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NIA searches 19 locations in Ballari IS module case; arrests 8, foils IED attack plans

In a major action, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out searches at 19 locations and arrested eight operatives of banned terror outfit ISIS's Ballari module , including its leader Minaz, and foiled plans to carry out terror acts, IED blasts in particular.

Dec 18, 2023

Three back to back earthquakes rock Ladakh & J&K; no casualties [details]

Three back to back earthquakes rocked the Union Territories of Ladakh and J&K on Monday, while no report of casualty or damage to property has been received so far.

Dec 18, 2023

Blue Planet receives $35 mn IFU funding to boost key operations in India

Blue Planet Environmental Solutions, a sustainable waste management company with operations in India, South-East Asia and the UK, on Monday said it has received $35 million investment from The Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU), a leader in impact investments.

Dec 18, 2023

Rishab Shetty adopts govt Kannada school in hometown Keradi

'Kantara' star Rishab Shetty has adopted a government school in his hometown Keradi through the Rishab Shetty Foundation to save Kannada schools.

Dec 18, 2023

Adivi Sesh's 'G2' visuals displayed at Times Square on his b'day

Actor Adivi Sesh, who is busy with the shoot of his upcoming movie 'G2', recently celebrated his birthday.

Dec 18, 2023

LS adjourned till 2 pm after Telecom Bill 2023 tabled, as Oppn disrupts with slogans

The Lok Sabha on Monday was adjourned till 2 p.m. soon after the Telecommunication Bill 2023 was tabled in the House while opposition MPs kept on raising slogans against the Centre.

Dec 18, 2023

Tension escalates in Kerala's Calicut University as SFI continues protests against governor

The campus in the University of Campus is now filled with banners and hoardings against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan

Dec 18, 2023

Kharge kicks off online crowd funding campaign 'Donate for Desh', contributes Rs.1.38 lakh

"Our inaugural campaign 'Donate for Behtar Bharat', commemorates the 138-year journey of the Indian National Congress," says Congress treasurer Ajay Maken

Dec 18, 2023

Courageous 'bahu' comes to help mother in-law after shooting, nabs two attackers too

Dispelling the stereotyped view of the "antagonistic saas-bahu" relationship, a woman in Bihar's Begusarai district on Sunday not only came to the aid of her mother-in-law after she was shot but also fought with two attackers and managed to apprehend them.

Dec 17, 2023

Telangana doubles ex-gratia for death in human-animal conflict

The Telangana government has doubled the compensation to Rs 10 lakh for loss of human life in human-animal conflicts.

Dec 17, 2023

30 mins less social media use daily can make you happier, productive at work

Just 30 minutes less social media use per day can help improve mental health, job satisfaction and commitment, according to a study.

Dec 17, 2023

Terror module involved in targeting unarmed cops busted in J&K [details]

Pakistan-based terror handlers assigned the job to the local hybrid terrorists to target unarmed and off-duty cops to create fear among local policemen.

Dec 17, 2023

Agitating Ladakh groups divided over Supreme Court's verdict on Art 370 [details]

Despite presenting a united face on the demand for statehood and sixth schedule, differences cropped up between LAB and KDA over the verdict of the Supreme Court.

Dec 17, 2023

Zuckerberg building $100 mn top-secret 'Koolau Ranch' in Hawaii

Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building a top-secret $100 million mansion in Hawaii that has a huge underground bunker.

Dec 17, 2023

Said to be an antidote to 'Shani', dogs, monkeys dyed black bring in big bucks

The lure of money is making dogs and monkeys go black.

Dec 17, 2023