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Govt will abide by SC direction, says agri minister Chouhan

SC is scheduled to hear a plea seeking contempt action against state govt for not complying with directions to hospitalise Dallewal today

SKM Declines Invite From SC-Appointed Panel For Talk

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of 32 farm unions, on Wednesday expressed its inability to attend a January 3 meeting convened by a Supreme Court-appointed committee to discuss farmers' issues.

VB to move SC against HC order to quash FIRs

HC struck down the FIRs on Dec 20, citing lapses and insufficient grounds for prosecution

Akali Dal meeting next week to decide on Sukhbir's resignation

Akal Takht had constituted a 7-member panel led by SGPC chief to reconstitute the party within six months

One-man army Bumrah now highest rated Indian ever in ICC's Test bowling rankings

Jasprit Bumrah is the only reason why India still go into the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a chance of levelling the series, and everybody in the world knows it.

2024 Warmest Year on Record for India: IMD

The previous year was India's warmest on record, with the annual mean air temperature 0.65°C above normal.

SC Refuses to Monitor Claims of Women Officers Seeking PC

The Supreme Court in a recent order refused to monitor claims of women short service commission (SSC) officers denied permanent commission in the defence forces, directing them to approach the Armed Forces Tribunal where such matters requiring an \"in-depth consideration\" can be effectively considered.

Boost for farm sector in year's First Cabinet meet

Impetus for cultivators

Hotel GM killed in brawl with cops in Himachal

The general manager of a hotel was killed and another staff sustained grievous injuries in a brawl involving two policemen at Banikhet near Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh, a senior police officer said on Wednesday, adding that the accused police constables have been suspended from duty and arrested for murder.

Man murders 4 sisters, mom in Lucknow hotel

ARSHAD SAID HE KILLED THE FIVE WITH THE HELP OF HIS FATHER OVER LAND-RELATED HARASSMENT BY THEIR NEIGHBOURS

Lost in transition, the Man United saga

Since every Manchester United fixture feels like the chronicle of a defeat foretold, about the only surprise on Monday night was Newcastle not being able to win by a bigger margin.

Australia Optimistic on Starc Fitness for Fifth Test in Sydney

Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he was optimistic on Tuesday that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the decisive fifth Test against India while also backing misfiring Mitch Marsh.

Sachin, SCG 2004, and 241 lessons in restraint

As Rohit, Virat and Rishabh face scrutiny for the MCG loss, the Tendulkar classic from 2003-04 can inspire them

From T20 push to WTC final, the Proteas story

South Africa cementing the World Test Championship final spot hasn't probably hit the right spot.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Reach Divorce Settlement After 8 Years

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history but not every legal issue between the two.

Court Rejects Pentagon's Bid to Overturn 9/11 Plea Deals

A military appeals court has ruled against Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's effort to throw out the plea deals reached for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants in the 9/11 attacks, a US official said.

Govt confident of meeting 4.9% fiscal deficit target

The Union government is confident of achieving the fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of the gross domestic product (GDP) or below in the current financial year, and may strive to bring fiscal deficit below 4.5% of GDP in the upcoming Union Budget through prudent expenditure management and buoyant revenue receipts, two officials aware of the matter said.

S Korea Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon

South Korean officials have said they will look into whether the Muan airport's localiser should have been made with lighter materials

China Denies Claims of US Treasury Cyberattack

Beijing on Tuesday hit back at accusations that a China state-sponsored actor was behind a cyber breach at the US Treasury Department, calling the claims \"groundless\".

No One Can Stop China Reuniting With Taiwan

No one can stop China's \"reunification\" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech, on Tuesday, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people.

Core sector growth hits 4-mth high of 4.3% in November

India's infrastructure output, which accounts for about two-fifths of industrial production, jumped to a four-month high in November, driven by a rise in six of the eight core constituent sectors during the month.

'High price': TN cancels tender to Adani Group

ADANI GROUP FIRM EMERGED AS THE LOWEST BIDDER FOR TENDER, FLOATED FOR INSTALLING 8.2 MILLION SMART METERS IN EIGHT DISTRICTS

Optimism, with a dose of caution

India has held strong in the bleak global milieu of war and climate crisis, but there are challenges in the new year that it must deftly navigate

Xi's moment to work out lasting peace with India

Despite China and India both being headed by their most consequential leaders of the last few decades, the two haven't been able to permanently resolve their outstanding disputes.

The right choices for a world at the crossroads

The year 2024 scorched and scalded but just about let the planet survive. Let us hope that the new year, despite portents of war and worsening of the climate crisis, proves different

Ensuring socioeconomic security for India's women

The year 2024 will be remembered as a turning point in India's pension landscape, where the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took bold steps to address gender inequities in social security. Imagine a world where women, who have long been the backbone of any community, finally receive the recognition and support they deserve.

Is an era ending for Djokovic? Can Neeraj strike 90?

Carlos Alcaraz embraces Jannik Sinner after defeating him during a tournament in California. (Extreme left) Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon 2024. AFP; AP

In The Friend Zone

This year, India will look to consolidate its position as an island of calm in a world of storms. It will need all the agility it can muster, as mediation becomes trickier in a second Trump era

How India stands to lose, gain in Trump presidency

Unlike a range of other countries, India is reasonably confident it can maintain a decent working relationship with the mercurial US President-elect.

How caste, religion and opportunity will shape 2025

This year will see a continued conversation and argument on the interplay of caste, religion and reservation that the 2024 Lok Sabha campaign and results placed on the national political stage.