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Waaree Energies Bags 150 MWP Solar Project

Waaree Energies on Thursday said it has secured an order to supply solar modules totalling a capacity of 150 MWp for a major renewable project in India.

Steel norms set by BIS incorporated in QCO

This exercise is continuing towards the goal of formulating standards for all the steel consumed in the country

Manufacturing Growth Hits 12-Month Low in Dec

India's manufacturing sector growth fell to a 12-month low in December, as new business orders and production expanded at softer rates, a monthly survey said on Thursday.

India-EFTA pact to be implemented by end of 2025: Goyal

The implementation process of free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA is progressing fast and is expected to come into force before the end of this year, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.

Sensex Rallies Nearly 2% on Gains in Financials, Auto

The Nifty surged 1.88% to 24,188.65 as 48 of its constituents closed in the green

Police search Jeju Air, airport operator over fatal plane crash

South Korean police said on Thursday they had raided Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as part of their investigation into Sunday's crash that killed 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on the country's soil.

10 People Wounded in NY Shooting

A group of men fired at least 30 gunshots into a crowd gathered outside a nightclub in New York's Queens on New Year's Day, injuring 10 people, police said.

S Korea political crisis: Impeached Prez Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol issued a defiant statement to his conservative supporters gathered outside his residence in the capital of Seoul, vowing to \"fight to the end\" against what he called \"anti-state forces,\" as law enforcement prepared to detain him over last month's martial law decree.

Israeli airstrikes kill 18 in Gaza Strip

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 18 people in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including three children and two high-ranking officers in the Hamas-run police force, according to Palestinian and hospital officials.

Army Veteran Who Killed 15 in US Attack Was Inspired by IS

A US Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year's revelers in New Orleans, killing 15 people, had posted videos to social media hours before the carnage saying he was inspired by the Islamic State (IS) group and expressing a desire to kill, the president said.

Shooter Kills 12 in Montenegro Town Rampage

A man shot dead 12 people in a rampage in a small town in Montenegro before dying from self-inflicted injuries early on Thursday, authorities said, in one of the tiny Balkan nation's worst mass killings.

Tesla Cybertruck Explodes Outside Trump Hotel in US

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel belonging to US President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas, killing at least one person and wounding seven, police said on Wednesday.

Filling the gaps in school education

The UDISE (Unified District Information System for Education)-Plus data on enrolment and drop-out in schools paints a sobering picture of school education in the country.

The battle to beat the heat

The warming levels reached in 2024 are a warning. The time for climate action is now

ICJ's climate action ruling can send a strong message

After filing a strong objection to the underwhelming climate finance agreement at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, India again slammed developed countries for their lacklustre commitment to climate action at the Hague.

Urban renewal with street vendor haats

Indian cities face a multitude of challenges, and among them is the persistent issue of unregulated streets and street vending that demand better management and organisation.

Why Delhi Is Building Bridges With The Gulf

The changing global landscape—marked by a perceived rebalancing with the US, Russia's setbacks in Syria, and a weaker Iran juxtaposed with a stronger Israel—offers new opportunities for India's ties with GCC

MHA Amends Rules in Model Prison Manual

11 PERSONS INJURED IN CYLINDER BLAST IN BIHAR'S GOPALGANJ DISTT

Youth shot at in a hotel in Bihar's Ara

A youth was shot at during a birthday party celebration at a hotel situated at Babu Bazar under the jurisdiction of Ara town police station in the late evening of Wednesday, police said.

11 Persons Injured In Cylinder Blast In Bihar's Gopalganj Distt

At least 11 people, including two minors, were injured following a fire due to an alleged gas cylinder blast at a brick kiln manufacturing unit in Bihar's Gopalganj district, police said on Thursday.

2 Injured in Explosion in West Champaran

At least two people were critically injured after a bomb being allegedly carried by them on a motorbike exploded at a place in West Champaran on Wednesday, police said on Thursday.

Liquor smuggler injured in police encounter in Bihar's Gopalganj

An encounter broke out between the police and liquor smugglers late Wednesday night in the Town police station area of Gopalganj district.

Centre unveils 'ONOS' scheme to facilitate access to research papers

The Union education ministry on Wednesday launched the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme to facilitate free access to most high-end academic journals and articles published globally to students in various government-funded higher educational institutions, including IITs, across the country.

FIR Filed Against 25 Vehicle Owners For Tampering With Plate Numbers

Patna police on Wednesday launched a special campaign against traffic violators and lodged FIRs against 25 vehicle owners for tampering with their vehicle registration numbers, officials said.

Right to property remains a constitutional right, rules SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday asserted that while the right to property is no longer a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution, it remains a constitutional right and a recognised human right.

Navy set to bolster posture in Indian Ocean with new warships, submarine

India's shipbuilding prowess and steps being taken to bolster its maritime posture in the vast Indian Ocean Region (IOR), where China is seeking to boost its influence, will be in sharp focus as the navy gets ready to commission three major combat platforms into service on January 15, officials aware of the development said on Wednesday.

BSF Letting Infiltrators Enter India: Mamata

The West Bengal CM Also Alleged That Goons Are Entering the State and Killing People

SC Pulls Up Centre For Inaction Over Ongoing Farmers' Protests

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Union government for its lack of assurances to protesting farmers demanding systemic agricultural reforms and legal guarantees for Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Khunti: Elephant expert deputed to tackle issue

The Jharkhand forest department deputed Bengaluru-based wildlife veterinarian and elephant expert Dr Rudraditya to prevent human-elephant conflict, which has so far claimed two lives in Kedali village in the Karra locality of the Khunti district and caused panic in the region, an official close to the developments said on Thursday.

Youth Dies After Falling Into Well In Dhanbad

A 22-year-old youth died after falling into a well near Manaitand Chhath Talab late Wednesday night, police said on Thursday.