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US, El Salvador sign deals on migration, Chinese influence

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday held a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele in San Salvador.

Supreme Court asks Union: Why detain illegal Bangladeshi immigrants here indefinitely instead of deporting them?

The Supreme Court in the case Maja Daruwala v Union of India observed and has asked the Union Government about the purpose of keeping hundreds of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in detention centres in India for an indefinite period, instead of deporting them to their native country.

Most of Delhi's pollution in Oct-Nov locally created: Study

Delhi-NCR's pollution during October-November is largely of local origin, with stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana contributing 14 per cent to the overall PM2.5 levels in 2022, a study has suggested.

Russian missile kills 5, wounds over 50

A Russian missile attack Tuesday on the Ukrainian city of Izyum, briefly occupied by Russia in 2022, killed five people and wounded more than four dozen others, officials said.

MALDIVES SETS TARGET TO WOO 300 000 INDIAN TOURISTS IN 2025

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation MMPRC) chairman Abdulla Ghiyas told a local news portal Adbadbuon Monday that monthly events will be held in India to achieve the goal of attracting 3,00,000 tourists.

Local pollutants, not crop fire, major culprit behind Delhi's poor air: Study

Local pollution was a key contributor behind winter's hazardous air quality in Delhi and National Capital Region, instead of stubble burning, in leading paddy growing states of Punjab and Haryana, reveals a study.

PLA burrows underground, hardens air bases

Chairman Xi Jinping is very serious in his admonitions that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) should get ready for war. Such preparations are literally and very visibly seen in the hardening of military air bases and the construction of a brand new command complex to protect personnel against bombardment.

SUPREME COURT ISSUES NOTICE ON RTI ACTIVIST'S PLEA CHALLENGING AMENDMENT TO ELECTION RULES RESTRICTING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF POLL RECORDS

The Supreme Court in the case Anjali Bhardwaj Versus Union Of India observed and has issued notice to the Union Government and the Election Commission of India wherein the petition is filed challenging the amendments to the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 which seeks to restrict people's right to access election related records.

PM Modi Hits Out at AAP in LS, a Day Before Delhi Polls

In his nearly 95-minute speech, the Prime Minister slams Gandhis, and highlights government's work for the SC, ST and OBC

Priyanka's 'shaadi ka ghar' is all about love, family, fun

Priyanka Chopra gave fans a sneak peek into her 'shaadi ka ghar' as the wedding celebration of her brother, Siddharth Chopra, is set to begin.

India to have foundational AI model in 10 months from now: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India will have its first foundational Artificial Intelligence model in at maximum 10 months from now, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said Tuesday.

Hero MotoCorp Gets Rs 456 Cr GST Demand Notice

Hero MotoCorp on Tuesday said it has received a GST demand of Rs 456 crore from the Rajasthan authorities.

B'desh HC Issues Ruling Seeking Govt Explanation on Chinmoy Das Bail Denial

The Bangladesh High Court issued a ruling earlier on Tuesday, directing the government to explain why Chinmoy Krishna Das should not be granted bail, as confirmed by his lawyer.

24 Candidates With Criminal Cases Fielded Without Justification

Out of 118 candidates with criminal records contesting the Delhi Assembly polls, 24 candidates (20 per cent) did not have their records disclosed or justified by their respective parties, poll rights body ADR said on Tuesday.

Satish, Aadya win mixed doubles gold

What happens when two singles players join forces in doubles? It could go either way, but for Satish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath, the move worked wonders as they are now Indian badminton's top mixed doubles pair.

PM Internship Scheme Meant for Exposure: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the Prime Minister Internship Scheme announced last year was not meant to provide jobs, instead it was to provide exposure and skill to the youth to make them job ready.

We are 3-member body, not run by 1: EC hits back at AAP

Top AAP leaders, including its convenor Arvind Kejriwal, have claimed that the EC has been ignoring the BJP's alleged violations of poll code.

Next Round of Talks With Farmers on February 14

The Centre on Tuesday informed Parliament that the sixth round of discussions with agitating farmers in Punjab and Haryana will be held on February 14.

Point-by-point rebuttal by PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi, while referencing Nehru's foreign policy, subtly warned Rahul Gandhi about the actions of his ancestors.

Trade war escalates...

Trump on Saturday decided to impose additional tariff on all goods imported from China on top of existing tariffs, to take effect after midnight on Tuesday in the US.

AAP seeks third term, BJP & Cong aim for comeback as Delhi votes today

The stage is set for the high-stakes Assembly elections in Delhi, where the Aam Aadmi Party is eyeing a third straight term, while the BJP and the Congress are looking at resurgence.

Films I Make Are Like Rented Houses, Childhood Films Are My Own

Films that you make are like houses that you live in on rent but the ones that you grew up watching are your own, says filmmaker Imtiaz Ali who would defend \"Sholay\" over his movies \"Rockstar\" or \"Tamasha\" any day.

Dhinidhi's swimming medal tally goes to nine

On Monday, the 14-year-old Paris Olympian clocked 4:24.60 to outdo the previous national record of 4:24.70 set by Hashika Ramachandra during the senior nationals last year, as per Olympics.

Trinamool slams Ashwini Vaishnaw's claims on Railway allocation to Bengal

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's claim that the Modi Government had allocated almost three times the amount that had been allocated when West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Government was the Union Railway Minister has triggered a fierce counter-response from the Trinamool Congress.

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Provisions of Dowry Prohibition Act

The Supreme Court in the case Rupshi Singh Versus Union Of India And Ors observed and has dismissed the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed challenging validity of Section 2, Section 3, Section 4 and Section 8A of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 as \"adverse to men\".

Kejriwal Booked in Haryana for His 'Poison in Yamuna' Remark

A case has been registered in Haryana's Kurukshetra district against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal in connection with his \"poison in Yamuna\" remark on Tuesday.

Israel: Export of services decreases 6.2 pc in Nov 2024

The export of services of the hi-tech industries (excluding the start-up companies) in November 2024 was about 80 per cent of the total export of business services (not including the start-up companies).

UNICEF-NIMHANS Release National Roadmap for Child Road Safety

A national roadmap for child and adolescent road safety in India, released on Tuesday by UNICEF in collaboration with the WHO Collaborating Centre for Injury Prevention and Safety at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).

Cargo Handled at Major Ports Up 3.5% at 819.23 MT in FY24

The cargo handled at major ports has increased from 581.34 million tonnes (MT) in 2014-15 to 819.23 MT in FY 2023-24, a growth of 3.5 per cent which is comparable to global standards, Minister of ports shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Kejriwal Meets EC, Alleges Voter Intimidation by Delhi Police

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, along with Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, met the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday and raised concerns over alleged intimidation tactics being used in the national capital ahead of the assembly polls.