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In this issue

January 11, 2025

Gauri Lankesh: All out on bail

A Bengaluru court has granted bail to yet another accused in the killing of journalist Gauri Lankesh.

1 min

TI Demoted to SI, Increment of 2 Withheld in Bribe Case

Then Thana Incharge of Vijay Nagar police station Ravindra Singh Gurjar was demoted as sub-inspector and the increments of two other policemen, including a sub-inspector, were withheld after they were found guilty of taking bribe from four students caught in June 2023 on suspicion of indulging in online betting.

1 min

Djokovic claims poisoning in 2022

Serbian tennis champion Novak Djokovic has revealed that during his 2022 detention in Australia, he was allegedly served food that \"poisoned\" him.

1 min

Body of Woman Found in Fridge

Woman murdered in March Foul smell had started coming from fridge due to power cut on Friday morning Live-in partner arrested

1 min

SC Refuses to Exclude IAS, IPS Officers from SC/ST Quota Ambit

Says Legislature, Executive Can Take Final Decision

1 min

Hindi Not Nat'l Language: Ashwin Stirs Controversy

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin recently stirred a language controversy during his visit to a graduation ceremony at a private engineering college in Chennai.

1 min

Now, fat-check machines a must at milk shops

COLLECTOR | Action against those avoiding installation

1 min

Experts Discuss New Trends, Advancements in TIG Welding

To help industries make intelligent choices and promote research, the Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT) organised a theme meeting on recent advances in tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding at its convention centre on Friday.

1 min

Indore GRP Recovers Stolen Mobile Phones Worth Rs 1 Cr, Returns Them to Owners

The Indore Government Railway Police (GRP) had recovered 710 mobile phones, collectively worth Rs 1 crore, stolen from train passengers in the past one year, an official said on Friday, adding that they were returned to their owners.

1 min

Female drug peddler & accomplice held, drugs found hidden in burqa

Khajrana police arrested a female drug peddler and her accomplice, an official said on Friday.

1 min

Three held & publicly paraded for stabbing

Three persons were arrested by police for stabbing a Dhaba owner who refused to give them money to buy liquor, police said on Friday.

1 min

MSMEs urge govt for solar unit subsidy

The micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) units have urged the state government to provide subsidies for the installation of solar units.

1 min

No MPBSE board exam in pvt schools of city this year

■ Bid to enhance transparency ■ 3,638 examination centres to be set up across the state, 309 of these identified as sensitive

1 min

Doctor loses Rs 3.08 cr in online fraud

SOCIAL MEDIA FRAUD| Conwoman lures victim on pretext of handsome profit through investment

2 mins

IMC Clears Many Roads of Encroachments

A drive was conducted on Friday in many areas of the city to ease traffic flow by removing obstructions across major roads.

1 min

Man impersonates as co boss on call, manages to get Rs 70L

The Crime Branch successfully recovered Rs 70 lakh duped from a person by a cyber-fraudster posing as his employer.

1 min

Two more arrested for attacking BJP corporator Kalra's house

In later night development, two more men were arrested in connection with the attack on BJP corporator Kamlesh Kalra's house and misbehaving with his son and other family members. So far, eight accused have been arrested in the case.

1 min

Betrayed by male partner, young man ends life

After getting betrayed in a relationship with his male partner, a 22-year-old man allegedly ended his life by hanging himself at his place in Vijay Nagar area on Thursday.

1 min

Essay Competition Held on National Voters' Day

To commemorate National Voters' Day, an essay competition was organised by National Service Scheme unit of Bherulal Patidar Government Postgraduate College, Mhow.

1 min

MP Transco campaign to curb kite flying near transmission lines

The MP Transco (Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company) has initiated a ‘Roko-Toko’ campaign across the state, including Ujjain to prevent potential accidents caused by flying kites with Chinese string (manjha) near transmission lines and to raise public awareness for safety.

1 min

RTO Holds Camp, Issues Licences to 129 Students

Under 'Road Safety Month-2025' and CM Jan Kalyan campaign, the transport department organised a camp at Amaltas Hospital and College in Bangar village, as per directions of collector Rishav Gupta.

