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DGCA revokes Jharkhand flying school suspension

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revoked the suspension of training operations by Jamshedpur-based pilot training company Alchemist Aviation and reinstated its pilot training licence, officials said on Tuesday.

SC Gives Punjab Till Jan 2 To Hospitalise Farm Leader

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended time till January 2 for the Punjab government to comply with its order to hospitalise Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over a month, after the state informed the court that the farmer leader is willing to receive medical aid if the Centre accepts his proposal for talks.

Minister's aide surrenders over Beed sarpanch killing

Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde's aide Walmik Karad, who was wanted in an extortion case linked to the murder of a sarpanch in Beed district earlier this month, surrendered before the police in Pune on Tuesday, saying that the case against him was \"fake\".

CBI Inspector's Award Revoked Over Bribery Charges

₹2.33 Crore Cash, Four Gold Bars, 36 Devices, Over 150 Incriminating Documents Were Recovered From The Accused

It Is Rare For Three Major Platforms To Be Commissioned On The Same Day

The Indian Navy is set to commission a submarine and two warships into service in Mumbai on January 15, with the new platforms boosting its operational capabilities and combat readiness in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), a strategic maritime expanse where the challenges include China's carefully calculated power play for influence and defending the rules-based international order, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

Quad foreign mins reiterate vow to ensure free, open Indo-Pacific

The Quad will work together to respond to the future needs of the region, including cooperation in key areas such as maritime security, counterterrorism and emerging technologies, the foreign ministers of the grouping said on Tuesday while marking the 20th anniversary of cooperation between India, Australia, Japan and the US.

Nurse's family pins hope on Indian govt

Uncertainty wracked the family of 34-year-old Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death by the Yemeni president on Monday, but welcomed the external affairs ministry's intervention and statement extending \"all possible help\" to secure her release.

Prayagraj will shine as a model of cleanliness: CM

No protocol will be applicable during the main bathing festival

VHP to discuss Hindu birthrate, love jihad at Mahakumbh convention

A SERIES OF ACTIVITIES BY VHP WILL BE CONDUCTED FROM JAN 13 TO FEB 28 AT MAHAKUMBH

ID verification of all visitors made mandatory

With just days remaining for the formal start of the mega religious fair of Mahakumbh 2025, the mela police have made identity verification of all visitors a must in the sprawling tent city spread across 4,000 hectares.

Akharas, Kalpvasis to get subsidised ration during mega fair

In a move to support Akharas (monastic orders), institutions, and Kalpvasis during Mahakumbh-2025, the state government has launched a subsidised ration scheme, offering flour at Rs 5 per kg and rice at Rs 6 per kg.

Ahead of Delhi polls, Akash Anand likely to be young face of BSP

After a string of electoral setbacks, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is looking at the Delhi assembly elections in February to reclaim its lost political space.

Drive Against Constructions Over Drains in Sambhal

The Sambhal Municipal Council on Tuesday carried out drives against illegal constructions over drains in several parts of the city.

Police Foil 'Drunk' Man's Suicide Bid

Police on Saturday prevented the alleged suicide attempt by a 29-year-old man said to be the son of a late former minister.

Teen Ends Life After Mom Says No To Another Rs 2.5k For Party

A 14-year-old class 8 student allegedly died by suicide after his mother refused to give him Rs 4,000 for a New Year party.

From financial goals to health, youths set ambitious resolutions for 2025

As 2025 dawns, youths across Lucknow are stepping into the New Year with determination and fresh resolutions aimed at personal growth and success.

Lucknow braces for a chilly start to New Year

Max temp likely to be 16 degrees, says IMD

UPPCL Collection Runs in Crores After Completion of OTS 1st Phase

The first phase of the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for power consumers, aimed at providing relief on surcharges for overdue electricity bills, concluded on Tuesday.

UPAA secy in the dock over 'financial anomalies'

Now, it seems that the Uttar Pradesh Athletics Association (UPAA) has 'decided' to end the existence of its secretary Devesh Dubey in the sporting body after seizing all his powers by tightening a noose around him, levelling serious charges of financial and administrative bungling.

Aman, Bhavya give UP a fine start

An unbeaten century by Aman and a fine half-century by skipper Bhavya Goyal helped former champions Uttar Pradesh off to a fine start against Gujarat in their semi-final match of the Cooch Behar Trophy, at the Gokulbhai Somabhai Patek Stadium at Nadiad on Monday as Uttar Pradesh ended Day One at 249/5 in 90 overs.

Centre asks states to ensure land for wind projects

The central government has asked states to ease land availability for renewable energy projects with a focus on wind power, two people aware of the developments said, citing industry concerns over the pace of progress.

Market regulator brakes slow retail race on options street

The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) recent measures to cool the retail frenzy in derivatives trading are already bearing fruit, even as more curbs aimed at preventing investor losses kick in next month.

BII to Make Final Tranche of Investment in M&M's EV Arm

Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Monday said British International Investment Plc will make a final tranche investment of ₹650 crore, as against earlier planned investment of ₹725 crore, in its electric vehicles arm.

SpiceJet Aims To Operationalise 30 Grounded Planes Again

Budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd. aims to operationalise 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, grounded for reasons ranging from payment default to lessors and component shortages, in the next 12-15 months as it seeks to expand its services.

Rupee falls 4 paise to end at 85.52 against US dollar

The rupee dropped 4 paise to 85.52 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as dollar demand from importers, foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities dented investor sentiments.

Industry seeks tax relief, capex push, MSME boost

FM IS EXPECTED TO AIM FOR A BALANCE BETWEEN GROWTH AND INFLATION THROUGH HER FISCAL POLICY MEASURES IN UPCOMING BUDGET

Rising confidence to fuel economy in 2025: RBI governor

Prospects for the Indian economy are expected to improve in 2025 thanks to high consumer and business confidence, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra said in his foreword to the Financial Stability Report, which pegged the real GDP growth for the current fiscal year at 6.6%.

Housing Sales Decline in 2024, Industry Pins Hope on Budget

New home sales in India declined for the first time since the pandemic, as a sharp rise in housing prices and elevated borrowing costs ruined buyers' appetite in 2024 and the real estate industry is now eyeing the upcoming Budget for favorable economic conditions -- a key to reviving demand conditions.

Adani to raise over $2 bn in exit from Adani Wilmar

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is exiting its 26-year joint venture with Singapore's Wilmar group, raising over $2 billion that it will invest in core businesses such as energy and utilities.

Greece Launches 'Website Addiction' Campaign

Greece on Monday announced a campaign to protect teens from \"website addiction\" after a similar move by Australia targeting social media companies last month.