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January 16, 2025

Exports Down for the Second Month in a Row in December '24

INDIA's merchandise exports contracted 1% year-on-year even as imports rose 4.9% in December 2024, government data released on Wednesday showed.

1 min

Deal reached to pause Gaza war, free hostages

Will kick in on Sunday, says Qatar premier; Trump takes credit for the ceasefire pact

Deal reached to pause Gaza war, free hostages

1 min

Symbolism takes centrestage with temple tours, tridents and PPE kits

TRAFFIC in New Delhi constituency came to a standstill on chilly Wednesday morning. Not because of any routine traffic jam, but unending cavalcades of poll contestants.

1 min

Rahul's claim of fighting Indian state draws BJP ire

A rather sharp attack by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks, drew heavy retaliatory fire from BJP's biggies.

Rahul's claim of fighting Indian state draws BJP ire

1 min

Thick layer of fog, biting cold grip city amid worsening air

THE national capital woke up to dense fog and poor visibility, which disrupted operations of over 100 flights and 26 trains. While the minimum temperature dropped to 6°C, the maximum hovered around 18°C, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

1 min

Sue mastermind of Pannun plot, says top panel

A high-powered committee set up by the government in the wake of a botched operation to bump off Khalistani radical Gurupatwant Singh Pannun on US soil, recommended legal action against 'an individual' who masterminded the plot.

Sue mastermind of Pannun plot, says top panel

1 min

ED gets nod to prosecute Kejriwal, Sisodia

Amid the high-stake election campaign, the Centre has given its nod to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for their alleged involvement in laundering proceeds of crime linked to the liquor scam case.

ED gets nod to prosecute Kejriwal, Sisodia

1 min

AAP Hand-in-Glove With 'Disreputable' NGOs To Disrupt Harmony: BJP

The Delhi BJP on Wednesday accused the AAP and its leaders of colluding with 'disreputable' NGOs to disrupt Delhi's social harmony and security.

AAP Hand-in-Glove With 'Disreputable' NGOs To Disrupt Harmony: BJP

1 min

AAP Ups Ante On BJP Leader's Comments On Purvanchalis

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla of publicly abusing Rituraj Jha, an AAP MLA representing the Purvanchal community.

AAP Ups Ante On BJP Leader's Comments On Purvanchalis

1 min

Modi, Shah to campaign for BJP candidates

THE BJP on Wednesday named its 40 star campaigners for the Delhi Assembly polls, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, as well as its seven chief ministers, including Yogi Adityanath.

1 min

'BHARTI MAY BE AVAILABLE, ACCOUNTABLE' NOT

What are the key issues you see affecting Delhi today?

'BHARTI MAY BE AVAILABLE, ACCOUNTABLE' NOT

2 mins

'MY CONNECTION WITH PEOPLE IS MY STRENGTH'

Oppn parties claim that the city's development indices have worsened under AAP's decade-long rule. What's your take?

2 mins

Bidhuri at it again, compares Atishi with 'hirni'

BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri on Wednesday again targeted Delhi chief minister and his rival from Kalkaji seat Atishi, saying she was running around like a \"hirni\" (doe) in the streets of the constituency ahead of assembly polls after doing little for the people for years.

1 min

Verma in soup over model code breach

THE returning officer for the New Delhi Assembly segment has directed the police to investigate an incident of BJP candidate Parvesh Verma allegedly distributing shoes to electors at a Valmiki temple in violation of the poll code.

Verma in soup over model code breach

1 min

Poll time: Kejriwal and wife go temple hopping

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday filed his nomination from New Delhi constituency for the upcoming assembly elections and urged people to vote based on work and not \"abuses\".

1 min

DDA Urges Govt to Address Water Crisis in Colonies

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has sought intervention from the Delhi government to resolve long-pending water supply and sewerage issues in residential colonies.

1 min

Court denies bail to AAP MLA Balyan in MCOCA case on police opposition

A Delhi court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in a case filed under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).

1 min

Govt Initiates Drive to Trace Those Not Claiming Ladli Yojana Benefits

The Women and Child Development (WCD) Department of the Delhi government has launched a targeted initiative to ensure girl children enrolled in the Ladli Yojana, a flagship financial assistance scheme, receive their dues.

Govt Initiates Drive to Trace Those Not Claiming Ladli Yojana Benefits

1 min

Minor Stabbed to Death by Another Over 'Past Enmity'

A minor was stabbed to death by another minor over personal enmity in northeast Delhi, an official said on Wednesday.

1 min

Punjab ministers, leaders to power AAP poll campaign

WITH Delhi going to polls on February 5, the AAP in Punjab has been mobilized as around 300 party leaders, including cabinet ministers, MLAs, chairmen of boards and corporations, councillors, volunteers and workers are set to join campaign.

