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'Hope Kohli continues playing Tests and ODIs'

Virat Kohli's decision to sit out the South Africa T20Is and ODIS could indicate an interesting shift in his career. At 35, Kohli is a two-time ICC trophy winner, carries the legacy of being India's most successful Test captain of all time and has achieved every ODI batting record that there is. A World Cup win would have been the icing on the cake, but Kohli learnt it the hard way that endings are never always perfect.

Tune in for India games to watch Rinku: Russell

Andre Russell was waiting for Rinku Singh. His smile told a story. That of pride and happiness. But he was mindful enough to not come in the way of the youngster's moment.

The importance of having Tiger inside the ropes

As Tiger Woods returns to the battlefield once again, his battered body and his ability to put mind over matter will be tested at the Hero World Challenge. It's a gentle start for the 47-year-old on a venue ideally suited for a comeback - Albany is a wide-open golf course with a terrain as flat as a pancake. What he shoots will be inconsequential compared to how his fused subtalar reacts following the 72 holes.

United face exit from Europe

Up 2-0 and 3-1, Manchester United fumble to 3-3 draw against Galatasaray in Champions League

JSW gets 35% in JV with SAIC Motor

The JSW Group on Thursday said it would own 35% in a newly created joint venture (JV) with SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd (which owns MG Motor India) that would focus on electric vehicles (EVS), with a plan to turn majority shareholder in two years.

Core sector output up 12.1% in October

The Index of eight core industries grew 12.1% in October compared to October 2022, according to data released Thursday by the ministry of commerce and industry. While this is faster than the 9.2% growth rate recorded in September, it is slower than the 12.5% growth rate recorded in August.

'Shriram needs to shift to insurance'

Shriram Finance had a loan book of ₹2.2 lakh cr at the end of the second quarter

'Virtually certain that 2023 will be warmest ever yr'

This year (until the end of October) was about 1.40 degrees Celsius warmer over the pre-industrial (1850-1900) baseline, the World Meteorological Organisation said on the opening day of the UN Climate Summit (COP28) in Dubai, adding that 2023 will be the warmest year irrespective of the last two months of the year.

Law minister promises funds for insurance cover to lawyers

Lawyers deserve to get medical and life insurance cover, Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Thursday, assuring that the Centre will provide the necessary funds to accomplish the demand from the legal fraternity.

3 mortuaries, 94 bodies and a wait for last rites in Manipur

Violence in this northeastern state roiled by an ethnic conflict since early May has ebbed, but some of the dead continue to pay a price. There are 94 bodies in three mortuaries, two in Imphal and one in Churachandpur, that are yet to be claimed by their families.

Declared fit, rescued workers head home

Forty of the 41 workers, who were pulled out of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand on November 28, have been declared physically and mentally fit to return home after a thorough check-up at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Rishikesh, officials familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The last worker, too, will be discharged once his medical report comes, the official added.

Issue raised with India at highest levels: US officials

The US may have first raised the issue of the possible involvement of an Indian government employee in an alleged plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil at least four months ago, and the issue has been raised at the “highest levels”, US officials said.

Fighter jets, helicopters, missiles in latest ₹2.23L-cr defence push

In a significant boost to the country’s self-reliance drive and the military’s combat readiness, India on Thursday gave its go-ahead to major projects worth Rs.2.23 lakh crore, including the purchase of more light combat aircraft (LCA), light combat helicopters (LCH), artillery guns and anti-ship missiles, and the upgrade of Sukhoi-30 fighters.

T'gana, Andhra cops clash at Nagarjunasagar dam site

Tension prevailed at the interstate Nagarjunasagar irrigation project site located on the Krishna river after Andhra Pradesh police allegedly clashed with their Telangana counterparts and took control over half of the project's spillway area in the early hours of Thursday, people familiar with the matter said.

High-stakes poll battle across 5 states ends as T'gana casts vote

Around 23 million people voted across 119 constituencies in Telangana on Thursday as the southern state recorded a poll percentage of 70.60% by 11 pm.

