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Must stop hate speeches but can't curb rallies pre-emptively, says SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday maintained that though it wants hate speeches and incitement to violence to stop, it cannot pre-empt people’s right to free speech and assembly by restraining them from holding meetings or processions without first granting them an audience.

Iran, Pak row escalates on cross-border strike

INDIA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SAID THERE SHOULD BE ZERO TOLERANCE ON TERROR AND IT 'UNDERSTANDS ACTIONS TAKE IN SELF DEFENCE'

Modi launches projects in Kerala, visits temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday drew a contrast between his government and the earlier United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, saying that while the latter was weak and unstable and allowed terrorist attacks to hurt investment, his administration has built infrastructure such as ports and ship-repair clusters to make India a global maritime power. He also exhorted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cadre in Kerala to remind voters about the difference.

How Kerala could be adventure sports' own country in 2024

If you're determined to finally do something about that adventure sports bucket list this year? You might find yourself returning to Kerala time and again.

SUN, SAND AND SPIRITUALITY

There's more to Goa beyond the beaches and bachelor parties! You can embark on a spiritual sojourn (yes you heard that right) with family in tow, no less

Akshay, Tiger to shoot in Jordan for BMCM

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (BMCM) will get an exotic touch as the entire team, including actors Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, head to Jordan to shoot for three songs, which will happen between January 19 to February 2.

Priyanshu rallies to beat former champ Lakshya in opener

The India Open was always going to be a crucial stop for both Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat. The former is an ex-champion, an established star, the flagbearer of Indian men's badminton today, one who has beaten the best in the world regularly. Rajawat, on the other hand, is among the country's most promising shuttlers, already challenging HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth.

India eye T20 series sweep vs Afghanistan before WC

Wednesday's dead rubber also happens to be India's last international T20 match before the T20 World Cup in West Indies. Afghanistan are yet to win against India. And chances of that happening don't look good at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where it rains sixes.

After thrashing Italy, India a win away from Paris spot

Udita, in her 100th match for India, leads with two goals to keep the hosts on course to earn a berth at the Paris Olympics

A Nagal victory for the ages

Becomes first Indian since Ramesh Krishnan in 1989 to beat a seeded player at a Grand Slam

Is charging for carry bags an unfair trade practice?

Should retailers be allowed to charge for carry bags, or is it an unfair trade practice? More than two years after the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ruled in favour of buyers, the humble carry bag is set to return to the centre of a legal debate as the Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the commission's 2021 judgment and directed it to decide afresh whether retailers can be penalised for asking buyers to pay for carry bags.

Hyundai expects sales of its diesel vehicles to fall to 30-35% in 2024

South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Co.'s India arm expects sales of its diesel engine-powered vehicles to reduce to nearly 30-35% in 2024, down from 40% at present, a top company official told Mint.

HDFC on retail trip; net profit up 33.6%

Next fiscal, the bank will raise retail loan share, tap individuals to park more deposits

Tobacco use declining across the world... but not fast enough

{W.H.O. REPORT} TOBACCO USE ESTIMATED TO KILL AT LEAST 8 MILLION PEOPLE EVERY YEAR

Iran says it hit 'Israeli spy base' in Iraq, triggers row

Iran attacked what it said was an \"Israeli spy base\" in Iraq with missiles, its first direct strike on Israeli interests since the start of the war in Gaza and a move that escalates the region's conflicts.

DeSantis in trouble after failing to deliver breakthrough performance

Ron DeSantis' path to victory in the Republican primary race is now in deep trouble and he risks funding problems going forward after failing to deliver a breakthrough performance in Iowa on Monday, analysts and people close to his nomination effort said.

The contrasting fate of GOP's two Indian-American prez candidates

Nikki Haley remains in the race as the non-Trump candidate and banks on his failure; Ramaswamy drops out, endorses former President

BJP plans to make screening of candidates more stringent

PARTY WANTS TO ENSURE THOSE JOINING ITS FOLD HAVE SUBSTANTIAL POLITICAL HEFT TO BE ABLE TO GARNER VOTES

Uddhav: We will take fight to people's court

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday launched a broadside against Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar over his decision to recognise the faction led by chief minister Eknath Shinde as the \"real Shiv Sena\", saying he will take the battle to the people's court.

Bihar cabinet approves ₹2L each to 9.4mn poor families

The Bihar cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to provide financial assistance of ₹2 lakh each to over 9.4 million families who were assessed as poor in the recently held caste and economic survey in the state to create self-employment opportunities, a senior government official said.

Govt issues notices over flyers sitting on tarmac

Civil aviation authorities on Tuesday issued notices to IndiGo and Mumbai airport's operator, a day after a video purportedly showing passengers dining on the tarmac after their GoaDelhi flight was diverted to Mumbai went viral on social media.

Ram Temple event is centred around PM Modi, RSS: Rahul

The Congress has refused to attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple because the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has turned it into a political event that is centred around Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday.

Will hold inter-faith rally in Kolkata on Jan 22: Mamata

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced that she will offer prayers to goddess Kali at a temple and then hold an inter-faith rally in Kolkata on January 22, the day on which the Ram Temple consecration ceremony will be held in Ayodhya.

Rituals begin as part of Ram Temple consecration event

The week-long consecration (pran pratishtha) ceremony of the infant god Ram, or Ram Lalla, began in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple on Tuesday, marking the start of an event that will culminate with the opening of the temple.

Experts blame lack of strong western disturbances for fog

Dense fog and low clouds over the Himalayan foothills and the entire Gangetic plains till the Bay of Bengal that has persisted for a week to Tuesday is because of high moisture content in the upper atmosphere and lack of strong western disturbances, compounded by heavy particulate pollution and cold day temperatures, meteorologists said.

KEJRIWAL, SINGH GET SC RELIEF IN MODI DEGREE CASE

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the defamation proceedings initiated by a Gujarat court against Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh over their remarks concerning the academic degree of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Will act against tech firms over deepfakes'

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Move proper petition for survey of sealed area: SC

{HINDU PLAINTIFFS TOLD} GYANVAPI CASE

Ram Rajya synonymous with true democracy: PM

The very idea of Ram Rajya was synonymous with true democracy where every citizen's voice is heard and there is universal respect, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, five days ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

4 children critical after school bus rolls off national highway in Assam

Four children were critically injured when a school bus rolled off the National Highway 37 in Hailakandi district of Assam on Tuesday morning, said police. Police said at least 25 people, most of them children, were injured in the accident.