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The hills have eyes that keep a lookout for cops

That day, the hills rang out with the sounds of violence.

Kota's cry for help: 8 died since June 24, at least 45 others told helpline they didn't want to live either

In the 55 days between June 24 and August 18 this year, eight students died by suicide in Kota, part of the 23 such deaths that have taken place in 2023, already the highest since the district administration began collecting such data in 2015. But in a sign of just how deep the mental health crisis in India’s coaching hub is, in those 55 days alone, Kota Abhay Command Centre — a special students’ cell set up by the police on June 22 that works to prevent such suicides — intervened after distress calls from 45 more students who were contemplating suicide.

US Congress clears landmark India-US fighter engine deal

No-objection paves the way for implementation of GE’s agreement with HAL on the F-414 engines, including manufacturing and technology transfer

Solar mission Aditya L-1 in position, set for launch

Space agency Isro on Wednesday released the first photographs of India’s lunar lander, the Vikram, on the moon in the clearest spectacle yet of the country’s historic achievement, less than an hour after it confirmed that its first mission to study the Sun was on track.

Aamir Khan will return to acting with Christmas 2024 release

Aamir Khan is all set to return to the acting world. After a self-imposed sabbatical following his last big-screen outing Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), which didn't fare well at the box office, the actor had announced his decision to take a short break.

Janhvi and Shikhar are not engaged!

Recently, actor Janhvi Kapoor was spotted seeking blessings at the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh) with her rumoured boyfriend, entrepreneur Shikhar Pahariya.

'IT'LL BE GREAT IF OMG2'S A CERTIFICATE GETS CHANGED'

Pankaj Tripathi wants his recent release to be accessible to the audience it is intended to target-teenagers

Keeping up with the Chopras: Raksha Bandhan edition

The relationship between Parineeti Chopra and her brothers, Sahaj and Shivang, is setting major goals on social media. Getting candid about the siblings' ever-evolving bond, Parineeti (34), in her first interview after her engagement, says, \"By virtue of our careers, we live in three separate cities of the world. Sahaj (30) lives in Delhi, I live in Mumbai, and Shivang (29) lives in London (UK).

Thiem ends 927-day wait for a win in a Grand Slam

It had been 14 consecutive Grand Slams without anyone other than Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic emerging as champion. But then, at the 2020 US Open, two of these three greats-Federer and Nadal - remained absent, while Djokovic was disqualified in the fourth round. And so, we went on to get a first-time Major winner in Dominic Thiem.

Rahul to miss first two games

Dravid says India had clarity about No. 4 and No. 5 months ago but injuries spoilt it

Website crashes on chaotic Day 1 of WC ticket sales

It was only the first day of the India tickets sale, that too for the ODI World Cup warm-up matches, also for a select target group - Mastercard users and most had a frustrating experience.

Google unveils enterprise AI tools, new AI chip

Google unveiled a swath of fresh artificial-intelligence technology and partnerships on Tuesday that were geared toward bringing more of the growing technology to large businesses.

I-T may probe 20 entities over Adani share profits

The income-tax department may probe several domestic and overseas entities for tax evasion over profits from short-selling shares of companies belonging to the Adani Group following the controversial Hindenburg Research report on the conglomerate published in January, even as the market regulator investigates possible collusion between the firm and at least 20 entities, including security firms and media professionals, at least four people aware of the development said.

Maruti to infuse ₹45,000 cr to double capacity by FY31

While Maruti Suzuki is trailing some rivals in launching electric vehicle (EV) models, the largest car manufacturer's strength lies in advanced technologies such as hybrids, vehicles fuelled by ethanol and compressed natural gas (CNG), chairman R C Bhargava said on Tuesday.

JSW may acquire Ford's shut factory in Chennai

The plant may be used as a platform for the group's entry in the EV space

Eminem tells Ramaswamy to stop rapping his songs

{ CEASE-AND-DESIST} AS ENTREPRENEUR ENJOYS SURGE IN REPUBLICAN RACE

Greece blaze largest wildfire ever recorded in the European Union'

A forest blaze in Greece is \"the largest wildfire ever recorded in the EU\" and the bloc is mobilising nearly half its firefighting air wing to tackle it, a European Commission spokesman said Tuesday.

Seafood imports ban: Japan warns China of WTO action

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UK rules out cyber attack as flight ops to be disrupted for days

The British government was working with airlines on Tuesday to help ensure passengers stranded in airports across Europe can get home after an air traffic control glitch caused widespread disruption to flights that is expected to last for days.

California nod for bill to ban caste discrimination

California moved one step closer to becoming the first American state to ban caste-based discrimination after a bill that adds caste as a protected category cleared a crucial hurdle in the state assembly on Monday.

Court suspends former Pak PM's conviction in graft case

Earlier this month, Pakistan's Election Commission had disqualified Khan from running for office for five years

In three world capitals, the gaze turns inwards

Washington and Delhi are focused on domestic political cycles. Beijing is confronting domestic economic troubles. This is a moment of both possibility and danger

Bypoll to be 1st face-off between INDIA, NDA

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Rover confirms presence of sulphur on surface of Moon

Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover module has confirmed the presence of sulphur on the surface of Moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) said on Tuesday, sharing the results of the first such in-situ recordings near the lunar south pole that will be crucial for understanding the Moon's elemental composition.

BJP banks on LPG subsidy to gain ground in poll states

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), prepping for electoral battles in five states later this year, is hoping the Cabinet's decision to slash prices of cooking gas by 200 will blunt anger over price rise and take the sting out of the Opposition's criticism of the government's inability to tame inflation.

Ola, Uber should pay a rebate to users if driver cancels: Panel

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Chidambaram made a part of parliamentary panel on home affairs

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Meets with lawmakers, diaspora on agenda of Rahul's Europe visit

Former Congress president and Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi will visit Europe next month to meet European Parliament lawmakers, university students, and members of the Indian diaspora in what is seen as his latest outreach programme, said people aware of the developments.

Not conducting census but 'counting': Nitish

{ BASED ON CASTE} DAY AFTER CENTRE'S AFFIDAVIT AGAINST CENSUS

1-day Manipur assembly session ends within an hour amid ruckus

The first assembly session in Manipur since ethnic clashes broke out in the state lasted less than an hour on Tuesday as legislators from the Opposition Congress party raised slogans and demanded that the House sit for five days, instead of one, to discuss the violence that has killed at least 157 people in nearly four months.