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B'desh Ministry's Order Against Anti-Government Action Sparks Big Controversy

A Bangladeshi education ministry order demanding officers report institutions and pupils involved in anti-government \"provocative activities\" has been condemned by lawyers for challenging the spirit of last year's student-led revolution.

President Trump Says He's Open to Musk Buying TikTok

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would be open to tech billionaire Elon Musk — the owner of social media platform X — buying Chinese-owned app TikTok.

Shooting, explosions in West Bank as Israel presses on with offensive

A Palestinian official reported shooting and explosions in the flashpoint West Bank town of Jenin on Wednesday as Israeli forces pressed a raid that the military described as a \"counterterrorism\" operation.

Liverpool in Champions League last 16

Liverpool beat Lille 2-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League and clinch qualification for the last 16, while Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Benfica 5-4 in a classic to secure their own place.

Polycab India Q3 Net Profit Rises 11.5% To ₹464.35 Cr

Wires, cables and fast-moving electric goods maker Polycab India Ltd on Wednesday reported an 11.5% rise in consolidated net profit at ₹464.35 crore in the December quarter, charged up by higher sales.

Delhi people know AAP is fighting for them

Delhi chief minister Atishi is confident that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will return to power in the Capital.

Dec hiring up 31%, led by consumer electronics, mfg

India's hiring activity rose 31% in December, driven by consumer electronics, manufacturing, and construction and engineering sectors, a report said on Wednesday.

Resolution of rape, Pocso cases delayed due to DNA tests backlog

The resolution of rape and Protection of Children from sexual offences (Pocso) Act cases in Rajasthan is facing significant setbacks due to prolonged delays in DNA testing, with reports pending for several years, according to home department's records.

Civic body elections today; BJP, Cong exude confidence of win

A day ahead of voting for the urban local body elections, both the BJP and Congress on Wednesday have claimed victory in a majority of the seats.

India's Rice Exports Hold Steady in 2024 Despite Curbs

The Rice Exports in 2024 Stood at 17.8 Mn Tonnes, Marginally Down from 17.86 Mn Tonnes, a Year Ago

Iga Swiatek locks in Keys semi-final, Shelton shines

Iga Swiatek booked her second Australian Open semi-final with another stunning display on Wednesday, while Americans reached the last four of the men's and women's singles at Melbourne Park for the first time in 16 years.

Beijing in President Trump's policy shop

Reports suggest that there could be surprises hidden in President Trump's China policy.

Crasto-Kapila Enter Mixed Doubles Second Round at Indonesia Masters

Young Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila started their mixed doubles campaign at the USD 475,000 Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament on a bright note, progressing to the second round with a straight-game win over their rivals here on Wednesday.

No relief if leopard kills stray bull: Forest dept

\"A BULL WAS KILLED BY A LEOPARD IN DECEMBER AND AFTER THE INCIDENT, SOME PEOPLE DEMANDED COMPENSATION FROM US

Govt plans to table bill this session with focus on suicide cases

Amid a spate of suicide cases, Rajasthan parliamentary affairs minister Jogaram Patel on Wednesday said that the state government was serious about the Coaching Centre (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2024 which was drafted last July, and will likely be tabled in assembly.

22 US States Sue Over Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

Democratic-led states and civil rights groups filed a slew of lawsuits challenging US President Donald Trump's bid to roll back birthright citizenship on Tuesday in an early bid by his opponents to block his agenda in court.

US workers in diversity jobs put on leave as programmes shut

US federal employees working in diversity offices must be put on paid leave by Wednesday evening as the new administration of Donald Trump has ordered the programmes shut, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on X.

Budget May Raise Major Subsidies By 8% To $47 Bn In Next Fiscal

India is likely to raise spending on food, fertiliser, and cooking gas subsidies to ₹4.1 lakh crore ($47.41 billion) in the next fiscal year, government sources said, a moderate 8% year-on-year increase to cover higher food and energy costs.

HC Curbs 'Unfettered' Powers of UP Police to Open History Sheets

The Allahabad high court has curtailed the Uttar Pradesh police's \"unfettered\" power to open history sheets against individuals without prior notice.

Hurting culture with litigation

Art comes under attack as a Delhi court orders seizure of two MF Husain paintings

Notice Issued to Telangana-Based Body Over Badrinath Shrine Replica Construction: BKTC

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), the governing body of the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines in Uttarakhand, has issued a notice and warned of legal action to Uttarakhand Kalyankari Sanstha, a Telangana-based organisation, over the alleged construction of a replica of the Badrinath temple and its plans to construct a replica of the Kedarnath shrine, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

HUL's Consolidated Net Profit Rises 19% in Q3

The company plans to acquire 'Minimalist' beauty brand for ₹2,670 crore

Married Of Free Will: Actor Modi A Day After Being Kidnapped

Actor and comedian Janhvi Modi, who was allegedly kidnapped on Tuesday evening from Shri Dungargarh market in Bikaner, sent a video to police claiming that she married the kidnapper \"on her own free will and was not abducted\".

14 Women From 7 States To Be Part Of Camel Contingent

Additionally, This Year Marks A Milestone As 18 Women Soldiers Were Selected For The Parade, With 14 Of Them Joining The Camel Contingent.

Injured in Shamli encounter, STF inspector succumbs

Battling for life for nearly 36 hours, UP Special Task Force (STF) inspector Sunil Kumar (52) succumbed to bullet wounds suffered in cross-firing between police and four dreaded members of Saharanpur's Kagga gang in Shamli district's Jhinjhina area early Tuesday, senior officials confirmed on Wednesday.

Pressure Mounts for Cong MP's Arrest, Hearing on Anticipatory Bail Plea Today

UP Congress Chief Demands Judicial Probe Into Allegations; BJP Workers Stage Protest, Seek Immediate Arrest

Cabinet hikes MSP on jute, hails health mission

One in 12 children globally has, at one time or other, been exposed to online sexual exploitation or abuse, according to a new study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health on Tuesday, the first such assessment.

Bangladesh Ministry's Order Against Anti-Government Action Sparks Big Controversy

A fire raged through a 12-storey hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday during a school holiday, killing at least 76 people — at least two of them when they jumped from the building to escape the flames, officials said.

Prepare state-centric disaster management model: Raturi

Chief secretary Radha Raturi on Wednesday directed the officials concerned to prepare a state-centric disaster management model, keeping in mind the special circumstances of Uttarakhand, instead of adopting the models of other states and countries in the domain of disaster management and mitigation, officials aware of the matter said.

Stop stonewalling talks on Indus treaty

India has for long contended that disputes with Pakistan over hydropower projects on shared trans-border rivers should be handled through a graded approach as provided under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960.