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The World Can Be Better When Hopes Coalesce

We all like to start a new year on a hopeful note. We like to think of all the possibilities of good work, but this will not take us far if we stay away from the realities.

ADGM from Abu Dhabi to GMC - A gateway for foreign investment

The adoption of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) legal framework for Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) marks a pivotal development in Bhutan's economic strategy.

Pacific Narratives

Experts believe that the Indo-Pacific has also given a direct recognition of the growing importance of India whose emergence as a strong economic power and leading security actor in ways reflected in the old facets of the region. To recollect history, the geographical space referred to as Asia-Pacific revolved primarily around two civilizations, India and China. The colonial system led to the end of Indian and Chinese influence over their neighbours and to a fragmentation of the region

Cyber Threats

The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks attributed to Chinese state-backed actors represent a seismic shift in the landscape of global security.

PM Modi Lauds Maha Govt's Efforts to Ensure Development of Maoist-Affected Areas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Maharashtra Government's efforts to ensure all-round development in remote and Maoist-affected areas.

CISF Achieves 40 Per Cent Drop in Suicide Rate, Falls Below National Average for First Time in 5 Years

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has achieved a significant milestone in reducing its suicide rate, which dropped to 9.87 per lakh in 2024—a decline of over 40 per cent compared to the previous year.

Bhopal gas tragedy: Toxic waste reaches destination

About 340 metric tonnes of toxic waste, lying in the Union Carbide factory for 40 years since the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, was finally removed on Wednesday night and it reached its destination Pithampur for incineration at around 4.30 a.m. on Thursday.

SC Tags Owaisi's Plea on Places of Worship Act With Pending Matters

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the tagging of a plea filed by AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi seeking implementation of the Places of Worship Act, 1991 with a pending batch of matters.

Modi Govt Created Economic Turmoil: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Thursday said the BJP-led government at the Centre has created \"economic turmoil\", leading to a mess in the lives of the common people.

Never directed to end Dallewal's hunger strike: SC

Dallewal has been firm that he would take medical aid only if the Union govt was ready for talks

Murder of Beed Sarpanch Unfortunate, SIT Formed for Fast-Tracked Justice: Maharashtra Dy CM Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday called the murder of a sarpanch in Beed district \"unfortunate\" and said that a special investigation team (SIT) has been formed to probe the matter.

My govt not facing pressure from PM or Home Minister: Omar Abdullah

In a significant statement, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his government was functioning independently and dismissed reports of being under pressure from the Centre, Raj Bhawan, or any political leaders, including those from the BJP.

Prashant Kishor Set to Begin Hunger Strike Over BPSC Aspirants' Concerns

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is set to begin an indefinite hunger strike on Thursday, demanding that the concerns of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants be addressed.

Contractor's suicide: No update given by K'taka govt; we will write to PM, says miffed family

The family of Sachin Panchal, a contractor who committed suicide blaming a close aide of Minister Priyank Kharge, has stated that they have lost trust as they have not been given any update by the Karnataka government in the case and will now write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking justice.

Bharat Jodo Yatra to public outreach initiatives: Rahul's newsletter sums up his 2024 exploits

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday released a newsletter, in an apparent attempt to maximise his reach to the people and impress upon them with his exploits in 2024.

Centre denying funds, threatening and throttling state: Tamil Nadu school education minister

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, on Thursday, charged the BJP-led Union Government with denying funds and 'threatening and throttling' the state to implement the New Education Policy (NEP).

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar takes oath as Kerala Governor

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was sworn in as the new Governor of Kerala in a ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan here on Thursday.

TN sexual assault: HC slams political parties for protests

Protests by political parties just to attract media attention, not out of genuine concern, says judge

Telangana Officials Seek Time From ED in Formula E Scam

Both senior IAS officer and special chief secretary Arvind Kumar and former HMDA chief engineer BLN Reddy have sought some time to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Formula E race scam.

Probe on into video recording in women's washrooms at Hyderabad college after protests

After massive protests by female students of a private engineering college over alleged video recording in hostel bathrooms, police on Thursday registered a case and began investigations.

2024 Was A Successful Year For Global Hockey: Ikram

International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Dato Tayyab Ikram, who has been closely following the Hockey India League here, said the year 2024 was one of the most successful years for global hockey.

Naveen Writes To CM On Crisis Faced By Farmers

Subtly notes lack of govt response to crisis & farmer suicides Demands immediate and adequate compensation Special Category State Status would have helped

Bhubaneswar Gears Up for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025

The capital city of Odisha is in the final stages of its preparation to host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled from 8 January.

Government Hikes Freedom Fighters' Monthly Pension

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced a hike in the monthly pension for freedom fighters.

NH 49 Blocked for 6 Hrs After Truck Runs Over 7-Year-Old Child

Vehicular traffic on NH-49 in Jashipuri of Mayurbhanj district remained disrupted for at least six hours from 11.30 am after an iron ore laden truck ran over a seven-year-old child when he was going to meet his father at Jashipur on a bike with his mother.

Suspecting infidelity, tribal man kills wife

Suspecting his wife of infidelity, a 50-year-old tribal man allegedly murdered his wife in a remote village under Bambri police station jurisdiction of Keonjhar district on Wednesday night, police said.

Cops of Rourkela Issued Visiting Cards

First it was the QR code and now visiting cards for all police officers of the city, Rourkela Police, definitely appearing in a new 'avatar'.

One dead, two injured in elephant attack in Badasahi

One person was killed and two others injured when a tusker chased and attacked a mob which was teasing and pelting stones at a herd near Badashai section within Baripada forest range on Thursday.

Anti-displacement leaders observe martyrs' day at Kalinga Nagar

Tribals and anti-land acquisition leaders on Thursday converged at Kalinga Nagar industrial complex here to observe the 19th anniversary of the police firing in which 14 people, protesting land acquisition, were killed in 2006.

Indian Scientists Develop Injectable Hydrogel for Targeted Breast Cancer Treatment

A team of scientists from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and Bose Institute Kolkata has developed an advanced injectable hydrogel for targeted treatment of breast cancer.