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SC puts Punjab on 2-day notice over farm leader

THE Supreme Court on Saturday put the Punjab government on two-day notice on shifting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting at the Khanauri border for over a month seeking legal guarantee to MSP on all crops, to a hospital.

Kejriwal Peeved as L-G Orders Probe into AAP Schemes

L-G VK Saxena on Saturday ordered a probe against private individuals allegedly collecting details of women in the name of AAP Mahila Samman Yojana and other schemes based on the complaints made by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit.

Putin Says Sorry for Azerbaijani Plane Crash

VLADIMIR Putin obliquely admitted on Saturday that Russian air defence had by mistake shot down an Azerbaijani Airlines plane that tried to land in Grozny before crashing, breaking the Kremlin's silence as speculation mounted over Russian culpability.

Reddy, steady, go: Emotional hundred saves India at MCG

IT was tense. It was emotional. The scenes had all the ingredients of a blockbuster Tollywood movie. The protagonist on the field was playing his trade. Enacting one of India's greatest fightbacks. The celebrations too had a sprinkling of movies.

Kashmiriyat on display amid first big snowfall

PEOPLE in the Valley showed what Kashmiriyat is all about by opening their homes and mosques to tourists stranded at different places following the season's first major snowfall.

Shahi Jeera: A Wonder Spice

Boost digestion, curb hunger, and support weight loss with shahi jeera that is loaded with essential nutrients

TEAMS AND THE STARS

It is hard to go past Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh in the HIL.

Olympic heartbreak and no net gain for badminton

The ever-reliable discipline for India, in terms of providing the thrill & medals at elite competitions, endured a difficult year with some of the top shuttlers struggling for form, writes Anmol Gurung. Missing out on a medal in Paris was a new low...

Mohammedan play out goalless draw vs Odisha

MOHAMMEDAN SC held Odisha FC to a goalless draw at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday to break their five-game-long losing streak in the competition.

Smith regains midas touch

IN many ways, it was coming. From the moment he got that century in Brisbane, Steve Smith seemed like he was going to pile on.

Return of the native and 'City Beautiful'

PUNJAB was Manmohan Singh's first love. He had a special place in his heart for Amritsar, where he spent his initial years.

Six minutes of chaos for India

Visitors lose three quick wickets in the closing minutes to be placed in a tricky position

No extra pressure for Slot as Liverpool win

ARNE Slot insists Liverpool's commanding position at the top of the Premier League table has led to no extra strain during his first season in charge at Anfield.

Osamu Suzuki, architect of India's automobile revolution, dies at 94

OSAMU SUZUKI, chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp (SMC), passed away from lymphoma on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, the company announced in a statement on Friday. He was 94.

Manmohan Singh: The silent Prime Minister or a humane economist?

EXPECTATIONS of Dr Manmohan Singh, the trailblazer of India's new economic policy, is no more. Economists around the world remember him for his brilliance and humility, and predominantly for his role in opening up the state-controlled Indian economy, when he was appointed Finance Minister of India in 1991.

RBI allows UPI access via third-party payment apps

The Reserve Bank on Friday allowed the popular unified payments interface (UPI) access to prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) through third-party applications, making it easier for users to link their digital wallets to UPI-enabled apps.

JSW Energy to buy 02 Power for ent value of ₹12,468 crore

JSW Neo Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 4,696 MW renewable energy platform from O2 Power Pooling Pte. Ltd, a joint venture between EQT Infrastructure and Temasek.

Japan Cabinet approves record defence budget

THE Japanese Cabinet on Friday approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defence budget for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and starts deploying Tomahawks to fortify itself against growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia.

Rupee hits record low of 85.81/$

Local currency falls 38 paise from previous close to 85.5914 as dollar continues to rally

India Inc remembers Singh, his 1991 reforms

THE various policies introduced by Manmohan Singh played an important role in lifting India's economic growth and making it a powerhouse, top business tycoons said while remembering the former Prime Minister and Finance Minister who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92.

Israeli troops set fire to hospital in north Gaza: Hamas

ISRAELI troops stormed one of the last hospitals operating in the northernmost part of Gaza on Friday, forcing many of the staff and patients out of the facility, the territory's health ministry said.

German Prez Dissolves Parliament, Sets Feb 23 as Date for Elections

GERMAN President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected February date for an early general election after the collapse of Olaf Scholz's government last month.

Return of the native and 'City Beautiful'

PUNJAB was Manmohan Singh's first love. He had a special place in his heart for Amritsar, where he spent his initial years.

South Korea Impeaches 2nd President in Two Weeks

Han took over as prez on December 14 after Yoon was impeached

Survivors Heard Bangs Before Plane Went Down

THOSE who survived the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash said they heard at least one loud bang before the plane went down, Reuters reported.

Protests against Bihar civil service exam gather pace

THE ongoing protest by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates demanding the cancellation of the December 13 exam intensified after Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor visited the protest site on Friday and pledged his support to the demonstrators.

B'deshi with fake Aadhaar card arrested

A Bangladeshi national was arrested on Thursday night on charges of illegally living in Kolkata city on the basis of fake documents for the past one year, police said on Friday.

First snow turns Valley into 'winter wonderland'

AFTER enduring intense cold wave conditions, with night temperatures plunging several degrees below freezing point, Srinagar and other plains of the Valley experienced their first snowfall of the season on Friday.

Minor Accuses Grandpa, Dad of Sexual Abuse

A minor from Bidhuna Kotwali area in UP's Auraiya district accused her grandfather, father, and uncle of incest, claiming that they sexually assaulted her, leaving her two-months pregnant.

BJP MP fires salvo, opposes Gujarat party decision over leadership pick

INTERNAL disputes clog the Gujarat BJP over appointments of Mandal, City, District, and Taluka presidents by state BJP chief CR Patil.