1 min

Police Interrogate Seven Accused

FAKE STOCK BROKING COMPANIES

1 min

Yuva Sangam to mark Vivekananda's birth anniversary

On the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, 15th Yuva Sangam programme is organised at Tower Square from 6 pm on Saturday under the aegis of Swarnim Bharat Manch.

1 min

Nat'l seminar on entrepreneurship and innovation in higher edu today

A one-day national seminar on 'Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Higher Education' will be held at Government College, Sanwer on Saturday.

1 min

Vehicle Carrying Cattle, Country-made Liquor Seized

During night patrol on Thursday, Ingoria police station received information that a white pickup (MP-13-ZG-5934) was carrying cattle from Ujjain to Badnagar.

1 min

Tusshar Kapoor, Ashok Chakradhar, Anjum Rahbar to be star cast today

GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THAHAKA SAMMELAN

1 min

Youth's death turns out to be murder, brother held

The truth of a youth's death came to the fore after post-mortem. It was a murder and the deceased brother became the accused.

1 min

Satpuda Academy excels in Nat'l Mini Golf Championship

Players from Satpuda Academy, Dewas players showed stellar performance at National Mini Golf Championship.

1 min

Deceased youth's kin meet SP

The family of Karan Jhanjhot, who met with an accident after falling from the fourth floor of Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Rishi Nagar a month ago, has sought justice from the SP.

1 min

Collector inspects construction work of state's first Medicity

ACHIEVEMENT | Work of Med College has to be completed before Simhastha

1 min

When King Cobra emerges, other snakes start to flee: CM

Reiterates need to have King Cobra in the state

1 min

1 Student Dies, 29 Injured as Truck Hits College Bus

Truck hits college bus at Bhauri under Khajuri police station on Friday. Injured taken to hospital

1 min

Veterans Day to be celebrated on Jan 14

Like every year, Veterans Day will be celebrated on 14 January this year as well.

1 min

FLO Indore explores Ahilyabai's governance

Marking the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, FLO Indore organised a transformative journey to Maheshwar.

1 min

Shuddh Lekhan, Vachan contest organised at Vaishnav Institute

The Shri Vaishnav Institute of Management and Science organised a \"Shuddh Lekhan and Shuddh Vachan\" competition on World Hindi Day to emphasise the beauty and significance of the Hindi language.

1 min

Extempore, cultural presentation mark Vat Smriti Samaroh

In the auditorium of Polytechnic College, the late Mathura Devi Vat Ashtadash Smriti Samman Samaroh was organised by Shabd.com, the Manvantar family.

1 min

Simhastha Divisional Committee Meeting Today

The administration has geared up for preparations of Simhastha Mahaparv-2028.

1 min

Chhattisgarh to Play Key Role in Steel Production: CM

Chhattisgarh is poised to play a pivotal role in achieving India's target of producing 300 million tonnes of steel by 2030, as emphasized by Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai at the All India Steel Conclave 2.0 held at Mayfair Lake Resort, Nava Raipur on Friday.

1 min

Excess Paddy to be Auctioned in C'garh

A meeting of the Cabinet subcommittee, chaired by Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Minister Dayal Baghel, was held at the Mahanadi Bhawan Ministry to discuss the auction of 40 lakh metric tonnes of paddy remaining after procurement.

1 min

Doctors Treat Patient With Three Damaged Heart-Valves

The improvements in government hospitals have bolstered public confidence in Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, affiliated with Pandit Nehru Medical College, one of the biggest in Chhattisgarh.

1 min

Collective responsibility to save water: CM Sai

Conservation of water, a vital natural resource, is the collective responsibility of all, emphasized Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the 57th annual convention of the Indian Water Works Association in Raipur on Friday.

1 min

Centre-state committed for people: Chouhan

MOR AWAS MOR ADHIKAR | Union Minister pledges more houses

2 mins

Chitwadongri: A Blend of Archaeological Heritage

Chitwadongri, located in the Balod district of Chhattisgarh, is gaining recognition as a major tourist attraction.

