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15 Firms Make 70% Donations to Largest Electoral Trust

Fifteen business groups accounted for about 70% or ₹785.985 crore of the ₹1,075.71 crore that the Prudent Electoral Trust (PET), the largest electoral trust in the country, received in FY24, documents available on the Election Commission of India (ECI) website showed.

Man Killed Live-In Partner After She Pressured Him for Marriage: Police

Lucknow police, on Saturday, arrested a 39-year-old man for killing his 30-year-old live-in partner.

The world has always loved Indian beats

Jason Derulo is no stranger to India or Indian music. The American singer-songwriter and dancer has previously collaborated with rapper King on the party anthem Bumpa, with singer-songwriter Tesher on the hit single Jalebi Baby, and even took the stage to perform at the 2023 IPL.

'He has no knowledge of history': Nadda intensifies attack on Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has no knowledge of history and what efforts were made by his father, grandmother and great grandfather to tamper with the Constitution, Union minister and BJP president JP Nadda said on Sunday.

Dallewal Allows Health Exam, Set to Continue Hunger Strike

Protesting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike for 55 days, on Sunday allowed a team of state government doctors to administer him medical aid after the Centre invited agitating cultivators for talks on February 14.

UPERC Chief's Privatisation Remark Irks Power Employees

In a strong reaction to remarks made by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) chairman advocating electricity privatisation, the UP Bijli Karmchari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti has announced a statewide protest.

Stage set for Trump's grand swearing-in ceremony today

Donald Trump, America's 45th president, will take oath as America's 47th president on Monday late morning eastern time (Monday night IST) in Washington DC, sealing one of the most remarkable political comebacks in recent history and inaugurating a term that promises to remake the American state and overturn the international system.

Investments in Pvt Sector, Jobs to Rise in FY26: CII

Investments by the private sector as well as employment opportunities are expected to rise in FY26, according to a survey of over 300 businesses including large, medium, and small firms.

Since Jan 15: 7 die in Bihar, locals blame 'spurious liquor'

An inquiry has been ordered into the deaths of seven people in West Champaran district of Bihar since January 15, a police officer aware of the matter said on Sunday, with local residents linking the deaths to consumption of spurious liquor in the dry state.

Trial Run of Delhi-Srinagar Train Successful

The first successful trial run of the much-anticipated Delhi-Srinagar train service was completed on Sunday between the stations of Katra and Budgam in Jammu & Kashmir, paving the way for the Valley to be connected with the rest of the country via rail, officials aware of the matter said.

Mixed response to import ban on used med devices

The central drugs regulator's decision to stop the import of refurbished or pre-owned medical devices into the country citing a lack of specific regulations has met with mixed responses from the industry - some said it will boost the government's make-in-India initiative, there is a section that calls it a problem as smaller health care facilities depend largely on refurbished devices.

Murals, 3D Sculptures Figure in Ram Temple Construction Panel Meet

Discussions were held with the executing agency and experts regarding the installation of murals and 3D sculptures at the Ram temple here during the two-day meeting of the Ram Temple Construction Committee that concluded on Sunday.

IIT-M chief hails cow urine's 'medicinal value', draws flak

A video clip of Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, director V Kamakoti praising the medicinal value of cow urine while speaking on protecting indigenous breeds of cows and the significance of switching to organic farming, has become a talking point on social media.

Taxpayers Urged To Avail Of Scheme Waiving Interest, Penalty

The Uttar Pradesh government has urged taxpayers to take full advantage of the ongoing scheme for waiving interest and penalties on goods and services tax (GST) arrears payment.

IITian Baba Abhay Singh Expelled From Juna Akhada

Aerospace engineer-turned-Sadhu Abhay Singh, popularly known as 'IITian baba,' was expelled from the Juna Akhada late Saturday night.

Enabling Organised Crime: "Telegram Chief Aware of Allegations"

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he is charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime, that he \"realised the seriousness of all the allegations\", according to a source close to the case.

3 Killed in Paragliding Accidents in Goa, HP

Three people have been killed and one sustained injuries in separate paragliding accidents at the Keri beach in north Goa and Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh, police said on Saturday.

Lacking Money, Woman Kills Sick 6-Month-Old Daughter, Held

A 25-year-old woman was apprehended for killing her six-month-old daughter in Delhi and burying the body in Ghaziabad, police said on Saturday.

From Campa Ashram to freebies with refreshments, firms pull out all stops

As devotees start arriving at Mahakumbh Nagar, what greets them is not only the bandobast by the Mela and civic authorities, but also the billboards and hoardings put up by various brands.

Police Halted Screening of Documentary at behest of BJP: AAP

Police Justified Stopping the Screening, Citing Election-Related Regulations, and Stating That No Permission Was Taken for Event

Champions Trophy: Jaiswal in, Siraj Out

Bumrah included in 15, but selectors will wait till February 12 to see if he recovers from his back issue

Over 1,000 women to be ordained, set for entry into Akhadas

In the ongoing Mahakumbh, the 13 Akhadas (recognised Hindu monastic orders) are gearing up to hoist the flag of tradition once again during the upcoming Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya on January 29 as they prepare to induct a new generation of ascetics with a significant surge in female ascetics.

Displaced Gazans face daunting return as ceasefire set to begin

As a ceasefire in the Gaza war is set to take effect on Sunday at 8:30am local time, Palestinians face the monumental task of rebuilding their shattered territory where most structures lie in ruins and nearly all 2.4 million residents have been displaced at least once during 15 months of conflict.

Ex Army Man Sentenced To Death For 2014 Triple Murder

An ex-army man was sentenced to death by a court in Aligarh on Saturday for allegedly killing his wife, son and a woman residing next door in an incident that took place 11 years ago on July 12, 2014, in Aligarh.

800 Sadhus Initiated as Naga Ascetics by Juna Akhada, Perform 'Pind Daan' for Generations

The process of initiation of sadhus as Naga ascetics has kick-started in Mahakumbh.

Meet held for subject experts to help students with queries

Ahead of the high school and intermediate exams, a workshop for subject experts on effective solutions to subject-related queries and exam blues was organised at the government district library here on Saturday.

Himachal Court Convicts IGP, 7 Others in Custodial Death Case

A CBI court in Chandigarh on Saturday convicted inspector general of police (IGP) Zahur Haider Zaidi, along with seven others, in connection with the custodial death of an accused in the rape and murder of a minor girl in Kotkhai area of Himachal Pradesh in 2017.

Mahakumbh a grand festival of Indian culture: Rajnath

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said anyone wishing to truly understand India and its cultural spirit must visit the Mahakumbh.

Trump Returns to Washington, Heralding His 2nd Innings as Prez

Donald Trump returned to Washington on Saturday to kick off days of pageantry to herald his second inauguration as president, four years after he departed the city under the shadow of an attack by his supporters on the Capitol.

Death Was Just Minutes Away, Hasina Says on Bangladesh Escape

Deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said she and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana escaped death by just 20-25 minutes on August 5 last year when her Awami League government was toppled in a student-led mass uprising.