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Mending Delhi's ties with Dhaka
Bangladesh needs to be responsive to India's sensitivities on the minority question
New RBI guv must keep macro picture in sight
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is one of India's most illustrious institutions. It is entrusted with maintaining order and stability in the Indian economy, especially in managing the government's debt, foreign exchange markets and the domestic financial sector.
Why checklists matter for efficiency and planning
Donald Trump, never one to shy away from spectacle, recently announced that billionaire businessman Elon Musk and entrepreneur-politician Vivek Ramaswamy will helm a department of government efficiency (DOGE) to cut wasteful government expenditure.
Missing wood for trees in the population debate
Recent statements by public figures encouraging Indian families, particularly women, to have three children once again overlook the real success of India's population policies and have reignited misguided debates on women's autonomy.
Six labourers injured in leopard attack
BETTIAH: At least six labourers were injured in a leopard attack in Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) in West Champaran on Tuesday evening, an official said.
15-YEAR-OLD GIRL ABDUCTED, RAPED AND KILLED IN AURANGABAD
AURANGABAD: A 15-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped, raped and killed at Kol Manjhauli village under Mali police station in Aurangabad district, police said.
Family of 5 living on Nepal and WB borders mysteriously disappear
KISHANGANJ: A family of five mysteriously disappeared from their house in Bihar's Kishanganj district bordering West Bengal and Nepal, police said.
Darbhanga Airport's pending works awaits approval from AAI
DARBHANGA: The much-anticipated progress to operationalise CAT II flight guidance and control system at Darbhanga Airforce Station under the modernisation of airfield infrastructure (MAFI-2) scheme is yet to be used for passenger aircrafts to facilitate night landing and flight operations during inclement weather, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Two killed in road accident in Araria dist
Two men, in their twenties, were killed after their motorcycle was hit by a speeding truck on Araria-Bahadurganj national highway 327E near Ajmatpur under Bairgachhi police station in Bihar's Araria district on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Top court issues guidelines on processing of mercy petitions in order to limit delays
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday laid down a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure the swift and efficient processing of mercy petitions by death-row convicts, marking a significant development in the legal framework surrounding capital punishment and underlining the adverse effects of delays on both the convicts and societal confidence in justice.
Kidnapped Gaya boy rescued from J'khand
A special investigation team (SIT) of Gaya Police recovered a six-year-old kidnapped boy from Palamu in Jharkhand on Monday night and arrested four kidnappers, police said.
Gadgil named UNEP's 'Champions of Earth'
NEW DELHI: The United Nations on Tuesday recognised ecologist Madhav Gadgil with the annual Champions of the Earth award, the UN's highest environmental honour, for his seminal work in the Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot.
1.17mn children identified as 'Out of School', govt tells LS
THE MINISTRY'S DATA INCLUDE CHILDREN THAT HAVE NEVER ENROLLED IN SCHOOLS AND THOSE THAT HAVE DROPPED OUT
Oppn moves no-confidence motion against Dhankhar
NEW DELHI: Parties of the INDIA opposition bloc on Tuesday submitted a notice to bring a motion in Rajya Sabha for the removal of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of \"partisan\" conduct as the chairman of the Upper House.
Kerala: 10 FIRs filed for default on loans from Kuwait bank
FIRs ARE PART OF A LARGE-SCALE FRAUD OF NEARLY ₹700 CRORE ALLEGEDLY BY AT LEAST 1245 HEALTH CARE WORKERS
Centre looks to table bill on one nation, one poll in Parl
NEW DELHI: A bill to pave the way for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies ranks high on the Union government's agenda and could be tabled in Parliament in the ongoing winter session or the coming budget session, people familiar with the details said on Monday.
2 KILLED AS TRUCK FALLS INTO DITCH IN CHUTUPALU VALLEY OF JHARKHAND
A trucker and a handyman were killed after their vehicle fell into a 20-foot deep ditch in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district on Tuesday, police said.
2 KILLED AS TRUCK FALLS INTO DITCH IN CHUTUPALU VALLEY OF JHARKHAND
RAMGARH: A trucker and a handyman were killed after their vehicle fell into a 20-foot deep ditch in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district on Tuesday, police said.
Jairam raises CGL issue in Assembly, BJP for CBI probe
I would like to appeal to the state government to hold a dialogue with the agitating students on the CGL result issue JAIRAM MAHTO, JLKM chief
JMM's Rabindranath Mahto elected Speaker for 2nd term
MAHTO URGED BOTH THE TREASURY AND THE OPPOSITION BENCHES TO ENSURE THERE ARE MINIMUM DISRUPTIONS
Students block NH-33 to protest 'bungling' in recruitment exam
RANCHI: Police resorted to lathi charge after students at Bharat Mata Chowk of Hazaribagh blocked NH-33, that connects Barhi to Farakka, demanding cancellation of Combined Graduate Level (CGL) recruitment examination result published by Jharkhand State Selection Commission on December 4.
Wider support for WB CM as Oppn bloc head
PATNA: Two key constituents of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) backed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday to head the Opposition coalition, adding to the growing call for a shake-up within the bloc that did well in the Lok Sabha polls but has flagged since.
SC TAKES NOTE OF ANTI-MUSLIM RANT BY JUDGE OF ALLAHABAD HC
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday took cognisance of reports surrounding controversial remarks made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad high court during a speech at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event on December 8.
Mera kasoor thodi hai: Diljit on black marketing of concert tickets
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has responded to the criticism against him over his concert tickets being sold in black. During his recent performance in Indore, he addressed the issue and later, also took to Instagram to share a clip of the same on Sunday.
King hints Bollywood debut: Want to create original music for Hindi films
Having topped charts with his singles Tu Aake Dekh Le and Maan Meri Jaan as well as marking a surprise collab with musician Nick Jonas last year, King has a new landmark on his mind - Bollywood.
'ANIMAL PARK TO GO ON FLOORS IN 2027'
At the ongoing Red Sea Film Festival, actor Ranbir Kapoor recounted learnings from his debut film and spoke about his future projects in the pipeline, among other things
Slay the cold months with countryside core
If you've ever dreamt about strolling through a charming English village in cozy layers and classic pieces, you're not alone.
Bavuma hails team effort after SA seal series win
GQEBERHA: South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team's 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players.
HC accepts Mahindra undertaking on '6E' trademark
The Delhi High Court on Monday recorded an undertaking from Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd, agreeing not to use the \"6E\" trademark for its upcoming electric car model, the BE 6, during the pendency of a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the operator of India's largest airline IndiGo.
INDIA, AUSTRALIA REVIEW PROGRESS OF FTA TALKS
NEW DELHI: Senior officials of India and Australia have reviewed the progress of talks on the proposed free trade agreement between the two countries, the commerce ministry said on Monday.