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Last two years crossed 1.5°C warming limit: EU

The last two years exceeded on average a critical warming limit for the first time as global temperatures soar \"beyond what modern humans have ever experienced\", Europe's climate monitor said on Friday.

Musk hosts German far-Right leader on X ahead of elections

US tech billionaire Elon Musk doubled down Thursday on his full-throated support for the far-Right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), promoting its leader Alice Weidel during a livestream on X in his latest intervention in European politics.

Musk Eyes $1 TN U.S. Spending Cut, Walking Back Earlier Goal

Elon Musk, who has been tasked by President-elect Donald Trump to lead a government efficiency commission, has acknowledged his goal of slashing federal spending would be tricky — now eyeing $1 trillion in cuts, half his original goal.

Meta Used Pirated Books to Train AI: Authors

Meta Platforms used pirated versions of copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence systems with approval from its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, a group of authors alleged in newly disclosed court papers.

Putin Ready for Talks With Incoming US Prez: Kremlin

The Kremlin said Friday that President Vladimir Putin was open to talks with Donald Trump, after the incoming US president said a meeting between the pair was being set up.

Canada party to pick its leader on March 9

The Liberal Party has officially announced that the leadership contest to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be held on March 9.

Study Shows Nylon Manja Poses Life-Threatening Injuries to Bird Nestlings

The nests made by birds using the banned nylon manja stuck in trees causes life-threatening injuries and even death to nestlings in some cases, states a recent monthly outlook report published by not-for-profit organisation RESQ Charitable Trust and the Maharashtra Forest Department.

Between the rich and the poor, the middle is stuck

THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE FOR MIDDLE INDIA. WE ARE THE BOXERS OF ANIMAL FARM WHO WILL WORK HARDER TO KEEP PAYING FOR ALL THOSE WHO DON'T. FOR THOSE WHO STAY OUTSIDE THE TAX NET

Voices that represented the golden era of romanticism

Within the span of two weeks, Malayalam has lost two illustrious artists who were the finest representatives of the romantic tradition that greatly defined popular taste in the 20th century.

Draft rules suggest DPDP Act is a work in progress

THE DPDP ACT WAS MADE INTO A SIMPLE BAREBONES DRAFT WITH PROMISE OF EASE OF IMPLEMENTATION AND CLARITY THROUGH RULES, WHICH WERE TO SPELL OUT THE PRIVACY PROTECTIONS AND LAY DOWN MODALITIES FOR AVAILING THE SAME

Ensure justice to queer people

Apex court shuts door on legalising same-sex marriages. Political class must reset the rules

Accident aid must take profession as factor: SC

The Supreme Court has emphasised the necessity of tailoring disability assessments to the specific requirement of an individual's profession, as it enhanced the compensation awarded to a diamond cutter who lost vision in one eye in a road accident.

Buy cars only if you have space for parking, proposes Maha

Traffic snarls which contribute to air pollution, and often lead to instances of road rage, across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region as well as Tier-2 cities like Nagpur and Pune, have prompted the state government to contemplate a plan where four-wheeler owners must prove owning designated parking spots or areas, both public and private, at the time of registering new vehicles.

Will never do mining work: Survivor

After an extended break owing to the monsoon, miners restarted operations for the season at the ill-fated coal mine in Dima Hasao district of Assam on January 6, but hours later, tragedy befell at least nine of them who got trapped inside the inundated mine.

ED raids company arranging safaris at Tadoba tiger reserve

ED HAS CLAIMED THAT THE FIRM USED FRAUDULENT GAINS FOR ACQUIRING ASSETS

Plea Against Combining Lawsuits May Be Raised Later: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday said a plea challenging the Allahabad high court order to combine 15 lawsuits by Hindu petitioners in the Mathura Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute may be raised later.

Govt panel seeks auto blocking for flawed India map

THE DEPICTION OF THE UNOFFICIAL MAP OF INDIA ONLINE IS A RECURRENT PROBLEM OVER THE YEARS

Chances of finding survivors are slim

Rescuers involved in the ongoing operations to retrieve miners trapped inside an illegal coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district said that chances of finding any survivors are very slim, while citing zero visibility, murky water, and lack of a blueprint or map of the mine as key challenges the rescuers face.

Maha Kumbh to Generate ₹2 L-cr for State, Says CM

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Praised the Authorities for Organising the Kumbh Mela in Two-and-a-Half Months

AMU on high alert after ransom and bomb threat email; security strengthened

The security measures have been heightened, and vigilance intensified following a threat mail received on Thursday evening by multiple email IDs of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) officials.

Disputed structures shouldn't be called mosques: CM Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said no disputed structure should be called a mosque.

All eyes on Dharma Sansad as contentious issues likely to be raised

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad's (VHP) Dharma Sansad at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj is set to be stormy as prominent akharas plan to press for the constitution of a Sanatan Board, seek the abolition of Waqf Board and are likely to take a stand on Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's opinion on Mandir-Masjid disputes in Uttar Pradesh and the rest of the country.

Visitors returning to Sangam after years will be amazed

As millions of pilgrims and devotees from across the country prepare to gather in Prayagraj for the over-a-month-long Mahakumbh, it is set to be the largest spiritual, cultural, and social festival for those who believe in Sanatan Dharma, Indian culture, and values.

Digital Khoya-Paya Kendras To Aid Pilgrims

The state police have established ten state-of-the-art digital 'Khoya-Paya (Lost and Found) Kendras' across the Mahakumbh area as part of efforts to ensure the safety of pilgrims visiting the event, said a government spokesperson.

Expo to Highlight Bundelkhand Transformation From Today

Millions of visitors from across the globe attending Maha Kumbh-2025 will get to also witness the remarkable transformation of Uttar Pradesh's villages through the concept of 'Swachh Sujal Gaon' (clean and water-secure villages).

Steve Jobs' wife Laurene to camp at Sangam banks

Apple Inc founder the late Steve Jobs' wife Laurene Powell Jobs, 61, will stay for 17 days on the banks of Sangam at the Mahakumbh-2025.

Govt Mulling Spl Legislature Session At Prayagraj

The Uttar Pradesh government appears contemplating a move to hold a special session of the state legislature at Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh-2025 commencing there on January 13.

Stop Calling a Disputed Site a Mosque, Yogi Says at Kumbh

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said no disputed structure should be called a mosque.

Curbs Under Grap 3 Back in Delhi as Air Quality Nears 'Severe' Category

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Thursday re-implemented stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a sharp rise in air pollution levels owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order.

Stop Calling A Disputed Site A Mosque, Yogi Says At Kumbh

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said no disputed structure should be called a mosque.