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Allies hopeful of clause tweak ahead of JPC on Waqf Bill final meet today

Though Opposition parties have requested to postpone the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, the panel is set to begin the two-day meeting to finalize the Bill on Friday.

WHY COMMON LAW IS SCEPTICAL OF PHILOSOPHY

T last November's F A Mann Lecture, Justice Philip Sales of the UK Supreme Court offered a compelling philosophical framework for understanding how purpose shapes the creation and interpretation of law.

Pentagon Deploys 1,500 Troops Along US-Mexico Border

The Pentagon said it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.

MoD Okays Mazagon Dock Bid for P75 Submarines

Six advanced submarines to be built under project

A few tweaks in draft sports bill?

THERE might be some changes to the proposed National Sports Governance Bill 2024 before it is tabled in the Parliament.

Israel Kills 2 Palestinians for Carrying Out Jan. 6 Attack on Bus in West Bank

ISRAELI forces have killed two Palestinian militants who carried out a deadly attack on a bus in the West Bank earlier this month.

Master old Kannada, folk literature to contribute to language: Hanur

STATING that a student of Kannada literature must have a strong grasp of folk literature, old Kannada, and other literary forms, writer Krishnamurthy Hanur said only this can help make a meaningful contribution to the language.

Govt stable, Congress united, BJP divided: CM

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the Congress government in Karnataka is stable and the entire party is united.

Apple, Google under scrutiny for UK mobile market practices

BRITAIN on Thursday opened investigations into the competitiveness of technology used by US giants Apple and Google in mobile devices.

Snakes with skin peeled off found in drainage

Reptile with their skins peeled off were found in a drainage on Hassan-Mysuru main road in Holenarasipur town on Thursday.

Unhappy domestic returns for big guns

ROHIT Sharma. Shubman Gill. Yashasvi Jaiswal. Ravindra Jadeja. Rishabh Pant. Shreyas Iyer... it's fair to say that the latest round of the Ranji Trophy had enough stars for a new constellation. Alas, it didn't matter that much as most of them were dismissed cheaply on a bowling day across the country.

Maruti Suzuki Cars to Become Expensive by Up to ₹32,500 From Feb 1

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) will be hiking the prices of its vehicles by up to ₹32,500 from February 1, 2025, to offset the rise in input costs.

Don't Take Precipitative Action Against Ravi, HC Tells CID

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) not to take precipitative action against BJP MLC CT Ravi, in connection with a case registered against him by the Bagewadi police, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Minister of Women and Child Development Laxmi Hebbalkar.

Venue changed, Mann to hoist flag in Mohali

PRO-Khalistani graffiti, slogans and flag were found on Nehru stadium walls in Faridkot where Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was to unfurl the National Flag on Republic Day.

Misri's 2-day China visit from Jan 26 to normalize ties between 2 countries

FOREIGN Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Beijing on a two-day trip beginning Sunday as India and China try to normalise their relationship that had been strained due to border tensions since 2020.

YouTube Premium Unveils New Features and Experiments for Enhanced Viewing

YouTube has announced exciting new features and experiments designed to elevate the viewing experience for Premium users.

Rising unsecured loans may pose NPA risks in FY26

THE rising stress levels in unsecured retail loan books of banks can spiral out of control and create asset quality risks this fiscal to the tune of 25% over the past fiscal's level, an international rating agency has warned.

India supporting Indonesia defence industrialisation

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto will be the guest for India's 76th Republic Day.

Champions League: Thrilling PSG comeback adds to Man City misery

PSG pushed Manchester City to the brink of Champions League elimination after coming from two goals down to win 4-2 on Wednesday, while Arsenal all but secured their place in the last 16.

BJP, JDS protest sacking of coop societies members

JDS and BJP workers staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office in Mandya accusing the district deputy registrar of cooperative societies of disqualifying co-operative society members as per the dictates of Congress leaders.

Strong Machine Tool Industry Vital for Robust Mfg Sector, Says HDK

A strong machine tool industry is essential for a robust manufacturing sector, said Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy.

Dr Reddy's profit up 2% at ₹1,413 cr; revenue at ₹8.4k cr

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Thursday said its consolidated net profit rose 2% to ₹1,413 crore in the third quarter of current financial year (FY25), driven by robust performance across markets.

Odisha lose but secure berth in WHIL final

DELHI SG Pipers showed great composure as Elodie Picard's brilliance between the sticks saw them earn a 3-2 shootout win against the Odisha Warriors in the Women's Hockey India League.

Scenic Raja Seat Decked Up for Grand Flower Show

The most scenic spot of Raja Seat in Madikeri has geared up to host the annual flower show.

Capex spends may not see sharp rise

Most analysts expect the capex allocation to rise by 10-12% over the actual capex in FY25

Lakshya, Sat-Chi bow out

ILL form continues to haunt most of the Indian shuttlers at the moment.

US sanctions start to impact supplies from Russia

Russian oil's share in BPCL's crude basket fell heavily

Global Leaders Call For Action On AI

LEADERS from various countries called for action on artificial intelligence and reforms as they brainstormed here during the five-day World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, which ends on Friday.

Shah in Gujarat: Now, people talk about Hindu identity with pride

HOME Minister Amit Shah on Thursday raised the matter of Hindu pride, observing how unlike in the past people today publicly acknowledge their pride in Hinduism.

NCLAT stays CCI's ban on WhatsApp-Meta data sharing

IN a relief to Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday suspended the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) five-year data-sharing ban between WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta Platforms.