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Unlocking philanthropy to meet India's climate goals

India's climate crisis is not a distant threat—it's a stark reality impacting millions across the country.

Colossus who looms over Hindi music to this day

Looking back at Mohammed Rafi's legacy, in an age of autotune, AI and meme culture, one cannot help but marvel at the era he belonged to - of poet-musicians and timeless classics, songs we can all still hum today, and a voice that can't be forgotten.

Notice for my removal was a rusted knife, says Rajya Sabha Chair

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said one should not use a vegetable-cutting knife for bypass surgery and that the notice for his removal from the post was actually a \"rusted\" tool.

As tech evolves, so must regulatory frameworks

The Union government enacted an amended Consumer Protection Act in 2019 to deal with newer challenges in a digitised, technologically evolving marketplace where traditional consumer safeguards no longer apply.

SC collegium breaks tradition, meets HC judgeship candidates

In a significant departure from tradition, the Supreme Court collegium on Sunday conducted interactions with candidates being considered for high court judgeship, according to people aware of the matter -- a move that marks an evolution in the judicial appointment process.

Kharge, Rahul submit dissent note on NHRC appointments

Congress MPs Kharge and Rahul Gandhi had recorded their dissent over the selection of the chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission on the grounds that the process adopted was \"fundamentally flawed\" and a \"pre-determined\" exercise that ignored mutual consultation and consensus.

High-tension wires: A dangerous spectre hangs over Delhi colonies

A steady hum fills the air on a 600m-long road that bisects Shaheen Bagh into two equal halves.

3 friends from Udaipur use innovation for farming breakthrough, receive PM's praise

The founders of super-absorbent-polymer (SAP), which not only has the capability to \"reduce the irrigation need by 40% but also to reduce the bio-waste\", received accolades by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the recently held Rising Rajasthan Summit.

Toll climbs to 15 as two more succumb

The toll from Friday's LPG tanker accident on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway rose to 15 as two more people succumbed to injuries at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur on Tuesday, police said.

OPERATION TO RESCUE 3-YR-OLD FROM BOREWELL CONTINUES

Rescue operations to save a three-year-old girl who fell into a 150-foot-deep borewell on Monday while playing near her house in the Sarund area in the Kotputli-Behror district, continued on Tuesday, officials familiar with the matter said.

15-yr-old girl abducted by 'in-laws' over dowry dispute in Deeg: Police

A 15-year-old girl was allegedly abducted at gun-point near her school in Deeg, police said on Tuesday, adding that her father has filed a complaint against her \"husband\" and \"in-laws\", accusing them of harassment for dowry.

Toll climbs to 15 as two more succumb

The toll from Friday's LPG tanker accident on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway rose to 15 as two more people succumbed to injuries at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur on Tuesday, police said.

Slain drug mafia Sunil was first held in snatching case in Punjab

Drug mafia Sunil Yadav (30), who was recently killed in a shootout in California's Stockton city in the United States, was an accused in at least seven cases across Punjab and Rajasthan including three drug peddling cases across the India-Pakistan border, a murder case, and three cases related to snatching, theft, and robbery, according to an official record.

Cong humiliated Ambedkar, BJP regards him a hero: CM

Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday slammed the Congress for humiliating BR Ambedkar in his lifetime while the BJP is following the path shown by the father of India's Constitution and the country's first law minister.

'THE WORLD AGREES TO BE FABULOUS DURING CHRISTMAS'

Orhan Awatramani loves Christmas - so much so that the ordeal of a delayed flight cannot dim the internet personality's enthusiasm as he poses during an exclusive shoot with HT City. Dressed in a rich red outfit and his signature Christmas hat, Awatramani, aka Orry, is as festive as can be.

Akash Deep keeping it simple, with doses of Bumrah wisdom

The pacer's focus is to not go searching for wickets in conditions that are new to him

Root recalled for England's ODIs in India and CT

The Brendon McCullum era in white-ball cricket will set rolling with their limited-overs series in India, to be played in January-February ahead of their participation in the ICC Champions Trophy, to be hosted by Pakistan.

Smriti, Renuka sparkle as India crush West Indies by 211 runs

Smriti Mandhana and Renuka Singh Thakur starred in India's crushing 211-run win over West Indies in the first women's One-Day International at the newly constructed Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday.

Big win for Liverpool, Everton hold Chelsea

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a dominant but chaotic 6-3 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday thanks to doubles from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.

Sebi to auction 28 properties of 5 companies next month

Capital markets regulator Sebi will auction 28 properties of five companies, including Bishal Group and Sumangal Industries, on January 27, to recover money illegally collected from investors by these companies.

Markets rebound after worst week since June 2022

India's benchmark indexes rose on Monday, led by heavyweights HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries, as well as metal stocks, and in line with regional peers on the back of lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data.

CLAIMS RATIO OF NON-LIFE INSURERS DIPS TO 82.52% IN FY24: IRDAI REPORT

Net incurred claims to net earned premium (claims ratio) of non-life insurance industry stood at 82.52% during 2023-24 as against 82.95% in the preceding fiscal year, as per the Irdai's annual report.

Weather woes to crush sugar production, export hopes

Sugarcane yields in India are declining due to last year's drought and this year's excessive rains, which could reduce the country's sugar production below consumption levels for the first time in eight years, farmers and industry officials said on Monday.

India's data centre capacity to more than double by FY27

India's data centre capacity is set to more than double to 2-2.3 GW by 2026-27, led by increasing digitalisation as organisations increase their investments in cloud storage, Crisil Ratings said in a report on Monday.

Banks seek RBI nod for new swaps mkt benchmark

A group of Indian lenders has asked the central bank to approve a new benchmark for overnight indexed swaps, according to people familiar with the matter.

Honda, Nissan to fuse into automobile giant

Honda and Nissan are in talks to merge by 2026, they said on Monday, a historic pivot for Japan's auto industry that underlines the threat Chinese EV makers now pose to the world's long-dominant legacy car makers.

Housing finance sector sees funding rise tenfold

Housing demand and lenders' ability to sustain returns draw investors

Australia to delay announcing climate targets

Australia's new targets for carbon emission cuts by 2035 are expected to be delayed by several months as a result of Donald Trump's return to the White House, likely pushing them out beyond the next election which is due to be held by May.

ISRAELI STRIKES KILL AT LEAST 35 PEOPLE ACROSS THE GAZA STRIP

Gaza's civil defence agency said on Sunday that Israeli strikes killed at least 35 Palestinians across the territory, more than 14 months into the Israel-Hamas war.

Philippines deploying US missile system will lead to 'arms race': China

The Philippines said on Monday it planned to acquire the US Typhoon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional \"arms race\".