Punjab ministers, leaders to power AAP poll campaign

1 min

Use tech for accurate voters' list: HC

Plea flags significant number of duplicate entries as potential threat to integrity of electoral process

Use tech for accurate voters' list: HC

2 mins

CEO Launches 'Myth vs Facts Register' Platform to Tackle Poll-Time Fake News

IN an effort to combat misinformation during the Assembly elections, Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Alice Vaz, has introduced the 'Myth vs Facts Register' portal.

1 min

Notices issued to police officers for non-compliance with court order

A Delhi court has issued show-cause notices to three Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and five Station House Officers (SHOs), demanding an explanation for the non-compliance with a court order, potentially leading to contempt proceedings.

Notices issued to police officers for non-compliance with court order

1 min

Sisodia bungalow dispute: HC junks plea seeking action against CM Atishi

THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected a PIL that sought action against incumbent Chief Minister Atishi for permitting senior AAP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and his family to continue using a government-allocated bungalow.

1 min

Int'l syndicates using Indian 'mules' to smuggle cannabis through Odisha

INTERNATIONAL drug syndicates appear to be targeting Odisha as entry point to smuggle hydroponic weed, a highly potent variety of ganja, using mules as the back-to-back seizures from Biju Patnaik International Airport suggest.

1 min

Sailors did not assault fishermen, clarifies Navy

THE Indian Navy has rubbished media reports of its sailors assaulting fishermen who were allegedly agitating against two Navy personnel, whose vehicle collided with a fisherman's scooter.

2 mins

Rare melanistic tiger skin seized from Similipal fringes

SKIN and other body parts of a rare melanistic tiger, unique to the Similipal landscape, were seized by forest officials from the possession of four persons in the fringe villages of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district.

Rare melanistic tiger skin seized from Similipal fringes

1 min

Won't Take Up Caste Census Report in Cabinet Now: Siddu

Vokkaligas and Lingayats, including religious heads, raise objections

Won't Take Up Caste Census Report in Cabinet Now: Siddu

2 mins

T'gana Opposes AP's River-Link Project

CHIEF Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday directed officials of the state Irrigation department to write letters to Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu expressing Telangana's objections to the AP government's proposed Godavari-Banakacherla inter-linking project.

T'gana Opposes AP's River-Link Project

1 min

Formula-E case: SC rejects KTR's plea to quash FIR

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea filed by BRS working president KT Rama Rao seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) alleging misuse of funds in the conducting of Formula-E race in Hyderabad in 2023.

1 min

ED Attaches ₹100cr Assets of Former TN Minister

The Enforcement Directorate's Chennai zonal office has provisionally attached two immovable properties worth ₹100.92 crore, belonging to Orathanadu MLA R Vaithilingam, in a money laundering case, an official release said on Wednesday.

1 min

THE OTHER WARS WE ARE FAILING TO NOTICE

NEVER before have there been so many armed conflicts across the globe.

THE OTHER WARS WE ARE FAILING TO NOTICE

3 mins

RECOGNISE REASONS FOR OPPOSITION TO NEW UGC RULES

THE University Grants Commission's draft regulations on appointments to higher-education institutions have become another rope between the central and several state governments to tug on.

1 min

CLEAR FUNDING IMPASSE OVER AYUSHMAN COVER

THE Ayushman Bharat Yojana card is a dud in Karnataka the health insurance scheme does not cover treatment costs of the needy and elderly citizens enrolled for it.

1 min

THE BRIDGES INDIA NEEDS TO THE EAST

India can invigorate its engagement with East Asia through the shared cultural traditions of Buddhism and the epics. To do that effectively, linguistic links will be essential

THE BRIDGES INDIA NEEDS TO THE EAST

4 mins

CUET-UG Exam in Computer-Based Mode in May, Result in June: Kumar

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to conduct the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2025 exam in Computer Based Test (CBT) in May, and the results may be announced in the first week of June, said the University Grants Commission Chairman Prof M Jagadesh Kumar.

CUET-UG Exam in Computer-Based Mode in May, Result in June: Kumar

1 min

Centre's reply sought over Cong appeal

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the Centre and Election Commission of India (ECI) on Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's plea challenging certain amendments made to the Conduct of the Election Rules of 1961.

1 min

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 to be held from Feb 15-24, participants to visit Kumbh

THE third edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS), which celebrates the age-old bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, will be held from February 15 to 24, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Wednesday.

1 min

SC seeks Dallewal's med report from Punjab

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Punjab government for detailed medical reports and latest vitals of fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal for an independent assessment of his medical condition by AIIMS, Delhi.

