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Parties take to padyatra politics as assembly elections approach

THE national capital seems to be dominated by the 'Yatra' politics, with all the major parties participating in the strategy.

IN A FIRST, SINHALESE-MAJORITY ALLIANCE BREACHES TAMIL FORT

WHILE everyone expected the National People's Power (NPP) to win the Sri Lankan parliamentary elections, the party's spectacular scale of victory in the results declared on Friday has surprised many.

L-G for action against illegal immigrants

AMID reports of a rise in illegal immigrants in the city, L-G VK Saxena has directed the police commissioner to conduct a month-long special drive and take action in coordination with Central agencies.

10 newborns dead in massive fire at Jhansi hosp

AT least 10 newborn babies were killed in a fire that broke out late Friday night n the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Rani Laxmi Bai Medical College in J hansi.

Major drug haul off Gujarat coast, 8 Iranians held

In a joint operation, anti-narcotics agencies on Friday seized 700 kg of drugs worth around ₹3,000 crore and arrested eight Iranian nationals in Indian waters off the Gujarat coast.

Row over PM's plane snag as Rahul's chopper delayed

THE special IAF aircraft carrying Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday developed a snag, stranding him in Jharkhand's Deoghar airport for over two hours till a replacement plane came from Delhi.

Finance talks on at a snail's pace

THE climate finance talks at COP29 are going on at a snail's pace with no significant headway achieved although five days have passed.

JOURNOS MUST BE DARING, SAYS CHINMAYA MISSION HEAD

HAILING the doyen of the indian media, Ramnath Goenka, as a “great independent thinker”, Swami Swaroopanandaji, the global head of Chinmaya Mission, on Friday said responsible journalists have to be daring and courageous and should write facts without prejudice to convey the truth.

The name is Bond...for top RNG award

Lifetime achievement award goes to Ruskin Bond, Non-fiction award to Neerja Chowdhury, Fiction award to Aishwarya Jha

RADICAL TRADITIONS

Music ensemble the Anirudh Varma collective will perform in Delhi today as part of their India tour. A conversation with the group's founder on what makes them tick, what makes them different, and what makes them groove together.

Lupita Nyong'o onboard Christopher Nolan's next

Lupita Nyong'o, an Oscar-winning actor, is set to feature in Christopher Nolan's upcoming project with Universal Studios.

What to eat when you wake up

Starting your day with the right foods on an empty stomach can make a world of difference to your digestion, energy levels, and overall well-being.

Snehal, Bakle record highest partnership in Ranji history

THE duo of Snehal Kauthankar and Kashyap Bakle scored triple centuries and recorded the highest partnership in Ranji Trophy's history, adding 606 runs to help their team hammer Arunachal Pardesh by an innings and 551 runs in their plate group match here on Thursday.

Kushagra slams ton for Jharkhand

PROMISING wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra struck a breezy unbeaten 133 to steer Jharkhand to 356 for 9 on the second day of their Group D match against Delhi at home.

SHAMI SHOWS GLIMPSES OF OLD SELF

Pacer impresses with four-fer on comeback in Ranji clash against MP, could fly to Australia should he remain fit

Doping among minors biggest concern in India

IMAGINE this. An athlete barely in his or her teens and he or she has started doping.

Deepika helps India thrash Thailand

YOUNG striker Deepika slammed five goals as defending champions India thrashed minnows Thailand 13-0 to virtually assure a semifinal berth at the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Thursday.

Sinner qualifies for semis, Fritz wait continues

TOP-RANKED Jannik Sinner became the first player to advance to the semifinals at the ATP Finals on Thursday.

Viacom18-Disney merger: Nita to lead the JV

On a post-money basis, the valuation of the joint venture will be more than ₹70,000 crore, excluding synergies

WPI inflation rises to 2.36% in October

WHOLESALE price inflation rose to a four-month high of 2.36% in October as prices of food items, especially vegetables, and manufactured goods turned dearer, according to the government data released on Thursday.

Uber drivers can record riders’ conversation

UBER drivers can now record audio if they feel ‘uncomfortable’ or are concerned about their safety during trips.

Goods exports see major rise in Oct, up 17.3% to $39.2 bn

THE country's merchandise exports witnessed a significant increase of 17.25%, reaching $39.2 billion in October, making it the strongest month in the last decade.

Vi in talks with govt over AGR after SC rejected plea

VODAFONE IDEA (VIL) is in talks with the government for finding a solution on the issue of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) after the Supreme Court rejected its curative petition on the same.

Markets decline for 6th session on FII selling

BENCHMARK indices tumbled for the sixth straight day on Thursday. Sensex declined by 110 points in a see-saw trade on Thursday amid continued FII selling, disappointing quarterly results and soaring inflation.

Emerging cities see demand for flexible IT talent

WHEN it comes to flexi staffing in the IT industry, emerging cities such as Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Vishakhapatnam, Surat, Kochi, and Nagpur are seeing a growing demand due to various factors including skilled workforce, strategic location and manufacturing base, among others.

Ecommerce sector records 12% growth in gross goods value during festive season

THE ecommerce sector has recorded a gross merchandise value (GMV) of about $14 billion during this festive season (from September 15 to October 31), which is 12% growth compared to last year's festive period.

25% companies pay over 20% of annual profits in royalty to related parties

IN a major finding, markets watchdog Sebi has found that as many as a quarter of the listed companies its study analysed has been paying over 20% of their annual profits to their related parties (RPs), while half of them did so at the cost of paying dividends and a tenth of them did so even while making losses.

Over 40 crore gold jewellery items get hallmark in fourth phase, says govt

MORE than 40 crore gold jewellery items have received a unique Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID) in the fourth phase, enhancing consumer trust and transparency in the market, according to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Administration.

Pak forces kill high-value target, 11 other terrorists

SECURITY forces in Pakistan killed 12 terrorists, including a \"high-value target\", in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, the military announced on Wednesday.

Republicans take control of US House after Senate

President-elect Trump names Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief, Marco Rubio as secretary of state and Matt Gaetz for attorney general