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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.
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
Ruth Chepngetich Shatters Women's Marathon Record
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
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.
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.
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).
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
Pak Holds Polls Amid Allegations of Rigging
Pakistan's February elections, labelled the \"most rigged\" in its history, saw Shehbaz Sharif return as Prime Minister in March after forming a coalition government.
Victories & Challenges
An understanding with China on disengagements along the LAC was the highlight in 2024, but new challenges emerged for New Delhi in the neighbourhood and elsewhere
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.
Labour Markets in Cities See Qualitative Improvement
India's 2023-24 Periodic Labour Force Employment Survey (PLFS), covering urban and rural areas up to June, highlighted a mixed picture of the job market.
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.
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.
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.
Deadly Stampede in Hathras Claims Lives of Over 120 People
A tragic stampede during a spiritual congregation in a Hathras village on July 2 claimed 121 lives.
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.
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.
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.
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
'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.
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.
4 Bunkers Destroyed in Manipur After Gunfights
Police Said the Accused Was Stalking and Harassing the Victim After Her Engagement in September 2022
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
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.
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
The Incident Occurred Amid Tensions After Over 60 Cadets Reportedly Got Food Poisoning on December 23
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.