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Almost 300 Myanmar soldiers flee to India

Nearly 300 Myanmar soldiers crossed the border into India to flee an advance by armed insurgents fighting the country's junta, an Indian paramilitary officer told AFP on Friday.

Israel PM Netanyahu says he opposes a Palestinian state

Israel bombarded southern Gaza on Friday after it publicly sparred with its main ally the United States over the possibility of a Palestinian state, the creation of which Washington sees as the only pathway to a lasting peace.

Collegium recommends K'taka HC chief justice elevation of as SC judge

The Supreme Court collegium on Friday recommended the elevation of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice PB Varale as a judge in top court, underlining that he is a competent judge with unimpeachable conduct and integrity and has throughout maintained high standard of professional ethics.

Saving Great Indian Bustard must be balanced with energy needs: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday said that it is conscious of government's commitment to generate solar power while implementing steps to preserve the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) and gave three weeks to the Centre to propose a way forward to balance the twin issues.

PM: Boeing campus to boost India's talent on world stage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India is set to give new energy to the global aviation market because the country prioritises connectivity infrastructure, as he inaugurated Boeing India's Engineering and Technology Centre in Bengaluru.

6 arrested after 14 die in Guj picnic boat capsize

The Gujarat Police have arrested six people, including three promoters of the firm that was awarded the contract to develop and maintain the Harni lake as a tourist destination, a day after 14 people, including 12 schoolchildren and two teachers, died after a boat capsized in the water body in Vadodara on Thursday.

Wheat output set for a record high, sowing area crosses 34mn hectares

India's winter-sown wheat output, battered by extreme weather in the past two years, could touch a record this spring as the area planted with the staple has expanded robustly and cold weather in the main producer states is likely to boost yields, officials said after the government released fresh acreage data on Friday.

Forty doctors waiting for leaked' paper attacked at Tauru farmhouse, 7 held

The 26-year-old doctor was excited but nervous. He had returned to India in 2022 after completing his MBBS from Kazakhstan but was yet to begin practising in the country as he had not yet cleared the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) a biannual test for those who have completed their medical degree from an institute in a foreign country, and wish to practise in India.

Police probe whether heater at Pitampura building led to fire

On Thursday evening around 8pm, Sahil Gupta, 30, scrambled up the stairs to the terrace of the four-story building he lives in to check the origin of a suspected fire, moments after he saw smoke emanating from the building.

LG orders action against IAS officer

Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena on Friday ordered the anti-corruption branch (ACB) to register a first information report (FIR) against an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer for allegedly asking his subordinate to collect money from retail liquor vendors, officials in the LG office said.

Max dips to 14.2°C, orange alert ahead

Cold day conditions returned to the Capital after a hiatus of eight days, with the maximum temperature dipping to 14.2 degrees Celsius (°C) - an acute 4.4°C drop from Thursday and five degrees below normal for this time of the year the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. It was 18.6°C on Thursday.

Frenetic politics of the 1990s helped pave the way

The sadhus in saffron with their gamchas (cotton towel) are out on the streets before the break of the dawn, silently walking to the Saryu for a holy dip - an age-old daily routine.

Temple entry marks a new era in politics

With the Ram Temple, the BJP has a clear agenda and PM Modi's charisma to pull together a rainbow Hindu coalition. The Opposition's response is still forming

Govt set to roll out twice-a-year board exam on optional basis

The government is set to roll out the twice-a-year board exam format on an optional basis from the 2024-25 academic session, officials aware of the matter said on Friday, adding that there is no plan to implement a semester system in schools for now.

Hry gives another parole to Dera chief; 7th in 2 yrs

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving a 20-year sentence for rape and two life terms for murders, has been granted a 50-day parole - the seventh time in nearly two years.

RLD inks pact with SP, alloted 7 seats

The Samajwadi Party will allot seven seats for the Rashtriya Lok Dal in western Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha polls, the two parties said on Friday, in the first seat-sharing pact struck in the state among members of the INDIA bloc.

Bilkis case convicts' plea seeking more time to surrender rejected

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected separate petitions filed by the convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang rape case seeking more time to surrender, saying that the reasons cited by the 11 men for the relief \"have no merit\".

Women to headline R-Day celebrations

For the first time, the Republic Day parade will be heralded by 100 women artistes playing Indian musical instruments instead of the traditional military bands, and the country's biggest ceremonial event will this year have the best representation of women including in the Indian Air Force flypast, marching contingents and the cultural show, defence secretary Giridhar Aramane said on fricontinued on day.

PM hands govt houses in Maha, gets emotional

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that putting India on the list of top three global economies and ensuring the upliftment of the poor through welfare is a \"Modi guarantee\", underlining that his government was inspired by Lord Ram's principles of governance and making a pitch for his party ahead of this year's general elections.

I DON'T WANT TO BE STUCK IN ONE IMAGE: RAGHAV

Raghav Juyal is consciously picking 'characters with different shades' to keep 'surprising' his audience

'I DON'T LOOK AT AI AS A THREAT'

Sunny Leone embraces the future by creating her own AI replica, emphasising larger interaction and emotional connection with fans

Samsung eyes AI to lift Galaxy phones to best sales year

Samsung Electronics Co. is pinning its hopes for a mobile revival on artificial intelligence.

Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing MAX jets, eyes overseas operations

Akasa Air said on Thursday it has ordered 150 Boeing 737 MAX narrow body planes, showcasing its confidence in the troubled planemaker as the budget carrier seeks to fly to more destinations at home and abroad.

RBI stresses need to sustain pace of growth

India must aim to sustain the current growth momentum and secure a real GDP growth of at least 7% next fiscal year in an environment of macroeconomic stability, the Reserve Bank of India said in its monthly bulletin released on Thursday.

Centre creates 3 new SFC posts; clears power plants

Sixteenth Finance Commission to have two joint secretaries, one economic advisor

Kallis fan Arshin hopes to make allround impact

Long before Arshin Kulkarni started making waves as an opening batter and medium-pacer for the India U-19 set-up, his teammates at cricket grounds in Solapur, Maharashtra, would refer to him as Kallis.

U-19 World Cup: Musheer aims to emulate his brother Sarfaraz

Musheer will hope to shine with bat and ball in South Africa; Sarfaraz was India's highest run-getter in 2016 in Bangladesh

Prannoy gets the better of Priyanshu, in quarters

HS Prannoy's celebration act at the end of a match can sometimes be reminiscent of football players celebrating their goals. The t-shirt can come off, the dance moves can feature too. But on Thursday, after the match against Priyanshu Rajawat, his reactions were decidedly subdued.

Medvedev battles past Ruusuvuori in epic contest, enters third round

At 3.40 am local time, nearly 17 hours after play on Day 5 at the Australian Open began, a relieved Daniil Medvedev shook hands with Emil Ruusuvuori at the net inside the Rod Laver Arena.

Nagal goes down to Shang in four sets in 2nd round

It had been a dream run until then. Straight-set victories in all three qualifying matches at the Australian Open, followed by a clinical win in the first round over a player ranked 110 spots higher.