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Robbers' open fire at car on Airport Road, 2 hurt

Two occupants of a car were injured after three motorcycle-borne men, suspected to be robbers, allegedly fired five shots at their vehicle after they refused to stop on Airport Road in the IT City area past Tuesday midnight.

ADGP-level officer, not DGP, to now lead UT police force

In a significant overhaul of the Chandigarh Police structure, the central government has sanctioned the posts of additional director general of police (ADGP), who will head the force, and deputy inspector general of police (DIG).

AAP in HC for polling through show of hands

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday moved the Punjab and Haryana high court seeking directions to the Chandigarh administration to take steps for transparency in poll process during the January 24 mayoral polls.

Biker Hit by Car in Mohali Succumbs to Injuries After Three Days

Three days after being hit by a speeding car in Sector 105, Mohali, a 34-year-old motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.

UT Puts Foot Down, Tells Furniture Traders to Vacate Land in 2 Weeks

Estate officer asserts no alternative site will be offered to shopkeepers who are encroaching land along the Sector 53/54 dividing road in city

Tottenham Take 1-0 Lead vs Reds in Semis First-Leg

Newcastle United Beat Arsenal 2-0 Away in the First Leg of the Other Semi-Final on Tuesday

With Ghosal by her side, Anahat taking steady steps

By her own admission, Anahat Singh did not play her best squash at the British Junior Open, a prestigious junior tournament she won for the third time this week as its U-17 champion.

Extreme weather fuelling LA's wildfires

No water in the fire hydrants, no money in FEMA (Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency). This is what Joe Biden is leaving me. Thanks Joe! DONALD TRUMP, US President-elect

India debut on the cards for McIlroy in $5mn event

The iconic Delhi Golf Club (DGC) is set to host a $5 million DP World Tour event in October with former world No. 1 and four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy likely in attendance, making the upcoming Rolex Series event the most expensive golf tournament—in terms of prize money—ever hosted by the country.

Actors, Celebrities Flee as Hollywood Events Scrapped

No water in the fire hydrants, no money in FEMA [Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency]. This is what Joe Biden is leaving me. Thanks Joe! Donald Trump, US President-elect

Trudeau's successor expected by early March

Canada could get its successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by the first week of March so the person has enough time to prepare before Parliament meets in the last week of the month.

NHPC seeks to buy out co-promoter in PTC

MOVE WILL HELP NHPC EXPAND POWER TRADING BUSINESS; CO WON'T ACQUIRE FINANCE UNIT

Inflation Likely Eased to 5.3% in Dec: Mint Poll

India's retail inflation likely moderated to a four-month low of 5.3% in December, down from 5.5% in November, driven by the seasonal decline in food prices, according to the median estimate of 25 economists in a Mint poll.

Delivery Claims Versus Identity Politics in Delhi

Ten years after winning office, the AAP faces voter fatigue and a BJP eager to repeat its general election performance

Why India Wants To Repair Ties With Kabul

The meeting between foreign secretary Vikram Misri and the Taliban's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai was significant because it marked the highest level of engagement so far by the Indian side with the regime in Kabul since the group's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.

Battle for Delhi splits INDIA bloc

Congress faces isolation within the Opposition camp as other parties back AAP against BJP

Unbundling returns: Where will low-fare airlines stop?

The low-fare revolution is now coming to bite the airline market.

Indigenous cleantech space key to sustainable economy

As India strides towards becoming a global economic powerhouse, the twin challenges of achieving climate goals and fostering economic growth need to be addressed in unison.

Govt fixes gold import data after confusion over count

The Union government has found and resolved data discrepancies over gold imports, reducing the trade deficit in November from the previous $37.8 billion to about $32.8 billion, people familiar with the matter said on condition of anonymity.

CM orders probe in stampede, his deputy says sorry

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday announced a judicial inquiry into the Tirupati temple stampede in which at least six devotees were killed and close to three dozen others injured, while deputy CM Pawan Kalyan \"profusely apologised\" to the country and the Hindu community for the incident.

SC refuses to reconsider same-sex marriage order

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain review petitions challenging its October 2023 judgment that denied legal recognition to same-sex marriages and civil unions, dealing a setback to members of the LGBTQIA+ community and advocates for marriage equality rights.

Chances of finding survivors are slim

Rescuers involved in the ongoing operations to retrieve miners trapped inside an illegal coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district said that chances of finding any survivors are very slim, while citing zero visibility, murky water, and lack of a blueprint or map of the mine as key challenges the rescuers face.

India Rank Drops to 85th in Passport Index

India's ranking has dropped by five points to 85 this year in a global passport index, topped by Singapore for the second consecutive year.

RG KAR Rape-Murder Verdict Likely on Jan 18

The verdict in the August 9 rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata will be delivered by the city's Sealdah court on January 18, lawyers representing the victim's parents and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said after the in-camera trial ended on Thursday.

India a Key Regional, Economic Player: Taliban Foreign Minister

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan wants to strengthen political and economic relations with India, which is a \"key regional and economic player\", the Taliban's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has said.

3 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

The Sukma encounter is part of a series of successful anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh this year

Accident aid must take profession as a factor: Top court

SC ENHANCED THE COMPENSATION OF A DIAMOND CUTTER, WHO LOST VISION IN ONE EYE, SINCE HIS WORK DEMANDED A LOT OF PRECISION

CBI Files Fresh Case Against Karti Chidambaram Over 'Corruption'

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a new case against Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram, for alleged irregularities in foreign investment approvals, people familiar with the development said on Thursday.

US hacker likely linked to '24 BSNL data breach

CAMERON JOHN WAGENIUS, A COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST STATIONED IN SOUTH KOREA, WAS ARRESTED ON DECEMBER 20 FOR ATTEMPTING TO SELL HACKED DATA FROM AMERICAN TELECOM FIRMS

1 Killed, Two Feared Trapped as Smelting Unit Silo Collapses

One worker was killed and another sustained injuries after a silo at a smelting plant in Mungeli district of Chhattisgarh collapsed on Thursday, police officials said.