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Architect inspects proposed sites for former PM's memorial at Smriti Sthal

The Central government has begun the groundwork to construct a memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Rashtriya Smriti complex, a designated place for the last rites and commemorative sites for presidents, vice-presidents and prime ministers near Rajghat.

8th Central Pay Panel Gets Nod

Union Cabinet okays proposal; panel chairman, members to be appointed soon

META CHANGES FACT-CHECKING NORMS IN THE U.S.: WILL IT IMPACT INDIA?

ETA Mark Zuckerberg, who owns Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, announced last week that the company would stop working with third-party fact-checking organizations in the U.S.

India Must Prioritize Developing Domestic Supply Chains

INDIA, striving to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, must prioritize developing robust domestic supply chains to support this ambitious goal, Srikant Nagulapalli, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, has said.

Petrol demand set to increase 6.6% in FY26

DOMESTIC demand for petroleum products is projected to hit a record 252.9 million tonnes in FY26, a 4.65% increase from the 241.8 million tonnes expected for FY25, as per the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).

Vidarbha set up final with Karnataka

HUNDREDS by Dhruv Shorey and Yash Rathod found a perfect ally in in-form Karun Nair's brutal fifty as Vidarbha outclassed Maharashtra by 69 runs to enter the Vijay Hazare Trophy final here on Thursday. Vidarbha will face four-time champions Karnataka in the title clash here on Saturday.

Shivakumar slams Satish, says KPCC prez post not for sale

THE rift between the camps of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the issue of change in KPCC president continued on Thursday with the latter taking strong exception to Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi's statements.

US consulate in B'luru: Pol leaders vie for credit

HDK meets EAM, thanks him for cooperation

Docking delays not 'failures', but 'trials': Experts

THE successful docking of two spacecraft SDX01 and SDX02, as part of Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, was achieved not after a series of \"failed attempts\", which caused the delay, but after \"trials\" to avoid the risk of not achieving a docking at all, said space scientists.

Cops Step In After Jharkhand Minor Dials SP To Stop Marriage

A minor girl in Jharkhand, keen to pursue her studies and become a judge, called the Palamu district police chief for help as her parents were trying to marry her off.

Dependence on H-1B visas has reduced: Infosys CFO

IN what Infosys chief financial officer (CFO) Jayesh Sanghrajka on Thursday said over the years, the company's dependence on H-1B visas has reduced significantly.

CET ON APRIL 16, 17

THE Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) announced the dates for the Common Entrance Test (CET) and four other major professional entrance exams on Thursday.

Infy profit up 11% to ₹6.8k crore; revenue guidance increased

IT services company Infosys on Thursday posted a 11.4% growth in net profit at ₹6,806 crore for the third quarter ending December 2024, beating Street estimates, compared to ₹6,106 crore in the same quarter last year.

Jewargi Town Observes Bandh

Protesters take to the streets, block main roads, burn tyres in many localities

Noted bureaucrat Bevis Coutinho passes away

BEVIS A Coutinho (IAS Retd), a distinguished bureaucrat and former additional chief secretary to the government of Karnataka, passed away on Thursday morning at his residence in Hanuman Nagar, Belagavi.

₹3K cr deal inked on surface-to-air missiles for Navy

THE Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of medium-range surface-to-air missiles for the Indian Navy at a cost of around ₹2,960 crore.

Steps to rope in pvt players in nuclear energy sector

Live reactor design already operational in UP, Gujarat

Saif Ali Khan stabbed inside home, is 'safe'

BOLLYWOOD star Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times inside his home in Mumbai's Bandra early Thursday morning by an intruder armed with a knife.

Man sentenced to 30 years in jail for raping minor

THE Additional District and Sessions Court (POCSO Court) has sentenced a man to 30 years of imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs 35,000 for raping a minor, said Special Public Prosecutor Shantaveer Tuppad in a press note issued here on Wednesday.

SC Rejects KTR's Plea to Quash FIR in Formula-E Race Case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea filed by BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) alleging misuse of funds in the conducting of Formula-E race in Hyderabad in 2023.

Aditya Birla Fashion to raise $500 million equity through preferential issue, QIP

AHEAD of its planned demerger into two separate entities and their subsequent listing, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has finalised a capital raising plan of $500 million through a combination of preferential issuance and qualified institutional placement of shares.

Central govt staff to get LTC reimbursement for travel in premium trains

THE government has fulfilled a long-standing demand for central government employees to avail themselves of Leave Travel Concession (LTC) facilities on premium trains like Tejas and Vande Bharat.

HC directs Lokayukta police to continue with MUDA scam probe

THE Karnataka High Court on Wednesday allowed the Lokayukta police to continue its investigation into the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife B M Parvathy by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

KSN to Conduct Mass Marriage Prog on January 19

PRESIDENT of the KSN Social Service Committee S Timmareddy Gouda Bhogavati said a mass marriage programme will be organised by Manvi and Sirwar units of the KSN Social Service Committee under the leadership of former minister K Shivanagouda Nayak on January 19 near Loyola School in Manvi.

Day of draws: Liverpool at Forest; City, Chelsea held

LIVERPOOL will be glad to see the back of Nottingham Forest. Two games against the big surprise of the Premier League season have yielded just one point for the leaders after their 1-1 draw at Forest's rocking City Ground on Tuesday.

Gulbarga Varsity to host '75 years of Constitution'

INSTITUTE of Dr B R Ambedkar Studies and Research of Gulbarga University is organising a one-day national seminar on '75 years of India's Constitution' on January 18 in association with the Department of Studies and Research in Political Science of Gulbarga University, according to a press note issued by Gulbarga University on Wednesday.

'Scary House' With 14 Skeletons To Teach Life Lessons To Rural Folks

A 'scary house' is all set to come up at Kalakashi, an art project, which is being built on the outskirts of Abbigeri near Ron town in Gadag district.

Centre's reply sought over Cong appeal

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the Centre and Election Commission of India (ECI) on Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's plea challenging certain amendments made to the Conduct of the Election Rules of 1961.

More Major history for Djokovic Down Under

NOVAK Djokovic celebrated a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.

Sue Mastermind of Pannun Plot, Says Top Panel

High-powered committee recommends expedited legal action against Vikash Yadav