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February 17, 2025

Unsettling calm at ground zero hours after deadly rush

SUNDAY morning brought an unsettling calm to New Delhi railway station, where just hours earlier a chaotic stampede had claimed 18 lives and left countless others shaken.

1 min

US Cancels $21 Million Grant to Promote Voter Turnout in India

The newly-created US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by billionaire Elon Musk, said it has cancelled the previous administration's $21 million funding to support efforts to increase voter turnout in India.

1 min

Gowri brings Ganga to earth, in her backyard

UNABLE to afford a trip to Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh Mela, 57-year-old Gowri has done something unique. She has dug a 40-foot-deep well in her backyard, bringing \"Ganga\" to earth.

1 min

Man held for cheating KAS officer with fake CM's letter

A 46-year-old man was arrested for faking a chief minister's office letter and forging Siddaramaiah's signature to cheat a Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) officer, who is posted as an assistant commissioner (AC) in the city and wanted a transfer.

1 min

Minister Inspects Bidaragodu, Hale Undavadi Water Projects

Upgradation of Kabini water project at Bidaragodu to be completed soon

1 min

This NGO Is Trying To Make Single Mothers Self-Reliant

THE Inner Wheel Club of the Hassan Gold, an NGO, has come up with a new programme to make women self-reliant by providing them a source of income.

1 min

Misuse of military force by civilian govts have caused disasters: SC advocate

SUPREME Court senior advocate Aditya Sondhi said in India the military chose to keep itself out of politics with professionalism despite there being situations where it could have come in and done what exactly its counterparts have done in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

2 mins

Adivasis demand ₹517 crore as part of rehabilitation package in state budget

THE Adivasi People's Parliament has urged the state government to allocate ₹15 lakh and five acres land to each of the 3,418 tribal families as part of rehabilitation package in the upcoming state budget.

2 mins

Decision on BJP state chief by Feb 20: BYV

MLA BY Vijayendra on Sunday expressed confidence that he will continue as BJP state president and said the high command will likely take a decision on this by Thursday.

1 min

CM, DCM trying to make use of 'grace period' to get a hold over power

THE coterie of ministers around Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is trying to prove that he is the numero uno both in the party and government, and wishes that he breaks the record of former chief minister late D Devaraj Urs of being the longest serving chief minister of Karnataka.

1 min

Get ready for local body polls, DKS tells Congmen

DEPUTY Chief Minister and KPCC president D K Shivakumar urged party leaders and workers on Sunday to begin preparations for the local body elections in the state, including those for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), as the polls could be announced at any time.

1 min

Shanthakumar airlifted to B'luru after spinal injury

FARMER leader Kuruburu Shanthakumar, who was seriously injured in a road accident near Patiala in Punjab, was airlifted to Bengaluru on Sunday for advanced treatment.

1 min

Tirumala to get a ₹12cr biogas plant, ops to begin in July

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is set to begin compressed biogas (CBG) production in Tirumala by August, using food waste generated by the Mathrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Nithya Anna Prasadam Complex and other TTD-run establishments.

1 min

Tharoor acknowledges UDF govt's contributions

FACING backlash from his party for praising LDF-ruled Kerala, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday stuck to his stance but attempted a balancing act by acknowledging the contributions of the previous Congress-led governments in the state's industrial sector.

1 min

Stalin Calls Blocking of Vikatan Site 'Undemocratic'

AMID complaints from readers regarding difficulty in accessing the website of Tamil magazine Vikatan for the second day on Sunday, Chief Minister M K Stalin and several other leaders condemned the alleged blocking of the website, and urged the union government to restore the access immediately.

1 min

TN parties united in opposing 3-language policy, slam Centre

Stalin accuses Pradhan of 'blackmail'

1 min

The United States Of Inequality

India's south is richer and better developed than its north. But incomes are unevenly spread in either half. Urban decay and misogyny are just as common in both

4 mins

Countering Modern Critiques of Classics

My thoughts have been very much with our epics this week and I would like to share my understanding of a few epic incidents that I feel have been wrongly critiqued in modern India.

3 mins

Rail Bhavan Gets Into Huddle

UNDER pressure from various quarters, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday held a series of meetings at the Rail Bhavan to take stock of the safety measures during heavy passenger rush.

2 mins

Oppn trains guns at Vaishnaw, holds him 'accountable'

THE Opposition demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, holding him \"accountable\" for the horrific stampede.

1 min

We have no one to turn to. Ram bharose: Kin of missing

AFTER the stampede, the ordeal of the family members of the missing is far over. They expressed their helplessness, saying they had no other choice but to rely on 'Lord Ram' to locate their loved ones. They moved from one hospital to another, holding photographs of their missing relatives.

