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Rupee hits record low of 85.81/$
Local currency falls 38 paise from previous close to 85.5914 as dollar continues to rally
India Inc remembers Singh, his 1991 reforms
THE various policies introduced by Manmohan Singh played an important role in lifting India's economic growth and making it a powerhouse, top business tycoons said while remembering the former Prime Minister and Finance Minister who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92.
Japan Cabinet approves record defence budget
THE Japanese Cabinet on Friday approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defence budget for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and starts deploying Tomahawks to fortify itself against growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia.
Survivors Heard Bangs Before Plane Went Down
THOSE who survived the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash said they heard at least one loud bang before the plane went down, Reuters reported.
Israeli troops set fire to hospital in northern Gaza
ISRAELI troops stormed one of the last hospitals operating in the northernmost part of Gaza, forcing many of the staff and patients out of the facility, the territory's health ministry said.
German Prez Dissolves Parliament, Sets Feb 23 Date for Polls
GERMAN President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected February date for an early general election after the collapse of Olaf Scholz's government last month.
NASA probe survives after brush with Sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully made the closest approach to the sun, the space agency confirmed on Friday.
South Korea Impeaches 2nd President in Two Weeks
Han took over as prez on December 14 after Yoon was impeached
B'deshi with fake Aadhaar card arrested
A Bangladeshi national was arrested on Thursday night on charges of illegally living in Kolkata city on the basis of fake documents for the past one year, police said on Friday.
Protests against Bihar civil service exam gather pace
THE ongoing protest by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates demanding the cancellation of the December 13 exam intensified after Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor visited the protest site on Friday and pledged his support to the demonstrators.
Minor Accuses Grandpa, Dad of Sexual Abuse
A minor from Bidhuna Kotwali area in UP's Auraiya district accused her grandfather, father, and uncle of incest, claiming that they sexually assaulted her, leaving her two-months pregnant.
First snow turns Valley into 'winter wonderland'
AFTER enduring intense cold wave conditions, with night temperatures plunging several degrees below freezing point, Srinagar and other plains of the Valley experienced their first snowfall of the season on Friday.
BJP MP fires salvo, opposes Gujarat party decision over leadership pick
INTERNAL disputes clog the Gujarat BJP over appointments of Mandal, City, District, and Taluka presidents by state BJP chief CR Patil.
Katra shutdown against ropeway project extended
6 protesters on hunger strike, Vaishno Devi pilgrims face tough time
18 days & counting, Beed sarpanch murder mastermind still on the run
THE Opposition in Maharashtra charges the home minister with being weak for the failure to arrest Walmik Karad, a close aide of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde and the alleged mastermind of Massajog village Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case, even 18 days after the incident.
13 BHU students held for trying to burn copies of Manusmriti on campus
AMID massive commotion between students and the Proctorial Board of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), over a dozen (13) students, including three girls, associated with Bhagat Singh Chhatra Morcha were arrested by Lanka police for their alleged plans to burn copies of Manusmriti on the campus on the Christmas day.
Punctual and proud owner of Maruti 800
FORMER IPS officer and social welfare minister in Yogi Adityanath's cabinet, Asim Arun, on Friday recalled Manmohan Singh as a courteous, humble and extremely punctual leader who had a particular fondness for his Maruti 800.
Return of the native and 'City Beautiful'
PUNJAB was Manmohan Singh's first love. He had a special place in his heart for Amritsar, where he spent his initial years.
Cong Picked ‘Assam Resident’ Singh Over Pranab For RS Seat
FORMER Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao chose Manmohan Singh over Pranab Mukherjee to be a Rajya Sabha member from Assam in 1991.
The Demise of the College Lecture Foretold
AI tools will soon be able to replace human lectures in several subjects. Academia should use the opportunity to make quality higher education cheaply available and shift towards research
TIME TO STRIKE NEW-AGE NOTES IN CARNATIC MUSIC
T is that time of the year in Chennai when the city goes Carnatic. The December event, popularly called the Margazhi music season after the Tamil month, is only four years from completing a century.
TG HC extends KTR's protection from arrest till Dec 31
ACB argued that KTR's petition was an attempt to obstruct a legitimate probe into the Formula One Race case at its preliminary stage
Two Kurnool Mandals Earn Ranks in NITI Aayog's ABP
CHIPPAGIRI and Maddikera mandals in Kurnool district have earned accolades under NITI Aayog's Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) for their remarkable development.
Anantapur police seize 4.2 kg of ganja, arrest 10
ANANTAPUR district police have arrested a ten-member gang and seized 4.2 kg of ganja, along with ten mobile phones, on Friday.
Revenue meetings will continue until all grievances are resolved, asserts Chief Secy
EMPHASISING that special revenue meetings will continue until all revenue-related issues in the State are completely resolved, Special Chief Secretary (Revenue) RP Sisodia said that 1.35 lakh petitions have been received through these meetings so far.
Loan agents arrested for harassing woman
TIRUPATI district police arrested two employees of Finnable Technologies Private Limited for allegedly threatening and harassing a Bengaluru-based software professional over a delayed loan repayment.
YSRCP Holds Protests Against Power Tariff Hike
THE YSRCP leaders and activists across the state organised protests against the steep power tariffs, criticizing Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for failing to fulfil his electoral promises.
YSRCP leader Imtiaz resigns from politics
YSR Congress Party leader and former IAS officer A Md Imtiaz announced his resignation from politics on Friday.
Naidu hails Manmohan's economic policies for growth
CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh a great loss to the nation.
JC Prabhakar Reddy apologises over flyash issue
TADIPATRI Municipal Chairman JC Prabhakar Reddy has publicly apologised to Ultratech Cement management over the recent flyash controversy.