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77% of insurgency incidents in NE from Manipur alone: MHA

THE HOME MIN REPORT SUGGESTS THAT NO INCIDENT OF INSURGENCY WAS REPORTED IN MIZORAM SINCE 2019 AND IN TRIPURA BETWEEN JANUARY 2023 AND MARCH 31, 2024

India Declares 2025 as Year of Defence Reforms

India on Wednesday declared 2025 as the year of defence reforms and that the aim will be to facilitate rolling out integrated theatre commands to bolster synergy among the three services and transform the military into a technologically advanced combat-ready force.

Shiv Murti-Nelson Mandela tunnel faces green concerns

Objections raised Union environment ministry to take a final call on granting clearance to the project

MP to Translocate Four Tigresses to Rajasthan

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has directed the translocation of 15 tigers from the state to Rajasthan, along with Chhattisgarh and Odisha, as part of a major wildlife conservation initiative.

In a silver lining, state sees rise in groundwater level by 5.8m

The 2024 post-monsoon groundwater fluctuation report highlights a notable improvement in the state's groundwater levels, with the average depth having improved from 28.83m during the pre-monsoon period to 23.01m post-monsoon, showing an average rise of 5.82m.

Govt Finalises Land to Set Up Industrial Zones

In a bid to boost economic growth and industrial development, the Rajasthan government has finalized a land deal of 200-250 hectares for the establishment of logistic parks and industrial zones.

Cold Conditions Grip Rajasthan, Sikar Records 4°C

Cold conditions prevailed in parts of Rajasthan, with Sikar recording the lowest minimum temperature of 4 degrees Celsius (°C) on Wednesday morning, a MeT department spokesperson said.

Taekwondo association's fake mail ID used to verify forged docs: SOG

Days after the Special Operations Group (SOG) arrested the secretary of the Rajasthan Taekwondo Federation, Dinesh Jaggarwal, police has found that a fake email ID of the Indian Taekwondo Federation was generated in UAE from which fake sports certificates of the government job seekers were verified.

Three people injured in tiger attack in Dausa

Three people sustained injuries after a two-year-old tiger attacked them at Bandikui town in Dausa district on Wednesday morning, officials aware of the matter said.

10 Dead After Truck Crashes Into Crowd In New Orleans

At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured when a truck drove into a large crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter early on Wednesday, a city government agency said.

S Korea to send black box to US for analysis

South Korean investigators probing a Jeju Air crash which killed 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on its soil said Wednesday they will send one of the retrieved black boxes to the United States for analysis.

The magic of film theatres will never fade

In a recent interview with us, actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas had revealed that she would soon return to Indian films.

Vaishali Wins World Blitz Finals Qualifier, Enters Quarters

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali showcased her skill by winning the women's qualifier to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Blitz Championship here.

Chelsea title hope rocked by shock loss at Ipswich

Enzo Maresca admitted Chelsea should not think about challenging for the Premier League title after lowly Ipswich beat the Blues 2-0 at Portman Road on Monday.

Indian cricket has depth to fill Rohit, Virat void: Lehmann

Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers, feels former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup winner Darren Lehmann.

United in battle for survival as their losing run goes on

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said the English giants are in a battle for Premier League survival after Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford to inflict a fourth consecutive defeat on the hosts.

Raducanu Pulls Out of Aus Open Warm-Up With Back Problem

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu pulled out of the Auckland Classic on Tuesday with a \"back niggle\" in a blow to her Australian Open preparations.

Djokovic, Sabalenka Win Openers but Kyrgios Loses on Comeback

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International, but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury.

Banks to stick with CDs after 2024 supply jumps 50%

Indian banks will continue to rely on certificates of deposit for meeting short-term cash needs in the next quarter amid tight liquidity conditions, after fundraising through these instruments rose 50% year-on-year in 2024.

Gold Prices May Hit ₹90,000 in 2025 on Global Cues

Gold, a safe-haven bet, is likely to continue its record-smashing journey in the New Year, rising to Rs 85,000 per 10 grams and even Rs 90,000 level in domestic markets if geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainties continue.

Waaree Renewable Receives 2 GW Solar Project in Bikaner

Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd (WRTL) on Tuesday said it has secured its largest-ever order of 2 GW solar project from Sunbreeze Renewables Nine Pvt Ltd, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of Jindal Renewables.

India's Equity Benchmarks Have a Muted End to 2024

Indian benchmark indexes were muted on Tuesday, weighed by a drop in information technology stocks, while elevated U.S. Treasury yields continued to hurt emerging market assets.

Drugmaker Anthem Biosciences files draft papers for $397 mn IPO

Indian contract drug-maker Anthem Biosciences filed for a ₹3,395 crore ($397 million) initial public offering, draft papers showed on Tuesday, at the fag end of what has been a red-hot year for companies listing on the stock market.

India's 10-Year Bond Yield Falls Most in Four Years in 2024

India's benchmark 10-year bond yield posted its steepest decline in four years in 2024 as the government's fiscal discipline and inclusion of debt in global indexes boosted demand, while investors awaited the start of the domestic rate easing cycle in 2025.

Jute industry grappled with poor demand, 'subdued' prices in 2024

The jute industry faced a nearly \"30% reduction in demand\" for food grains and sugar packaging bags, resulting in trimmed working hours in mills in 2024, while subdued prices for the finished product and the raw material affected both millers and farmers, stakeholders said.

Reliance Spends $13 Billion on Acquisitions in 5 Years

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd has spent $13 billion on acquisitions in the past five years across new energy, telecom, retail, and media businesses to script a pivot away from core oil and petrochemicals businesses to clean energy and consumer-facing verticals.

Apr-Nov fiscal deficit at 52.5% of full-year target

Centre's fiscal deficit target is 4.9% of the gross domestic product for FY25

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Reach Divorce Settlement After 8 Years

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history but not every legal issue between the two.

Arrest Warrant for Ousted Prez Yoon

A South Korean court issued an arrest warrant for embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been suspended from power over his short-lived martial law declaration, according to investigators.

South Korean Govt Probes Barrier Hit in Jeju Air Crash

Officials suggested a bird strike but experts flagged the barrier; as video shows the Boeing 737-800 bursting into flames upon collision