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Worries as avian flu virus breaches species barriers

ALTHOUGH THE OVERALL COUNT OF H5N1 HUMAN INFECTIONS IS LOW, THE STEADY DRIP OF HUMAN, ANIMAL DETECTIONS IS NOT A GOOD SIGN, SAY EXPERTS

FAC Okays Battalion Camp in Protected Forest Area of Assam

The Approval Pertains to the Diversion of 26.1 Hectares Within Geleky Reserved Forest Along the Volatile Assam-Nagaland Border in the Sivasagar Forest Division

UP Police Seek NBWs Against 91 Absconding Accused

The UP Police has moved a local court to get non-bailable warrants (NBWs) issued against 91 absconding accused allegedly involved in the large-scale violence that broke out in UP's Sambhal town on November 24, following a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, said officials on Tuesday.

India Moving Towards Defence Self-Reliance, Says Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday asserted that India is making significant progress towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, backed by technological advancements and research by Indian scientists and engineers.

Amid build-up, past data indicates Mahakumbh to be a money spinner

The fair will be the hub of a wide range of economic activities and is likely to witness significant revenue inputs

Yogi Leads From Front as BJP Out to Avenge Faizabad Loss

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is leading from the front as the Bharatiya Janata Party aims to wrest the Milkipur assembly seat from the Samajwadi Party and avenge the shock defeat in the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat in June 2024.

After LS poll high, SP sets sight on retaining prestigious seat

The main Opposition Samajwadi Party is primed for the big fight to retain the Milkipur assembly seat.

U.S. Congress Certifies Trump Win, Clears Way for Swearing-In

The US Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's November election victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, clearing the way for him to be sworn in on Jan. 20.

India to Soon Set New Record of One Billion Voters: ECI Chief

India will soon create a new record of one billion-plus voters, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday.

HC Dismisses Plea By BRS Leader Against F.I.R. In Corruption Case

The Telangana high court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and former state minister K T Rama Rao, seeking to quash a first information report (FIR) filed against him in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of Formula-E car race in Hyderabad, people familiar with the matter said.

Shah Launches Interpol-Like Agency, Calls for Tech Update

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said it was time Indian investigation agencies use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives as he launched the 'Bharatpol' portal to facilitate faster international assistance for agencies.

Focus on Satwik-Chirag at Malaysia Open

India's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will aim for a strong result, Lakshya Sen will look to build on his recent form and HS Prannoy will hope to shake off rust after a lengthy break at the season-opening Malaysia Super 1000 tournament starting here on Tuesday.

Man United Slow Liverpool's Charge Towards League Title

Manchester United rallied to snap a four-game losing streak and slow Liverpool's romp towards the Premier League title in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday.

Tactics to break down Rohit successful: O'Keeffe

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma wilted under the traditional Australian tactic of mentally breaking down the opposition captains during the just-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said former spinner Kerry O'Keeffe.

Late Dembele Strike Earns PSG Champions Trophy

Ousmane Dembele's stoppage-time goal settled the French Champions Trophy on Sunday, giving Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win over Monaco in a fixture played in Doha.

ICC, BCCI, CA, ECB Explore Chances of Two-Tier Tests

The ICC in collaboration with cricket boards of India, Australia and England is exploring the possibility of a two-tier Test system to facilitate more series between big three nations.

India Eyes Private Capital for $107 Billion Grid Expansion

India is asking states to attract more private capital to accelerate the expansion of its power transmission network, part of a plan to revamp the country's grid and accommodate more clean power.

NCLAT to hear Meta's plea against ₹213 cr fine on Jan 16

META ASKED NCLAT TO HEAR THE CASE URGENTLY, NOTING ITS IMPLICATIONS AND THE STAKES INVOLVED

Titan Sees 24% Q3 Growth on Strong Demand

Tata group firm Titan Company Ltd on Monday said it registered a year-on-year growth of 24% on a standalone basis in the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal buoyed by strong festive demand, especially in the jewellery segment.

Stonepeak's Digital Edge gets $1 billion loans for data centers

Digital Edge DC, a company backed by private equity fund Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, has secured $1 billion in debt to fund its data center expansion across Asia, according to a company press release on Monday.

Rupee Falls 4 Paise to Record Low of 85.83

The rupee declined 4 paise to settle at a fresh record low of 85.83 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, amid a steep fall in domestic equity markets and unabated outflow of foreign capital.

Space Industry Funding in India Falls 55% in 2024

Funding in India's space sector, a key part of the country's ambitions to become a global superpower, plummeted by 55% in 2024 to $59.1 million from $130.2 million the previous year, according to data from market intelligence platform Tracxn.

Services Growth Rises to 4-Month High in Dec

Business activity gained momentum in December, driven by demand buoyancy in the services sector, rising to a four-month high during the month, even as manufacturing growth slowed.

RUPEE FALLS 4 PAISE TO RECORD LOW OF 85.83

Nifty fell 1.62% to 23,616.05 points while Sensex slid 1.59% to 77,964.99

SC Transfers CCI's E-commerce Probe Case to K'taka HC

The Supreme Court has transferred to the Karnataka High Court several petitions challenging the Competition Commission of India's (CCI's) probe into alleged anti-competitive practices by e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart.

Sudan army airstrike kills 10 in southern Khartoum: Rescuers

Ten Sudanese civilians were killed and over 30 wounded in an army airstrike on southern Khartoum, volunteer rescue workers said.

Kyiv's Security Guarantees Will Only Work If U.S. Provides Them: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said security guarantees for Kyiv to end Russia's war would only be effective if the United States provides them, and that he hoped to meet US President-elect Donald Trump soon after his inauguration.

US Lawmakers to Certify Trump Win

Exactly four years after Donald Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol, seeking to overturn his election loss, lawmakers were to meet on Monday to certify his 2024 win, cementing the Republican's comeback from political ignominy.

Canada Political Crisis: Trudeau Expected To Resign Soon

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to resign this week, potentially as early as Monday but could remain in the post till the summer as the ruling Liberal Party elects a new leader to replace him.

S Korea's Yoon set to avoid arrest by warrant deadline

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appeared set to evade arrest ahead of a Monday night deadline after anti-graft investigators asked for more time to enforce a warrant.