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BSF allowing infiltrators to India to destabilise Bengal, says Mamata

WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Border Security Force of allowing infiltration from Bangladesh and alleged that they were doing so as part of a Central government's \"blueprint\" to destabilise the state.

Return of Maha farm land soon

Maha Yuti govt amends revenue law code to give back 4.9K acres of land to original farmers

SC did not direct to break Dallewal's fast

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan on Thursday clarified that the Supreme Court never directed to break farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's indefinite fast and had only expressed concerns over his health and wanted him to get urgent medical aid.

1/3rd of insurance claims filed in '24 still unpaid

NEARLY a third of all insurance claims registered and outstanding in FY2024 remain unpaid, data of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) reveals. A related survey also shows that despite the regulator's changes to improve service standards, policy owners still face myriad problems.

Will implement panel's reco on NEET-UG'

THE Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it would implement all the corrective measures suggested by its seven-member expert panel on exam reforms after reviewing the National Testing Agency's functioning in holding NEET-UG last year.

2 Sites at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for Singh Memorial Proposed to Family

The Centre has formally started the process to allot land for the memorial of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the campus of Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, the area along the Yamuna bank earmarked for the last rites and memorials of presidents, vice-presidents and prime ministers.

Army hunts for ammunition to protect air defence assets

AIMING to bolster security of the Indian Army's ground-based Air Defence assets against drones, the Indian Army Air Defence branch has released a Request for Information (RFI) to identify prospective vendors (DPSUs/Private Vendors) to undertake manufacturing of 23mm Anti-Drone Ammunition under Make in India.

Cong starts campaign today to protect Constitution, promote Gandhi legacy

IN keeping with the resolution passed by Congress Working Committee in Karnataka's Belagavi, the Congress will launch its month-long campaign to 'protect Constitution' and promote the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi from Friday.

Muizzu Minister-EAM Meet Today

Jaishankar and his Maldives counterpart to give new direction to eco, maritime cooperation

WAYANAD SURVIVORS' REHAB MUST BE FAIR

THE Wayanad landslide survivors' long wait for again having a home of their own seems to be nearing an end with the Kerala government announcing a master plan for their rehabilitation.

DATA CENTRE GROWTH A WELCOME BOOST TO INDIAN IT INDUSTRY

A clutch of studies are predicting that India will double its data centre capacity over the next two years, making it well-placed to become a global hub for AI innovation and cloud storage.

FERTILITY DECLINE: A SUCCESS STORY OR CAUSE FOR CONCERN?

India's declining fertility rates, once hailed as a success of family planning policies and socio-economic progress, are now the subject of renewed debate. Despite achieving replacement-level fertility, India now faces the challenge of below-replacement fertility, which presents new socio-economic hurdles.

COHESION AT HOME MUST WHILE BACKING AN EQUITABLE WORLD

As India champions the cause of the Global South, it must address its domestic vulnerabilities. International leadership requires a balance between ambition and resilience

15% bus fare hike in K'taka from Jan 5

FROM January 5, fares of stateowned KSRTC, BMTC, NERTC and NWRTC buses will be increased by 15%. The state cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to revise fares of ordinary and air-conditioned buses run by the four RTCs.

Resentment on inadequate land to build houses

THE victims of the Wayanad landslides expressed their resentment over the \"inadequate allocation of land for building houses\" in the township project to come up in Kalpetta.

MT's favourite editor S Jayachandran Nair passes away

IT could well be a curious coincidence that he bade adieu exactly a week after legendary writer M T Vasudevan Nair breathed his last. For he could well be termed as MT's favourite editor.

NGT Questions Kerala on Nexus in Dumping Case

Directs secretary to submit a detailed report on biomedical waste

Zeenat adventure fallout: Odisha govt to re-assess tiger relocation strategy

THREE year old tigress Zeenat's 23-day habitat exploration that ended at West Bengal's Bankura district has prompted Odisha government to re-evaluate its strategy of relocation of big cats to more protected areas (PAs) of the state as part of its larger tiger supplementation programme.

In a first, Coffee Board to launch India's own standards and certification process

IN a first, the Coffee Board is set to introduce India's own coffee standards and certification process to recognise the country's unique coffee varieties.

₹15K aid to mothers of schoolgoing kids

THE Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has decided to launch ‘Thalliki Vandanam’, a scheme offering ₹15,000 in financial aid to mothers of school-going children from the next academic year.

Keep victim's identity secret in Pocso cases: HC

THE Delhi High Court has directed the police commissioner and the medical superintendent of AIIMS to ensure that the identities of minor survivors of sexual assault remain protected at all stages of investigation and medical examination.

Kashmir not just a piece of land, but an inseparable part of country's soul: Shah

ASSERTING that India's boundary is not determined by geo-politics, Union Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the country is integrated from Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south and from Kamrup in the east to Kutch in the west on the basis of civilization and culture.

Last Day for 2025-26 Nursery Admissions Registrations Today

The Delhi government's Directorate of Education (DOE) will conclude the registration process for nursery admissions in private unaided recognised schools on January 3, 2025.

Police probe cyber fraud targeting Ayurveda firms

DELHI Police has launched an investigation into a cyber fraud targeting an ayurveda merchandise firm.

23-yr-old man nabbed with ₹2.5 cr heroin

A 23-year-old man, involved in over a dozen criminal cases, including the Arms Act, was arrested with heroin worth Rs 2.5 crores in the national capital, police said on Thursday.

Political row over Savarkar college

Congress' student organisation wants DU college to be named after Dr Manmohan Singh

DU to distribute laptops, tablets to specially abled, orphaned female students

THE University of Delhi Foundation will be distributing laptops and tablets to orphaned female students, single-parent female students and visually impaired students of Delhi University.

Ensure hygiene: HC to authorities over poor state of court washrooms

THE Delhi High Court has raised serious concerns over the poor condition of female washrooms in district courts across the city, directing authorities to ensure a consistent standard of hygiene and functionality for all restroom facilities, including those for men and persons with disabilities.

In-laws wanted ₹10 lakh: Bakery owner's last video

THE suicide of Puneet Khurana, a 40-year-old bakery co-owner from Delhi, has taken a dark turn as multiple videos and audio recordings shed light on alleged harassment and financial demands by his wife, Manika Pahwa, and her family.

Poster war intensifies poll barbs

AAP, BJP face off over allegations, counter-allegations on scam, voter list manipulations