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Two Americans Arrested in Afghanistan Were Freed in Prisoner Exchange: Taliban

A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan's Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California on drug trafficking and terrorism charges, officials said Tuesday.

Man shot dead outside R-Day venue in Jammu

Amidst heightened security ahead of the Republic Day, a man was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Tuesday afternoon outside the MAM Stadium here, the venue for the flag hoisting by Lt Governor on Republic Day.

4 out of 5 Indian professionals plan to look for a new job in 2025: LinkedIn

Movement in the job market was nothing to write home about throughout the last year as the labor market was sluggish for job seekers.

14 Maoists killed in Chh'garh gunbattle

Those killed include Maoist Central Committee member Jayaram

UP govt set to launch campaign to promote drumstick to fight anaemia

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to embark on a campaign to promote cultivation and consumption of drumstick (moringa) to address anemia among women and adolescents.

Congress leader Udit Raj accuses Kejriwal of ignoring Dalit priests

Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday alleged that AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal refused to meet a delegation of Buddhist monks and priests from Guru Ravidas and Valmiki temples, exposing what he claimed to be Kejriwal's anti-Dalit stance.

Bayern Munich sign teenaged sensation Tom Bischof

FC Bayern have secured the signing of midfielder Tom Bischof, 19, on a pre-contract on Tuesday.

Saif back home after discharge from hospital

Actor Saif Ali Khan has reached his residence at the Satguru Sharan apartment complex in Bandra West on Tuesday, after being discharged from Lilavati Hospital.

Birla Inaugurates NeVA Seva Kendra on Bihar Legislature Premises

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated NeVA Seva Kendra in the Bihar Legislature premises on Tuesday, the concluding day of the 85th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC) held here.

Cong's mohabbat will trounce BJP's hatred in Patparganj: Anil Chaudhary

Former Delhi Congress chief Anil Chaudhary on Tuesday said the Congress' \"mohabbat\" (love) will trounce BJP's \"nafrat\" (hatred) in Patparganj constituency in the upcoming assembly elections.

Milind Deora seeks audit of immigrants in Maharashtra

Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora on Tuesday wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, demanding a thorough audit of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants across Maharashtra and act against them, in the wake of the recent attack on actor Saif Ali Khan.

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump first member of his Cabinet

The US Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day.

Mesmerised by culture, global kho kho stars praise Indian hospitality

The inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi came to a close with both the Men's and Women's Indian teams lifting the trophy.

Jharkhand Cabinet approves health insurance scheme

Chief Minister Hemant Soren presided over an important Jharkhand Cabinet meeting here on Tuesday in which 18 key proposals, including health insurance policy for state employees and pensioners, were approved.

RG Kar case: Bengal govt moves Calcutta HC seeking death penalty

State Advocate General Kishor Datta approached the division bench of Justice Debangshu Basak and Justice Shabbar Rashidi seeking the \"death penalty\" for the convict. The division bench has admitted the petition.

Free education & stipend for SC students in BJP's 2nd manifesto

The manifesto released by former Union minister Anurag Thakur promised the establishment of welfare boards for auto-taxi drivers and domestic workers, along with life insurance

Newborn abandoned in Jharkhand field, mauled by animals

A deeply distressing incident has come to light in Vishnugarh, Hazaribagh district, where a newborn baby was abandoned in an open field and tragically succumbed to injuries inflicted by stray dogs and wild animals.

Aitishi Complains of Intimidation to AAP Workers by Bidhuri Supporters

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP candidate from the Kalkaji constituency, Atishi, on Tuesday, complained to election officials that AAP workers were \"intimidated and threatened\" by BJP workers, including the relatives of saffron party's candidate Ramesh Bidhuri.

India Welcomes Neutral Expert's Ruling on Indus Water Treaty

The MEA said the decision upholds and vindicates India's stand that all seven questions that were referred to the neutral expert, in relation to the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, are differences falling within his competence under the treaty.

AAP Supremo Criticises BJP Manifesto, Claims Threat to Free Education & Healthcare

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday strongly criticized the BJP's election manifesto for Delhi polls, alleging that it plans to end free education in state government schools and healthcare services.

Kejriwal hurt Hindu sentiments by inaccurate stories about deities, says BJP chief Sachdeva

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Tuesday offered prayers in the Hanuman Temple at Connaught Place and paid obeisance to Ram Darbar, Lord Hanuman, and Saint Tulsidas while seeking forgiveness for AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, who, as per the BJP leader's claim, shared a misrepresentation of the Ramayana at a public meeting on Monday, disrespecting the honour of deities.

On statehood day, Congress reiterates demand for PM's visit to Manipur

Reiterating its demand for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur, the Congress party, said on Tuesday that this is the very least he could do to show his concern, if he has any, for the strife-torn state.

CM Omar Unveils Calendars and Trekking Maps for J&K

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday unveiled calendars for the year 2025 and trekking maps created by the Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir, in a ceremony held at the civil secretariat here.

Driving innovation: Viet Nam's journey to a high-tech future

Viet Nam has a strong foundation for high-tech investment.

India to account for 16 per cent of global consumption at PPP by 2050: Report

According to a report by World Data Lab, India is projected to account for 16% of global consumption at purchasing power parity (PPP) by 2050.

War on drugs: Manipur CM targets illegal poppy cultivation

Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Tuesday that his government would intensify the “War on Drugs” campaign, highlighting the persistence of illegal poppy cultivation in the hill districts.

Govt to celebrate tenth anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme today

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is set to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, marking a decade of relentless efforts to protect, educate, and empower the girl child in India.

CM to chair special UP cabinet meeting at Mahakumbh today

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will chair an all-important special meeting of the state cabinet in the Mahakumbh area on the Sangam banks here on Wednesday.

The true cost of what we buy

Every year, India sees the launch of over 1,000 new retail brands, adding to millions of brands globally.

Platform to allow trading of shares before listing soon: Madhabi Puri Buch

SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch on Tuesday said the capital market regulator is actively considering a platform to allow share allotees in a public issue to trade in the security even before the formal listing.