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14 Maoists killed in Dandakaranya region along Chhattisgarh-Odisha border

Security forces have dealt a significant blow to the Maoist insurgency in the dense Dandakaranya region along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border.

Palamau tigers head home: Foresters

It's possibly time for the Jharkhand tigers to return home, as their current movement reflects.

Metro Conducts First Trial Run Between Sealdah & Esplanade

The trial started at 11.20 a.m. with a rake MR 607 from Sealdah Metro Station

ZSI scientists discover 23 species of blood-sucking flies in A&N

In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have identified 23 species of blood-sucking flies belonging to the Culicoides genus in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with 13 species being reported for the first time in India.

When Law Enforcers Flout the Law

Following the recent Department of Justice (DOJ) resolution recommending the filing of criminal charges against at least 30 police officers involved in a \"staged\" P6.7-billion \"shabu\" bust in Manila in 2022, the government said it was launching a police investigation into drug seizures dating back to 2016, when then President Rodrigo Duterte launched his brutal anti-illegal drugs campaign.

U'khand cabinet grants final nod to UCC rules; implementation on R-Day

The Uttarakhand Cabinet has granted its final nod to the draft rules of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

Manipur Security Forces Seize Arms Cache in Kangpokpi

Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during search and area domination operations in the Lunkhongjang Ridges, under New Keithelmanbi Police Station in Manipur's Kangpokpi District.

Speedskater Shruti Kotwal aiming for 2026 Winter Olympics

India's first professional woman speed skater Shruti Kotwal, who will be leading India's charge in the Asian Winter Games (AWG) in Harbin, China from 7-14 February, has her eyes set on qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Assam CM Invites S. Korean Investors for Automobile Manufacturing Hub

Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday invited automobile giants from South Korea to invest in Assam.

Pass resolutions against new UGC regulations in assembly: Stalin to non-BJP CMs

Keeping the heat on the BJP-led Union government to withdraw the draft UGC regulations, Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin, on Monday, appealed to his non-BJP counterparts to pass a resolution, in their respective state assemblies on the lines of Tamil Nadu, opposing the guidelines as they are an infringement of federalism.

Defence Counsel, Netizens Cast Doubts Over Nationality of Saif's Attacker

Sources in the Mumbai Police have claimed here on Monday that the alleged attacker of actor Saif Ali Khan confessed to have attacked the actor even as several netizens, through their X accounts, questioned the police's statement that the attacker is a Bangladeshi.

India's Water Future

The success of the government's current initiative hinges on addressing several critical challenges. Effective water resource management requires robust data on both supply and demand sides, particularly considering various climate change scenarios, which is currently absent. The data management system must function as a two-way process: collecting current water demand and availability data at local levels while simultaneously incorporating forecasted basin and sub-basin data under different climate scenarios

Body of minor found in Bengal's Basanti

Body of a missing minor girl, suspected to be a victim of rape and murder, was recovered from a field at Basanti in South 24-Parganas district on Monday evening.

Abhishek wanted capital punishment

The chief minister also mentioned her government's openness in handing over cases to the central agency whenever necessary

Prepare for weakened multilateralism

During the election campaign, President Donald Trump repeatedly said he wanted to \"stop wars\" and prevent the US from becoming embroiled in foreign adventures.

Meghalaya: Curfew Imposed Following Violence at Ramakrishna Mission School

Amid rising violence and property damage in Mawkynrew village in Meghalaya, curfew has been imposed in the village to prevent further unrest.

Indian Stock Indices Gain on Monday

The BSE Sensex was up 454.11 points or 0.59 percent at 77,073.44, and the Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange was up 141.55 points or 0.61 percent at 23,344.75

Remarks against Shah: Supreme Court stays defamation case against Rahul in Ranchi court

In a relief to the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed proceedings against him before a trial court in Ranchi, Jharkhand, in a criminal defamation case arising from his 2018 speech at AICC plenary session saying that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah was an \"accused\" in a murder case.

India not just incredible but unforgettable: Outgoing US envoy

Outgoing US Ambassador Eric Garcetti, in an emotional video message on 'X', said he is leaving India as a \"lifelong friend and supporter\" of India-US partnership.

Cong cites Bombay High Court fake encounter probe report to flay Maha govt

Congress opposition leader and MLA Vijay Wadettiwar has criticised the BJP-led Mahayuti state government after a Bombay High Court inquiry report concluded that five policemen are responsible for the fake encounter of Akshay Shinde.

Army soldier killed in gunfight with terrorists in Sopore

It is the first gunfight between the security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir this year

Rahul Urges Nadda To Strengthen Public Healthcare Infrastructure At All Levels

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi wrote to Union Health Minister JP Nadda urging to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure at all levels, from primary to tertiary, in partnership with State governments.

India at forefront of age defined by tech evolution: WEF report

India stands at the forefront as one of the world's fastest-growing economies and a global hub for startups and digital innovation, a World Economic Forum (WEF) report said on Monday.

BSF Foils Infiltration Attempt

The Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted 10 Bangladeshi nationals along the Indo-Bangladesh border under the North Bengal Frontier, foiling an infiltration attempt.

Non-metro cities outpace metros in digital payments growth

When it comes to India's digital payments landscape, non-metro cities are coming up much faster than their metro counterparts, in terms of opportunity, aspiration and digital adoption.

10 Pc Richest In UK Extracted Wealth From India Worth $33.8 Trillion Between 1765-1900: Oxfam

Between 1765 and 1900, the richest 10 per cent in the UK extracted wealth from India alone worth US$33.8 trillion in today's money -- enough to carpet the surface area of London in the 50-pound notes almost four times over, an Oxfam global report said on Monday.

Man United Worse Now Than They Were Under Ten Hag: Alan Shearer

Manchester United's 1-3 loss against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday was just another in a series of disappointing results for the club.

RBI Introduces Revised Framework for ARC-Borrower Settlements

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued revised guidelines for the settlement of dues payable by borrowers to Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) on Monday (January 20), and to take immediate effect.

Biden Pardons Fauci and Milley in an Effort to Guard Against Potential 'Revenge' by Trump

President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential \"revenge\" by the incoming Trump administration.

Police Crackdown on Protests Against Mining in Telangana

Farmers and residents of Mylaram village in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana on Monday launched a relay hunger strike to protest against mining activities in the area as police arrested several people to crack down on the ongoing agitation.