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Good governance, growth govt's priority

BJP's electoral supremacy in C'garh reflects people's approval of govt initiatives, achievements in past 13 months: Sai

Govt Seeks Parliament's Nod To Spend Additional ₹51,463 Crore In FY25

The Centre on Monday sought approval from Parliament to spend net additional ₹51,462.86 crore in the current financial year ending March.

RELIEF. REDEMPTION. RAHUL

The 32-year-old rises to the occasion in knockouts, proves why he is one of the best middle-order batters in the world

Row over 'stay indoors' plea to Muslims on Holi

POLITICAL tensions are escalating in Bihar following a senior BJP MLA's request to the minority community to stay indoors during the Holi festival to prevent any untoward incident.

India Needs To Keep Its Deficit Target Flexible

HE Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act mandates that India's fiscal deficit be limited to 3 percent of GDP.

Assembly Okays Amendment to Regulate E-Platforms

ALL e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, BigBasket and D-Mart, will now come under the control of APMC.

Bangalore Palace Bill Passed in Council, Amid Walkout by Oppn

Amid a walkout by opposition parties, the Bangalore Palace (Utilisation and Regulation of Land) Bill was passed in the Legislative Council on Monday.

Growers shed extra money to save coffee produce from thieves

Thieves escape with 800 kg of Robusta coffee beans from storage room

User-set limits, age-gating for gamers

WITH an aim to safeguard the interests of over 50 crore Indian gamers, three gaming industry bodies- the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), and the E-Gaming Federation (EGF), have jointly adopted a code of ethics (CoE).

Fitch Upgrades Credit Rating of Adani Energy Solutions

IN a boost to Adani Energy Solutions (AESL), Fitch Ratings has upgraded the company's credit rating at 'BBB-' from its 'Ratings Watch Negative' list.

Action sought against those using domestic gas cylinders for commercial purpose

GRAHAK Dakshata Kalyan Foundation has demanded the government to take action against some of the gas agencies resorting to illegal gas cylinder refilling, selling unused quota of cylinders in the black market and diverting domestic gas cylinders for commercial use.

Adani Group gives scholarships worth Rs 20 lakh to 846 students

KISHORE Alva, president and executive director of the Adani Group, said that education is one of the most powerful tools for personal and social development, while financial barriers often hinder access to quality education.

Sops for tea workers and youth in election-centric budget of Himanta govt

THE BJP-led Assam government on Monday presented a populist budget to woo tea garden workers, lower income group people, farmers and youth as Assembly elections are due early next year.

Udupi police intensify night patrol amid surge in crime

IN response to a surge in theft cases and criminal activities, Udupi district police have intensified night patrols, conducting special rounds between 1 am and 4 am to curb criminal activities.

Will intensify protest in Parliament against Hindi imposition: DMK MP

DRAVIDA Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dayanidhi Maran said on Monday that his party will intensify its protest in Parliament against the Centre's move to impose 'Hindi' in Tamil Nadu.

Govt Docs Must Work From 9 Am To 4 Pm, Register Attendance 4 Times

GOVERNMENT doctors should work from 9 am till 4 pm and they will not be allowed to take up private practice, said Medical Education Minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil in the Council on Monday.

Now, Two Tribal Boys Go Missing in J&K's Kathua

AS police probe the mysterious deaths of three persons who went missing in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, two minor boys of a tribal community have also gone missing.

Special Forces in Kyrgyzstan for military exercises

THE special forces of India and Kyrgyzstan began a fortnight-long Joint Military Exercise, Khanjar-XII, on Monday at Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan.

NCLAT upholds ICICI Sec delisting, dismisses appeal against NCLT order

IN a major relief for ICICI Bank and ICICI Securities, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday dismissed petitions challenging ICICI Securities' delisting process from the stock exchanges.

Zelenskyy lands in Saudi for talks with Rubio for support

PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived on Monday in Jeddah ahead of talks between Ukrainian officials and Saudi and US representatives, said a member of the delegation traveling with him.

Anurag Thakur Set to Contest for Top Post in BFI Elections

In a dramatic twist to Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections, former sports minister Anurag Thakur's name has been nominated from the Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association (HPBA) as one of the two members of the electoral roll.

Authorities detect ₹1.95 lakh crore GST evasion this fiscal

UP, Bihar, MP received 36% of tax meant for sharing with states in FY24

HC Admits ED Plea Against Quashing of Proceedings Against Ex-MUDA Official

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has filed an appeal before the High Court of Karnataka against the order of a single judge declaring that a search and seizure operation at the residence of Natesha DB, former commissioner of MUDA, in connection with the MUDA site allotment scam, is illegal, unwarranted and abuse of law.

Ranya in 15-day JC, says DRI sleuths harassed her

The Special Court for Economic Offences remanded actor Ranya Rao, who is arrested on charges of gold smuggling, to 15 days judicial custody on Monday.

Wanted by FBI, Punjab Police Arrest Indian-Origin Drug Network Kingpin

PUNJAB Police on Monday arrested an Indian-origin international drug lord, Shehnaz Singh alias Shawn Bhinder, wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) of the US.

Govt directs IPL to ban ads promoting tobacco, alcohol

THE Centre has urged the Indian Premier League (IPL) to ban all tobacco and alcohol advertisements, including surrogate promotions, within the stadium premises during matches as well as telecast sessions on the national television.

AI, agri focus in ₹7L cr Maha budget

MAHARASHTRA Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday tabled a mammoth ₹7.20 lakh-crore budget for 2025-26, focusing on using AI technology to spur agriculture growth and bring more land under irrigation through river-linking and irrigation projects.

Iran says open to address concerns on nuke program

Does a volte-face hours later, says will not discuss under pressure after US ends sanction waiver for Iraq to buy electricity from neighbour

Canada PM-elect to reset India ties

IN a big push to ties that had deteriorated during Justin Trudeau's leadership, Mark Carney, set to become Canada's next prime minister, has said he would work towards rebuilding his country's ties with India.

M'luru Int'l Airport Bags ASQ Award for best airport at Arrivals Globally

Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) has been honoured with the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Airport at Arrivals Globally.