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Most Keralites arriving in Russia are on visiting or students visas or specifically designed visas for highly qualified specialists. However, many of those who take the illegal route end up on the warfront

Haryana has requested the Centre to remove the caste names 'Chura', 'Bhangi', and 'Mochi' from the Scheduled Castes list, citing them as outdated and offensive. The state aims to mitigate caste prejudice and discrimination associated with such names. The proposal requires an amendment to the Constitution (SCs) Order, 1950, for the changes to be official.

Update due to statement by the Maoists accepting the loss of 18 cadres, including one of the Telangana State Committee; police deny claims of security personnel casualties and atrocities against villagers

The 45-day gathering of Hindu ascetics, saints, ash-smeared Naga Sadhus, skeleton-donning Aghoris and other pilgrims is expected to have a footfall of 450 million this year, nearly twice the population of Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous State

Punjab farmer-activist Jagjit Singh Dallewal has agreed to medical aid after nearly two months on hunger strike for MSP guarantees. The central government will meet with farmer forums on Feb 14 in Chandigarh. Dallewal, a cancer patient, will continue his fast-unto-death despite health concerns. Supreme Court had urged for medical intervention and evaluated his health condition.

The accused have been charged under the Emigration Act, human trafficking, and cheating, police said

D Gukesh triumphed in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 opener against Anish Giri, despite Giri's early advantage. Gukesh's strategic play led to a victory following a pivotal mistake by Giri. Other matches saw mixed results for Indian players, with Praggnanandhaa drawing and Leon Luke Mendonca losing. Highlights included a quick win for Rameshbabu Vaishali in the Challengers section.