DPCC: 257 Paharganj guest houses extracting ground water illegally

A joint committee headed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it has found that 257 guest houses at Paharganj in central Delhi are illegally extracting groundwater, and they have begun initiating action against these establishments.

3 multilevel parking lots to start, existing ones in doldrums

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to begin operations at three of its new multilevel parking lots over the next month at Gandhi Maidan (Chandni Chowk), Amar Colony (Lajpat Nagar) and Nigambodh Ghat -- according to officials aware of the matter.

DU council approves proposals for dual degrees, teachers' promotion

The Delhi University's academic council (AC) on Thursday approved a proposal for dual degrees, allowing students to pursue two academic programmes concurrently, on the condition that one of the courses is through distance learning or in the online mode.

Minister orders Okhla STP be ready by Dec 31

Water minister Atishi, who was inspecting the development work of the Okhla sewage treatment plant on Thursday, said an ultimatum has been issued to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to start operations of the 564 million liters per day (MLD) plant by December 31.

How hospital with fake doctors thrived in the heart of Delhi

On a balmy November afternoon, the lane in Greater Kailash’s E block is like any other in the upscale south Delhi neighbourhood — a row of three-storey homes with manicured terrace gardens, most with tall gates guarded by bored watchmen, parked SUVs, and a row of Ashoka trees. In the centre, not out of place, is a building with a sandstone facade, with a board that says “Agarwal Medical Centre”. Two smaller signs, their red fading into the background, proclaims its credentials. One says, “Super Specialty”. The other, “Government Approved”.

Russian court bars LGBT+ movement, labels it 'extremist'

THE MOVE IS PART OF A PATTERN OF RISING CURBS ON EXPRESSIONS OF GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION

Henry Kissinger, divisive former diplomat with a disreputable legacy, dies aged 100

Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner and a key figure of American diplomacy in the post-World War II era, died on Wednesday at the age of 100, his consulting firm Kissinger Associates said, without providing details of the circumstances.

'A matter of concern': India on Pannun plot indictment

India on Thursday described a case filed in a US court against an Indian national for his alleged involvement in a plot to kill a Khalistani leader on American soil as a \"matter of concern\", and said follow-up action will be taken on the findings of an inquiry committee looking into the matter.

COP28 opens with the launch of climate 'loss and damage' fund

COP28 kicks off with disaster fund victory

India's Q2 GDP growth beats estimates at 7.6%

India’s economy grew 7.6% in the second quarter (July-September) of the year, exceeding analyst expectations comfortably on the back of higher government spending and a strong performance by the manufacturing and construction sectors. The number means India’s economy has expanded at 7.7% in the first half of the year.

Exit polls suggest Sunday cliffhangers across 5 states

A cliffhanger in Chhattisgarh with an edge for the Congress. A fierce battle in Madhya Pradesh with two surveys predicting a landslide for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A closer-than-expected clash in Rajasthan, which has voted out the incumbent every time in the last 25 years. A neck-and-neck contest in Telangana between the challenger Congress and the incumbent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). And a hung assembly in Mizoram with a regional outfit likely emerging as kingmaker.

Dark Chocolate To Blueberries: Antioxidant-Rich Superfoods To Snack On

Antioxidants have the ability to protect our bodies against the limpacts of free radicals. In doing so, they potentially lower the likelihood of cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers and chronic conditions associated with oxidative stress. The good news is that these beneficial compounds are present in a variety of foods, with fruits and vegetables being notable sources.

Life In A Tunnel: How The 41 Banded, And Survived, Together

'Never lost hope; when food was not coming through, oxygen was'

Salman's Security Undergoes Review After Lawrence Bishnoi Threat

Actor Salman Khan has been advised by the Mumbai Police to take a fresh review of his security teams following a threat received from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

Vitamin K: Kaleidoscope Of Benefits For Skin

Vitamin K Aids Skin Health By Reducing Dark Circles, Enhancing Wound Healing And Improving Skin Elasticity