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77% of insurgency incidents in NE from Manipur alone: MHA

THE HOME MIN REPORT SUGGESTS THAT NO INCIDENT OF INSURGENCY WAS REPORTED IN MIZORAM SINCE 2019 AND IN TRIPURA BETWEEN JANUARY 2023 AND MARCH 31, 2024

AKHARAS, KALPVASIS TO GET SUBSIDISED RATION DURING MEGA FAIR

CM underscores need for further strengthening of disaster management, cyber security

Truck Overturns on Motorcycles, Three Killed

Three people, including a mother and son, died on Wednesday afternoon when a truck lost control and overturned onto two motorcycles on Hatisa Bridge near Hathras Junction.

Father & Son Were Aggressive, Mostly Kept Away From Neighbors'

An eerie silence prevailed at Islam Nagar of Tedi Bagia area after news broke of the murder of a woman and four of her daughters at a hotel in Lucknow.

Man attempts self-immolation alleging harassment by police

An e-rickshaw owner attempted self-immolation at the office of the senior superintendent of police in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun on Wednesday alleging police harassment and threats of false cases, officials said.

Temple in Moradabad Reopens After 44 Years

Decades after it was closed over communal violence in Moradabad, a temple in the Daulatabagh area has been reopened by local administration and authorities, according to officials.

Former DM, cops among 26 booked over illegal demolition of house

The Uttar Pradesh Police have lodged an FIR against a former district magistrate of Maharajganj, besides several administrative and police personnel, over the alleged illegal demolition of a house without issuing a prior notice here in 2019, officials said on Wednesday.

Cabinet Announces Extension of Farm Welfare Programmes

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday announced extension of two major farm welfare schemes, namely 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme as well the one-time special package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) beyond the NBS subsidy at the rate of ₹3,500 per MT for the period from January 1 this year till further orders.

Govt Versus LG On Claims Over Religious Sites In National Capital

Delhi chief minister Atishi on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of planning to demolish Hindu temples and a Buddhist religious place in the city, adding that the AAP, on the other hand, has promised to provide Rs 18,000 monthly honorarium to the priests and granthis.

10 Dead After Truck Crashes Into Crowd in New Orleans

At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured when a truck drove into a large crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter early on Wednesday, a city government agency said.

United in battle for survival as their losing run goes on

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said the English giants are in a battle for Premier League survival after Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford to inflict a fourth consecutive defeat on the hosts.

Djokovic, Sabalenka Win Openers but Kyrgios Loses on Comeback

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International, but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury.

Raducanu Pulls Out of Aus Open Warm-Up With Back Problem

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu pulled out of the Auckland Classic on Tuesday with a \"back niggle\" in a blow to her Australian Open preparations.

Vaishali Wins World Blitz Finals Qualifier, Enters Quarters

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali showcased her skill by winning the women's qualifier to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Blitz Championship here.

Chelsea Title Hope Rocked by Shock Loss at Ipswich

Enzo Maresca admitted Chelsea should not think about challenging for the Premier League title after lowly Ipswich beat the Blues 2-0 at Portman Road on Monday.

Indian cricket has depth to fill Rohit, Virat void: Lehmann

Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers, feels former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup winner Darren Lehmann.

Banks to Stick With CDs After 2024 Supply Jumps 50%

Indian banks will continue to rely on certificates of deposit for meeting short-term cash needs in the next quarter amid tight liquidity conditions, after fundraising through these instruments rose 50% year-on-year in 2024.

Jute industry grappled with poor demand, 'subdued' prices in 2024

The jute industry faced a nearly \"30% reduction in demand\" for food grains and sugar packaging bags, resulting in trimmed working hours in mills in 2024, while subdued prices for the finished product and the raw material affected both millers and farmers, stakeholders said.

Drugmaker Anthem Biosciences Files Draft Papers for $397 Mn IPO

REUTERS: Indian contract drug-maker Anthem Biosciences filed for a ₹3,395 crore ($397 million) initial public offering, draft papers showed on Tuesday, at the fag end of what has been a red-hot year for companies listing on the stock market.

Reliance Spends $13 Billion on Acquisitions in 5 Years

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd has spent $13 billion on acquisitions in the past five years across new energy, telecom, retail, and media businesses to script a pivot away from core oil and petrochemicals businesses to clean energy and consumer-facing verticals.

India's Equity Benchmarks Have a Muted End to 2024

Indian benchmark indexes were muted on Tuesday, weighed by a drop in information technology stocks, while elevated U.S. Treasury yields continued to hurt emerging market assets.

India's 10-Year Bond Yield Falls Most in Four Years in 2024

India's benchmark 10-year bond yield posted its steepest decline in four years in 2024 as the government's fiscal discipline and inclusion of debt in global indexes boosted demand, while investors awaited the start of the domestic rate easing cycle in 2025.

Apr-Nov fiscal deficit at 52.5% of full-year target

Centre's fiscal deficit target is 4.9% of the gross domestic product for FY25

China Defends Covid Data-Sharing as WHO Demands More Access

China has shared the most Covid-19 data and research, its foreign ministry said on Tuesday, responding to the World Health Organization's repeated call for more information and access.

Arrest Warrant for Ousted Prez Yoon

A South Korean court issued an arrest warrant for embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been suspended from power over his short-lived martial law declaration, according to investigators.

South Korean Govt Probes Barrier Hit in Jeju Air Crash

Officials suggested a bird strike but experts flagged the barrier, as video shows the Boeing 737-800 bursting into flames upon collision

Elon Musk Urges 'Major Reforms' to H-1B Visas

After vowing to \"go to war\" to defend the H-1B visa programme, tech billionaire Elon Musk has softened his stand on the issue by calling for reforms in the \"broken\" system used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US.

Pak Govt, PTI to Meet Over Political Dispute

The Pakistan government and opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiators are scheduled to meet for a crucial in-camera meeting to resolve sticky political differences, a report said on Tuesday.

Centre forfeits medal awarded to CBI officer arrested for bribery

The government has \"forfeited\" the Union home minister's medal for Excellence in Investigation awarded to CBI Inspector Rahul Raj in 2023 who was later caught by the agency allegedly receiving ₹10 lakh bribe and dismissed from the service, officials said.

Andhra Pradesh Tourist Killed In Goa Brawl: Cops

A 30-year-old visitor from Andhra Pradesh was killed in a drunken brawl at a beach shack in Goa in the wee hours of Tuesday, police said.