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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 42 in Gaza

ISRAELI strikes killed at least 42 people in Gaza, including children, overnight and into Friday, hospital and emergency response workers said, as health workers and Israel's military traded claims over reported evacuation orders for two hospitals in the territory's largely isolated north.

Life term for all 28 convicts in Kasganj killing

A special NIA court on Friday awarded life imprisonment to 28 convicts involved in the killing of ABVP activist Chandan Gupta during the Kasganj violence in Uttar Pradesh on January 26, 2018.

Missing C'garh journo's body found in tank

A 33-year-old journalist from the Bijapur district in south Chhattisgarh, who had been missing for the last couple of days, was found dead in a septic tank on Friday evening, police said.

My apology was to Manipur victims, not to others: CM

MANIPUR Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday said his recent apology was directed specifically to the victims of the ethnic conflict and not to anybody else.

Shah, Omar agree to disagree on restoration of normalcy in J&K

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said normalcy has not been fully restored in J&K.

Immolation bids amid stir over waste disposal

Protests in Pithampur over Union Carbide, MP CM calls for caution

Bihar on boil as protests against paper leak hit road & rail traffic

PROTESTS intensified in Bihar's capital, Patna, on Friday, a day ahead of the Bihar Public Service Commission holding a re-test of the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE), 2024, for select candidates.

Maha tops in FDI, gets 31% of total investment

MAHARASHTRA has emerged as the top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal year, attracting ₹1.13 lakh crore, according to data shared by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Once fierce & held captive, now age catches up with Vikram, his release

IN a heart-rending development at the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the release of Vikram, a tiger imprisoned for five years following allegations of killing three beat watchers in the Dhikala zone, has been hindered by his age.

CBI Doesn't Need State Consent to Register FIR Against Centre's Officials

The Supreme Court has said the CBI does not require the permission of state governments to register an FIR against Centre's officials posted in different states' jurisdictions.

One Island, One Resort policy to boost tourism

Sustainable development

Mobility of skilled professionals key to India-US ties

IN the wake of growing debate in the US over immigration centering around the special category visa, H-1B, for skilled workers, India stressed on the role these professionals play in fostering the economic and technological partnership between the two countries.

Medical seats cannot remain vacant': SC directs govt to fix it

The Supreme Court on Friday said that seats in medical courses cannot remain vacant and asked the Centre to hold a meeting with all the stakeholders, including the states, and consider the recommendations of a committee appointed over the issue.

India, Maldives Firm Up Trade on Local Currencies

INDIA and Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross border trade as External Affairs minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his counterpart from the island nation Abdulla Khaleel to improve bilateral relationships.

Fate of Nimisha Priya hangs in balance

Uncertainty over Kerala nurse as efforts to contact family of Yemeni national to offer blood money yet to succeed

Andaman, Lakshadweep development a priority

'One Island, One Resort' policy to boost tourism

Govt transparency move on production, import of GM crops triggers row

THE government has issued a draft notification to bring greater transparency to the decision-making process regarding production and import of genetically modified (GM) crops.

New NCC units raised in Kupwara and Kargil; 20 lakh cadet strength

FOUR new National Cadet Corps (NCC) units have been raised in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh said on Friday.

Gazans' Trauma Will Endure, But Violence Must Stop Now

HIS is no longer a conflict. For over 14 months, the people of Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering, ensnared in what can only be described as a death trap.

MANIPUR'S REDEMPTION SONG FOR 2025

A good way to begin reconciliation in the strife-torn state would be to let the displaced return home to reclaim their properties and bring up their children in peace

Draft Energy Policy Is A Living Document: Bhatti

\"Our government is committed to fostering an environment where stakeholders feel heard and valued. The draft policy is a living document, designed to evolve with your inputs to address the dynamic needs of the state in renewable energy,\" Vikramarka told the stakeholders.

Two Customs inspectors, bank staffer booked for taking bribe of ₹50,000

THE Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday registered a case against two inspectors of Customs and Central Excise, RGIA and an official of Canara Bank, Customs Duty Collection Counter over allegations of taking ₹50,000 as bribe for custom clearances.

Margadarsi case: HC sets deadline for AP, TG to file affidavit

The court terms the delay by two states in filing counter-affidavits as 'intolerable'

Andhra CM appreciates NRIs for protecting Telugu language

ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu appreciated the efforts of non-resident Telugus in protecting the language.

TG to Set Up Traffic Awareness Parks in Govt, Private Schools

TRANSPORT Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Friday said the transport department will create 500 traffic awareness parks in government and private schools in coordination with the UNICEF.

State Requires ₹30K Cr Per Month But Faces ₹4K Cr Shortfall: Revanth

CHIEF Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said that the state requires ₹30,000 crore per month to fulfil its commitments but its current revenue is just around ₹18,500 crore per month.

Bar Council's explanation on COP renewal date sought

Uzurabad BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy filed a criminal petition in the Telangana High Court, seeking quashing of the proceedings against him in CC No 268 of 2024 pending before the Special Judicial First Class Magistrate for Excise Court, Nampally in connection with an FIR registered by the Kamalapur police on November 29, 2023, based on a complaint lodged by Model Code of Conduct (MCC) Nodal Officer Gunde Babu.

Implement 42% BC quota in local polls: Kavitha

BRS MLC and Telangana Jagruthi founder K Kavitha on Friday demanded Congress government in Telangana honour its election promise to implement the Kamareddy Declaration and announce 42% reservation for BCs in local body polls.

Expedite land acquisition for RRR, says CM

REVANTH ANNOUNCES ALLOCATION OF ₹1,000 CRORE FOR ROADS IN RURAL AREAS

Govt rejected 50% Prajavani applications, marked 'ignored' files as 'closed': Harish

The state government has rejected nearly 50 per cent of the applications received through its prestigious Prajavani programme, according to the information obtained through RTI by BRS MLA T Harish Rao.