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Shah promises panel to drive out 'infiltrators' from J'khand

Infiltrators grab land in Jharkhand by marrying tribal women and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form a panel to identify them and drive them out of the state if voted to power in the upcoming assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday.

10 militants die in attack on Manipur CRPF camp

Escalating violence

Decide on a permanent firecracker ban, says SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said that no religion wants to promote pollution, stressing that every citizen has a fundamental right to live in a pollution-free environment and giving the Delhi government two weeks to decide on whether the Capital should have a permanent ban on firecrackers throughout the year.

Must thwart attempts to divide India: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cautioned against attempts by vested interests to fragment the society along caste, religious and linguistic lines, emphasising that national unity and social cohesion are essential for India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

India seeks favourable Russia trade balance

The imbalance in India-Russia trade needs to be addressed urgently, including steps to remove non-tariff barriers and regulatory impediments and facilitate the settlement of trade in national currencies, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.

Amid weather extremes, India to demand West up climate funding

India is expected to reiterate its call for adequate climate finance from developed nations, including contributions running into trillions of dollars annually, as the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) began in Baku on Monday against the backdrop of unprecedented weather extremes that have battered India as well as the world, and new signs that the globe is on track for more devastation.

Aamir-Ajay off-screen reunion makes fans ask for Ishq 2

When actors Aamir Khan and Ajay Devgn reunited at an event on Saturday, it left their fans nostalgic.

Blissful Bebo in Saif haven!

Kareena Kapoor Khan is back in the bay from her Diwali holiday in the Maldives, and on Saturday, the actor shared some stunning pictures of sun-kissed beaches and sun-tanned skin from her dreamy getaway with her boys – actor-husband Saif Ali Khan and sons, Taimur and Jeh.

FAKE TICKETS, SCALPING STRIKE A SOUR NOTE

Ahead of some big international gigs in India, we talk to artists and organisers about the rising threat of fake ticketing and black marketeering

He always had a smile on his face: Ssudeep Sahir delves into memories of Nitin Chauhaan

Actor Ssudeep Sahir, one of the first to confirm the tragic passing of his Tera Yaar Hoon Main co-star Nitin Chauhaan, is in a state of shock after the incident. Chauhaan, 35, was found dead in his Mumbai flat on Friday. He allegedly died by suicide.

MCSWEENEY TO OPEN, INGLIS HANDED FIRST TEST CALL UP FOR BGT OPENER

Uncapped Nathan McSweeney won the race to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja in the first Test against India while Australia also handed a maiden Test call up to Josh Inglis on Sunday.

Pakistan win 1st ODI series Down Under since 2002

Saim Ayub hit 42 and Abdullah Shafique 37 as Pakistan raced to a commanding eight-wicket victory and their first one-day series win in Australia for 22 years on Sunday.

Jagan Kumar, the 11-time national motorcycle champion, quits racing

NEW DELHI: It has been an emotional time for Jagan Kumar, the illustrious rider who decided to roll his bike into the garage for good after dominating Indian circuits for around 15 years.

A rivalry and new momentum

Sabalenka-Swiatek battle for the top promises an exciting year in women's tennis

Varun's fifer in vain, Stubbs scripts a sensational chase

South Africa level series 1-1, beating India by three wickets in the second T20I at Gqeberha

Chelsea, Arsenal in 1-1 draw; United win

Chelsea and Arsenal shared the spoils in a tense and at times bruising 1-1 battle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, keeping the London sides level in the Premier League, but still nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool.

NFRA kicks off audit standards overhaul

Authority set to review 38 audit and two quality standards

EPFO SEES 7.6% INCREASE IN CONTRIBUTORS DURING FY24

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) saw a 7.6% rise in contributors in FY24, and adopted a new policy to support dependents and wards of EPFO employees who died during the COVID-19 pandemic, a press release said.

FPIs WITHDRAW ₹20,000 CR FROM EQUITIES IN LAST 5 TRADING SESSIONS

The exodus of foreign investments from Indian equity markets continued unabated, with FPIs pulling out nearly 20,000 crore in the last five trading sessions on higher valuations of domestic stocks and shifting their allocation to China.

Clean energy sees surge in FDI

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows in the non-conventional energy sector surged in the first three of months of this financial year, making it the tenth-largest FDI destination of all time, underscoring rising global interest in India's green energy initiatives.

Electric 3W subsidies for FY25 halt as sales hit cap

The removal of a central government subsidy will likely make popular electric three-wheelers dearer for the rest of this fiscal year, potentially disrupting sales of manufacturers such as Bajaj Auto, Mahindra Last Mile Mobility and Piaggio.

Gold loans glitter amid personal loan crackdown

The regulatory clampdown on unsecured personal loans has given a fillip to loans against the yellow metal, with gold loans soaring in the last few months.

GOP likely to clinch House control after taking Senate

Republicans on Saturday were close to clinching control of the US House of Representatives, a critical element for President-elect Donald Trump to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January.

Trump rules out re-appointing Pompeo, Haley in his new team

US President-elect Donald Trump ruled out on Saturday re-appointing two senior figures from his first administration, ex-secretary of state Mike Pompeo and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley.

Trump's team distances itself from plan outlined by GOP strategist

Donald Trump's presidential transition effort said on Saturday that a Republican operative who outlined some potential contours of a US-backed peace plan in Ukraine earlier in the day was not speaking on behalf of the president-elect.

Ukraine unleashes drone salvo, 34 strike Moscow

Ukraine attacked Moscow on Sunday with at least 34 drones, the biggest drone strike on the Russian capital since the start of the war in 2022, forcing flights to be diverted from three of the city's major airports and injuring at least five people.

Police in Canada arrest Pannun aide in temple attack case

Canadian police have arrested an aide of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) general-counsel Gurpatwant Pannun in connection with a violent attack on a Hindu temple in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on November 3.

Trump rules out re-appointing Pompeo, Haley in his new team

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump ruled out on Saturday re-appointing two senior figures from his first administration, ex-secretary of state Mike Pompeo and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley.

Bangladesh's interim government to seek Interpol assistance to repatriate former PM

Bangladesh's interim government on Sunday said it will seek Interpol's assistance in repatriating deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India, and other \"fugitives\", to face trial for alleged crimes against humanity.

Israeli PM says he okayed pager attacks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he okayed the deadly September attacks on Hezbollah's communications devices which exploded in Lebanon, the first time Israel has admitted involvement.