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Not Satisfied with RG Kar Sentence: Mamata

Leaders across political lines, led by West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over a court in Kolkata giving life imprisonment to the convict in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.

SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed defamation proceedings against Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Rahul Gandhi in a 2018 case pending before a Jharkhand court on his comments against the then BJP president Amit Shah referring to him as a \"murder accused\".

Police: 20-Year-Old Student Dies by Suicide in Jaipur

A 20-year-old student from Malviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) in Jaipur died allegedly by suicide after he jumped off the hostel building at the college premises on Sunday night, police said.

15 Firms Make 70% Donations to the Largest Electoral Trust

Of the ₹1,075.68 Crore That PET Disbursed to Six Parties, the BJP Received ₹723.78 Crore, or 67.3%, Followed by the Congress at ₹156 Crore

Multiple power centres in state: Pilot slams BJP govt

Targeting the BJP-led Rajasthan government, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said that although the government has completed one year in power, its decisions have had a negative impact on the state.

Paytm Q3 Consolidated Loss Narrows to ₹208.5 Crore

Fintech firm One97 Communications, which owns Paytm brand, has reported a narrowing of consolidated loss to ₹208.5 crore in the third quarter ended December 31, 2024 mainly on account of reduction in expenses across the board, mainly on payment processing charges and employee costs.

Mixed response to import ban on used medical devices

The central drugs regulator's decision to stop the import of refurbished or pre-owned medical devices into the country citing a lack of specific regulations has met with mixed responses from the industry - some said it will boost the government's make-in-India initiative, there is a section that calls it a problem as smaller health care facilities depend largely on refurbished devices.

Astronomical gains in penny stocks under Sebi lens

India's markets regulator is keeping a watch on penny stocks and micro-cap companies that have returned exponential gains in a short period, according to a senior official aware of the development, as the watchdog continues to increase scrutiny to protect small investors.

Govt to shift focus to rlys from road transport

India will bump up spending on the modernisation of its railways in the upcoming federal budget while marginally increasing allocations to road building, two government sources said.

Delhi govt fined over Ridge report delays

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of ₹5,000 each on the Delhi government, state forest department and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), besides two other agencies for failing to respond to the tribunal over the status of encroachments in Delhi's Ridge areas.

EV Sales Must Reach 50% by 2030 to Achieve Net Zero: Minister

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday that electric vehicles should make up 50% of all vehicle sales by 2030 to ensure the automotive sector stays on track to achieve the 2070 net zero emission target.

The bovine beliefs of a man of science

Veezhinathan Kamakoti loves cows. More so if they are indigenous breeds. He also believes that cow urine has medicinal value.

Greenko to Raise $800 Million to Buy Orix Stake

The founders of Greenko Energy Holdings, one of India's leading clean energy producers, are raising debt to buy a stake in the company.

J&K govt seeks spl package in Budget

THE J&K GOVT HAS PETITIONED FOR MORE CENTRAL FUNDS FOR PROJECTS LINKED TO AGRICULTURE, TOURISM, AND INDUSTRIES

Panchayat fines man acquitted by court, socially boycotts him

The court proved my innocence, but the panchayat is still treating me like a criminal HEERARAM, Resident of Bhorada village

HC seeks action plan for nomadic children

The Rajasthan high court on Friday directed the state government to submit a detailed action plan within four weeks outlining the steps taken on the suggestions provided by the amicus curiae for the identification and welfare of children from the nomadic tribes and those engaged in begging, people aware of the matter said.

Blazer Dresses Are Having a Moment - Here's How to Nail the Look

This trend reflects a shift towards multifaceted fashion, where the lines between professional and playful blur, showcasing that style can be both empowering and effortlessly chic. Masumi Mewawalla, Fashion designer

From tea to tyres: Advertisers flock for slice of Maha Kumbh pie

Jay Mehta, managing director of media agency GroupM OOH Solutions, has already been twice to the Maha Kumbh that began in UP's Prayagraj on January 13.

Saif Stabbing Accused Slept, Changed Clothes After Attack: Cops

The 30-year-old man arrested for stabbing and injuring actor Saif Ali Khan slept soundly after the attack and changed his clothes before heading to Worli, a police official said on Monday.

Central Bank of India Q3 profit jumps 33% to ₹959 cr

State-owned Central Bank of India posted a 33% increase in its profit at ₹959 crore in the third quarter ended December 2024.

Transit-oriented dev still on paper

Announced in the last Budget, the central government is yet to implement its transit-oriented development (TOD) framework in 14 cities having a population of 3 million even as urban planning experts advocate that TOD could potentially resolve the twin problems of pollution and congestion by making urbanisation compact.

Centre Eyes Private Players for Onion Storage, Transport

Selected cos will source and store onions from hubs in Maha, K'taka and MP

Left knee strapped, Md Shami lets his pace talk at India nets

Master of swing and seam warms up for big battles

Another Djokovic row as dizzy Sinner enters Aus Open quarters

Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in fierce heat to battle into the quarter-finals and Iga Swiatek won easily.

SC to UP Police: Probe if Mishra Influencing Witness in Kheri Case

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a report from Uttar Pradesh police over allegations of accused Ashish Mishra influencing witnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

Hitched! Neeraj Chopra marries tennis player Himani Mor

Double Olympic medallist and 2023 javelin champion Neeraj Chopra married tennis player Himani Mor in a private ceremony.

204kg cannabis seized in Jhunjhunu, 1 held

The Anti-Gangster Task Force arrested a person and seized 204kg cannabis hidden in a secret compartment in a truck in Jakhod area in Jhunjhunu district, officials said.

Triumphant Trump Vows Show of Strength on Return to White House

As he did in 2017, Trump enters office as a disruptive force, vowing to reshape the government and questioning US-led post-WWII alliances

No mascara, no problem: That's 2025's hottest beauty trend

Even the best mascaras take a little effort to remove—but what if skipping them altogether became the hottest beauty trend of 2025? Enter the effortlessly chic full-face, no-mascara look.

MLA Booked for 'Stalling' Energy Projects in Barmer Distt

Barmer police have registered an FIR against Independent MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati following directions from Barmer SP Narendra Kumar Meena after the Indian National Solar Energy Federation (NSEFI) alleged Bhati's interference stalled renewable energy investments worth ₹8,500 crore, officials said.