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One in 12 children exposed to online sexual abuse, says study

One in 12 children globally has, at one time or other, been exposed to online sexual exploitation or abuse, according to a new study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health on Tuesday, the first such assessment.

Budget May Raise Major Subsidies By 8% To $47 Bn In Next Fiscal

India is likely to raise spending on food, fertiliser, and cooking gas subsidies to ₹4.1 lakh crore ($47.41 billion) in the next fiscal year, government sources said, a moderate 8% year-on-year increase to cover higher food and energy costs.

Polycab India Q3 Net Profit Rises 11.5% To ₹464.35 Cr

Wires, cables and fast-moving electric goods maker Polycab India Ltd on Wednesday reported an 11.5% rise in consolidated net profit at ₹464.35 crore in the December quarter, charged up by higher sales.

Dec hiring up 31%, led by consumer electronics, mfg

India's hiring activity rose 31% in December, driven by consumer electronics, manufacturing, and construction and engineering sectors, a report said on Wednesday.

Fourteen Killed, Many Injured in Two Separate Accidents in Karnataka

As many as fourteen people were killed and several others were injured in two separate road accidents that occurred in Uttara Kannada and Raichur districts on Friday.

Cabinet Hikes MSP on Jute, Hails Health Mission

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday hailed the National Health Mission while apprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi of its progress and approved a minimum support price of ₹5,650 per quintal for raw jute for marketing season 2025-26, an increase of 6% or ₹315 over the previous MSP.

Saif meets auto driver; employs Ronit's firm for security

Following discharge from Lilavati hospital, actor Saif Ali Khan returned to his Mumbai house. The actor also met Bhajan Singh, the auto driver who drove him to the hospital following the stabbing incident. Later, police visited his house on Wednesday to record his statement.

Class 8 Girl Ends Life in Surat, Kin Blame School

A Class 8 student died allegedly by suicide on Monday in Surat, Gujarat, with her family members claiming that she took the extreme step after being punished by her school over non-payment of fees, police said Wednesday.

Essar Group Sees Lower Battery Prices Pushing Green Energy Plans

India's Essar Group is planning to build eight gigawatts of round-the-clock clean power capacity, helped by falling battery prices that should allow faster adoption of energy storage technologies in the country.

Centre Likely To Roll Out Labour Codes By Next Financial Year

The Centre is likely to implement the long-pending labour codes by early next financial year even if one state fails to wrap up the process of framing draft rules, as nearly all states and Union territories are done with finalising these norms, a person aware of the development said.

Samsung Unfazed by Competition, to Focus on AI Ecosystem: J B Park

Leading smartphone manufacturer Samsung said it enjoys the competition from its rivals in India, one of its largest markets, where it is not only focused on mobile and AI technology but also trying to become an ecosystem provider, said J B Park, president & CEO of Southwest Asia on Tuesday here.

Govt plans to table bill this session with focus on suicide cases

Amid a spate of suicide cases, Rajasthan parliamentary affairs minister Jogaram Patel on Wednesday said that the state government was serious about the Coaching Centre (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2024 which was drafted last July, and will likely be tabled in assembly.

HUL's Consolidated Net Profit Rises 19% in Q3

The company plans to acquire 'Minimalist' beauty brand for ₹2,670 crore

HDFC Bank Posts In-Line Q3 Profit on Higher Net Interest

India's HDFC Bank on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit largely in-line with analysts' estimates, helped by an increase in net interest income (NII).

Beijing in President Trump's policy shop

Reports suggest that there could be surprises hidden in President Trump's China policy.

Hurting culture with litigation

Art comes under attack as a Delhi court orders seizure of two MF Husain paintings

2 Students Die by Suicide, 6 Cases in Coaching Hub So Far

At least two students preparing for National Entrance Eligibility Test (NEET) and Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) respectively died allegedly by suicide in only three hours in Rajasthan's Kota district on Wednesday, taking the toll of such cases to six this year, officials familiar with the matter said.

Industry's Come A Long Way

Actor Yami Gautam Dhar returns to films post motherhood, talking about how times have changed and now career and family can go hand-in-hand

Semi-Finalist Shelton Shocked by Embarrassing Melbourne Hosts

Australian Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton said Wednesday he was \"shocked\" by on-court TV interviews at Melbourne Park, slamming them as \"disrespectful\".

Rising heat may add to dengue fatalities: Study

Without timely interventions, dengue deaths could rise significantly by 2030 and further more by 2050, a new paper has warned.

CBI to Move HC Seeking Death Penalty for Roy

The CBI will file an appeal before the Calcutta high court seeking a death sentence for Sanjay Roy, who was sentenced to \"life imprisonment until death\" by a Sealdah court in the rape-cum-murder case of an on-duty doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, officials said Wednesday.

Shooting, explosions in West Bank as Israel presses on with offensive

A Palestinian official reported shooting and explosions in the flashpoint West Bank town of Jenin on Wednesday as Israeli forces pressed a raid that the military described as a \"counterterrorism\" operation.

President Trump Says He's Open to Musk Buying TikTok

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would be open to tech billionaire Elon Musk - the owner of social media platform X - buying Chinese-owned app TikTok.

Resolution of rape, Pocso cases delayed due to DNA tests backlog

The resolution of rape and Protection of Children from sexual offences (Pocso) Act cases in Rajasthan is facing significant setbacks due to prolonged delays in DNA testing, with reports pending for several years, according to home department's records.

Rubio Meets EAM in His First Bilateral Meet; Commits to Ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in his first bilateral engagement since taking charge on Tuesday, met external affairs minister S Jaishankar, with both reaffirming their commitment to stronger US-India ties especially in technology, defense, and energy.

Investigation on as Turkey Hotel Fire Toll Rises to 76

A fire raged through a 12-storey hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday during a school holiday, killing at least 76 people — at least two of them when they jumped from the building to escape the flames, officials said.

Lack of wickets in middle overs may peg India back

There is a changing trend in Indian cricket with regards to player selection ever since Gautam Gambhir has taken over as India coach.

Delhi people know AAP is fighting for them

Delhi chief minister Atishi is confident that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will return to power in the Capital.

Kejriwal Unveils 7-Point Manifesto for 'Middle Class'

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced a seven-point manifesto for the country's \"middle class,\" saying they have been neglected by successive governments and are a victim of \"tax terrorism\".

Policy prescriptions for sustainable living in UP

Lakhimpur Kheri, the largest district in Uttar Pradesh, lies in the fertile Terai belt bordering Nepal, making it an ecologically and strategically significant region.