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IMF Keeps India's GDP Growth Outlook at 6.5%

Growth in India is projected to soften to 6.5% in FY25, reflecting a slowdown in investment, weak manufacturing growth. World Bank

Brain-dead man gives new lease of life to 2

A 54-year-old man's organs gave a new lease of life to two people in Ludhiana on Friday.

Set Target To Recharge Groundwater In 500 Villages: Haryana CM

Expressing concern over the falling groundwater level, Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that a target of recharging groundwater of 500 villages within the stipulated period should be set.

More rain, snow likely in HP

The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Shimla office has predicted light rain at isolated places over the high hills and adjoining mid hill areas of Himachal from January 18 (Saturday) to 20.

370 'corrupt' patwaris, aides face heat

GOVT DIRECTS DCs TO TAKE STRICT ACTION AGAINST THE CORRUPT OFFICIALS

Youngsters Shaking Up Men's Game

Mention teen tennis sensations and your mind would probably swing to Jennifer Capriati, Monica Seles, Martina Hingis, Steffi Graf or, if you happen to be from a younger crop, Maria Sharapova and Coco Gauff.

Who benefits from illegal mining in Aravalli hills?

The BJP-led govt in Haryana has been accused by locals of ignoring overwhelming evidence of illegal quarrying

Four of Family Suffer Burn Injuries in Gas Cylinder Blast

Four members of a family suffered burn injuries after a gas cylinder exploded in a house in Giaspura on Thursday late.

Imposter Posing as Airport GM Dupes Financial Adviser of ₹5L

Posing as the general manager of the Chandigarh International Airport, an imposter duped a physically challenged financial adviser and stockbroker of ₹5 lakh on the pretext of buying one kg gold in auction, which the airport authorities had seized from the smugglers.

28 Birds Die Of H5N1 In Raj Since January

A day after it was confirmed that the six Demoiselle Cranes found dead in the Degri Oran area of Jaisalmer on January 11 were infected with H5N1 avian flu, 14 more of the bird, locally known as Kurjan, were found dead in the same area.

India Is Seeking Clarity From U.S. On Russian Curbs

New Delhi said on Friday it is in touch with Washington to clarify issues related to the impact that the latest US sanctions on Russian oil producers, service providers and oil-carrying vessels could have on Indian companies, amidst fears that this could be significant.

Cong amended Constitution for political gains: Jitendra

Union minister of state (independent charge) for science and technology and earth science Jitendra Singh on Friday highlighted the Modi government's efforts to preserve the sanctity and core principles of the Constitution.

Red Notices Against Two Members of Pavitar Gang

The gang operates primarily in Majha region and has been involved in murder, attempted murders, arms smuggling and extortion cases: Cops

Auto driver recounts rushing actor to hospital after attack

More than 24 hours after an unidentified intruder entered the residence of actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan in Bandra West and inflicted multiple stab wounds on the former, Mumbai police have been unable to trace the suspect, officials said Friday.

India is seeking clarity from U.S. on Russian curbs

New Delhi confirmed on Friday that 12 Indian nationals have so far been killed while serving with the Russian armed forces and another 16 have been listed as missing; a higher casualty figure than previously acknowledged by officials.

Airbus shortlists four states for copter unit

Airbus Helicopters has shortlisted four locations in the country for setting up a production line for making H125 helicopters in partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), the fourth such facility in the world and a shot in the arm for the government's wide-ranging Make-in-India campaign, people in the industry said on Friday.

Ex-Pak PM Gets 14 Years Jail in Land Graft Case

A Pakistani court sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan to 14 years imprisonment on Friday in a land corruption case, a setback to nascent talks between his party and the government aimed at cooling political instability in the south Asian nation.

PAU hands over mango drink tech to city bizwoman

To promote local entrepreneurship, the department of food science and technology at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) transferred the innovative technology for preparing carbonated mango beverage to a local woman entrepreneur on Friday.

Security forces launch search ops in Kathua, security beefed up

The security forces launched a search operation following reports of suspected movement in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Friday, people familiar with the development said.

5 People With Disability Duped of ₹50K in Fake Free-Scooter Scheme

Five people with disability were allegedly duped of ₹50,000 by a man who posed as an NGO official and promised to gift them scooters, police said on Friday.

32-Year-Old NRI 'Shoots Self Dead' in Moving SUV

He sustained two gunshot injuries; the revolver used was a licensed weapon that he had retrieved from a gun house earlier in the day

9 Die, 8 Injured as Minivan Crashes into Bus in Pune

Nine people were killed and eight others were injured after a minivan rammed into a stationary bus in Pune district of Maharashtra on Friday, police said.

SKM Urges PM Not to 'Ignore' Farmers; Letter to be Sent Through CMs, MPs

Farmers' Body Said the Draft National Policy Framework for Agricultural Markets Are 'Reincarnation' of the Repealed Farm Laws

Israeli Security Cabinet Gives Nod to Gaza Deal

The Israeli security Cabinet approved a ceasefire deal on Friday, paving the way for the return of the first hostages from Gaza as early as Sunday and bringing a halt to 15 months of conflict that have devastated the coastal strip.

Stir by PGIMS contract staff enters fifth day

The contractual class 4 employees of the Post-graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) here continued their protest for the fifth consecutive day.

Cops Trace Four Missing Boys In Sangrur

Four boys, aged between 12 and 13 years, who went missing from their houses in Sangrur on January 13 were traced to Sriganganagar in neighbouring Rajasthan, police said on Friday.

Pharmacy Council Mandates 1:20 as Teacher-Student Ratio

Educators Criticised the Move, Alleging it Would Lead to Reduced Teacher Recruitments

Sacked DSP in HC, seeks impleadment in 2023 PIL

The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought response from the Punjab government on a plea moved by sacked deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Gursher Singh Sandhu, seeking his impleadment as party to a 2023 public interest litigation (PIL) initiated by the high court after interviews of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi were telecast by a private channel.

Doubles Coach Vishnu Ends National Role

There was an unusual lull at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium here on Friday. With crowd favourite PV Sindhu and Kiran George getting knocked out in the quarter-finals, fans were feeling a little disappointed at the $950,000 India Open. But all hope wasn't lost.

Shortage of teachers triggers 'crisis-like' situation in schools

With the new academic session just two months away, government schools across the state are grappling with a critical shortage of key personnel.