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Israel confirms 23-yr-old hostage killed along with dad in Gaza

ISRAEL'S army confirmed Friday that one of the bodies recovered from Gaza earlier this week was that of 23-year-old hostage Hamzah AlZayadni.

Stampede at central Damascus mosque kills four

A stampede at the landmark Umayyad Mosque in Syria's capital on Friday killed four people, a Damascus health official told state media.

Indian Pangolin rescued in Poonch

AN Indian Pangolin, a Schedule I critically endangered species, was rescued from the forest area of Sunderbani near the Line of Control (LoC) in a border district of J&K by the Indian army and Wildlife department.

TMC suspends ex-MP who was vocal on RG Kar

Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday suspended its ex-Rajya Sabha MP Santanu Sen over alleged \"anti-party\" activities.

Qaida terrorist arrested from near Ranchi

THE special cell of Delhi Police in association with Jharkhand ATS, has arrested a suspected Al Qaeda terrorist Shahbaz Ansari from Chanho in Ranchi.

Concern over tiger poaching in U'khand

UTTARAKHAND is ramping up efforts to safeguard its tiger population by enlisting the help of the SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) and ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police), along with search dogs.

All Sanatanis Welcome to Maha Kumbh: Yogi

UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said those who respect India, its Sanatan ethos and its eternal traditions are welcome to attend the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

U'khand madrasa board scraps Kamil and Fazil courses after SC ruling

FOLLOWING the Supreme Court ruling declaring the Kamil (undergraduate) and Fazil (postgraduate) degrees awarded to Muslim students by madrasas unconstitutional, the Uttarakhand Madrasa Board lost no time deciding to discontinue the courses and refund the students' fees.

JMM plans to expand tribal movement in Bengal, Odisha

BUOYED by the thumping majority in the Assembly polls, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is now eying 'Vrihad' (larger) Jharkhand and is considering launching a movement for the formation of an Autonomous Council combining the four tribal-dominated districts of West Bengal and Odisha.

Badals lose SAD control for 1st time in 3 decades

Sukhbir's resignation accepted, election to party chief on March 1

2 crocodiles rescued from ponds inside residence of BJP MLA in Sagar district

AT least two crocodiles were reportedly rescued by the state forest department from ponds in the sprawling residential premises of ex-BJP MLA Harvansh Singh Rathore in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district.

Purvanchali power play: Cong promises Chhath Ghat amid AAP-BJP spat

IN the high-stakes battle for Purvanchali votes ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Congress has upped the ante with a bold promise: building a grand Chhath Puja ghat, akin to the iconic Maha Kumbh structures, on the Yamuna riverbank, if it comes to power.

Public interest: SC opens doors to people for guided tour on 2 Saturdays a month

To give the general public an opportunity to visit the majestic and grand structure of the landmark building, the Supreme Court has decided to open its doors to them every working Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm, except on the second and the fourth Saturdays and declared holidays.

Delhi Dangal: BJP okays names of 41 candidates

Purvanchali power play: Cong promises Chhath Ghat amid AAP-BJP spat

SC stays Sambhal civic body's 'notice' on well near masjid

THE Supreme Court on Friday stayed the execution of a notice issued by Nagar Palika of Sambhal regarding prayers at a well outside the Shahi Jama Masjid and sought a status report within two weeks.

Indonesia Initiates $450 Mn BrahMos Missile Export Deal

IN all probability, India is heading for another major defence export deal.

Global heating a cold fact: 2024 hottest yr on record, says UN weather agency

THE World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, based on six international datasets.

S'pore Prez's India visit from Jan 14

60th anniv of diplomatic ties to be celebrated; Singapore is one of largest sources of FDI

Rlys will boost wheels production as high-speed train plans spike demand

WITH high-speed train projects slated for launch in the coming years, the Railways is bracing for a surge in demand for forged wheels by augmenting local production, officials said.

Neither Going Nor Gone, Goa Is Evoking A Groan

It's been a Goa-filled new year's week for me even though I am still freezing in Delhi's bitter cold.

NOW SCREENING: PUTTING NAME BEFORE THE TITLE

Some southern stars are requesting fans to drop their titles. These epithets have a complex play not just in films and politics, but in the Dravidian ideological ecosystem too

CMC Ordered to Stop Dumping of Waste in River Bank

THE Orissa High Court on Thursday directed the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) to immediately stop dumping of garbage along the Mahanadi river banks in the eastern part of the city and ensure its disposal at the designated dumping yard.

Jaishankar, Majhi hail contribution by NRIs

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Odisha Chief Minister Majhi lauded the contributions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to India and the world.

SC Junks Pleas Seeking Speedy Implementation of Women's Quota

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed two public interest litigations (PILs) against the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act, popularly known as the Women's Reservation Act, which reserves one-third seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Teach in orphanage: HC's term for students accused of ragging

IN an unusual order, a judge of the Orissa High Court has quashed an FIR registered against four senior students of a private law university for allegedly ragging a first-year student on the condition of teaching at an orphanage for one week.

Madurai-Thoothukudi railway line shelved as per TN's wish: Vaishnaw

IN a surprising development, Union minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said the construction of 143.5-km-long broad gauge (BG) railway line from Madurai to Thoothukudi via Aruppukottai, at a cost of ₹2,054 crore, has been shelved as the Tamil Nadu government did not want the project.

Religious persecution victims stage silent protest

VICTIMS of religious persecution in Odisha gathered at Station Square here on Friday and held a silent protest demanding adequate security measures for them.

State warned of ₹1L cost for non-compliance

Expressing serious displeasure over the state government for not complying with its order to file its response to a petition even after seven years, the Orissa High Court has warned of imposing ₹1 lakh penalty on it.

Three Poachers Arrested With Guns, Deer Hide

A joint team of Berhampur police and Forest department arrested three poachers from Putibandha village here on the wee hours of Friday.

Villagers Stage Dharna at Vedanta Gate Demanding Relocation Due to Pollution

Residents of Bhurkamunda under Katikela panchayat staged a demonstration in front of the main gate of Vedanta's power plant here on Friday, demanding immediate relocation of the village due to rising pollution in the area.