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January 22, 2025
SHORT-TERM PAIN, LONG-TERM GAIN...
HOURS after taking charge as US president, Donald Trump took a slew of major executive actions to effect major policy shifts, many of them with global ramifications whose ripple effects would be felt across the world including India.
1 min
AAP reaches out to Dhobi community with power sop
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday promised to establish a welfare board for the washermen community if his party returns to power in the February 5 Assembly elections.
1 min
Top gun among 14 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh
IN a big jolt to the outlawed CPI (Maoist), its Central Committee member Jayram Pratap Reddy alias Chalapathi and 13 senior cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, 160 km east of Raipur.
1 min
Seize Husain's two paintings, says city court
A Delhi court ordered the seizure of two paintings by renowned artist M F Husain displayed at the Delhi Art Gallery following a complaint that they were offensive.
1 min
Warm capital likely to witness light rain, thundershower today
AFTER three consecutive warmer days, the city is likely to experience light rain or thunderstorms on Wednesday evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
1 min
BJP Promises Free Education for the Needy from KG to PG
DAYS after unveiling the first phase of Sankalp Patra, the BJP came up with the second one on Tuesday, with a slew of promises aimed at students and marginalized communities.
1 min
India Sees Window of Opportunity Amidst Tests
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be the first foreign minister to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a bilateral discussion, as India aims to strengthen its ties with the US following the inauguration of President Donald Trump as its 47th President.
1 min
Shinde writes to Nadda, extends support to BJP
THE Shiv Sena, which has traditionally fielded its candidates in Delhi Assembly polls, will extend support to its ally BJP in the elections next month to prevent any division of votes.
1 min
Cong Takes On Kejriwal Over 'Anti-Dalit' Stand
CONGRESS leader Udit Raj on Tuesday alleged that AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal refused to meet a delegation of Buddhist monks and priests from Guru Ravidas and Valmiki temples, exposing what he claimed to be Kejriwal's anti-Dalit stance.
1 min
Shifting Loyalties Ahead Of Polls As AAP And BJP Leaders Switch Sides
AHEAD of the assembly elections, leaders from both the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the BJP switched allegiances, citing governance issues and developmental priorities.
1 min
'We find no merit': HC rejects appeal against EVM in elections
THE Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal challenging the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in elections across various constituencies.
1 min
BJP Will End All Welfare Schemes, Says Kejriwal
During public rallies, AAP chief asks voters to make informed choices
1 min
BJP manifesto 'dangerous', will stop free edu: Kejriwal
HOURS after the BJP released the second phase of its manifesto for Delhi, AAP convener and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accused the party of planning to end free education in government schools.
1 min
'AAP chief insulted Lord Ram with Ramayan remark'
A political storm erupted on Tuesday following AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal's recent remarks about Ravana, with the BJP accusing him of \"insulting\" Lord Ram and Sita, and misinterpreting the Ramayan.
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129 Out Of 699 Candidates In Fray Face Criminal Charges, AAP Leads The Pack
The Delhi Assembly elections have taken another controversial turn as a significant proportion of candidates from the three major parties - Aam Aadmi Party, Bharatiya Janata Party, and Congress - are facing criminal charges.
1 min
Review charges against Kejriwal over fund misuse
A Delhi session court on Tuesday directed a magisterial court to re-evaluate a complaint seeking the registration of an FIR against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for allegedly misusing public funds by installing large hoardings across the national capital.
1 min
SC reserves order in contempt case over tree fellings in Ridge
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday said it needed to see the gravity of contempt after a plea alleged tree felling in Delhi Ridge area for widening of a road in violation of its orders.
1 min
'Voter deletion a tactic to suppress public opinion'
JANGPURA is poised for a keen contest as veteran Congress leader and former Delhi mayor Farhad Suri takes on AAP heavyweight Manish Sisodia.
3 mins
'AAP men threatened': Atishi writes to EC, seeks additional security cover
INCUMBENT Chief Minister and the AAP candidate from Kalkaji, Atishi, wrote to election officials on Tuesday alleging that volunteers of her party were \"intimidated and threatened\" by BJP workers, while requesting deployment of security forces in the area.
1 min
SC gives BJP leader 6 wks to reply on Atishi, Kejriwal plea
Defamation case over alleged remarks on deletion of voters' names
1 min
Centre plans to move Waqf Bill in Budget session
AS the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) of the Waqf (amendment) Bill is set to hold the last round of meetings on January 24-25, Opposition parties on Tuesday sought more time and urged the panel to postpone the meetings till the end of this month, sources said.
1 min
HC Calls For Swift Conclusion In NE Riots Bail Hearing
The Delhi High Court, while reviewing bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, and others implicated in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots under the UAPA, expressed its impatience with the prolonged arguments presented by the State.
