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Khalid, Imam fail to get SC bail, barred from appeal for a yr
THE Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case, noting that the material against them attracted a prima facie case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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January 06, 2026
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India urges nationals in Tehran to exercise caution as protests spread
INDIA on Monday advised its nationals in Iran to exercise due caution and avoid nonessential travel amid a widening wave of protests triggered by the country's worsening economic situation.
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January 06, 2026
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Unsteady income bane for gig workers
EVEN as the debate around gig workers' earnings refuses to die down, HR and staffing solution companies point to wide disparities in monthly average incomes and tough work conditions, leading to high attrition rate.
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January 06, 2026
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Remarks on women of bihar land MLA’s husband in deep soup
THE Jamshedpur Civil Court on Monday received a complaint against Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of the MLA from the Someshwar Assembly constituency in Uttarakhand, for using objectionable and derogatory remarks about the women of Bihar.
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January 06, 2026
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State of affairs: '85% fail to get psychiatric care'
NEARLY 85% of people in India suffering from psychiatric disorders do not receive timely or appropriate care, mental health experts said.
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January 06, 2026
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Cold and dry air: A hidden trigger for chronic illness
THE cold weather in winter increases the risk of illnesses as viruses spread more easily indoors and cold and dry air can weaken respiratory defences, making people more susceptible to infections and triggering chronic conditions.
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January 06, 2026
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'Fake' IAS officer, who tried to clear exam 4 times, held in Palamu
A man, who had been posing as a senior IAS officer for the last seven years, has been arrested in Jharkhand’s Palamu.
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January 06, 2026
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TRANQUILLISER DART FOR MAN-EATER GUJ FOREST SPOTTER, KILLS HIM
TRAGEDY struck twice within 24 hours in Gujarat's Junagadh district after a tranquilliser dart meant for a man-eater lioness accidentally hit a forest tracker who was part of a team to trap the animal, killing him on Monday.
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January 06, 2026
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1/3rd of South Indians may not respond to a heart drug, says study
A research study led by the Department of Genetics at the University of Madras (UoM) has found that a widely prescribed heart medication — clopidogrel — may not work effectively in one out of three heart patients in South India due to genetic and clinical factors.
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January 06, 2026
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Use of VPN banned over security issues
TO tighten digital surveillance and prevent misuse of social media platforms, the authorities have imposed a ban on use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services in Kashmir district, including Srinagar and four districts of Jammu region.
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January 06, 2026
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SC signs MoU with Bhutan for law clerks
CHIEF Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said on Monday that the Supreme Court has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the apex court of Bhutan to facilitate the exchange of young legal professionals.
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January 06, 2026
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Buzz over new role for Tharoor as he re-engages with state leadership
CONGRESS MP Shashi Tharoor appears to be moving closer to the party’s organisational mainstream in Kerala and Delhi, even as speculation grows within the party that the high command may be exploring a larger role for the four-time Thiruvananthapuram MP, according to party sources.
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January 06, 2026
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SKIN CARE PRODUCT THAT SUITS ONE MAY CAUSE ACNE IN OTHERS
SKIN care has become a major trend among youngsters, thanks to social media.
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January 06, 2026
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India needs $100 bn to meet gap in Himalaya climate funding: Report
INDIA'S Himalayan region requires approximately $102 billion per year to address adaptation and mitigation costs associated with climate change, according to a synthesis report from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).
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January 06, 2026
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'You didn't even spare God': SC raps former TDB member
DECLINING to intervene in a petition filed by former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) member K P Shankar Das in the Sabarimala gold robbery case, the Supreme Court on Monday made a scathing observation, \"you did not even spare God.
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January 06, 2026
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Plea against PM's chadar offering in Ajmer rejected
THE Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition to restrain Prime Minister Narendra Modi from offering ceremonial chadar at the tomb of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti during the 814th annual Urs at Ajmer Sharif Dargah.
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January 06, 2026
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91-yr-old becomes state's second skin bank donor
DONATING her organs after death had been a lifelong wish of Anandavalli Ammal.
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January 06, 2026
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CRICKET STANDOFF BAD AUGURY FOR BIG EVENTS
I HE week past was one of the most volatile in subcontinental cricket.
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January 06, 2026
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'PATIENTS USUALLY PRESCRIBED TWO DRUGS'
DOCTORS usually prescribe two anti-platelet drugs to ensure patients with stents do not suffer stent thrombosis, says Dr Harikrishnan S, professor and HOD of cardiology department at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Kerala, in an interview with Unnikrishnan S. Edited excerpts:
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January 06, 2026
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ADDRESS 'EMBEDDED TAXES' THAT INFLATE HEALTHCARE COSTS
NDIA'S Union Budget 2026-27 holds significant promise, given the slew of reforms in 2025 such as the New Labour Code and Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation.
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January 06, 2026
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J&K should be integral part of India: UK MP
MAKING a strong and unequivocal statement on Jammu and Kashmir, senior British MP Bob Blackman asserted that the entire region should be an integral part of India.
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January 06, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
THE DEVIL IN CRYPTO DETAILS
With cryptocurrency exchanges failing in various jurisdictions, owners of digital assets like bitcoin and ethereum must know what happens next. The Madras High Court's recent judgement in Rhutikumari highlighted a divergence in the emerging jurisprudence on such cases. Users must read the fine print
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January 06, 2026
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Venezuela crisis may unlock ONGC dues
THE US-led restructuring of Venezuela government may pave the way for India’s oil sector to unlock close to $1 billion in long-pending dues in the Latin American country.
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January 05, 2026
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Pak's ISI continues to spy in India: Agencies ask govt to warn forces
INTELLIGENCE agencies, in their report to the government, have warned that Pakistan's external spy agency ISI is contnuing with its efforts to expand espionage network in India, and suggested that the country's forces should be on high alert in view of this.
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January 05, 2026
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Rlys plans AI cameras to locate wildlife from 500m away to curb track mishaps
THE Railways is working closely with experts to develop an AIdriven high-powered camera system to capture images of wild animals such as elephants and lions when they cross railway tracks or remain in close proximity, even at deep night.
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January 05, 2026
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New SG Pipers coach Oudenaller aims for revival
THE main priority for new SG Pipers coach from Netherlands, Tim Oudenaller, is to integrate the thirteen Indian players with the seven foreigners.
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January 05, 2026
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‘Govt should increase PLI support to solar sector in Budget 2026’
AS India is aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2070, a commitment made at the COP26 summit, usage of solar energy is gaining momentum.
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January 05, 2026
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Thackerays promise free power, Marathi mayor to Mumbai for BMC polls
'Open space, plots for private developers'
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
Nearly a year after SC order, retired HC judges still waiting to get ad-hoc benches
NEARLY a year after the Supreme Court cleared the decks for appointing ad hoc judges in high courts to tackle pending criminal cases, the Union law ministry is yet to get any recommendation from any of the HC collegiums to appoint retired judges on an ad hoc basis.
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January 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Kottayam
China on mind, army to up the ante along LAC's middle sector
THE Indian Army will conduct a major academic exercise on January 7 focussing on the Middle Sector of the Line of Actual Control with China, driven by growing concerns over Chinese assertiveness, enhanced infrastructure development across the border, and unpredictable People's Liberation Army patrol behaviour.
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