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Aus Open: Djokovic beats Lehecka to set up showdown with Alcaraz

Alcaraz's dream of becoming the youngest Career Grand Slam achiever remains alive

Bopanna-Shuai Storms Into Mixed Doubles Quarter-Finals of Australia Open 2025

The mixed doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna (India) and Zhang Shuai (China) entered the quarter-finals of the ongoing Australia Open 2025 as they defeated the fourth seeds Taylor Townsend of the United States of America and Hugo Nys of Monaco in the second round on Sunday.

Trump Looks Set to Bring Shift in US Approach to Allies, North Korea, Diplomacy, Tariffs

Under his America First leitmotif, incoming US President Donald Trump appears poised to bring a shift in the United States' approach to the alliance with South Korea, North Korea's unabated nuclear threats, trade and other key issues.

Maha Sarpanch Murder: Minister Dhananjay Munde Dares Critics to Provide Proof of His Involvement

Amid the chorus for his resignation in connection with the Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's brutal killing due to his aide Walmik Karad's links with it, Maharashtra Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Dhananjay Munde on Sunday dared his critics as well as ruling and opposition members to provide proof about his involvement, urging them to stop making baseless allegations.

Kalyaneswar Sarkar Passes Away at 58

Kalyaneswar Sarkar, the Director of Standard Publicity Private Ltd passed away Sunday morning at the Apollo Hospital. He was 58.

Bangladeshi Angle in Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case Raises Political Din

Shehzad, who previously worked in a pub, has been living in various locations in Maharashtra and changed his name out of fear of being caught

I-League: Dempo Sports Club steal point from Rajasthan United in Jaipur

Dempo Sports Club broke their three-match losing streak in the I-League 2024-25 with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against hosts Rajasthan United at the Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium on Sunday.

STF of forest department raids marriage hall, seizes rare animal body parts; two persons arrested

Acting on a specific tip-off, the Special Task Force of the Forest Department, with the help of the Kulti Police, arrested two inter-state criminals and unearthed an animal parts smuggling racket.

Assocham Pitches for Removal of Coal Cess in Union Budget 2025

In the Union Budget 2025, the industry body Assocham has pitched for the removal of coal cess stating that the move will support power-intensive industries like aluminum and maintain competitiveness of the domestic industry.

Israel Transfers Palestinian Detainees Ahead of Release as Part of Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Israeli authorities began transferring Palestinian detainees to Ofer Prison in the occupied West Bank on Sunday in preparation for their release later in the evening, Israel's state media reported.

Mahakumbh, a symbol of unity, equality, and spirituality: PM Modi

PM Modi expressed particular joy at the increasing participation of youth in Mahakumbh

Balaram Sougaijamba: The forgotten General of Manipur

There are no monuments or institutions or streets named after him in Manipur today and many of the younger generation of the Manipuri people have heard of him.

Nakshi Kantha artist to gift artwork to Trump, urging immediate restoration of peace in Bangladesh

As Donald Trump prepares to take office as the President of the United States tomorrow, the eyes of India and Bangladesh are fixed on the potential shifts in Washington's policies toward the region.

Farmer leader Dallewal administered glucose, 121 farmers end fast-unto-death

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who has been on fast-unto-death for the last 55 days, agreed to accept medical assistance after the central government on Saturday announced a meeting with farmers in Chandigarh on 14 February.

20th Mumbai Marathon: Tesfay, Joyce bag titles

New champions emerged in the 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, as Eritrean Berhane Tesfay and Kenyan Joyce Chepkemoi Tele won the men's and women's categories, respectively.

Ceasefire Takes Hold in Gaza Following Delay

3 Israeli Hostages and 90 Palestinians to be Freed in Initial Exchange

India, Italy to Intensify Cooperation to Combat Terrorism

India and Italy have pledged to intensify cooperation for effectively countering the misuse of technology for terrorist purposes.

Digital media centre boosts global coverage of Mahakumbh

To showcase the grandeur of Mahakumbh for the world, an advanced media centre equipped with state-of-the-art technology is operational in the Mela area.

Will China's dam in Tibet devastate eastern India?

Probably for decades, the people living in eastern India have been talking about the hydroelectric dams in upper riparian Tibet (under occupation of China since 1951), which has the potential to devastate the entire region following a man-made error or natural disasters, precisely a high-intensity earthquake.

Assam STF nabs one more member of terrorist group 'Ansarullah Bangla Team'

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has arrested another dreaded cadre of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), a Bangladesh-based terror group affiliated with Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), officials said on Sunday.

The bikes of yesteryears

As much as the spectators were awe-struck by vintage four-wheelers in today's 54th edition of The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally, vintage two-wheelers also owned their own space in the rally with the bikes showcasing each of the characteristics with which they have been making their marks throughout history and is still continuing, having the rally as a testament.

Rajasthan CM Takes Holy Dip at Mahakumbh, Praises CM Yogi for Grand Arrangements

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma visited Prayagraj on Sunday morning for the Mahakumbh festivities and took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.

Assam DGP Appointed as CRPF Director General

Senior IPS officer, Gyanendra Pratap Singh, who has been serving as Assam's Director General of Police (DGP), will take over as Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

History on wheels wows visitors

On 19 January, the long-awaited 54th edition of the Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally, brought the city of joy to life, marking it as an auspicious day filled with history and glory in the calendar of Kolkata.

Royal Bengal Tiger spotted in Kultali's Guruguria village, residents gripped by fear

Residents of Guruguria village in Maipith, Kultali, are living in fear after a Royal Bengal Tiger was spotted in the area on Saturday night.

MEA Needs More Hands on the Diplomatic Deck

India, the world's most populous nation and the largest democracy, is emerging as a pivotal force in global affairs.

2 Labourers Found Dead Inside Locked Room, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Suspected

Tribhuvan Thakur and Gyani Verma, two migrant labourers were found dead inside a closed room in Bamunara Industrial zone within Kanksha Police Station limits of Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC).

FIR Against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Assam for 'Fighting Against Indian State' Remark

An FIR has been registered against Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his 'fighting against Indian state' remark.

Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute

Southeast Asian foreign ministers gathered Sunday for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc's new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar's drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Market valuation of six of top 10 valued domestic firms erode by ₹1.71 lakh crore

Last week, the combined market valuation of six of the top 10 valued domestic firms eroded by Rs 1.71 lakh crore.