1 min

3 Combat Platforms Added to Navy Power

PM Narendra Modi says it is for the first time that the tri-commissioning of a destroyer, frigate and submarine done

3 Combat Platforms Added to Navy Power

2 mins

In a first after Hasina's ouster as PM, India-Bangladesh talks to begin on Feb 16

INDIA and Bangladesh will hold a four-day director general (DG)-level talks here beginning February 16 with border fencing and rise in infiltration attempts being major subjects of discussion, officials said on Wednesday.

2 mins

Central govt staff to get LTC reimbursement for travel in premium trains

The government has fulfilled a long-standing demand for central government employees to avail themselves of Leave Travel Concession (LTC) facilities on premium trains like Tejas and Vande Bharat.

Central govt staff to get LTC reimbursement for travel in premium trains

1 min

Meta Apologises for Zuckerberg's Faulty Remarks

META India tendered an apology on Wednesday for company CEO Mark Zuckerberg's erroneous remarks about the outcome of the Indian general election 2024.

Meta Apologises for Zuckerberg's Faulty Remarks

1 min

IIT Baba in search of Sanatan in Maha Kumbh

He compares himself with Farhan Qureshi, played by R Madhavan in the 2009 Bollywood hit 3 Idiots, as he claims that he left engineering to follow his passion for photography.

IIT Baba in search of Sanatan in Maha Kumbh

2 mins

20-yr-old woman killed by father, cousin for 'honour'

A 20-year-old woman was shot dead allegedly by her father and cousin in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior after she refused to marry a man chosen by them even as police officials were present in the house during the incident.

1 min

Bombay HC panel to phase out petrol cars

THE Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to form a panel to explore the feasibility of phasing out diesel and petrol vehicles, saying automobiles choking Mumbai's roads are a major contributor to the city's worsening air quality.

1 min

Shah Lauds Modi, Says He Brought Water to Parched North Gujarat

HOME Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for effectively addressing the acute water shortage issue during his tenure as the chief minister of Gujarat.

Shah Lauds Modi, Says He Brought Water to Parched North Gujarat

1 min

Govt approves ₹1.6K cr package for Joshimath land submergence victims

THE Centre has sanctioned ₹1,640 crore for rehabilitation in Uttarakhand's Joshimath, where land subsidence displaced over 1,000 residents in early 2023.

Govt approves ₹1.6K cr package for Joshimath land submergence victims

1 min

BJP Does Caste Arithmetic in Milkipur Bypoll

MILKIPUR by-election is set to be a direct battle of nerves between the ruling BJP and Samajwadi Party.

1 min

7-Day ED Custody for Ex-Excise Minister in C'garh Liquor Scam

A special PMLA court in Raipur on Wednesday remanded six-time Congress MLA and former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody for seven days in the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam.

1 min

MP BJP leader rapes, blackmails politician; held

A ruling BJP leader was arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing a high-profile local politician in MP's Sidhi district. She also accused the ruling party politician of extorting money from her.

1 min

Future tense for INDIA bloc, predicts Mayawati

Claims all allies of Oppn grouping have gathered for self-interest

Future tense for INDIA bloc, predicts Mayawati

2 mins

Energy sites in west Ukraine targeted by Russian missiles

RUSSIA launched a wave of missiles and drones at Ukrainian energy facilities at dawn on Wednesday, intensifying a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine.

Energy sites in west Ukraine targeted by Russian missiles

1 min

Millions in Los Angeles on the edge as wind speed picks up

MILLIONS of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region on Wednesday where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.

1 min

2 Private Lunar Landers From US And Japan Blast Off On A SpaceX Rocket

In a two-for-one moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers Wednesday for US and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business on Earth's dusty sidekick.

2 Private Lunar Landers From US And Japan Blast Off On A SpaceX Rocket

1 min

Trump hails Gaza ceasefire deal, claims full credit for expediting it

US President-elect Donald Trump hailed an \"epic\" ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday and claimed credit for an accord that comes days before he is due to be sworn in for his second term.

1 min

Lanka, China Sign Series of Bilateral Agreements

SRI Lanka and China signed a series of cooperation agreements on Wednesday following talks between their leaders, one month after Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made India his first overseas trip since winning election last September.

Lanka, China Sign Series of Bilateral Agreements

1 min

B'desh court reduces ULFA leader's sentence to 14 years

BANGLADESH High Court has reduced the life sentence of ULFA leader Paresh Baruah to 14 years imprisonment in connection with an attempt to smuggle truckloads of weapons to the hideouts of the separatist group in Assam two decades ago.

1 min

Yoon held after 5-hr standoff

Investigators bypass bus barricades, cut barbed wire, scale walls before the prez gave up

Yoon held after 5-hr standoff

2 mins

Zepto triples annual GOV to $3 billion

Quick commerce platform Zepto Co-Founder and CEO Aadit Palicha on Wednesday said that the company has achieved $3 billion in annualised gross order value (GOV).

