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Clerk Murdered at Construction Site in Latehar

A 55-year-old clerk deputed at a bridge construction site near the Oranga River in Latehar district, was killed on Thursday night by a sharp-edged weapon, officials familiar with the matter said on Friday.

ACB Arrests Dist Collectorate Employees for Taking Bribe

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of the Jharkhand Police arrested two employees of the old District Collectorate Office in Dhanbad on Friday for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹6,500, officials close to the matter said.

60-Year-Old Burnt Alive Over Land Dispute in Gumla

A 60-year-old man was killed and burnt on the funeral pyre of a woman in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Thursday, in what police suspect was a fallout of a long-standing land dispute, officials said on Friday, adding that one of the two accused has been arrested.

Soren's Arrest, Elections Shape Jharkhand's Tumultuous 2024

At the start of 2024, Jharkhand witnessed a seismic shift in its political landscape with the arrest of chief minister Hemant Soren by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on January 31 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in an alleged land scam case.

Police Arrest Six Members of Prince Khan Gang: Official

The arrests were made on Thursday by a SIT formed under the direction of HP Janardhanan, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)

Key 26/11 attack plotter Makki dies in Pakistan

Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki, who was involved in the 26/11 Mumbai attack, passed away due to a heart attack, Samaa TV reported on Friday. Makki was undergoing treatment in a hospital.

S Korea Impeaches Acting Prez As His Predecessor Yoon Goes On Trial

South Korea's parliament impeached Acting President Han Duck-soo, dealing another blow to a government already reeling after President Yoon Suk Yeol's suspension less than two weeks ago for his brief martial law decree.

Visionary Who Led Suzuki To India, Transformed Auto Mkt

Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious pennypincher who led Japan's Suzuki Motor for more than four decades and played a key role in turning India into a flourishing auto market, has died aged 94.

Bumrah keeps battle alive; Australia top order clicks

Virat Kohli and Australian youngster Sam Konstas were on Thursday involved in a physical altercation that the 19-year-old home debutant played down as an accidental bump but the incident is likely to prompt disciplinary action against the Indian superstar.

Kohli May Face Disciplinary Action After Konstas Faceoff

Virat Kohli and Australian youngster Sam Konstas were on Thursday involved in a physical altercation that the 19-year-old home debutant played down as an accidental bump, but the incident is likely to prompt disciplinary action against the Indian superstar.

How Konstas's Father Prepared His Son For Tough Battles

If going after the much-feared Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah came naturally to Sam Konstas, it had something to do with an innocuous mistake his father committed during the teenager's childhood training.

Haven't been disciplined enough to stick in there

Indian superstar Virat Kohli on Thursday admitted he has not been disciplined enough in his last two-three innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and plans to take a lot more time before going for his strokes in the remaining two Tests.

India needed Rohit to open, Washi's variation at MCG

India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Thursday defended axing Shubman Gill from the Boxing Day Test, saying it was in the team's best interest to not only have Rohit Sharma back to his usual opening slot but also add some sting to the attack by drafting in spin all-rounder Washington Sundar.

Erigaise Looking to Enter Candidates via World Rapid

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaise will have to tackle obstacles to retain his chances of becoming the first Indian to enter the 2026 Candidates' tournament when he opens his campaign at the World Rapid and Blitz chess tournament here.

Wedding Market Gets Glitz Back as Budgets Surge

Marriages might be made in heaven, but for those on Earth, the occasion to celebrate the exchange of vows is back to being an expensive affair.

Loans, deposits surge; NPAs fall: RBI report

Indian banks' financial position has stayed robust, marked by the sustained expansion in loans and deposits, while their gross bad loan ratio has dropped to multi-year lows, a central bank report showed on Thursday.

Exporters seek ₹750 crore fund to target $25 billion US potential

Exporters on Thursday sought a fund of ₹750 crore for three years to tap $25 billion export potential in the US, aiming to seize potential opportunities that may arise as the US President-elect, Donald Trump, has threatened to impose high tariffs on Chinese goods.

Branded hotels to see 13-14% growth in FY25 on demand surge

Branded hotels in the country are likely to see double-digit revenue growth of 13-14% in 2024-25, and 11-12% in the next financial year on demand surge, a report said on Thursday.

Rupee Ends at Record Low for Third Session as Dollar Firms Up

The Indian rupee settled at a record closing low for a third consecutive session on Thursday, pressured by a firm dollar and importers' month-end dollar demand.

Bank cyberattacks surge as security deadline nears

OF ALL CYBER INCIDENTS REPORTED BY REGULATED ENTITIES DURING JAN 2019-MAR 2024, 69% WERE BY COMMERCIAL BANKS

Economy to grow at 6.5% in FY25: Govt

India's economy is expected to grow at around 6.5% in fiscal year 2024/25, closer to the lower end of its 6.5%-7% projection, as global uncertainties pose a dampening threat, the government said on Thursday.

D-Street small stocks reap big gains for investors in 2024

Robust liquidity, strong fundamentals of Indian economy contributed to trend

Haier set to hit $1 bn revenue in 2024, aims ₹11,500 cr next year

HAIER IS PLANNING TO DIVERSIFY ITS BUSINESS AND ENTER INTO COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING AND KITCHEN APPLIANCES

New York Taxi Driver Hits 6 Pedestrians, 3 Hospitalized

A taxicab struck six pedestrians in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, police said, leaving three people injured and transported to hospitals for treatment.

Body found in wheel well of United plane

Maui police are investigating the discovery of a dead body in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane that landed in Maui, according to statements released by both the airline and the police department, on Wednesday.

May 9 Riots: 60 Civilians Get 2-10 Years in Pakistan Military Courts

Pakistan's military courts have convicted and sentenced another 60 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their involvement in attacks on army installations during violence on May 9 last year, the army said, on Thursday.

Trump Assassination Suspect Trial Delayed

A man accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in South Florida won't be tried until September 2025, a federal judge ruled this week.

B'desh to Investigate 2009 Mutiny Massacre

Bangladesh, on Thursday, ordered a commission to investigate a failed 2009 army mutiny and subsequent crackdown, including the role of alleged \"foreign\" backers, the inquiry chief said.

Azerbaijan Mourns 38 Killed in Plane Crash in Kazakhstan

Some aviation and military experts said the plane may have been accidentally shot by Russian air defense systems

S Korean Opp files motion to impeach acting President

South Korea's opposition party filed a motion to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo after he resisted pressure to appoint court judges who might increase the likelihood of removing President Yoon Suk Yeol from power.