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Stock markets take a plunge

Sensex drops 1,053.10 pts; derivatives, fear gauge signal more turbulence ahead

Suspect in killing of 8 people in US fatally shoots self

A man suspected of shooting and killing eight people in suburban Chicago fatally shot himself after a confrontation with law enforcement officials in Texas, police said.

Israel proposes two-month truce as part of hostage deal

The proposal does not include promises to end the war, but it would involve Israeli troops reducing their presence in major cities in Gaza Strip

New Hampshire primary: Trump aiming for big win

Donald Trump was aiming for a commanding victory on Tuesday in New Hampshire, securing a sweep of the first two Republican primary races that would make a November rematch with President Joe Biden look more likely than ever.

14 suspended Oppn MPs may attend Parl session

The 14 opposition MPs suspended for privileges cases may be able to attend the upcoming budget session, the last one before the general elections, as the privileges committees of both Houses have initiated the process to submit reports on the lawmakers, functionaries aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

6 Indians to be part of French marching squad on R-Day

Six Indian soldiers from the French Foreign Legion, an elite cadre consisting of foreign volunteers in the pay of France, will be a part of the 95-member French military contingent taking part in the 75th Republic Day parade, which will have French President Emmanuel Macron as the chief guest, officials said on Tuesday.

State obligated to recognise a minority institution: Top court

The constitutional right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice cannot be made subservient to any legislative act, a seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court observed on Tuesday, adding that the State is obligated under the Constitution to recognise a minority institution.

K'taka court orders transfer of Jayalalithaa's jewellery to TN

A special court in Bengaluru has directed the transfer of valuables, including gold and diamond jewellery worth crores, seized from former Tamil Nadu chief minister late J Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets to the Tamil Nadu government.

'Cong maintains good personal relationship with Mamata'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he and his party share \"a very good personal relationship\" with Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, adding critical remarks from either side will not affect the seat-sharing talks for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Centre yet to announce holiday for Netaji: Didi

These days holidays are declared for \"political campaigns\" but not for those who fought and sacrificed their lives for the country, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on the occasion of 127th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Tuesday.

Netaji showcased India as the mother of democracy, says PM

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's fight against the \"mentality of slavery\" has become the driving force for turning India into a developed nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, adding that the freedom fighter's life and contributions stood out as inspiration for the young generation of India.

Ulfa disbanded, to surrender weapons soon

{44 YEARS AFTER FORMATION} AFTER PACT WITH CENTRE, ASSAM GOVT

SC terms Guj cops flogging 3 Muslim men as 'atrocious'

The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticised the Gujarat police officials involved in publicly flogging three Muslim men after tying them to a pole in 2022, calling their conduct \"atrocious\" and \"unacceptable\".

PM: Sabka saath, sabka vikas inspired by Ram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that Lord Ram's teachings infuse energy and inspiration for undertaking initiatives to empower socially and economically disadvantaged groups.

New laws will help overhaul India's criminal justice system: Shah in Guj

Union home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the three new laws will help make India's criminal justice system the \"most advanced in the world\" within the next five years.

8 injured after Myanmar plane crashes in Mizoram

At least eight crew members of a Myanmar military aircraft sustained injuries when their plane overshot the runway in at Lengpui airport in Mizoram on Tuesday morning, officials familiar with the matter said.

Govt team continues peace talks with Manipur group

THE GOVT PANEL HELD TALKS WITH ARAMBAI TENGGOL LEADERS AT MP LEISHAMBA SANAJAOB'S HOUSE

Order allowing abortion at 29 weeks recalled by court

HC ALLOWED THE WOMAN TO END HER PREGNANCY ON JAN 4, BUT AIIMS, GOVT SAID THE PROCEDURE WOULD AFFECT HER OWN HEALTH

PWD to beautify, upgrade civic infra of Vikas Marg at Laxmi Ngr

The Public Works Department (PWD) has planned the upgradation and beautification of a portion of Vikas Marga key arterial road in east Delhi - and has invited bids for the project, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

Mayor writes to MCD official over de-sealing

Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Tuesday wrote to municipal commissioner Gyanesh Bharti, directing him to immediately implement the directions of the house of councillors with regards to de-sealing establishments shut in local shopping centres (LSCS).

Couple duped of ₹46L online by fake US cops

A senior citizen couple in Faridabad were allegedly duped of ₹46 lakh over three days last December, by suspects posing as US law enforcement officers. This happened over multiple video and voice calls on WhatsApp, from December 12 to 14.

Bharat Parva: Traffic advisory issued for central, New Delhi

The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on Tuesday detailing diversions and restrictions enforced near the Red Fort for the weeklong Bharat Parva to avoid jams and allow people to plan their travel.

Dense fog, curbs hit IGI ops; 150 flights delayed

Over 150 flights were delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport as dense fog, this time coupled with restrictions ahead of Republic Day, played havoc with air traffic for much of Tuesday.

Stir over LS poll date, election body clarifies

THE CEO'S OFFICE SAID THAT THE DATE WAS MENTIONED ONLY AS A REFERENCE FOR OFFICIALS TO PLAN POLL ACTIVITIES

Probe ordered into death of 12-yr-old at govt-run school

The Delhi government has ordered an inquiry into the death of a 12-year-old Class 6 student of a government school in north Delhi's Shastri Nagar on Saturday, an official aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

Bhullar's release plea rejected

The Sentence Review Board (SRB) of the Delhi government has rejected the premature release plea by Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, a convict in the 1993 Delhi bomb blast case currently lodged in Amritsar jail, a senior official aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

Scientists retain 'Doomsday Clock' at 90 sec to midnight

Atomic scientists on Tuesday kept their \"Doomsday Clock\" set as close to midnight as ever before, citing Russia's actions on nuclear weapons amid its invasion of Ukraine, nuclear-armed Israel's Gaza war and worsening climate change as factors driving the risk of global catastrophe.

Indian touch at the Oscars: To Kill A Tiger in best documentary race

To Kill a Tiger, a film about a man in Jharkhand who takes on the fight of his life to demand justice for his 13-year-old daughter, the survivor of a sexual assault, was nominated for the Best Documentary Feature at the 2024 Academy Awards on Tuesday.

PM, key panel seek overhaul of Indian defence production

On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exhorted the armed forces, the military-civilian bureaucracy, and the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to get their act together, erase cost overruns and project delays, and focus on making \"Atmanirbhar Bharat\" (self-reliant India) a success in terms of defence manufacturing.

Bihar OBC icon to get Bharat Ratna honour

Two-time Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur, who championed equitable distribution of reservation benefits and implemented quotas in jobs for other backward classes (OBCs) a decade before any national initiative in that direction, was on Tuesday awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.