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ASTRONOMENS HAVE SPIED AN ASTEROID THAT MAY BE HEADING FOR EARTH WHAT TO KNOW

On 27 December last year, astronomers using the ATLAS survey telescope in Chile discovered a small asteroid moving away from Earth.

Furious response from TMC after FM's allegations of graft in welfare schemes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday used the floor of the Lok Sabha to attack the ruling Trinamul Congress in Bengal, alleging it had institutionalised corruption in the state.

We want to qualify for Women's Asian Cup on merit

The Indian senior women's football team has kicked off its first national camp under new head coach Crispin Chettri in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, as they prepare for the Pink Ladies Cup, a friendly tournament to be held from 20-26 February in Sharjah, UAE.

White House officials ready to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich for talks on Russia's war on Ukraine

President Donald Trump's senior advisers are expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss the path toward ending Russia's nearly three-year war in Ukraine.

Most Nations Miss Deadline for Plans to Fight Climate Change

The United Nations says that's okay as long as they are working on them

Horn of Africa to receive over 4 mn USD to tackle hunger

The European Union has provided $4.13 million to support a joint project to protect vulnerable communities in the Greater Horn of Africa from the devastating impacts of climate extremes, conflict, and displacement, the World Food Programme (WFP) said.

Berger to invest ₹2,000 Cr to reach ₹20,000 Cr revenue, Akzo Nobel not on company radar

Berger Paints India, the second largest player after Asian Paints, will shell out Rs 2,000 crore in aggregate over the next three years to put up two plants in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh and to bring into operation its largest plant in the country in Odisha by 2027.

Mein Kampf is 100; still inspires hate

A hundred years ago, Adolf Hitler penned Mein Kampf while imprisoned after his failed Beer Hall Putsch of 1923. What started as a bitter and self-justifying political tract went on to shape one of the most catastrophic ideologies in human history.

Market closes 1.3 pc lower mirroring global equities

Over the past five sessions, the 30-share Sensex has plunged 2,290 points

Piyush Goyal says Israel has several areas to invest in India; calls countries 'natural allies'

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal on Tuesday called India and Israel as 'natural allies', and noted that due to India's large demand growth Israel has several key areas from technology to appliances to invest in.

Battle of survival for Pakistan's judiciary

As letters from a courageous few judges highlight that Pakistan's Supreme Court is fighting a battle for survival, with some judges refusing to go down without a fight, striving to prevent complete capitulation.

Trump Will Host Jordan's King Abdullah II as He Escalates Pressure on His Gaza Resettlement Plan

President Donald Trump will host Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza—perhaps permanently—as part of his audacious plan to remake the Middle East.

Testimony in trial of man accused of trying to kill Salman Rushdie heads into second day

Testimony is set to continue Tuesday in the trial of the man charged with stabbing famed author Salman Rushdie in a frenzied knife attack on a western New York stage.

Furious response from TMC after FM's allegations of graft in welfare schemes:

Govt. officials in DOUBLE ENGINE states have been openly looting Mid-Day Meal funds for years, while the State Administration looks the other way.

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha, Gujarat, Mumbai cruise into semifinals with emphatic wins

There has been much to cheer for Vidarbha, Gujarat and defending champions Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy this season.

INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera visit Singapore to strengthen maritime cooperation

The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Veera, made a port call at Changi Naval Base Singapore, recently.

Commuters Can Get Real-Time Info on Bus Timings

The state transport department along with KMC has decided to launch a pilot project of installing LED display boards at bus stops

Rahul's Warangal visit cancelled; BRS attributes it to discontent among locals

As Rahul Gandhi's visit to Warangal, slated for tomorrow, stands cancelled, BRS leaders attributed the move to the groundswell against Congress.

Furore in Rajya Sabha over original pics missing in newer editions of Constitution

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a furore on Tuesday over new editions of the Constitution of India being published without 22 illustrations found in the original edition.

Journalist Yambem Laba abducted and released amid Manipur's political turmoil

In a concerning escalation of threats against media personnel, veteran journalist Yambem Laba, 69, was forcibly taken from his residence in Uripok Yambem Leikai in Imphal West district by a group of approximately 15 to 20 armed individuals around 3:30 am on Tuesday.

India ready to host next AI summit

Co-chairing AI summit in Paris, PM Modi also stresses need to democratise technology, ensure it is rooted in local ecosystems

Trial Begins for 84 Congolese Soldiers Accused of Murder, Rape and Other Crimes Against Civilians

The trial of 84 Congolese soldiers accused of murder, rape and other crimes against civilians in the country's conflict-battered east opened Monday.

Congress Likely to Replace Nana Patole as Maharashtra Chief

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole met Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Monday and sources have indicated that the Congress is likely to replace Patole as Maharashtra Congress chief with a younger face, taking election-related caste arithmetic into consideration.

Birla Announces Extension of Translation Services to 6 New Languages in Parliament

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Tuesday announced the extension of translation services to six new languages in Parliament including Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Urdu and Sanskrit.

New Delhi Secures 6th Position for Highest Price Appreciation of Luxury Homes: Report

India's capital city, New Delhi, has emerged as a top contender in the global luxury real estate market.

Kalyani explosions: LoP Suvendu demands NIA probe

Expressing serious concerns over repeated incidents of explosions in firecrackers units in West Bengal during the past several years, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday demanded a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the latest explosions in Nadia's Kalyani.

India is driving global growth through its energy sector, says PM Modi

India is driving not only its growth but also the growth of the world, with the energy sector playing a significant role.

UN suspends its humanitarian work in Houthi rebels' stronghold in Yemen after more staff detentions

The United Nations said Monday it suspended its humanitarian operations in the stronghold of Yemen's Houthi rebels after they detained eight more U.N. staffers, affecting the global response to one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters.

Delray Beach Open: Former champ Norrie in Round 2

Top British singles player Cameron Norrie made a winning return to the Delray Beach Open with a hard-fought straight-sets win against qualifier Zachary Svajda to reach the second round of the ATP 250 event.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma eyes collaboration in key sectors with Singapore

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during his two-day visit to the island nation on Tuesday, reinforcing Assam's growing role in India-Singapore strategic cooperation.