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US Prez Grants Clemency to Nearly 2,500 People, Most Ever in Single Day

President Joe Biden on Friday commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses in what the White House called the largest single-day act of clemency in US history.

Docs Say Saif Doing 'Very Well'; Minister Rejects Role of a Gang

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, undergoing treatment at a Mumbai hospital after suffering injuries in a knife attack at home, is doing \"very well\" and expected to be discharged in two to three days, doctors said on Friday.

Bid to murder charge added in PM security breach case

Three years after there was a major breach in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security, en route a rally in Ferozepur, Punjab – his convoy was blocked on a flyover for around half an hour – it emerges that the state police booked the accused under an attempt to murder charge eleven months after the incident, but kept this under wraps out of fear of antagonising farmers, whose protests had held up the PM, and who constitute an important vote bank.

Retired Judge to Mediate Sippy's Property Dispute

The Bombay high court has referred the property dispute between Ramesh Sippy, director of the iconic film Sholay, and his deceased brother Suresh Sippy's family for mediation.

Roy Writes to CM Soren Over Alleged Blanket Scam in State

Janata Dal (United) MLA from Jamshedpur (West), Saryu Roy, has written a letter to Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren alleging rampant irregularities in the purchase of blankets by the state government, people aware of the matter said on Friday.

India to be global EV production hub, says Toshihiro Suzuki

Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation plans to enter the electric small car segment in future after gathering experience from its first EV, SUV e VITARA which will make its global debut in India which will be the company's production hub, its Representative Director and President Toshihiro Suzuki said on Thursday.

Death Toll Hits 87 As Standoff Between Police And Miners Ends In South Africa

The death toll in a monthslong standoff between police and miners trapped while working illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa has risen to at least 87, police said on Thursday as they wound down a rescue operation that has pulled more than 240 survivors out from deep underground.

Seven Arrested for Extortion Bid: Police

Seven persons, allegedly associated with the notorious Rahul Singh gang of Jharkhand, were arrested with arms and ammunition and sent to judicial custody on Wednesday, a senior police officer said.

SC Issues Directives on Separate Toilets for Trans Persons in Courts

The absence of adequate washroom facilities undermines equality and poses a barrier to the fair administration of justice, the Supreme Court held on Wednesday, directing all high courts, state governments and Union territories to ensure the availability of adequate and inclusive washroom facilities across all court premises and tribunals in India.

3 Get Lifer for Kankali Temple Priest's Murder in Darbhanga

Three criminals were sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment by a court here on Thursday for the murder of a temple priest on October 14, 2021, besides imposing a fine of ₹1 lakh under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Chasing the monsoon, IMD in mission mode

With advancements in infrastructure and computing, it is equally important to continue to enhance satellite-based observations to improve weather and climate services

3 Rajasthan Universities Barred From Offering PhD Courses

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday debarred three private universities in Rajasthan — OPJS University (Churu), Sunrise University (Alwar), and Singhania University (Jhunjhunu) — from offering PhD courses for the next five years after finding them in violation of academic norms and compromising the integrity of the research degree.

Congress's Legacy of Unease With Legacies

On Wednesday, the Congress party shifted to a new address in the national Capital.

What EC data on women participation in polls says

While democracy calls for diverse representation, traditional gender roles continue to restrict women's participation in political spaces.

Isro satellites docked in space as part of SpaDeX successfully

ISRO on Thursday successfully performed the docking of satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) and the space agency also announced that post-docking, control of two satellites as a single object was successful.

Inspired by YouTube, girl murders grandfather with help of boyfriend

Inspired by YouTube, a class 11 student, along with her boyfriend, killed her grandfather at Kalibadi locality which falls under the jurisdiction of Mithanpura police station in Muzaffarpur district on Monday night, police said.

2 More Workers Die in Boiler Blast Incident, Death Toll Rises to Four

Two more workers succumbed to their injuries on Thursday following the boiler blast incident at an aluminium factory at Vaini in Samastipur district, bringing the death toll to four, police said.

Ex-minister Bhuiyan likely to join BJP

THE JMM LEADER CALLED RAGHUBAR DAS HIS BROTHER, AND SAID HE WILL JOIN THE SAFFRON PARTY ALONG WITH FAMILY

13-Year-Old Abducted and Gang-Raped by 3 Men in Phalodi, 1 Detained: Cops

A 21-year-old man was detained on Thursday from Balotra district after a 13-year-old minor in Phalodi district was allegedly abducted and gang-raped by three men on her way to school on Wednesday, police said, adding that he was the key accused in the case and was known to the girl's father.

Drug peddler arrested after encounter with police in Haridwar

SSP DOBHAL SAID A CASE AGAINST THE TWO ACCUSED UNDER RELEVANT SECTIONS OF NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES ACT HAS BEEN FILED

Six 'Members' of Radical Group Held in Manipur in Murder Case

Six suspected members of a radical Meitei group known as Arambai Tenggol were arrested in connection with the death of a person in Thoubal district of Manipur, police said on Thursday.

Delhi Police Arrest Jamshedpur Man in ₹11-Cr Cyber Fraud Case

The Team That Raided Sonu Kumar's Flat Late Tuesday Night and Seized SIM Cards, a Laptop, Mobile Phones, and Other Materials

Sindhu, Kiran George Cruise Into Quarters of India Open Badminton

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu progressed to the quarterfinals, while Kiran George delivered a gritty performance to keep the home flag flying in men's singles at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on Thursday.

Google Inks Pact to Buy Carbon Removal Credits from Indian Cos

Google will buy carbon credits from an Indian initiative that turns large amounts of agricultural waste into biochar – a form of charcoal that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and returns it to the soil, it said on Thursday.

Five Arrested in Missing Case of Two Sisters from Ranchi

Police on Thursday arrested five people in connection with a missing case involving two sisters, who were recovered from Karnataka on Wednesday, four days after they left home in Ranchi's Hindpiri area for Aadhar updation, officials familiar with the matter said.

LA 'Red Flag' wildfire warnings expire, but dangers still persist

Red Flag warnings advising of extreme wildfire danger expired across the Los Angeles area late on Wednesday, but forecasters warned that dry and windy conditions will persist on Thursday, and that the threat of blazes remained.

Blasts in Kyiv as UK's Starmer visits to ink '100-year' accord

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv on Thursday on an unannounced visit to sign a \"100-year accord\" and shore up support for Ukraine before Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Financials Lead Rise in Shares; Reliance, Infosys Results in Focus

Indian shares rose on Thursday, led by financials and tracking other global markets, after underlying U.S. inflation softened in December, boosting the likelihood of further rate cuts.

Infosys Beats Q3 View, Raises Full-Year Forecast

Q3 revenue rose 7.6% to ₹41,764 cr, beating average analysts' estimate of ₹41,278 cr

Govt Committed to Overall Development of Its Employees: Rajasthan CM

The Rajasthan government is committed towards the development of its own employees and have taken a slew of steps to address their demands in the last few years, chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Thursday.