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January 17, 2025

PM Approves Setting Up of 8th Pay Commission for Central Govt Employees

In a major decision, the government on Thursday decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners.

1 min

Jangam Sadhus Enchant as 'Wandering Shrines of Lord Shiva'

A group of sadhus, revered as 'human shrines' of Lord Shiva, is captivating international visitors and domestic pilgrims alike at the Mahakumbh Mela.

2 mins

12,000 Naga Sadhus to Be Ordained at Mahakumbh

Around 12,000 Naga sadhus will be ordained by select ancient Hindu akhadas during the Mahakumbh-2025.

1 min

Policemen Quiz Suspicious Man Nabbed in Mela Camp

Police and intelligence agencies were said to be investigating the reasons behind the presence of a suspicious man at the Dugdeshwarnath Ashram camp located in Sector 20 of the Mahakumbh Mela area.

1 min

Uttarakhand assures U.P. of adequate water supply

With the Mahakumbh fair at Prayagraj witnessing the arrival of millions of pilgrims, the Uttarakhand government has assured adequate water discharge from the Tehri Dam for the 45-day long fair, according to state cabinet minister Satpal Maharaj.

1 min

Akhada walk tour package introduced for visitors at ₹2,000

To enhance the experience for pilgrims attending Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has launched a new series of specialised tour packages, including the notable Akhada Walk Tour, priced at ₹2,000.

1 min

Sacked now, this ex-cop thrived on absconding mafioso's properties!

DIG, Saharanpur, dismissed accused inspector on January 11 after preliminary probe found allegations against him true

3 mins

UP Aims To Eliminate Filariasis By 2027

Uttar Pradesh is intensifying efforts to eradicate filariasis from the state by 2027.

1 min

Sullivan, Waltz Agree on Key Role Played by India in Relations

Joe Biden's outgoing national security advisor Jake Sullivan and Donald Trump's incoming NSA Michael Waltz have both said that China poses the single most important long-term strategic challenge to the United States, and India was a key partner for the US in this competition.

3 mins

Rly clears gauge line to link Kashmir by train

The commissioner of railway safety (CRS), Northern Circle, Dinesh Chand Deshwal has authorised the opening of the newly constructed Katra-Reasi broad gauge line, paving the way to connect Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country through rail route, officials said.

1 min

Bengal suspends 12 docs in maternal deaths case

The newborn of one of the critically ill women died on Thursday

2 mins

Isro satellites docked in space as part of SpaDeX successfully

ISRO on Thursday successfully performed the docking of satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) and the space agency also announced that post-docking, control of two satellites as a single object was successful.

2 mins

Six 'Members' of Radical Group Held in Manipur in Murder Case

Six suspected members of a radical Meitei group known as Arambai Tenggol were arrested in connection with the death of a person in Thoubal district of Manipur, police said on Thursday.

1 min

Tensions simmer at Bengal's border as India, B'desh spar over frontier fencing

Uttam Mondal, 41, a farmer from Sabdalpur village in West Bengal's Malda district, was still all charged up as he narrated details of the January 5 face-off between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) that saw villagers from the bordering areas of both countries gathering at the spot as tensions ran high over the construction of a fence on the Indian side along the Indo-Bangla border.

4 mins

Dallewal stable, some signs of starvation visible: Medical report

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike for the last 51 days, is exhibiting indicators of starvation ketosis (when the body, which isn't getting glucose from starch, burns stored fat for energy) but most of his other health parameters are in the normal range, according to his latest medical reports dated January 10 and January 14, copies of which have been seen by Hindustan Times.

1 min

SC Issues Directives on Separate Toilets for Trans Persons in Courts

The absence of adequate washroom facilities undermines equality and poses a barrier to the fair administration of justice, the Supreme Court held on Wednesday, directing all high courts, state governments and Union territories to ensure the availability of adequate and inclusive washroom facilities across all court premises and tribunals in India.

3 mins

Chasing the monsoon, IMD in mission mode

With advancements in infrastructure and computing, it is equally important to continue to enhance satellite-based observations to improve weather and climate services

3 mins

The prospect of peace in Gaza

World should help firewall fragile ceasefire deal from churn in Israel politics, restart rehabilitation of Palestinians

2 mins

Congress's legacy of unease with legacies

On Wednesday, the Congress party shifted to a new address in the national Capital.

1 min

Why defence industry needs an urgent rehaul

A ministry of defence tech and production, that will subsume the departments of defence production and R&D and implement a time-bound strategy for production, is needed

4 mins

What EC data on women participation in polls says

While democracy calls for diverse representation, traditional gender roles continue to restrict women's participation in political spaces.

