GAIL inks pact to buy LNG from ADNOC Gas

State-run GAIL (India) Limited has concluded a long-term agreement to purchase around 0.5 million metric tonne per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from ADNOC Gas.

'Need to be reliable trade partner to drive growth'

Turning India into a trusted partner for global trade is a key opportunity that could drive growth, the finance ministry's review document released on Monday said, identifying a digitally skilled labour force, constructive use of AI, further reductions in compliance requirements for MSMEs, clean energy transition and broad reforms in skilling, learning and health as crucial areas of focus for the Indian economy going forward.

Need for more jobs, sweeter personal I-T regime, says Debroy

More jobs need to be created in the economy in line with its growth, especially for the urban young, and the new personal income tax (I-T) regime needs to be further sweetened to encourage its adoption, Bibek Debroy, chairman of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council, said.

Stocks take a leap; stormy seas ahead

RIL, bank stocks boost indices by 1.8%, best gain in over 8 weeks, but volatility is rising

Maldives parliament rejects three Cabinet members after brawl

Maldivian lawmakers voted against the appointment of three Cabinet members on Monday after an unprecedented parliamentary punch-up over the ratification of the posts left at least one MP seriously injured.

After tit-for-tat strikes, Pak and Iran to mend ties

Pakistan and Iran on Monday said that they respected each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity and resolved to expand security cooperation, stepping up efforts to mend ties after tit-for-tat missile strikes this month at what they said were militant targets.

Israeli intel accuses 190 Gaza UN staff of doubling up as militants

An Israeli official said some 10% of UNRWA staff were believed to have more general affiliation with Hamas and Islamic Jihad

Navy thwarts hijacking bid off Somali coast

RESCUES IRANIAN VESSEL

SC gives speaker 15 days more for NCP disqualification ruling

The Supreme Court on Monday extended by 15 days the January 31 deadline set by it for the Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar to decide on a bunch of disqualification petitions linked to the split in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) that resulted in a new party, and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, being added to the ruling coalition in Maharashtra last year.

Stop seeking caste, religion of litigants in case files: SC

No court in India shall ask litigants to specify their caste or religion in judicial proceedings, the Supreme Court has ordered, emphasising that \"such a practice is to be shunned and must be ceased forthwith\".

Zoos, safaris will help protect forests, govt tells SC

Zoos and safari activities in forests will sensitise people about conserving forests and wildlife, said an affidavit filed by the Centre before the Supreme Court, which is considering petitions challenging the amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act where concerns have been raised over the changes potentially affecting the delicate ecological balance of these spaces.

56 RS seats go to polls on Feb 27; NDA to gain 2 seats, INDIA bloc 1

The upcoming elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats across 15 states, which was notified by Election Commission on Monday, will see the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA gain two seats and members of the INDIA bloc of opposition parties, one, with regional parties being the losers. If the numbers play out as expected, the NDA will emerge with 117 seats in the Rajya Sabha, an improvement over its current strength of 115 in the 245-member house.

Won't allow injustice to OBCs: Fadnavis on row

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Security upped in K'taka as stir over Hanuman flag intensifies

Security was stepped up in Karnataka's Mandya city on Monday as protests over the replacement of a Hanuman flag with the Tricolour continued for a second consecutive day, even as chief minister Siddaramaiah accused the Opposition of trying to instigate the people ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

PANEL TO SUBMIT UCC DRAFT REPORT ON FEBRUARY 2, SAYS U'KHAND CM

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) committee will submit its draft to the state government on February 2, following which a bill will be introduced in the upcoming assembly session for its implementation in the state.

DEMOCRACY WILL NOT SURVIVE IF MODI RE-ELECTED, SAYS CONG CHIEF

India's democracy might not survive if Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to power for a third term, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Monday.

Entire nation looking at Bihar to battle for justice: Rahul at yatra

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday urged the people of Bihar to come forward and lead the campaign for social justice in the country, saying the nation cannot progress without ensuring social and economic justice to the poor and deprived sections.

ED questions Lalu for 10 hrs; RJD stages stir

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday questioned former Bihar chief minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad for 10 hours in a money-laundering case linked to the land-for-jobs scam, amid intense protests by party workers who alleged misuse of central agencies ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Bihar cabinet authorises CM to take call on House session

The new Bihar cabinet in its first meeting on Monday authorised chief minister Nitish Kumar to decide on convening a fresh assembly session and asked the assembly secretariat to remove Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) legislator Awadh Bihari Choudhary from the speaker's post, a day after Kumar severed ties with the RJD and took oath as CM for the ninth time.

Students get life lessons from PM in Pariksha Pe Charcha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised the importance of technology and said that it should be used judiciously without considering it a burden, adding that it was in his nature to \"challenge every challenge\".

18-yr-old JEE aspirant dies by suicide in Kota

INCIDENT COMES A WEEK AFTER A 19-YR-OLD NEET ASPIRANT DIED BY SUICIDE IN KOTA

GMDA to work with DIAL for smoother ride to airport

The Gurugram Development Metropolitan Authority (GMDA) on Monday said that it will work with Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) to boost adequate infrastructure growth to cater to the needs of the rising vehicular traffic between Gurugram and Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport.

LG gives nod for transplantation of 130 trees from Old JNU Campus

Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena has granted permission to transplant over 130 trees for the construction of a building for the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM) on the Old JNU Campus, officials aware of the development said on Monday.

Woman killed in Kalkaji incident caregiver for son with cancer, says family

Tina Devi, 49, who died in the Kalkaji Mandir stage collapse on Sunday morning, had been visiting the temple every day since her youngest son was detected with blood cancer around four years ago, said her husband, Ved Prakash, 52, a vegetable vendor.

Ggm: Dispute over parking at farmhouse leads to all-out brawl; man killed, 8 hurt

A 40-year-old man was beaten to death and eight others critically injured after a dispute over parking at a Gurugram farmhouse snowballed into an all-out brawl in the early hours of Sunday, police officers aware of the case said, adding that two people involved in the incident have been arrested.

DMRC renames upcoming Silver Line as Golden Line

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Monday said it has decided to change the name of the upcoming Silver Line-running from Delhi Aerocity to Tughalakabad - to Golden Line, for better visibility and passengers' convenience, DMRC officials aware of the matter said.

Chaos in MCD House as AAP, BJP fight over crucial panel

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House meeting on Monday plunged into chaos as councillors from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) raised placards and shouted slogans against the mayor's petition in the Supreme Court that the powers of the powerful standing committee be temporarily transferred to the House.

Govt's aim: Meet 20% of power demand through solar by 2027

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Monday unveiled a new solar policy, rolling out larger incentives and subsidies for people to have solar power systems installed at their homes and businesses through which they will be able to save on electricity costs.

Sisodia files plea for regular bail in excise case

Jailed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has moved court seeking bail in the money laundering case registered against him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the central agency's probe into alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22.

US visa appointment wait time down 75%

{IN 2023} 1.4MN VISAS ISSUED