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FIR Lodged Against 14 Teachers for Seeking Job Through Forgery

The state vigilance department has registered a first information report (FIR) against 14 individuals, including four women, for allegedly using fraudulent certificates to secure jobs as contractual teachers in government schools in Bihar's East Champaran district, officials said on Monday.

TN Guv Walks Out of Assembly; 'Childish', Says CM

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi on Monday walked out of the Assembly without delivering his customary address in protest of \"disrespect\" to the Constitution and the national Anthem.

Trump's win and a new chapter of racism against Indians

The last week of 2024 inaugurated a new phase of racism against Indians in America – one that won’t end well.

Experts Raise Concerns Over Rising Reliance on Melatonin Supplement Among Indians

Experts are raising concerns about the growing trend of people, particularly young adults, turning to over-the-counter melatonin supplements to manage sleep disorders without proper medical supervision.

Key accused in journo murder case arrested

THE S.I.T., WHICH WAS CONSTITUTED TO CONDUCT THE PROBE INTO THE MURDER, ROUNDED UP SURESH CHANDRAKAR FROM HYDERABAD

SC Hopeful of Breakthrough in Farmers' Protests After Dialogue

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed optimism over the resolution of the prolonged farmers' protest along the Punjab-Haryana border after the Punjab government reported that a section of protesting farmers has agreed to meet the chairman of the court-appointed panel for talks.

In 2024, Lowest Attrition Rate Recorded in CAPFs

Low Voluntary Retirements in 2024 Came on the Back of Two Back-to-Back Years of High Attrition Rates

Dhanbad division tops freight earnings in December 2024

THE DIVISION RECORDED A REVENUE OF ₹2,324.84 CRORE, SURPASSING BILASPUR, KHURDA ROAD AND CHAKRADHARPUR

Maiyan Yojana Brings Joy to Women's Lives

The Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana, a scheme providing an honorarium to women aged 18-50, which started on August 20 last year in Jharkhand, has been a great help for women struggling to support themselves and their families due to a lack of regular sources of income.

Armed Men Gun Down Two Members of Pandey Gang in Palamu District

Unidentified armed men gunned down two members of the notorious Pandey gang and injured two others in Jharkhand's Palamu district, a senior police officer said on Monday.

CM: MMSY Will Churn Rural Economy, Empower Women

Chief minister Hemant Soren on Monday disbursed ₹2,500 each into the bank accounts of 5.662 million women across Jharkhand with a click of a button under the Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojna (MMSY), underlining that the welfare scheme is aimed at churning and strengthening the rural economy, which would help eradicate poverty besides empowering women socially and economically.

Mutilated body of man found in Pakur district

Police found the mutilated body of an unidentified man in a field in Siddharth Nagar in Pakur district on Monday and recovered two knives and an abandoned motorcycle from the site, officials familiar with the matter said.

Residents Hope for Relief at NGT Hearing on January 8

The towering garbage dump at the Marine Drive site in Mango, which has grown into a hillock and become a major nuisance for nearby residents, has sparked widespread anticipation for relief as the Kolkata bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) prepares to hear the matter on January 8.

Delhi Added 167K Voters in Two Months, Total Electors at 15mn

There are more than 15.5 million registered voters in Delhi, showing an increase of 167,329 electors in over two months, according to the final electoral roll published on Monday.

Govt, experts say no need to panic over HMPV cases

The Indian Council of Medical Research has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, the Union health ministry said on Monday.

Time for bullet trains in India 'not far': Modi

Slew of railway projects opened

Aubrey's husband, director Jeff Baena, dies by suicide

Actor-comedian Aubrey Plaza is mourning the loss of her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died at the age of 47.

Sparks of Trouble for Coldplay Gujarat gig!

Ahead of its highly anticipated India tour, British rock band Coldplay is making headlines again!

It's frustrating but you have to respect your body: Bumrah

Laid low by a back spasm, Jasprit Bumrah was frustrated at missing out on bowling on the \"spiciest wicket of the series,\" but the premier India pacer emphasized that sometimes it becomes imperative for a player to respect his body.

Australia knock rudderless India out of WTC final; reclaim BGT

A listless India was knocked out of the World Test Championship (WTC) final as Australia cruised to a six-wicket victory in the fifth Test here on Sunday to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years, leaving the visitors with much to deliberate in a difficult transition phase made worse by over-the-hill batting stars.

Sabalenka Warms Up For Aus Open With Brisbane Win

World number one Aryna Sabalenka enjoyed the perfect warm-up for next week's Australian Open when she downed Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova to win the Brisbane International on Sunday.

Gavaskar Upset After Not Invited To Present BGT With Border

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday expressed his displeasure after not being invited to present the trophy, named after him and Allan Border, to Australia following their win over India in the high-voltage five-match rubber.

Gauff beats Swiatek, USA down Poland in United Cup

Coco Gauff roared past Iga Swiatek to inspire team USA Sunday before Taylor Fritz sealed the United Cup title with victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in Sydney.

FMCG cos expect inflation to hit volume growth in Q3

Hit by inflation, higher input costs and pricing measures, fast-moving consumer goods companies are expected to see a contraction in their gross margin and a modest-to-flat operating profit in the October-December quarter.

Osaka Retires With Injury From Aus Open Warm-Up

Naomi Osaka retired from the final of the Auckland Classic with an abdominal injury Sunday, a blow to the Japanese star just a week before the start of the Australian Open.

Nippon Takeover Block Creates Uncertainty for US Workers

The Decision Reflects a Growing Bipartisan Shift Away From Free Trade and Open Investment

Caliber Mining Files Papers for ₹600 Crore IPO

Caliber Mining and Logistics, a Nagpur-based coal mining and logistics provider, has filed preliminary papers with the capital markets regulator Sebi on December 30 to mobilise ₹600 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).

Foxconn Witnesses Record Revenue on AI Demand in Dec Qtr

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, beat expectations to post its highest-ever revenue for the fourth quarter on continued strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers.

NHAI Prepays ₹56,000 Crore To Lenders In FY25 To Save ₹1,200 Cr

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has pre-paid loans of worth ₹56,000 crore during the current fiscal, helping the state-owned agency to save interest cost of around ₹1,200 crore, a senior government official said on Sunday.

OfBusiness to Invest ₹3K Cr in 3 Yrs to Ramp Up Steel Biz

OfBusiness, a b2b commerce and fintech startup, is looking to invest about ₹3,000 crore into doubling its steel business to more than 4MTPA in the next three years.