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Hyd Engineering Student Sexually Assaulted, 1 Held

An engineering student was allegedly sexually assaulted at a private hostel by a driver employed by the building's owner in Hyderabad, police said on Thursday, adding the accused has been arrested.

Adani's US tormentor Hindenburg shuts shop

Hindenburg Research, which set off a firestorm in India with withering allegations against the Adani Group, is being disbanded, marking the end of the American short-seller feared for successfully targeting dozens of corporations.

GGM: Two Held for Raping 14-Year-Old Girl in Shivaji Nagar

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped after two men lured her to a guest house in Shivaji Nagar on Sunday night, police said on Thursday.

Justice Yadav Skips Seminar on Ram Temple

Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad high court, who came under fire last year for his controversial remarks at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event, has refused to participate as a keynote speaker at a seminar on the Ram temple movement, a person linked with the event said on Thursday.

Both Trump, Biden claim credit for Gaza ceasefire

US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are both claiming credit for Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal in Gaza on Wednesday after the White House brought Trump's Middle East envoy into negotiations that have dragged on for months.

HC Upholds Goa Speaker's Move to Not Disqualify 8 Congress MLAs

The Goa bench of Bombay high court on Thursday upheld state assembly speaker Ramesh Tawadkar's decision to dismiss a petition seeking disqualification of eight Congress MLAs who joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in September 2022.

Congress Offers Free Power, Ration, LPG Subsidy in Sops

The Congress on Thursday announced two new guarantees: free power, and subsidized LPG cylinders for cooking and free ration, which it promised to fulfill if it forms the government in Delhi.

2025 Named International Year of Glaciers' Preservation by the UN

The United Nations will observe 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, with March 21 marked annually as World Day for Glaciers from that year, experts from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and Unesco said on Thursday.

Baboon dies at Delhi zoo, probe underway

A female hamadryas baboon lodged at the National Zoological Park—informally known as the Delhi zoo—has died, officials said on Thursday, adding that they are probing the cause behind the death of the primate.

Notice to CM, AAP MP

A Delhi court on Thursday issued notices to Delhi chief minister Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh in a criminal defamation case filed by Congress leader Sandeep Dixit, who alleged that false statements made by the two leaders during a press conference last month tarnished his image.

12 Bengal Doctors Suspended for Negligence Over Maternal Death

A Woman Died, 4 Others Fell Ill After Childbirth Due to Alleged Administration of 'Defective' Ringer's Lactate on the IV Fluid

Justice Chandran Takes Oath as a Top Court Judge

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath of office to Justice K Vinod Chandran as a judge of the Supreme Court on Thursday morning.

BJP Can't Deliver Safety: Kejriwal on Saif Attack

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over what he alleged was the \"worsening law-and-order situation\" in Delhi and in other BJP-governed states, citing the grievous attack on actor Saif Ali Khan at his Mumbai apartment in the early hours of the day.

Chasing the monsoon, IMD in mission mode

With advancements in infrastructure and computing, it is equally important to continue to enhance satellite-based observations to improve weather and climate services

Positive step': Garcetti on India's probe panel report

An Indian enquiry committee's report on the foiled plot to kill US-based pro-Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is a \"very positive first step\" but doesn't mark a \"closed chapter\" for both countries as action remains to be taken, outgoing US ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Thursday.

HC Asks for Report on Violations in DLF

The Punjab and Haryana high court has asked the department of town and country planning (DTCP) whether violations in residential houses in DLF phases 1 to 5 are compoundable and to submit a report on the same in the next hearing on January 23.

I am against songs that promote drugs

AR Rahman returns to the Mumbai stage after five years with Haazri, a Sufi concert that doubles as a tribute to his late guru, Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.

With an explosion, fear of illegal mining returns to haunt Aravallis

Residents of Pichopa Kalan village in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district were on Wednesday evening jolted by the sound of an explosion that reduced a significant portion of a hillock to rubble.

US-India Business Council Seeks Trade Deals, Joint R&D Works

The US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Thursday unveiled a set of recommendations for the incoming US administration to strengthen economic and commercial partnerships between the two countries, as the trade body marks its 50th anniversary.

Healthy Competition Is Good For Actors, Says Rasika

As she turns a year older today, actor Rasika Dugal talks about her birthday plans and why actors shouldn't get complacent

The prospect of peace in Gaza

World should help firewall fragile ceasefire deal from churn in Israel politics, restart rehabilitation of Palestinians

GGM: Two Held for Raping 14-Year-Old Girl in Shivaji Nagar

A dairy farm owner in Rajendra Park allegedly assaulted three Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) employees who were tasked with impounding stray cattle on the city's roads after they picked up some cows that he had left loose on the streets, police officers said on Thursday.

Indonesian Prez To Be Chief Guest On R-Day, Says Mea

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at India's 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday.

Good Samaritans to get ₹25k for helping victims of accidents

Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday announced the reward for good Samaritans who help save road crash victims will be increased to ₹25,000.

HC Denies Prajwal Access to Clips in Sexual Assault Case

The Karnataka high court on Thursday said that suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna, accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, could only examine digital evidence concerning the victim who complained against him.

BJP, Cong trade barbs after US short-seller announces its closure

The BJP and Congress engaged in a war of words on Thursday after Hindenburg Research, whose reports on the Adani Group and SEBI chief had triggered political firestorms in India, announced its closure.

No urgency to table CAG reports, Delhi govt tells HC

THE BJP, HOWEVER, ACCUSED THE AAP-LED DELHI GOVERNMENT OF DELAYING THE PROCESS TO AVOID SCRUTINY AHEAD OF THE POLLS

Unitech projects don't need Rera registration: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday exempted Unitech projects from complying with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, paving the way for thousands of distressed homebuyers to secure fresh loans from banks and allowing the board of directors managing Unitech to engage with banks for release of pending loans.

'Hrithik Roshan made me believe in the value of hope'

Shreya Chaudhry is known for her glamorous image, but it wasn't always the case. The actor recently shared a series of pictures on Instagram, one of which showed her as an overweight teenager.

Shah Rolls Out Faster Process For Immigration At Seven Airports

Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a fast-track immigration system for pre-verified Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders at seven airports.