit sits out, Bumrah lauds skipper's leadership

In an unprecedented turn of events, India skipper Rohit Sharma \"opted to rest\" himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a series of underwhelming performances, a move that put his future in doubt and evoked emotional responses from his successor Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant.

Arsenal Must 'Flip Coin' in League Title Race, Says Arteta

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must \"flip that coin\" as they hunt down Premier League leaders Liverpool in a quest to be crowned champions of England after two agonising near-misses.

Facing Bumrah will be challenging on this track

Debutant all-rounder Beau Webster feels facing ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be an enormous challenge on the SCG pitch which is helping seamers, and the Australian did not place his finger on an ideal first innings score. India were all out for 185 and then Australia lost Usman Khawaja off the last ball of the day to Bumrah to end at 9 for one.