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Maharashtra: NCP leader kidnapped, brutally assaulted in Nanded; blames colleagues

Jeevan Ghogre Patil, former leader of opposition in the Nanded Municipal Corporation, was reportedly travelling in his Toyota Innova when a Mahindra Scorpio, coming from the opposite side blocked his vehicle

Criticism mounts over Bengaluru airport’s new pick-up rule; BIAL in no mood to relent

Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai says frequent flyers and business travellers deserve better treatment

CPM MP alleges Centre held ‘high-level’ meeting to remove Gandhi’s image from currency notes

The Centre may consider replacing Gandhi's image with an alternative symbol that it believes 'better reflects India's culture', with 'Bharat Mata' being among the options discussed.

The Bengal gamble: Can Humayun Kabir beat Mamata Banerjee at her own game?

The steadfast support of Muslims over the past years is often credited for Mamata Banerjee's continued reign in West Bengal. That backing, however, appears to be under strain.

Hijab row: Javed Akhtar hits out at Nitish Kumar, asks if he'd dare pull Hindu woman's ghoonghat

The veteran screenwriter-lyricist said that there are still several regions in India where Hindu women wear ghoonghats as a practice. "Will you go and pull up their ghoongat? How can you do that? How can anybody do that," he asked.

How Maharashtra local body results place BJP on stronger footing within Mahayuti

With the victory in municipal councils and nagar panchayats, the party is strengthening its position in the state where it never fought or won independently.

BRO takes on one of its toughest challenges: 32-km strategic road at 16,000 feet near China border

The proposed road is designed to replace a rudimentary dirt track and trekking route with an all-weather link

Def PSU, Safran firm join hands to manufacture high-precision, combat-proven systems in India

The agreement was signed in New Delhi by CMD, India Optel Limited (IOL), Tushar Tripathi and Head of the Defence Global Business Unit for Safran Electronics & Defense, Alexandre Ziegler in the presence of Secretary (Defence Production), Sanjeev Kumar

Himanta Sarma claims 'evidence' against Gaurav Gogoi's wife: 'Should disown her once Pak links exposed'

The Assam Chief Minister has also previously questioned Gogoi's visits to Pakistan nearly a decade ago.

Half of India’s takedown notices to X cite ‘disturbing public order’: Report

According to report, 58 takedown notices were issued to X last year, including 24 for provisions related to violating public tranquility and promoting enmity.

SIR exercise: 32 lakh voters in Bengal to be called for hearings starting Dec 27

Of the total, notices are being sent to around 10 lakh voters from Monday, while the remaining 22 lakh will be issued notices from Tuesday.

Nifty near record highs, but 9 in 10 stocks are still deep in the red

Out of a total listed universe of 2,667 stocks, nearly 90% of stocks were down more than 20 from their 52-week highs

Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya received Rs 250 crore as share in liquor scam: Chargesheet

As per the chargesheet, Chaitanya allegedly received his share of the proceeds through various firms belonging to liquor businessman Trilok Singh Dhillon, transferring it through banking channels to his family firms and using it in real estate projects.

Murshidabad riots: Jangipur court convicts 13 for lynching of father, son during Waqf law protests

The convicted include Dildar Nadab, Asmaul Nadab, Inzamul Haq, Ziaul Haq, Fekharul Sheikh, Aazfarul Sheikh, Munirul Sheikh, Iqbal Sheikh, Nurul Sheikh, Saba Karim, Hazrat Sheikh, Akbar Ali, and Yusuf Sheikh.

Pitted against each other in Bengal, partners in Kerala: TMC now Congress-led UDF's 'associate member'

The Trinamool Congress, Janadhipathya Rashtriya Party, and Kerala Kamaraj Congress will now be associates of the UDF. This expansion aims to strengthen the opposition's fight against the current government's policies.

Eviction-linked protests spiral into violence in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong, BJP leader’s ancestral home torched

Section 163 of Bhartiya Nyay Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been imposed in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district to maintain public order and peace

US welcomes India’s SHANTI Act, calls it key for stronger energy and nuclear ties

The SHANTI Act consolidates and replaces all existing civil nuclear laws, repealing the Atomic Energy Act of 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010.

Live: Will Nifty extend gains to third day and reclaim record highs? | Opening Bell

Markets began the week on a strong note, with the Nifty ending at the day’s high and holding above 26,150. The benchmark gained 206 points to close at 26,172, its best closing level since December 5, supported by a gap-up start that helped it break out of its recent consolidation phase. The rally was broad-based, led by strength in IT, metal and auto stocks, while midcaps and smallcaps outperformed with gains of 0.84% and 1.17% respectively. Investors will now track key UK and US GDP data later this week. This morning, global cues were xxx. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Ajit Mishra--SVP,  Research, Religare Broking and Sneha Poddar, VP -Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Akhlaq lynching case: UP govt now cites defence claims it once opposed to seek withdrawal

While allowing their bail in April 2017, the HC had noted the defence contention that Akhlaq’s wife Ikraman and daughter Shaistha had not named Punit or Arun in their initial statements recorded under Section 161 CrPC in September and October 2015.

Gujarat govt eases liquor consumption rules at GIFT City; permit requirement scrapped

This new rule discards the previous condition wherein such 'external persons' were required to get temporary permits

ED, CBI weaponised, no cases against BJP: Rahul Gandhi in Berlin

Speaking at the Hertie School in Berlin last week, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) were being used by the BJP to target political opponents

BMC elections: Thackeray cousins likely to announce alliance today

On Monday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut met MNS president Raj Thackeray, while MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar visited Matoshri, the residence of Uddhav Thackeray, for talks. Both are considered trusted aides of their respective party chiefs.

India's rice stocks surge to record high as paddy procurement climbs

The swelling stockpiles could allow the world's biggest rice exporter to boost shipments, putting pressure on supplies from rivals such as Thailand, Vietnam and Pakistan