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Capitol Attack Panel: Biden Pardons Members

Pardons Announced Ahead of Trump's Inauguration Lays Groundwork for an Even More Expansive Use of Remission

Lifer till death for RG Kar accused

A Sealdah court on Monday sentenced Sanjay Roy, the lone accused in the horrific rape-murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August last year, to life imprisonment till death.

Gift to US: Surat bizman creates Trump replica in lab-grown diamond

A Surat-based diamond businessman has created a replica of Donald Trump using a 4.30-carat lab-grown diamond.

Admin bans community feasts in village hit by mysterious deaths

EVEN as the high-level inter-ministerial team visited remote Budhal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Monday to ascertain the cause of the 17 deaths in three families due to a mysterious illness, the administration sealed the spring in the affected village after water samples from it tested positive for a few pesticides and insecticides and also banned community feasts in the village.

Kurnool's sanitation crisis worsens amid cleanup efforts

KURNOOL city's sanitation crisis continues as municipal corporation workers' efforts to clean canals and drains inadvertently worsen waste buildup.

SEBI May Extend Time to Fix MF NAV

To ease the implementation of directions on upstreaming of client funds, the markets watchdog is planning to extend time to stock brokers/clearing members to un-pledge units of overnight mutual fund schemes and place redemption request with funds houses, after the close of market hours.

Plans on anvil to set up industrial hub in Kavali

THE State government is advancing plans to establish a mega industrial hub in Kavali mandal, set to transform the industrial landscape of Nellore district.

NCLT Orders Liquidation of Go First

Airline becomes the second carrier in four months to face liquidation after Jet Airways

Tax sops likely for brownfield projects

FACED with slow uptake in private investment, the government may announce some tax sops in the Budget this year for encouraging new investments by companies.

Defamation proceedings against Rahul stayed

THE Supreme Court on Monday stayed trial court proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed against him for alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Every Step You Take, They'll Be Watching You

There are many lessons from the work-life balance debate. One is for leaders to watch their words. Another is to recognise the generational shift in attitude towards work

SA Police Hunt for Kingpin of Illegal Mining

POLICE in South Africa said Monday they had launched a manhunt for the alleged \"kingpin\" behind an illegal mining operation where scores of bodies have been recovered after he escaped from custody.

Special session on 42% BC quota on the anvil

TG govt weighing in legal options to align its strategy on quota with the SC's previous rulings capping quota to 50%

Dixon Profit Rises 77.5% Fueled by Mobile Biz Growth

Dixon Technologies reported a 77.5% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹171.19 crore for the third quarter of current financial year (FY25).

Camp Launched in Tirupati to Improve Maternal Health

THE Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), in collaboration with UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), launched the year-long 'Aarogya Yog Yatra' campaign in Tirupati on Monday to promote holistic wellness and maternal health across India.

Chinta Urges TTD to Allocate Housing Plots for Employees

CONGRESS senior leader Dr Chinta Mohan has urged the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to allocate housing plots to priests, chief priests, and permanent employees at Alipiri-Peruru, criticising the current allocation near Puttur.

RBI Eases Settlement Guidelines for ARCs

THE Reserve Bank has provided a level playing field to asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) with banks and non-banking financial companies by easing norms for settling dues payable by borrowers.

CM Showcases State's Investment Opportunities to Swiss Biz Leaders

Emphasises AP's strengths in sectors like pharmaceuticals, textiles, and rail components

Land Resurvey Begins in AP as Complaints Pour In

The State government kicked off another round of land survey (re-survey) on Monday after the revenue and land survey officials concerned are said to have received more than 2.8 lakh complaints across the State alleging irregularities and confusion over the previous land survey.

Birla expresses concern over short duration of Parliament sessions

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday expressed concern and anguish over planned disruptions of House proceedings, decline in the number of sittings, and erosion of dignity and decorum of legislatures across the country.

Sinner beats dizziness, Rune in round four

JANNIK Sinner battled dizzy spells on Monday to reach an Australian Open quarter-final against Alex de Minaur, admitting a long interruption when he accidentally broke the net was \"big, big luck\".

SA20: Sunrisers enter play-offs

SUNRISERS Eastern Cape defeated Durban Super Giants by six wickets to enter the playoffs of the SA20 here.

Banana prices soar, Pulivendula ryots rejoice

Farmers attribute price hike to reduced production in Gujarat and Maharashtra, hit by heavy rains & crop diseases

Brick kiln owner, 4 others held for assaulting 3 workers

THREE workers were allegedly tied and beaten up with iron pipes by a brick kiln owner and his associates after a dispute over their return to workplace and advance payment at Gandhi Nagar three days ago.

AP's eco-friendly toys to shine at R-Day show

Etikoppaka toys, depicting mythological figures & designs inspired by ancient civilizations, reflect rich heritage

2025 World Cup set to be hosted in India, confirmation soon

THE official announcement may take a few more days, but in reality, India was pencilled in to host the 2025 World Cup by FIDE (chess' governing body) last year itself.

Govt Selects 24 Cos Under PLI Scheme For White Goods

The government has selected 24 companies under the third round of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods.

Iranian Court Hands Death Sentence to Popular Singer for Blasphemy

AN Iranian court has sentenced popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to death on appeal after he was convicted of blasphemy, local media reported on Sunday.

Skywatch time as rare celestial show begins

IN a rare celestial event, seven planets of the Solar System will align by March this year.

Pragg wins; Gukesh draws

INDIAN Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot P Harikrishna, while Arjun Erigaisi settled for a draw in the second round of the 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament here.