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Development, Connectivity in Focus During India, Iran Meet

India and Iran reviewed bilateral relations and regional developments, including efforts to bolster regional connectivity through the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar.

Money less for 2025: Keeping the faith in bad times

There is little reason to panic: Stay diversified between debt and equity, instead of chasing high-risk instruments or treating the stock markets a gambling den

Why Maithili Deserves Classical Language Status

The campaign for classical language status for Maithili has recently gained renewed momentum, especially following the Union Cabinet's approval of classical language recognition for five new languages including Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit.

India Shows the Energy Transformation

Electricity demand is booming around the world.

No end to farm economy unease

The problem is deeper than MSP and loan waivers - only an objective conversation between the two sides can mitigate the crisis

Kidwai Made New Head Of DGCA Amid Reshuffle

Senior IAS officer Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has been appointed the chief of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Friday.

At least 10 tigers killed in fights over territory in RTR in two yrs

At least 10 tigers have died in territorial fights between tigers at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) in Rajasthan in the last two years, officials said on Friday.

Tribunal Okays 5-Yr Extension Of Ban On SFJ

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, presided over by Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta of the Delhi high court, on Friday confirmed the Union government's decision to extend the ban on Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) as an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

My apology was for the victims, not terrorists

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday clarified that his recent apology over the ethnic violence in the state was directed at the victims, not \"terrorists\".

Chhattisgarh Journalist Found Dead in a Tank

January 1 around 12.30 am after allegedly receiving a call from Suresh's brother Ritesh, who was also a distant relative of the victim, the police official cited above said.

SP injured in Manipur as mob attacks office

The superintendent of police, along with several others, sustained injuries on Friday after protesters attacked his office in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district of Manipur to push for removal of central forces from Saibol village bordering Imphal East, officials aware of the matter said.

Missing since Jan 1, Journalist's body found

A 28-year-old journalist was found murdered on Friday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, two days after he went missing while reportedly on his way to meet the brother of a local road contractor.

30-Year-Old Held for Rape-Murder of 6-Year-Old: Cops

A 30-year-old man was arrested for the alleged rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in the Seoni Malwa town of Madhya Pradesh, police said on Friday.

Nothing to Be Alarmed About': Centre on China HMPV Outbreak

The Union health ministry on Friday sought to allay concerns over reports of an outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, saying that there is \"no substantial increase\" in the number of cases of viral respiratory illnesses in the country.

SC Plans Pan-India Tags for Vehicles to Mark Fuel Type

The Supreme Court on Friday announced its intention to invoke its constitutional powers under Article 142 to make it mandatory for vehicle owners across all states and Union Territories (UTs) to adopt colour-coded stickers for petrol and diesel vehicles.

SC: Disastrous to shift trial just because a politician is involved

THE BENCH WAS HEARING A PLEA BY A CONGRESS MLA, SEEKING THE TRANSFER OF A CHEATING CASE AGAINST HIM OUTSIDE M.P.

Telangana ACB Summons KTR in Formula-E Case

Telangana Police Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday issued notice to former minister and BRS leader KT Rama Rao to appear before it on January 6 in connection with a case linked to alleged irregularities to the tune of ₹46 crore during the Formula-E race event held in Hyderabad in 2023.

RSS lathi-training instills bravery, not for display

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) does not train its cadres to use the \"lathi\" (stick) for fighting or public display, but because it instills bravery and teaches one to be steadfast, the body's chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Friday.

10 Sentenced for Life in '19 Kerala Murder Case

Case Pertains to the Murder of 2 Youth Cong Workers in February 2019

Bring Lation

tragic deaths of Rohith Vemula, a PhD scholar from Hyderabad Central University, and Payal Tadvi, a tribal medical student at TN Topiwala National Medical College in Mumbai.

Big injustice

stopped for 20 minutes and after that, it left the station,\" East Central Railway chief public relation officer Sarswati Chandra said.

28 Get Life Term for Killing Man During 2018 Kasganj Violence

A special National Investigation Agency court on Friday awarded life imprisonment to 28 people convicted for the murder of 23-year-old Chandan Gupta in a communal clash in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh during a \"Tiranga Yatra\" in 2018.

SC Gives UGC Six Weeks To Anti-Discrimination Regulations

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to notify within six weeks new regulations to combat caste-based discrimination and suicides in higher education institutions, clarifying that the fresh norms cannot be a mere \"ream of white paper\" but must be effective.

BPSC stir rages on a slugfest; Rahul slams 'b'

Protests seeking cancellation of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) preliminary exams intensified on Friday with supporters of Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, disrupting rail and vehicular movement in Patna, while police stopped a few students' organisations from marching to the residence of chief minister Nitish Kumar.

Plans for Renewable Energy in Island Regions

'[Union home minister] Amit Shah reviewed the progress of ongoing development initiatives in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.

Court Acquits Three in Case Linked to Bihar Shelter Home

A special SC/ST court in Bihar acquitted Brajesh Thakur, the main accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual abuse case, along with two of his associates, related to the disappearance of 11 women from the shelter home due to \"lack of evidence\".

SC: Failure to appear in court separate offence

NON-APPEARANCE IS AN OFFENCE, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE PROCLAMATION IS LATER NULLIFIED OR THE ACCUSED IS ACQUITTED, THE TOP COURT SAID

Olises Policy

India said on Friday that it continues to extend all possible help to Nimisha Priya, an Indian national on death row in Yemen whose death sentence was recently approved by President Rashad al-Alimi.

T for 'terrorism', not 'tango': India hits back

PAKISTAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER ISHAQ DAR HAD SAID IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO WHEN ASKED ABOUT THE POSSIBLE RESUMPTION OF TRADE WITH INDIA

Shah push

The administrations of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands have been asked to prioritise generation of energy through renewable sources, including solar panels and windmills, a statement from the Union ministry of home affairs said on Friday following a meeting, chaired by Union minister Amit Shah, to review the ongoing development projects in the two Union territories.