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Nepal: Buddha Air flight makes emergency landing
A Buddha Air flight with 76 people on board made an emergency landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) here in Nepal after experiencing a left engine flameout.
B'desh asks foreigners residing illegally to obtain visa by Jan 31
The interim government on Monday asked foreigners residing illegally in Bangladesh without a valid visa to obtain the document by January 31, warning that those who fail to do so will face legal actions.
Israel Denies Reports of Hamas Submitting Hostage List for Ceasefire Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has refuted reports that claimed Hamas had given a list of hostages to be released in a potential ceasefire agreement on Sunday, Fox News reported.
Over 500 Afghan Children Killed or Injured in 2024: UNICEF
UNICEF shared a picture on its social media account, on Monday, which showed children undergoing training to identify and avoid explosive remnants.
Billions Allotted for Improving Infra in Areas Near Gaza: Israel
Israel's Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety said it will invest billions in the communities surrounding Gaza as part of a revitalization project.
Bangladesh Issues Second Arrest Warrant Against Ex-PM Hasina
This was the second arrest warrant by the ICT against Hasina, who fled to India after her Awami League regime's toppling following unprecedented anti-government protests in August last year. The tribunal has so far recorded three cases against her.
Afghanistan Outperforms Pakistan in Polio Battle
Afghanistan's success in the fight against polio is emerging as a stark contrast to Pakistan's ongoing struggles, making headlines as global focus remains on both nations, the last two countries still grappling with polio.
Karnataka High Court rejects PIL against re-modelling of Bengaluru's Gandhi Bazaar, says it is for larger public convenience
The Karnataka High Court in the case Heritage Basavanagudi Residents Welfare Forum and State of Karnataka & Others observed and has dismissed the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed seeking to stop the Gandhi Bazaar Market Street Redesign project which is at the final stage of completion.
Gigantic Dam Over Brahmaputra Will Not Impact India: China
China on Monday reiterated its plan to build the world's biggest dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet near the Indian border, saying the planned project has gone through rigorous scientific verification and will not have any negative impact on downstream countries -- India and Bangladesh.
Rajasthan High Court Sets Aside Termination of Govt Employee for Appearing as Dummy Candidate in Exam, Says Charge Was Not Included in Chargesheet
The Rajasthan High Court in the case Dinesh Kumar v State of Rajasthan & Ors observed and has set aside the order of a District Education Officer wherein the services of a Junior Assistant, the Petitioner i.e., Clerk Grade-II were terminated based on the fact that the ground on which the Petitioner was terminated was not appearing either in the charge sheet or in the inquiry report.
CJI Justice Sanjiv Khanna Recuses From Hearing Pleas Relating to Indian Olympic Association and All India Football Federation
The Supreme Court bench comprising of Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna in the case Indian Olympic Association Versus Union Of India And Ors and Connected matters observed and has recused from hearing a batch of petitions which relates to the proposals of draft constitutions of the Indian Olympic Association, IOA and All India Football Federation, AIFF.
Supreme Court seeks data from Union on Tribunal vacancies, suggests Circuit Benches for AFT
The Supreme Court in the case Madras Bar Association Versus Union Of India And Anr. observed and has asked the Union of India to collate and furnish data on the status of appointments and selection process of judicial/technical/accounting/administrative members of Tribunals across the country.
'What kind of cruelty!': Kerala High Court to 'Mridanga Naadam' event organisers as they continued programme even after MLA's fall
The Kerala High Court in the case Nigoshkumar M. v State of Kerala was considering the bail petitions of Mridhanga Vision proprietor Nigoshkumar, his wife Mini C. and CEO Shameer Abdul Rahim in connection with the accident of the MLA Uma Thomas asked why they did not pause the program after the incident.
HMPV: CAUSES AND CURE
Kan Biao, head of the China CDC’s National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, announced that the rate of HMPV among children aged 14 and under was on the rise in China.
Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to a Man Accused of Forcing Wife into Prostitution: Allegations Offend Victim's Dignity
The Allahabad High Court in the case Salman vs. State of U.P observed and has denied bail to a man who is being accused of forcing his wife into prostitution by compelling her to make physical relationships with his friends and other persons.
Spiritual Foundations of Freedom: Swami Vivekananda's Influence on Gandhi's Journey
Gandhi also delivered speeches about Swami Vivekananda, quoting him and incorporating his teachings into lectures and letters on a wide range of subjects. Through these primary documents of Gandhi, we gain insight into the untold legacy of these two great figures of India.
Building the future: Leadership development in Indian higher education
The guidelines advocate for tailored leadership development programs that focus on skill enhancement, strategic visioning, and adaptive leadership. They suggest that HEIs should cultivate leaders who not only excel in academic administration but also inspire and mentor faculty and students alike.
Govt to Soon Decide on Sugar MSP
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said that the government will soon take a decision on the demands of increasing minimum support price (MSPs) on sugar.
Nadella calls on PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed happiness at Microsoft's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India following his meeting with the company's chairman and CEO Satya Nadella.
Telecom operators may see 5 to 6.5% rise in ARPU in Q3FY25
The report noted that this growth is attributed to the tariff hike implemented by the companies in July 2024.
Market Crash Makes Investors Poorer by Rs 10.98 Lakh Cr
NSE Nifty slumps 388.70 points or 1.62% to 23,616.05. Sensex tanks 1,258.12 points or 1.59%
FM Holds Pre-Budget Talks With Trade
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the eighth Pre-Budget Consultation meeting with stakeholders and representatives from trade unions on Monday.
Govt May Miss Capex Target for FY25
The shortfall has been attributed to Lok Sabha elections by experts because the elections enforced model code of conduct and govt expenditure was restricted to old projects.
Trade Unions Demand Super-Rich Tax
In their customary pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, trade union leaders suggested a super-rich tax and an increase in corporate tax to fund social security for informal workers.
RBI added 8 tonnes of gold to its reserves in Nov 2024: WGC
In 2024, central banks - mostly those from emerging markets - remained keen buyers of gold, driven by the need for a stable and secure asset amid global economic uncertainties.
Multiple players can co-exist in Quick Commerce retail market
With increased online penetration, housewives and senior citizens are also getting attracted to Quick Commerce for their purchases.
Cab driver arrested for killing wife over infidelity
A cab driver was arrested on Monday for allegedly killing his 24-year-old wife, over suspicions of infidelity, and concealing her body inside a bed box at their house in south west Delhi, police said.
DTC bus conductor shoots driver over drinks
A DTC bus conductor fatally shot a driver during a drinking session before surrendering at a police station with the victim's body, officials said on Monday.
Delhi govt hindering 24x7 water supply efforts: NDMC
NDMC Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal has accused the Delhi government of obstructing efforts to ensure round-the-clock water supply.
Cold Conditions Aggravate in Delhi After Light Rain
Cold weather conditions persisted in Delhi on Monday with parts of the capital receiving light rainfall, while the night temperature rose by several degrees across Kashmir following overnight snowfall though the mercury remained below the freezing point in the Valley, officials said.