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Mixed response to call for bandh over Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

The call for bandh by Dalit and various backward caste organisations on Tuesday in Mysuru received a mixed response, while neighbouring Mandya witnessed minimal participation.

Cong defers meet of SC/ST leaders; schedule awaited

THE MEETING, SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, WAS POSTPONED ON INSTRUCTIONS OF SURJEWALA

VIP culture an aberration, it should have no place in society: Dhankhar

Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday called upon the people to rise above the politics of disruption and help the country reach its objective of a developed India by 2047.

Govt working to bring Maoists to mainstream

Home minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said that the state is working to facilitate the surrender of Maoists, with the ultimate goal of making Karnataka free of Maoist influence.

IED was likely planted a month before detonation

The high intensity IED (improvised explosive device) used by Maoists in an attack in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Monday, in which eight police personnel and a civilian driver were killed, was likely planted at least a month before the incident, officials aware of the matter said, adding that Bijapur continues to be a hot spot for Left-wing extremism (LWE), with IEDs planted by the Maoists being recovered frequently.

Lapses in security under lens after strike by insurgents

A number of security lapses, ranging from inadequate combing operations to breach of norms, may have led to the killing of nine people in an IED blast by Maoists in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, officers aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

Nearly 130 killed as quake rattles Tibet

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and wrecking hundreds of houses, Chinese authorities said.

Twist in bungalow saga: Evicted, says Atishi; didn't move in: BJP

Delhi chief minister Atishi on Tuesday alleged that the central government \"evicted\" her from the 6, Flag Staff Road bungalow, a claim that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dismissed and said she had not taken possession of the property — the latest twist in a slugfest over the contentious Civil Lines residence that has become one of the focal points of the upcoming assembly elections.

Jimmy Shergill: OTT ne mere career ka graph utha diya

He has been a part of the Hindi film industry for 28 years, but Jimmy Shergill believes that it's the OTT medium that has helped him explore the lead space in a much better way.

Haaye jhumka! Aamir Khan's silver earrings steal the show

Actor Aamir Khan made a rare appearance with his younger son Azad Rao Khan (13) on Sunday at a restaurant in Bandra (Mumbai).

The curious case of Vidya Balan's post for Rohit Sharma

Actor Vidya Balan has drawn backlash after she made a post on social media in support of India cricketer Rohit Sharma.

No matter what I do, my son will always be my priority: Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza has been jetsetting since her appointment as an ambassador for Dubai's Sports Council in December. But her busy year didn't keep her from ringing in 2025 with her \"forever date\", her six-year-old son Izhaan Mirza Malik.

Love lockdown: OYO's new rule for unmarried couples sparks mixed reactions

On Sunday, the hotel booking platform OYO introduced a new policy that prohibits unmarried couples from checking into its partner hotels in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

Tough questions for India after two debacles in a row

A second series loss raises more questions than answers as head coach's performance comes under the lens

Gambhir, Sharma face BCCI scrutiny

India have lost six of their last eight Tests; they were saved by the weather in Brisbane while the Perth Test win was the only bright spot.

Fan, Ma Long out of tour events over row with ITTF

These are somewhat turbulent times in world table tennis.

How Far Are Our Leagues From Introducing VAR?

Could take up to 18 months to implement it, says Trevor Kettle, federation's chief refereeing officer

Five-Year Plans Back at Niti Aayog to Cut Emissions

Five-year plans that made an unceremonious exit nearly a decade ago are making a quiet comeback, this time to handhold India's decarbonization journey.

NCLAT to hear Meta's plea against ₹213 cr fine on Jan 16

META ASKED NCLAT TO HEAR THE CASE URGENTLY, NOTING ITS IMPLICATIONS AND THE STAKES INVOLVED

Urban slump hits FMCG firms

Despite some pockets of resilience in rural markets and price hikes to combat inflation, India's consumer goods companies faced a challenging third quarter.

India Eyes Private Capital For $107 Billion Grid Expansion

India is asking states to attract more private capital to accelerate the expansion of its power transmission network, part of a plan to revamp the country's grid and accommodate more clean power.

Services activity rises to 4-month high in Dec

Growth in India's services activity, as measured by the Services Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI), rose to a four-month high of 59.3 in December, up from 58.4 in November, according to a release from S&P Global on Monday.

SC transfers CCI's e-commerce probe cases to K'taka HC

The Supreme Court on Monday centralised all petitions challenging the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) anti-trust probe against e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart to the Karnataka high court, while also urging the high court to decide the matter expeditiously.

Viral fear, growth blues stalk stock markets

Stocks fall 1.5%, fear index up 15%; key indicator signals weakness

Musk's Involvement in Politics Outside the US Worrying: Norway PM

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on Monday that he found it worrying that billionaire Elon Musk was involving himself in the political issues of countries outside of the United States.

10 Years After Attack: Charlie Hebdo Unveils Special Edition

French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo unveiled a special edition featuring a God-themed cartoon contest on Monday to mark 10 years since a deadly attack on its offices by Islamist gunmen.

Graft Is 'Biggest Threat' To Ruling Party: Xi

Corruption is the biggest threat to China's Communist Party, President Xi Jinping said on Monday, in a clear warning that the ruling party is resolved to tackle a long-running problem that is now entrenched in many strata of Chinese society.

Five Indian-origin men charged with murder of Indian man in US

Five Indian-origin men have been charged with murder in the US in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man from India.

France: Sarkozy on Trial Over Alleged Gadhafi Financing Pact

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial on Monday charged with accepting illegal campaign financing in an alleged pact with late Libyan dictator Moamer Gadhafi.

Hamas Names 34 Hostages It May Free for Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Hamas disclosed a list of 34 hostages it's willing to return to Israel in the first phase of a potential ceasefire in Gaza, which the US wants to achieve before President Joe Biden leaves office in two weeks.