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Indian origin Israeli soldier killed amid tensions in the West Bank

A 24-year-old Indian-origin Israeli soldier from the Bnei Menashe community was killed in a vehicle-ramming attack close to the West Bank's Beit El settlement, community members said on Thursday.

India becoming global research powerhouse: Principal scientific advisor

Speaking at the Global Bio-India 2024 Summit, Sood emphasized India's rise as a pivotal hub for technological excellence, particularly in biological manufacturing and biofuels

Trumpeted 100-day agenda, but after 95 days, govt 'vacillating': Kharge

The fresh expose of the 'Modi-Adani mega scam' and the acts of omission and commission by the SEBI chairperson cannot be buried under the rug anymore, he said

Madrassas 'unsuitable' for children to receive proper education: NCPCR

The child rights body told the top court that children, who are not in formal schooling system, are deprived of their fundamental right to elementary education

Delhi HC asks Puja Khedkar to respond to UPSC's plea claiming perjury

Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice to Khedkar on the UPSC's application and granted her three weeks to file reply to it.

Domestic steel consumption likely to see 9-10% growth in FY25: ICRA

ICRA projects the domestic steel consumption growth at a healthy 9-10 per cent in FY2025, the rating agency said in a statement

Gastro problems could heighten Parkinson's disease risk by 76%: Study

Gastrointestinal problems are known to be common in patients suffering from neurodegenerative disorders, the authors said

SC to consider SpiceJet's plea against Delhi HC order grounding 3 engines

SpiceJet had challenged the August 14 order of the single-judge bench

Maruti Suzuki targets to sell 600K CNG vehicles this fiscal: Official

The country's largest carmaker company on Wednesday expanded its CNG model range as it rolled out its premium hatchback Swift with S-CNG trims

Row over PM Modi attending Ganpati Puja at CJI's residence: BJP slams Oppn

Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday participated in the Ganpati Puja at the CJI's residence. In a video, Chandrachud and his wife Kalpana Das were seen welcoming Modi at their house

Rs 782.2 cr given to 122K ineligible beneficiaries under KALIA scheme: CAG

During its launch, the government had promised Rs 5,000 per family per crop season for five crop seasons and Rs 12,500 to landless farm labourers in three years

Rise in cess, surcharge shrinking states' share in pool of taxes: Kerala CM

He said that Kerala and many other states have made this demand in the past with the southern state suggesting that it be increased to 50 per cent

Delhi riots: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sept 23

The high court's order came while hearing a plea by riots accused Devangana Kalita seeking direction to the police to provide her certain videos and WhatsApp chats in two cases

Kalpataru Projects International bags orders worth Rs 2,774 crore

Kalpataru Projects International on Thursday said the company and its arms secured orders worth Rs 2,774 crore.

Tamil party's support to Lanka's oppn presidential candidate in dispute

However, the party's president, S Sritharan, who was in the UK at the time, said there was no such decision and they would be backing the Tamil common candidate P Ariyanethiran

Former B'desh PM Khaleda Zia admitted to hospital, advised several tests

Her physician, Professor AZM Zahid Hossain, said the medical board has recommended several tests and she has been placed in a private cabin following her admission to the hospital

Death of fishing labourers: Dengue, cholera rising at Goa jetty, says Rane

Rane said there has been a "rise in cases of dengue and cholera reported from the Cutbona jetty."

SEMI, peer IESA join hands to boost semiconductor ecosystem in India

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of Semicon India 2024, the statement said on Wednesday

Jr doctors in WB continue 'cease work', sit-in over medic's rape-murder

A large number of police personnel have been deployed in and around Swathya Bhavan' at Salt Lake, and traffic movement was regulated

NSA Doval holds talks with Russian counterpart Shoigu in Petersburg

Doval's visit to Russia comes two-and-half weeks after Prime Minister Modi paid a high-profile trip to Ukrainian capital Kyiv