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Physicist who played key role in nuclear tests dies

Distinguished physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, who played a key role in the nuclear tests of 1974 and 1998, died on Saturday.

Dallewal: SC should think of kin of those who died by suicide, not me

Thousands of farmers gathered at the Khanauri border on Saturday in a massive show of strength as their leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's fast-unto-death entered its 40th day, defying Supreme Court directives and refusing medical intervention despite his deteriorating health.

Working since 2014 to serve rural India: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government's \"intentions, policies and decisions\" were empowering and transforming rural India, bringing prosperity to villages.

Three Held For Murder Of Beed Sarpanch: Police

Three accused in connection with the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh have been arrested from Pune and Kalyan areas of Maharashtra, taking the total arrests to seven, police said on Saturday.

Cong To Launch Rally With Focus On Ambedkar, Constitution

Congress will launch a campaign \"Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan Abhiyan\" throughout the country from Mau in Uttar Pradesh on January 26, said senior leader Pawan Khera on Saturday.

Class 9 Student Dies After Schoolyard Fight Over Ball

Altercation goes too far

PM, Kharge send 'chadar' for Ajmer Dargah for Urs; political tussle begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday sent ceremonial \"chadars\" to be offered at Ajmer Sharif dargah on the occasion of Urs of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti to be held on Sunday.

Amid protests, MP puts on hold disposal of toxic waste

The disposal of toxic waste from the Union Carbide plant was put on hold on Saturday, the Madhya Pradesh government said, after irate locals pelted stones at an incineration unit in Pithampur area of Dhar district early in the morning in protest against the disposal being carried out in the district.

3 Arrested for Killing C'garh Journo: Police

Police arrested three people on Saturday in connection with the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, while the alleged mastermind—a local road contractor—remains absconding.

BJP Immersed in Corruption; SP Will Form PDA Govt in U.P. in '27'

Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state of corruption and said his party's goal is to form a 'PDA' government by winning the assembly elections due in 2027.

Charge Sheet Filed in '20 J&K Narco-Terror Case, Says NIA

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary charge sheet in a 2020 narco-terrorism case in Jammu & Kashmir, alleging that funds generated through smuggling of drugs were used for terror activities of Pakistan-backed outfits, the agency said in a statement.

8 Aviation Facilities Set for Launch in '25

In a major expansion of India's aviation infrastructure, eight crucial airports and terminals will be inaugurated in the first half of 2025, officials said.

4 Bodies Found in Septic Tank in Singrauli, Police Suspect Murder

Four bodies were recovered from the septic tank of a house in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday evening, with the police suspecting it to be a case of multiple murders.

Amid protests across state, BPSC retest held for select candidates

The retest for a select group of candidates who had appeared in the recently held Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam took place on Saturday amid protests for the exam to be held again for all aspirants, officials said.

6 Workers Killed in TN Fireworks Factory Blast

Six workers were killed and another was injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday morning, officials aware of the matter said.

Apna Dal(S) leaders approach BJP's brass amid strained ties

The ties between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Apna Dal (Sonelal) have come under a strain after the latter's leader and Uttar Pradesh minister Ashish Patel accused the state's information department and the special task force (STF) of hatching a \"political conspiracy\" against him.

Sullivan to hold tech transfer talks in India

Bilateral, global issues in focus

Navy Day celebrated in Visakhapatnam

The Indian Navy presented a spectacular display of its prowess and valour on the occasion of Navy Day at Rama Krishna Beach in the port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.

Allu Arjun Completes Formalities in Court as Part of Bail Conditions

Actor Allu Arjun, who was granted regular bail in a case over the death of a woman in a stampede in Hyderabad during the premiere of his latest film, \"Pushpa-2,\" on Saturday submitted sureties and bonds in a local court as per his bail conditions.

One dead after blast in Telangana explosives unit

The explosion ripped through the building of the factory, forcing the management to immediately sound the emergency siren

Rythu scheme set to be rolled out by Jan 26

The Telangana state cabinet on Saturday announced the implementation of \"Rythu Bharosa\" scheme of providing financial assistance to farmers cultivating lands from January 26, coinciding with the 75th Republic Day of India.

T'gana to rope in IIT-H experts to study impact of Polavaram project on Godavari

The Polavaram multipurpose project is aimed at providing irrigation to 295K hectare of new ayacut

No Need To Panic Over Reports Of Flu Outbreak In China: Kerala Min

Kerala health minister Veena George on Saturday said the state government is closely monitoring the news reports about the massive outbreak of viral fever and respiratory infection in China and added that there is no need to panic as of now.

Six workers dead in explosion at Tamil Nadu firecracker unit

THE EXPLOSION RIPPED THROUGH THE BUILDING OF THE FACTORY, FORCING THE MANAGEMENT TO IMMEDIATELY SOUND THE EMERGENCY SIREN

BJP demands CBI probe into contractor's 'suicide'

Priyank Kharge's resignation sought

Squid Game 3 release date 'accidentally' leaked

Netflix might have accidentally spilled the beans on Squid Game's final season, which was rumored to drop in 2025.

I've Always Mohit on the

Actor Mohit Malik, who reprised his role as a gay man in the second season of the web series Chamak, believes he has transcended his image as the \"quintessential television actor\" with this character.

Meghan Returns to OTT With New Lifestyle Series

Following on the heels of her return to social media after five years, Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has unveiled the trailer of her new lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan.

A Complaint Alleges That Lathi Charge by Police and Lack of Necessary Arrangements for Actor Allu Arjun's Arrival Led to the Tragedy

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked for a detailed action taken report within four weeks from the Hyderabad police chief regarding the Sandhya Theatre stampede during Pushpa 2: The Rule's premiere.

'Pan-India trend is killing remakes for good, formula will never replace story'

Kannada filmmaker-actor Upendra Kumar returned to direction after eight years with UI, which released in December. The film – a dystopian drama taking jibes at casteism, cricket obsession, and cinema – became the highest Kannada grosser of 2024 within 10 days. It released in Kannada as well as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, in what was dubbed a pan-India release.