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BJP's allegations against Rahul are false, says Mir

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi would not hurt even an insect, let alone attack a Member of Parliament (MP), the party's general secretary and Jharkhand unit in-charge Ghulam Ahmad Mir said on Saturday.

STATE SEEKS AGRI VARSITY, MORE EXPRESSWAYS

Jharkhand has urged the Centre to set up an agricultural university in Palamu district, besides more expressways to boost connectivity with major metro cities in the region, officials said on Saturday.

DRIVER DIES AS FIRE TENDER FALLS INTO GANGES

A 50-year-old driver of a fire tender died on Saturday after the vehicle plunged into the Ganges at Rajmahal in Jharkhand Sahibganj district, officials close to the matter said.

'SUCCESS SE DIMAAG KHARAB NAHIN HONA CHAHIYE'

Pankaj Tripathi explains why franchise films did well this year; says though Stree 2's box-office numbers made him feel great, he didn't let the success make him go OTT

Haaye Ram! Actor stuns with drastic weight loss!

Ram Kapoor has wowed the internet with his drastic physical transformation.

I FEEL STRONGER THAN ANY MAN: SANJEEDA ON MOTHERHOOD

Actor Sanjeeda Shaikh, who turned 40 on Friday, talks about raising her daughter as a single mum and being open to a new relationship

WE HAD TO HIDE HIM, HE'S HIS OWN ENEMY: MCA ON SHAW

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has brushed aside Prithvi Shaw's emotional outburst after his exclusion from the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, asserting that the temperamental batter has flouted disciplinary norms regularly and is \"his own enemy\".

Under pressure, Rohit needs to let his bat do the talking

In his last five Test matches, the India skipper has averaged a meagre 12.22 runs

AAYUSHI TAKES 4, INDIA INTO U-19 WOMEN'S T20 ASIA CUP FINAL

A rampaging India extended their unbeaten run at the U-19 Women's T20 Asia Cup as they reached the final with a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their last Super Four contest here on Friday.

Ashwin's call and why retirement can be fresh start

Ashwin's sudden turn—midway through a Test series—has shocked everyone. It seems he ended his glorious spell angry/frustrated/disappointed; he wasn't central to the Indian team's plans anymore.

World Bank approves $800 million loan for Amaravati project

The World Bank's Board of executive directors has approved $800 million Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program for building Andhra Pradesh's greenfield capital city Amaravati, the international development said on Friday.

RUPEE RECOVERS FROM ALL-TIME LOW, UP 10 PAISE

The rupee saw some recovery from its all-time low level and appreciated 10 paise to close at 85.03 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, on softening of the US dollar index and a potential intervention by the RBI.

Want to leave movie mid-way? Claim a partial refund

If you ever found it impossible to sit through a movie and wished you could leave and get your money back, even a partial refund, you may be able to do that now.

India steel imports from China hit record high

CHINA SENT 1.96 MILLION METRIC TONNES OF STEEL TO INDIA DURING APRIL-NOVEMBER, UP 22.8% Y-O-Y

IFC bets ₹630 cr on NDR InvIT to bolster green warehousing

IFC has invested $75 million (about ₹630 crore) in domestic currency Sustainability Linked Bond issued by NDR InvIT in a strategic move to boost sustainable warehousing infrastructure and promote logistics sector.

NHPC to invest ₹5,500 cr to set up 1,000 MW solar project in Bihar

THE COMPANY HAS ALMOST 7 GW OF OPERATIONAL HYDROPOWER PLANTS AND 9.3 GW OF CAPACITY IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

VOLATILE PRICES DAMPEN GOLD DEMAND IN INDIA

Gold demand in India remained subdued this week as volatile prices prompted potential buyers to delay purchases, while higher rates across China are expected to potentially offset upcoming seasonal demand.

Claims of Reliance Infratel's indirect creditors upheld

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the claims, amounting to more than ₹10,952 crore, of four indirect creditors of Reliance Infratel Ltd.

Mkts snap 4-week rally as Fed rate outlook hurts

Indian shares plunged on Friday, with the benchmarks logging their first weekly decline in five weeks, as sentiment soured after the Federal Reserve projected fewer rate cuts next year, spurring an exodus of foreign funds.

States may endorse dual tax at GST Council meet

The Goods and Services Tax Council meeting on Saturday could see a majority of states endorsing dual tax rates for specific consumer goods such as bags, watches, clothes, sunglasses and cosmetic products - based on their prices, with a higher rate for premium products - people familiar with the matter said.

CHINESE PREZ XI SWEARS IN NEW MACAU LEADER

Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Friday, presided over the inauguration of new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai, capping off a three-day visit as the former Portuguese colony marks 25 years since being returned to China.

EGYPT'S ASYLUM LAW SPARKS REFUGEE RIGHTS CONCERNS

Egypt adopted its first-ever asylum law this week, but it has sparked concerns among human rights groups who warn it takes a \"security-focused approach\" that could undermine refugee protections.

Russian missile hits Kyiv

AFTER UKRAINE'S STRIKE | THE ATTACK USED 6 US-MADE ATACMS

Trump-backed spending deal fails in House of Rep, shutdown approaches

The package failed by a vote of 174-235 just hours after it was hastily assembled by Republican leaders seeking to comply with Trump's demands

Mangione faces federal murder charge over executive's death

Luigi Mangione was charged with murder by federal prosecutors for this month's killing of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson, increasing the potential punishment for the 26-year-old if he's convicted.

Opposition Took Help of 'Urban Naxals' to Win Polls: Fadnavis

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused the opposition, especially the Congress, of receiving support from frontal organisations linked to \"urban naxals\" to win elections.

The importance of being an enlightened citizen

When I was asked to recommend a book for 2024, a lot of things were going through my mind: the ongoing war in Palestine, the recent blow to queer rights in India, the unrest in Congo, farmers' protests, and more.

Mussoorie gears up for major traffic overhaul amid tourists' inflow

The Uttarakhand government is gearing up for a major overhaul in traffic management in Mussoorie with a slew of measures, including a comprehensive action plan to tackle persistent traffic congestion, in view of tourist influx, especially in summer months and year-end festivities, people aware of the matter said.

All processes for yatra authority should be done by Jan: Dhami

Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday directed officials concerned to complete all processes for forming the Yatra Development Authority by January 30 next year and asked them to make efforts to increase the carrying capacity of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri by developing infrastructure facilities at these shrines.

Breaking the gender glass ceiling across disciplines

Hope lives in the town where the daughter of an autorickshaw driver grows up playing in the paddy fields of Wayanad, Kerala. At a school for tribal children, a sports teacher senses promise.