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Key Libya oil refinery halts operations after armed groups clash

A key oil refinery in western Libya suspended operations after armed clashes erupted early on Sunday, causing fires in several storage units, the state petrol company said.

State overreach writ large in actor's arrest

Actor Allu Arjun's arrest and detention overnight by the Telangana police despite a high court bail order is an egregious instance of State overreach.

Winter, Budget reins on rate cut

Inflation tethered to food prices; rate action will rest on winter-crop yield, fiscal stance in Budget

UAE-India: More than just bilateral relations

The two countries are not just building economic synergies but also fostering a shared future of innovation, sustainability, and global leadership

Dhaka must remember the lessons of history

Today is the 53rd anniversary of the liberation and creation of Bangladesh. Memories of that historic day are still vivid in my mind.

Bengaluru police file 1st case against ex-officials

The Bengaluru police has registered an FIR against former officials of the Karnataka department of medical education (DME) for criminal breach of trust and conspiracy in connection with the alleged irregularities associated with Covid-19 procurement practices during the tenure of the previous BJP government in the state.

Telangana CM launches uniform diet menu in residential schools, hostels

HYDERABAD: The Telangana government on Saturday launched \"uniform diet menu\", increased the quantity of food and also hiked the allocation of funds by 40% to improve the quality of food at the residential institutions and welfare hostels across the state.

Chief secy halts promotion of 8 ADGPS

CHANDIGARH: Chief secretary KAP Sinha has put on hold the process of the promotion of eight additional director generals of police (ADGPs) to the rank of director generals of police (DGPs), raising questions over the top heavy police force.

Peace process begins in Maoist-hit village

NEW DELHI: Months after breaching the Maoist bastion of Puvarti in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, security forces on Saturday made further inroads in the region with the opening of a new camp in Golaguda village, one of the remotest parts of the district.

Techie's wife, in-laws arrested in abetment to suicide case: Police

Bengaluru police has arrested three people, including the estranged wife of a tech executive, who died by suicide last week, an official said on Sunday.

HC asks Union govt on plans to open labs to check oil adulteration

The Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) has directed the Centre to apprise the court whether it has plans to open more laboratories to check adulteration of miscible oil in cooking oils available in the market.

Omar tells Cong to stop blaming EVMs for losses

Opening another point of friction with an important ally, Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed the Congress party's vehement objection to Electronic Voting Machines, and echoed the BJP's defence -- you can't accept election results when you win, and blame EVMs when you lose.

PUNJAB DGP, MHA DIRECTOR MEETS STRIKING FARMER LEADER, URGE HIM TO BREAK THE FAST

The Punjab Police chief along with a senior officer in the Union ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday met fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, and enquired about his health.

Kejriwal Set to take On sons Of 2 former CMS

As the national capital heads for a high-octane assembly election, nothing exemplifies the contest more than the likely showdown in the city's highest profile seat - New Delhi - where former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal may face the sons of two former Delhi CMs.

Centre committed to ending Maoism by March '26: Shah

RAIPUR: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Centre and the Chhattisgarh government were committed to eradicate the menace of Maoism from the state before March 31, 2026.

BRAIN-DEAD MAN'S ORGANS AIRLIFTED TO JAIPUR, JODHPUR, SAVE SIX LIVES

The organs of a 33-year-old brain-dead man were on Sunday airlifted from Jhalawar to Jaipur and Jodhpur, saving the lives of at least six people, health department officials familiar with the matter said.

PM must declare ERCP as national project: LOP

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state to lay the foundation stone of the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP), leader of opposition of the Rajasthan assembly Tikaram Jully on Sunday, demanded the PM to declare it as a national river water project.

Will make Raj a leading state in 4 yrs': CM on 1 year in office

JAIPUR: With a holistic development in every sector and for every community, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government will make Rajasthan a leading state in the next four years, chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on the occasion of the one-year anniversary of his regime.

CHINA TOPS LIST OF COUNTRIES FACING DUMPING CASES BY INDIA

NEW DELHI: China topped a list of 20 countries with over 79% of total 43 dumping cases registered by India this year as the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is conducting an investigation into alleged damage to the domestic chemicals, glass, metals, fibres and plastic sectors.

Prior sanction nod is not a shield for the corrupt, says SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has outlined the scope of immunity granted to public servants, making it explicit that the requirement of prior sanction to prosecute them is \"not a shield for corrupt practices\" and that the immunity cannot be misused by public servants to camouflage illegal acts as duties performed under the colour of their office.

South Korea opposition leaders offer to work with govt after tumult over martial law move

South Korea's opposition leader offered Sunday to work with the government to ease the political tumult as officials sought to reassure allies and markets, a day after the opposition-controlled parliament voted to impeach conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law.

HAND GRENADE FOUND NEAR PWD CONTRACTOR'S HOUSE IN IMPHAL

A hand grenade was reportedly found near the residence of a public works department (PWD) special contractor in Imphal East, under the jurisdiction of Heingang police station, on Sunday morning.

39 Mahayuti leaders take oath as cabinet ministers

NAGPUR: A total of 39 leaders of the Mahayuti alliance were sworn in as Cabinet ministers in the Maharashtra government during a ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur on Sunday.

Bryan Adams pays tribute to Tina Turner at Mumbai show

Bryan Adams' love for his Indian fans was palpable when he took the stage in Mumbai on Friday night.

Tom Holland inks production deal through his new label

Actor Tom Holland has officially ventured into production, having recently signed a deal with a major production house through his own newly-launched company, Billy17.

Having the right partner is the biggest collaboration of one's life: Zaeden

It had barely been a month since musician Sahil Sharma aka Zaeden tied the knot with DJ Nina Sharma when he got to open for the American pop band Maroon 5 at their recent concert in Mumbai.

I'm humbled by the love: Rupal Patel on viral AI-generated video of herself

Actor Rupal Patel has a number of shows to her credit, but she is best known for her portrayal of Kokilaben in the TV show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.

JLo 'humiliated' to see Affleck spend holidays with ex Jennifer Garner

Hollywood singer-actor Jennifer Lopez (55) is reportedly struggling to move on from her relationship with actor Ben Affleck (52).

Saif: PM Modi thought we'd bring Taimur and Jehangir to meet him

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signing an autograph for Taimur and Jeh PHOTO: PTI

T20I: Under-fire Kaur's India face gritty West Indies

MUMBAI: Her poor leadership under constant scanner, a beleaguered Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur will need to quickly pick up pieces from the Australia series debacle as hosts take on West Indies in the opening game of the three-match WT20I series starting here on Sunday.