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Son, Ellison, Altman come together for AI

PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Tuesday talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank.

MHA Directs Maha Govt to Take Action Against Illegal Immigrants from B'desh

DAYS after the stabbing case involving Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, the Centre has issued a direction to the Maharashtra government to take \"legal action\" against illegal immigrants coming to the state from Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Commission to probe Tirupati stampede

Finish probe in 6 months Commission should finish its probe within six months from the date of assumption of charge, and submit report to the govt.

Sindhu and Lakshya to lead Indian team in Asian meet

DOUBLE Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and World Championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member Indian team for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship to be held in Qingdao, China from February 11-16.

LA28 in mind, ACTC for 4 years; focus on NSF good health

THE flagship annual calendar for training and competition (ACTC) plan for four years, hosting of international competitions and conducting national leagues for player identification and development were some of the talking points of the meeting between the sports minister and the National Sports Federations (NSFs) in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Control of Rafah crossing will stay with Israel

ISRAEL said it will maintain control of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas.

'Foreigners can't challenge executive detention'

THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice in response to a petition urging the UGC to establish guidelines for Jamia Millia Islamia to admit students from the OBC (non-creamy layer) and economically weaker sections (EWS) in its residential coaching academy meant for civil services aspirants.

HUL buys 90.5% stake in Minimalist

Acquisition at enterprise value of ₹2,955 crore likely to be completed by first quarter of FY26

Atishi accuses BJP of harassing AAP workers in Kalkaji, writes to EC

Chief Minister and AAP candidate from Kalkaji Atishi on Tuesday accused BJP workers of harassment and intimidation during campaigning in her constituency.

In first meet, US flags irregular migration issue

Rubio's first bilateral meet of his tenure with Jaishankar indicates trajectory of India ties

Real estate stocks bleed amid sales slowdown

REALTY stocks are under significant pressure amid the broader market sell-off. Over the past month, the Nifty Realty Index has declined sharply by around 20%, with a single-day drop of 4.56% on Wednesday.

England crumble to spinners... once again

ENGLAND have not had a good time in white-ball cricket in India in recent times. At the 50-over World Cup in 2023, the champion's defence went up in flames multiple times as both their batters and bowlers faltered.

Harry Settles Tabloid Suit After Murdoch Apology

Prince Harry claimed a monumental victory on Wednesday as Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids made an unprecedented apology for intruding in his life over decades and agreed to pay substantial damages to settle his privacy invasion lawsuit.

Brother-in-law opens fire at man in Dwarka, 2 held

A man was shot at by his brother-in-law and an accomplice in southwest Delhi's Dwarka area, police said on Wednesday, adding that the accused have been arrested.

UP cabinet okays aerospace-defence policy for growth

HOLDING a meeting in the Maha Kumbh Mela area at Sangam, the Yogi Adityanath cabinet on Wednesday approved 10 key proposals, including establishment of an aerospace and defence unit as well as an independent prosecution directorate.

Poetry for difficult times

We are not actually here, and it is not 2024. It's 2020, and we are in Paris,

Liverpool Seal Last-16 Berth, Barca Post Epic Win

LIVERPOOL beat Lille 2-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League and clinch qualification for the last 16, while Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Benfica 5-4 in a classic to secure their own place.

Fadnavis Inks 32 Maha MoUs Worth ₹9.3L Cr in Davos Meet

Sets record for securing such a huge investment in a single day at World Economic Forum

AAP Comes Up With 'Middle Class' Manifesto

In the video address, AAP chief urges Centre to include seven key demands in the upcoming Union Budget 2025

Cops raise security concern over Punjab VIP movement ahead of polls

THE Delhi Police has raised concerns regarding the security arrangements for Punjab VIPs visiting the national capital, particularly in the context of heightened vigilance during the Republic Day celebrations and Assembly elections.

Central team inspects moisture in paddy

TN farmers want moisture norm to be hiked from 17% to 22% to qualify for govt procurement and MSP

Tax tangle hits humble Kerala banana fritter

THE batter is leaving a bitter aftertaste! The humble banana fritter, known to Malayalis as 'pazhampori', 'ethakkaappam' and 'vazhakkappam', depending on where in Kerala you ask, finds itself caught in a tax tangle.

Parakram Diwas: Honouring Netaji's legacy in the heart of Odisha's history

As the nation gears up to celebrate Parakram Diwas 2025, all roads lead to Cuttack, Odisha—birthplace of one of India's most indomitable leaders, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

6% Hike in Raw Jute MSP Approved

Cabinet reviews progress of National Health Mission in last 3 years after 5-year extension

Tahir fails to get bail as judges give split verdict

THE AIMIM candidate and 2020 Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain on Wednesday failed to secure an interim bail to campaign for Delhi assembly polls after a Supreme Court bench gave a split verdict.

How the Bloc Is Chipping Away at Itself

Contradictions between INDIA partners have been coming to fore since the 2024 Lok Sabha results. The Congress can neither go it alone, nor wholeheartedly take others along

2 Americans, 1 Guantanamo Bay detainee freed in swap

A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan's Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California on drug trafficking charges, officials said Tuesday.

CHASING AN IDEA

Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane talks Black Warrant, the only OTT show set in Delhi's Tihar jail, and his creative collaboration with his co-creator Satyanshu Singh after 15 years

INNOVATION NEEDS A DOSE OF FEMINISM

Feminists across India have shown us new ways to approach memory, livelihood, information and technology. By nurturing plurality, their ideas can reinvigorate our democracy

Govt depts ignore solar rooftop panels despite it being mandatory

THOUGH the installation of solar rooftop panels is mandatory at all government institutions and private commercial establishments, there have not been many takers.