1 min

NIT, DPRD Signs MoU for Research

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur and the Department of Panchayat and Rural Development (DPRD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster research and development in various rural projects across Chhattisgarh on Friday.

1 min

Vyapam Unveils Annual Calendar

The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (Vyapam) has unveiled its 2025 annual calendar, outlining recruitment and entrance examinations for more than 32 posts across various government departments.

1 min

US levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector; oil prices surge to 3-mth high

Sweeping action

1 min

Rupee falls to record low of 86.04 per US dollar

The rupee declined 18 paise to breach the 86-mark against the US dollar for the first time on Friday as it failed to resist pressure from a stronger American currency and huge outflow of foreign funds.

1 min

India Needs to Be a Global Champion in Sunrise Sectors to Achieve $32 tn Economic Target by 2047: Kant

India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Friday said the country needs to become a global champion in sunrise sectors to achieve the target of becoming a developed nation and USD 32 trillion economy by 2047.

1 min

US Adds 2,56,000 Jobs, Unemployment Dips to 4.1%

U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as the labor market ended the year on a solid footing, reinforcing views that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged this month, Reuters reported.

1 min

Sensex drops over 241 pts, Nifty ends below 23,450

BEARS GRIP | Markets extend decline to third day

1 min

Fund raising from capital mkts to jump 21% to ₹14.27L cr in FY25: Buch

Overall fundraising from capital markets, including through equity and debt instruments, is estimated to jump by nearly 21 per cent to Rs 14.27 lakh crore in FY25 from the Rs 11.8 lakh crore in FY24, Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch said on Friday.

1 min

IIP Growth Hits 6-Month High of 5.2% in Nov

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) Recorded a Growth of 2.5 Percent in November 2023

1 min

Centre Releases 1.73 Lakh Cr to States Towards Tax Devolution

The Centre on Friday released tax devolution of Rs 1.73 lakh crore to the state governments to accelerate capital expenditure and finance welfare activities.

1 min

Loan disbursal to micro-finance institutions up 43% over 3 yrs: IIFL Cap

The quarterly average ticket size of micro finance institutions loan disbursal rose 43 per cent from Rs 35,000 to Rs 50,000 between September 2021 to 2024, as per the Financial Stability report of IIFL Capital.

1 min

India's Economy Projected to Grow 6.6% in 2025: UN

The Indian economy is projected to expand by 6.6 percent in 2025, primarily supported by robust private consumption and investment, according to a United Nations report.

1 min

Forex kitty declines to over 11-month low of $634.59 bn

India's forex reserves dropped by USD 5.693 billion to USD 634.585 billion in the week ended January 3, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.

1 min

Realtors, investors put $11.4 bn equity investments in Indian real estate during 2024: CBRE

Indian real estate attracted equity investments of USD 11.4 billion last year, up 54 per cent annually, mainly from developers and institutional investors, according to CBRE.

1 min

Govt Extends Monthly GST Return, Payment Deadline

The government on Friday extended the deadline for filing monthly GST sales return form GSTR-1 and GST payment by 2 days after taxpayers reported technical glitches in the GSTN system.

1 min

Vedanta Resources Secures $300 Mn in Loans to Refinance Debt

Vedanta Resources, the parent firm of Mumbai-based mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd, on Friday said it has secured USD 300 million in loans from a clutch of leading global banks such as Barclays and First Abu Dhabi Bank for refinancing its 2024 and 2026 bonds.

1 min

JSW Steel Consol Crude Steel Output Rises 2.3% in Q3

Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Steel on Friday said its consolidated crude steel production rose by 2.3 per cent to 7.03 million tonnes (MT) in the third quarter of the current fiscal.

1 min

Madhya Pradesh HC dismisses PIL, clears way for Religare Ent's AGM

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has cleared the way for Religare Enterprises Ltd's annual general meeting and dismissed a public interest litigation by Advocate Vijayant Mishra who had sought to \"protect\" the interest of the company's minority shareholders.