1 min

Aditya Birla Fashion to raise $500 million equity through preferential issue, QIP

AHEAD of its planned demerger into two separate entities and their subsequent listing, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has finalised a capital raising plan of $500 million through a combination of preferential issuance and qualified institutional placement of shares.

Aditya Birla Fashion to raise $500 million equity through preferential issue, QIP

1 min

TRAI Proposes Cut in Broadband Rates for Public Wi-Fi

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed reducing broadband connection rates for Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme.

TRAI Proposes Cut in Broadband Rates for Public Wi-Fi

1 min

Kirloskar family feud may prolong as group firm challenges Sebi order

The decades-old feud in the Kirloskar family is set to take longer as Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) has challenged the Sebi order asking it to disclose the details of the family settlement at the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), which will begin hearing the case from January 16.

Kirloskar family feud may prolong as group firm challenges Sebi order

1 min

Kalyan Jewellers shares under bear grip; fall 30% in 2 weeks

DESPITE reporting a healthy outlook and strong business update for the recently concluded December quarter (Q3FY25), shares of Kalyan Jewellers, one of India's largest Jewellery firms, have come under a severe bearish grip.

Kalyan Jewellers shares under bear grip; fall 30% in 2 weeks

1 min

EVs Will Be In Focus At Auto Expo

Over 25 car and two-wheeler OEMs are participating in the expo, which will begin from Friday

EVs Will Be In Focus At Auto Expo

1 min

Meta to lay off more than 3,500 employees

META, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is planning to cut 5% of total staff this year by terminating staff based on performance and hiring new workers to replace them.

1 min

More Major history for Djokovic Down Under

NOVAK Djokovic celebrated a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.

More Major history for Djokovic Down Under

1 min

Karnataka Enter Vijay Hazare Final

Devdutt Padikkal and Ravichandran Smaran produced a masterclass in tackling spinners on a tough pitch, as their fifties facilitated Karnataka's entry into the Vijay Hazare Trophy final with a five-wicket victory over Haryana here on Wednesday.

1 min

Day of draws: Liverpool at Forest; City, Chelsea held

LIVERPOOL will be glad to see the back of Nottingham Forest. Two games against the big surprise of the Premier League season have yielded just one point for the leaders after their 1-1 draw at Forest's rocking City Ground on Tuesday.

1 min

Record-shattering day in Rajkot for India women

IT was yet another day of shattering records in Rajkot as India women beat Ireland in the third and final ODI to win the series 3-0 on Wednesday.

Record-shattering day in Rajkot for India women

1 min

Coach Irwansyah good for India, says Christie

JONATAN Christie was clearly operating at his will on Wednesday. The Indonesian singles shuttler was meticulous. Be it in front of the net or near the back line, he was bossing in every nook and corner of the court. Wang Tzu Wei, his Round of 32 opponent, was the one on the receiving end.

1 min

Joburg Super Kings beat Durban Super Giants

JOBURG Super Kings got the better of Durban's Super Giants by 28 runs in their SA20 encounter in Durban on Tuesday.

Joburg Super Kings beat Durban Super Giants

1 min

Of shedding fear of failure and helping youngsters

DECEMBER 11, 2024 remains an unforgettable day for Arundhati Reddy. After waiting for her chance in the first two games, the all-rounder took the field for India on a hot day at the WACA in Perth against Australia in the third and final ODI.

Of shedding fear of failure and helping youngsters

2 mins

Lesson in defeat for shuttler duo

Malvika & Priyanshu, shuttlers with aspirations, show plenty of grit against high-quality rivals

2 mins

READ TO LEAD

Author Sriprakash Nadadhur Sridharan talks to TMS about his new book Building Blocks, a handbook on leadership

READ TO LEAD

2 mins

THE HUMAN SIDE OF HOSPITALITY

As a journalist, even though you witness this up close and personal, you don't stop by to ponder upon it. From the critic's monocle, service feels imperative, and the science of customer experience design is a lost art that we, especially in India, are yet to master.

THE HUMAN SIDE OF HOSPITALITY

3 mins

Robert De Niro plays two crime bosses in The Alto Knights

Warner Bros. Pictures released the first trailer of The Alto Knights, starring Robert De Niro in his first-ever dual role for a film.

Robert De Niro plays two crime bosses in The Alto Knights

1 min

HEALING STEPS: DANCE FOR MENTAL WELLNESS

Vaswati Misra, veteran Kathak dancer and director of Dhwani, speaks to TMS about the transformative power of dance in mental health and her symposium, 'Vivridh'

HEALING STEPS: DANCE FOR MENTAL WELLNESS

2 mins

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