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NorthEast Utd Thump Mumbai City FC 3-0

It took only 48 seconds for NorthEast United to find the back of the net at the Mumbai Football Arena.

I was feeling low, but didn't want to quit like a loser

After a brutal, barren run for months, the newly-crowned women's world rapid champion from India, 37-year-old Koneru Humpy, has reason to fall back in love with the grind.

Carlsen, world body call truce

World No.1 to play World Blitz as Fide eases rules after dress code furore

Rupee falls 4 paise to end at 85.52 against US dollar

Prospects for the Indian economy are expected to improve in 2025 thanks to high consumer and business confidence, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra said in his foreword to the Financial Stability Report, which pegged the real GDP growth for the current fiscal year at 6.6%.

SpiceJet Aims To Operationalise 30 Grounded Planes Again

Budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd. aims to operationalise 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, grounded for reasons ranging from payment default to lessors and component shortages, in the next 12-15 months as it seeks to expand its services.

Adani to raise over $2 bn in exit from Adani Wilmar

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is exiting its 26-year joint venture with Singapore's Wilmar group, raising over $2 billion that it will invest in core businesses such as energy and utilities.

Industry seeks tax relief, capex push, MSME boost

Despite strong economic fundamentals, the Indian economy stares at headwinds such as global uncertainties, inflation, and unfair Chinese competition that may require the budget to focus on enhancing capital expenditure, easing compliance burden, enhancing disposable income and encouraging small firms through cheaper credit and tax relief, industry representatives told the finance minister on Monday.

Carter: President, Global Mediator, Nobel Laureate

Jimmy Carter held a unique place in US politics: he was the oldest former president and a Nobel peace laureate, but his one term in office was forever tainted by his inability to end the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.

Trump fails to win new trial in E. Jean Carroll sex-abuse case

A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a $5 million verdict that E. Jean Carroll won against Donald Trump when a jury found the US president-elect liable for sexually abusing and later defaming the former magazine columnist.

Signs Christmas Market Attacker Was Mentally Ill: German Minister

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S Korea to Inspect All Boeing 737s Amid Hunt for Answers

During its second landing attempt, the Jeju Air jet received a bird strike warning from ground control. Minutes later, pilot issued distress signal

At Least 71 People Killed in Ethiopia Road Accident

The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women.

Russia pledged to punish culprits of the plane crash

Azerbaijan said on Monday that Moscow had promised to punish those responsible for the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that Baku says was shot at by Russian air defences.

Liberalisation & liberalism: Legacy of Manmohan Singh

The unexpected eruption of nostalgia and admiration for Manmohan Singh from people across the country is testimony to what he stood for.

Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess

In a year when India's cricket team lifted the T20 World Cup after 17 years, sparking a reception in Mumbai befitting the occasion, and shooter Manu Bhaker brought back unprecedented twin bronze medals from the Paris Olympics, chess quietly emerged as the sport that consistently perched the country on top of the world.

Why Indians Don't Have One Happy New Year

Around midnight of December 31, when several people in India will sit before their television sets (the rest will be busy at parties), they will invariably be greeted with visuals of places in New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Korea that have already celebrated \"Happy New Year\", with skylines flaring up in panoramic colours and revellers rocking in sheer joy. West of us, we will see the massive, glitzy gatherings at Trafalgar Square in London or at Times Square in New York.

Preparing for the Trump disruption

India has the diplomatic wherewithal to deal with Trump 2.0 even as issues such as H-1B visa and trade will test ties from time to time

The Choice Before Us: Star Trek or Mad Max

The world is at a crossroads. If we channel resources to ensure equality, manage risks, and enhance autonomy, we can navigate toward a future where technology is a force for good

Ruth Chepngetich Shatters Women's Marathon Record

With a decisive showing at the T20 World Cup, the Indian cricket team ended their 13-year wait for an ICC trophy; but beyond that, red-ball success remained elusive

Indian Chess Becomes The Dominant Force Across The World

The tide in Indian chess that was rising over the last couple of years finally descended in 2024, sweeping the chess world in its wake.

Hamilton's Mercedes Era Ends With Historic Records, Ferrari Move

Lewis Hamilton's remarkable decade with Mercedes, which began in 2013, culminated in 2024 with his decision to join Ferrari.

The Return of Trump

A look at the seismic shift in affairs, both global and domestic, that is on the cards as Donald Trump returns for his second stint in the White House at a precarious time

A New Generation Of Spain Reclaims Europe's Top Title

Twelve years after their famed tiki-taka lorded over Europe, Spain's one-touch artists laid their hands on the Henri Delaunay Trophy this July in Berlin's Olympiastadion, making them the first team to win the Euros on four occasions (1964, 2008, 2012, 2024).

Pak Holds Polls Amid Allegations of Rigging

Pakistan's February elections, labelled the \"most rigged\" in its history, saw Shehbaz Sharif return as Prime Minister in March after forming a coalition government.

Victories & Challenges

An understanding with China on disengagements along the LAC was the highlight in 2024, but new challenges emerged for New Delhi in the neighbourhood and elsewhere

200+ Killed in Spain's Worst Floods Ever

Spain faced its worst flood disaster in modern history and one of Europe's deadliest since the 1970s, as torrential rains on October 29 claimed over 200 lives.

COP29: Climate Pledges Fall Short Yet Again

After intense negotiations, COP29 in Baku concluded in November with a climate deal in which developed nations committed to paying $300 billion annually by 2035 to help developing countries combat the climate crisis.

Labour Markets in Cities See Qualitative Improvement

India's 2023-24 Periodic Labour Force Employment Survey (PLFS), covering urban and rural areas up to June, highlighted a mixed picture of the job market.

RG Kar Case Leads to Widespread Public Outrage, Protests

The rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College on August 9 triggered widespread protests, casting a shadow on West Bengal's ruling TMC.

No End in Sight as Manipur's Ethnic Clashes Continue

Ethnic clashes between Manipur's Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities remained unresolved in 2024 as deepened divides held on.