1 min

Vodafone exits Indus Towers, sells shares worth ₹2,800 cr; clears ₹890 crore dues

Residual proceeds of ₹19.1 bn have been used to acquire 1.7 billion equity shares in Vodafone Idea

1 min

US 30-yr yield hits 5% as traders push back next Fed rate cut

The selloff pushed yields higher across the curve on Friday after US employment in December advanced by the most in nine months

1 min

Work-life balance essential: Industry leaders on L&T chief's remarks

As the 90-hour work week debate rages, industry leaders Harsh Mariwala, Harsh Goenka and Rajiv Bajaj have weighed in, saying work-life balance is not optional but is essential, and working hard to succeed is not about the hours clocked in.

1 min

Need repository, end-use tracking to support MSME funding: SBI head

Capital markets should increase their focus on providing credit to micro, small, and medium enterprises, State Bank of India Chairman CS Setty said at a symposium on the securities market on Friday.

1 min

SC Stays GST Show-Cause Notices to Online Gaming Sector in Temporary Relief

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the proceedings related to show-cause notices issued to online gaming companies by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence, amounting to Rs 1.12 trillion.

1 min

Syrma SGS partners with MSI to manufacture laptops for Indian market

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Friday, laid the foundation stone for a new assembly line to produce laptops at the Tamil Nadu facility of electronic systems design and manufacturing company Syrma SGS Technology Ltd.

1 min

Mkts Likely To Trade Range-Bound Next Week

The Indian benchmark indices had a volatile start to the year. After a powerful rally last Thursday, the index quickly erased gains over the next two sessions and is now trading flat on a year-to-date.

2 mins

15-Day Credit Score Updates: RBI's New Move Explained

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced stringent regulations concerning personal loans to enhance transparency in the financial system.

1 min

Transport Department Organises Blood Donation Camp

As per guidelines issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, \"National Road Safety Month\" is being celebrated across the country.

1 min

Diaspora Represents Best of India, Says Prez

PBD 2025| Murmu Describes It as More Than Just an Event

1 min

Meet Modi instead of Akal Takht if you want me to end fast: Dallewal to BJP

The Punjab BJP has appealed to the Akal Takht but should approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi if they want him to end his hunger strike, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said on Friday as his fast-unto-death entered day 46.

1 min

Only Centre Can Cancel NEET: Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday said the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test would have been abolished had the Indi alliance captured power, but only the Central government can now cancel the test.

1 min

Why Intervene in Consolidation of Suits: SC on Temple-Mosque Row of Mathura

The Supreme Court on Friday remarked that the decision of the Allahabad High Court to consolidate all suits pertaining to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute of Mathura should benefit both sides.

1 min

The Crafting of Maha Kumbh Tent City...

The sands of Prayagraj's Sangam have transformed into a sprawling tent city for Maha Kumbh 2025, embodying a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity.

1 min

Purvanchalis, bullseye for all

With voting for Delhi Assembly elections less than four weeks away, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party are now both trying to woo the Purvanchali voters, who constitute nearly 42 per cent of the national Capital city's 1.55 crore voters.

1 min

Congress on Backfoot Over Wayanad Leader's Suicide

The Congress in Kerala, especially Priyanka Gandhi's constituency of Wayanad, is in a tailspin following the suicide of NM Vijayan, former treasurer of the Wayanad District Congress Committee (DCC), and his son Jijesh (38).

1 min

Immolation bid by man, family in front of Vidhan Bhavan foiled

HIGH DRAMA| Alert cops prevent a tragedy in Lucknow

1 min

Don't call any disputed structure mosque: Yogi

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said no controversial structure should be referred to as \"a mosque\", asserting that tenets of Islam are \"against constructing a mosque-like structure\" at disputed sites.

1 min

UP CM likens Waqf Board to land mafia

UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Friday likened the Waqf Board to land mafias after claims that the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is being held on a waqf property.

1 min

ED raids safari providing co., promoters at Tadoba Andhari

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Nagpur, Friday conducted searches against the promoters of a company that collects safari fees at a tiger reserve in Maharashtra for alleged fraud of Rs12 crore with the state government.

