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Paper Leak: 'Fasting' PK arrested, granted unconditional bail shortly

IN a dramatic turn of events, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor was arrested early Monday for illegally staging a fast-unto-death protest at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

Tiger scare: Assam children escorted to school & back by armed personnel

A group of 18 children on Monday got VIP treatment as they were escorted to their school and brought back home by armed forest guards in Assam.

14 Arrested for Hacking Server, Leaking Online Exam Papers in Jaipur

RAJASTHAN is facing yet another controversy involving a paper leak, as the Jaipur police has arrested 14 people involved in the leakage of an online examination conducted by the National Seeds Corporation.

'Nurse's death sentence not ratified by Yemen president'

THE capital punishment handed to Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya by a Yemeni court has not been ratified by President rashad al-alimi, the embassy of the conflict-ridden West asian country in New Delhi confirmed on Monday.

'WAVES already making waves across genres'

Within a month of its launch, the OTT has recorded 1 mn downloads, says Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi

Rename India Gate to Bharat Mata Dwar: BJP minority morcha to PM

BJP's minority morcha president Jamal Siddiqui on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rename the historic India Gate as 'Bharat Mata Dwar', to foster nationalism and promote Indian culture.

'Old practice': India slams Pak for Af strikes

INDIA on Monday \"unequivocally\" condemned the Pakistani attack on civilians in Afghanistan, describing it as Islamabad's \"old practice\" of blaming its neighbours for its internal failures.

UGC norms lift cap on contract teacher hiring

THE University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday released draft guidelines for recruiting Vice Chancellors at universities.

From panchayat to Parliament, Birla urges women to use AI for innovation

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday urged women representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) to embrace Artificial Intelligence and innovation in order to make their areas more people-oriented.

PM hails rlys infra, services, says bullet train not far away

Amid growing demands for high-speed trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the nation that the day India gets its first bullet train is not far off.

TIME FOR CRICKET BOARD TO MAKE HARD DECISIONS

NOW that the dust of defeat is slowly settling down, we can see a few things clearer.

SPREAD FARM INSURANCE NET AS WIDE AS NEEDED

THE new year has started on a sombre note for Odisha, where at least 10 farmers have died—half of them by suicide—in less than two weeks.

CLEAR THE DELUSION OF DEVELOPMENT

IN developing countries like India, Pakistan, or those in Africa, new ideas tend to meet with greater resistance than in developed nations.

OTHER WAYS TO OPT OUT OF CONSTANT ELECTION MODE

As India is becoming an election-only democracy, holding elections once every five years would reduce the voter's participation. There should be other alternatives on the table too

ACB asks KTR to appear on Thursday sans legal team

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has summoned BRS working president KT Rama Rao to appear before it on January 9 for questioning in the alleged Formula-E race case, without his legal team accompanying him.

Odisha BJP leaders' death clear case of murder: Cops

IN a sensational development, the Sambalpur police have revealed that the death of two BJP leaders in a road mishap near Katapali overbridge was not accidental but intentional, making it a clear case of murder.

Declared 'dead', K'taka man fights to prove he's alive

AN error caused by a staffer of a local revenue office has left a 62-year-old man in the lurch.

AI flight forced to land in B'luru after engine fails

OVER 150 passengers on board an Air India flight had a miraculous escape after taking off from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) here on Sunday night when one of its engines failed mid-air.

GO refers to HC order on delimitation to hold civic polls

According to the G.O. issued by Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department Secretary Gagandeep Singh Bedi, the Block Development Officers (village panchayats) of the respective panchayat unions have been appointed as SOs of the respective village panchayats.

Ex-ADM's death: HC turns down request for CBI probe

Court directs Kerala police to investigate possibility of homicide

Main accused in Bastar scribe murder arrested in Hyderabad

SURESH Chandrakar, the main accused in the murder of Bastar journalist Mukesh Chandrakar and his distant relative, was arrested by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Chhattisgarh police in Hyderabad late on Sunday.

TTE Booked for Sexually Harassing Passenger on Train

A ticket examiner has been booked for allegedly sexually harassing a female passenger aboard the Uzhavan Express from Chennai to Thanjavur.

Final Electoral Roll Released for Chennai After Revision

GREATER Chennai Corporation (GCC) Commissioner cum District Election Officer J Kumaragurubaran released the final electoral roll for the Special Summary Revision-2025 at the Ripon Building on Monday.

Sangam-period remnants unearthed

ARCHAEOLOGICAL remnants of a Sangam-era civilization have been discovered on the northern bank of the Pamba River near Villupuram.

House, Tamils have highest regard for nat'l anthem: Duraimurugan

Violating Constitution and conventions of the Assembly have become a routine for Governor Ravi, charges Stalin

Guv address: Jobs for women up due to govt's action to ensure safety

THE address prepared by the state government, which Governor RN Ravi did not deliver in the Assembly on Monday, said the government's dedication to safety and security have significantly contributed to increased employment opportunities for women.

Court Allows Minister's Plea Seeking Passport

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday allowed a petition filed by Minister for Higher Education Govi Chezhiaan seeking to direct the Tiruchy passport authorities to issue a passport to him.

14K Govt Buses to be Operated for Pongal

TRANSPORT Minister S S Sivasankar on Monday announced that a total of 14,104 government buses will be operated to various parts from Chennai between January 10 and 13 during Pongal festival.

Reminders to recite anthem sent well in advance, but ignored, says Raj Bhavan

GOVERNOR RN Ravi, who has been at loggerheads with the DMK government ever since he assumed office in 2021, clashed with the government on Monday over the old issue of non-recital of national anthem at the beginning of his customary address of the Assembly.

Oppn says govt forced guv to leave; DMK allies want centre to recall Ravi

FOLLOWING the drama witnessed in the Assembly on Monday, with Governor RN Ravi walking out without delivering his customary address, the Opposition parties blamed the state for forcing the governor to do so.