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3 posing as visa firm officers held from UP for fraud

The Delhi Police has arrested three men from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly impersonating employees of visa and passport administration outsourcing company VFS Global, and duping Indians and foreigners by promising them employment at the firm, or by claiming that they could help facilitate their visa process, officers said on Wednesday.

Kailash Gahlot resigns from assembly, no fresh election

Former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot, who quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over a week ago, on Wednesday tendered his resignation from the Delhi assembly through a letter to Speaker Ram Niwas Goel.

Nursery admissions for pvt schools set to kick off today

The admission process for nursery, pre-primary, and Class 1 students in private unaided schools across Delhi for the 2025-26 academic year is set to begin on November 28, the Directorate of Education (DoE) announced on Wednesday.

Football holds many parallels for teen IPL prodigy

\"What were you doing at 13?\" Rajasthan Royals's post on X bore a heart in pink, the team's colour, and the name of the youngest player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history: Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Medieval-era fish and meat markets in London to shut

Two of London's most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times.

Oz ban on social media for children clears first hurdle

Australia's House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media, leaving it to the Senate to finalize the world-first law.

Stone pelters' posters to be displayed, accused to pay damages in wake of Sambhal violence

The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday said that it will make those involved in the violence in Sambhal pay damages for the public property vandalised in Sunday's violence and put up posters of \"stone pelters\" at public places even as Opposition MPs demanded a discussion in Parliament on the issue.

Court issues notice over claim of temple inside Ajmer dargah

A Rajasthan court on Wednesday issued notice in a lawsuit filed by Hindu groups that alleged a Hindu temple existed under the Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti shrine at Ajmer and sought worshipping rights at the spot.

Gukesh beats Ding in game 3 for 1st win in chess title battle

As early as move 13 of game 3, Ding Liren fell behind an hour on the clock, shifting in his chair, visibly uncomfortable at the position in front of him.

INDIA AND U.S. ARE STRONGER WHEN THEY WORK TOGETHER: BLINKEN

The United States and India are stronger when they work together, US secretary of state Antony Blinken said after a meeting with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Fiuggi, Italy on Tuesday.

Lebanon deal spurs W Asia peace hopes

A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah began on Wednesday, with thousands of residents streaming back to their battered homes after the two sides struck a deal brokered by the United States and France, a rare feat of diplomacy in a region wracked by two wars and several proxy conflicts for over a year.

Adani storm continues to rock winter session

The Opposition's demand for a debate on the latest allegations against the Adani Group rocked both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, forced adjournments and washed out the third day of the winter session.

Will abide by PM Modi's decision on CM: Shinde

Any decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union home minister Amit Shah on selecting the chief minister of Maharashtra will be acceptable to him, caretaker CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday, potentially paving the way for a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member to take over the state's top job.

'EK POST MILTI TOH BHI KAAM KARNE SE KOI NAHI ROK SAKTA THA'

Ronak Khatri, DUSU's new president, says nothing can deter his spirit to work for the students of his varsity

'It's scary that the air we are breathing is toxic'

Actor Shriya Pilgaonkar, a goodwill ambassador for the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF), was in for a shock as she returned recently from New Zealand amid the air pollution crisis in the Capital.

Alia faced hatred for not looking South Indian in 2 States, says Arjun

Actor Arjun Kapoor has shared that his 2 States (2014) co-star Alia Bhatt faced a lot of hatred for being cast in the romantic comedy drama.

He introduced me to Indian cinema: Hugo Weaving on Satyajit Ray and his films

British actor Hugo Weaving, best known for portraying Elrond in The Lord of the Rings and Agent Smith in the Matrix franchise, opened up about his admiration for director Satyajit Ray's works and Indian cinema, saying, \"I actually remember seeing his (Ray's) films when I was 16. I absolutely loved them. The Apu Trilogy profoundly moved me, and The Chess Players (Shatranj Ke Khilari), along with several of his other works.\" The Matrix star added, \"He (Ray) truly introduced me to Indian cinema.\"

I GOT TO TRULY LIVE LIFE: KRYSTLE DSOUZA ON HER TIME AWAY FROM SCREEN

Actor Krystle Dsouza opens up about her three-year hiatus, the struggles of waiting for meaningful work and finding joy in the unexpected

Gukesh shows restraint and defensive skills to hold Ding

BENGALURU: After the fireworks of Game 1, it was a slow, manoeuvring 23-move draw by repetition in the second game of the World Chess Championship between Ding Liren and D Gukesh in Singapore on Tuesday.

AR RAHMAN IS JUST LIKE A FATHER TO ME: MOHINI DEY

Taking to social media, bassist Mohini Dey has refuted the \"baseless claims\" about her alleged role in AR Rahman's separation from his wife, Saira Banu

Gukesh shows restraint and defensive skills to hold Ding

After the fireworks of Game 1, it was a slow, manoeuvring 23-move draw by repetition in the second game of the World Chess Championship between Ding Liren and D Gukesh in Singapore on Tuesday.

Spurs goalkeeper played an hour versus City with a fractured ankle

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario says he played for an hour against Manchester City with a fractured right ankle that has since required surgery.

NADA slaps four-year ban on Bajrang for doping violation

NEW DELHI: The National Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday suspended Bajrang Punia for four years for his refusal to provide his sample for a dope test on March 10 during selection trials for the national team.

GAMBHIR FLIES HOME, TO BE BACK IN AUS BEFORE 2ND TEST

PERTH: India cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir will fly back home from Australia on Tuesday because of a family emergency.

No changes in squad despite Perth defeat, says Aus coach

NEW DELHI: The 295-run drubbing by India has left Australia licking their wounds amid suggestions of recriminations within, but coach Andrew McDonald has ruled any changes in the 13-player squad chosen ahead of the first Test in Perth that ended with a day to spare on Monday.

List of unsold players shows teams setting the performance bar higher

No takers for these stars

$500 mn US loan to Adani for Lanka port is pending'

THE PORT PROJECT IN SRIELANKA IS AS MUCH OF A MOVE BY THE US TO COUNTER CHINESE INFLUENCE IN THE ISLAND NATION AS IT IS TO HELP THE LOCAL ECONOMY FLOURISH

India, EU gear up for lOth round of FTA negotiations

Fresh momentum in India-European Union (EU) free trade negotiations has emerged against the backdrop of global uncertainties and shifting geopolitical equations after the US presidential elections, as top negotiators from both sides met in Brussels recently to prepare for the 10th round of talks.

Cooperative banks key to sector growth, says Shah

NEW DELHI: India has drawn up an ambitious agenda for the ongoing Global Cooperative Conference being attended by leaders from several nations and UN representatives in the Capital, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for international cooperation and shared financial platforms to boost a sector the country is pushing to the forefront of its economy.

GOVT TO PROBE BYJU'S FINANCING AND ACCOUNTING PRACTICES

The government has started an investigation into financing and accounting practices at Byju's, according to people with knowledge of the matter, after a previous inspection found corporate governance lapses at the struggling online tutoring firm.