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Founder of HBO, Charles Dolan, Passes Away at 98

Charles Dolan, the pay-television pioneer who won the first cable-TV franchise in Manhattan, founded Home Box Office Inc. and later built Cablevision Systems Corp. into the fifth-largest US cable company, has died. He was 98.

Azerbaijan crash calls for a thorough probe

Russia's statements over the downing of the Azerbaijani commercial aircraft last week throw up more questions than they answer about an incident in which 38 unsuspecting lives were lost.

How the West's World Order Lost Wider Trust

Dualities are commonplace in international politics. Most countries do and say different things in different situations. However, the contrast between Western policies vis-à-vis the Ukraine and Gaza wars is amongst the most consequential dualities of our times. It is deepening our global crisis while also tempting us with ideas of crafting a new international order.

Gender Sensitive Policing Needed

Handling of the Anna University sexual assault underscores the gaps in tackling such crimes

Proactive regulation can fight AI washing menace

With the growing reach of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors, concerns have centered on transparency and accountability in the deployment of the technology. However, one area that hasn't received the needed focus is deceptive AI-related claims by companies—what is called AI washing.

Prime Minister Who Let His Actions Speak

Manmohan Singh was a man of few words, and he uttered those precious few words very softly. Opponents used this to paint him as weak, but there are enough instances to the contrary

Kejriwal writes to ECI on 12K 'voter changes'

A LARGE-SCALE 'OPERATION LOTUS' BEGAN ON DEC 15 WITH 5K VOTER DELETION APPLICATION AND 7.5K ADDITION REQUESTS, HE SAID

U.P. Man Held for Rape of 5-Year-Old Niece After Brief Encounter: Cops

A man was arrested following an encounter for allegedly raping his five-year-old niece in Shravasti, police said on Sunday.

India's Latest Warship to Reach Country in Mid-Feb

INS Tushil, the country's latest stealth missile frigate that was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on December 9, is expected to reach the country's western coast in mid-February, officials aware of the development said on Sunday.

Protests erupt over annulment of nine Rajasthan districts

Protests erupted across Rajasthan on Sunday, a day after the BJP-led government annulled nine districts and three divisions formed by the previous Congress government in the state.

Bengal DGP seeks MEA intervention to strengthen passport verification

We have also pointed out issues related to passport distribution from post offices RAJEEV KUMAR, WB DGP

Isro to launch two satellites today from Sriharikota

AFTER THE DEMONSTRATIONS, THE SATELLITES WILL CONTINUE TO ORBIT THE EARTH FOR STANDALONE MISSIONS FOR NEARLY 2 YEARS

Modi's principal secy fondly recalls 'professor' Singh from Delhi college

Mishra said his memories with Singh date back to when the latter was teaching at DSE

India Under Constant Threats: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday termed India a \"not very lucky\" nation on the security front and urged soldiers to keep a sharp eye on internal and external foes who, he said, are always active.

Jaishankar to Visit Qatar This Week, Review Bilateral Ties

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit Qatar this week for meetings with the West Asian country's top leadership to review bilateral ties and discuss regional issues, the external affairs ministry said on Sunday.

As court deadline nears, Dallewal continues fast

With less than 48 hours left in the December 31 deadline for the Punjab government to comply with the Supreme Court's directive to persuade farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 34th day on Sunday, to accept medical aid, no breakthrough could be achieved till late in the night despite intensified efforts by the state government.

Teachers strained for 100% APAAR regn, risk pay cuts

School teachers and principals are under pressure from the State Education Department to complete the registration process for the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) before the year ends.

NCP(SP) MLA raises questions on Ajit's victory, EVM usage

Keen to get the status of 'national party' back, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP will contest the Delhi assembly elections, scheduled to be held in February.

No HC Relief for Father Who Sexually Abused 2-Year-Old

The Bombay high court recently upheld the life sentence of a man for sexually assaulting his two-and-a-half-year-old daughter.

CR Plan to Avert Delays: End Some Inter-state Trains at Kalyan, Panvel

In a bid to improve the punctuality of the city's local trains, Central Railway (CR) has mooted an idea: the ring-routing of long-distance trains that otherwise eat into the track space of local trains.

ED Probe Unearths Betting Site Magicwin's Huge Profits

Investigations Revealed That The Betting Gaming Website Is Allegedly Operated From Dubai And Is Owned By Pakistanis

Careless smoking sparks raging fire in Dindoshi hills

Latest in a series of such fires aimed at destroying forest land for realty market, say environmentalists

Dhananjay Munde: From asset to liability

Senior NCP leader Dhananjay Munde is facing the heat as leaders from the opposition as well as ruling parties are making a series of allegations against him, for his close aide's alleged involvement in the murder of a sarpanch in Beed.

Lawless Beed slowly becoming Maharashtra's Wild West?

The murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh has exposed the criminal nexus in the district

Munde faces Oppn attack, friendly fire

THE ATTACK FROM WITHIN THE MAHAYUTI IS SEEN AS AN INDICATION THAT HIS ALLIES TOO WANT HIM OUT OF THE CABINET

Commercial Flight Lands at NMIA Amid Cheers

Indigo Airbus 320 touchdown validated by DGCA, AAI officials; inauguration planned on April 17

10-Year-Old Dies By Suicide In Malad Madrasa

A 10-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide at a madrasa at Malwani at Malad (West) on Saturday night.

Fishing boat sinks off Madh after collision with ship; pilot rescued

A fishing boat sank off the coast of Madh Koliwada in Malad in the early hours of Sunday after it was hit by a cargo ship.

Dog shot at with air gun for barking; dad-son detained

The Oshiwara police on Sunday detained two residents of Lokhandwala in Andheri West for allegedly shooting at a stray dog with an air gun on Saturday night, for barking loudly.

3 Weeks, 3 States Later, Tigress Zeenat Caught

Tigress Zeenat, which kept forest officials on their toes for 20 days after leaving Simlipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha, was finally tranquillised and captured at Bankura district in West Bengal on Sunday afternoon.