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Bomb hoax at 44 schools in Delhi cause chaos

NEW DELHI: At least 44 schools across Delhi received an email warning that explosives had been placed at their premises, resulting in panic and confusion on Monday morning as the institutes hurriedly evacuated thousands of alarmed students midway through their classes, even as security forces launched sweeping checks across dozens of campuses.

State will have US-like national highway network in 10 yrs: Min

In the next 10 years, Rajasthan will get a national highway network like the US which will ensure a robust growth in its trade and future economy, Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday.

Govt plans to create dept for Pravasi Rajasthanis

● The dept will utilise the suggestions, expertise and resources of the Pravasi community to help Rajasthan take new strides across sectors BHAJAN LAL SHARMA, Chief minister

Singh: Raj is now a land of opportunities

JAIPUR: Rajasthan is no more just a desert state but a land of emerging opportunities, state medical and health minister Gajendra Singh said on Tuesday while highlighting the significant economic benefits and job creation potential of the India-US partnership.

Raj inks pacts for sustainable financial development

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan government has inked memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with HUDCO, Bank of Baroda, and GoR-REC Limited for financial assistance in various infra and power projects to ensure a sustainable financial growth, officials said during the second day of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 on Tuesday.

'DISRESPECT TO ART': SINGER SONU NIGAM AFTER CM LEAVES MIDWAY

JAIPUR: Hours after singer Sonu Nigam performed at the \"Rising Rajasthan\" event, he made a public appeal to politicians in India, urging them to refrain from attending performances if they cannot stay for the entire event.

22 years after, HC overturns acquittal in dowry death case

JODHPUR: The Rajasthan high court has overturned acquittal in a 22-year-old dowry death case, convicting the in-laws of a woman who died in suspicious circumstances within three years of her marriage.

RATHORE URGES IMMIGRANT INDUSTRIALISTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO STATE'S PROGRESS

State minister of youth affairs and sports department Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Tuesday urged the immigrant industrialists of Rajasthan to contribute to the state's progress.

Wider support for WB CM as Oppn bloc head

PATNA: Two key constituents of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) backed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday to head the Opposition coalition, adding to the growing call for a shake-up within the bloc that did well in the Lok Sabha polls but has flagged since.

IB OFFICER HELD FOR HOAX BOMB CALL ON INDIGO FLIGHT TO KOLKATA

RAIPUR: An Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly issuing a hoax bomb threat on an aircraft, 25 days after an IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata with 187 passengers on board was forced to make an emergency landing in Raipur.

SC TAKES NOTE OF ANTI-MUSLIM RANT BY JUDGE OF ALLAHABAD HC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday took cognisance of reports surrounding controversial remarks made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad high court during a speech at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event on December 8.

MADHAV GADGIL NAMED AMONG CHAMPIONS OF EARTH BY UN

India's veteran ecologist, Madhav Gadgil has been named as one of the six 'Champions of the Earth' by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for 2024.

Anti-dowry law being used for settling scores, says SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised the growing misuse of Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), commonly known as the anti-dowry law, noting that it is increasingly being exploited to settle \"personal vendettas\" or exert undue pressure on husbands and their families.

Idiotic claims: Jay-Z responds to allegations of raping a minor after being named in the Diddy case

Rapper and businessman Jay-Z, who is also pop sensation Beyonce's husband, has been added to a civil lawsuit accusing both him and rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs of allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000.

Idiotic claims: Jay-Z responds to allegations of raping a minor after being named in the Diddy case

Rapper and businessman Jay-Z, who is also pop sensation Beyoncé's husband, has been added to a civil lawsuit accusing both him and rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs of allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000.

King hints Bollywood debut: Want to create original music for Hindi films

Having topped charts with his singles Tu Aake Dekh Le and Maan Meri Jaan as well as marking a surprise collab with musician Nick Jonas last year, King has a new landmark on his mind – Bollywood.

Mera kasoor thodi hai: Diljit on black marketing of concert tickets

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has responded to the criticism against him over his concert tickets being sold in black. During his recent performance in Indore, he addressed the issue and later, also took to Instagram to share a clip of the same on Sunday.

'ANIMAL PARK TO GO ON FLOORS IN 2027'

At the ongoing Red Sea Film Festival, actor Ranbir Kapoor recounted learnings from his debut film and spoke about his future projects in the pipeline, among other things

Slay the cold months with countryside core

If you've ever dreamt about strolling through a charming English village in cozy layers and classic pieces, you're not alone.

Mbappe 'can do better' as troubled Real Madrid visit Atalanta

Real Madrid usually deliver in the Champions League when the pressure is on and their trip to face Atalanta on Tuesday is shaping up to be a crucial clash for the troubled holders.

LG plans mfg unit in Andhra, fears competition from parent entity

NEW DELHI: LG Electronics India has plans to set up a new plant in Andhra Pradesh to boost its manufacturing capacity in the country, though it also fears competition from its South Korean parent entity.

Siraj fined, Head docked points for Adelaide row

ADELAIDE: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj was fined 20 per cent of his match fee, while Australian batter Travis Head was also \"sanctioned\" by the ICC for indulging in a heated exchange of words during the just-concluded day-night Test here.

Copper demand rises 13% to 1,700 kilo tonnes in FY24

India's copper demand grew by 13% annually to hit 1,700 kilo tonnes in FY24, driven by the rapid pace of infrastructure development and building constructions, the International Copper Association India said on Monday.

Tata Motors, Kia India to hike vehicle prices from Jan

MARUTI SUZUKI AND HYUNDAI MOTOR TOO HAVE ANNOUNCED PLANS TO HIKE VEHICLE PRICES FROM NEXT MONTH

INDIA, AUSTRALIA REVIEW PROGRESS OF FTA TALKS

NEW DELHI: Senior officials of India and Australia have reviewed the progress of talks on the proposed free trade agreement between the two countries, the commerce ministry said on Monday.

Air India buys 100 more Airbus aircraft

THE AIRLINE SAID THE DEAL CONSISTED OF 10 WIDEBODY A350 AND 90 NARROWBODY A320 FAMILY AIRCRAFT.

2-wheeler demand drives retail vehicle sales up 11.2% in Nov

NEW DELHI: Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India grew by 11.21% at 32,08,719 units in November, as compared to 28,85,317 units in the same month last year, riding on two-wheeler demand, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Monday.

GOVT APPOINTS REVENUE SECY SANJAY MALHOTRA AS 26TH RBI GUV

NEW DELHI: The government on Monday appointed Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra as the 26th governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

Global investors see India as key mkt: report

BENGALURU: Global investors are increasingly seeing attractive opportunities for private equity (PE) investments in India followed by Japan and South Korea within Asia Pacific private markets, according to an analysis by investment firm Coller Capital.

India targets speeding up of BRICS trade agreement

Pact in place with Russia, the next one to be signed with South Africa, Brazil