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Firm on unravelling truth of Naba Das murder: Law min

WITH demand for a fresh probe into the murder of former minister Naba Kishore Das getting louder, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Thursday said the state government will take a considered decision on the issue after evaluating all aspects surrounding the case.

4 of 16 Dead Naxals Were Top Rank, Forces Alert Over Retaliation

AS police forces of both Odisha and Chhattisgarh remain vigilant against possible retaliatory attacks by the banned CPI (Maoist) following the Gariaband encounter, identification of the 16 neutralised Naxals reveal that four of them were top cadres.

Venue changed, Mann to hoist flag in Mohali

PRO-Khalistani graffiti, slogans and flag were found on Nehru stadium walls in Faridkot where Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was to unfurl the National Flag on Republic Day.

MoEFCC raises concerns over OMC's plan for drilling near Khandadhar

THE Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has flagged serious environmental concerns on the Odisha government's proposal for exploratory drilling in Khandadhar sub Block-B iron ore mining area in Sundargarh district by Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC).

Rising unsecured loans may pose NPA risks in FY26

THE rising stress levels in unsecured retail loan books of banks can spiral out of control and create asset quality risks this fiscal to the tune of 25% over the past fiscal's level, an international rating agency has warned.

New Fire Erupts Near LA, Triggers Evacuation

Blaze fanned by strong, dry Santa Ana winds racing through the area; evacuation ordered for 31,000 people

Niali's Ex-MLA Saves Accident Victim's Life

BJD leader and ex-MLA of Niali Dr Pramod Mallick has set an example as a Good Samaritan by saving the life of an accident victim in the area on Wednesday evening.

Pradhan Pays Rich Tribute to Veer Sai and Netaji

PARAKRAM Divas, which marks the birthday of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Veer Surendra Sai, is a day to remember the bravery and sacrifice of these legends of India, said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan here on Thursday.

The Eagle Stays in Staring Contest With the Bear

Given the postures Trump and Putin struck this week, a thaw in US-Russia relations is unlikely anytime soon. Trump is not intent on jettisoning US claims to global hegemony

Misri's 2-day China visit from Jan 26 to normalise ties between 2 countries

FOREIGN Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Beijing on a two-day trip beginning Sunday as India and China try to normalise their relationship that had been strained due to border tensions since 2020.

Patna med college ex-student held in NEET exam racket

BIHAR police on Thursday arrested Dr Ajay Kumar Singh, a former student of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), for his alleged involvement in NEET-UG and PG examination racket.

Unity key to realise Viksit Bharat: PM

Commemorating Netaji's birth anniversary, Modi says like people united for Swaraj they must unite for development

Sand-laden truck rams bike on NH-16, 1 dead

ONE person was killed and two others were seriously injured after a sand-laden truck rammed into their bike near Sathipur square on NH-16 under Panikoili police limits in Jajpur district on Thursday.

Netaji was an unparalleled leader of India's freedom struggle: Majhi

NETAJI Subhas Chandra Bose was an extraordinary and unparalleled leader of India's freedom struggle. If he had not launched military struggle against the British rule, then securing independence for India would have been delayed, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here on Thursday.

Pentagon Deploys 1,500 Troops Along US-Mexico Border

The Pentagon said it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.

New fire erupts near LA, triggers evacuation

Blaze fanned by strong, dry Santa Ana winds racing through the area; evacuation ordered for 31,000 people

Hyderabad FC fight back to stun Jamshedpur FC in ISL

HYDERABAD FC posted a thrilling 3-2 victory over Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium here, on Thursday.

No trace of navy officer

The disappearance of Odia navy officer Saurabh Patra (25) still shrouded in mystery, police have found his identity card near the railway track at Lanjipalli in Berhampur.

MP Brain-Dead Priest Raises Hope of New Life for 2

A 61-year-old differently-abled temple priest, Baliram Kushwah, declared brain-dead by doctors in Jabalpur on Wednesday following a major road accident, has kindled hopes of a fresh lease of life to two patients in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday.

Israel Kills 2 Palestinians for Carrying Out Jan 6 Attack on Bus in West Bank

Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian militants who carried out a deadly attack on a bus in the West Bank earlier this month.

T'gana seals mega deals at WEF; AWS to invest ₹60,000 cr

THE Telangana government's delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos secured investment commitments to the tune of ₹1,78,950 crore, which could create nearly 50,000 jobs in the state.

Croc Count in Bhitarkanika National Park Increases to 1,826, 18 Are Albinos

THE population of salt-water crocodiles in Bhitarkanika National Park has marginally increased to 1,826, up from 1,811 individuals enumerated last year.

A few tweaks in draft sports bill?

THERE might be some changes to the proposed National Sports Governance Bill 2024 before it is tabled in the Parliament.

India supporting Indonesia defence industrialisation

INDIAN Ambassador to Indonesia Sandeep Chakravorty talks to Jayanth Jacob about the forthcoming visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as Chief Guest for India's 76th Republic Day.

Allies Hopeful of Clause Tweak Ahead of JPC on Waqf Bill Final Meet Today

Though Opposition parties have requested to postpone the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, the panel is set to begin the two-day meeting to finalize the Bill on Friday.

US Sanctions Start to Impact Supplies From Russia

The US sanctions on the Russian oil sector have started to show impact on India's near-term oil flows, with state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) saying not enough cargoes are available from Russia for March 2024.

ED Attaches ₹1.26 Cr Worth Assets of TN Fisheries Minister Radhakrishnan

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable properties, valued at ₹1.26 crore, belonging to Fisheries Minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan, spread across Thoothukudi, Madurai and Chennai districts under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Lakshya, Sat-Chi bow out

ILL form continues to haunt most of the Indian shuttlers at the moment.

MoD Okays Mazagon Dock Bid for P75 Submarines

In a move to add underwater combat capabilities to the Indian Navy, the Centre has identified the manufacturers of the Project 75 India (P-75 I), under which conventional submarines are to be manufactured in India with support from foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEM).

SAD ignoring Akal Takht edict in full, triggers Punjab uproar

SGPC members demand action against the party leadership for not complying Takht order