Page 12 - Agencies

US, UK forces hit dozens of Houthi sites to counter ship attacks

US intends further strikes, Houthis promise 'escalation', more Red Sea assaults

Centre keeping all options open to curb rice prices: Food secretary

At present, parboiled rice exports attract an export duty of 20 per cent that was imposed in August 2023

INDIA bloc leaders to meet on Fri to discuss strategy during budget session

Sources on Thursday said the leaders would meet in the chamber of Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge at 10.30 am on Friday and discuss their joint strategy

Delhi's maximum temperature this January second coldest in 74 years: IMD

Unfavourable weather conditions in the world's second-biggest wheat producer after China could oblige the country to import the staple to ensure affordable supplies for its 1.4 billion people

President Joe Biden vows response as Iran denies role in US base attack

The troops were the first Americans to die from a West Asia attack since regional tensions were inflamed by the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza last October

Wheat sowing area crosses 34 million hectares, pulses lags: Govt data

Skymet cites early trends, predict 'normal' monsoon in 2024

Angel One shares tank after weak Q3; Jio Financial down nearly 7%

Shares of Jio Financial Services Ltd On the NSE, declined 6.48 % to Rs 249.45 per share.The company's market valuation eroded by Rs 11,372.38 crore to Rs 1,58,133.24 crore.In volume terms

PM Narendra Modi lauds IMD for exceptional service, climate research

The IMD started its 150th anniversary celebrations on Monday with the launch of 'Panchayat Mausam Seva' that aims to give weather forecasts to every farmer in every village

Google lays off hundreds working on Assistant software, other parts of firm

A few hundred roles are being eliminated in the company's Devices and Services team, with the majority in the 1P AR hardware team, the company said

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024: India a vishwa mitra, says PM Modi

Investors loosen purse strings: Adani, Maruti, Tata, Welspun, AM/NS unveil mega plans

Medics, patients flee southern Gaza hospitals as fighting intensifies: WHO

"We are seeing the health system collapse at a very rapid pace," he added, saying that an estimated 600 patients had fled one facility

Over Rs 10,300 cr siphoned off by cybercriminals since 2021, says I4C

Giving details of cyber criminals, officials said around 50 per cent of cyber attacks are being committed by "gangs" operating from Cambodia, Vietnam, China and other countries

ED raids Jharkhand CM Soren's associates in alleged money laundering case

The agency, since 2022, has been probing a trail of Rs 100 crore of "proceeds of crime" generated from illegal mining operations in the state

British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty', dies at 75

Wilkinson was nominated for a best actor Academy Award for his work in 2001's family drama In The Bedroom in 2001 and in the best supporting actor category for his role in Michael Clayton, a 2007 film

Will decide if Sonia, Kharge will attend Ram temple consecration: Cong

The consecration ceremony will be held on January 22 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and more than 6,000 people are expected to attend it

Chhattisgarh: 3.3 magnitude earthquake hits Ambikapur; no injury reported

Also, two earthquakes of mild intensity struck Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir early Tuesday, officials said. There were no immediate reports of any damage due to the tremors, they said

J&K could become 'Gaza' without dialogue between India-Pakistan: Farooq

Invoking former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the National Conference President said while speaking to ANI, "Atal Bihari Vajpayee had said that we can change our friends but not our neighbours "

US expects Israel to shift to targeted operations in Gaza: Secy Blinken

Hostage deal uncertain after Egypt's talks end without results

Need probe, not debate: PM Modi's first remark on Parliament breach

Fourteen lawmakers have been suspended for disrupting Parliament proceedings by demanding a discussion and a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the incident

Wall Street traders go all-in on great monetary pivot of this year

"This is a massive paradigm shift on Wall Street, with the most aggressive rate-hiking cycle in decades coming to an end," said Adam Sarhan, founder of 50 Park Investments