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LA Wildfire Toll Surges to 24, With Forecast for Winds Reaching 70 mph

AFTER a weekend spent blocking the explosive growth of fires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters got a slight break with calmer weather but cast a wary eye on a forecast for yet more wind.

'Kamla' performs rituals in Niranjani Akhara at Sangam

AMONG the thousands of foreigners at the Mahakumbh that began on Monday at Prayagraj, one stood out. She was Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

Guv Assures Action on Bihar Question Paper Leak

BIHAR Governor Arif Mohammed Khan finally stepped into the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor's fast-unto-death, which entered its 12th day on Monday.

Get ₹1L for 4 kids, Brahmin couples assured

MP Parshuram Welfare Board chief Vishnu Rajoria has urged Brahmin couples to have four children to save their community and Sanatan Dharma, for which he promised a reward of ₹1 lakh each.

After poll drubbing, Chavan may replace Patole in Maha Cong rejig

THE Congress central leadership has decided to replace party's Maharashtra president Nana Patole as part of an exercise to revive the party, which suffered a severe drubbing in the assembly elections, sources said.

53 Years After Statehood, Meghalaya Gets 1st University

MEGHALAYA got its first state-owned university on Monday, 53 years after attaining statehood.

Mom Electrocutes Man for Molesting Minor Daughter

A woman electrocuted a young man to death allegedly for molesting her minor daughter at Radhanagar in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district.

Vaishnaw fact-checks Zuckerberg over India Lok Sabha poll remark

UNION Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday called out Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, stating that his claim about the ruling party losing the 2024 polls in India post-Covid was \"factually incorrect\".

Centre set to map land along national highways to pave way for projects

THE ministry of road transport and highways will begin a comprehensive exercise to identify unutilised land parcels within and outside the right of way (RoW) along the national highways, officials said.

5 mn Indians now hold US visa, says Garcetti

THE outgoing United States ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Monday that over 5 million Indians currently hold American visas, with visa issuances spiking by more than 60% since his appointment as his country's envoy here.

Indo-B'desh diplomatic row escalates over border tussle

Bone of contention

Budget Blueprint: Making MSMEs a Growth Engine

The transformation of India's micro, small and medium enterprises or MSMEs represents perhaps the most significant opportunity for achieving inclusive growth in this decade.

Track 2 Can Make Way Where Track 1 Can't

Some analysts are saying Pakistan has re-entered Bangladesh for instigating action against India. The truth is they never fully left. India's quiet diplomacy is also not without action

42 Arrested So Far For Abuse Of Dalit Girl In Kerala

The number of people arrested in connection with the sexual abuse of a minor Dalit girl in Pathanamthitta has gone up to 42, with 29 more cases registered in four police stations in the district, the police said on Monday.

KMF Partners With Chai Point To Help Set Record At Kumbh Mela

KARNATAKA Milk Federation (KMF) has partnered with Chai Point to supply 20 lakh litres of milk for visitors and devotees attending the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.

HC Junks Plea By Jaya's Kin Seeking Right Over Confiscated Valuables

The petition was filed by former chief minister's niece and nephew

Surjewala Hints at Reshuffle After Ministers' Appraisal

Calls for discipline, wants ministers, MLAs to toe high command's line

CONTRACTORS WARN OF PROTESTS, GIVE MINISTERS 7 DAYS TO ACT

Pending Bills

Boards/corpns: A fresh fissure between CM, DCM camps?

THE appointments to boards and corporations is likely to create a rift in the ruling Congress, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar here on Monday saying that he will reshuffle the list being prepared by the panel headed by Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara.

Five Ministers 7 Days To Act 'BJP Govt To Blame For Bill Payment Issues'

The state government is facing a tough situation to clear the pending bills of contractors due to the crisis created by the previous BJP government, alleged PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi.

Bihar man held for cutting cows' udders

A 30-year-old man from Bihar was arrested for allegedly slashing the udders of three cows in Vinayaka Nagar, Cottonpet.

Forum accuses Modi govt of ignoring farmer leader on fast-unto-death

HUNDREDS of farmers took to the streets to extend their support to the nation-wide protest called by Samyukta Kisan Morcha against the Central government for ignoring farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is currently holding a fast-unto-death at the border of Punjab and Haryana, demanding the implementation of minimum support price (MSP) for all crops.

Despite price rise, people throng mkts for Sankranti shopping

Customers were busy buying flowers, fruits, sugarcane and other items

AIDSO protests 10% hike in UoM exam fee

MEMBERS of the All India Democratic Students' Organisation (AIDSO) staged a protest on Monday against the annual 10% hike in examination fees by University of Mysore, which has now exceeded Rs 3,300 per semester.

Civic forums demand new train between Arasikere and Mysuru

MEMBERS of civic forums comprising senior citizens and various voluntary organisations of Holenarasipur town have urged Hassan MP Shreyas Patel to take steps to have a train service between Hassan and Mysuru via Holenarasipur.

Prof Muzaffar Assadi & Na D'Souza did not receive much recognition for their writing

AKKAMAHADEVI Women's University retired vice-chancellor and writer Prof Sabiha Bhumigowda expressed concern that political thinker Prof Muzaffar Assadi and writer Na. D'Souza did not receive much recognition for their writing.

Will Keep Promise on J&K Statehood: Modi

Omar heaps praise on PM, thanks him for fair polls

Sabalenka, Zverev ace tests on opening day

ARYNA Sabalenka powered past Sloane Stephens to begin her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday with Alexander Zverev and Zheng Qinwen also winning as storms caused havoc on day one of the Grand Slam.

Ongoing HIL to act as selection trials

THE ongoing Hockey India League (HIL) will also act as selection trials for both the men's and women's teams ahead of the next edition of the Pro League, scheduled to begin in Odisha in February.

Veteran Shami's return biggest talking point

Left is the new right