1 min

Spl court cites 'lapses' in CBI's handling of ED official's arrest

FIR does not bear name of the accused, though the complaint annexed with it contains his name, says court

1 min

Lottery tenants: MHADA's major relief for masterlist beneficiaries

In a key decision, the Mumbai Building Repair and Redevelopment Board of MHADA has granted conditional possession of tenements to the close heirs of eligible original tenants/ residents listed in the master list lottery.

1 min

Guv's inaction on MVA's MLC list disturbing

The HC held as valid the decision taken by Shinde govt to withdraw the list of nominations sent by MVA govt

2 mins

Sulking Mungantiwar skips CM function

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' visit to Chandrapur on Friday attracted more attention not because it was his maiden tour after assuming office, but for the political twist provided by the absence of a senior-most BJP leader of the district, former minister Sudhir Mungantiwar.

1 min

HC bins plea seeking norms against ticket scalping

The PIL was filed by lawyer Amit Vyas alleging foul play during online ticket sales of British band Coldplay

1 min

Witness Identifies Siddique Shooters

BREAKTHROUGH | This serves as a key evidence directly linking the trio to Baba's murder

1 min

Gross loan irregularities in Kute's firm, says ED

₹2,467 Cr Fraud Case

1 min

Edu Institutions Asked to Mark Leaders' Anniversaries

The Maharashtra Government on Friday issued a circular directing all government and non-government schools and colleges across the state to commemorate the birth anniversaries of 45 national leaders and great personalities, along with national days, from the year 2025.

1 min

Gently, Uddhav shakes the political ground

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, on Friday, visited party founder Balasaheb Thackeray's under-construction memorial, which will witness the completion of the second and final phase before January 23, 2026.

1 min

Real estate sector in city faces growing complaints

PUNE | Homebuyers troubled due to delayed possession, poor construction, and incomplete amenities

2 mins

Yerawada Mental Hospital Extends its OPD Timing

The Regional Mental Hospital (RMH) at Yerawada in Pune has increased its Outpatient Department (OPD) timing to provide better care to patients.

1 min

Suryachiwadi Lake blooms with migratory birds

Birdwatching bliss

2 mins

Nylon Manja Threat Looms Over Sankranti

As Makar Sankranti approaches on January 14, a festival celebrated for its kite flying, it remains a cause for concern among bird lovers and residents.

2 mins

District sees shift in temp

PUNE

1 min

WeWork Expands in City

As IT and other companies have resumed hybrid and work-from-office modules, the demand for coworking spaces has increased in Pune.

1 min

Dhayari Troubled Due to Traffic Congestions

Residents in several areas of Pune are troubled by heavy traffic.

1 min

Empress Garden Flower Show from Jan 24

The much-awaited Empress Garden Flower Show Exhibition 2025 is scheduled to take place in Pune from January 24 to 27.

1 min

NCW raises concerns over Yerawada murder

The broad daylight murder of a 28-year-old woman in Pune's Yerawada area, where at least 20 people looked on in silence as her colleague attacked her with a koyta (machete), has drawn widespread condemnation.

2 mins

1 Ambulance for 120-bed Aundh Hosp

The ambulance facility at Aundh Chest Hospital (ACH) is facing significant challenges.

1 min

Timely CPR by cops saves man's life

The Inter-8 unit of Ahmedabad Traffic Police demonstrated quick thinking and exemplary action by rescuing a man who collapsed at the V K Petrol Pump in Odhav.

1 min

7-Year-Old Tests Positive for HMPV

Sabarkantha district has reported a worrying case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), with a 7-year-old child testing positive.

1 min

Narco reward policy a success

IMPACT | Since the policy was introduced in 2021, incentivizing informants and law enforcement officers, over 87,000 kg drugs seized, 2,500 arrested

2 mins

Surat school unveils first 5D lab

I.G. Desai Vidya Sankul, run by Sarvoday Charitable Trust, has unveiled a historic milestone in the Indian education system with the launch of the nation's first-ever Melzo Anubhav 5D Lab.

1 min

Campaign to shield kids from negative effects of social media

The Gujarat government's education department is set to roll out a circular addressing the rising concerns over the impact of social media and smartphones on children.

