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HC Asks Rape Accused To Get Wedding Solemnized Under SMA For Getting Bail

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an accused in an inter-faith live-in rape case on the condition that he would marry the woman complainant under the Special Marriage Act (SMA) and provide financial security to her and their child.

EPL: Arsenal Close In On Table-Toppers Liverpool

ARSENAL closed the gap on Premier League leader Liverpool to four points after a 2-1 victory over Tottenham.

Kangana-starrer 'Emergency' hits SGPC roadblock

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Thursday sought a ban on screening Kangana Ranaut-starrer, 'Emergency', in Punjab, a day before the film's release.

Police rescue miners in SA after standoff ends

The death toll in a protracted 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.

Walk in the park for Yamaguchi-inspired teen sensation

IN the late afternoon session, the local fans, who had thronged in large numbers, were turning up the volume at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall here.

Forest dept to install WiFi-enabled camera traps to track wild animals

Recent leopard attacks on domestic animals have instilled fear among the villagers

LCA Tejas out of R-Day show over safety issues

THE Indigenously made Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv and Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will not be part of the flypast display on Republic Day this year. Wing Commander Jaideep Singh, Indian Air Force PRO, said, \"The ALH Dhruv will not be part of the flypast as the entire fleet of 330 helicopters across the armed forces are grounded.\"

Spl privileges for Boby: Prisons dept launches probe

THE PRISONS department on Thursday launched an inquiry into the allegation that businessman Boby Chemmanur was given special privileges at the District Jail in Kakkanad.

Keralites behind India's 1st anthem honouring Navy's civilian workforce

THE Indian Navy is set to unveil its first-ever dedicated anthem honouring its civilian workforce.

India joins elite club with space docking

A STEPPING STONE: PM

Row over influencer joining sadhus' Shahi march

CONTROVERSIES dogged 30-year-old influencer Harsha Richchariya since she arrived at the Mahakumbh claiming to be a sadhvi.

South Korean court rejects petition to release Yoon

LAWYERS for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol failed in their court effort to secure his release on Thursday, a day after he was detained at his residence for questioning over rebellion allegations linked to his martial law declaration last month.

Dependence on H-1B visas has reduced: Infosys CFO

In what Infosys chief financial officer (CFO) Jayesh Sanghrajka on Thursday said over the years, the company's dependence on H-1B visas has reduced significantly.

Infy profit up 11% to ₹6.8k crore; revenue guidance increased

IT services company Infosys on Thursday posted a 11.4% growth in net profit at ₹6,806 crore for the third quarter ending December 2024, beating Street estimates, compared to ₹6,106 crore in the same quarter last year.

Udinur GHSS continues to nurture culture of cycling among students

ONCE when the local MLA had offered to provide a bus for Udinur Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) in Padne grama panchayat, the school authorities had respectfully declined.

RTD JUDGE FALLS VICTIM TO CYBER SCAM, LOSES ₹90 LAKH

A RETIRED Kerala High Court judge has become the latest victim of cyber scam after he lost ₹90 lakh after investing money through a bogus share trading app.

Why Indian Cities Need Behaviour Change Officers

Indian cities stand at a critical crossroads.

Cops Step In After Jharkhand Minor Dials SP To Stop Marriage

A minor girl in Jharkhand, keen to pursue her studies and become a judge, called the Palamu district police chief for help as her parents were trying to marry her off.

PM sets the tone for development first in '25

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi has ushered in 2025 with a series of transformative initiatives, underscoring his vision for a progressive, self-reliant and united India.

US short-seller Hindenburg Research shuts shop

HINDENBURG RESEARCH, the US-based short seller that accused India's Adani Group of manipulating stock prices and accounting fraud, on Thursday announced disbanding the firm.

Draft DPDP rules: Are we ready for the new data law yet?

The new year has started on a positive note with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology publishing a draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 for public consultation.

Meta Changes Fact-Checking Norms in the U.S.: Will It Impact India?

ETA's Mark Zuckerberg, who owns Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, announced last week that the company would stop working with third-party fact-checking organizations in the US.

HC: Workplace law must also tackle intersectional bias against women

SIT probing Hema report receives eight more complaints, state govt tells High Court

SC to hear Godhra train burning pleas on Feb 13

THE Supreme Court will have a final hearing on February 13 of appeals filed by the Gujarat government and several convicts against the Gujarat High Court order in the 2002 Godhra train burning case.

Kotak to join Indian team for white-ball series

EVEN as the BCCI are waiting to announce the ODI squad for the England series and the Champions Trophy, Sitanshu Kotak seems to have been added to the coaching staff for the upcoming white-ball assignment that begins next week.

Fireworks at wedding bash leave 22-day-old stunned, experiencing seizures

A 22-DAY-OLD baby girl in Thrippangottur, Kannur, suffered a health scare after the bursting of high-intensity fireworks at a wedding celebration nearby left her experiencing seizures.

Arts fest events to be monitored from school level

The state government will begin monitoring school-level events from next year to ensure fairness and transparency in the state school arts fest.

RBI Updates List of Upper Layer Non-Banks, Includes Tata Capital; Retains Tata Sons

The Reserve Bank has announced the list of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) in the upper layer under scale-based regulation for the 2024-25, adding Tata Capital to the list.

Son of a tea seller rose to lead nation: Shah recalls PM's humble beginning

HOME Minister Amit Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's transformative impact on India on Thursday, saying, \"A son of a tea seller rose to lead the nation, determined to lift people out of poverty\".

8th Central Pay Panel Gets Nod

Union Cabinet okays proposal; panel chairman, members to be appointed soon