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Another year, same struggle for sports infra

Another year has passed, yet the lack of proper infrastructure continues to dominate the challenges surrounding sports in Uttar Pradesh.

From T20 push to WTC final, the Proteas story

South Africa cementing the World Test Championship final spot hasn't probably hit the right spot.

Juyal, Mavi star in UP's important victory in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Young opener Aryna Juyal on Tuesday struck his season's maiden century in white-ball cricket as former joint winners Uttar Pradesh defeated Chandigarh by four wickets to keep their hopes alive for a berth in the knockout of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Vizianagaram.

Pvt universities swoop down at IITs for faculty roles

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have become fertile grounds for other universities to hire for professor roles to improve their global standings and meet faculty needs as they expand campuses.

Cash heap spurs call for buybacks and dividends

HCL, BHARAT ELECTRONICS, LTIMINDTREE, SIEMENS, AND SUN TV LEAD WITH ₹46,870 CRORE IN COMBINED CASH RESERVES

Rajya Sabha's Panel to Review CCI's Commitment Scheme

The Rajya Sabha's committee on subordinate legislation led by Milind Deora will review a scheme offered by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in March allowing businesses to avoid anti-trust probes by making commitments to change their conduct, two persons privy to the development said.

Delhi May Ban Fuel for Old Vehicles to Curb Air Pollution

Do you still drive an end-of-life vehicle (ELV) in Delhi-NCR? You may be refused fuel if caught, officials aware of the plan to curb pollution in the city said.

Cos Expected to Up Gen AI Investments by Half This Year

Companies worldwide are expected to spend 50% more on adopting generative AI (GenAI) technologies in 2025 compared to last year, according to a report from an American technology research and IT advisory firm.

Govt confident of meeting 4.9% fiscal deficit target

Focus on capex, welfare, and fiscal discipline to help sustain growth

Core sector growth hits 4-mth high of 4.3% in Nov

India's infrastructure output, which accounts for about two-fifths of industrial production, jumped to a four-month high in November, driven by a rise in six of the eight core constituent sectors during the month.

China Denies Claims of US Treasury Cyberattack

Beijing on Tuesday hit back at accusations that a China state-sponsored actor was behind a cyber breach at the US Treasury Department, calling the claims \"groundless\".

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Reach Divorce Settlement After 8 Years

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history but not every legal issue between the two.

S Korea Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon

A South Korean court issued an arrest warrant for embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been suspended from power over his short-lived martial law declaration, according to investigators.

Court rejects Pentagon's bid to overturn 9/11 plea deals

A military appeals court has ruled against Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's effort to throw out the plea deals reached for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants in the 9/11 attacks, a US official said.

S Korea Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon

South Korean officials have said they will look into whether the Muan airport's localiser should have been made with lighter materials

German Leaders Slam Musk for Backing Far-Right Party AfD

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his deputy, Robert Habeck, used their New Year addresses to castigate Elon Musk over his backing for a far-right party in February's snap election.

Pak Govt, PTI to Meet Over Political Dispute

The Pakistan government and opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiators are scheduled to meet for a crucial in-camera meeting to resolve sticky political differences, a report said on Tuesday.

Russia gas flow to Europe via Ukraine to halt as deal ends

Russian natural gas flows to Europe across Ukraine appear poised to halt on Wednesday, after a transit deal expires, raising the stakes for the continent's energy security as it draws heavily on reserves.

No One Can Stop China Reuniting With Taiwan

No one can stop China's \"reunification\" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech, on Tuesday, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people.

Optimism, with a dose of caution

India has held strong in the bleak global milieu of war and climate crisis, but there are challenges in the new year that it must deftly navigate

The right choices for a world at the crossroads

The year 2024 scorched and scalded but just about let the planet survive. Let us hope that the new year, despite portents of war and worsening of the climate crisis, proves different

Xi's moment to work out lasting peace with India

Despite China and India both being headed by their most consequential leaders of the last few decades, the two haven't been able to permanently resolve their outstanding disputes.

Ensuring socioeconomic security for India's women

The year 2024 will be remembered as a turning point in India's pension landscape, where the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took bold steps to address gender inequities in social security. Imagine a world where women, who have long been the backbone of any community, finally receive the recognition and support they deserve.

Is an era ending for Djokovic? Can Neeraj strike 90?

Carlos Alcaraz embraces Jannik Sinner after defeating him during a tournament in California. (Extreme left) Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon 2024. AFP; AP

In The Friend Zone

This year, India will look to consolidate its position as an island of calm in a world of storms. It will need all the agility it can muster, as mediation becomes trickier in a second Trump era

How India stands to lose, gain in Trump presidency

Unlike a range of other countries, India is reasonably confident it can maintain a decent working relationship with the mercurial US President-elect.

How caste, religion and opportunity will shape 2025

This year will see a continued conversation and argument on the interplay of caste, religion and reservation that the 2024 Lok Sabha campaign and results placed on the national political stage.

5 Years On, China and WHO Continue to Bicker Over Data on Covid Origins

Five years ago, the world was first alerted about the emergence of a novel coronavirus in the Wuhan city of China, which quickly escalated from a \"viral pneumonia\" to a global pandemic, upending the planet.

No evidence of paper leak in BPSC exam: Min

Amid the stalemate over demand for cancellation of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam, minister of water resources Vijay Kumar Chaudhary on Tuesday asserted that it has received no evidence, so far, of question paper leak.

'Poor, Deprived Bearing Brunt of Manuvaad': Cong Hits Out at BJP

The Congress launched a fresh round of attack on Union home minister Amit Shah and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged caste atrocities committed against Dalits and Adivasis in the states including Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh where they are in power.