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Cong stages nationwide protests against Shah's remarks, BJP hits back

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on Tuesday traded barbs over Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks on constitutionalist BR Ambedkar, with the opposition party staging a nationwide protest march against the BJP leader.

NDA leaders to meet today as Oppn sharpens attack on Shah

Leaders of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are all set to meet at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda's residence on Wednesday, amid the opposition's mounting campaign against Union home minister Amit Shah over his recent remarks on BR Ambedkar in Parliament.

Can't settle scores in a constitutional post: VP

People holding constitutional posts have to be \"vindicated by commitment to sublimity, sterling qualities, and constitutionalism\", and are \"not in the position to settle scores\", vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Tuesday.

PM to lay foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river project today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday lay the foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river linking project at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh on the birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee -- more than 23 years after the project was first conceptualised.

Tamil nationalism versus Dravidian identity

There is a subtle but influential intersection of the debate between Tamil nationalism and Dravidian identity in Tamil Nadu politics for over a decade.

Cybercrimes in Telangana up by 18% this year: Report

In Telangana, there has been an increase by 18% in cybercrime cases in 2024 compared to last year, but the monetary loss caused to the people went up by 140%, an annual report released by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) said.

COP: 2 HELD AFTER HIDDEN CAMERAS FOUND INSIDE A CHANGING ROOM IN TEMPLE TOWN

Two people have been arrested after several hidden cameras were found at a private dress changing room near the Ramanathanswamy temple in the temple town of Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, police said on Tuesday.

Orthodox priest hits out at PM Modi over Christmas event

A senior bishop of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Kerala took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi through a social media post on Tuesday, ahead of Christmas, sparking a controversy.

POLICE: TWO DIE DUE TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

An 81-year-old woman, who was bitten by some stray dogs in Alappuzha district, Kerala, died on Tuesday, police said.

Kerala guv Khan to now be guv of Bihar

Khan (73), who took charge as the Kerala Governor on September 6, 2019 and completed a five-year-term, had a testy relationship with the LDF govts during his tenure

Arjun quizzed for 4 hrs in Hyd stampede case

The Hyderabad police on Tuesday questioned popular Telugu actor Allu Arjun for nearly four hours over his role in the Sandhya Theatre stampede, where a woman was killed and her nine-year-old son injured during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule, said people familiar with the matter.

B'LURU TOP COP URGES PEOPLE TO BE VIGILANT ON 'DIGITAL ARREST'

In the wake of numerous complaints, Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda on Tuesday urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to cyber fraudsters who extort money by impersonating government officials and claiming to enforce a \"digital arrest\".

Power company, civic body booked after live wire injures woman

A 34-YEAR-OLD WOMAN SUSTAINED INJURIES WHEN AN OVERHEAD LIVE WIRE SNAPPED AND FELL ON HER

Prepared to ensure hassle-free New Year festivities: Minister

Ahead of New Year celebrations in the city's central areas, state home minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday assured that extensive arrangements are in place to prioritise public safety and ensure hassle-free festivities.

PROTESTS AT KALABURAGI, GADAG AGAINST SHAH'S REMARKS

In a bid to get battle-ready for challenges ahead, the Congress will decide on an action plan for the next year at its CWC meeting named \"Nav Satyagraha Baithak\" being held in Karnataka's Belagavi to mark the 100th anniversary of the Belgaum session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi.

JEWELLER DUPED OF ₹9.82 CRORE BY COUPLE POSING TO BE KIN ON DK SURESH: POLICE

A Bengaluru-based jeweller has filed a complaint accusing a couple of cheating her of ₹9.82 crore by impersonating a relative of Kanakapura's former MP DK Suresh, police said on Tuesday.

Tigress gives birth to 2 cubs in Pilikula park

A 14-year-old tigress at Pilikula Biological Park in Mangaluru gave birth to two cubs recently, officials said on Tuesday.

Min Patil: Location for B'luru's 2nd airport to be finalised on merit

Karnataka minister for infrastructure development MB Patil on Monday said the location for Bengaluru's second airport will be finalised \"purely and strictly on merit\".

New CCTV footage recovered of Nelamangala highway accident

ON DEC 21, B'LURU TECHIE CHANDRAM YEGAPOL AND 5 MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY DIED WHEN A TRUCK OVERTURNED ON THEIR VEHICLE

Law, policy, contract: Why SC junked ruling on credit card interest

The Supreme Court last week struck down a decision of the apex consumer forum that directed banks not to levy penal interest of above 30% on credit card users who either default or delay payment of dues within the stipulated time.

CID probe ordered into Ravi, Hebbalkar dispute

Amid ongoing controversy over alleged derogatory remarks by BJP MLC CT Ravi, home minister G Parameshwara said on Tuesday that a criminal investigation department (CID) probe has been ordered.

Nasa probe flies closer to the sun than any aircraft

NASA's pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history on Tuesday, flying closer to the Sun than any other spacecraft with its heat shield exposed to scorching temperatures of more than 930 degrees Celsius (1,700 degrees Fahrenheit).

Protect rights of people of all faiths: US to B'desh

Minority rights in focus

Yunus-led govt has launched a 'witch hunt', says Hasina's son

Former Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina's son accused the country's interim government led by Muhammad Yunus of weaponising the judiciary and launching a \"witch hunt\" to persecute Awami League leaders after Dhaka sought his mother's extradition from India.

It's been an amazing year: Manasi Parekh on her National Award win

Casual viewers might know Manasi Parekh was the star of shows such as Gulaal and Sumit Sambhal Lega (2015). But years after she shot to fame with Hindi television, the actor has carved out a niche for herself in her home state, Gujarat.

'THE WORLD AGREES TO BE FABULOUS DURING CHRISTMAS'

An exclusive with HT City, tells us all about Orhan's plans for Christmas and his goals for the upcoming year

Blake claims smear campaign cost her the chance to host SNL 50 premiere

Actor Blake Lively, who is suing It Ends with Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni for harassment, has claimed that a smear campaign by Baldoni's team \"negatively impacted\" her career and cost her the opportunity to host the curtain raiser for Saturday Night Live's 50th season.

Not done yet, lot of cricket left in me, says Ashwin

The game gave me so much to a point where it allowed me to be creative and explore the best inside me R ASHWIN, ex-India spinner

Ex-India batter Kambli stable in hospital

ON SATURDAY, KAMBLI WAS ADMITTED IN AAKRUTI HOSPITAL IN THANE BY HIS WELL-WISHER SAILESH THAKUR, WHO IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE HOSPITAL

Khel Ratna list not finalised, says ministry on Manu 'snub'

Ministry says shooter did not apply for the award, even as family asks why the process must be so stringent given her Paris feat