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Dying to save souls

Award-winning novelist Sujit Saraf's newest, Island, with its lyrical prose and the pace of a thriller, is a winner in every way.

Friends with lasting benefits

Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners by Sreeram Chaulia highlights the intricacies of the country's partnerships with Japan, Australia, USA, Russia, France, Israel, UAE

Most people just want a good protagonist

The American author of children's books, on espionage novels and honouring his ancestors in his work

3 Boys Playing Online Game on Tracks Mowed Down by Train in Bihar

A passenger train ran over three minor boys on Thursday evening while they were allegedly playing an online game on their phone in Bihar's West Champaran district, police said on Friday.

Thief escapes from police custody in Banka

A 25-year-old thief escaped from police custody a day after he was arrested in connection with a theft case in Bihar's Banka district late Wednesday evening, police said.

Abducted Shopkeeper Rescued; Four Arrested

SK Puri police late on Thursday evening rescued an abducted stationery shop owner from a house at Mahesh Nagar area under the jurisdiction of Patliputra police station and arrested four criminals, officials said.

Arshad First Attempted To Kill Mother, Sisters In Jaipur

Mohammad Arshad, 24, the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of his mother and four sisters in Lucknow, has reportedly confessed to attempting a similar crime in Jaipur before the deadly act was carried out on the night of December 31 at Naka hotel.

Govt Teacher Suspended For Owning Stolen Vehicles In East Champaran

A government school teacher has been suspended for allegedly possessing two stolen vehicles in Bihar's East Champaran district, officials said on Friday.

Retd ANM abducted from Jamui, murdered after gang rape at Banka

A retired auxiliary nurse midwife (ANM) from Bhagalpur's Sultanganj police station area was allegedly kidnapped from Jamui district and later gang-raped and murdered in Banka district, police said on Friday.

Tribunals can restore property to abandoned parents, says top court

THE CASE PERTAINED TO A WOMAN WHO HAD TRANSFERRED HER PROPERTY TO HER SON THROUGH A GIFT DEED IN 2019

India Shows the Way on Energy Transformation

Electricity demand is booming around the world.

Why Maithili deserves classical language status

The campaign for classical language status for Maithili has recently gained renewed momentum, especially following the Union Cabinet's approval of classical language recognition for five new languages including Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit.

Money lesson for 2025: Keep faith in basics

There is little reason to panic: Stay diversified between debt and equity, instead of chasing high-risk instruments or treating the stock markets a gambling den

No end to farm economy unease

The problem is deeper than MSP and loan waivers — only an objective conversation between the two sides can mitigate the crisis

Saving Wildlife Noble Task Of Forest Guards

Law and justice minister Jogaram Patel on Friday said protecting forests and wildlife is not only a challenge but also a noble task of forest guards.

Second part of geological survey begins in Chamoli

PREVIOUSLY, A GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED IN KARANPRAYAG TOWN WHERE CRACKS APPEARED IN JANUARY 2023

Bhopal's toxic waste: A 40-yr journey

When Mahesh Pal moved to the Nishatpura area in Bhopal in 2000, the gas tragedy that claimed over 5,000 lives in the neighbourhood didn't figure high on his list of concerns.

Maharashtra secretariat security system gets ₹42-crore tech upgrade

This will help weed out unauthorised footfalls in the state govt headquarters

Court Grants Actor Allu Arjun Bail With Conditions in Stampede Case

A court on Friday granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun, an accused in the case booked over the death of a woman in a stampede here during the premiere of his latest film 'Pushpa-2'.

Kuki-Zo Areas Blocked, Kangpokpi Shut Down

An economic blockade by a tribal body was underway in Kuki-Zo inhabited areas in Manipur on Friday to protest against alleged action by security forces on women in a village in Kangpokpi district, officials said on Friday.

Apology Addressed to Victims, Not to Terrorists: Manipur CM

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday clarified that his recent apology over the ethnic violence in the state was directed at the victims, not \"terrorists\".

SC to Hear CBI's Appeal on Dera Chief's Acquittal

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the CBI's appeal against the acquittal of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others in the 2002 murder of Ranjit Singh, a former manager of the sect.

Beneficiaries face hurdles as process for MMSY becomes more stringent

Getting the honorarium under Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana (MMYS) has become increasingly difficult, as the women, child, and social security department, after directing officials to identify and delist ineligible beneficiaries, has now introduced measures that make the process of filing forms more cumbersome, people familiar with the developments said.

Rich tributes paid to ex-Dhanbad SP

Rich tributes were paid on Friday, the 34th martyrdom day of the former Dhanbad superintendent of police (SP), \"Ashok Chakra\" Randhir Prasad Verma, during a meeting organised at Randhir Verma Chowk in the district.

Three held for 30-yr-old's murder

A day after a 30-year-old was shot dead behind Carmel Junior College School in the Bal Vihar locality, Jamshedpur Police arrested three people and claimed to have solved the broad daylight murder within 24 hours, officials said on Friday.

Mango Grapples With Tonnes Of Waste, No Relief In Sight

Lakhs of residents in Jamshedpur's Mango continue to suffer as waste piles up in the locality, with Tata Steel seeking time to consult the Jharkhand urban development secretary and the forest department opposing waste dumping inside the Dalma eco-sensitive zone (ESZ), people familiar with the issue said on Friday.

HC Advocate Body Writes to Chief Justice Over Elevation of Judges

The Jharkhand High Court Advocate Association (JHCAA) has urged chief justice MS Ramachandra Rao and justices Sujit Narayan Prasad and Rongon Mukhopadhyay to recommend their deserving members for elevation as high court judges.

India Lodges 'Solemn Protest' Over 2 New Chinese Counties in Ladakh Area

India on Friday said it lodged a \"solemn protest\" with China through diplomatic channels over the establishment of two new counties in the Hotan prefecture as parts of these regions fall in the Union territory of Ladakh.

2002 Murder: SC Notice to Ram Rahim, Others on CBI Plea Against Their Acquittal

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the CBI's appeal against the acquittal of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others in the 2002 murder of Ranjit Singh, a former manager of the sect.

BPSC re-exam for 1 centre today amid heightened protests

Despite protests by candidates for over a fortnight and opposition parties backing them, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is adamant that it would not hold re-exam, barring for a centre in Patna, of the 70th combined competitive pre examination, which was held on December 13.