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Protest rallies in S Korea, day after Yoon resists arrest

THOUSANDS of rival South Korean protesters rallied in the capital Saturday, a day after a failed attempt to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing a short-lived martial law decree that led to his impeachment.

119th US Congress sworn in with four Hindu lawmakers

THE 119th US Congress, which formally started on Friday, includes four Hindu lawmakers, marking the largest representation of this religious minority to date.

Donald Trump to be sentenced on January 10

Hush money case sentencing comes 10 days before Jan 20 inauguration; judge says not inclined to impose jail time

EoW raid on Beur jail chief over assets case

THE Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police on Saturday conducted simultaneous searches at the office and residential premises of Bidu Kumar, superintendent of Beur Central Jail near Patna in connection with a disproportionate assets case.

SP starts early, begins preps for Assembly polls

AFTER riding on the success of Pichhda, Dalit and Alpsankhyak (PDA) in recent Lok Sabha election, the Samajwadi Party has started preparations for 2027 state assembly elections by organising PDA panchayats across the state.

Four soldiers killed, 2 hurt as vehicle falls into gorge

● Army launches rescue operations with assistance of locals

Bhakra dam authorities sound alert amid below normal rainfall forecast

Water level below 43% of total capacity

Exam Paper Leak Amid Retest; PK Continues Fast

TENSION escalated in the state as the Bihar Public Service Commission candidates demanded the cancellation of a retest held for select examinees at various examination centres in the state capital on Saturday.

Ladki Bahin scheme list to be trimmed in Maharashtra

THE Maharashtra government has decided to scrutinise the list of 2.63 crore beneficiaries of the Mukyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana and drop those getting benefits under other welfare schemes.

Land subsidence in Chamoli triggers 2nd survey

TO address the pressing issue of land subsidence in the region, the second round of surveying commenced on Friday in Bahuguna Nagar, located in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district.

Maha Kumbh Goes Global, Will Have Its Presence in Spain, Germany Fairs

In order to position Uttar Pradesh as a leading tourist destination on the global map, Yogi Adityanath government has planned to showcase the state's tourism offerings at the International Tourism Trade Fairs in Madrid, Spain and Berlin, Germany.

Testing Times For The Skipper

It's fascinating to attend Rohit Sharma's press conferences. There is a sprinkling of humour, some wit; usually the answers are straightforward and as gripping as his batting in full flow. If it is pleasing to the eyes on the field, it's pleasing to the ears in the conference hall.

Centre's olive branch on perishable agri products

UNION Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Centre is ready to bear the cost of transportation and storage of perishable agri-commodities like tomato, onion and potato (TOP) to bridge the price gap between the producing and consuming states.

Ministries to be allotted space in new secretariat buildings by January end

STONE cladding has caused considerable delay in finishing work of three Common Central Secretariat (CCS) buildings, where ministries including home, finance and defence are to be shifted from North and South blocks.

Send a trolley from each village to stir site: Dallewal

FASTING farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Saturday urged farmers to send one trolley from each Punjab village to the Khanauri border where the agitation seeking legally-guaranteed MSP (minimum support price) for crops and loan waiver for farmers continues.

Kharge takes 'matchstick' jibe at BJP over Manipur violence

AFTER fresh violence erupted in Manipur, the Congress on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of failing to uphold \"rajdharma\" and taking responsibility for the ongoing unrest.

PM Hits Out at Oppn Over Caste Politics

Says his govt's policies have energised rural areas, but some forces are actively sowing 'poison' to disrupt harmony

INDIAN ECONOMY: BETWIXT QUESTIONS AND HALF ANSWERS

It is that time of the year when public attention coalesces around the economy—and the second quarter GDP growth of 5.4 percent has catalysed angst among the public.

India Bloc Allies May Move Separate Petitions on Places of Worship Act

The INDIA bloc parties, which include the Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP), Trinamool Congress (TMC), and the Left parties, may move the Supreme Court seeking the strict enforcement of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which seeks to maintain the religious character of a place as it existed on August 15, 1947.

The Growing Need to Regulate Crypto

One of the biggest gainers of 2024 was cryptocurrency.

Devaluing Death of an Unsung Singh

When obituary becomes opprobrium, history takes a step back. The malicious mudslinging against Manmohan Singh, who passed away last week at 92, by political pygmies and self-serving sycophants exposed all that is wrong with Indian public life.

L-G Launches Online Water Billing, Payment System

LIEUTENANT Governor K Kailashnathan on Friday inaugurated the online water connection, consumption, billing, and payment system.

Congress Plans to Hold Stir Against Fuel Price Hike in Pondy

THE Puducherry Congress, led by state president and Lok Sabha member V Vaithilingam, has warned of widespread protests if the government does not roll back the recent petrol, diesel and bus fare price hikes.

Contractor death: BJP lays siege to K'taka min's home

AROUND 80 BJP activists, including leaders of opposition in the Assembly and Council R Ashoka and Chelavadi Narayana Swamy, were taken into police custody for attempting to lay siege to RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge's house here on Saturday, seeking his resignation over Bidar contractor Sachin Panchala's suicide.

Chopping of trees at Anna park in Kovai sparks outrage among locals

SEVERAL trees were cut down at Aringar Anna Public Park in Ward 70 near Pudu Thiyagaraya Street, close to the Poomarket area, due to which environmentalists and locals have raised concerns.

Achiever' award under LEADS category for TN

TAMIL Nadu has bagged the \"Achiever\" award in the coastal states category of the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024 ranking for the third time in a row, according to Industries Minister TRB Rajaa.

₹15 Cr Allocated To Conduct Annual Days In Govt Schools

The School Education Department has allocated ₹15 crore for conducting annual day functions at government schools across Tamil Nadu.

TN aims to generate 7.5K MW additional renewable power via 3 new policies

The state is aiming to add 7,500 Megawatt (MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025-26, supported by new policies, plans from major corporate players, and exemption from interstate transmission charges.

Don't share unverified info on Anna univ rape probe: DGP

POLICE on Saturday requested media houses, individuals, social media influencers and others to refrain from speculating on the progress of investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Anna University case, considering its serious and sensitive nature.

3 Held Over Death of 4-Year-Old Girl at Vikravandi School

THREE persons, including the correspondent, principal and a teacher of a private school in Vikravandi, were arrested on Saturday in connection with the death of a four-year-old lower kindergarten girl who fell to her death in the school's sewage tank.