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Punjab Police Make First Arrest, Nab Travel Agent

PUNJAB police made its first arrest of a travel agent involved in illegal immigration practices, following the deportation of 104 Indians from the US on February 5.

Places of Worship Act: CJI-led SC bench will hear pleas on Feb 17

The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions related to the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, on February 17.

Good time for cos to invest in India

Hindalco MD Satish Pai says PLI scheme, state incentives are encouraging cos to invest in India

'K'taka govt responsible for B'luru metro fare hike'

Fare fixation committee for the metro not based in Delhi: Vaishnaw

Karur criminal nabbed by police dies in govt hospital

A 36-year-old man who was undergoing treatment at the Karur Government Medical College Hospital after sustaining a leg fracture while allegedly trying to escape from the police on February 6 died on Thursday.

Pistol ace Jitu returns to national team as coach

FORMER World No 1 shooter Jitu Rai, along with several other top former shooters, were named in the 37-member coaches' list for the national team by the National Rifle Association of India, the governing body of the sport in the country, on Saturday.

Play It Again, Sam

The South sensation talks about her new role as a businesswoman and being finicky about film roles By SUBHASH K JHA

Hamas Frees 3 Israeli Hostages, Israel Releases 369 Palestinians

PALESTINIAN militants released three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for 369 Palestinian inmates freed by Israel, completing the latest swap despite fears the Gaza truce deal was near collapse.

Brace for tight norms after Trump order

The State Department has reduced eligibility window for visa interview waivers from 48 months to just 12 months

On Stranger Tides

Lara Maiklam on the foreshore of the Thames river

The Kumbh of Digital Spirituality

As the Kumbh rumbles to a close this year, everyone is in grip of FOMO—fear of missing out—induced by influencers covering the fair.

Water supply hit as pipeline breaks during storm water drain construction

THE construction of a pending storm water drain that commenced beside the Vayalur Road near Uyyakondan Thirumalai damaged the potable water supply line in the locality recently, posing hardship to the residents.

47 elephants killed in rail accidents between '21 & '24, Rajya Sabha told

THE past three years have witnessed a worrying increase in elephant casualties caused by train collisions, electrocutions, poaching, and poisoning.

Disclosure rules on related-party transaction

MARKETS regulator Sebi on Saturday introduced industry standards for the minimum information that listed entities are required to provide to the audit committee and shareholders when seeking approval for related-party transactions.

Tharoor's praise for Kerala in TNIE column sparks Congress backlash

FINDING itself in an embarrassing situation after party MP Shashi Tharoor heaped praise on the Left-ruled Kerala, calling the state a model of economic innovation and sustainable growth, the Congress leadership launched an open attack on him.

Russia Says It Captured One More Village in Eastern Ukraine

RUSSIA said on Saturday its forces had captured the village of Berezivka in their latest breakthrough in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, where Ukrainian defenses are creaking.

Why Amritsar Chosen? Political Slugfest Erupts

BJP and Congress flay CM Bhagwant Mann questioning logic behind all US planes carrying illegal deportees landing only in Punjab city

Bajaj Consumer Acquires Hyderabad-Based Vishal Personal Care for ₹120 Cr

BAJAJ Consumer Care, the Kushagra Bajaj-promoted company will acquire a 100% stake in Vishal Personal Care, the Hyderabad-based FMCG company, for ₹120 crore.

Probe into textiles import led to peas scam

Officials were piqued by Delhi importer bringing goods from Dubai via Chennai; probe reveals link with customs officer

No Plan to Close Govt Schools in Nilgiris

THE district administration has denied allegations of plans to merge or close schools with low enrollment in the Nilgiris and said that they were just rumors.

BJP Sweeps C'garh Local Body Polls, Wins All Mayoral Seats

Saffron Supremacy BJP Victorious on 10 Municipal Corporations

Fired-up matchstick industry in dire financial straits, staring at a bleak future

THE century-old matchstick industry which once kept the home fires burning of lakhs of workers appears to be going up in flames if the smoke signals are to be believed.

Adani's Suffer Series of Reverses Abroad

Dani Green Energy's withdrawal from its wind power project from Sri Lanka follows months of stout opposition by local communities.

After being abandoned in dustbin, 'Pihu' saved by docs at Bhopal hosp

A newborn girl, abandoned in a dustbin with her throat slit in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district last month, was saved thanks to timely twin surgeries and 24-hour medical care at a government hospital in Bhopal.

The light of love, guiding the way

N a world often drowning in fleeting likes and the hollow echo of superficial connections, one young woman, just 22 years old, is rewriting the rules of social media.

Oppn slams govt for murder of 2 youths in Mayiladuthurai

LEADERS from various opposition parties, including AIADMK, PMK, BJP, and also DMK ally CPM strongly condemned the brutal murder of two youngsters allegedly by a gang of bootleggers in Mayiladuthurai.

New India Co-op Bank former GM booked for ₹122 crore fraud

THE economic offences wing of the Mumbai Police have registered a case against Hitesh Praveenchand Mehta, a former general manager and head of accounts with New India Cooperative Bank.

11 Places in Delhi, Haryana Raided for Crypto Fraud

THE CBI on Saturday said it had conducted raids at 11 locations across Delhi and Haryana as part of its investigation into a crypto fraud case, which led to the seizure of ₹1.08 crore in cash, foreign currency, and gold.

Can assns be registered in caste name under Societies Act, HC asks

CAN caste organisations, with avowed goals of furthering the interest of their respective castes, be registered in the caste's name as societies under the state and the central acts, asked the Madras High Court.

Arsenal close gap on Liverpool, Marmoush inspires City

ARSENAL ignored their injury woes to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points as Mikel Merino came off the bench to clinch a 2-0 win against Leicester on Saturday. Manchester City, meanwhile, recorded a 4-0 victory over Newcastle at home.