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Israel Kills 2 Palestinians for Carrying Out Jan 6 Attack on Bus in West Bank

Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian militants who carried out a deadly attack on a bus in the West Bank earlier this month.

Unity key to realise Viksit Bharat: PM

Commemorating Netaji's birth anniversary, Modi says like people united for Swaraj they must unite for development

MoEFCC raises concerns over OMC's plan for drilling near Khandadhar

THE Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has flagged serious environmental concerns on the Odisha government's proposal for exploratory drilling in Khandadhar sub Block-B iron ore mining area in Sundargarh district by Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC).

Lakshya, Sat-Chi bow out

ILL form continues to haunt most of the Indian shuttlers at the moment.

New Fire Erupts Near LA, Triggers Evacuation

Blaze fanned by strong, dry Santa Ana winds racing through the area; evacuation ordered for 31,000 people

Iron Age Began in Tamil Soil, Says CM, Cites Scientific Proof

5,300 YRS AGO

Pentagon Deploys 1,500 Troops Along US-Mexico Border

The Pentagon said it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.

Kanas gastro outbreak due to river pollution

THE acute diarrhoeal disease outbreak in some villages under Kanas block of Puri district leading to the death of four persons in a fortnight was due to consumption of contaminated water, the Health and Family Welfare department confirmed on Thursday.

Firm on unravelling truth of Naba Das murder: Law min

WITH demand for a fresh probe into the murder of former minister Naba Kishore Das getting louder, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Thursday said the state government will take a considered decision on the issue after evaluating all aspects surrounding the case.

Vedanta felicitates young achievers of Bhawanipatna at Ghumura festival

VEDANTA Limited in Lanjigarh felicitated nine students from Kalahandi district on the third day of the 27th Kalahandi Utsav-Ghumura 2025 for their academic performance.

Markram and Jansen sizzle

AIDEN Markram and Marco Jansen combined to give Sunrisers Eastern Cape a 52-run win over Pretoria Capitals in their SA20 league stage encounter at Gqeberha on Wednesday.

Pradhan Pays Rich Tribute to Veer Sai and Netaji

PARAKRAM Divas, which marks the birthday of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Veer Surendra Sai, is a day to remember the bravery and sacrifice of these legends of India, said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan here on Thursday.

New fire erupts near LA, triggers evacuation

Blaze fanned by strong, dry Santa Ana winds racing through the area; evacuation ordered for 31,000 people

Croc Count in Bhitarkanika National Park Increases to 1,826, 18 Are Albinos

The population of saltwater crocodiles in Bhitarkanika National Park has marginally increased to 1,826, up from 1,811 individuals enumerated last year.

Champions League: Thrilling PSG comeback adds to Man City misery

PSG pushed Manchester City to the brink of Champions League elimination after coming from two goals down to win 4-2 on Wednesday, while Arsenal all but secured their place in the last 16.

Police commissioner's ultimatum to drug peddlers: Reform or face action

IN a stern message to drug peddlers, Police commissioner S Dev Datta Singh on Thursday said stringent action would be initiated against those selling illegal products near educational institutions.

Venue changed, Mann to hoist flag in Mohali

PRO-Khalistani graffiti, slogans and flag were found on Nehru stadium walls in Faridkot where Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was to unfurl the National Flag on Republic Day.

NCLAT stays CCI's ban on WhatsApp-Meta data sharing

IN a relief to Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday suspended the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) five-year data-sharing ban between WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta Platforms.

Assam all set to be India's next economic powerhouse: Himanta

ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is in Japan for the second edition of business summit Advantage Assam, on Thursday said Assam is set to be India's next economic powerhouse.

Semiconductor industry succeeds in clusters: Meity Secretary

Krishnan, secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity), in a conversation with TNIE indicated that there would be a follow-on production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for larger investments.

Allies Hopeful of Clause Tweak Ahead of JPC on Waqf Bill Final Meet Today

Concerns flagged

The Eagle Stays in Staring Contest With the Bear

Given the postures Trump and Putin struck this week, a thaw in US-Russia relations is unlikely anytime soon. Trump is not intent on jettisoning US claims to global hegemony

Maruti Suzuki Cars to Become Expensive by Up to ₹32,500 From Feb 1

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) will be hiking the prices of its vehicles by up to ₹32,500 from February 1, 2025, to offset the rise in input costs.

MP Brain-Dead Priest Raises Hope of New Life for 2

A 61-year-old differently-abled temple priest, Baliram Kushwah, declared brain-dead by doctors in Jabalpur on Wednesday following a major road accident, has kindled hopes of a fresh lease of life to two patients in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday.

Misri's 2-day China visit from Jan 26 to normalise ties between 2 countries

FOREIGN Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Beijing on a two-day trip beginning Sunday as India and China try to normalise their relationship that had been strained due to border tensions since 2020.

Keys shocks Swiatek to reach final

MADISON Keys fought back from a set down on Thursday to shock Iga Swiatek in a nail-biter and set up an Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

250 kg ganja recovered, UP-based smuggler held

JEYPORE Town police on Wednesday seized around 250 kg ganja from a house reportedly rented by a local BJP leader in Prasad Rao Peta area. Police also arrested Uttar Pradesh-based smuggler Mithun Nath (30) who was staying on rent in the house of BJP Yuva Morcha leader A Durga.

Hyderabad FC fight back to stun Jamshedpur FC in ISL

HYDERABAD FC posted a thrilling 3-2 victory over Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium here, on Thursday.

US sanctions start to impact supplies from Russia

Russian oil's share in BPCL's crude basket fell heavily

MoD Okays Mazagon Dock Bid for P75 Submarines

In a move to add underwater combat capabilities to the Indian Navy, the Centre has identified the manufacturers of the Project 75 India (P-75 I), under which conventional submarines are to be manufactured in India with support from foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEM).