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Steelers Defeat Patna Pirates To Clinch Maiden PKL Crown

Haryana Steelers secured their first-ever Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title in an electrifying final against Patna Pirates at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune on Sunday.

India fail to cash in on Bumrah's brilliance

The fast bowler had hosts reeling on Day 4 but dropped catches let Australia build up a 333-run lead

City Get Much-Needed Win, Forest Move to 2nd on Table

In his 500th game in charge of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola had some reasons to smile again.

When accuracy, relentlessness script symphony

Each time Jasprit Bumrah bowls, he forces everyone watching to examine the preconceptions of the prototypical fast bowler.

PSB Headcount Slips to 13-Year Low

The number of employees at India's public sector banks (PSBs) is at its lowest in 13 years, showed latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with mergers leading to slower branch expansion and many finding greener pastures elsewhere.

India's Exports to Aus Rise 14% in 2023-24

India's exports to Australia grew over 14% in 2023-24 following the implementation of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, describing the deal as \"landmark\".

Insurers May Sell Related Services, Products

Auto repair from your car insurer and fire extinguishers courtesy your home insurer? Not outlandish ideas, but part of the government's plans to allow insurance companies to sell related products and services.

Govt to deregulate more sectors, reduce red tape

Union budget set to offer road map to reduce compliance burden on businesses

Crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia: Azeri prez

\"Unfortunately, in the first three days we heard only absurd versions from Russia. We witnessed clear attempts to cover up the matter.\" ILHAM ALIYEV, Azerbaijani President

Trump Sides With Musk in Right-Wing Row Over H1-B

Donald Trump weighed in on Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country.

Shock Grips Families at S. Korea's Crash Site

The stench of gasoline hangs over Muan International Airport. Behind a police cordon, plane seats, suitcases and twisted bits of metal are scattered, close to the wrecked fuselage of Jeju Air flight 2216.

Founder of HBO, Charles Dolan, Passes Away at 98

Charles Dolan, the pay-television pioneer who won the first cable-TV franchise in Manhattan, founded Home Box Office Inc. and later built Cablevision Systems Corp. into the fifth-largest US cable company, has died. He was 98.

How Maoism-hit landscape of C'garh changed this year

As recently as three years ago, no one would have imagined that one could enter Puvarti village of Sukma district without permission from the Maoists.

RETD IPS Officer Kishore Kunal Dies; Nitish, Yogi Condole Demise

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath on Sunday condoled the death of retired IPS officer and secretary of Patna's Mahavir Mandir Trust, Acharya Kishore Kunal.

Maritime heritage complex project to be completed by 2028: Sonowal

India's National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat, is progressing as planned, with the first phase of the project set to be completed by 2025 and the full facility expected to open in 2028.

Cold wave conditions continue in hill states

Cold wave conditions continued to grip north India on Sunday as many districts in hill states experienced subzero temperatures, officials said.

Prime minister who let his actions speak

Manmohan Singh was a man of few words, and he uttered those precious few words very softly. Opponents used this to paint him as weak, but there are enough instances to the contrary

Gender Sensitive Policing Needed

Handling of the Anna University sexual assault underscores the gaps in tackling such crimes

Azerbaijan crash calls for a thorough probe

Russia's statements over the downing of the Azerbaijani commercial aircraft last week throw up more questions than they answer about an incident in which 38 unsuspecting lives were lost.

How the West's World Order Lost Wider Trust

Dualities are commonplace in international politics. Most countries do and say different things in different situations. However, the contrast between Western policies vis-à-vis the Ukraine and Gaza wars is amongst the most consequential dualities of our times. It is deepening our global crisis while also tempting us with ideas of crafting a new international order.

Proactive regulation can fight AI washing menace

With the growing reach of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors, concerns have centered on transparency and accountability in the deployment of the technology. However, one area that hasn't received the needed focus is deceptive AI-related claims by companies—what is called AI washing.

Isro to Launch Two Satellites Today From Sriharikota

After the Demonstrations, the Satellites Will Continue to Orbit the Earth for Standalone Missions for Nearly 2 Years

Protests erupt over annulment of nine Rajasthan districts

Protests erupted across Rajasthan on Sunday, a day after the BJP-led government annulled nine districts and three divisions formed by the previous Congress government in the state.

Jaishankar to Visit Qatar This Week, Review Bilateral Ties

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit Qatar this week for meetings with the West Asian country's top leadership to review bilateral ties and discuss regional issues, the external affairs ministry said on Sunday.

Bengal DGP seeks MEA intervention to strengthen passport verification

We have also pointed out issues related to passport distribution from post offices RAJEEV KUMAR, WB DGP

Modi's principal secy fondly recalls 'professor' Singh from Delhi college

Mishra said his memories with Singh date back to when the latter was teaching at DSE

As court deadline nears, Dallewal continues fast

With less than 48 hours left in the December 31 deadline for the Punjab government to comply with the Supreme Court's directive to persuade farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 34th day on Sunday, to accept medical aid, no breakthrough could be achieved till late in the night despite intensified efforts by the state government.

India Under Constant Threats: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday termed India a \"not very lucky\" nation on the security front and urged soldiers to keep a sharp eye on internal and external foes who, he said, are always active.

U.P. Man Held for Rape of 5-Year-Old Niece After Brief Encounter: Cops

A man was arrested following an encounter for allegedly raping his five-year-old niece in Shravasti, police said on Sunday.

3 Weeks, 3 States Later, Tigress Zeenat Caught

Tigress Zeenat, which kept forest officials on their toes for 20 days after leaving Simlipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha, was finally tranquillised and captured at Bankura district in West Bengal on Sunday afternoon.