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No. of domestic migrants lowered by 12% since 2011'

THE number of domestic migrants have lowered by nearly 12% to 40.20 crore between 2011 and 2023, indicating increased economic opportunities across the country, said a report by prime minister's economic advisory panel EAC-PM.

Housing sales likely to fall 21% in Oct-Dec quarter

IN a not so positive development for the real estate sector, housing supply in top 9 cities is expected to decline 33% and housing sales to come down by 21% in the October-December period of CY2024 (Q4CY24), said real estate consultancy firm PropEquity on Saturday.

Council meet: Rates, clarifications

EVEN though the GST Council in its 55th meeting in Jaisalmer avoided \"thorny\" issues such as lowering GST rates on insurance premium and a discussion on rate rationalisation, it did make several changes in the rates of goods and services.

5 dead in attack on German Christmas market

GERMAN Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday condemned the \"terrible, insane\" car-ramming attack on a crowded Christmas market that killed five people and injured more than 200.

16 Israelis hurt in attack by Yemen's Houthis

FACING a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, dropping President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.

Petition seeking Yogi's removal in Allahabad HC

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Allahabad High Court, seeking removal of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for publicly backing Justice Shekhar Yadav's controversial remarks at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event in Prayagraj on December 8.

Bihar Guv: Arms, not satyagraha drove British out

BIHAR Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Friday said British rulers left India not because of 'satyagraha', but when they saw arms in native people's hands and realised that they can go to any extent.

Maha portfolio allocation: CM keeps home, Shinde urban development

AFTER much delay, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis finally allocated the portfolios to his ministers on Saturday.

1st 'Dome City' with 360° view in Mahakumbh

IN a bid to blend faith and spirituality with modernity, the Uttar Pradesh government is building the country's first Dome City in Arail area of Mahakumbh Nagar.

Work for people, Shah tells cops in Northeast

Says police need to change approach as insurgency has been tackled

Alternative route to Leh-Ladakh: MoD seeks transport ministry nod for tunnel

THE Union Ministry of Defence has recommended that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) approve the construction of the Bhubhu Jot tunnel.

AGITATOR TO VICTIM & A BRUSH WITH GANDHI

MID the melee and uproar at Makar Dwar of Parliament, the image of Pratap Chandra Sarangi, frail and bloodied, with a handkerchief pressed against his forehead, evoked a strange sense of irony. It felt as though the wheels of time had come to a full circle for the BJP MP from Balasore.

Ex-transport dept cop main suspect in big gold and cash seizure in MP

FORMER MP transport department constable-turned-businessman Saurabh Sharma, whose premises were raided for two days by Lokayukta police, may emerge as the key suspect in the seizure of 52 kg gold and ₹11 crore cash from a car in Bhopal on Friday night.

Govt to check commercial viability of D2M tech

AFTER the \"reasonably successful\" preliminary trials of direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology - telecast of live TV channels on smartphones without an internet connection - Prasar Bharati has sent a detailed proposal with findings to the government to seek approval for initiating large-scale testing to check its commercial feasibility.

Cong launches campaign to uphold Ambedkar's legacy, lines up rallies

TAKING the Ambedkar row from Parliament to streets, the Congress launched a nationwide campaign on Saturday.

Indian skills will help build 'New Kuwait': PM

Modi addresses diaspora, meets 101-year-old former IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa after granddaughter's request

Net forest cover rises, but decreases in biodiverse regions like Western Ghats

INDIA's net forest coverage increased by 1,445 square kilometers during 2021-23, but it lost the natural forest density in biodiverse-rich Western Ghats, Northeast, open natural ecosystems and mangrove forests, according to the biennial data released by the Central government on Saturday.

No grounds to reject Oppn's no-trust notice against V-P

THERE is no constitutional ground to reject the impeachment notice submitted by the Opposition seeking the removal of Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, said constitutional expert and former Lok Sabha secretary general PDT Achary.

PROTECT SOIL AFTER A YEAR OF LANDSLIDES

In December, a landslide occurred in the rocky Thiruvannamalai on the slopes of the Annamalaiyar Hill, after a heavy rainfall unusual for the region.

THE RISE & RISE OF AMBEDKAR AS AN ICON

HE fracas over an insult to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar leading to fisticuffs between the members of the ruling coalition and the opposition within the parliament complex underlined two distinctive trends.

WB loan to transform Amaravati into a model capital

THE World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved an $800 million loan to support the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Programme in Andhra Pradesh.

Man rapes minor, saved by cops from mob

TENSION prevailed for some time in Gudihatnoor mandal headquarter on Saturday after a man, identified as Poshetty, allegedly kidnapped a minor girl and raped her in his house around 3 pm in the afternoon.

GST ON AVIATION FUEL NOT ADVISABLE, BHATTI TELLS COUNCIL

Finance minister agrees with AP demand for 1% cess on B2B deals to fund flood-relief

TG lost 105.87 sq km forest cover in two years: Report

TELANGANA has lost significant forest cover over the last two years.

Andhra forms panel to study free bus travel scheme in other states

Andhra Pradesh government has formed a committee to study the feasibility of implementing a free bus travel scheme for women, similar to those in other states like Telangana and Karnataka. The decision follows a pre-election promise by TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu.

KTR goes hammer & tongs at govt over farm incentives

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Saturday attacked the Congress government over Rythu Bharosa, accusing it of slashing benefits to a number of farmers while claiming that it was issued to all farmers.

Cong govt spent ₹20,616 cr on crop loan waiver: CM

Divulging the crop loan waiver scheme details implemented by his government, he said that the Congress government had spent ₹20,616 crore benefiting 25,35,963 farmers.

Christian organisations rival govt in education, health activities: Revanth

CHIEF Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday praised the contributions of Christian organisations, stating that they provide quality education and health services on par with the government.

Praying that God saves TG and its people: Harish

EXPRESSING serious displeasure over the conduct of the Legislative Assembly proceedings, BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao said that he was praying to God to save the state and its people.

A 'productive' session of TG Legislature draws to a close

THE Telangana Legislative Assembly and Council were adjourned sine die on Saturday, after seven days of heated discussions during which eight Bills were passed.