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Yogi hails Vajpayee as an icon of good governance

CM Yogi made the remarks while inaugurating the Good Governance Week at the Sangeet Natak Academy

Online trading scam accused granted bail in CBI case but remains behind bars for other charges

In a significant development in the multi-crore trading scam investigation, the Gauhati High Court has granted bail to the accused in the case due to the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) failure to file a charge sheet within the stipulated time.

Dying to kill

It is reported in the press that in Pakistan, 12 security personnel were killed last month when a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a check post in Pakistan's north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

OCCASIONAL NOTE

IT was improbable that even with the best of good fortune the M. C. C. would manage to pull the first Test Match out of the fire against an Australian lead of 604 on the two innings, but to make a record fourth innings score was a secondary triumph.

The night the music refused to die

Back in the early 1980s, when Akbar S. Ahmed was contemplating whether Pakistan could be Japan, he might have missed an opportunity to focus on a more viable (although less desirable) East Asian role model for capitalist development.

Shaping our own narrative

As 2024 draws to a close, the Western world's moral facade crumbles, revealing a stark hypocrisy in global power dynamics.

A reset in ties

Misri's discussions extended beyond immediate concerns to broader bilateral issues, including border management, trade, connectivity, and cooperation in water and energy sectors. Both sides emphasized the need for a constructive approach to rebuild trust and strengthen ties. Yunus described the India-Bangladesh relationship as 'very solid' and reiterated his commitment to addressing mutual concerns, urging India to help 'clear the clouds' overshadowing bilateral relations

At a Crossroads

The United Kingdom's economy has encountered a challenging phase, with consecutive monthly declines in GDP marking the first back-to-back contraction since the tumultuous days of the Covid-19 lockdowns.

Presidential tone

SIR, This refers to the editorial, \"Political minefield\" (December 17). François Bayrou's appointment is the consecration par excellence of a shift in power from the Élysée Palace to the Hôtel de Matignon.

Akhilesh, Mayawati demand apology from Shah on Ambedkar remarks

The Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party on Thursday condemned the statement of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Dr B R Ambedkar, and demanded an unconditional apology for his \"anti-Dalit\" remarks.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to give keynote address at UN on World Meditation Day on 21 Dec

Global spiritual leader and humanitarian, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, will guide a live World Meditation on Saturday, following the unanimous adoption of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution declaring 21 December as the World Meditation Day.

Fadnavis takes on Opposition in his first Assembly speech

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made his first speech on Thursday, the fourth day of the six-day winter session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, in Nagpur.

Ambedkar row: Former Maha CM Chavan attacks Shah as BJP vandalises Mumbai Congress office

Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan lashed out against Union Minister Amit Shah's recent statement regarding Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on Thursday, at an event in the town of Karad located in the Satara district of Maharashtra.

BJP's Ram Shinde unanimously elected Maharashtra Legislative Council chairperson

BJP legislator and former minister Ram Shinde was unanimously elected chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Thursday.

BJP calls for legal action, Cong rejects saffron party's charges

Both the NDA and INDIA bloc MPs had staged a protest in Parliament premises

UP Assembly adjourned sine die after pandemonium over Ambedkar issue

Opposition members of the Samajwadi Party created pandemonium in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Thursday over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Dr B R Ambedkar in the Parliament forcing the Speaker Satish Mahana to adjourn the house sine die, one day before schedule.

Nagaland MP Phangnon Konyak accuses Rahul of 'hurting her dignity'

Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland S Phangnon Konyak Thursday accused Congress lawmaker and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of hurting her \"dignity and self-esteem\".

NPG evaluates 2 Railway, 3 Highway projects under PM GatiShakti NMP

The 85th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG), evaluated five projects under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP).

Air Chief Calls for Cyber Security at CAC Meet

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), has called for a critical analysis of operational preparedness, a focus on maintenance practices, and the establishment of robust physical and cyber security measures.

FIR against KTR over Formula E case

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered an FIR against former minister and BRS working president KT Rama Rao and IAS officer Arvind Kumar under the Prevention of Corruption Act for alleged irregularities in the Formula E race case.

Thrissur Pooram: SC tells organisers to adhere to 2012 Kerala Captive Elephants Rules

Terming the restrictions as \"impractical\", the Supreme Court on Thursday put on hold the Kerala High Court's order on the use of elephants and observing distances between them, the public, flambeau, and the percussion display during festival parades, including the 'Thrissur Pooram'.

Indian Navy orders inquiry into fatal ferry collision near Mumbai, search on for the missing 2 passengers

The Indian Navy has initiated a Board of Inquiry into the collision between a naval craft and the passenger ferry Neel Kamal near Karanja, Mumbai, on Wednesday afternoon.

Rajnath Singh calls for mastery in AI & Quantum Tech to strengthen India's Defence & Innovation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has underscored the importance of embracing high-end technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing to strengthen India's defence and innovation capabilities.

Take back medical waste dumped in TN villages: NGT tells Kerala govt

Southern Bench of the NGT directed the Kerala government to dispose of the wastes within 3 days

ECoR approves 170 ROB projects as Special Railway Projects

The General Manager of East Coast Railway (ECoR), P Funkwal, has approved the declaration of 170 Road Over Bridge (ROB) construction projects as Special Railway Projects under the provisions of the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008.

Govt asks OPSC to pay Rs 1 lakh to disabled OAS officer

Abiding by Orissa High Court order, the State Government has asked the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) to pay Rs one lakh to a physically challenged candidate for Odisha Administrative Officer (OAS) for inordinate delay in appointment for the State civil service officer post.

Govt asks OPSC to pay Rs 1 lakh to disabled OAS officer

Abiding by Orissa High Court order, the State Government has asked the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) to pay Rs one lakh to a physically challenged candidate for Odisha Administrative Officer (OAS) for inordinate delay in appointment for the State civil service officer post.

Mega pipe water project crippled

Situation may worsen during summer

Baitarani irrigation project to be completed in June 2025: CM

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the Baitarani major irrigation project will be completed by the end of June 2025 and went on to speak about several projects in his home district of Keonjhar while blaming the previous BJD regime of neglecting the district and creating a mess in the education department.

Dedicated armed police force for Similipal

The state government has decided to create a dedicated armed police company to strengthen protection measures in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR).