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NIA Court Convicts 28 in Kasganj's Chandan Gupta Murder Case

Nearly seven years after the murder of one Chandan Gupta in the communal flare-up in Kasganj during Tiranga Yatra on January 26, 2018, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court here on Thursday convicted 28 accused in the case.

BSF Allowing Infiltration in Bengal, Alleges CM Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Border Security Force of letting infiltrators from Bangladesh enter India and charged the BSF with trying to destabilise the state.

From T20 push to WTC final, the Proteas story

South Africa cementing the World Test Championship final spot hasn't probably hit the right spot.

Navarro stunned by wildcard as Djokovic-Kyrgios run ends

Australian wildcard Kimberly Birrell stunned second seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday while the doubles act of Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios came to a shuddering halt at the Brisbane International.

RPower arm Sasan Power pays $150 mn debt to IIFCL

Reliance Power on Wednesday said its arm Sasan Power Ltd has made a bullet payment of $150 million to IIFCL, UK, fulfilling its debt obligation on December 31, 2024.

Drug cos amp up hiring for top roles as growth beckons

India's drugmakers ramped up C-suite hiring in 2024 to support expansion plans amid favourable geopolitical tailwinds, multiple industry executives said.

Markets rebound in first session of 2025 on buying in blue-chips

Benchmark Sensex and Nifty started the New Year on a high note with the key indices closing higher in a see-saw trade on Wednesday on buying in blue-chip stocks.

Viacom18 Media Becomes Direct Subsidiary of Ril

Viacom18 Media, a leading media and entertainment company, has become a direct subsidiary of Reliance Industries following the conversion of over 24.61 crore compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) into an equivalent number of equity shares.

Commercial LPG, ATF prices cut for first time in 6 months

In a New Year gift to the people, government-owned oil marketing companies (OMC) reduced prices of commercial cooking gas for the first time in six months on Wednesday with immediate effect.

Petrol, diesel sales soar on rise in holiday travel

India's petrol and diesel consumption soared in December 2024 as holiday travel boosted demand, reversing the fall witnessed in previous months, preliminary data of state-owned fuel retailers showed on Wednesday.

Air India Rolls Out Wi-Fi Service On Select Planes

Private carrier Air India on Wednesday rolled out Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on board domestic and international flights on its wide-body Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-9 fleet as well as on select Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Sebi Rolls Out New Compliance Rule for Listed Entities

Capital markets regulator Sebi has rolled out a new compliance framework for listed entities, introducing integrated filing for governance and financial disclosures, which will be applicable for filings to be done for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.

Agri Sector Likely to Grow at 3.5-4% in 2024-25: Chouhan

The country's agriculture and allied sector is expected to grow at 3.5-4% in 2024-25, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Wednesday, marking a significant improvement from the 1.4% rise recorded in FY24.

Slow Sales Cloud $500-Bn Goal for Local Electronics

To reach the goal, annual revenue growth needs to be 23%, against the current growth of 5%

Hollywood: Baldoni and Lively Starred in the Film 'It Ends With Us' Justin Baldoni Sues New York Times for Libel Over Blake Lively Story

\"It Ends With Us\" director Justin Baldoni sued The New York Times for libel on Tuesday over its story on allegations that he sexually harassed and sought to smear the reputation of the film's star, Blake Lively.

Nepal Launches Drive to End Child Marriage

More than 100 people, including child rights activists from Nepal and India, children and civil society members have joined hands to launch \"Child Marriage Free Nepal\" campaign amid Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's pledge to end this crime.

Gaza Rescuers Say 15 Killed in Israeli New Year Strike

Gaza's civil defence agency said on Wednesday that an Israeli air strike in the territory's north killed at least 15 people, marking what the rescuers called the New Year's first deadly attack.

Russia Halts Gas Exports to Europe Through Ukraine

Russian gas exports via Soviet-era pipelines running through Ukraine came to a halt on New Year's Day, marking the end of decades of Moscow's dominance over Europe's energy markets.

South Korea investigators to execute arrest warrant for ousted prez Yoon

Yoon's legal team filed for an injunction to block the warrant and claimed on Wednesday the arrest order was 'an unlawful and invalid act'.

300+ Booked After Unrest in Karachi

Over 300 people have been booked after clashes between protesters and police at Karachi's Numaish Chowrangi as the protest turned violent on Tuesday, ARY News reported.

TN Cancels Tender to Adani Group Citing Higher Pricing

Adani Group Firm Emerged as the Lowest Bidder for Tender, Floated for Installing 8.2 Million Smart Meters in Eight Districts

In Manipur, the search for peace

Chief minister Biren Singh's apology offers an opening for dialogue, ending the ethnic conflict

The unsettled debate about Covid origins

On December 31, 2019, a notice about an unusual pneumonia cluster in Wuhan, China made its way to the WHO's disease surveillance system.

Niti Aayog's decade as an ideas platform

New challenges await the country's premier policy think tank

The Many Wars Suggest Collapse of Moral Values

Last year was a violent year, and the new year threatens to be worse.

On climate, India can tap Trump's transactional

The West thinks it has been doing too much for the climate. The poor nations aren't moved. The new leader of the West, Trump, rejects pious posturing; he operates like a sharp trader. How does India intend to negotiate with him?

Inter-state Drug Smuggler Held After Gunfight in U.S. Nagar: Cop

A 34-year-old man suspected to be an inter-state drug smuggler was arrested after a gunfight on Wednesday in Pulbhatta area of Kichha in U.S. Nagar, police said, adding that one kg smack and an illegal pistol were recovered from him.

State Forest Dept Launches Probe Into 6 Monkeys' Death In Khatima

Forest department has started an investigation into the sudden death of six monkeys in the reserved forest in Khatima in US Nagar district, an official familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

SDRF Rescues Five After Vehicle Falls Into Gorge

The state disaster response force (SDRF) personnel on Wednesday rescued five people after their vehicle fell into a 65-metre gorge in Almora district's Badi Chhena area, officials said.

Urban polls: Cong warns action against its rebels

We are trying to convince our rebels to take back their nominations or else, they will face disciplinary action KARAN MAHARA, Uttarakhand Congress president