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PM says success of StartUp India reflects that today's India is dynamic, confident & future-ready

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the role of Indian startups in solving global challenges while at the same time creating employment opportunities and boosting our quest towards self-reliance.

Netanyahu says 'last minute crisis', delays Gaza truce

Israeli airstrikes, meanwhile, killed dozens of people across the war-ravaged territory

UP intensifies efforts to meet 2027 deadline for eradication of filariasis

The Yogi Adityanath Government in Uttar Pradesh is ramping up efforts to eradicate filariasis from Uttar Pradesh by 2027, accelerating preparations for mass drug administration (MDA) campaign, set to begin on February 10.

ISL: Mohun Bagan Face Tough Battle Against Jamshedpur

Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will aim to maintain their winning streak and increase their lead at the top of the points table while Jamshedpur FC will be eager to jump to the second spot when the two teams meet in an Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 clash at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Friday.

Cabinet approves setting up of 8th Pay Commission for central govt employees

Union Cabinet has decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners.

Closure of Hindenburg Research does not mean a clean chit for 'Modani': Congress

The Congress on Thursday asserted that the closure of Hindenburg Research is not a clean chit for \"Modani\" and reiterated its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the Adani issue.

Democracy Tested

The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas offers a fragile respite in a volatile region. Brokered through Qatar's mediation and supported by the United States, the agreement involves the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, alongside the entry of limited humanitarian aid into Gaza.

India to grow by 6.4 pc, and CPI inflation to settle at 4.8 pc in FY25: FICCI

Ficci forecasts India's GDP growth at 6.4 per cent for the financial year 2024-25.

India Open: Sindhu defeats Suizu, cruises into quarters

Indian star crushes Japanese opponent in straight games to qualify for the last eight stage in style

Biden Warns in Farewell Address That an 'Oligarchy' of Ultrarich in US Threatens Future of Democracy

President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to deliver stark warnings about an \"oligarchy\" of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and a \"tech-industrial complex\" that is infringing on Americans' rights and the future of democracy.

Arsenal Win London Derby vs Spurs, Cut Liverpool's Lead

Arsenal narrowed Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League to four points thanks to a 2-1 win at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the north-London derby.

Barcelona, Atletico Madrid Cruise into Copa del Rey Quarterfinals

Spanish giants thrash lower-rated opponents to book their respective berths in the last-eight stage

Indian Navy to mark 'Year of Naval Civilians' with ceremony & celebrations

The Indian Navy will commemorate the 'Year of Naval Civilians' on Friday, at the Dr. DS Kothari Auditorium in DRDO Bhawan.

10,000 Test runs is a bit of a different beast: Steve Smith

Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith, who fell one short of the elusive 10,000-run mark in Test cricket during the Border-Gavaskar series, described the milestone as a \"different beast\" while revealing that the pressure of nearing the landmark affected him significantly during the fifth and final Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Traditional wisdom, modern challenges

In a cluster of villages inhabited by Tharu tribals in the terai area of Uttarakhand, a nutrition survey discovered that despite other problems, people had managed to avoid malnutrition to a remarkable extent.

UP's handicrafts set for ₹35 cr business at Sangam market

Mahakumbh 2025 at Sangam in Prayagraj, is proving to be a significant platform for the artisans of Uttar Pradesh.

Manchester's Jacob now monk Jai Kishan Saraswati

At the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, tourists from France, England, Belgium, Canada, Ecuador, Brazil, and other countries are flocking to the banks of the Sangam, drawn by the spiritual allure of Indian traditions and Sanatan culture.

We need regulatory frameworks, policies, driving innovation, entrepreneurship, MSMEs': Neotia

REITs and InvITs need to be boosted. To deepen the investment market, reforms to make REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) and InvITs (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) more tax-efficient and accessible to retail investors would stimulate institutional and global interest in Indian real estate

Prashant Kishor ends hunger strike, peaceful protest to continue at his ashram

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor ended his hunger strike on Thursday as the Patna High Court started hearing the plea filed by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants, and supported by the Jan Suraaj Party.

Two security personnel injured in IED blast triggered by Maoists in Chh'garh

Two security personnel sustained injuries in the explosion of an improvised explosive device (IED) triggered by Maoists during an area domination operation in the Basaguda region of the Bijapur district, southern Chhattisgarh.

International delegates take dip at Triveni Sangam

A 21-member delegation from 10 countries on Thursday visited the various Akhadas in the Sangam region during the ongoing Mahakumbh and took a holy dip at Sangam.

SIT Formed as Mystery Deaths Reach 15 in Rajouri

The police on Thursday constituted an SIT to investigate the mysterious deaths in the Budhal village of Rajouri where the toll has increased to 15 with another child losing her life last evening.

Gambhir highlights indiscipline in Indian dressing room: Report

In the aftermath of consecutive Test series losses to New Zealand (3-0 whitewash at home) and Australia (3-1 loss in Australia), the BCCI's review meeting in Mumbai last Saturday opened a can of worms with head coach Gautam Gambhir reportedly complaining of indiscipline in the Indian dressing room, leading to the board implementing strict protocols on travel itineraries of immediate families of players during overseas tours.

Yamal conjures up Messi memories after Barca run riot over Madrid, Betis

When Lamine Yamal glided past two Real Madrid defenders before coolly tucking the ball just inside the post, it was hard not to get a shiver that Lionel Messi was back in a Barcelona jersey.

Assam govt detects 220 illegal coal mines in Umrangso; judicial probe ordered amid rescue efforts

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Thursday said 220 illegal coal mines have been detected in the Umrangso region, raising alarms over the environmental, legal, and safety challenges posed by unregulated mining activities.

Averting youth exodus: Rebuilding Bhutan by investing in its future

Like many developing nations, Bhutan stands at a crossroads, grappling with the heartbreaking exodus of its youth.

Jharkhand High Court orders municipal polls by May 2025

The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday directed the Hemant Soren-led state government to hold municipal elections by May 2025, expressing dissatisfaction over repeated delays.

Minister Naik Inaugurates Regional Workshop on DDU-GKY & RSETI

Two-day regional workshop for preparation of Action Plan 2025 for DDU-GKY-2.0 and RSETI was inaugurated on Thursday by Minister Rabi Narayan Naik here.

General Vijay Kumar Singh (retd) sworn in as 25th Governor of Mizoram

Former army chief General Vijay Kumar Singh took oath as the 25th Governor of Mizoram in a ceremony held at the circular lawn of the Raj Bhavan here on Thursday.

Reverse Trend: RedoQ shifts HQ from UK to Kolkata, plans to invest ₹100 cr by 2026

In what can be branded as setting a reverse trend, UK-based RedoQ, engaged in IT products, and FinTech, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and branding & digital marketing, is now shifting its headquarters to Kolkata.