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Row as NC founder birth anniv not on holiday list

The ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir has expressed disappointment over the lieutenant governor's decision to not include days commemorating 1931 martyrs and party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the list of holidays for 2025.

CM ASKS OFFICIALS TO PREPARE PLAN FOR ECO TOURISM

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren has directed officials to prepare an action plan for the development of eco-tourism in the state, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Villager killed by elephant herd

Khunti DC Lokesh Mishra said that efforts are being made by Forest Dept to ensure villagers' safety

J'khand to Include Education in Tribal & Regional Languages

Jharkhand school education and literacy minister Ramdas Soren has said that the government will make education in tribal and regional languages mandatory across the state from the next academic session by adopting the West Bengal model of education from kindergarten (KG) to postgraduate (PG) levels.

A year of court relief, police accountability

The year 2024 in Jharkhand will be marked by a striking contrast in the judicial landscape, as court orders provided significant relief to several high-profile Enforcement Directorate (ED) accused, including chief minister Hemant Soren and suspended IAS officer Pooja Singhal, while simultaneously holding police officials accountable.

Jamshedpur: 3 Youths Killed in Road Accident

A speeding trailer hit two motorcycles from behind near Poradih village on the Jamshedpur-Ranchi Highway (NH-18), killing three Jamshedpur youths on the spot, police said Monday.

Adani Grp Exits Joint Venture With Wilmar, Raises Over $2 Bn

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group on Monday announced its exit from FMCG joint venture Adani Wilmar by selling its entire stake to the Singaporean partner and in the open market for an estimated over $2 billion in a first major deal since the US bribery indictment.

BPSC protest flares up, CS holds talks but to no avail

The agitation of BPSC aspirants demanding total cancellation of the 70th BPSC preliminary exam held on December 13 and a re-exam be ordered as they suspect the paper leak compromised the fairness of the exam has flared up sharply.

Bihar Land Survey Exercise: Govt Extends Deadline By Another Year

The Bihar government has extended the deadline for completing the ongoing state-wide land survey by a year in a bid to minimise the inconveniences being faced by the people on account of the exercise, a top official said Monday.

AAP Promises ₹18k/Month for Priests if Voted to Power

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a ₹18,000 monthly honorarium for Hindu and Sikh priests if the party returns to power.

Vedang Raina: It has been a crazy year in the best way possible

While excited to step into 2025, actor Vedang Raina looks back fondly at 2024, calling it \"a crazy year in the best way possible\".

Inconsistent bounce can make it tricky for India

India might be in for a very difficult chase on a track which is offering inconsistent bounce with deliveries bowled from back of length coming at stump height, Australia's top scorer Marnus Labuschagne said on Sunday.

Bumrah gives India a shot at win, but Oz lead by 333

Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah unleashed more destructive bowling but Australia stubbornly battled back to reach 228-9 on Sunday, leading by 333 runs in an absorbing fourth Test.

Djokovic Says Players Kept In The Dark Over Doping Cases

Novak Djokovic expressed his frustration at being \"kept in the dark\" about world number one Jannik Sinner's doping case, saying in Brisbane on Sunday that it was not a good look for tennis.

Osaka says she will not hang around if results don't come

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she won't \"hang around\" in tennis if her results fail to match her high expectations.

Rabada Unlikely Batting Star As SA Edge Pak On Thrilling Day 4

CENTURION: Kagiso Rabada turned batting hero as he and Marco Jansen took South Africa to a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday.

Koneru Humpy Clinches Historic Women's Rapid Chess World Title

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion here on Sunday.

Foodgrain output to hit new peak in 2025 as farm sector eyes 4% growth

India is poised to achieve new heights in foodgrain production in 2025, driven by favourable monsoon, though significant challenges persist in pulses and oilseeds production as the country's agricultural sector shows signs of robust recovery.

GDP to Grow at 6.5-6.8% in FY25 on Domestic Consumption: Deloitte

Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.5-6.8% this fiscal year and slightly higher between 6.7-7.3% in FY2026, boosted by domestic consumption, Deloitte said on Sunday.

Investors shrug off muted growth in IT services cos

Are investors of the country's five largest IT services companies getting ahead of themselves?

DGTR Seeks PVC Paste Resin Duty Hike on China, 5 Others

The commerce ministry has recommended imposition of an anti-dumping duty of up to $707 per tonne on imports of PVC paste resin, used to make artificial leather and other technical textiles' products, from six countries, including China, for five years, with an aim to guard domestic producers.

India's Exports to Australia Up 64.4% in Nov

India's exports to its trade agreement partner Australia rose 64.4% year-on-year to $643.7 million in November on account of healthy growth in sectors such as textiles, chemicals and agricultural products, according to the commerce ministry data.

Consumer goods cos dial up rural hiring

India's consumer goods companies are on a hiring spree to cater to the emerging clout of the rural buyer, who has been the sector's saving grace this year amid rising material costs, shrinking margins, and increasing competition.

CII seeks excise duty cut in fuel, hike in min wages

Selling price of petrol and diesel were last revised in March by govt-owned OMCs

Georgia's New President Sworn In Amid Political Showdown

Georgia inaugurated a far-right governing party loyalist as president on Sunday, escalating a political showdown moments after his pro-EU predecessor declared herself the \"only legitimate president\".

North Korea calls for ‘toughest’ US strategy

North Korea will launch its “toughest” ever strategy to counter the United States, state media said on Sunday, reporting on a key year-end party meeting overseen by leader Kim Jong Un.

Air Canada flight lands, catches fire; all safe

An Air Canada flight coming from St. John's city on Newfoundland Island had a rough landing at the Halifax airport in Goffs in Nova Scotia province that saw the aircraft skid down the runway and part of it catching fire.

Croatia Elects President As Incumbent Looks Favourite

Croatians cast their votes on Sunday to elect a new president, with the outspoken incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing set to come out on top according to opinion polls.

Trump Sides With Musk in Right-Wing Row Over H1-B

Donald Trump weighed in on Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country.

Grief and shock grip families at South Korea's Jeju Air crash site

Many of the passengers, who were all Korean nationals except for two Thais, had been returning home after their winter holidays.