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Tuition Teacher Gets 111 Years in Prison for Raping Minor

A special fast-track court in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday sentenced a tuition teacher to 111 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹1.05 lakh for raping a plus-one student after luring her five years ago.

NIA Court Sends B'Deshi National Linked to JMBI to Seven-Year RI

A special NIA court in Bengaluru has sentenced Zahidul Islam, alias Kausar, a Bangladeshi national linked to the Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh India (JMBI), to seven years of rigorous imprisonment.

There are discrepancies in suicide note: Priyank

Karnataka information technology and biotechnology minister Priyank Kharge has called for patience as the state awaits the forensic report on an eight-page note of contractor who allegedly died by suicide in Bidar.

2025 Brings Hope for Better Infra and Clean Governance

After a year defined by extremes—droughts, floods, and political turmoil—Karnataka and its capital, Bengaluru, are stepping into 2025 with cautious optimism.

Leopard Spotted in Mysuru Infosys Campus

LEOPARD SPOTTED IN MYSURU INFOSYS CAMPUS

Over 11,000 Personnel Deployed for New Year's Eve as Security Tightened

As Bengaluru prepares to usher in the New Year, Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said over 7,500 CCTV cameras have been installed across the city, with special picket arrangements and enhanced police deployment to ensure safety and prevent any untoward incidents.

'Have high hopes for my films releasing in 2025'

Actor and son of actor Aamir Khan, Junaid Khan has had a packed year. He didn't just make his OTT debut with Maharaj in 2024, he also had his hands full shooting two films and doing plays.

When Kriti Sanon had a mental breakdown during film promotions

Actor Kriti Sanon recently opened up about how the exhausting demands of film promotions can take a toll on an artiste's mental health.

It's about Rishabh figuring out the right way, says Rohit

Rohit Sharma was calmer on Monday. Disappointed, but calmer. Much less emotional than he was when he had berated Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test or when he had seen Rishabh Pant's dismissal on Day 3, or witnessed the mix-up between Virat Kohli and Jaiswal on Day 2.

I was feeling low, but didn't want to quit like a loser

After a brutal, barren run for months, the newly-crowned women's world rapid champion from India, 37-year-old Koneru Humpy, has reason to fall back in love with the grind.

Carlsen to play World Blitz after FIDE appeasement

Definitely playing in jeans, says world No. 1 after FIDE eases dress code rules to allow for \"appropriate jeans matching jacket\"

SpiceJet Aims To Operationalise 30 Grounded Planes Again

Budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd. aims to operationalise 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, grounded for reasons ranging from payment default to lessors and component shortages, in the next 12-15 months as it seeks to expand its services.

Industry seeks tax relief, capex push, MSME boost

FM IS EXPECTED TO AIM FOR A BALANCE BETWEEN GROWTH AND INFLATION THROUGH HER FISCAL POLICY MEASURES IN UPCOMING BUDGET

Market regulator brakes slow retail race on options street

The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) recent measures to cool the retail frenzy in derivatives trading are already bearing fruit, even as more curbs aimed at preventing investor losses kick in next month.

Rupee falls 4 paise to end at 85.52 against US dollar

The rupee dropped 4 paise to 85.52 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as dollar demand from importers, foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities dented investor sentiments.

Rising confidence to fuel economy in 2025: RBI governor

Prospects for the Indian economy are expected to improve in 2025 thanks to high consumer and business confidence, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra said in his foreword to the Financial Stability Report, which pegged the real GDP growth for the current fiscal year at 6.6%.

Adani to raise over $2 bn in exit from Adani Wilmar

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is exiting its 26-year joint venture with Singapore's Wilmar group, raising over $2 billion that it will invest in core businesses such as energy and utilities.

At Least 71 People Killed In Ethiopia Road Accident

At least 71 people died in Ethiopia when a truck packed with passengers plunged into a river, according to the spokesperson for the southern Sidama regional government and a statement.

Greece Launches 'Website Addiction' Campaign

Greece on Monday announced a campaign to protect teens from \"website addiction\" after a similar move by Australia targeting social media companies last month.

Carter: President, global mediator, Nobel laureate

Jimmy Carter held a unique place in US politics: he was the oldest former president and a Nobel peace laureate, but his one term in office was forever tainted by his inability to end the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.

Will Close All NGOs Employing Afghan Women: Taliban

The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women.

South Korea seeks warrant to detain impeached prez Yoon

During its second landing attempt, the Jeju Air jet received a bird strike warning from ground control. Minutes later, pilot issued distress signal

Trump fails to win new trial in E. Jean Carroll sex-abuse case

A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a $5 million verdict that E. Jean Carroll won against Donald Trump when a jury found the US president-elect liable for sexually abusing and later defaming the former magazine columnist.

Russia pledged to punish culprits of the plane crash

Azerbaijan said on Monday that Moscow had promised to punish those responsible for the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that Baku says was shot at by Russian air defences.

Preparing for the Trump disruption

India has the diplomatic wherewithal to deal with Trump 2.0 even as issues such as H-1B visa and trade will test ties from time to time

Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess

In a year when India's cricket team lifted the T20 World Cup after 17 years, sparking a reception in Mumbai befitting the occasion, and shooter Manu Bhaker brought back unprecedented twin bronze medals from the Paris Olympics, chess quietly emerged as the sport that consistently perched the country on top of the world.

The Choice Before Us: Star Trek or Mad Max

The world is at a crossroads. If we channel resources to ensure equality, manage risks, and enhance autonomy, we can navigate toward a future where technology is a force for good

Liberalisation & liberalism: Legacy of Manmohan Singh

The unexpected eruption of nostalgia and admiration for Manmohan Singh from people across the country is testimony to what he stood for.

A Cup High, A Home Low

With a decisive showing at the T20 World Cup, the Indian cricket team ended their 13-year wait for an ICC trophy; but beyond that, red-ball success remained elusive

Why Indians Don't Have One Happy New Year

Around midnight of December 31, when several people in India will sit before their television sets (the rest will be busy at parties), they will invariably be greeted with visuals of places in New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Korea that have already celebrated \"Happy New Year\", with skylines flaring up in panoramic colours and revellers rocking in sheer joy.