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Death toll in China landslide rises to 31 while 16 people still missing

The death toll from a landslide that struck southwest China's mountainous Yunnan province has climbed to 20, with 24 people still missing, local authorities said on Tuesday

NMC asks States, UTs to do away with seat leaving bond in medical colleges

The concept of seat leaving bond, a common practice for medical students specially PG students, was started with an aim of securing commitment, discourage abrupt resignations

Cement industry to add 150-160 million tonnes capacity by FY28: CRISIL

In the past five fiscals, the industry has added capacity by 119 million tonnes (MT) per annum to reach a total of 595 MT now, according to a Crisil Ratings report

REC Q3 profit up 13.5% at Rs 3,308 cr, income rises to Rs Rs 12,071 cr

Its consolidated net profit was Rs 2,915.33 crore in the quarter ended December 2022, a BSE filing showed

Novel approach identifies people at risk of developing TB: Lancet study

TB is a bacterial disease that causes significant lung damage and can, without treatment, be fatal. It is spread in aerosol by inhaling droplets containing the bacteria

Burmese army plane crashes at Mizoram's Lengpui airport; six people injured

Of the 14 people, six sustained injuries, while eight are safe, said the DGP

ISMA demands diversion of additional 1-1.2 mn tonnes sugar to make ethanol

"We also believe that sugar production in the current year could be higher than what was expected earlier," ISMA said in a statement

Ram Temple inauguration reflects India's unity, rich heritage: Munjal

Addressing the Hero World 2024 event here, he also said for any country aspiring to achieve new heights of development, upholding its heritage is crucial

Malaysia Airlines aims to expand in India; eyes codeshare pact with carrier

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier that is part of the Malaysia Aviation Group, operates a total of 69 weekly flights to nine Indian cities

ED summons harassment, will not appear: CPI(M) leader Thomas Isaac

Senior CPI(M) leader Thomas Isaac on Tuesday said he would not be appearing before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a FEMA case, terming the summons issued to him as "pure harassment"

CBI asks lawyer Dehadrai to appear before it in connection with Moitra case

The CBI has asked lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai to appear before it on Thursday in connection with its probe against former TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a Lokpal-referred corruption complaint against her

No strikes, criticism on social media by employees: MCD's education dept

Strict action would be taken against any staff indulging in such activities, a notification by MCD said

Kerala has 575,000 new voters in list ahead of LS elections, says state CEO

Based on the information collected, 375,867 names were removed from the voters' list, he said

Congress urges Assam governor for inquiry into attacks during yatra

The Congress MLA from Nazira alleged that the police personnel remained silent spectators from a safe distance

Govt raises import duty on gold, silver jewellery findings to 15% from 11%

In a notification issued on Monday, India's Ministry of Finance also hiked the import duty on spent catalysts containing precious metals to 14.35 per cent from 10.1 per cent

We have broken barricades, but will not break the law: Rahul Gandhi

The Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra was stopped from entering the city on Tuesday, triggering protests from Congress workers who broke barricades and raised slogans

Mizo student body urges Centre to reconsider fencing Indo-Myanmar border

Mizoram's apex student body Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the Centre's decision to fence the Indo-Myanmar border and scrap the Free Movement Regime

Javadekar accuses LDF and UDF of hypocrisy, says 'Bharat has changed'

Both the CPI-M-led LDF and opposition UDF, headed by the Congress had slammed the saffron party on Monday for allegedly turning the consecration ceremony into a state-sponsored event

L&T's Heavy Engineering unit bags 'significant' orders in India, overseas

The company did not disclose the value of orders. However, according to company, the value of significant order is between Rs 1,000 crore and Rs 2,500 crore

Congress to hold state-level workers' conventions for 2024 polls on Jan 25

The first state-level workers' convention will be held on Thursday in Telangana where the Congress recently formed a government, ousting the K Chadrashekhar Rao government