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Microsoft to Invest $3 Billion in AI, Cloud Expansion in India

The Tech Giant Also Plans to Train 10 Million People in AI Skills in India by 2030

Capex allocation likely to rise 10% for roads, railways

The Centre proposes to keep its focus on rapid infrastructure growth in the next financial year, with plans to push capex allocation for the ministries of road transport and highways, and railways in the upcoming budget by up to 10%, two persons aware of the development said.

Ruling party to start process to pick successor

The process to select the successor of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will commence this week, but that person will face the twin challenges of a severely tarnished Liberal Party brand as well as the prospect of facing a confidence vote almost immediately into their tenure.

SC to hear review pleas on same-sex marriage verdict

A new five-judge bench of the Supreme Court will consider review petitions in the same-sex marriage case on January 9, potentially marking a crucial moment for LGBTQIA+ rights and legal advocates pushing for marriage equality.

Bharatpol will help bring fugitives to justice, says Shah

New platform for police assistance

Alimony Can't Be A Condition For Bail In Marital Disputes, Says SC

The Supreme Court has held that courts cannot impose payment of alimony as a condition for granting bail in matrimonial disputes, in a significant ruling reinforcing the legal framework of bail jurisprudence.

ITBP: 33 Outposts Moved Closer to LAC as Part of Forwardisation

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has moved at least 33 border outposts (BOPs) closer to the India-China border as part of its forwardisation plan, the director general of the force, Rahul Rasgotra, said on Tuesday.

Race Against Time in Assam to Rescue Miners, Ops Intensified

Anxiety mounted in a remote corner of Assam on Tuesday as army and navy personnel joined operations to rescue people trapped 300 feet under the ground in a flooded coal mine in the Dima Hasao district, marking the second day of frenetic but still-unsuccessful efforts to save the workers.

India Extends Ex-B'desh PM Hasina's Visa Amid Extradition Call by Dhaka

India has extended the visa of deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been in the country since last August, people familiar with the matter said against the backdrop of growing calls in Dhaka for her extradition.

Top court warns against interfering in bail orders

THE APPEAL, FILED BY COMPLAINANT IN A CHEATING CASE, SOUGHT TO OVERTURN ORISSA HC'S OCTOBER 2024 DECISION GRANTING BAIL TO THE ACCUSED

New Guv Visits 2 Districts Amid Fresh Violence

Manipur's newly appointed governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday visited the tribal-dominated Churachandpur and the Meitei-majority Bishnupur, the two districts that are among the worst affected in the strife-torn state, and stressed the need to end animosity between different groups, according to an official statement.

IED Was Likely Planted a Month Before Blast

The high-intensity IED (improvised explosive device) used by Maoists in an attack in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Monday, in which eight police personnel and a civilian driver were killed, was likely planted at least a month before the incident, officials aware of the matter said, adding that Bijapur continues to be a hot spot for Left-wing extremism (LWE), with IEDs planted by the Maoists being recovered frequently.

The Soros, Musk Models of Politics

Two billionaires, with two value systems, and two different modes of doing politics dominate public imagination. Rarely have two private citizens held this influence

Post Trudeau, Canada should reset India ties

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has decided to step down following a revolt within his Liberal Party and public opinion polls showing that the party is expected to be swept out of power by the Conservatives.

Bruised Delhi heads to polls

The Capital goes to the polls after five years of acrimony that hamstrung governance. The new government might not be able to do better

The Global Dimension in New Orleans Terror Strike

The deliberate ploughing of a truck into a group of revellers in New Orleans in the United States (US) on New Year's Eve indicates how motivated and brutal the followers of Islamic State (IS) are.

Empowering Women with Cash Guarantees

The launch of Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana (JMMSY) marks a transformative moment in our state's journey toward women's empowerment and rural economic revitalisation.

Despite clear majority, NC silent on critical issues, says PDP chief

Former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said that despite having a clear majority, the National Conference government is silent on critical issues from unjust employee terminations to rising unemployment and a traumatic process of verification.

After Two Weeks, Sunny Day in Kashmir, Day Temps Go Up

The Weather Is Expected To Remain Dry Across All Districts Till January 10: Met

HP to Centre: Need financial help to scrap 7k govt vehicles

The state government has requested the Centre for financial help from the Centre to implement the vehicle scrapping policy and scrap over 7,000 government vehicles.

Antilibrary, my emotional support of unread books

These days I trip out to the garden, settle myself in a cozy corner, the winter sun pouring on my back at 11 am with Lyman Ward, a cripple and eminent historian, documenting the life of his grandmother in the western ravines of Grass Valley, California, during the early '90s.

Bus Services Resume in Punjab After Employees Call Off Strike

The Details Have Been Sought By February 18

Saini releases ₹216-crore fodder subsidy for gaushalas

Haryana chief minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday announced a reduction in the training period of the newly selected patwaris from 18 months to one year and declared that the period will be treated as part of their service effective from the date of joining the department.

30 IAS Officers Promoted in Haryana

The Haryana government on Tuesday promoted 1995 batch IAS officer Vijayendra Kumar to the chief secretary's grade.

Train to Kashmir equipped to tackle sub-zero temps

Railway officials said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate crucial link towards the end of January

UAE's ambassador opens 4 padel courts at Jindal university

UAE ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali inaugurated four state-of-the-art padel courts at OP Jindal Global University (JGU) in Sonepat on Tuesday.

‘Evicted’, says Atishi; BJP says she never moved in

Delhi chief minister Atishi on Tuesday alleged the central government \"evicted\" her from the 6, Flag Staff Road bungalow, a claim that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dismissed and said she had not taken possession of the property -- the latest twist in a slugfest over the contentious Civil Lines residence that has become one of the focal points of the upcoming assembly elections.

Election Body Urges Public Disclosure of Freebies' Cost

Chief election commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said it is very difficult to define \"freebies\", but added that there is a need for \"accepted and legal answers\" to address this issue, noting that the poll body's \"hands are tied\" on the matter as it is currently sub judice.

Concerns on electoral rolls, EVMs baseless

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday dismissed claims of tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs) as \"baseless,\" stressing that the Supreme Court has repeatedly vouched for the reliability of these devices.

Congress Eyes Comeback

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday announced his party's readiness for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.