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COP28: No progress yet on GST, climate finance

Halfway through the UN Climate Summit (COP28) which will come to a close on December 12 there is no progress yet on major aspects of negotiating texts including the Global Stocktake, Global Goal on Adaptation, Climate Finance, though participants can take cheer from the fact that the Loss and Damage fund was operationalised on Day 1. Here's a halfway update.

US inputs on 'plot' have bearing on India's security, says Centre

India has instituted an inquiry to look into inputs provided by the US in connection with an alleged plot to kill pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil because the matter has a bearing on national security, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday.

Menswear Trends That Ruled The Roost In '23

From corsets to vests and backless suits, here are all the styles that made noise in the world of men's fashion this year

I Cried Because I Waited For This For So Long

A mid the whirlwind of emotions, actor Bobby Deol finds himself in a unique place one that not many actors experience in their lifetimes.

Raw Is Risky: Veggies You Should Never Have Uncooked

Whipping up a salad is a quick fix for those mid-day hunger pangs. But, some vegetables, when consumed uncooked, can be detrimental to one's health.

Govt Declares Aid, States Look To Pick Up Pieces After Cyclone Michaung

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected northern Tamil Nadu, including capital Chennai, and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the home ministry to release ₹450 crore in the second instalment to the southern state for cyclone relief.

Olympics tag pushes Anahat's pro drive

Moments after squash was included as one of the new sports for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics at October's IOC Session in Mumbai, Saurav Ghosal, India's top squash professional aged 37, chuckled that he wished he was 10 years younger.

Ready to step up and be counted

By including pacers Mukesh Kumar and Prasidh Krishna in squad for SA, India have their transition programme in place

Pistol shooters face race against time

India's top shooters Abhishek Verma and Saurabh Chaudhary are struggling to make it to the team

SAT overturns IIFL acquiring Sebi ban on new clients

The Securities Appellate Tribunal on Thursday overturned a Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) order restricting IIFL Securities from acquiring new clients. The tribunal also lowered the penalty from Sebi's initial fine of 1 crore to 20 lakh.

ED files charge sheet against Vivo

The Enforcement (ED) has filed a Directorate charge sheet in its money laundering probe against Chinese phone manufactures Vivo, alleging that shell companies were used to remit 1 lakh crore outside India between 2014 and 2021, people familiar with the development said.

Bain, KKR, Advent look to buy Sai Life

Global PE funds are seeking a controlling stake at a valuation of $600-700 million

Presidential hopefuls lock horns in Republican debate

The four candidates are trying to emerge as an alternative to Donald Trump who has maintained a lead in opinion polls ahead of first nominating contest in Iowa

MiG-21 and gender integration through eyes of women pilots

The phasing out of the Indian Air Force’s ageing MiG-21 combat aircraft next year has put a spotlight on women pilots who have thus far in their careers flown only the rugged Soviet-origin fighter plane whose checkered safety record has frequently triggered a chorus of concern and calls for its early replacement.

Fadnavis writes to Ajit against Malik's entry in ruling alliance

A surprise appearance by former minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik on the first day of Maharashtra assembly session in Nagpur and his decision to sit on the treasury benches sparked a controversy on Thursday as deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis wrote to his colleague Ajit Pawar and said Malik should not be allowed to join the ruling coalition due to the serious corruption allegations against him.

Revanth takes oath as T'gana CM

Anumala Revanth Reddy, who led the Congress to its first assembly elections victory in Telangana, took oath on Thursday as the second chief minister of India's youngest state along with one deputy and 10 other ministers.

Despite Covid, our airlines ran on a sustainable model: Scindia

Indian airlines have operated on a sustainable model despite the severe blow to the industry dealt by the Covid-19 pandemic and rising jet fuel costs, civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday.

No suffixes or prefixes, just call me Modi: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday credited the teamwork of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and cadre, and the government's governance record, for the recent resounding victories in three heartland states, saying the party will need to move forward with a collective spirit.

Hindenburg saga: Sebi notices to FPIs

About a dozen FPIS in Adani firms did not maintain, disclose ownership details

Google launches Gemini, upping the stakes in the global AI race

Google took its next leap in artificial intelligence Wednesday with the launch of project Gemini, an AI model trained to behave in human-like ways that's likely to intensify the debate about the technology's potential promise and perils.

Spice spice baby!

With a spike in pollution and temperature dipping each day, turn to these spices that will help keep winter woes at bay

HC restrains forest dept from holding event at Asola Bhatti

The Delhi high court on Thursday restrained the forest department from organising the \"Walk with Wildlife\" walkathon and cyclothon this week at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary amid concerns about the potential threat to the participants from leopards there.

After 2 yrs, Covid not top cause of death What CRS data reveals Paras Singh

For the first time since the onset of the pandemic, Covid-19 was not the leading cause of deaths registered across Delhi in 2022 - deaths attributed to the viral outbreak fell from 14.9% in 2021, to 1.6% in 2022, Delhi government's death registry data shows, highlighting how life in the Capital and beyond had gone back to normal with the onset of vaccines.

Police set to ask medical body to cancel licence of Tughlaqabad Extn clinic

Three weeks after the Delhi Police arrested the proprietor of a south Delhi medical centre and his three employees over allegations of death by negligence, investigations revealed that one of his employees who posed as a doctor but was only a Class 12 graduate-owns a hospital in Tughlakabad Extension.

Only 7 of 24 Delhi drains trapping sewage: CPCB

THE POLLUTION BODY ALSO SAID THAT ONLY TWO OF THE 36 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS IT HAD MONITORED WERE FOUND COMPLYING WITH NORMS

Minister directs DJB CEO to address sewage complaints

Delhi water minister Atishi on Thursday wrote to the Delhi Jal Board CEO, directing him to address sewage complaints, and take strict action against officials at a JJ colony in north Delhi, after residents there complained about sewage overflow.

72-year-old hit by car in GK-1, dragged for 100m

A 72-year-old man was killed after being hit by a car near his home in Greater Kailash 1 (GK-1), police officers aware of the matter said on Thursday, adding that they suspect that the vehicle dragged the victim for around 100m before speeding away.

Nepal busts illegal ring taking citizens to fight for Russia

Nepal on Wednesday arrested a gang that had been coercing people into sending young men to be recruited into the Russian army, days after it said it had asked Moscow not to recruit its citizens into the Russian army and immediately send back any.

Fewer births, more deaths in Delhi during pandemic: Data

Delhi recorded 10.5% more births and 25.3% fewer deaths last year compared to 2021, according to data from the Union territory's Civil Registration System (CRS) released on Thursday, which showed one of the biggest year-on-year changes in both statistics in 2022.

Yet to decide on National Museum's closure: Govt

The Union Culture Ministry informed the Parliament on Thursday that the Government is yet to take a decision on the closure of the National Museum in New Delhi, raising questions on the timeline of the Central Vista project.