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Maharashtra to return to farmers around 4,849 acres farmlands taken for loan default

In what is being seen as a big relief to farmers, already reeling under debts, the state government has decided to give back the agricultural lands that it had taken from them, for default on loans.

Supreme Court to Hear CBI's Appeal on Dera Chief's Acquittal

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the CBI's appeal against the acquittal of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others in the 2002 murder of Ranjit Singh, a former manager of the sect.

Apology Addressed to Victims, Not to Terrorists: Manipur CM

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday clarified that his recent apology over the ethnic violence in the state was directed at the victims, not \"terrorists\".

Kuki-Zo Areas Blocked, Kangpokpi Shut Down

An economic blockade by a tribal body was underway in Kuki-Zo inhabited areas in Manipur on Friday to protest against alleged action by security forces on women in a village in Kangpokpi district, officials said on Friday.

UP's growth rate better than many developed states: Khanna

Uttar Pradesh minister and in-charge minister Varanasi Suresh Khanna said that as per the Indian Statistical Institute, the growth rate of the state has been more than 12% for the last seven years and the industrial growth rate is 22.1%, which is more than many developed states of the country.

Friday prayers peaceful amid heavy cop cover

The Sambhal Nagar Palika Parishad has lodged an FIR against an unidentified person for claiming the land on which a police outpost is being constructed in front of Shahi Jama Masjid is waqf property.

Police Arrest Accused Involved in Firing at Cops, Burning Motorcycle

To date, 51 individuals have been arrested in connection with the violence in Sambhal on November 24, and efforts are ongoing to trace another 90 people KRISHNAN KUMAR BISHNOI, SP

Kasganj Murder Case: NIA Court Awards Life Term to All 28 Convicted

Court also imposed a fine of ₹50,000 (under section 302) and ₹10,000 (under section 307) on all 28 convicted persons

Now, Postmortem, Medico-Legal Reports to be Available Online

Unlike the manual mode of reporting adopted till now for preparing postmortem and other medico-legal reports, a special software-based reporting portal has been prepared in the district for making PM reports and other medico-legal reports online.

Ballia Double Murder Accused Arrested After Police Encounter

One of the three accused in the double murder that took place outside a liquor shop in Kotwa Narayanpur village under the Narhi police station area of Ballia district on Friday has been arrested.

Three-phased verification to ensure all get facilities promised

The Mahakumbh-2025 mela administration will undertake a three-round verification drive under a transparent process, to ensure that seers, Akhadas, and religious and cultural institutions get what they are entitled to during the religious fair.

AGHORI SEER 'CHHOTE DADUBUT' DRAWS CROWDS

Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that Mahakumbh 2025 is the safest ever to be held in history, emphasising that no anti-social or anti-national elements could penetrate the multilayered security system put in place for the fair.

HC Declines to Quash FIR Against SP MP

The Allahabad high court on Friday declined to quash the FIR lodged against Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal Zia-ur-Rehman Barq for delivering a provocative speech, which allegedly led to the recent violence in Sambhal.

Apology Was Only To Victims, Says Manipur CM

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Friday awarded life imprisonment to all 28 convicted persons in connection with the murder of Chandan Gupta in a communal flare-up in Kasganj during Tiranga Yatra on January 26, 2018.

PM Modi's $20k gift to Jill Biden costliest in '23 by a foreign leader

President Joe Biden and his family were given tens of thousands of dollars in gifts from foreign leaders in 2023, with Jill Biden receiving the single most expensive present: a $20,000 diamond from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rohit Likely To Sit Out At SCG; Bumrah Set For Captaincy

Battered by extra bounce and seam movement along with scathing criticism of his leadership, India skipper Rohit Sharma's career as a Test cricketer seems headed for a dispiriting climax amid swirling speculation that he is set to be dropped from the fifth and final Test against Australia starting here on Friday.

Perera's 46-Ball Ton Gives SL Consolation T20 Win Over NZ

Kusal Perera cracked a career-best 101 off just 46 balls as Sri Lanka secured a consolation seven-run victory in the third and final Twenty20 match against New Zealand in Nelson on Thursday.

Djokovic Cruises Past Monfils As Rising Stars Shine In Brisbane

Novak Djokovic was in imperious form as he demolished Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Thursday, with the Australian Open just over a week away.

Cummins says no let up in intensity as Oz eye win

Australia captain Pat Cummins asserted that there would be no let up in intensity despite the hosts grabbing a 2-1 lead heading into the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, beginning here on Friday.

Jesus Hopes His Goals Can Help End Arsenal Drought

Gabriel Jesus is determined to keep scoring as Arsenal look to end their more than 20-year wait for a Premier League title.

Won't be surprised if Rohit retires from Tests: Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri will not be surprised if under-fire captain Rohit Sharma announces his Test retirement in near future, saying talented and in-form youngsters like Shubman Gill are knocking hard on the doors of the side.

Banks Ask RBI To Ease Cash Crunch With FX Swaps

The Requests Came After An Indicator For Front-End Currency Borrowing Costs Surged On Monday

White-Collar Hiring Up 9% in Dec, Says Report

White-collar hiring activity in December witnessed a 9% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, driven by high-skill and strategic roles, a report said on Thursday.

Rice export prices extend fall on muted demand, weak rupee

Top exporter India's rice prices fell for a third straight week to a 17-month low on weak demand and depreciation in the rupee to a record low.

India's Textile Exports Grow 7% to Over $21 Billion During Apr-Oct

India's textiles and apparel exports, including handicrafts, grew 7% during the April-October period to $21.35 billion, the government said on Thursday.

Steel norms set by BIS incorporated in QCO

This exercise is continuing towards the goal of formulating standards for all the steel consumed in the country

Manufacturing growth hits 12-month low in Dec

India's manufacturing sector growth fell to a 12-month low in December, as new business orders and production expanded at softer rates, a monthly survey said on Thursday.

Waaree Energies Bags 150 MWP Solar Project

Waaree Energies on Thursday said it has secured an order to supply solar modules totaling a capacity of 150 MWp for a major renewable project in India.

India-EFTA pact to be implemented by end of 2025: Goyal

The implementation process of free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA is progressing fast and is expected to come into force before the end of this year, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.