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Row heats up, guv says no room for violence

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose warned on Friday that no violence will be tolerated in the run-up to the local body polls as chief minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the Opposition for stoking clashes during the filing of nominations for the high-stakes panchayat elections, a day after four people were killed in clashes across the state.

Proposed changes to wildlife law may hit research: Experts

Biologists and ecologists have raised concerns about the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Act, 2022 making it difficult to carry out ecological and genetic research on a large number of species by restricting or making it difficult to collect specimens.

UP: Six eggs of endangered bird washed away; 4 at risk

Six Indian Skimmer eggs laid beside a barrage in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor have washed away on Thursday due to the strong flow of water from the dam, said conservationists who were observing the endangered bird, warning that four hatchlings who survived are now at risk of being submerged unless authorities limit the flow from the reservoir.

Balaji's arrest latest flashpoint in TN govt-guv tussle

MONEY LAUNDERING CASE - ED GETS 8-DAY CUSTODY

Restoration process begins after cyclone leaves trail of destruction

Thirty kilometres from the Jakhau port, where cyclone Biparjoy made landfall on Thursday evening, 48-year-old farmer Mubarak Jagan spent the last two days inside a government school, listening to the sounds of the violent wind and pouring rain outside.

AUSTRALIA NAMES GREEN AS NEW ENVOY TO INDIA

Australia on Friday named career diplomat Philip Green as the country's next high commissioner to India, with foreign minister Penny Wong describing the ]countries as close partners working for a peaceful and stable Indo-Pacific region.

Stronger research, education ties in focus during Modi's visit to US

These will be among the interim recommendations of a task force set up under the initiative on critical and emerging technologies (ICET) to both governments to deepen the knowledge partnership, Barbara Synder, the president of the Association of American Universities (AAU) said in a conversation with HT. AAU is the umbrella institution leading the effort from the American side.

Disaster relief force demolishes slums on land marked for its HQ

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Friday morning conducted a three-hour-long drive, demolishing slums in Priyanka Gandhi camp in southwest Delhi's Vasant Vihar area.

Evening showers cool Capital, more expected over weekend

Moisture-heavy winds originating from cyclone Biparjoy and from a western disturbance that lay over Jammu and Kashmir triggered showers in several parts of the Capital on Friday evening, helping end the day on a cooler note after yet another muggy afternoon.

UPSC aspirants' hub high on dreams, low on safety standards

Thursday’s fire at a coaching centre in north-west Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar has reignited concerns about fire safety violations and other civic issues in densely populated educational hubs. At the same time, the incident also sparked an overnight protest by as many as 300 students, who demanded safer study conditions and confirmation that all students were safely evacuated from the burning building.

Delhi fire: Owners of tuition centres, building under lens

Two officials of the coaching centres operating out of the commercial building that caught fire in north Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar on Thursday afternoon were arrested on Friday on charges of negligence, the Delhi Police said, adding that they were later released on bail.

Mob attacks Union minister's Manipur home, sets it on fire

A mob of around 50 people burnt down the house of Union minister of state for external affairs, RK Ranjan Singh, on Thursday night in Manipur’s capital Imphal, prompting the politician to speak out against his own party’s government and putting the spotlight on the state government’s struggle to put on a lid on the sweeping ethnic violence that has gripped the northeastern state.

Day after charges, minor's father hopes to move on: 'Shaken... wish wrestlers well'

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Yoga, CEOs, bilaterals in Modi's US visit sked

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s packed State visit to the US next week is expected to lead to several understandings and remove barriers in the way of taking cooperation in crucial areas such as defence and critical technologies to the next level, people familiar with the matter said.

Biparjoy disrupts infra, but damage contained

Cyclone Biparjoy swept through several parts of Gujarat on Friday, damaging homes, uprooting trees, snapping electricity, and causing flooding in Saurashtra and Kutch in the hours after it made landfall near the Jakhau port late on Thursday, with winds gusting up to 140k/hr.

'I was offered a bigger budget by a music label if I did not wear a bindi'

Born to Telugu parents in California (USA), Raja Kumari confesses facing racism along her career.

YES, THEY REALLY ARE ON A BREAK!

Be it to unwind or prep for a role, a host of Hollywood celebs have announced a hiatus, a few temporarily. We look at some such actors who will hit the pause button

Seeds of strength and sustenance: Load up on the benefits of lychee

A beloved summer indulgence, lychees offer an unparalleled burst of flavour. While we savour the juicy pulp, we often discard the skin as well as seeds. But, you might just be throwing away a nutrient powerhouse. As it turns out, lychee seeds hold their own set of remarkable benefits for overall health.

OF COURSE, YOU ARE CUT OUT FOR IT

From an exposed side to midriff-baring styles risqué cut-out details on gowns are worth taking the plunge this season à la these fashion mavens

'Media have done their best to turn me into a monster'

Actor Kevin Spacey, 63, has said producers are lining up to sign him as soon as he's acquitted in the UK sexual assault trial.

'THERE ARE CAMPS AND PEOPLE'S LOYALTIES DIFFER BASED ON THAT'

In her recent interviews, actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas made shocking revelations about camps in Bollywood and her unsavoury experiences with that side of showbiz. Now, actor Taapsee Pannu, who recently completed 10 years in the Hindi film industry, has a similar story to tell.

Chance for Test cricket to rise from the Ashes

The five-day format needs an urgent shot of relevance, and that can only come from its oldest rivalry

Anjali makes cut for Asian Games on 400m return

Anjali Devi last competed in a 400m race in 2019, the year she made heads turn with a personal best of 51.53s and qualified for the world championships.

Pakistan-Sri Lanka to stage Asia Cup in a hybrid model

After months of negotiations between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the Asian Cricket Council confirmed, on Thursday, that a hybrid model will be followed for the upcoming Asia Cup One-day International tournament to be staged from August 31 to September 17.

Prannoy, Srikanth in quarters of Indonesia Open; Sindhu out

While Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy progressed to the quarter-finals of the $1.25 million Indonesia Open in Jakarta, former world champion PV Sindhu suffered another early exit in a BWF World Tour tournament on Thursday.

Legal regime and SC rulings may ward off Brij Bhushan's arrest

The Delhi Police on Thursday submitted its charge sheet before a Delhi court, recommending the trial of Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on alleged charges of assault with intent to outraging modesty, stalking and sexual harassment of some prominent female wrestlers who had complained against him.

It's time for some hard calls, indicate wrestlers

The charges do not warrant immediate arrest of Singh, a key demand made by the protesting wrestlers

IndiGo achieves record market share of 61.4%

IndiGo, India's largest airline, achieved a record market share of 61.4% in the domestic civil aviation industry in May, according to data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Transamerica nixes TCS pact to look at insourcing

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Ltd's $2 billion, 10-year deal with the American arm of Dutch insurer Aegon NV has been scrapped five-and-ahalf years after Transamerica Life Insurance Co. selected India's largest information technology (IT) services company.

Singapore Airlines may raise its stake in Air India to 40%

SIA had initial talks with the Tata group to raise Air India stake from 25.1%