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Russia turns off gas supply to Austria

RUSSIA's state-owned natural gas company Gazprom stopped supplies to Austria early on Saturday, according to the Vienna-based utility OMV after it said it would stop payments for the gas following an arbitration award.

Ramaswamy hints at massive job cuts

Entrepreneur-turned politician Vivek Ramaswamy, who along with Tesla owner Elon Musk has been nominated in-charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, has indicated a massive cut in federal government jobs in the United States.

5 Maoists shot dead in Ch'garh encounter

FIVE cadres of the outlawed CPI (Maoist), including two women fighters in uniform, were gunned down by security forces in an encounter on Saturday in the north Abujhmad area located along the edgy inter-district borders of Narayanpur-Kanker in Chhattisgarh.

Shah slams Soren for 'decline' in tribal population

HOME Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren of facilitating the settlement of Bangladeshi infiltrators.

Get Friday speeches vetted: Waqf Board head

IN what is decidedly the first such directive anywhere in the country, the Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board in the BJP-ruled state issued a circular to the Mutawallis (caretakers) of all mosques asking them to get the sermons they deliver every Friday afternoon before the prayer vetted by it.

Vote split threatens Sharad Pawar

MAHARASHTRA's first CM Yashwantrao Chavan was known as 'Saheb', and his birthplace Karad and district Satara always stood with him. His legacy is carried forward by another 'Saheb' - Sharad Pawar.

16 DRONES SEIZED IN A WEEK ON PAK BORDER IN PUNJAB

The Border Security Force (BSF) has seized 16 drones in Punjab along the Indo-Pak border within a single week, from November 9 to 15, officials said.

Tourism surge spells environmental crisis in U'khand's Panchachuli peaks

UTTARAKHAND'S Pithoragarh district is experiencing a rise in tourism, but this boom is taking a toll on the environment.

Bangla woman arrested in Surat for illegal entry, forged papers recovered

A Bangladeshi woman was arrested on Saturday in Gujarat's Surat four years after she entered India illegally, police said.

Road rage: UP minister's driver & PSO attacked in MP's Gwalior, 4 arrested

A personal security officer (PSO) and the driver of an Uttar Pradesh minister were allegedly attacked by a group of locals in the presence of the minister in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh.

WHEN JUSTICE RUNS IN VEINS

OR Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India on November 11, sticking to the letter of the law and living up to its spirit have been like walking on a razor's edge at times.

EC writes to Kharge, Nadda over poll code violations by senior leaders

THE Election Commission of India (EC) has written to the Congress and BJP chiefs Mallikarjun Kharge and JP Nadda respectively, following complaints of model conduct violation registered by the two parties against each other.

Diabetes stress hits 36% patients, says Lancet

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SCARCE

Military ties robust, Army chief to visit Nepal next week

IN a reflection of strong military ties, Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel will confer the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi at a special ceremony in Kathmandu.

PM embarks on 5-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil, Guyana

Modi to attend G20 meet in Rio, receive Dominica's highest honour

India, Japan sign pact to develop critical parts of stealth tech for warships

INDIA and Japan have signed an agreement for the co-development of specialised radio communication equipment in a move to boost stealth technology used by the Indian Navy in its warships and submarine.

Himachal moves SC after HC quashes appointment of 6 parliamentary secys

The Himachal Pradesh government has moved the Supreme Court seeking authorization of the appointment of six parliamentary secretaries which was recently quashed by the high court for being \"illegal and unconstitutional\".

LIVE EXCHANGE OF FUTURES & OPTIONS IN MAHA POLLS

This week, voters in Maharashtra have a date with democracy. The verdict will set the tone of national politics as it unveils a parade of epitaphs and obituaries on politicos and parties.

ENVIRONMENTAL COST OF CONVENIENCE

N my morning walks in the university campus where I am a scholar-in-residence, I initially saw piles of waste everywhere.

THE GANDHI TRINITY VS SOLO MODI

Parliament, where the numbers game wins, is familiar with double whammies. This time, the Congress will have a triple whammy when Priyanka Gandhi enters the Lok Sabha as a member from South India.

NAYANTHARA SPARS WITH DHANUSH OVER NETFLIX DOCU

ACTOR Nayanthara took to Instagram on Saturday to address a legal dispute involving actor-director Dhanush, accusing him of obstructing the making of her Netflix documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale.

Man held for raping, killing minor in Odisha

A 4-year-old minor girl was raped and murdered in a village under Paikmal police station in the district on Friday.

HC: Foreign surveys in India need Centre nod

THE Kerala High Court has raised concerns over a controversial survey involving questions relating to the Muslim community conducted in the state by an American company in 2010, calling it suspicious and recommending a further probe.

He's 'U-turn Kumaraswamy,' ridicules Zameer, accuses him of buying Muslim votes

We are going to correct him, he should not have gone to that extent, says Deputy Chief Minister

GIG WORKERS DENIED BASIC RIGHTS, MIN WAGES

THERE is an urgent need to clearly define who are gig workers and platform workers.

He's 'U-turn Kumaraswamy,' ridicules Zameer, accuses him of buying Muslim votes

HOUSING, Waqf, and Minority Welfare Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan on Saturday accused Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy of buying Muslim community votes even after stating that he does not require their votes.

KPCC SPOKESPERSON FILES ANOTHER PLAINT AGAINST SNEHAMAYI KRISHNA

JUST four days after filing a case against RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna in Devaraja police station, KPCC spokesperson M Lakshmana has filed another complaint against him with the Lakshmipuram police station urging the police to register an FIR under the Goonda Act and arrest him.

Cong needs to back CM's revelations with specifics

HERE is never a dull moment in Karnataka politics. It is full of twists and turns, with capricious elements thrown in abundance.

He's 'U-turn Kumaraswamy,' ridicules Zameer, accuses him of buying Muslim votes

We are going to correct him, he should not have gone to that extent, says Deputy Chief Minister

Actor Pratham files complaint against Darshan's fans

ACTOR Pratham has filed a complaint against around 60 fans of actor Darshan.