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Raise import duty on petchem: Trade body SOS to govt

Fearing that countries like China may take advantage of low import duty to dump petrochemical products in India, a top trade body has sent an SOS to the government seeking a hike in customs duty to protect the domestic industry and jobs.

Small packs flood shelves as rural India defies slump

FMCG giants betting on hinterland to drive consumption as urban demand cools

Govt reviews sulphur-cut plan for coal power plants

India is reviewing a decade-old $30 billion programme requiring coal-fired power plants to install equipment to cut sulphur emissions after government-backed studies showed they had little impact on curbing pollution, according to a document reviewed by Reuters.

12 killed in blast at explosives plant

A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring five others, officials said.

Japan, US blame North Koreans for $308mn cryptocurrency theft

A North Korean hacking group stole cryptocurrency worth over $300 million from the Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin, according to Japanese police and the United States' FBI.

Major storm pounds California's coast

A major storm pounded California's central coast on Monday, bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific Ocean.

Musk's AI startup raises another $6bn in its latest funding round

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk's startup xAI said it had raised $6 billion from investors in its latest funding round, as it battles stiff competition in the artificial intelligence market.

Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Case Dropped by New Mexico Prosecutor

A New Mexico criminal case against actor Alec Baldwin stemming from a fatal shooting on the set of his movie \"Rust\" in 2021 ended on Monday, with a prosecutor dropping her appeal of the case's dismissal.

UN TEAM: SYRIAN AUTHORITIES 'VERY RECEPTIVE' TO PROBE OF ASSAD WAR CRIMES

The UN organisation assisting in investigating the most serious crimes in Syria said on Monday the country's new authorities were \"very receptive\" to its request for cooperation during a just-concluded visit to Damascus, and it is preparing to deploy.

Israel confirms it killed former Hamas leader Haniyeh in Iran

Until now Israel had never admitted to killing Ismail Haniyeh, but Iran and Hamas had blamed it for the leader's death

Oppn postpones decision to impeach acting prez

South Korea's opposition said on Tuesday it would hold back a decision to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo until later in the week.

High-speed rail project in focus as Vaishnaw embarks on Japan visit

HAYASHI STRESSED THE VALUE OF STRONG BILATERAL TIES

Pick-up van driver shot at in Bihar's Bhojpur

In a road rage case on Tuesday, a pick-up van driver was shot at near Ibrahimpur Crossing, which falls under the jurisdiction of Piro police station in Bhojpur district, police said.

Private speedboats a menace: Ferries body to Mumbai Port Trust

PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED BY CONGESTION AND TURBULENCE CAUSED BY THE SPEEDBOATS WHICH RISKS SAFETY OF BOATS AND PASSENGERS

Pulls of domestic politics in Dhaka

Bangladesh's insistence on Sheikh Hasina's extradition will further test its ties with India

The Benegal imprint on Indian cinema

Shyam Benegal was a representative voice of the parallel cinema movement that ushered in new aesthetics in the 1970s.

Battles of attrition in West Asia & Ukraine

I f 2024 was the year when war returned with a vengeance to the centre of inter-State relations; it also witnessed some critical developments in warfare, featuring attrition, manoeuvre, and adaptation.

Statesman who chose ideology over power

On his 100th birth anniversary, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's vision of good governance remains as relevant as earlier for the nation

Unlocking philanthropy to meet India's climate goals

India's climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's a stark reality impacting millions across the country.

Rajnath, Yogi launch 2-day Atal Health Fare

To commemorate the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the two-day Atal Health Fair at Dilkusha Lawn here on Tuesday.

PG STUDENT OF IGIMS DIES BY SUICIDE IN PATNA

A second year postgraduate student of radiology department at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) on Tuesday allegedly hanged himself at his Shivaji Nagar house under the jurisdiction of Digha police station, police said.

Woman teacher shot dead in Samastipur over land dispute

THE VICTIM'S FAMILY HAD FILED A POLICE COMPLAINT ON DECEMBER 20 AGAINST A LOCAL RESIDENT, MITHILESH KUMAR MAHATO, RELATED TO A LAND-RELATED FEUD

Bodies of three minors found in a room in Purnia; mother held

THE VICTIMS INCLUDED TWO MINOR GIRLS, AGED 2 AND 4

Shops shut in Danapur for 3rd day as uproar over dual murder grows

Forty-eight hours after the gruesome double murders of ex-vice-president of Danapur Cantonment Board, Ranjit Kumar Yadav alias Dahi Gope and a local youth, Gorakh Rai, police have failed to establish the motive behind the murders and are still unsure if the murders were a result of a sudden provocation or were pre-planned.

Notice for my removal was a rusted knife, says Rajya Sabha Chair

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said one should not use a vegetable-cutting knife for bypass surgery and that the notice for his removal from the post was actually a \"rusted\" tool.

SC collegium breaks tradition, meets HC judgeship candidates

In a significant departure from tradition, the Supreme Court collegium on Sunday conducted interactions with candidates being considered for high court judgeship, according to people aware of the matter -- a move that marks an evolution in the judicial appointment process.

As tech evolves, so must regulatory frameworks

The Union government enacted an amended Consumer Protection Act in 2019 to deal with newer challenges in a digitised, technologically evolving marketplace where traditional consumer safeguards no longer apply.

Kharge, Rahul submit dissent note on NHRC appointments

Congress MPs Kharge and Rahul Gandhi had recorded their dissent over the selection of the chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission on the grounds that the process adopted was \"fundamentally flawed\" and a \"pre-determined\" exercise that ignored mutual consultation and consensus.

Tribals urge state to implement PESA soon

PANCHAYATI RAJ MINISTER DIPIKA PANDEY SINGH SAID TO IMPLEMENT THE PESA ACT IN JHARKHAND, THE RULES WILL BE FINALIZED SOON, AND CABINET APPROVAL WILL BE TAKEN

J'khand hikes DA to 53%, approve fund for MERU

The Jharkhand government on Tuesday hiked the dearness allowance (DA) of its employees to 53 per cent of basic pay from the existing 50 per cent, effective from July 1 this year, an official said.