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Number of voters log a surge, but turnout slips: 2024 data

An increase in the number of voters despite a marginal dip in turnout compared to the previous election; an increase in women candidates but a fall in women MPs; and a near-perfect match between the top five parties by parliamentary constituencies and those by the underlying assembly constituencies.

Assam woman stabbed to death by stalker: Cops

A 25-year-old woman died on Thursday after a man who was allegedly stalking her stabbed her in Guwahati, police officials said, adding that the man later tried to die by suicide.

India-B'desh yet to plan biannual border meet

The border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh are yet to agree on a date for their biannual Director General-level meet in New Delhi, officials aware of the matter, confirming that the interaction won't happen within this calendar year.

Fundamental Rights of Gig Workers Not Violated: Govt

The Union government told the Supreme Court that gig workers and app-based service providers have not had their fundamental rights violated, citing the e-Shram portal that enables unorganised sector workers to access various welfare schemes under statutory provisions.

CID Takes Over 2 New Cases Linked to Murder of Beed Sarpanch

The Crime Investigation Department (CID) in Maharashtra has taken over the investigation into two cases linked to the murder of the sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, Santosh Deshmukh, officials said.

Vedic sage invented airplane, says UP guv

It was not the Wright Brothers but an Indian sage who invented flying, Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel said on Thursday, igniting a controversy involving facts and history as the former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader sought new education to students over these aspects.

TMC Worker Found Dead in Nandigram, Slugfest Erupts

A 52-year-old Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker was found dead in Nandigram in West Bengal's East Midnapore district on Thursday, police said, making it the second such incident in the district in a month.

CWC Announces Drive to Fight BJP Over Ideology, Ambedkar

We will fill all the vacant posts. We will also fully implement the Udaipur Declaration Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president

VHP plans nationwide drive to 'free temples'

THE CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN ON JANUARY 5 FROM VIJAYWADA, VHP'S ORGANISING GEN SECY MILIND PARANDE SAID

Waqf JPC Holds Fresh Meetings With 3 States

Karnataka, Rajasthan and MP Have Been Given Fortnight to Furnish Their Responses

Ishwar allah' bhajan at Vajpayee event stirs row

An event in Patna to commemorate former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth centenary on Wednesday was marred by protests when a folk singer sang the lines \"Ishwar Allah tero naam (Ishwar and Allah are your names)\" during her rendition of the iconic bhajan \"Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram\".

Cong to devote coming year for organisational revamp

We will fill all the vacant posts. We will also fully implement the Udaipur Declaration MALLIKARJUN KHARGE, Congress president

Cong map gaffe stirs massive political row

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused the Congress of disrespecting \"India's sovereignty\" as it hit out at the opposition party for allegedly misrepresenting the Indian map on posters displayed at the Congress convention in Belagavi.

Coast Guard Rescues Nine After Boat Sinks in Arabian Sea

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday rescued nine crew members of an Indian vessel, Taj Dhare Haram, that sank in the northern Arabian Sea, with Pakistan maritime agencies also assisting the mission.

LAC situation 'stable but sensitive': Ministry

THE LATEST ASSESSMENT CAME IN A YEAR-END REVIEW OF MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DEFENCE SECTOR DURING THE YEAR

China Clears $137 Billion Dam Over Brahmaputra River

The Dam Will Give Beijing Control Over Water Flow to Large Indian Territories, Which Could Pose a Major Security Threat

Prez awards 17 children for exceptional achievements

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 children, recognising their exceptional courage and outstanding achievements across diverse fields, including art, culture, sports and innovation.

Defence Minister To Chair Armed Forces Flag Day

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will chair the sixth edition of the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) conclave in New Delhi on Friday, officials said.

Jagan turned power surplus Andhra into deficit one in 5 years: Energy min

When the TDP handed over power in 2019, Andhra was a power surplus state GOTTIPATI RAVI KUMAR, State energy minister

3 Bodies Recovered From Lake in T'gana, Suicide Suspected

Body of a 35-year-old sub-inspector from a lake was recovered on Thursday within hours of pulling out the bodies of a 33-year-old woman constable and a 29-year-old computer operator from the same lake in Kamareddy district, police said, adding that it is yet to be ascertained whether it is a case of suicide.

Kerala bids adieu to legendary author MT

Thousands gathered in this north Kerala city on Thursday to bid emotional farewell to MT Vasudevan Nair, the legendary Malayalam writer and filmmaker, who died on December 25 at a private hospital.

NHRC Issues Notice to Kerala Govt Over 'Rise' in Suicide Cases Among Tribals

The NHRC on Thursday took suo motu cognizance of media reports about the \"increase in suicides\" among tribal people settled in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala with about 23 deaths reported in 2024 itself.

3 Held in Andhra Over Dead Body Parcel to Family

YENDAGANDI: Andhra Pradesh police have arrested three people in connection with the dead body found in a parcel received by a family recently, said an official on Thursday.

FIR: Anna University Accused, Filmed, Threatened Survivor

The accused in Anna University sexual harassment case allegedly forced the 19-year-old student of the university to perform \"sexual acts\" with him and asked him to continue meeting him regularly, according to the first information report lodged in the case of sexual assault registered on Wednesday.

₹5L Compensation to Man for Unnecessary Covid Treatment

The Malappuram district consumer disputes redressal commission has ordered a private hospital and a doctor in Kochi to pay ₹5 lakh as compensation for providing unnecessary Covid-19 treatment to a patient who had tested negative.

Man's body found on rly tracks, 6 booked for abetting suicide

A 26-year-old man's body was found on the railway tracks in Bidar on Thursday along with a seven-page suicide note accusing several people, including a close associate of minister Priyank Kharge, of defrauding him of over ₹15 lakh by failing to deliver promised tenders, police said.

FORESTERS FIND 32 COUNTRY-MADE BOMBS, FIR FILED

The forest officials have found 32 live country-made bombs, locally known as \"Nad-abombs,\" in Phalavanahalli forest area in Davanagere district during a routine patrol, officials familiar with the matter said.

44-Year-Old Murder Case Quashed by HC

The Karnataka high court has quashed legal proceedings against a 68-year-old Bengaluru resident in connection with a murder case registered 44 years ago in the then undivided Dakshina Kannada district.

CM Slams BJP for Opposing Renaming of KRS Road to 'Siddaramaiah Marga'

Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday took a dig at the BJP for opposing the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) council's proposal to name a stretch of road in the city after him.

BJP Attacks Cong for 'Incorrect' Map of India at CWC Meeting

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused the Congress of disrespecting \"India's sovereignty\" as it hit out at the opposition party for allegedly misrepresenting the Indian map on posters displayed at the Congress convention in Belagavi.