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Apna Dal(S) leaders approach BJP's brass amid strained ties

The ties between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Apna Dal (Sonelal) have come under a strain after the latter's leader and Uttar Pradesh minister Ashish Patel accused the state's information department and the special task force (STF) of hatching a \"political conspiracy\" against him.

Meghan returns to OTT with new lifestyle series

Following on the heels of her return to social media after five years, Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has unveiled the trailer of her new lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan.

I've always gone with my gut: Mohit on taking diverse roles

Actor Mohit Malik, who reprises his role as a gay man in the second season of the web series Chamak, believes he has transcended his image as the \"quintessential television actor\" with this character.

Squid Game 3 release date 'accidentally' leaked

Netflix might have accidentally spilled the beans on Squid Game's final season, which was rumored to drop in 2025.

Pan-India trend is killing remakes for good, formula will never replace story

Kannada filmmaker-actor Upendra Kumar returned to direction after eight years with UI, which released in December.

YEH DIL ABHI BHARA NAHIN, FT. RE-RELEASES!

The year that went by was undoubtedly high on re-releases, and it looks like 2025 is going to be no different.

Baldoni releases texts with Lively to counter sexual harassment claim

The ongoing legal battle between actor-director Justin Baldoni and actor Blake Lively has taken another turn.

Hopefully, 2025 will be doubly energetic: Ishaan Khatter

As he steps into 2025, actor Ishaan Khatter's goal is to return to \"the big screen\".

Armaan: Standing next to Aashna, exchanging vows, felt surreal

Singer Armaan Malik gave a New Year surprise to his fans by dropping his wedding pics with fashion influencer Aashna Shroff on social media. They had an intimate ceremony on December 28 in Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, in the presence of their families and friends.

Djokovic loses to Opelka in Brisbane quarter-finals

Former world number one Novak Djokovic's Australian Open preparations suffered a blow Friday as he was bundled out of the Brisbane International by towering American Reilly Opelka.

Ministry pulls up Usha on IGU elections

The sports ministry has taken a stern view of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha recognising the Indian Golf Union elections won by the Harish Shetty-led faction, asking IOA to adhere to its constitution and the Sports Code.

Hamilton Excited About New Season in Ferrari Colours

Lewis Hamilton said Friday he \"could not be more excited for the year ahead\" as the seven-times world champion prepares for his first Formula One season with Ferrari.

Unusual technique, practice make Harman's flicks lethal

It is very difficult to read his drag-flicks. Only if a first-rusher throws his body on the line can he save the PC. If the first rusher misses, then it is difficult to stop him. HARENDRA SINGH, Women's hockey coach

Pant resists but India fold for 185

Hit on the helmet, then in the thigh, the left bicep sporting a nasty bruise, a blow to the groin leaving him gasping, Rishabh Pant tried to fight through it all.

Existing EV subsidies to stay, no new incentives, says Goyal

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday existing subsidies for the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem will continue for some time, citing broad consensus among the government, auto OEMs, and battery swapping companies that no new incentives or subsidies are required at this stage.

Divided EU allows India to pitch for carbon tax relief

THE CBAM IMPOSES A CARBON PRICE ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM OUTSIDE THE BLOC TO PREVENT CARBON LEAKAGE

Netbanking 2.0: NPCI's pilot to ease mobile payments

You're about to make a payment for a purchase on a popular e-commerce website from your mobile, but your bank doesn't show up in the net-banking list.

Govt Diverts Natural Gas From LPG To City Retailers

The government has slashed allocation of natural gas used for LPG production, and diverted the low-priced fuel to city gas retailers like Indraprastha Gas Ltd and Adani-Total Gas Ltd to meet a part of their requirement for CNG/piped cooking gas supplies, according to an official order.

PM E-Drive e-bus Subsidy to be rolled out from March

The subsidy for electric buses under the PM E-Drive scheme is likely to be disbursed starting March, according to two officials aware of the matter.

State Borrowings to Surge About 18% in Q4

Higher borrowings expected to drive capex, helping economic recovery

Biden blocks US Steel sale to Japan's Nippon

President Joe Biden on Friday blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry.

Most people just want a good protagonist

The American author of children's books, on espionage novels and honouring his ancestors in his work

Friends with lasting benefits

Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners by Sreeram Chaulia highlights the intricacies of the country's partnerships with Japan, Australia, USA, Russia, France, Israel, UAE

N Korea says South in 'political chaos' over Yoon arrest drama

South Korea's presidential guards and military troops prevented authorities from arresting impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday in a tense six-hour stand-off inside Yoon's compound in the heart of Seoul.

Alcohol Labels in US Should Carry Cancer Warning

Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, the US Surgeon General said on Friday in a move that could signal a shift towards more aggressive tobacco-style regulation for the sector.

Nick Clegg exits as Meta taps GOP's Joel Kaplan to lead global policy team

US tech giant Meta Platforms has elevated prominent Republican Joel Kaplan to be its chief global affairs officer, replacing Nick Clegg.

Appeals court in US blocks Biden-era 'net neutrality' rules

A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that US regulators overstepped their authority by reinstating \"net neutrality\" rules governing internet service providers, dealing a blow to the Biden administration.

Money Lesson for 2025: Keep Faith in Basics

There is little reason to panic: Stay diversified between debt and equity, instead of chasing high-risk instruments or treating the stock markets a gambling den

India Shows The Way On Energy Transformation

Electricity demand is booming around the world.

Development, Connectivity in Focus During India, Iran Meet

India and Iran reviewed bilateral relations and regional developments, including efforts to bolster regional connectivity through the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar.