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Burning green: Health costs of landscape fires

The cascading effects of forest fires and stubble burning on human health and environment are severe

Behind Iran's restraint in West Asia conflict

On November 27, a 60-day ceasefire deal between Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel, brokered by the United States (US) and supported by France, came into effect.

Uniquely Indian traits that produce civic indifference

I often wish Richard Sennett, that great and inspiring writer on cities and civic life in the western world, had a chance to live in Bengaluru for a couple of months.

A coming of age for Indian chess

D Gukesh's rise as the youngest world champion is a tale with two pieces - one of individual and family sacrifice, and the other of legend Viswanathan Anand's payback to Indian sport

Inflated voter list? 4 million 'mystery voters' show up on Maha electoral rolls

MUMBAI: Even as the uproar over EVMs by the opposition continues, data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) reveals that at least 4 million voters on the electoral rolls, frozen ahead of the recent assembly elections, are excessive.

Hill stations record rare early snowfall

Shimla in Himachal Pradesh recorded the season's first snowfall on December 9, the earliest the hill town has received snow in the last 12 years.

STEEL CUTTING IN TN MARKS START OF FLEET SUPPORT SHIPS FOR NAVY

NEW DELHI: A \"steel cutting\" ceremony at the L&T yard in Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu, marked the beginning of production of the second of the five fleet support ships (FFSs) ordered for the Indian Navy last year to boost its capabilities to replenish warships at sea, the navy said on Thursday.

HC grants interim bail to Allu Arjun in stampede case

Telangana high court granted interim bail to Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Friday after he was arrested by the city police.

DRDO: New light tank test-fired successfully with accurate results

NEW DELHI: India's new light tank Zorawar, designed for rapid deployment and high mobility in the mountains, has achieved a \"major milestone\" by firing several rounds at different ranges at an altitude of more than 4,200 metres, with accurate results, the defence ministry said on Thursday.

Engage with farmers, ensure Dallewal's well-being, directs SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed a court-appointed high-powered panel to engage with protesting farmers to persuade them to temporarily suspend their agitation or relocate it from highways along the Punjab-Haryana border, while ensuring that the well-being of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered its 18th day, remains a top priority.

Top court quashes plea to reclaim land gifted 70 years ago

In a case that brought to life several forgotten aspects of the country's legal and sociopolitical history, the Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed a claim to take back a piece of land gifted 70 years ago on grounds of non-compliance with an unusual condition: lifelong, unpaid service.

Modi inaugurates 167 key infra projects ahead of Maha Kumbh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed the Maha Kumbh 2025 a \"mahayagya of unity\" which would take the country's cultural and spiritual identity to new heights.

Govt, HAL sign ₹13.5K-cr deal for 12 Su-30 jets

THE IAF OPERATES A FLEET OF 260 SU-30S, AND THE 12 FIGHTERS HAVE BEEN CONTRACTED TO MAKE UP FOR PLANES LOST IN ACCIDENTS

Thalassemia patients reel under drug shortage in Delhi

WHILE PATIENTS LOOK FOR VIALS OF DEFEROXAMINE, HOSPITALS INSIST THEY HAVE ORAL IRON CHELATORS IN STOCK AND ARE PROVIDING THEM TO PATIENTS

NBCC appointed to complete 16 delayed Supertech projects

NOIDA: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday appointed state-owned NBCC (India) Ltd to take over and complete 16 delayed housing projects of Supertech Ltd, bringing long-awaited relief to over 42,000 homebuyers who have been awaiting their homes for years.

Farmers' welfare key to dream of a developed Raj: CM

JAIPUR: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday emphasised the vital role of farmers in shaping the future of Rajasthan.

RAJ HIGH COURT CLEARS PATH FOR DEVELOPMENT WITH MASTER PLAN FOR MT ABU

PETITIONERS HAD MOVED THE HIGH COURT SEEKING RELIEF AFTER CONSTRUCTION PERMISSIONS WERE REPEATEDLY DENIED, CITING DELAYS

GVCR facing threats from invasive plants, mining, shows study

JODHPUR: A recent study has highlighted the rich biodiversity of the Guda Vishnoiyan Conservation Reserve (GVCR) in Jodhpur, while also drawing attention to the critical threats facing its ecosystem.

Untreated sewage affecting water quality of Luni river: RSPCB report

BARMER: The once-vital Luni River, flowing through the industrial hubs of Pali, Jodhpur, and Balotra in Rajasthan, is now a grim testament to unchecked industrial pollution.

Govt drafts new policy banning construction activities in hills

JAIPUR: After the Rajasthan high court banned rampant construction in the Aravallis, the state government has prepared a new Hill policy which proposes stricter monitoring and a ban on construction activity on some hills.

As 2024 draws to a close, actor Sharvari reflects on her breakthrough year and talks about her upcoming projects

Sharvari has had a successful year as an actor, and she couldn't be any more \"grateful.\" Not only did Munjya fetch her the box-office numbers, but Vedaa and Maharaj also got her critics' nod for her acting chops.

How data analytics can help India get back on track Versus Australia

Head inflicted pain on the visitors in the 2nd Test; numbers show the short ball on a channel could stop the left-hander

Akshay Kumar suffers an eye injury on the sets of Housefull 5

Actor Akshay Kumar, who is currently shooting for Housefull 5 in Mumbai, suffered from a mishap while performing a stunt for the film. Now, we have exclusively learnt that the actor has been hurt in the eye.

Resilient Baroda face explosive Mumbai

BENGALURU: Baroda walked through a wall of fire in the group stage to qualify for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy knockouts, and that grit will be their primary weapon against an explosive Mumbai in their semifinal contest here on Friday.

Juve deepen City crisis, Barca enter knockout rounds

PARIS: Manchester City's crisis continued with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Pep Guardiola's old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Europe's elite club competition.

'Traditional' fare in prospect on Gabba green top

BRISBANE: After the defeat at the Adelaide Oval, the Indian team won't mind making its way to the Gabba because as soon as they step foot on the ground, pleasant memories of their last trip here when they had become the first side to beat the hosts at the venue since 1988 will come rushing to them.

Auto component industry grows 11% to ₹3.32 lakh cr in H1 FY25

NEW DELHI: The automotive components industry grew 11% year-on-year to ₹3.32 lakh crore in the first half of the current fiscal, industry body Acma said on Thursday.

ROSNEFT, RELIANCE AGREE BIGGEST EVER INDIA-RUSSIA OIL SUPPLY DEAL

Russia's state oil firm Rosneft has agreed to supply nearly 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude to Indian private refiner Reliance in the biggest ever energy deal between the two countries, three sources familiar with the deal said.

India needs $2.2 tn infra funds to be $7 tn economy by '30: Report

NEW DELHI: India will require an investment of $2.2 trillion for infrastructure development to become a $7 trillion economy by 2030, Knight Frank India said on Thursday, while stressing the need for radical measures to encourage private participation in this area.

Vishal Mega Mart's $944 million IPO fully sold on second day

Vishal Mega Mart Ltd.'s $944 million initial public offering was fully sold on the second day of the sale, driven by strong demand from high-networth and retail investors.