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Road accident fatalities reduced during year-end festivities: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that during the year-end festive activities, road accident fatalities reduced by more than 16 per cent in the state compared to last year's statistics.

J-K CM orders speedy probe as number of unexplained deaths rises

Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Friday ordered the police to expedite their investigation into the mysterious deaths reported in Budhal village of Rajouri district as the toll increased to 16.

No arrests made yet in actor Saif Ali Khan stabbing case

The police are in the process of questioning workers from the residential building in Bandra West

Retired bank officer from Birbhum dies at Mahakumbh

Sources stated that she was fully fit when she left for the pilgrimage, but must have fallen sick due to extreme cold and passed away

Security forces gun down 12 Maoists in Chhattisgarh-Telangana border

The security forces gunned down 12 Maoist insurgents in an intense day-long encounter near the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border on Thursday.

DGP Visits Malda After Councillor's Murder

DGP Kumar arrived at the district police office, where he held a meeting with senior officials and district magistrate Nitin Singhania

Budget Session of Parliament from 31 Jan to 4 April

The Budget Session of Parliament will commence from January 31 and will continue till April 4, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said on Friday evening.

Twelve Indians Killed in Service of Russian Armed Forces, MEA Confirms

At least 12 Indian nationals have died while serving the Russian Army in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday.

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 78

David Lynch, the filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark and dreamlike vision in such movies as Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive and the TV series Twin Peaks, has died just days before his 79th birthday.

Budget Must Address the Needs of Small Farmers

India prepares to unveil its Budget 2025; there is a growing need to ensure that the interests of small and marginal farmers are at the forefront of agricultural policymaking.

Law & Order Deteriorated in Karnataka Due to Appeasement Politics: Vijayendra

Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra has accused the Congress-led state government of letting the law and order situation deteriorate due to appeasement politics.

Arlekar's first policy address emphasizes on Kerala's fiscal constraints

Kerala Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar, in his maiden policy address to the state Assembly on Friday, marking the start of the Budget session, emphasized the fiscal constraints the state is grappling with due to diminished Central support.

Kerala Blasters Eye Third Straight Win vs NEUFC

NorthEast United FC will aim to stay in contention for qualification to the play-off spots when they meet Kerala Blasters FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Saturday.

Dilip Saikia appointed as Assam BJP chief, tasked with leading party in panchayat, assembly polls

Lok Sabha MP from Darrang-Udalguri, Dilip Saikia, has been named the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Assam unit, replacing Bhabesh Kalita.

India Open: Big blow for Indian fans as PV Sindhu bows out with loss in quarterfinals

Star shuttler underlines disappointing campaign for Indian players after going down fighting in last eight stage

Centre Keeping Close Watch on Food Prices, Farm Production Poised to Rise

The Centre is closely monitoring the prices and availability of essential food commodities to ensure affordability to the consumers and to maintain a stable price regime, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said in a statement issued on Friday.

Proposals Worth ₹32,500 Crore Received at MP's Investors' Meet

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has said that investment proposals worth more than Rs 32,500 crore in various sectors were received during the Regional Industry Conclave (RIC) held in Shahdol, and they are expected to generate employment for more than 30,000 people in the state.

ISL: BFC meet Hyderabad, hope to reignite title ambitions

Bengaluru FC will be eager to regain the second spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) points table when they take on Hyderabad FC at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Saturday.

Aus Open: Djokovic overcomes struggles to beat Machac, enters 4th round

Former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic overcame struggles as the record 10-time champion surged to a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 triumph against Tomas Machac to advance to the fourth round at the Australian Open for a 17th time on Friday.

SC denies bail to former PFI chairman Abubacker in UAPA case

The Supreme Court on Friday denied bail to E Abubacker, former chairman of banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), who is incarcerated under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and had sought his release on medical grounds.

Top Assam Rifles Officer Apprises Mizoram Guv, CM on India-Myanmar Border

A top Assam Rifles officer met Mizoram Governor, Chief Minister and other senior officials and discussed the prevailing situation along the India-Myanmar border, officials said on Friday.

CIL Brings Down Original Production Target From 838 MT To 810 MT, Aims At 4-5 Pc Production Growth In FY'25

The State-run coal behemoth Coal India Ltd (CIL) has set a realistic production target of 806-810 million tonnes in the current fiscal, bringing it down from the original target of 838 million tonnes.

Shah Reviews Implementation Of New Criminal Laws In Madhya Pradesh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Friday, reviewed the implementation of three new criminal laws in Madhya Pradesh in the presence of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav.

Indo-US ties will be more tech-based now than ever before: EAM Jaishankar

The Indo-US relationship will be based on technology more than ever before in the years to come in this era of AI, EVs, space and drones, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.

UP govt changes DMs of 14 districts including Lucknow

The important transfer was appointment of Aligarh DM Vishak G as the new DM of Lucknow replacing Surya Pal Gangwar who has been made Secretary in the CM's office

₹2,500 for women, pension for senior citizens among key promises in BJP's 'Sankalp Patra'

BJP national president JP Nadda on Friday launched the first part of the party's manifesto for the 5 February Delhi assembly polls, with several key promises, including Rs 2,500 monthly monetary assistance to poor women, medical insurance of up to Rs 10 lakh to every resident, Rs 2,500 pension for senior citizens and Rs 500 subsidy on LPG cylinders.

Centre Urged To Hike Import Duties On Aluminium Products

A panel of industry experts and retired bureaucrats has called for urgent policy intervention to raise import duties on primary and downstream aluminium products to 10 per cent and impose a 7.5 per cent duty on aluminium scrap to check the surge in cheap imports coming into the country.

Verdict in RG Kar rape & murder case today

The CBI has sought the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, the lone accused

Housing sales decline by 26 per cent across eight major cities in Dec quarter

During the December quarter, the housing sales declined 26 per cent to 1,06,038 units across eight major cities.

Kiran Singh Deo re-elected as BJP State chief amid speculations of Chhattisgarh Cabinet inclusion

Kiran Singh Deo has been re-elected as the BJP state president in Chhattisgarh, marking his second consecutive term.