1 min

High Feb temp likely to hamper wheat yields

WITH above normal rising temperature in February, the fate of wheat crops in Northwest India looks uncertain. The rising temperature may shrivel wheat pods, impacting the quality and quantity of wheat production.

1 min

NMC distances from non-payment of stipend for undergrads by pvt colleges

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has washed off its hands on the issue of non-payment of stipends by 198 medical colleges and institutions to its undergraduate interns, postgraduate residents, and senior residents.

1 min

Nainital HC to hear 5 cases against UCC

IN a legal battle, five petitions have been filed against the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which came into effect on January 27.

1 min

2 Deportees Arrested for Murder in Patiala

TWO youths among the 117 Indian illegal immigrants deported from the US have been arrested by Punjab Police for their involvement in a murder case.

1 min

Meanwhile, India to Hand Over List of 10 Gangsters Hiding in US

Amid two rounds of deportations of Indians living illegally in the US by the Trump administration, Indian agencies are readying to hand over a list of 10 gangsters to the US security establishment.

1 min

ATS flags B'deshi terrorists entering J'khand for training

IN a shocking input received by Jharkhand Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), some terrorists entered the state from Bangladesh and returned after providing training to some people in Pakur as part of a conspiracy.

1 min

U'khand mulls revised land bill with strict norms ahead of Budget session

WITH the Uttarakhand Assembly's budget session set to begin on February 18, preparations are underway to present the revised land law bill on the floor of the house, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami personally overseeing the developments.

1 min

Manipur tribals look up to Centre for lasting peace

THE Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), the apex organisation of various Christian denominations in the state, will spearhead the protest. The state government said APFRA would be implemented in deference to a directive of the Gauhati High Court.

1 min

Red alert sounded as poachers on prowl in MP

AN organised gang of tiger poachers, which also includes women and children, could have poached 10-11 tigers in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over the last three months.

2 mins

Republican Vivek to Start His Governor Race on Feb 24

REPUBLICAN Vivek Ramaswamy is preparing to launch his 2026 bid for Ohio governor on Feb 24 in his native Cincinnati, with ensuing announcements held over two days in the Columbus, Toledo, and Cleveland areas.

1 min

Rubio in Israel says Hamas must be eradicated, complicating shaky truce

US Secy of State begins his first tour of the Arab world where he is likely to face pushback

2 mins

India is becoming integral part of global supply chain

ELSPUN Living is India's leading manufacturer and exporter of home textile. The company has a significant presence in the US and other major global exports markets. Dipali Goenka, CEO and MD of the company speaks to Dipak Mondal on growing challenges in the US and other exports markets.

1 min

Repco Home Finance Q3 net profit up 7%

REPCO Home Finance has posted a 7% increase in its net profit for the December quarter at ₹107 crore compared to ₹99 crore in the year-ago period.

1 min

Equity Markets May Rebound This Week

Experts say that uncertainty surrounding Trump's economic policies, high valuations may impact the market in short-term

2 mins

How To Make Sense Of Value When Prices Fall

Whenever share prices fall, there is a feeling of despondency.

2 mins

DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH HEALTH INSURANCE?

Recently, I met someone who said he ended up paying ₹12 lakh out of pocket in spite of having Health (Mediclaim) Cover of ₹15 lakh.

2 mins

Hyderabad-based Pennar Industries eyes 6 key verticals for future growth

SIX key verticals -- hydraulics, pre-engineered buildings, body-in-white components, tubes, engineering services, and process equipment -- will drive growth of Pennar Industries for the next few years, says Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Aditya Rao.

1 min

IBC recovery hovers at 31% as more cases get liquidated

LENDERS continue to take deeper haircuts/losses from the insolvency and bankruptcy process which has from day-one been plagued by ordinate delays.

1 min

Basilico finishes on top

FRANCESCO Di Basilico from Italy (55.45 m) and Martina Ayu Pratiwi from Indonesia (64.25 m) won the men's and women's titles respectively at the SDAT Asia Triathlon Cup 2025, held at the INS Adyar on Sunday.

1 min

Spinner Priya sizzles as Giants crush Warriorz

YOUNG spinner Priya Mishra starred with three key wickets as Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by six wickets in the Women's Premier League match here on Sunday.

1 min

Waiting Game Continues for Wrestlers Off the Mat

With participation at Ranking Series uncertain, selected grapplers yet to get appointment to meet sports minister to resolve matter

2 mins

FIH Pro League: Men's hockey team wins while women lose close match

The Indian men's hockey team made a brilliant comeback to down Spain 2-0 in a return leg match of the FIH Pro League here on Sunday.

1 min

Shami works on lengths with Morkel

A FOCUSSED Mohammed Shami spent considerable time with bowling coach Morne Morkel as a full-strength Indian team started its training in earnest ahead of its Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh at the picturesque ICC Academy practice ground here on Sunday.

2 mins

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