1 min

CM Patel Opens Global Patidar Biz Summit And Expo

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, addressing the inauguration of the Global Patidar Business Summit and Exhibition organized by Sardar Dham in Gandhinagar, mentioned that the Patidar community has made remarkable strides in development through visionary and forward-thinking initiatives.

1 min

Crackdown on Smuggled Chinese Thread

Surat police have intensified efforts against the illegal sale of Chinese thread, often used for kite flying, following alarming reports of injuries and fatalities.

1 min

VIPs Watch 'Match Fixing' - The Nation at Stake

Surat recently hosted the pre-release screening of the much-anticipated Bollywood film Match Fixing - The Nation at Stake.

1 min

No kite-flying on main roads, no DJ music: CP

In an order to maintain safety during the Sankranti festival, Hyderabad city police issued orders banning kite-flying on main roads and use of loudspeakers from January 13 to 15, 2025.

1 min

Telangana Hosts a National Workshop on Non-Communicable Diseases

Hyderabad witnessed a significant gathering of health experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders as the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) joined hands with the Telangana government to organize a two-day national workshop on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) on January 8-9, 2025.

1 min

AP Govt enters into MoU with Infosys for skill census pre-validation

Infosys will connect students to the learning pathways as part of digital learning and create user-friendly interfaces to facilitate continuous learning.

1 min

Panchayats Employees To Get Salaries Every Month: CM

The Telangana Government has decided to pay salaries to all the employees working in the Gram Panchayats on the lines of state government employees every month.

1 min

HYDRAA Demolishes Illegal Structures in Manikonda

Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Monitoring Agency (HYDRAA) has cracked down on illegal structures in Manikonda.

1 min

“We will rebuild AP and revive the construction sector” - CM

Naidu announced plans to attract Rs.4 lakh crore in investments, creating 4 lakh jobs in the immediate term and aiming for 20 lakh jobs over five years.

3 mins

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Inaugurates Mini Gokulams

Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Pawan Kalyan, inaugurated a Mini Gokulam (cow shelter) at Kumarapuram in the Pithapuram constituency on Friday.

1 min

Haryana Governor Visits Tirumala

Dattatreya called upon all of us to preserve all the Indian cultural traditions and customs in our country, and although the older generation is continuing this, the new generation needs to take it up.

1 min

Kerala Man Held in Mangaluru Cyber Case

The Mangaluru City Cyber Economic and Narcotics (CEN) Crime Police have arrested a Kerala-based man in connection with an online financial fraud case, police said.

1 min

Development works, caste census in focus at CLP meet

Parameshwara Explains

1 min

Man Held for Extorting Motorist

A man who fleeced a motorist of ₹1 lakh after faking an accident has been arrested by the Jayanagar police.

1 min

BJP Leader Slams Maoist Surrender

Objecting to the surrender of Maoists and calling it a \"farce\", Karnataka BJP General Secretary and MLA Sunil Kumar on Thursday said the Congress government in the state appears to have shifted from Gandhian principles to embracing Maoist ideology, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah becoming a member of the \"urban Naxal\" politburo.

1 min

Prajwal case: Charge framing deferred

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday, directed a trial court to defer framing charges of alleged rape and sexual assault against former Hassan MP and Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna until January 16, Live Law reported.

1 min

Vijayendra Meets Ex-Legislators To Strengthen BJP For Panchayat Polls

Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Friday held a meeting with the party's former legislators and defeated candidates in Assembly polls to chalk out a strategy to strengthen the party from the grassroots level and prepare it for the upcoming panchayat elections.

2 mins

Actor Kishore Kumar Ambassador for BIFFes

Actor Kishore Kumar G of 'Kantara' fame has been appointed as the ambassador for the 16th Bangalore International Film Festival (BIFFes) on Thursday.

1 min

Passenger traffic at Bangalore Intl Airport grows 9 pc to 40.73 mn

Big Jump

2 mins

All Accused in Renukaswamy Case in Court

All accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, including actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his friend, actress Pavithra Gowda, appeared before the session's court here on Friday.

