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ICSSR institutions face crisis due to delay in 7th Pay Commission

NEW DELHI: Institutions affiliated to the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), the national body that oversees research in the social sciences in the country, have been facing an escalating financial crisis, one that has adversely impacted both recruitment and retention of qualified staff, for the last eight years.

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.

11 distts at very high risk of flood, drought

A new report has mapped districts across India that are vulnerable to climate hazard events such as floods and drought.

Law and order maintained in Uttarkashi, Govt tells HC

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.

Political vendetta or zero tolerance to corruption? TDP actions ignite debate

HYDERABAD: The Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) registered a case against YSRCP general secretary and Rajya Sabha member Y Vijay Sai Reddy and others on December 2 for allegedly coercing K V Rao, original promoter of Kakinada Sea Ports Limited (KCPL) and Kakinada Special Economic Zone to transfer his majority shares to Auro Infra Pvt Ltd for a nominal price when the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government was in charge of the state between 2019 and 2024.

Immunity for public servants not to shield the corrupt: 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.

BPSC annuls Bapu Centre exam

ADG (POLICE HEADQUARTERS) KUNDAN KRISHNAN SAID POLICE WOULD CHASE ALL EXAM MAFIA, TRACING THEIR FAMILY TREES TO FIND OUT HOW THEIR ECONOMIC PROSPERITY ROSE

India, Lanka to ramp up defence, trade ties

India and Sri Lanka Monday adopted a futuristic vision to expand their partnership, resolved to soon conclude a defence cooperation pact and decided to ramp up energy ties by establishing electricity grid connectivity and multi-product petroleum pipelines.

How is shouting religious phrases an offence, asks Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday asked how raising the slogan of \"Jai Shri Ram\" a criminal offence.

Prayers for world peace, welfare begin at Bodh Gaya temple

GAYA: The Kagyu Monlam Chenmo, the grand worship for world peace and welfare and salvation of all living beings on the earth began in Mahabodhi Temple premises at Bodh Gaya on Monday in the leadership of 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje, the supreme religious head of the Tibetan Kagyu tradition of Buddhist oldest Mahayana sect.

BIHAR CAN'T BE RUN WITH A TIRED CM AND RETIRED BABUS: TEJASHWI

SAHARSA: RJD leader and former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav made a scathing attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday and said that the state couldn't be run by a tired CM and retired bureaucrats.

MANIPUR CM CONDEMNS KILLING OF BHAR WORKERS, TO GIVE ₹10L EX-GRATIA

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has strongly condemned the killing of two migrant labourers from Bihar in Kakching district and announced an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh for the next of kin of the two deceased.

Race to 2025: Tejashwi's solo promises prick Cong in Bihar

Ahead of assembly elections in 2025, a difference of opinion has cropped up in Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) with Congress cautioning RJD leader and former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav to take into confidence all allies before announcing any programme or scheme.

BJP-Cong tirade goes on as Upper House debates Constitution

NEW DELHI: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress continued to trade blows as the Rajya Sabha took up the debate on the 75th anniversary of the Constitution on Monday.

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.

Raring to go @90, Benegal is "working on two to three projects"

Many would consider turning 90 a significant milestone in life, but filmmaker Shyam Benegal doesn't attach too much importance to birthdays. \"We all grow old. I don't do anything great (on my birthday). It may be a special day, but I don't celebrate it specifically. I cut a cake at the office with my team,\" he said.

Resilience and self-belief are my biggest learnings in the past 15 yrs

Jacqueline Fernandez has completed 15 years in the industry, and while the actor has seen many successes during this decade-and-a-half, she has also faced some rather tough times.

Sundeep Kishan on Allu Arjun stampede case: Actors are worried about fans' safety

Actor Allu Arjun was recently arrested in connection with a fan's death in a Hyderabad theatre stampede at the premiere of his film, Pushpa 2: The Rule.

Money isn't the reason I play chess, but means a lot: Gukesh

SINGAPORE: The \"multi-millionaire\" tag does \"mean a lot\" to new world champion D Gukesh, but he doesn't play the game for material gains but for that unbridled joy, which he has been able to retain since the time a chessboard used to be the \"coolest toy\" for him.

NZ power to huge lead in third Test as England crumble

England's hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as they capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs.

Iniesta bids farewell to glittering career

Retiring Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta bid farewell to his playing career Sunday in an exhibition match between Barcelona and Real Madrid greats in Tokyo and will now look to go into coaching.

Head and Smith put Australia in control of third Test against India

BRISBANE: Twin century-makers Travis Head and Steve Smith put on a magnificent fourth-wicket partnership as Australia reached a commanding 405-7 at stumps on day two of the third Test against India on Sunday.

Error-prone Real Madrid held 3-3 by Rayo Vallecano in La Liga

Rayo Vallecano prevented Real Madrid from taking provisional control of La Liga by holding the European champions' to a pulsating 3-3 draw on Saturday.

Keeper struck by object, teams finish tie without attacks

Bochum's goalkeeper was struck on the head by an object apparently thrown from the stands at Union Berlin and both Bundesliga teams left the field.

FPIs return to Indian equities, infuse ₹22,766 cr this month

NEW DELHI: Foreign investors have made a strong comeback to Indian equities with a net investment of ₹22,766 crore in the first two weeks of December driven by expectations of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

India seeks stricter WTO fishing rules

NEW DELHI: India has pitched at the WTO for stricter norms on subsidies granted by countries that are engaged in high seas fishing activities, an official said.

COAL IMPORTS RISE 4% IN APR-OCT PERIOD

The country's coal import rose by 4.2% to 162.45 million tonnes (mt) in the April-October period of the current fiscal year compared to 155.87 mt in the year-ago period.

Nations other than India gain more from US-China trade war: GTRI

NEW DELHI: Mexico, Canada, and 10-nation Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN benefited more from the US-China trade war than India, economic think tank GTRI said in a report.

GNG ELECTRONICS FILES IPO DRAFT PAPERS WITH SEBI

NEW DELHI: GNG Electronics Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).

Hinduja Group to close RCap deal by Jan-end

Hinduja plans to keep RCap's management intact while it adds new board members