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Govt Reviewing Customs Duties on Gold and Other Items: Officials

The government is reviewing customs duties on over two-dozen items including gold, and may raise the levy on the yellow metal if recent duty reduction triggered its consumption instead of achieving the stated policy objective of domestic value addition.

4 Maoists, Head Constable Killed in Chhattisgarh Battle

Four Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, a senior police official said on Sunday.

Abhi-Ash vacation together, put divorce rumours to rest

The better part of 2024 had fans speculating over the divorce of actors Abhishek Bachchan (48) and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (51).

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light Longlisted for Three BAFTA Awards

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light has been longlisted for three prestigious BAFTA awards: Best Director, Original Screenplay and Best Film Not in the English Language.

Osaka into first final since 2022 ahead of Aus Open

Former world number one Naomi Osaka reached her first final since 2022 on Saturday as she swept aside unseeded American Alycia Parks at the Auckland Classic.

Tennis Star Rybakina Says Ex-Coach 'Never Mistreated Me'

The 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said Saturday her former coach Stefano Vukov \"never mistreated me\" after reports that he has been provisionally suspended by the WTA.

Resurgent Kei Nishikori Reaches First Final in Six Years

Injury-ravaged Japanese veteran Kei Nishikori reached his first final in six years when China's Shang Juncheng retired ill at the Hong Kong Open on Saturday.

Pant Lights Fuse as India Lead by 145 in 'Hell of a Test'

An explosive Rishabh Pant slammed the second-fastest Indian Test half-century Saturday to drive the visitors to a 145-run lead with four wickets left after an intense day two of the decisive fifth Test against Australia.

Pegula Using US Open Final Run As Inspiration

Jessica Pegula said Saturday her run to the US Open final last year was still fresh in her mind and she is using it to drive her towards a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Bumrah struggling with back spasm in fifth Test

India might be without captain Jasprit Bumrah for the remainder of the fifth test against Australia after he left the Sydney Cricket Ground for scans on a back problem on day two on Saturday.

I'm Not Retiring, Says Rohit After Sitting Out of SCG Test

Indian test skipper Rohit Sharma said sitting out the final match of the series against Australia due to poor form does not mean he will retire, adding that critics will not decide when he should walk away from the sport.

Six Indian-Americans Sworn In As Members Of US House Of Reps

In a momentous occasion for Indian-Americans, six of their leaders on Friday were sworn in as members of the US House of Representatives, the largest so far for this minority ethnic community in the United States.

Myanmar Releases Over 6,000 Prisoners to Mark its Independence Day

Myanmar's military government has released more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates' sentences as part of a mass amnesty marking the 77th anniversary of independence from Britain on Saturday.

Was given chance to leave country on exile for 3 years

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has claimed that he was offered a chance to leave the country on exile for three years but he declined.

Mike Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Dramatic Floor Vote

Prez-elect Donald Trump had endorsed Johnson, and was on the phone during the crucial House vote to secure the outcome

'U.S. PLANNING $8BN WEAPONS SALE TO ISRAEL'

The administration of President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel, a US official said on Friday, with Washington maintaining support for its ally whose war in Gaza has killed tens of thousands.

Rival Camps Protest as President Resists Arrest

Thousands of rival South Korean protesters rallied in the capital on Saturday, a day after a failed attempt to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol for imposing a short-lived martial law decree that led to his impeachment.

Flower ranger

Replacing a plant I take from the wild is a vital step in my mission. My rule is to never deprive the forest, but to leave it exactly as I found it. VU SABU, orchid cultivator

Christmas in London, seen with Indian eyes

I was in London for Christmas. The lit-up angel wings hanging over Regent Street, the glorious Christmas market at Covent Garden, and a guy trying to snatch my phone at the Oxford Circus tube station, were all beautiful. The pickpocket reminded me that it's the Commonwealth.

A Calibrated Approach to Bettering India-China Ties

India must show strategic patience in its dealings with China, keeping in mind the larger geopolitical picture and seek cooperation wherever possible and desirable, without harboring any unrealistic expectations

Political parties should endorse dual citizenship

2025 is a new year and it's customary to start one either with a resolution or a wish.

Gaza women's long wait for deliverance

As the new year begins, hopes that it will bring succour to the women and children of Gaza have been dashed. For the women, it has been a continuum of deprivation, degradation and despair.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park to be drilled for third twin-tunnel project

The city's green lungs, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), will once again be bored as plans for a third tunnel beneath its expanse move forward.

Dreaded robber killed in encounter with police in Purnia distt

THE KILLED ROBBER WAS IDENTIFIED AS SUSHIL MOCHI

Police Team Attacked in Darbhanga

A police team was attacked by a mob on Saturday while attempting to arrest an absconding accused under a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued by a family court in Samastipur in connection with a dowry-related case, police said.

Man Stabs Woman After Failing in Sexual Assault Bid in Bihar's Purnia

A man allegedly stabbed a 28-year-old woman after failing in his bid to sexually assault her in Bihar's Purnia district on Friday, police said.

Failure to appear in court a separate offence: Top court

NON-APPEARANCE IS AN OFFENCE, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE PROCLAMATION IS LATER NULLIFIED OR THE ACCUSED IS ACQUITTED, THE TOP COURT SAID

R Chidambaram, Veteran Nuclear Scientist, Dies at 88 in Mumbai

Rajagopala Chidambaram, the architect of India's nuclear weapons programme who played a key role in the atomic tests at Pokhran in 1974 and 1998, passed away in Mumbai on Saturday morning. He was 88.

Soon, No Need for Nod to Withdraw PF Cash During Emergencies

According to Changes Being Worked On, a Member Can Self-Approve Their Claim for the Emergency Withdrawal

T'gana Govt to Launch Farmer Financial Aid Scheme on January 14

The much-awaited financial assistance to farmers under Rythu Bharosa, one of the six guarantees promised by the Congress before the last assembly elections in Telangana, will be rolled out from Sankranti festival on January 14, people familiar with the matter said.