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Manipur Accounted for 77% of Violence in Northeast Last Year

Strife-torn Manipur accounted for about 77% of all violent incidents in the Northeast in 2023-24, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs said in its annual report.

309 Illegal Houses Set for Demolition at Karanth Layout

As many as 309 houses and an apartment complex, which have been constructed illegally at Dr. Shivaram Karanth Layout in North Bengaluru, are set for demolition.

Indoor Heating Can Exacerbate Existing Respiratory Conditions

As winter sets in, respiratory illnesses often rise due to colder weather, low humidity, and increased indoor pollution.

Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares

Chess wizards from the country had a momentous 2024, rewriting history on multiple occasions. From D Gukesh's world title to Koneru Humpy's recent success at US, Indian chess just kept on giving, writes Swaroop Swaminathan

NorthEast sink Mumbai City FC 3-0 in ISL

NORTHEAST UNITED FC defeated Mumbai City FC by 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday.

Clock is ticking for famed duo

Once automatic choices in playing XI, out-of-form Sharma & Kohli under immense scrutiny

Pant & rest of batters lose plot as Oz take lead

ONCE again, it all began with a reckless shot by Rishabh Pant.

I enjoyed it a lot: Slot on Liverpool's 5-star show

LIVERPOOL moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Public Apology in Respect of Article Published on 2nd July & 16th Dec

This public apology addresses inaccuracies in two articles published on July 2nd and December 16th, 2024, concerning a public interest litigation case.

Income Tax dept denies report on using DigiYatra data to go after evaders

THE Income Tax Department has denied a TNIE report that said the tax department will be tapping Digi Yatra data to go after evaders.

Appeals court upholds $5mn award in sex abuse verdict against Trump

A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a jury's finding in a civil case that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.

De facto Syrian leader says polls after four years, plans to dissolve HTS

SYRIA's de facto leader said on Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country.

Lenacapavir named 'breakthrough of the year' drug for HIV care

IN a step to fight against HIV/AIDS, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV drug.

Main accused in MP gold, cash haul fears for life

THE Enforcement Directorate raid at the premises of crorepati ex-constable of Madhya Pradesh transport department, Saurabh Sharma and associates, led to ₹33 crore-plus movable and immovable assets.

Pak betting app scam: ED says promoters earned more than 50% profit

THE Enforcement Directorate's (ED) investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has revealed that alleged online betting website 'Magicwin', owned by Pakistani nationals has earned profits that were more than 50 percent of the total deposits made by the betting players.

Vajpayee's 'good governance', Modi schemes on BJP agenda

AFTER celebrating the Constitution Day, the BJP is gearing up for a year-long 'Sangathan Parva' coinciding with Atal Jayanti in which former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'good governance' will be highlighted.

Mixed bag for 'divided' Oppn in '24

WHEN the INDIA bloc made a stunning comeback in the 2024 Lok Sabha election - the world's largest democratic exercise - political pundits compared it with the successful 1977 model of the Opposition parties coming together to dislodge Indira Gandhi.

From logistics to innovation, India improves rankings in 10 yrs: Govt

OVER the past decade, India has cemented its position as the world's fifth-largest economy, demonstrating progress in areas ranging from logistics and innovation to security and cyber security, government sources said.

PK booked as police action on Bihar PSC candidates turns into major row

POLITICAL parties sought to corner the Nitish Kumar government on Monday, a day after police cane-charged and used water cannons against Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates protesting against alleged exam paper leak.

Dalit assaulted over 'conversion' in UP's Fatehpur

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday condemned the death of a Dalit youth in police custody at Dewas in Madhya Pradesh and said it is not possible without the support of the government.

The World Is Ending... Pass the Popcorn

Regimes toppling, countries threatening to vanish off the face of the earth. Wait, the earth may itself have officially entered an existential crisis in 2024. But Happy New Year

ECO-PRECARIAT STRUGGLES IN UNLIVEABLE CITIES

ENGALURU'S pleasant weather tag has taken a hit as the city saw extreme heat waves in the summer, followed by torrential rains that flooded various parts of the city.

Miscreants deface historical structure at Jodu Kalasa in Sudi; action sought

MISCREANTS are targeting neglected historical temples and deface them in the absence of people in Gadag. Some miscreants recently defaced the bottom portion of Kalyani Chaukya twin-towered temple which was built in the 10th century.

SIDDARAMAIAH: THE CONG BULWARK

ROM taking the fight against the Centre's alleged 'step-motherly' treatment of Karnataka to the national capital, to giving Congress a 'Karnataka model' to bolster its fight against BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Siddaramaiah has been at the centre of power, influence and controversies.

Ambulance shortage plagues

Remote villages along the borders of Chamarajanagar district are facing severe challenges owing to the unavailability of operational ambulances, causing significant hardship for residents.

SWM plant torments B'shankari residents

A BDA layout that was supposed to have a park larger than Lalbagh, supplying fresh air to the residents, is now suffocating them with a foul smell emanating from the BBMP's solid waste management plant.

Puja Held for Shivanna's Speedy Recovery

VILLAGERS of Doddagajanur offered a special puja at Mantalingaiah temple praying for the good health of actor Shivarajkumar who had undergone an operation for cancer in the United States.

Cops issue dos & don'ts for New Year celebrations

AS 2024 has come to an end and people are ready to welcome 2025 with celebrations, city police, considering the safety of the public, women and children, have made extensive security arrangements to prevent any untoward incident.

DC Inspects Preparations for 1st Cabinet Meeting at MM Hills

HECTIC preparations have started for the first-ever cabinet meeting to be held at MM Hills.

Two Techies Killed, 2 Injured as Car Rams Roadside Tree

TWO techies were killed and two more injured after the car in which they were travelling rammed a roadside tree on Chamaraja Double Road in the wee hours of Monday.