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Paris and beyond: Young showstoppers step up
The Olympic year for India may have been a mixed bag, but it was also one that unearthed unparalleled achievements in chess.
Indian Chess Becomes The Dominant Force Across The World
The tide in Indian chess that was rising over the last couple of years finally descended in 2024, sweeping the chess world in its wake.
A New Generation Of Spain Reclaims Europe's Top Title
Twelve years after their famed tiki-taka lorded over Europe, Spain's one-touch artists laid their hands on the Henri Delaunay Trophy this July in Berlin's Olympiastadion, making them the first team to win the Euros on four occasions (1964, 2008, 2012, 2024).
Hamilton's Mercedes Era Ends With Historic Records, Ferrari Move
Lewis Hamilton's remarkable decade with Mercedes, which began in 2013, culminated in 2024 with his decision to join Ferrari.
Wikileaks Founder Assange Is Freed
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was freed in June after reaching a plea deal in a US court, ending a decade-long legal saga.
Rifts split wide open: Old conflicts take centre stage
In 2024, the complexion and contours of the war in Ukraine and West Asia continued to change, influencing global geopolitics like never before.
The Return Of Trump
A look at the seismic shift in affairs, both global and domestic, that is on the cards as Donald Trump returns for his second stint in the White House at a precarious time
200+ Killed in Spain's Worst Floods Ever
Spain faced its worst flood disaster in modern history and one of Europe's deadliest since the 1970s, as torrential rains on October 29 claimed over 200 lives.
COP29: Climate Pledges Fall Short Yet Again
After intense negotiations, COP29 in Baku concluded in November with a climate deal in which developed nations committed to paying $300 billion annually by 2035 to help developing countries combat the climate crisis.
No End in Sight as Manipur's Ethnic Clashes Continue
Ethnic clashes between Manipur's Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities remained unresolved in 2024 as deepened divides held on.
A year of landmark verdicts and key developments
The year 2024 was an important one for the Supreme Court of India, marked by transformative judgments that reshaped constitutional and legal landscapes, reaffirmed the commitment to individual liberties, and underscored the principles of equality.
Tamil Nadu's Worst Hooch Disaster Claims 68 Lives
On June 20, a devastating hooch tragedy was reported in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district, where 68 people died after consuming methanol-laced liquor.
RG Kar Case Leads to Widespread Public Outrage, Protests
The rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College on August 9 triggered widespread protests, casting a shadow on West Bengal's ruling TMC.
CRPF's Z+ Cover to Continue for Ex-PM Singh's Wife: Officials
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Z-plus security cover is likely to continue for former prime minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur, officials aware of the matter said on Monday.
Agri ministry rejects charges of recruitment scam in farm body
A governing body member of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the top research wing of the agriculture ministry, has alleged \"escalating irregularities\" in the organisation's recruitments, which the premier agency on Monday rejected as factually incorrect and misleading.
IMD Predicts More Snow, Rain as Cold Wave Tightens Grip on North
As Per IMD, Cold Wave Conditions Are Likely to Continue for One Week With a Possibility of Fresh Snow and Rain Between January 1 and 3
Police action on BPSC protesters triggers political slugfest in Bihar
Stalemate continued on Monday over the demand for cancellation of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) preliminary exams, despite chief secretary Amrit Lal Meena holding talks with a section of protesting students and governor Rajendra Arlekar summoning the BPSC chairman over the paper leak allegations.
'Let bygones be bygones': Mamata in Sandeshkhali
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who was visiting Sandeshkhali for the first time since massive protests erupted over land grabbing and sexual harassment of women allegations against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders earlier this year, on Monday urged local residents to \"let bygones be bygones\", saying she does not want to remember the episode.
Why Was Tigress Taken to Alipore Zoo, NTCA Asks Bengal
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has sought a response from the West Bengal forest department on tigress Zeenat being shifted to Alipore Zoo in Kolkata after it was sedated and captured on Sunday, officials familiar with the matter said on Monday.
4 Bunkers Destroyed in Manipur After Gunfights
Security forces have destroyed four bunkers that allegedly belonged to the accused in the recent firing incidents across Manipur, and occupied three others after gunfights over the last week, police said on Monday.
NCW flags lapses in probe as Anna varsity row rages
A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women (NCW) has found certain shortcomings following a probe into the sexual assault on the second-year Anna University student, commission member Mamta Kumari said on Monday, even as political uproar over the incident intensified.
IPS Officer Kumar Gets Additional Charge as CRPF DG
The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Monday issued an order giving senior IPS officer Vitul Kumar additional charge as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general upon incumbent Anish Dayal Singh's retirement on December 31.
Row as NC founder's birth anniv excluded from J&K holiday list
A political row erupted in Jammu & Kashmir with the ruling National Conference (NC) and CPI(M) slamming the lieutenant governor's decision to not include days commemorating 1931 martyrs and the birth anniversary of party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the list of holidays for 2025.
Body found in Scotland river suspected to be of missing Indian student
Santra Saju, a 22-year-old student from Kerala, was last caught on CCTV on December 6
Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends
A day before the Supreme Court's deadline to shift him to a hospital, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Monday doubled down on his protest, calling for reinforcements at the Khanauri border while refusing medical attention on the 35th day of his fast-unto-death.
SC to hear terror convict's plea against IS ban in Jan
The Supreme Court will hear next month a petition filed by a terror convict challenging the declaration of the Islamic State (IS) and all its manifestations as banned terrorist outfits.
Elderly Couple, Neighbour Found Dead in Shivpuri
A 75-year-old man, his wife and another woman residing in their neighbourhood were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday morning, police said.
Govt inks deals to bolster navy's underwater power
The defence ministry on Monday signed two separate contracts worth ₹2,867 crore to strengthen the Indian Navy's underwater capabilities — for retrofitting its Kalvari-class submarines with air independent propulsion (AIP) systems to enhance their endurance, and integration of electronic heavy-weight torpedoes (EHWT) to boost their firepower capabilities.
Court Reserves Order on Allu Arjun's Bail Plea
The Nampally district court on Monday reserved its order on the bail plea of top Telugu actor Allu Arjun, who is an accused in connection with the death of a woman during a stampede at the premiere of his film Pushpa-2 in Hyderabad.
Naidu's return to power redefines Andhra's political history in '24
The year 2024 redefined the political history of Andhra Pradesh with the grand return of N Chandrababu Naidu as the chief minister, securing the largest-ever electoral margin.