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Sanctioned trophy hunting by another name a grey area in man-animal conflict

The steady shrinkage of natural habitats and the resultant rise in man-animal conflict have led to increasing incidents of big cats being labelled \"man-eaters\" and caught or shot down in authorised kills by hobby hunters deployed by authorities, triggering a wider debate on the ethical as well as environmental dimensions of the practice.

Jimmy Carter, US president and humanitarian, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the earnest Georgia peanut farmer who as US president struggled with a bad economy and the Iran hostage crisis but brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday. He was 100.

NPAS AT 12-YEAR LOW, RED FLAGS IN SOME AREAS, SAYS RBI REPORT

Indian banks' bad loans fell to their lowest level in 12 years, although early warning indicators suggest potential stress in some sectors, the Reserve Bank of India's financial stability report stated on Monday.

Isro launches critical space docking mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Monday night launched its workhorse PSLV rocket with several satellites, including two that will carry out an ambitious autonomous orbital rendezvous and docking experiment that only a handful of space agencies have mastered.

MCG defeat raises crucial question: Can India take hard call on seniors?

At tea on the final day of the Boxing Day Test at a buzzing Melbourne Cricket Ground, India were 112 for 3 with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant looking set for a long haul.

Dallewal Rejects Care Again as SC Timeline Ends Today

Much of Punjab Was Brought to a Halt With a Complete 9-Hr Shutdown, Which Disrupted Normal Life in the Border State

Pained at 'temp CM' tag, LG writes to Atishi; She replies: 'Petty politics'

Latest controversy on AAP schemes

Adani Group to exit its Wilmar JV in $2bn deal

Adani Will Sell its 43.94% Stake in Adani Wilmar Ltd —31.06% Stake to Wilmar Int’l and the Rest to the Public

Mamata Makes First Visit to Sandeshkhali After Stir

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who was visiting Sandeshkhali for the first time since massive protests erupted over land grabbing and sexual harassment of women allegations against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders earlier this year, on Monday urged local residents to \"let bygones be bygones\", saying she does not want to remember the episode.

I want to prove my critics wrong: Reddy

A day after he became the toast of a nation, Nitish Reddy showed just why he was here to stay.

FMCG cos step up rural recruits

India's consumer goods companies are on a hiring spree to cater to the emerging clout of the rural buyer, who has been the sector's saving grace this year amid rising material costs, shrinking margins, and increasing competition.

With economy ailing, German firms turn to 'sick leave detectives'

As Germany grapples with a sluggish economy, rising sick leave rates are adding to corporate woes.

Georgia's new president sworn in, complicating its path to EU

Georgia's path to EU membership hit a major roadblock last month when the ruling Georgian Dream party suspended accession talks, sparking widespread protests.

20 militants killed in Gaza hospital raid

Israel's military said on Sunday that forces had killed approximately 20 Palestinian militants and \"neutralised powerful explosive devices planted by the terrorists\" in a raid on a northern Gaza hospital, calling it one of its \"largest operations\" conducted in the territory.

‘Special place in heart for Kerala’: Outgoing guv

Outgoing governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday left Kerala after a controversial five year tenure, saying that the state will hold a \"very special place\" in his heart and his association with it is lifelong.

RETD IPS OFFICER KISHORE KUNALDIES; NITISH, YOGI CONDOLE DEMISE

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath on Sunday condoled the death of retired IPS officer and secretary of Patna's Mahavir Mandir Trust, Acharya Kishore Kunal.

Gender sensitive policing needed

Handling of the Anna University sexual assault underscores the gaps in tackling such crimes

Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister with a vision for nation's growth

With the reforms of 1991, former prime minister Manmohan Singh not only pulled India back from the brink of bankruptcy but also helped the country strut the global stage as a rising economic power.

Isro to launch two satellites today from Sriharikota

ISRO is set to launch two satellites on Monday night from the Sriharikota spaceport to demonstrate docking and undocking of spacecraft in orbit, which will make India the fourth country in the world to achieve the feat.

Bengal DGP seeks MEA intervention to strengthen passport verification

West Bengal Police on Sunday said that it has written to the ministry of external affairs (MEA) seeking measures to strengthen the passport verification and delivery system amid the alleged spike in cases of infiltration due to the ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh.

Man dies by suicide in police custody in MP

A 35-year-old Dalit man died in police custody in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh, leading to a judicial probe into the incident and suspension of the police inspector concerned, officials said.

GIRL STUCK IN RAJ BOREWELL: RESCUE OPS STEPPED UP

The rescue operation to save a three-and-a-half-yearold girl who fell into a borewell in Kiratpura village in Rajasthan on December 23 has been ramped up, with the district collector assuring that all possible options are currently being explored.

BJP trying to delete my wife's name from rolls: Sanjay Singh

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday alleged that the BJP was trying to get his wife Anita Singh's name deleted from the voters' list of the New Delhi assembly constituency ahead of the upcoming polls.

Ramvir Bidhuri kicks off works worth ₹13 cr

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from South Delhi Lok Sabha constituency Ramvir Singh Bidhuri on Sunday announced development works worth 13 crore in his constituency areas of Tughlaqabad, Jaunapur, Gadaipur, and Jaitpur, among other localities.

Canadian airliner on fire after landing

An Air Canada flight travelling from St John's City on Newfoundland Island had a rough landing at the Halifax airport in Goffs in Nova Scotia province, as the aircraft skidded down the runway and part of it caught fire.

Azerbaijan accuses Russia of cover-up

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally, and criticised Moscow for trying to \"hush up\" the issue for days.

KEJRIWAL ALLEGES 'MASS DELETION' OF VOTERS; ECI, BJP DENY CLAIMS

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of adopting a three-pronged strategy to manipulate voters' list in his home segment, the New Delhi assembly constituency, and wrote to the ECI about an \"unusual spike\" in additions and deletions to electoral rolls.

CHILLY NEW YEAR'S EVE LIKELY, TEMP MAY HIT 7°C: IMD

The Capital recorded yet another chilly and grey day, with the maximum temperature remaining below normal on Sunday as cold winds blew across the city.

Four workers killed in Gujarat gas leak

Four workers died on Sunday after they were reportedly exposed to toxic gas at a Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) manufacturing facility in Bharuch district of Gujarat.

Humpy caps historic year for Indian chess with world rapid championship victory in New York

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy defeated Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to win the Fide Women's World Rapid Chess champion in New York on Sunday, capping a sensational year for Indians in the sport.