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5 Maoists killed in encounter in C'garh's Bijapur

FIVE Maoists including two women cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces at the Bandepara-Koranjed forested terrain under the Indravati National Park in strife-torn Bijapur district about 400 km south of Raipur on Sunday.

Railways sets stage for Maha Kumbh

THE Indian Railways has made elaborate preparations for the Maha Kumbh, anticipating a massive turnout of nearly 40 crore people at Prayagraj and connecting routes.

Bhagalpur weavers bag ₹5 cr contracts

THE weavers of Bhagalpur in Bihar are on cloud nine after receiving contract orders of saffron-coloured 'gamcha' (towel), sarees, shirts, and other pieces of silk clothing for the Maha Kumbh Mela starting January 13 at Prayag Raj in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh.

Adorned in snow, Uttarakhand mountains beckon

UTTARAKHAND saw a delightful change in weather on Sunday, as heavy snowfall and rain swept across various regions, causing a significant drop in mercury levels.

Bangladesh Conveys 'Deep Concern' to Indian Envoy

BANGLADESH on Sunday summoned India's High Commissioner in Dhaka and expressed its \"deep concern\" over the recent border tensions.

Brahmins, OBC families face social boycott over prasad offered by Dalit

RESIDENTS of a village in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district have alleged that they were ostracized in their village, at the behest of the sarpanch for consuming prasad (religious offering) given by a Dalit.

Men found taking Maiyan aid in J'khand, FIR lodged

EVEN as thousands of women recently took to the streets for being denied the financial aid under Maiyan Samman Yojana, men have been found taking benefits of the scheme in Jharkhand.

Youth power vital for developed India: PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the power of youth will drive the economy and make India a developed nation by 2047.

Modi to inaugurate 6.4 km Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir today

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday inaugurate the strategic 6.4-km Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir.

Canada's Indian-origin MP Anita Anand opts out of prime ministerial race

ANITA Anand, the Indian-origin Member of Parliament of Liberal Party and Transport Minister, has decided not to run for the position Canada's prime ministerial race.

Govt plans to revive district agro-met units

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Delhi polls: Cong promises ₹8,500 for jobless youths

AFTER women, the Congress aims to target youth in the lead-up to the Delhi assembly election with a new guarantee.

Ensure pre-verification of academic credentials of Indians: Saudi circular

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The Magic Classical Languages Possess

ITH the Mahakumbh starting on January 13, based on Jupiter's planetary revolution, it seems appropriate to recall some very human love stories with the source of this event, the Sanskrit language.

Remembrance of Things Past at the Dawn of 2025

For one's true nature to manifest itself, one must give up the false identifications congealed in the illusory entity called ego. It does not dissolve without a living master

Odisha coastal highway work to commence soon

Rameswar to Ratanpur and Ratanpur to Digha. Along with this, another 67-km highway will also be built to connect the coastal highway at Dhamra with NH-16 at Jamujhadi.

88% rural, 75% urban Keralites die in hosp: Study

AROUND 88% of people in rural Kerala and 75% in urban Kerala die at hospitals, as per a new study.

Cong ignoring its 7th guarantee: Tammineni

CPM state secretary Tammineni Veerabhadram on Sunday said that the Congress is ignoring its seventh guarantee of restoring liberty, the freedom of speech and expression, in the state.

Tension in Cottonpet after miscreants slash udders of three cows

Those who abused cattle will be punished: CM

Man kills estranged wife in full public view

AMID concerns about the safety of women in Tamil Nadu, a 42-year-old man was arrested for murdering his estranged wife in full public view at a bus stand at Medavakkam Koot road late Saturday evening.

SIT to probe minor's sexual abuse; 27 held

A total of 27 persons, including four juveniles, have been arrested over the last three days in connection with the sexual abuse of a teenage girl in Pathanamthitta.

Top 10% people must help uplift the bottom 20% under P4: AP CM

Govt's goal is to achieve zero poverty through the P4 model: Naidu

Police Deploy Drones to Curb Cockfights in Khammam

COMMISSIONER of Police (CP) Sunil Dutt has warned that strict action will be taken against anybody involved in cockfights.

Rythu Bharosa guidelines issued, implementation from R-Day

IN preparation for the implementation of the Rythu Bharosa Scheme on January 26, Agriculture Secretary M Raghunandan Rao issued guidelines for the scheme on Sunday.

Ex-MP Manda Jagannadham passes away

FORMER MP Dr Manda Jagannadham passed away while undergoing treatment at NIMS hospital here on Sunday.

Harish Wants President's Rule in Telangana

Accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of encouraging attacks on opposition leaders and their party offices, BRS MLA and former minister T Harish Rao demanded that the Union government impose President's rule in the state.

Revanth neglecting minorities due to his RSS roots: Kavitha

BRS MLC K Kavitha alleged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was maintaining silence over violence against minorities because of his RSS roots.

Never gave 'clean chit' to KTR: Danam

MLA Danam Nagender, who defected from the BRS to Congress, on Sunday clarified that he had not given \"clean chit\" to BRS working president in Formula-E race case but only said that the E-Prix had enhanced the image of Hyderabad.

Govt to Issue New Ration Cards, Sanction 2BHK Houses From Jan 26

The state government will begin issuing new ration cards starting January 26.

RUCKUS IN REVIEW MEETING, KAUSHIK EVICTED FROM VENUE

A review meeting held here on Sunday on implementation of welfare schemes and development works being carried out in the erstwhile Karimnagar district turned chaotic when Huzurabad BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy clashed with Jagtial legislator M Sanjay Kumar.