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9/11 Mastermind's Lawyers Bat For Allowing His Guilty Plea Deal

LAWYERS for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed are urging a federal appeals panel to let his scheduled guilty plea on Friday in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, go forward in a plea agreement that would spare him and two co-defendants the risk of the death penalty in al-Qaida's notorious Sept 11, 2001 attacks.

3 Maoists killed in encounter in C'garh's Sukma

AT least three Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in the strife-torn Sukma district about 450 km south of Raipur on Thursday.

Guilty in Beed murder must face action: Ajit

MAHARASHTRA deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said on Thursday that he has asked CM Devendra Fadnavis to take stern action if NCP minister Dhanajay Munde or anyone from his party is found guilty in the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh.

Temple Connect for Better Maha Kumbh Experience

IRESH Kulkarni, founder of an organisation called Temple Connect, tells Namita Bajpai in an exclusive interview about his involvement in a consultative role in the ongoing endeavour of the Uttar Pradesh government to create and manage tent cities and other sectors in Mahakumbh 2025, making it a special experience for the pilgrims.

Hopes fade for Assam miners as rescue ops fail to make headway

MURKY water, with its static level despite constant dewatering, has made it difficult to rescue the trapped miners at a rat-hole coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district.

'Gaddi', Himalayan dog, gets indigenous breed tag

IT is now official—the Himalayan 'Gaddi' dog has been recognised as a breed by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) in Karnal, Haryana.

Farmer kills self, SKM calls for tractor march on R-Day

Fasting Dallewal asks parties to back demand for law on MSP

UP 'home guard' hoodwinks admin, works for 35 yrs on fake documents

COCKING a snook at the government authorities, Nakdu Yadav of Azamgarh managed induction into UP Home Guards in 1989 as Nandlal Yadav with the help of fake documents which hid his identity as a habitual offender with many criminal cases, including under the Gangster Act, lodged against him between 1984 and 1989.

Bhagwat on 10-Day Visit to Bengal from Feb 7, to Firm Up RSS Programmes

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will begin his 10-day visit to West Bengal from February 7 to discuss expansion of the organisation with leaders at various levels.

Rajnath to meet envoys ahead of Aero India show

AS a prelude to Aero India 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the Ambassadors' Round Table in New Delhi on Friday.

Parents Legally Compelled to Pay for Daughters' Edu

The Supreme Court has said a daughter has an indefeasible, legally enforceable and legitimate right to secure educational expenses from her parents, who can be compelled to provide necessary funds within their means.

Scorpene class sub added to Navy arsenal

IN a significant development, the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) handed over the sixth and the last submarine of the Scorpene Class to the Indian Navy on Thursday.

Executive, legislature to take call on exclusion from quota: SC

THE Supreme Court on Thursday said the executive and the legislature would decide whether persons, who had availed of quota benefits and were in a position to compete with others, were to be excluded from reservation.

Genome India Data Out, Milestone for Biotech Research: PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals, describing the occasion as a significant milestone in the field of biotechnology research.

Step up campaign on TB elimination in correctional homes & jails, states told

WITH the aim to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from India by 2025, the Centre has written to all the states and the Union Territories to organise an intensive 100-day campaign on TB eradication in prisons and correctional institutions.

67% funds under clean air plan used for clearing dust

NEARLY six years after the launch of India's clean air programme, data and analyses show misplaced priority and non-transparency in the programme.

Heritage Conservation Panel Nod to Construction of CSS Buildings 6 & 7

The Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) has accorded approval to the proposal for construction of common central secretariat (CCS) buildings 6 and 7 to be built on Maulana Azad Road.

Build on Momentum of Aussie Trade Pact

India and Australia have long shared a relationship rooted in history, democratic values and mutual respect.

Competitive Adulation of B R Ambedkar

Every political party today pays obeisance to Ambedkar. It's debatable whether it's to commandeer his image for votes, or to genuinely engage with his bold ideas

13 Docs Get Professor Emeritus Honour

THE Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS) conferred 13 eminent doctors and distinguished professors with professor emeritus status at a special ceremony organised here on Tuesday.

TN Assembly Passes Motion Against UGC Draft Norms

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution moved by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urging the Union Ministry of Education to withdraw the draft regulations released by University Grants Commission (UGC) on appointment of vice-chancellors.

Be a part of Odisha's growth story: Majhi to Indian diaspora at PBD

The world-class sports infrastructure that has been created is testament to the commitment to excellence.

Susanta Nanda Awarded as Freshwater Guardian

THE International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on Thursday conferred former PCCF (wildlife) Susanta Nanda with the Freshwater Guardian Award for his contribution to the field of wetland management and fishing cat conservation.

World listens to India, the mother of democracy: Modi

Acknowledging the significant role of the Indian diaspora in India's independence in 1947, Modi said the overseas countrymen continue to contribute to its growth, making India the world's top recipient of remittances.

Pravasi Bharatiya Express chugs off with NRIs to heritage sites

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off the inaugural journey of Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train for the Indian diaspora.

Dhanuyatra Turns Governance Forum as 'King' Tackles Local Issues

FROM paddy procurement to health, Dhanuyatra has evolved beyond its mythological roots to become a powerful platform for addressing critical issues in Bargarh.

3 Involved in ₹1.5 Crore Worth Cell Phone Heist

POLICE on Thursday said three persons, suspected to be from Jharkhand, were involved in the loot of nearly 350 mobile phones including 25 iPhones worth ₹1.5 crore from a shop in Malkangiri town.

Drunk Man Stabs Brother to Death

A 37-year-old drunk man allegedly stabbed his brother following a quarrel over his alcohol addiction in Hindol area here on Wednesday night.

Illegal sand mining busted at Balasore, 21 arrested

THE Balasore district administration cracked down on illegal sand mining along Subarnarekha river, arresting 21 persons during a late night raid on Wednesday.

NGT Warns Govt Over Construction On Tampara Lake

THE National Green Tribunal (NGT) has expressed displeasure over state authorities failing to respond to notices issued one year and four months back on a petition regarding constructions in eco-sensitive Tampara lake in Ganjam district.