1 min
Will Implement New Education Policy From Next Academic Year
THE Odisha government will create additional infrastructure to set up Sishu Vatikas or pre-schools under the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday.
1 min
Naidu plans to develop AP as a hub of green energy
Hails PM as a visionary leader, who sees India as a global superpower
2 mins
Govt depts ignore solar rooftop panels despite it being mandatory
THOUGH the installation of solar rooftop panels is mandatory at all government institutions and private commercial establishments, there have not been many takers.
1 min
Spl treatment to bizman, jailers in dock
THE government on Tuesday suspended Deputy Inspector General of Prisons (Central Zone) P Ajayakumar and Ernakulam District Jail Superintendent Raju Abraham pending an inquiry following complaints that businessman Boby Chemmanur received special privileges while lodged at the district jail in Kakkanad, Kochi.
1 min
THREE BUDGET WISHES FOR INDIAN VARSITIES
IMAGINE a university managing to pay its faculty salary and covering its academic infrastructure operational expenses without having to rely on tuition fees.
3 mins
KERALA MUST IMPROVE QUALITY OF DEATH TOO
KERALA'S celebrated healthcare story has a downside.
1 min
INNOVATION NEEDS A DOSE OF FEMINISM
Feminists across India have shown us new ways to approach memory, livelihood, information and technology. By nurturing plurality, their ideas can reinvigorate our democracy
4 mins
CONSIDER DETERRENCE OVER REFORM. DEFINE RAREST OF RARE CASES
THERE is a wave of public anger over the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder verdict.
1 min
Indigenous Push: ₹1.5K cr deal sealed to procure tanks for Army
THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) inked a deal on Tuesday to buy Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT) to add speed to the movement of armoured elements of the Indian Army.
1 min
In a first, tourist places & schools will come under Swacch Survekshan ambit
THIS year, additional features and indicators have been introduced to make Swachh Survekshan (SS), touted as the world's largest urban cleanliness survey, sharper, systematic and to have a wider impact.
1 min
JPC on simultaneous polls to hold second meeting on January 31
THE second meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining bills on 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) will be held on January 31, according to the government.
1 min
Rising temp increases dengue cases, says study
A new study by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) underscored that rising cases of dengue disease are directly linked to rising temperatures due to climate change.
2 mins
SC dismisses ED plea challenging bail to Bhujbal
IN a partial relief to former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and current NCP MLA Chhagan Bhujbal, the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the ED's plea challenging his bail in a money-laundering case.
1 min
China Says Ready To Work With India On Border Ties
Both nations working to normalize their relationship after standoffs
1 min
SC reprieve to Dubey in Deoghar airport case
UPHOLDING the Jharkhand High Court's judgement which quashed the FIR against lawmakers Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said BJP MPs will not be prosecuted in connection with an FIR of Jharkhand police for allegedly forcing the Deoghar air traffic control to allow their aircraft to take off after sunset three years ago.
1 min
Neutral expert backs India's position on Indus Water Treaty
IN a significant win for India in its dispute with Pakistan on Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects in J&K, a neutral expert has ruled in favour of New Delhi's position.
1 min
Neeraj, Nadeem in Indo-Pak peace calendar
THE 13th Indo-Pak Peace Calendar, launched by Aaghaz-e-Dosti this year, features a poignant painting of Neeraj Chopra's mother embracing her son, alongside Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.
2 mins
Class 8 student kills self over 'unpaid fees'
IN a shocking incident, a class 8 student died by suicide in the Godadara area of Surat.
1 min
15 Conrad legislators come on board, Cong gains ground in Nagaland
A moribund Congress that rose like a phoenix in last year's Lok Sabha elections in Nagaland is steadily gaining popularity in the state.
1 min
Kashmir chinars get digital protection through geo-tagging with QR-code
IN a move to conserve rich heritage, the iconic Chinar trees in Kashmir have been geo-tagged and equipped with QR-code for digital protection of the Valley's heritage tree.
2 mins
After fire, norms changed at Kumbh
Revised steps include a fire station for every 800 sqm in tent area, response time 3 minutes
2 mins
Raj Staff Selection Board comes out with new dress code for exam candidates
IN a novel bid to check cheating, the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has announced a new dress code for candidates appearing in upcoming examinations for government jobs.
1 min
HC to hear Didi plea against life term to RG Kar accused
CHIEF Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed dismay at the Sealdah court awarding jail till death to RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy, insisting that the Aparajita Bill aimed at meting out capital punishment and harshest penalties for rape and sexual harassment must be the country's role model.
1 min
Trump Says Not Confident Gaza Deal Can Survive Three Phases
US President Donald Trump said he was \"not confident\" the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that came into effect the previous day would be upheld through all three phases, The Times of Israel reported.
