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Cancellation Looms Over Oscars '25?

The fate of the Oscars lies in a limbo due to the LA wildfires as one report hints at cancellation, with other claiming things to be on track

Two sisters who went missing found in K'taka

Karnataka Police has recovered the two sisters who went mysteriously missing on January 11 after leaving their residence in Ranchi's Hindpiri area for Aadhaar updation, officials close to the matter said on Wednesday.

Russian Roulette for Indian Jobseekers

Russia said it stopped recruiting Indian nationals into its armed forces in April 2024, and yet young Indian men are still being killed or injured on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine, the latest casualties being two residents of Kerala.

Bill to take charge of India's digital destiny

India's draft DPDP rules are a declaration of intent - that power must rest with its people, not corporations. Some practical and structural challenges need to be ironed out, though

1st Consultation Held on Draft DPDP Rules

Questions about consent and data localisation were among the key concerns raised at the government's first consultation meeting with industry representatives on draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 on Tuesday, with Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw promising \"focussed\" deliberations to balance regulation and innovation.

I think of myself as a lambi race ka ghoda: Shalmali on her fourth half marathon

Singer Shalmali Kholgade has her head in the game! Besides music, Kholgade is focused on getting in top form for a half marathon on January 19.

No patience to start as a newcomer: Shilpa on why she won't try for H'wood

Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been back in India for a while now, having celebrated Lohri and Makar Sankranti with her family earlier this week.

The meat of the obesity problem

New metrics are needed to diagnose this health condition, which is rising in India

Israel Denies Hamas Agreed to Gaza Deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied on Wednesday that Hamas had agreed to the Gaza ceasefire proposal from Qatari mediators, after an Israeli official said the Palestinian militant group had given its approval.

Woman Killed in Seraikela Region, Probe On: Cops

A 60-year-old widow was killed by having her throat slit by unknown assailants in Gholadih School Basa Tolah in the Rajnagar police station (PS) area of Seraikela-Kharsawan district, police said on Wednesday.

DPIIT inks pact with ITC to help startups in mfg sector

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Wednesday said it has entered into a strategic partnership with ITC Ltd to help startups in the manufacturing sector.

Bangladesh's Top Court Acquits Former PM Khaleda in Graft Case

Bangladesh's Supreme Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a 2008 corruption case, on Wednesday, clearing the way for the ailing leader to fight parliamentary elections in the troubled South Asian country.

Railways May See Best Operating Ratio In 5 Yrs

The Union budget may peg Indian Railways' operating ratio at the best in five years in FY26 on higher freight revenue and increased central funds, two people aware of the matter said.

Sale of luxury homes, priced ₹4 cr and above, up 53% in 2024

Luxury homes, each costing ₹4 crore and above, were in much demand last year with sales rising 53% to 19,700 units across seven major cities, according to CBRE.

US Regulator Sues Musk Over Purchase of Twitter Shares

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Elon Musk, arguing that his purchase of Twitter shares in 2022 was carried out with violations, the regulator said in a filing published on Tuesday.

No more RO licences in Jamshedpur dry zones

No licence will henceforth be issued to operate reverse osmosis (RO) water plants in the five identified dry zones in Jamshedpur, given the alarmingly depleted groundwater level, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

Top Court Seeks Comprehensive Medical Report Of Dallewal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

Punjab Govt Asked to Give Dallewal's Health Reports

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

Bizman Raped Over Refusal To Leave Prison

The Kerala high court on Wednesday ticked off prominent businessman Bobby Chemmanur for refusing to come out of jail after getting bail a day ago in a sexual harassment case filed by a Malayalam actor.

Aditya Birla Fashion to raise $500 million via share sales

India's Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL) will raise $500 million by selling shares, including to U.S. investment firm Fidelity, the retailer said on Wednesday.

Russia Launches Missile Barrage on Ukraine's Gas Infrastructure

Russia launched scores of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting gas infrastructure and other energy facilities in western regions in a new barrage against the struggling power system in the depths of winter.

Meet the Mumbai teen who became the youngest girl to conquer the seven summits

Just 17, a Mumbai-based student, Kaamya Karthikeyan, has achieved what many mountaineers only dream of. On December 24, 2024, Karthikeyan successfully conquered Mt Vinson summit in Antarctica, the last step in her seven peaks challenge and became the youngest girl to climb the highest peaks across all seven continents.

The Muslim husband's right to judicial divorce

THE CONCERN AND WISDOM BEHIND THE GWALIOR RULING DESERVES APPRECIATION. BUT SOME CRITICS HAVE SEEN IN IT AN ATTEMPT TO TURN A PROCEDURAL PROVISION INTO SUBSTANTIVE LAW

Rohit hits the nets ahead of Mumbai's Ranji match

Jaiswal, Pant and Gill too will be available for the next round of matches, as per BCCI's directive

BCCI May Restrict Players' Family Time on Tours

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has discussed various steps, including limiting the time India players get to spend with their families on foreign tours, during a recent review meeting with the team management following the 1-3 Test series loss in Australia, board officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

India Rushes To Pay For Russian Oil Ahead Of Sanctions Cutoff

India's state refiners are rushing to speed up payments for Russian crude, hoping to complete their trades before a dramatic expansion of Washington's curbs on Moscow's oil industry effectively comes into force next month, people familiar with the matter said.

Notating 1,300 gestures, one mudra, one rasa at a time

STARTING IN THE EARLY 1960S, VENU BEGAN TO CREATE NOTATIONS OF THE GESTURES AND POSTURES OF KATHAKALI

S Korea impeached president Yoon held after hours-long dramatic op

South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained in a major law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn't have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence.

Meta warns CCI ruling could hurt business in India

Meta may have to \"roll back or pause\" some features in India due to an antitrust directive which banned its WhatsApp messaging service from sharing user data with Meta for advertising purposes, according to a court filing by the U.S. company seen by Reuters.

Djokovic Creates History as Zheng Stunned

Novak Djokovic created 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.