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Setting out the Budget agenda

The most important challenge before the Union Budget will be the slowing growth momentum in the economy

The cinema ecosystem Shyam Benegal created

I think many cinema lovers would agree that one of the most memorable scenes of Indian cinema is the small child chucking a stone at the landlord's window at the end of Ankur, Shyam Benegal's directorial debut.

India's choices when US confronts China

Security hawks, protectionists, Wall Street finance titans and tech giants will shape Trump's China policy. New Delhi will need to assess the balance of power among them

Odisha's farm economy holds lessons for others

Odisha has shown fast and significant poverty reduction driven by exceptional agricultural transformation.

CSPs Under Lens in Mobile Snatching Incidents in Bihar's Purnia District

Customer service points (CSPs), also known as Bank Grahak Seva Kendras, are under the lens in connection with the rampant incidents of mobile phones lifting/snatching during the last few months in Bihar's Purnia district, police said.

HAL to start trial of new Tejas aircraft in January

State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to begin in January 2025 critical trials on the new Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A), involving the testing of the indigenous Astra beyond-visual-range missile, the aircraft's locally made electronic warfare suite and the Israeli Elta radar, as it now targets a March 31 deadline to deliver the first fighter jet to the Indian Air Force after completing the necessary certification requirements, senior officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

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

No unfair practice

Pune professor on 'climate mission' reaches Bihar

The way the people of Bihar's Araria received me in awe and respect, I have become highly optimistic. This bordering district of Bihar has immense potential to do a lot for climate JAYANT MAHAJAN, Professor of Business Management at Christ University, Pune campus

Proof of struggle missing at crime scene: CFSL report on RG Kar case

No evidence of a possible struggle or resistance was found at the crime scene in the seminar room of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata where a 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered on August 9, according to a report by the Delhi-based Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL).

CWC Meet to Focus on Countering BJP, RSS

Meet will deliberate upon challenges under BJP rule, including economic inequality, erosion of democracy... KC VENUGOPAL, Congress general secretary

Ken-Betwa River Project 'Threat' to Tiger Reserve, Alleges Congress

The Congress on Wednesday said that by laying the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give another proof of the difference between his \"talk and walk\" on environment as it poses a serious threat to the Panna Tiger Reserve.

Myanmarese living within 10km of Manipur border can enter state with a pass: MHA letter

ORDER SAYS THAT THOSE WHO TRAVEL BEYOND 10KM WOULD BE 'LIABLE' FOR ACTION

Thunderstorms and hail likely over weekend: IMD

An active western disturbance and its interaction with easterly winds is very likely to cause thunderstorm accompanied with hailstorm over northwest and Central India on December 27 and 28, India Meteorological Department has warned.

NHRC seeks ATR over Birhors' deaths

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action taken report (ATR) from the Hazaribagh deputy commissioner, superintendent of police, and labour commissioner regarding the suspicious deaths of two Birhors belonging to the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Jharkhand, an official from the district collectorate said on Wednesday.

Das's resignation creates buzz; likely to return to active politics

Raghubar Das's resignation as Odisha Governor on Tuesday created a buzz in political circles, especially within the Jharkhand unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with speculations rife that the former chief minister is set to return to active politics, people close to the developments said on Wednesday.

JACCI President Demands ₹2k Down Payment During Paddy Procurement

Jharkhand Agro Chamber of Commerce and Industries (JACCI) president Anand Kothari on Wednesday urged the state government to provide farmers with an immediate down payment of ₹2,000 per quintal at the time of paddy procurement to protect them from middlemen.

Women Feel Unsafe Under Soren Regime

Purnima Sahu, a first-time BJP MLA and daughter-in-law of former Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das, claimed the women of the state felt unsafe because of \"boosted morale of criminals under the Hemant Soren government\".

Shah, Naidu And Others Meet In Key Huddle Of The NDA In Delhi

Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) met in Delhi at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda's residence on Wednesday on the birth centenary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

'OTT has offered me the genres I wasn't getting previously'

This festive season, actor Tahir Raj Bhasin has more reasons to celebrate — his OTT series Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (YKKA) Season 2 has been well-received, and the show is all set for a third outing.

Legend, institution, icon: Industry remembers Shyam Benegal

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, considered the pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, died at the age of 90 on Monday, leaving behind a legacy that remains unparalleled.

Good bowlers are excited to come to MCG, says curator

The weather in Melbourne has already dropped from a high of 37°C a day after the team landed here to a max of 18°C on Monday.

India wait for Shubman to sort out scoring issues in away Tests

The No.3 batter has a range of shots, but hasn't shown patience early on and has struggled on this tour of Australia

INDIA NAME 15 MEMBER SQUAD FOR ICC UNDER-19 WOMEN'S T20 WC

India on Tuesday named a 15-member squad for next year's ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup to be played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from January 18 to February 2.

Record chase in women's 50-over game

Bengal set a world record by successfully chasing a target of 390 in the quarter-final of the women's domestic one-day trophy against Haryana at the Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium in Rajkot on Monday.

Shami not fully fit says BCCI, ruled out of Australia series

The suspense over Mohammed Shami featuring in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy series is over with the Indian cricket board announcing that the pacer has been ruled out of any participation in the last two Tests because of a knee condition.

M Raghu, Devika win national titles

Karnataka's M Raghu and Haryana's Devika Sihag secured their maiden senior national badminton titles, emerging champions in the men's and women's sections respectively at the 86th edition of the tournament here on Tuesday.

UPI QR transactions up 33% at retail stores in rural areas this yr

UPI transactions at retail stores have increased by 33% in semi-urban and rural areas this year, reflecting the growing adoption of digital payments, says a report.

India bond yields little changed as traders eye fresh global cues

Indian government bonds traded in a tight range before ending little changed on Tuesday, ahead of a holiday, with a rise in U.S. Treasury yields weighing on sentiment.

INDIAN REFINERS MAY BUY MIDEAST SPOT OIL TO DEAL WITH RUSSIAN SHORTFALL

Indian state refiners are considering tapping the Middle East crude market as spot supply from their top supplier Russia have fallen, three refining sources said, in a move that could support prices for high-sulphur oil.

Odisha signs pact to operate hydrogen-powered buses

THE TRIPARTITE AGREEMENT TO BE IMPLEMENTED OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS HAS OUTLINED THE KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ENTITIES INVOLVED