1 min
17 Killed in Landslides, Flash Floods in Indonesia's Java
INDONESIAN rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 17 people who were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country's main island of Java, officials said Tuesday.
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Blizzard warning issued leading to canceled flights
A rare winter storm charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday has closed highways and airports and prompted the first blizzard warning for southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana.
1 min
Top Israeli general resigns over Oct 7 attack intel failure
ISRAEL's top general resigned on Tuesday, citing the security and intelligence failures related to Hamas' surprise attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip.
1 min
PREZ TRUMP MEANS BUSINESS ON DAY 1
Rescinds a Biden order that established oversight measures for companies developing AI models | Soon he will talk to Russian president Vladimir Putin, thinks Zelensky wants to end war | Federal workers to return to the office fulltime, as work-from-home option taken out
1 min
2 Americans, 1 Guantanamo Bay detainee freed in swap
A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan's Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California on drug trafficking charges, officials said Tuesday.
1 min
JSW Group to Invest ₹3 Lakh Crore Across Critical Sectors in Maharashtra
BILLIONAIRE Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group said on Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to invest ₹3 lakh crore across critical sectors.
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Bring only financially viable firms to market: SEBI chief
SECURITIES and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Tuesday asked merchant bankers to bring only financially viable companies to the market, flagging multiple instances of \"pump and dump\" in the market in recent months.
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Indian Rupee closes 13 paise lower at 86.58 against Dollar
THE rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 13 paise to 86.58 against US dollar on Tuesday, tracking heavy sell-off in the domestic equity market and a recovery in the US dollar index.
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Trump Energy Policy May Lead to Higher Oil Supplies from US
PETROLEUM Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that there is potential for increased US energy exports to India, following the Trump administration's plans to maximize oil and gas production.
1 min
Maruti Suzuki to have complete EV ecosystem ready before new launch
THE country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Tuesday said it is committed to addressing key challenges associated with the Electric Vehicle (EV) ownership ahead of the launch of its first EV, the e Vitara, later this year.
1 min
South Indian Bank net profit up 12% in Q3
KERALA-based South Indian Bank had reported 12% growth in net income at ₹342 crore for the December quarter, compared to ₹305.4 crore booked in the year-ago period.
1 min
T-factor: Sensex tanks by 1,200 pts, ₹7L cr wiped out
INDIA'S equity markets fell sharply on Tuesday as investors turned cautious after the newly sworn-in US President, Donald Trump, slapped trade tariffs on goods entering from neighbouring countries.
1 min
Govt concludes sale of FSNL to Konoike
THE government has concluded the sale of FSNL, a wholly owned subsidiary of MSTC Ltd, to Konoike Transport, a Japanese logistics company, for ₹320 crore.
1 min
Must-win ties for Real, PSG
Champions League giants Madrid and Ligue 1 champions will be hoping to get maximum points in order to avoid early Champions League exit. A look...
1 min
SA20: Spinners shine as Royals win to go top
PAARL Royals' spinners produced another impressive show to propel the team to the top of the standings with a six-wicket win over Joburg Super Kings at the SA20 here.
1 min
Duhan keen on WHIL lessons
IT was a gloomy night at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi a year ago. Despite their grueling efforts, the Indian women's hockey team could not beat Japan in the third-place playoff match of the 2024 Women's FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.
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Ageless Djokovic Tames Alcaraz to Enter Semis
NOVAK Djokovic on Tuesday won a generational clash against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open that he said was worthy of the final to close in on a record 25th Grand Slam title with Alexander Zverev next up in the last four.
1 min
Returning Shami in focus at Eden
Making a comeback after 430 days, all eyes will be on the veteran pacer on Wednesday
2 mins
Chelsea return to top four in EPL
CHELSEA overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League's top four.
1 min
WTT Star Contender in Chennai from March 25
THE city's ever expanding international sports scene is all set to add one more item to its roster with the inclusion of the WTT Star Contender 2025.
1 min
ISL: Chennaiyin hold Bagan
Chennaiyin's Wilmar Jorgan Gill (L) in action on Tuesday | SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
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Simply amazing!
With its elegant design, spacious cabin, commendable features, top-notch performance, and now ADAS, the Honda Amaze continues to be a compelling choice
2 mins
CHASING AN IDEA
Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane talks Black Warrant, the only OTT show set in Delhi's Tihar jail, and his creative collaboration with his co-creator Satyanshu Singh after 15 years
3 mins
RELATIONSHIP MODE: OFF
In 2016, the hotel room aggregator OYO Rooms announced that it would offer a couple-friendly mode on its website, enabling unmarried duos to make bookings without worrying about whether they would be turned away at reception, as has long been a socio-cultural norm.
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