1 min

Bribe: Lokayukta arrests Hassan Municipal Commissioner

Hassan City Municipal Commissioner T N Narasimha Murthy was caught red-handed by Lokayukta officials while accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh from a contractor on Thursday.

1 min

Meta's Fact-Check Dilemma

Meta's move undermines the idea of the primacy of truth. That truth, reached through calm and cold empiricism, needs to be aired

2 mins

BMC's Budget Spending Under Scrutiny

What is called for is an outcome budget or a stock take presented to the people before the next annual budget.

1 min

Kejriwal vs Modi: AAP faces high stakes in Delhi election showdown

With AAP's future at risk, Kejriwal battles Modi in a fierce Delhi election contest

3 mins

Jimmy Carter, Manmohan: Decency's legacy amid charismatic populism

Reflecting on two understated leaders who championed values over populist narratives and political gamesmanship

3 mins

PIO MP Arya Joins PM Race in Canada

India-born Canadian MP Chandra Arya, who slammed Khalistan supporters for celebrating the assassination of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and condemning the defacing of Hindu temples in Canada, has announced that he will run for the Liberal leadership with a campaign promising to make the country \"a sovereign republic\" with bold political decisions, not optional but a necessity now.

1 min

SL Buddhist Monk Jailed for Insulting Islam

A hardline Sri Lankan monk, Galagodaatte Gnanasara, who is a close ally of ousted former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been sentenced to nine months in prison for insulting Islam and inciting religious hatred.

1 min

TTP Militants Abduct 16 PAEC Workers

In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has reportedly abducted 16 employees of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC).

1 min

US House Passes Bill to Sanction ICC

The Bill is a response to the arrest warrants issued against Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant by the ICC

1 min

Absolute Devastation, Says PIO Resident

Situated some 32 km west of downtown Los Angeles, the Palisades neighborhood known for homes of celebrities, is now down to ashes.

1 min

Protests Over Student's Death in China

The death of a teenage boy in Pucheng, China, has ignited violent protests.

1 min

Gwalior, Bhopal divisions in final

Gwalior and Bhopal divisions moved into the final of the ongoing Hiralal Gaikwad Boys Under-18 Inter-Divisional Cricket tournament defeating Chambal and Indore divisions respectively.

1 min

Soumitra Das, Tanmay Majumdar Take Lead

20th Maharaja Yashwantrao Holkar National Bridge Competition

1 min

Indore Div Take Day I Honour at State-Level Athletics Competition

The state-level athletics competition for both men and women was inaugurated on Friday at the UTD-situated University Sports Complex, Indore.

1 min

Karnataka's Kirthana crowned senior Six Red Snooker champion

NATIONAL BILLIARDS & SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP | Breaking records, defying odds

1 min

Sports Increase Positivity & Efficiency: Singh

Khel Mahotsav Inaugurated With Applause

1 min

MLA Verma, Mayor Bhargava bat with enthusiasm

Second day of Media Series was a blast

1 min

Two-day Mr India Bodybuilding Competition from Today

Bodybuilders to showcase skills at Rajwada

1 min

Sachin Bhargo selected for Indian men's kho kho team for WC

Central India's Sachin Bhargo has made it to the Indian men's team for the inaugural World Cup Kho Kho, scheduled from January 13 to 19 at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi.

1 min

Inter-School Yoga Competition Begins

The inter-school Swami Vivekananda Yoga Sports Competition, organised by the Indore Corporation Yogasana Sports Association, commenced at Shri Vaishnav Academy on Friday.

1 min

Pratika & Tejal shine bright

DEBUTANT'S DELIGHT India Women secure 6-wicket win over Ireland

2 mins

Precision, Power, Perseverance Neeraj crowned world's best male javelin thrower of 2024

2024 STATS THAT MATTER

1 min

PCB Confirms CT Will Remain in Pak

The Pakistan Cricket Board has rubbished speculations that the ICC Champions Trophy will be moved out of the country due to delayed construction work at three stadiums that will host the event, starting February 19.

1 min

Rinku's six leaves St George's Park in shards

Groundstaff want 'Glass Breaker' signed

1 min

What's On The Cards?

