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Congress Needs to Focus on Politics, Not Polemics
BEWILDERINGLY, THE CONGRESS LEADERSHIP IS PULLING THE PARTY INTO IDEOLOGICAL SQUABBLES THAT HAVE LITTLE TO NO RESONANCE WITH REGULAR VOTERS
Developers, architect booked for alterations in Malabar Hill bldg
BMC FOUND SOME ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION IN THE PODIUM AREA AS WELL AS ALTERATIONS IN SOME FLATS
State govt workers to push for 8th Pay Commission
With the Union cabinet approving the constitution of the Eighth Pay Commission for central government employees, the 1.15 million state government employees are expected to push for a similar commission in Maharashtra.
IMF Keeps India's GDP Growth Outlook at 6.5%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its India growth forecast unchanged at 6.5% for FY25 and FY26, in an update to its World Economic Outlook released on Friday.
Shah Reviews 3 Criminal Laws' Rollout in M.P.
In cases related to national security, trial in absentia should be initiated against fugitives escaping the country, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Friday while chairing a meeting to review the implementation of the three new criminal laws by Madhya Pradesh.
LIC, Kamala Mills Served BMC Attachment Notices
BMC serves notices to attach properties of 9 firms for defaulting on property tax amounting to ₹900 cr
Cabinet Approves ₹11,440 Cr Revival Package for RINL
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹11,440 crore revival package for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd to help the struggling steelmaker tide over its financial woes, Union steel minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Friday.
I am your partner, and I am a robot
BENEATH THE APPEAL OF AI COMPANIONS LIES A SOBERING TRUTH: THEY ARE, AT THEIR CORE, NOTHING MORE THAN CODE
Trump's Tariff Talk Will Target the Farm Sector
Washington is likely to ask Delhi to reduce tariffs on US farm products. India needs to protect its farm sector to ensure food security and protect livelihoods
Maoists killed in Bijapur belonged to strongest unit in Bastar: Police
The 12 Maoists killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Thursday were from the People's Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA) battalion number 1 and Central Regional Committee (CRC) company of Maoists, a top police officer said on Friday.
MHA, Kuki-Zo Body Hold Talks in Capital
A delegation of the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), an apex body of Kuki-Zo groups, met Union home ministry officials in New Delhi on Friday to discuss their demands for a separate administrative region, while urging the Centre to initiate a quick political dialogue for restoring peace in Manipur, people familiar with the development said.
Hawala operator arrested in connection with Torres scam
The accused was uncooperative during probe and destroyed records of his transactions with Ukrainians POLICE
BCAS Warns Akasa Air Over Aviation Security Rules Violation
Akasa Air has received a second warning, this time from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), for failing to comply with the aviation security rules.
Bail Denied to Guru Satam Gang Member Accused of ₹60L Extortion
A special MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act) court has rejected the bail plea of Dipak Jayantilal Lodhiya, a member of the infamous Guru Satam gang, arrested for allegedly extorting over ₹60 lakh from a real estate developer in Parel.
Ex-Pak PM Gets 14 Years Jail in Land Graft Case
A Pakistani court sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan to 14 years imprisonment on Friday in a land corruption case, a setback to nascent talks between his party and the government aimed at cooling political instability in the south Asian nation.
National Games: Race walking snub jolts hosts
Race walking is one of the few good medal-winning events for the National Games hosts Uttarakhand, but it has surprisingly been left out of the athletics programme.
Wipro, Tech Mahindra revenues contract in Q3
Both the cos reported client slippages, with the number of active clients declining on a yearly and sequential basis
Auto Drivers Nab Kingpin of Burglary Gang From Noida
A police team from Nalasopara drove autorickshaws in Noida for more than a week to ferret out the ringleader of a gang accused of home invasion and theft.
Glad God gave me the chance to save a life: Auto driver
They seemed to be discussing which hospital to go to. Moments later, they asked me to take them to Lilavati Hospital. I drove via Chapel Road and we arrived in 6-8 minutes. I drove straight inside. BHAJAN SINGH RANA, autorickshaw driver
'Sad state of affairs': SC calls out ED over liquor scam probe
The Supreme Court on Friday criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after its law officer raised concerns about an affidavit filed in a crucial bail matter related to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, calling the situation within the agency a \"sad state of affairs.\"
U.S. Consulate Inaugurated in Bengaluru
External affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that the opening of a new US consulate in Bengaluru is one more sign that India and the US are \"overcoming the hesitations of history\", and added that the Indian side will soon open a consulate in Los Angeles.
India's Forex Reserves Hit 10-Month Low of $625.87 Billion
India's foreign exchange reserves extended their losing streak for a sixth straight week and stood at a 10-month low of $625.87 billion as of January 10, data from the Reserve Bank of India showed on Friday.
Why we need to talk to boys about rape
In Kerala, India's most developed and literate state, an 18-year-old Dalit athlete has revealed to social workers that she has been sexually abused since she was 13 by 64 men.
China's growth target met, but many feel worse off
China's economy grew 5% last year, matching the government's target, but in a lopsided fashion, with many people complaining of worsening living standards as Beijing struggles to transfer its industrial and export gains to consumers.
Shami set for ODI return, Bumrah yet to recover
Australia have made only three changes to their 2023 ODI World Cup-winning squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, two of them forced due to retirement and injury.
Man gets death penalty for rape-murder of girl
A rapist has no place in our world. All of us will make it a safer place for our children...No such crime will go unpunished MAMATA BANERJEE, West Bengal chief minister
Citizens, environmentalists demand action on foul air
People's Union of Civil Liberties organises meet to call for immediate action for better air
Will solve problems with Xi, says Trump
President-elect Donald Trump said that he spoke to China's President Xi Jinping on Friday and that they would begin solving many problems \"together...immediately\".
Scindia Unveils Plan for Rural Net Connectivity
Union minister of communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday launched the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0, with the primary objective of providing broadband connectivity to 170,000 villages across the country.
Israeli Security Cabinet Gives Nod to Gaza Deal
The Israeli security Cabinet approved a ceasefire deal on Friday, paving the way for the return of the first hostages from Gaza as early as Sunday and bringing a halt to 15 months of conflict that have devastated the coastal strip.