3 mins

Death Toll Hits 87 As Standoff Between Police And Miners Ends In South Africa

The death toll in a monthslong standoff between police and miners trapped while working illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa has risen to at least 87, police said on Thursday as they wound down a rescue operation that has pulled more than 240 survivors out from deep underground.

1 min

LA 'Red Flag' wildfire warnings expire, but dangers still persist

Red Flag warnings advising of extreme wildfire danger expired across the Los Angeles area late on Wednesday, but forecasters warned that dry and windy conditions will persist on Thursday, and that the threat of blazes remained.

1 min

South Korea's Yoon seeks court review of arrest legality

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol asked a Seoul court to review his detention on Thursday as he refused to attend fresh questioning by investigators over his failed martial law declaration.

1 min

Israeli PM: Gaza Truce Deal Delayed by 'Last Minute Crisis' With Hamas

US President Joe Biden and key mediator Qatar announced the deal on Wednesday, which is aimed at releasing scores of hostages held in Gaza

2 mins

Won't seek re-election in the upcoming polls

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will not run in the next federal elections, set for October this year, though they could be held sooner.

1 min

Blasts in Kyiv as UK's Starmer visits to ink '100-year' accord

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv on Thursday on an unannounced visit to sign a \"100-year accord\" and shore up support for Ukraine before Donald Trump's return to the White House.

1 min

Biden warns of oligarchy threat forming in US

President Joe Biden capped a half-century political career on Wednesday with a final Oval Office speech as he hopes to seal a legacy overshadowed by Democrats' failure to stop Donald Trump from returning to the White House.

1 min

Google Inks Pact to Buy Carbon Removal Credits From Indian Cos

Google will buy carbon credits from an Indian initiative that turns large amounts of agricultural waste into biochar – a form of charcoal that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and returns it to the soil, it said on Thursday.

1 min

Financials Lead Rise In Shares; Reliance, Infosys Results In Focus

Indian shares rose on Thursday, led by financials and tracking other global markets, after underlying U.S. inflation softened in December, boosting the likelihood of further rate cuts.

1 min

Palm oil imports to hit 5-year low in Jan on negative margins

India's palm oil imports are set to plunge to a near five-year low in January, hit by negative refining margins as the tropical oil's premium over rivals drives buyers to more competitively priced soyoil, government and industry officials told Reuters.

1 min

NCLAT Admits Meta Plea Against Data-Sharing Ban

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday admitted Meta Platforms' appeal against an order by India's competition regulator, which imposed a five-year ban on the company's data-sharing practices in the country and slapped a ₹213.14 crore fine for allegedly abusing its dominant position.

2 mins

Ficci Lowers India's GDP Growth Forecast for FY25 to 6.4%

Industry body Ficci on Thursday lowered India's growth projection for the current financial year to 6.4% from 7% estimated earlier.

1 min

India to be global EV production hub, says Toshihiro Suzuki

Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation plans to enter the electric small car segment in future after gathering experience from its first EV, SUV e VITARA which will make its global debut in India which will be the company's production hub, its Representative Director and President Toshihiro Suzuki said on Thursday.

1 min

Steel Ministry Seeks $1.7 Billion to Help Mills Cut Emissions

India's steel ministry has asked for ₹15,000 crore ($1.74 billion) from the budget to offer mills incentives to produce low-carbon steel, two government sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

1 min

Infosys Beats Q3 View, Raises Full-Year Forecast

Q3 revenue rose 7.6% to ₹41,764 cr, beating average analysts' estimate of ₹41,278 cr

1 min

Did the BCCI's tour review have cricket on its agenda?

A number of populist suggestions were on the table, but were tactical decisions really questioned?

3 mins

Sindhu, Kiran George Cruise Into Quarters of India Open Badminton

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu progressed to the quarterfinals, while Kiran George delivered a gritty performance to keep the home flag flying in men's singles at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on Thursday.

1 min

Rohit lays bare rocky ties between players and media

If the recent narrative has been about the failure of superstars, an interesting subtext is the rocky relationship between the team and the media.

3 mins

Kotak India batting coach; Abhishek under pressure

Former Saurashtra batter Sitanshu Kotak was on Thursday named India's batting coach ahead of the upcoming limited-overs series against England and the Champions Trophy next month after assistant coach Abhishek Nayar's performance came under scrutiny during the tour of Australia.

1 min

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