LIVE: Moscow to intensify its attacks against Ukraine, says Putin
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Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: PTI)
Russia launched a record 90 Shahed-type drones across Ukraine during the early hours of the new year, and Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country would “intensify” its attacks on its neighbor. Speaking during a New Year's Day visit to a military hospital, Putin said Ukraine could expect more such strikes after shelling of the Russian border city of Belgorod that killed more than two dozen people and wounded more than 100 others.
A massive earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit central Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning and advisories for residents to evacuate and prepare for possible aftershocks. A tsunami around 1 metre high struck parts of the west coast along the Sea of Japan, with a larger wave expected, public broadcaster NHK reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued tsunami warnings for the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said that the state has now become a preferred investment destination from various countries, thereby reflecting the conducive business environment in the state. CM Shinde welcomed the New Year by participating in a midnight blood donation camp. He also spoke about the growing impact of the Swachh Bharat Mission initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the positive impact of a deep cleaning drive taken up in Mumbai and its extension across the state.
A PSLV rocket carrying a total of 11 satellites including Isro's X-Ray polarimeter satellite lifted off from a spaceport here on Monday. Isro's maiden X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite would offer insights into celestial objects like black holes. The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission, carried primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites to be deployed in low earth orbits.Lauding the launch of the PSLV-C58/XPOSAT mission which is scheduled for Monday, former ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair on Sunday said that this rocket system has evolved as the most reliable and cost-effective one in the global scenario. Talking to ANI, Madhavan Nair said, "The new year 2024 will be a significant one as far as ISRO programmes are concerned. The 60th launch of PSLV will take place on this day. When we look back in history, we started this journey in 1993 and since then, most of the missions have been successfully completed. This rocket system has evolved as the most reliable and cost-effective one in the global scenario."
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Israel troop pullback signals 'gradual shift' to lower intensity operations, says US official
Israel's decision to withdraw some troops from Gaza appears to be the start of a gradual shift to lower intensity operations in the north of the Palestinian enclave, although there was still fighting going on there, a U.S. official said on Monday.Israel pulled tanks out of some Gaza City districts on Monday, residents said, as it announced plans to shift tactics and cut back on troop numbers. Still, fighting raged elsewhere in the Palestinian enclave along with intense bombardment."This appears to be the start of the gradual shift to lower intensity operations in the north that we have been encouraging, which reflects the success the IDF has had in dismantling Hamas’ military capabilities there. I’d caution though there is still fighting in the north and this does not reflect any changes in the south," the official told Reuters.
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Haryana to start direct bus service to Ayodhya
Haryana Transport Minister Mool Chand Sharma on Monday announced that the state government will start direct bus service to Ayodhya from Faridabad, Gurugram, and Sonipat after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22. He also said that in future if there is demand from other districts, direct bus service will start to Ayodhya from there as well. "After the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, numerous people from Haryana will visit Ayodhya. This new bus service will provide them with a convenient and affordable way to travel," he was quoted as saying in an official statement.
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HUL receives Rs 404 crore worth tax demands
Hindustan Unilever Ltd receives multiple tax demands totalling approx Rs 404 crore and penalty of Rs 43 crore
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Moscow to intensify its attacks against Ukraine, says Putin
Russia launched a record 90 Shahed-type drones across Ukraine during the early hours of the new year, and Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country would “intensify” its attacks on its neighbor. Speaking during a New Year's Day visit to a military hospital, Putin said Ukraine could expect more such strikes after shelling of the Russian border city of Belgorod that killed more than two dozen people and wounded more than 100 others.
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CRPH provides an update on terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir
A total of 72 terrorists including 22 local terrorists and 50 foreign terrorists were neutralised in J&K in 2023. In 2022, the number of Terrorists neutralized remained at 187 which included 130 local terrorists and 57 foreign terrorists. A total of 91 terrorists including 30 local terrorists and 61 foreign terrorists are active in Jammu and Kashmir so far. However, a total of 135 terrorists were active in 2022 including 50 local terrorists and 85 foreign terrorists. Most of the active terrorists belong to Lashkar-e-Taiba.
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Govt receives about Rs 153 crore from Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCFL) as dividend tranche
Government has received about Rs 153 crore from Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCFL) as dividend tranche, according to Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management.
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Israel Hamas War: Death toll hits 21,978
Israel Hamas War LIVE Updates: A total of 21,978 Palestinians have been killed and 57,697 have been wounded in Israeli strikes in Gaza since Oct. 7, the health ministry in Gaza said on Monday.The figures include 156 Palestinians killed and 246 injured in the past 24 hours, the ministry added.
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National Wrestling Camps: IOA ad-hoc panel announces dates
National wrestling camps to begin in Sonepat and Patiala from February 9: IOA ad-hoc panel
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DGCA investigates Air India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the case of "severe hard landing" by Air India A320 (VT-CIQ) during Cochin-Dubai flight on December 20: DGCA
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Four killed by Ukrainian shelling in Moscow-held Donetsk on New Year's Eve
Four killed by Ukrainian shelling in Moscow-held Donetsk on New Year's Eve
Topics : Narendra Modi New Year ISRO Black Hole Droupadi Murmu Japan Tsunami Saamana Shiv Sena BJP Earthquake Uddhav Thackeray Ram temple Isro satellite launches
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First Published: Jan 01 2024 | 9:17 AM IST