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6% Hike in Raw Jute MSP Approved

Cabinet reviews progress of National Health Mission in last 3 years after 5-year extension

Parakram Diwas: Honouring Netaji's legacy in the heart of Odisha's history

NETAJI SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE WAS AN EMBODIMENT OF PRISTINE PURITY. LIKE A METEOR, HE ROSE UP THE INDIAN SKIES AND ILLUMINATED THE HORIZONS WITH HIS LUMINOUS PERSONALITY. HIS LIFE IS A TESTAMENT TO THE IDEALS OF RESILIENCE, INNOVATION, AND A FIERCELY PATRIOTIC COMMITMENT TO THE NATION. DESPITE BEING BORN INTO A RICH FAMILY, NETAJI CHOSE A PATH OF SELF-SACRIFICE AND DISCIPLINE.

MI Cape Town gain after rain

MI Cape Town took another step towards securing their first-ever SA20 playoffs spot after their match against Durban's Super Giants at Kingsmead was washed out here.

HDFC Bank net profit up 2.2% in December quarter

DESPITE a sharp deterioration in the asset quality in its agri book, HDFC Bank has reported steep numbers, earning ₹16,736 crore in net income for the December quarter, up 2.2% year-on-year.

Digital Economy to Touch 20% of GVA by 2030

INDIA'S digital economy is expected to grow almost twice as fast as the overall economy, accounting for nearly 20% of the Gross Value Addition (GVA) by 2030, according to a report prepared by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in collaboration with Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations.

Tungsten: Villagers Meet Union Minister; BJP Prez Says Favorable Decision Today

Representatives of villages in Melur block in Madurai district led by BJP state president K Annamalai called on Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishen Reddy on Wednesday and demanded that the tungsten mining proposal should be given up.

Sebi moots mini SIPs at ₹250 a month

SEEKING to increase financial inclusion among the underserved sections and inculcate the habit of systematic saving, capital markets regulator Sebi has proposed that fund houses launch sachet-sized systematic investment plans (SIPs) starting ₹250.

Irregular migration a concern: US to India

Rubio tells Jaishankar US wants to bolster bilateral ties

England crumble to spinners... once again

ENGLAND have not had a good time in white-ball cricket in India in recent times. At the 50-over World Cup in 2023, the champion's defence went up in flames multiple times as both their batters and bowlers faltered.

Oppn says last JPC meet on Waqf Bill convened in a hurry, seeks more time

AS the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set to hold the last round of meetings on January 24-25, DMK MP A Raja on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and panel chairman on behalf of Opposition Parties that the sittings be postponed to the 30th and 31st of this month.

Six Tonnes of Liquor Bottles Removed from Kodai Lake

The Kodaikanal municipality removed over six tonnes of liquor bottles from Kodaikanal lake over the past two months.

LA28 in mind, ACTC for 4 years; focus on NSF good health

THE flagship annual calendar for training and competition (ACTC) plan for four years, hosting of international competitions and conducting national leagues for player identification and development were some of the talking points of the meeting between the sports minister and the National Sports Federations (NSFs) in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Video of elephant calf with empty beer bottle goes viral

A video of an elephant calf with an empty beer bottle discarded at Masinagudi in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) has sparked a debate regarding the effectiveness of the Tasmac's bottle buy-back scheme, besides concerns about the harm bottles discarded in forest areas will cause to the environment and wildlife.

UCO Bank Q3 net income grows 27%

KOLKATA-based public sector lender UCO Bank has reported 27% growth in net income at ₹638.83 crore in the December quarter, buoyed by better asset quality, better margins and higher interest income as it sold more credit.

Anna univ: No affiliation if correct faculty info not provided on time

IN light of the ghost faculty scam that rocked the reputation of Anna University (AU) a few months ago, the premier institution has now issued strict guidelines to its affiliated colleges regarding the submission of faculty details.

UP cabinet okays aerospace-defence policy for growth

HOLDING a meeting in the Maha Kumbh Mela area at Sangam, the Yogi Adityanath cabinet on Wednesday approved 10 key proposals, including establishment of an aerospace and defence unit as well as an independent prosecution directorate.

Time To Imagine A New Trade Order

International trade and the idea of nation-states choosing their independent economic policies face a challenge as the new US president, Donald Trump, has warned the BRICS nations, including India, against developing their own common currency.

Congress Will Seek More Seats From DMK In '26

TNCC president K Selvaprunthagai on Wednesday said the party will demand more seats from DMK during 2026 Assembly elections.

Ranji This Round: All Star Game

Eye on penultimate round as big names return to domestic cricket amidst new guidelines

Speculation rife on Bharat Ratna picks

It's that time of the year when speculation mounts over the possible recipients of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.

Trump Takes Middle Ground on H-1B, Wants Bright Workers

DONALD Trump said he likes both sides of the argument on the H-1B foreign guest workers' visa, noting that the country needs \"very competent\" and \"great\" people which is possible through this visa programme.

Vande Bharat's 1st female loco pilot gets R-Day invite

RITIKA Tirkey, the first female tribal assistant loco pilot of the Vande Bharat Express, was left speechless when she opened her door to a team of Post Office officials who had come to deliver an invitation for the 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

2 more bodies found, C'garh gunfight toll 16

IN a breakthrough, security forces gunned down two Maoists, including an area commander, during an anti-Naxal operation in Bokaro early Wednesday morning.

Locals' fear stalls govt plan to open mortuaries in rural GHs

THE health department is finding it difficult to gain public support to establish mortuaries in government hospitals in rural areas of the district.

12 killed as they jump off train, hit by another

AT least 12 rail passengers were killed and 55 others injured after they jumped off their train reportedly over a false fire alarm and were hit by another speeding train around the same time while crossing the tracks in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday.

CBI Registers 3 FIRs to Probe K'kurichi Tragedy

The special task branch (STB) of CBI, Chennai, on Tuesday, registered three FIRs to investigate last year's hooch tragedy in Kallakurichi district where at least 68 people died after consuming the illicit liquor.

2 workers die while cleaning septic tank

TWO sanitation workers from the Dalit community are believed to have died from asphyxiation while cleaning a manhole in Patdi taluka, Surendranagar district.

MHA Directs Maha Govt to Take Action Against Illegal Immigrants from B'desh

\"Take appropriate action\"

Footpaths turn into parking lots at RS Puram

PARKING on footpath along DB Road and TV Samy Road in RS Puram has forced pedestrians to the road exposing them to danger.

Chelsea return to top four in EPL

CHELSEA overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League's top four.