Here's what the cards suggest for all zodiac signs from January 11 to January 24

1 min

Nitish Kumar's next move

Nitish Kumar, born on March 1, 1951, is the 22nd chief minister of Bihar since February 22, 2015, having previously held the office from 2005 to 2014 and for a short period in 2000.

2 mins

Folding into nature

With a verdant panoramic view of the mountains and deep woods of coconut and palm trees, the site lies plain with no special characteristics of terrain or landscape.

1 min

Beyond Workspace Boundaries

Ultraconfidential has redefined contemporary corporate design with its latest project: the new head office for Rockman Industries and Hero Electronix in Gurgaon.

2 mins

Wood you choose?

We may all become confused when we have to choose between engineered wood and genuine hardwood.

3 mins

The perfect temperature for your body and hair

The goldilocks zone: Finding your perfect temperature

1 min

The 8-hour diet plan to cut down the excess fat from your body

Weight loss is something that has to be approached with caution.

1 min

Foods that help in fighting water retention

Immobility does trigger water retention. This can happen even before your monthly period.

1 min

Can you eat anything on an empty stomach?

Some of us start the day with lemon water and honey while some would like to start the day with ginger tea.

1 min

I Hope I Will Retain My Title Next Year'

We catch up with TVS Factory-backed rider Sarthak Chavan to talk about what has been quite a busy 2024 with plenty of success

4 mins

Vibe check

With the launch of the Goan Classic 350, Royal Enfield have wrapped up the year of the Classic well

3 mins

DRIFTASTIC

TVS have modified a bunch of Ronin motorcycles for flat-track racing. They invited us over to spend an afternoon learning how to turn right to go left.

2 mins

Ram Charan and Shankar's political drama is grand and entertaining

TITLE: Game Changer DIRECTOR: S. Shankar CAST: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, Samuthirakani, S. J. Suryah, Srikanth WHERE: In Theatres RATING: ***

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The Roshan Stars

Hrithik Roshan: Was embarrassed when dad Rakesh Roshan pitched idea of The Roshans

2 mins

TMKOC actor Gurucharan Singh 'critical' & 'very disturbed'

is close friend Bhakti Soni revealed that his condition has deteriorated. Gurucharan has been unable to eat or drink for 19 days, leading to unconsciousness and hospitalization.

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Rashmika injured during gym session; Sikandar, Thama shoot temporarily halted

Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who will be seen next in the much-anticipated film Sikandar alongside Salman Khan, sustained an injury while working out in the gym.

1 min

Unveiling Tihar's Shadows

This seven-episode non-fiction series, based on the eponymous book by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Chowdhury, peels back the layers of one of India's most infamous institutions: Tihar Jail.

2 mins

Danfoss expands manufacturing footprint in India

Anil Ghegade, Senior Director, Danfoss India Innovation Center, on driving local innovation and growth

5 mins

RE reshaping wires and cables industry

Bhushan Sawhney, Executive President & Chief Business Officer (Cables), Polycab, talks on market evolution and innovations

4 mins

Several opportunities are emerging for precast technologies

Krishan Mohan Sharma, Head of India Operations, Vollert India, talks on driving precast tech adoption in India

2 mins

4 Companies To Watch In The Accelerating Gene Editing Race

Companies around the world are lining up for pole position in the race to develop gene editing technology that could change the world of biotech.

1 min

I let ChatGPT roast me—here's what happened

Digital twins are among the technologies, such as AI, that will revolutionize the supply chain and adjacent electronics market segments.

1 min

I'm never going to use voice controls for my tech, sorry - and I don't care how much better it is now thanks to AI

So Google wants me to start saying 'Hey Gemini' now, huh?

1 min

Scientists Make Groundbreaking Discovery While Studying Solar Farms in Minnesota

Researchers in the Midwest made a groundbreaking discovery about the positive impact solar panels can have in wildlife and ecological habitats, as reported by Tech Xplore.

1 min

Golden years, creative cheers

10 fulfilling hobbies to explore for relaxation and joy at home

2 mins

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