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ICC, BCCI, CA, ECB Explore Chances of Two-Tier Tests

The ICC in collaboration with cricket boards of India, Australia and England is exploring the possibility of a two-tier Test system to facilitate more series between big three nations.

Indian bond-index inflows may lag estimate, says Morgan Stanley

Indian bonds included last year in a key global benchmark will fail to draw as much money as previously estimated, according to Morgan Stanley.

India Eyes Private Capital for $107 Billion Grid Expansion

India is asking states to attract more private capital to accelerate the expansion of its power transmission network, part of a plan to revamp the country's grid and accommodate more clean power.

Titan Sees 24% Q3 Growth on Strong Demand

Tata group firm Titan Company Ltd on Monday said it registered a year-on-year growth of 24% on a standalone basis in the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal buoyed by strong festive demand, especially in the jewellery segment.

NCLAT to hear Meta's plea against ₹213 cr fine on Jan 16

META ASKED NCLAT TO HEAR THE CASE URGENTLY, NOTING ITS IMPLICATIONS AND THE STAKES INVOLVED

Stonepeak's Digital Edge gets $1 billion loans for data centers

Digital Edge DC, a company backed by private equity fund Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, has secured $1 billion in debt to fund its data center expansion across Asia, according to a company press release on Monday.

Space Industry Funding in India Falls 55% in 2024

Funding in India's space sector, a key part of the country's ambitions to become a global superpower, plummeted by 55% in 2024 to $59.1 million from $130.2 million the previous year, according to data from market intelligence platform Tracxn.

SC Transfers CCI's E-commerce Probe Case to K'taka HC

The Supreme Court has transferred to the Karnataka High Court several petitions challenging the Competition Commission of India's (CCI's) probe into alleged anti-competitive practices by e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart.

Rupee Falls 4 Paise to Record Low of 85.83

Nifty fell 1.62% to 23,616.05 points while Sensex slid 1.59% to 77,964.99

Services growth rises to 4-month high in Dec

Business activity gained momentum in December driven by demand buoyancy in the services sector, rising to a four-month high during the month, even as manufacturing growth slowed.

Sudan army airstrike kills 10 in southern Khartoum: Rescuers

Ten Sudanese civilians were killed and over 30 wounded in an army airstrike on southern Khartoum, volunteer rescue workers said.

US Lawmakers to Certify Trump Win

Exactly four years after Donald Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol, seeking to overturn his election loss, lawmakers were to meet on Monday to certify his 2024 win, cementing the Republican's comeback from political ignominy.

S Korea's Yoon Set to Avoid Arrest by Warrant Deadline

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appeared set to evade arrest ahead of a Monday night deadline after anti-graft investigators asked for more time to enforce a warrant.

Second Arrest Warrant for Exiled Ex-PM Hasina

A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, this time for her alleged role in enforced disappearances, the chief prosecutor said on Monday.

Canada Political Crisis: Trudeau Expected To Resign Soon

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to resign this week, potentially as early as Monday but could remain in the post till the summer as the ruling Liberal Party elects a new leader to replace him.

Kyiv's Security Guarantees Will Only Work If U.S. Provides Them: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said security guarantees for Kyiv to end Russia's war would only be effective if the United States provides them, and that he hoped to meet US President-elect Donald Trump soon after his inauguration.

Hamas Has Not Given 'Status of 34 Hostages,' It Says Ready to Free: Israel

Israel said on Monday that Hamas had not yet provided the status of the 34 hostages the group declared it was ready to release in the first phase of a potential exchange deal.

Alert in Maha as four big cats die of bird flu at rescue centre

The remaining 12 tigers and 24 leopards at the centre are safe SHATANIK BHAGWAT, Zoo director

Criminal Held in Haridwar After Police Encounter, Aides on the Run

Haridwar Police arrested a 37-year-old man after shooting him in the leg in retaliatory firing during an encounter at Bhagwanpur in the district on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday.

4 Killed After Dumper Rams Into Their Bike

Four people died when their bike was hit by a gravel-laden dumper that was operating without a number plate in Jalore district, police said on Monday.

Uttarakhand: Hockey coach arrested for raping minor athlete

SPORTS MINISTER REKHA ARYA MET THE FAMILY OF THE PLAYER AND SAID THAT THE CONTRACT OF THE COACH HAS BEEN TERMINATED

Man Arrested in Haldwani for Impersonating UP Police Constable

Nainital police arrested a 28-year-old man in Haldwani area of the district for allegedly impersonating a constable posted with the Uttar Pradesh police, police officers aware of the matter said on Monday.

Connecting the NCR with public transport

Call it the impact of the impending Delhi assembly elections, but the spree of public transit and infrastructure projects inaugurated in the past few days should serve the city and its hinterland well.

A new chapter for India's regional strategic policy

In 2025, India's foreign policy must deftly navigate a rapidly evolving strategic landscape in the neighbourhood.

Early steps to digital dignity

Draft rules to operationalise the digital privacy law call for wider discussions

Put communities in charge of conserving sacred groves

The Supreme Court's recent judgment directing the government to adopt measures for the protection of sacred groves brings into focus the fundamental tension between the State and communities in environmental governance.

The Real Non-Tariff Barrier Called CRA

The current model of sovereign credit rating has outlived its utility and is not in step with present global economic realities

DMCH Gets First Woman Principal, New Superintendent

DMC was established, with a generous donation from the Maharaja of Darbhanga

Man dies by suicide in police lock-up in West Champaran

A man in his 30s, who was arrested following a complaint by his wife, allegedly died by suicide in a police lock-up in Bihar's East Champaran district on Sunday evening, police said.

Student Held From Purnia For Issuing Threat To Maha Kumbh Pilgrims At Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh police detained a 17-year-old class XI student from Bihar's Purnia district for allegedly threatening to kill over 1,000 pilgrims at Maha Kumbh beginning on January 13 in Prayagraj, police said here on Monday.