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Mercedes-Benz, BMW defy slowdown, witness double-digit growth in CY24

TOP luxury carmakers Mercedes Benz and BMW reported double-digit growth in sales last year (CY24) even as the overall passenger vehicle (PV) industry grew at about 4.5%.

Russian Missile Attack in South Ukraine Kills 13, Wounds 30

A daytime Russian missile attack on the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 13 civilians and wounded about 30 others on Wednesday, officials said.

Los Angeles fire destroys 1,900 structures, celeb homes

Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, Paris Hilton and Elwes have their houses burnt down; Oscars nominations delayed

Hostage deal may not happen before Jan 20, says Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that a Gaza ceasefire remained close, but reiterated that it may not happen before President Joe Biden hands over to Donald Trump.

Syrian military positions to foreign Uygurs angers China

CHINA said it is greatly concerned over the new Syrian government appointing foreign terrorist fighters, especially from the banned Uygur militant group 'the East Turkestan Islamic Movement', to senior military ranks.

1.2-mn-year-old ice core retrieved in Antarctica

An international team of scientists announced on Thursday they've successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2.8 kms to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice they say is at least 1.2 million years old.

9/11 Mastermind's Lawyers Bat For Allowing His Guilty Plea Deal

LAWYERS for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed are urging a federal appeals panel to let his scheduled guilty plea on Friday in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, go forward in a plea agreement that would spare him and two co-defendants the risk of the death penalty in al-Qaida's notorious Sept 11, 2001 attacks.

Temple Connect for Better Maha Kumbh Experience

IRESH Kulkarni, founder of an organisation called Temple Connect, tells Namita Bajpai in an exclusive interview about his involvement in a consultative role in the ongoing endeavour of the Uttar Pradesh government to create and manage tent cities and other sectors in Mahakumbh 2025, making it a special experience for the pilgrims.

3 Maoists killed in encounter in C'garh's Sukma

At least three Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in the strife-torn Sukma district about 450 km south of Raipur on Thursday.

Hopes fade for Assam miners as rescue ops fail to make headway

MURKY water, with its static level despite constant dewatering, has made it difficult to rescue the trapped miners at a rat-hole coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district.

Guilty in Beed murder must face action: Ajit

MAHARASHTRA deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said on Thursday that he has asked CM Devendra Fadnavis to take stern action if NCP minister Dhanajay Munde or anyone from his party is found guilty in the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh.

'Gaddi', Himalayan dog, gets indigenous breed tag

IT is now official—the Himalayan 'Gaddi' dog has been recognised as a breed by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) in Karnal, Haryana.

Farmer kills self, SKM calls for tractor march on R-Day

Fasting Dallewal asks parties to back demand for law on MSP

UP 'home guard' hoodwinks admin, works for 35 yrs on fake documents

COCKING a snook at the government authorities, Nakdu Yadav of Azamgarh managed induction into UP Home Guards in 1989 as Nandlal Yadav with the help of fake documents which hid his identity as a habitual offender with many criminal cases, including under the Gangster Act, lodged against him between 1984 and 1989.

Bhagwat on 10-day visit to Bengal from Feb 7, to firm up RSS programmes

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will begin his 10-day visit to West Bengal from February 7 to discuss expansion of the organisation with leaders at various levels.

Rajnath to meet envoys ahead of Aero India show

AS a prelude to Aero India 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the Ambassadors' Round Table in New Delhi on Friday.

Parents legally compelled to pay for daughters' edu

The Supreme Court has said a daughter has an indefeasible, legally enforceable and legitimate right to secure educational expenses from her parents, who can be compelled to provide necessary funds within their means.

Scorpene class sub added to Navy arsenal

COMBAT-WORTHY INS Vaghsheer fully Combat-Worthy Submarine after undergoing rigorous trials for over a year to ensure compatibility in all modes and regimes of deployment.

Executive, legislature to take call on exclusion from quota: SC

THE Supreme Court on Thursday said the executive and the legislature would decide whether persons, who had availed of quota benefits and were in a position to compete with others, were to be excluded from reservation.

Genome India Data Out, Milestone for Biotech Research: PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals, describing the occasion as a significant milestone in the field of biotechnology research.

Step up campaign on TB elimination in correctional homes & jails, states told

WITH the aim to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from India by 2025, the Centre has written to all the states and the Union Territories to organise an intensive 100-day campaign on TB eradication in prisons and correctional institutions.

Heritage Conservation Panel Nod to Construction of CSS Buildings 6 & 7

The Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) has accorded approval to the proposal for construction of common central secretariat (CCS) buildings 6 and 7 to be built on Maulana Azad Road.

67% funds under clean air plan used for clearing dust

NEARLY six years after the launch of India's clean air programme, data and analyses show misplaced priority and non-transparency in the programme.

Competitive Adulation of B.R. Ambedkar

Every political party today pays obeisance to Ambedkar. It's debatable whether it's to commandeer his image for votes, or to genuinely engage with his bold ideas

Build On Momentum Of Aussie Trade Pact

India and Australia have long shared a relationship rooted in history, democratic values and mutual respect.

Obscene remark: KL bizman denied bail

ERNAKULAM Judicial First Class Magistrate Court on Thursday dismissed the bail petition of businessman Boby Chemmanur in the case related to obscene remarks made against actor Honey Rose.

File report on adherence of fire safety norms in TN hosps

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday sought response from the state government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a direction to ensure strict adherence of fire safety guidelines in all hospitals across the state.

Kerala's 'soul singer' Jayachandran passes away at 80 in Thrissur

THE acclaimed singer known to Malayalis around the world as 'bhavagayakan' (soul singer), P Jayachandran, died at Amala Hospital in Thrissur on Thursday evening. He was 80.

Formula-E race case: ACB questions KTR for 7 hours

The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) questioned former Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister KT Rama Rao on Thursday for around seven hours at the ACB office in connection with the Formula E Car Race case.

South TN Witnessed 176 Murders, 204 Cases Under SC/SC Act in 2024

THE southern districts of Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari and Tenkasi witnessed 176 murders in 2024, recording a slight decline from 179 in 2023, said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Tirunelveli Range) Pa Moorthy here on Thursday.