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Trade deficit at a record $38bn as gold imports rise

NEW DELHI: India's merchandise trade deficit widened to a record $37.84 billion in November, driven primarily by surging gold imports and falling exports, a trend experts said threatens to add pressure on the rupee which is already strained by three months of portfolio outflows.

3 KILLED IN TWO ROAD ACCIDENTS IN NAINITAL: COPS

Three people have died in two separate road accidents in Nainital district, police said on Monday.

909 corruption cases filed against police since April 2022: RTI reply

Among the list of departments against whom corruption complaints have been filed since the launch of the state's anti-corruption helpline in April 2022, the Uttarakhand police has ranked the highest, according to a response to an RTI query.

FIRE BREAKS OUT AT FACTORY IN NARSAIN, DOUSED AFTER 15 HOURS

The fire personnel were able to douse the fire that broke out at a factory in Narsain on Sunday night after struggling for 15 hours, officials familiar with the matter said on Monday, adding that no casualties were reported as it was a weekend.

Law and order maintained in Uttarkashi, Govt tells HC

DEHRADUN: The state government on Monday reiterated in the Uttarakhand high court that law and order has been maintained in Uttarkashi even as the local administration continues to probe into the legality of the mosque, which has been termed illegal by the Hindu right-wing organisations.

Govt to set up 2,500-MW solar plants by 2027: CM

DEHRADUN: The state government has set a target to establish solar plants with a capacity of 250 MW in the domestic category and a total capacity of 2500 MW by 2027, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Monday.

Official: Need plans to preserve indigenous breeds of cow, buffalo

Additional chief secretary Anand Bardhan on Monday directed officials concerned to adopt result-based initiatives to preserve the indigenous breeds of cow and buffalo in the state.

Protesters to mobilise support in rural areas for strict land law

Intensifying their agitation demanding stringent land laws, activists under the banner of \"Mool Niwas Bhoo Kanoon Samanvaya Sangarsh Samiti\" will hold a mahapanchayat in Kirti Nagar village, Tehri Garhwal, on December 30 as part of the plan to extend their movement to rural areas to mobilise support, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

2 women among 5 held for 'shooting obscene videos' in Ganga canal

THE ACCUSED WERE DIVING INTO GANGA CANAL, INDULGING IN OBSCENE ACTS

Grap 3 curbs imposed as AQI worsens

NEW DELHI: The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR Monday invoked restrictive measures under stage three of the air pollution control plan amid a sharp dip in air quality due to unfavourable meteorological conditions.

Kejriwal set to take on sons of 2 former CMs

As the national capital heads for a high-octane assembly election, nothing exemplifies the contest more than the likely showdown in the city's highest profile seat - New Delhi - where former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal may face the sons of two former Delhi CMs.

Man killed, wife injured after car falls into gorge

THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN THE MAN DRIVING THE CAR LOST CONTROL NEAR THE KALSI AREA

276 edu volunteers appointed in schools facing teachers' shortage

RUDRAPUR: The district administration of Almora has appointed 276 education volunteers to teach in schools facing a shortage of teachers.

Man killed, wife injured after car falls into gorge

THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN THE MAN DRIVING THE CAR LOST CONTROL NEAR THE KALSI AREA

Seer's fast unto death enters 9th day as talks with distt admin fail

The fast unto death agitation of Matri Sadan seer Brahamachari Dayanand entered the ninth day on Sunday as the initial round of talks with the district administration failed to reach consensus.

RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIER FOR DRUGS ARRESTED

Dehradun police arrested a 42-year-old man for his alleged involvement in the manufacturing of illegal drugs under the guise of an herbal factory, a police official said.

279 Violations of land laws reported across state: Data

Uttarakhand government has found 279 alleged violations of the prevailing land laws in the state, with the highest 79 reported from Nainital, followed by Dehradun (78), Udham Singh Nagar (37), Haridwar (25) and Almora (24).

GANESH launched for Ayurveda promotion

DEHRADUN: A Global Ayurvedic Network for Excellence and Science Harmonisation (GANESH) was launched to promote Ayurveda and integrate traditional medicines with modern sciences in coordination with medical institutions, practitioners and researchers on the concluding day of the four-day World Ayurveda Congress in Dehradun on Sunday.

CHINA TOPS LIST OF COUNTRIES FACING DUMPING CASES BY INDIA

NEW DELHI: China topped a list of 20 countries with over 79% of total 43 dumping cases registered by India this year as the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is conducting an investigation into alleged damage to the domestic chemicals, glass, metals, fibres and plastic sectors.

South Korea opposition leaders offer to work with govt after tumult over martial law move

South Korea's opposition leader offered Sunday to work with the government to ease the political tumult as officials sought to reassure allies and markets, a day after the opposition-controlled parliament voted to impeach conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law.

HAND GRENADE FOUND NEAR PWD CONTRACTOR'S HOUSE IN IMPHAL

A hand grenade was reportedly found near the residence of a public works department (PWD) special contractor in Imphal East, under the jurisdiction of Heingang police station, on Sunday morning.

Prior sanction nod is not a shield for the corrupt, says SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has outlined the scope of immunity granted to public servants, making it explicit that the requirement of prior sanction to prosecute them is \"not a shield for corrupt practices\" and that the immunity cannot be misused by public servants to camouflage illegal acts as duties performed under the colour of their office.

39 Mahayuti leaders take oath as cabinet ministers

NAGPUR: A total of 39 leaders of the Mahayuti alliance were sworn in as Cabinet ministers in the Maharashtra government during a ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur on Sunday.

World crown will inspire kids to play professionally

BENGALURU: Indian chess is blazing a trail – with a double Olympiad sweep and now an 18-year-old world champion in the same year.

Jota rescues 10-man Liverpool in Fulham draw, Arsenal held

Diogo Jota rescued Liverpool as the Premier League leaders recovered from Andy Robertson's early red card to snatch a 2-2 draw with Fulham, while Arsenal's title challenge was dented by a goalless draw against Everton on Saturday.

Harikrishna: The Specialist On China in Gukesh's team

The 38-year-old Indian GM speaks about his understanding of Chinese players, Ding as a friend and how the team tucked away in Spain dealt with World Championship

Jadeja crosses the revolving door for Indian spinners

Ravindra Jadeja's inclusion means a different spinner has played in each Test in the series so far

No early breakthrough, rain spoils play on Day 1

BRISBANE: A day that started with so much promise at the Gabba ended as a damp squib, and the bigger concern is that the forecast for the rest of the Test isn't great either.

OpenAI fires back at Elon Musk's bid to block for-profit conversion

LOS ANGELES: OpenAI asked a federal judge in California, on Friday, to reject a request by billionaire Elon Musk to halt the ChatGPT maker's conversion to a for-profit company.

22 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

At least 22 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday, medics said, while the Israeli military said it targeted gunmen operating from shelters and aid storages.