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Skoda's newest venture into the mass market with 'Kylaq'

Skoda unveiled their newest modern, bold and muscular SUV, Kylaq on Sunday, in South City Mall, Kolkata.

Revenue of construction costs to slow down in FY25 at 8-10 per cent: Report

Rating agency ICRA has projected that the revenue of the Indian construction companies for the financial year 2024-25 is estimated to grow at 8-10 per cent, slower in comparison to a growth of 12-15 per cent during previous years.

Govt mulls hallmarking for silver & silver artifacts

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) should consider implementing mandatory hallmarking for silver and silver artifacts following consumer demands, said Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi.

AMFI Puts 13 Proposals From Mutual Fund Industry For Union Budget 2025

The Association of Mutual Funds (AMFI) has released a document with 13 proposals from the Mutual Fund Industry to the Finance Ministry for the upcoming Union Budget 2025.

Bloodbath in market amid fears of HMPV

At close, the Sensex was down 1,258.12 pts and Nifty was down 388.70 pts

The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez triumph at Golden Globes

Two wildly audacious films—Brady Corbet's 215-minute postwar epic The Brutalist and Jacques Audiard's Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical Emilia Pérez—won top honors at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday.

Shooting Attack on a Bus Carrying Israelis in the Occupied West Bank Kills 3

Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank on Monday, killing at least three people and wounding seven others.

Congress Is Ready To Certify Trump's Election Win, But His 6 January Legacy Hangs Over The Day

As Congress convenes during a winter storm to certify President-elect Donald Trump's election, the legacy of 6 January hangs over the proceedings with an extraordinary fact: The candidate who tried to overturn the previous election won this time and is legitimately returning to power.

Austrian Far-Right Leader Meets President as Expectations Mount He Will Be Asked to Form Government

Austrian Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl (photo) met the country's president on Monday as expectations mounted that he would be tasked with trying to form a new government, which would be the first led by the far right since World War II.

S Korean anti-corruption agency and police debate tougher measures to detain impeached president

South Korea's anti-corruption agency and police debated on Monday more forceful measures to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after their previous attempt was blocked by the presidential security service last week.

Russia claims it has captured another town in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv doesn't confirm the loss

Russian troops in eastern Ukraine have captured the stronghold of Kurakhove after a months-long battle, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed Monday, adding the wrecked town to the Kremlin's list of conquests during the almost three-year war.

SP's Ayodhya MP challenges CM Yogi on Milkipur Assembly bypolls

Samajwadi Party MP from the Ayodhya Lok Sabha constituency Awadhesh Prasad dared Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to accept the challenge of his son and SP candidate from Milkipur, Ajit Prasad.

8 Security Personnel, Driver Killed in Maoist Attack

The security team was returning from a joint anti-Maoist operation when their vehicle was targeted

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Meets Industry Leaders in Mumbai for Investment in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma showcased optimism about the state's investment potential during his visit to Mumbai, emphasizing a dual focus on infrastructure development and attracting investors.

Bijapur journalist murder: Mastermind Suresh Chandrakaar arrested in Hyderabad

In a significant breakthrough, Chhattisgarh Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested Suresh Chandrakaar, a contractor and Congress worker, accused of masterminding the gruesome murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakaar.

S Korea Must Confront Hard Truths

This New Year dawns under a shadow in South Korea, absent the usual joy and optimism.

The Taliban Fiasco: A Lesson for Pakistan

The Centre for Research and Security Studies states that in 2024, Pakistan had a total of 1,166 terrorist attacks and counter-terrorism operations, which resulted in 2,546 fatalities and 2,267 injuries.

Overcoming adversity in 2025

Filipinos have consistently met the coming of a new year with hope and excitement, as it represents a fresh start, looking forward to better days ahead, and a chance to begin again after reflecting on the year that was.

Austrian divisions

Austria is at a critical juncture as political uncertainty looms following the resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

Growing Ties

Bangladesh's fall from grace since 2020 has been precipitous. Foreign exchange reserves dropped from $48 billion in 2021 to around $20 billion, or less than three months' imports; foreign debt doubled since 2016 to $100 billion, with debt servicing that will hit $3.56 billion. Crony capitalism, rampant corruption, and a huge capital flight led to the banking sector being left in disarray, with non-performing loans constituting 10.11 percent of the total, and a liquidity crisis led to the halting of bank transactions on several occasions.

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from petitions relating to adoption of IOA, AIFF constitution

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Monday recused himself from hearing a clutch of petitions regarding the adoption of the draft constitution of the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

SC to Hear on 25 March Pleas Against Koli's Acquittal in Nithari Killings

The Supreme Court on Monday posted for hearing on 25 March a batch of appeals against the Allahabad High Court order acquitting Surendra Koli - a death row convict - in 12 cases of rape and murder that took place in Nithari village, Noida bordering Delhi in 2005/2006.

Surya Kiran 18: Indo-Nepal joint military exercise strengthens counter terrorism skills

The 18th Indo-Nepal Joint Exercise, Surya Kiran, is currently underway in Nepal, highlighting the enduring partnership between the two armies.

Will stay in NDA, removed those suggesting changing alliance, says CM Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reiterated that he will remain in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) dismissing any possibility of aligning with other political groups.

Prashant Kishor's arrest ignites protests against Bihar govt, supporters vow to intensify stir

The arrest of Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor, during his hunger strike at city's Gandhi Maidan on Monday morning has sparked widespread protests and criticism of Bihar police's alleged excesses.

HC Gives 6 Weeks to MP Govt for Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Disposal

High Court asks state government to clear all doubts, take public into confidence

Protesting farmers to meet SC-appointed Committee's chairperson Justice Nawab Singh

The Supreme Court on Monday was informed by the Punjab government that the farmers agitating for their demands including legally guaranteed Minimum Support Price for their agricultural produce would be meeting Justice Nawab Singh, the Chairperson of the High-Powered Committee that was constituted by the top court to negotiate with the protesting farmers.

T'gana CM Urges PM to Sanction Regional Ring Rail for Hyderabad

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sanction a Regional Ring Rail, like the Regional Ring Road, for the state.

Atul Subhash suicide case: K'taka HC rejects wife's plea to quash FIR

Karnataka High Court on Monday rejected the plea for quashing of FIR against Nikita Singhania in connection with the alleged suicide case of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash.

ACB Serves KTR With Fresh Notice To Appear Before It On 9 January

BRS working president KT Rama Rao asked the Anti-Corruption Bureau probing the Formula E race scam to defer his interrogation till the Telangana High Court gives its verdict on his petition to quash the FIR against him.