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India has every reason to be proud: Shahana on Santosh being shortlisted for Oscars nom

Actor Shahana Goswami's film Santosh, has inched closer to being nominated for the International Feature Film category in the 2025 Academy Awards.

Kapil Sharma says 'Don't spread hate' amid criticism for alleged racist remark against Atlee

Comedian-talk show host Kapil Sharma has been facing intense criticism for seemingly making a joke about filmmaker Atlee's appearance on his comedy-talk show, The Great Indian Kapil Show.

Ashwin: Player who never believed in playing it safe

The off-spinner decided to retire from international cricket at the end of the third Test against Australia

UP Police announce ₹25,000 reward for accused in Sunil Pal, Mushtaq Khan abductions

The Meerut Police in Uttar Pradesh has announced a reward of ₹25,000 for information on Lavi Pal, the main accused in the abductions of comedian Sunil Pal and actor Mushtaq Khan.

Rain plays spoilsport as Test ends in draw

India escaped with a crucial draw in the weather-hit third Test against Australia after intermittent rain wiped out the majority of play on Day 5, leaving the five-match series tantalisingly locked at 1-1.

Will go to MCG with confidence: Rohit lauds late order fightback

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hailed the resilience of the lower-order batters after his team managed to salvage a crucial draw in the rain-hit third Test against Australia here on Wednesday, saying it has given the side renewed confidence for the remaining series.

INDIA TO FACE PAK IN INAUGURAL KHO KHO WORLD CUP OPENER ON JAN 13

Hosts India will face arch rivals Pakistan in the opening match of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup on January 13, the organisers announced on Wednesday.

With T20I series on line, India look to make amends vs WI

India will look to make amends in all areas and counter the West Indies' power game when the two teams face off in the decider of the women's T20I series on Thursday, with regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's participation still shrouded in uncertainty.

NET DIRECT TAX COLLECTION GROWS 16.45% TILL DECEMBER 17

Net direct tax collection grew 16.45% year-on-year (y-o-y) to over ₹15.82 lakh crore till December 17 this fiscal, buoyed by higher advance tax mop-up, government data showed.

Institutional investments in Indian RE hit peak at $8.87 bn

Institutional investment in Indian real estate (RE) rose 51% to a record $8.87 billion during 2024 as investors look to encash strong demand for housing, office and warehousing properties, according to JLL.

Trump threatens to impose reciprocal tax on India

INDIA'S EXPORTS STOOD AT $77.51 BN, WHILE IMPORTS AGGREGATED AT $42.2 BN IN THE LAST FISCAL

Nissan and Honda consider merger

Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are exploring a merger, according to people familiar with the matter, that would create a singular rival to Toyota Motor Corp. in Japan and better position the combined company to face competitive challenges around the world.

High interest rates big deterrent for MSMEs, govt working on plan

The country's high interest rates are a big deterrent for the exporters community and the commerce ministry is working with its finance counterpart to help them at this front, a senior government official said on Wednesday.

Markets extend losses into third session on foreign fund outflows

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty stayed on the back foot for the third straight session on Wednesday as investors offloaded utility, capital goods and metal stocks amid foreign fund outflows.

GSV Ventures to invest in Indian edtechs in 2025

The firm had invested about $90 million in over 10 Indian startups till Feb 2023

RBI reduces use of NDFs to fight against dollar

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has started to rein in its ballooning non-deliverable forwards (NDFs) book, according to people familiar with the matter, shifting away from one of its key tools to push back against the strong dollar.

LUIGI MANGIONE INDICTED FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER IN CEO DEATH CASE

Luigi Mangione was indicted in New York on first-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson in a shocking case that prosecutors said amounted to an act of terrorism.

UKRAINE'S PREZ HUDDLES WITH EUROPEAN LEADERS AS TRUMP LOOMS

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was to meet Nato chief Mark Rutte and key European leaders in Brussels, on Wednesday, to discuss \"next steps\" on Russia's war as Donald Trump prepares to take office as US president.

Mozambique: Cyclone deaths rise to 45, nearly 500 injured

The death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique has risen by 11 to 45, the National Institute of Risk and Disaster Management announced on Wednesday.

SOUTH KOREA'S YOON SKIPS QUESTIONING, INCREASES RISK OF HIS ARREST

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol skipped questioning by a joint investigation team, on Wednesday, according to local media reports, increasing the risk of his arrest.

Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza

{ ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR } AMID TRUCE TALKS

Russia detains suspect over murder of Gen. Igor Kirillov

The suspect, who is thought to have been born in 1995, had been offered $100,000 by Ukraine and residency in a European country

Govt proposes GST-like panel to revive thorny farm reforms idea

IN JUNE, THE CENTRE HAD FORMED A PANEL TO PREPARE A DRAFT NATIONAL POLICY FRAMEWORK ON AGRICULTURAL MARKETING

Ashwin, match-winner & innovator for the ages

Few bowlers have had an impact on Indian cricket as deep and for as long, as Ravichandran Ashwin.

Paving the path towards universal health coverage

International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day falls in December. For India, the road to UHC starts with increasing government spending on health, a national priority as per the government's policy documents.

Raucous debate, lost opportunity

The Constitution debate in Parliament was lost in partisan squabbles instead of discussing new challenges before the nation

After Syria, the road ahead for West Asia

The question now is if Israel will see recent geopolitical developments as an opportunity to find a political solution for Palestine or merely as a green signal to annex West Bank

Before Saudi World Cup, a deal for Indian workers

INDIA SHOULD NEGOTIATE AGREEMENTS WITH SAUDI ARABIA TO ENSURE BETTER PROTECTION OF MIGRANT WORKERS, PRIORITISING FAIR WAGES, AND SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS

Govt seeks larger bench for Nicobar project

The Union environment ministry has asked that a larger bench of the National Green Tribunal, Eastern Zone comprising six or more members hear the application related to Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project.

Climate crisis, biodiversity loss affecting human life in tandem

THE REPORT HIGHLIGHTED THAT DIFFERENT CRISES ARE AFFECTED BY THE SAME UNDERLYING SOCIOECONOMIC TRENDS