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Hopes fade for Assam miners as rescue ops fail to make headway

MURKY water, with its static level despite constant dewatering, has made it difficult to rescue the trapped miners at a rat-hole coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district.

'Gaddi', Himalayan dog, gets indigenous breed tag

IT is now official—the Himalayan 'Gaddi' dog has been recognised as a breed by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) in Karnal, Haryana.

Farmer kills self, SKM calls for tractor march on R-Day

Fasting Dallewal asks parties to back demand for law on MSP

UP 'home guard' hoodwinks admin, works for 35 yrs on fake documents

COCKING a snook at the government authorities, Nakdu Yadav of Azamgarh managed induction into UP Home Guards in 1989 as Nandlal Yadav with the help of fake documents which hid his identity as a habitual offender with many criminal cases, including under the Gangster Act, lodged against him between 1984 and 1989.

Bhagwat on 10-Day Visit to Bengal from Feb 7, to Firm Up RSS Programmes

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will begin his 10-day visit to West Bengal from February 7 to discuss expansion of the organisation with leaders at various levels.

Rajnath to meet envoys ahead of Aero India show

AS a prelude to Aero India 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the Ambassadors' Round Table in New Delhi on Friday.

'Parents legally compelled to pay for daughters' edu'

THE Supreme Court has said daughter has an indefeasible, legally enforceable and legitimate right to secure educational expenses from her parents, who can be compelled to provide necessary funds within their means.

Scorpene class sub added to Navy arsenal

IN a significant development, the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) handed over the sixth and the last submarine of the Scorpene Class to the Indian Navy on Thursday.

Executive, legislature to take call on exclusion from quota: SC

THE Supreme Court on Thursday said the executive and the legislature would decide whether persons, who had availed of quota benefits and were in a position to compete with others, were to be excluded from reservation.

Genome India Data Out, Milestone for Biotech Research: PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals, describing the occasion as a significant milestone in the field of biotechnology research.

Step up campaign on TB elimination in correctional homes & jails, states told

TO eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from India by 2025, the Centre has written to all the states and the Union Territories to organise an intensive 100-day campaign on TB eradication in prisons and correctional facilities across the country.

67% funds under clean air plan used for clearing dust

NEARLY six years after the launch of India's clean air programme, data and analyses show misplaced priority and non-transparency in the programme. Only 25% of all targeted cities have so far analysed their source of polluted particulate matters, resulting in most funds being spent on dust management instead of blocking sources of the more dangerous PM 2.5 and PM 10.

Heritage Panel Nod to Construction of Common Secretariat Buildings 6, 7

The Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) has approved the proposal for construction of common central secretariat (CCS) buildings 6 and 7 to be built on Maulana Azad Road.

ROSE CASE: ACT WITH SAME SPEED FOR COMMONERS

SENDING out a strong message against bullying on social media platforms, the Kerala police arrested celebrity businessman and philanthropist Boby Chemmanur a day after actor Honey Rose filed a complaint against him and a few others for making lewd comments online.

DELHI SIGNALS NEED FOR DEMONSTRABLE, SOBER GOVERNANCE

WHAT is the primary issue before Delhi's citizens as the three main political parties solicit their votes for the assembly election on February 5? It is much more than roads, hospitals, schools, clean air and 'bijlipani'.

COMPETITIVE ADULATION OF BRAMBEDKAR

Every political party today pays obeisance to Ambedkar. It's debatable whether it's to commandeer his image for votes, or to genuinely engage with his bold ideas

BUILD ON MOMENTUM OF AUSSIE TRADE PACT

India and Australia have long shared a relationship rooted in history, democratic values and mutual respect.

Formula-E case: ACB grills KTR for seven hours

A team of ACB officials on Thursday grilled former Municipal Administration minister KT Rama Rao for over seven hours as part of the investigation into the allegation of corruption in organising the Formula-E race in 2023.

'No weapons recovered from surrendered Naxals'

HOME minister Dr G Parameshwara said on Thursday that the six Naxals, who surrendered before Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here on Wednesday, did not hand over the weapons used by them.

Bizman denied bail, sent to 14-day custody

The Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court on Thursday dismissed the bail petition of businessman Boby Chemmanur in the case registered for making alleged obscene remarks against actor Honey Rose.

Kerala rape-murder: CBI indicts victims' parents

IN a dramatic twist in the Walayar case, the CBI, in a supplementary chargesheet, has arraigned the parents of the victims in the rape and death of two sisters, aged 9 and 13, that rocked the state in 2017.

TN Demands Withdrawal of UGC's Draft Regulations on V-C Appointments

THE Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution moved by Chief Minister MK Stalin urging the Union Ministry of Education to withdraw the draft regulations released by University Grants Commission (UGC) on appointment of Vice-Chancellors.

Tirupati stampede: Judicial probe ordered, 5 face action

A day after the stampede in Tirupati claimed six lives and left dozens injured as thousands of devotees gathered at Sri Padmavathi Municipal Park to collect Vaikunta Dwara Darshan tokens, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inspected the site of the mishap and launched a judicial inquiry.

Hydrogen-powered train trial soon

During Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Vaishnaw says India 1st to develop zero-emission locomotive

Condense arguments: HC to cops in riots case

IN a significant development during the hearing of bail pleas in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, the Delhi High Court on Thursday urged the Delhi Police to condense their arguments.

HC seeks Centre reply on BitBNS crypto crisis

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre, the Reserve Bank of India, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India regarding a petition that raises serious concerns about a financial crisis allegedly impacting users of the BitBNS crypto currency exchange platform.

Tabling CAG reports not useful now as session ends in Feb: Secretariat

NO useful purpose would be served in tabling the CAG reports on city administration in the assembly when its tenure ends in February, the assembly secretariat has informed the Delhi High Court.

Yellow line expansion to Narela: Centre asks DMRC to prepare DPR

THE Centre has directed the Delhi Metro to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed extension of the Yellow Line to Narela, according to Vijender Gupta, Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly.

AIIMS Issues Advisory to Patients and Staff as Cyber Phishing Attempts Surge

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has issued an urgent advisory to its staff and patients following a surge in cyber phishing attempts impersonating government ministries, departments, and AIIMS faculty members.

BJP plans ₹2.5K aid for women

Party also expected to promise free, clean drinking water via pipelines if it comes to power