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‘Star culture’ and BCCI’s leaked, unofficial diktat

You know that BCCI policy document? The version floating around which reads as if it was written by Chat GPT wasn’t meant to be released to the public.

Keys stun Swiatek to set up title clash against Sabalenka

American rallies from a set down to reach her first final at the Australian Open; Sabalenka goes past best friend Badosa

Rubio Discusses Iran Issue, Gaza Hostages With Israeli Premier

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to reiterate Washington's support for its ally, and the two also discussed Iran and Israeli hostages in Gaza, the State Department said.

Refiners pull all levers to replace Russian shipments

RUSSIA RANKED AS INDIA'S NO. 1 OIL SUPPLIER BY VOLUME LAST YEAR, BEATING IRAQ AND SAUDI ARABIA

Hahap Mukhiya Shot at in Ranchi, Probe On: Police

An assailant riding a motorbike shot and injured Hahap Panchayat mukhiya (head), Nanhe Kacchap, on Namkum Ring Road in Ranchi during his morning walk on Thursday, officials close to the matter said.

Tata Motors Says Profits Hurt by China Economic Slowdown

Jaguar Land Rover's Indian owner said profitability is being hurt by economic challenges in China, a market where weak demand and consumer preference for electric vehicles are hurting sales of traditional top-end cars.

Ex-BJP MPs Meet Soren Family, Triggers Rumors

Former Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) central general secretary and one of the tallest Kurmi community leaders, Shailendra Mahato, and his wife, former Jamshedpur MP, Abha Mahato, met JMM supremo Shibu Soren and chief minister (CM) Hemant Soren in Ranchi on Tuesday and Wednesday, triggering speculation about the couple joining the ruling party soon, insiders said on Thursday.

The Health Leadership Opportunity for India

The public health ecosystem in the country will benefit if New Delhi ups its engagement with WHO in light of the US withdrawing from the global body

Lack of overseas training, no personal coach cost me

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain has pinned the blame of her medalless run at last year's Paris Games on lack of overseas exposure and personal coach.

Implementing Rising Rajasthan Proposals Top Priority: Official

Principal secretary of mines and petroleum T Ravikant on Thursday said that the investment proposals related to mines and petroleum in the \"Rising Rajasthan\" summit have been classified, and implementation milestones have been set.

BJP leader seeks Rahul's apology over Netaji post

Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sukanta Majumdar on Thursday launched an attack on Rahul Gandhi after he purportedly claimed that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose died on August 18, 1945, as stated in his recent social media posts.

UGC Opens New Front in Federalism Battle

The draft UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment and Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2025 has become a new flashpoint in Centre-state relations.

US Congress Passes Bill to Detain Illegal Immigrants

The US Congress on Wednesday delivered Republican President Donald Trump legislation requiring the detention of immigrants living in the US illegally who are accused of theft, with a significant number of Democrats voting in favor.

CSMT Gets Ready for Train Centenary

Central Railway (CR) is racing against time to clean up the heritage Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) building before February 3, the date when the first train ran on the electrified section back in 1925 between the then Bombay Victoria Terminus and Kurla.

Lack of effective leadership a concern

Ghulam Ahmad Mir, the Jharkhand in charge of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), expressed his concerns on Thursday about the lack of effective leadership among the younger generation in political parties.

'Out of tune', 'overrated': Jasleen trolled for her off-key act at Coldplay Mumbai gigs

Singer Jasleen Royal's performance as the opening act for Coldplay's Mumbai concerts has drawn criticism from concertgoers and social media users alike. Many felt her act was a \"mismatch\" for Coldplay's global appeal, with some calling it \"off-tune\" and \"unbearable.\"

8 years later, why Trump 2.0 is not like his first coming

You may be a Democrat or a Republican or an independent. You may be an American ally or an adversary or partner. You may be a conservative or a liberal. You may be from the coast or middle America or the south. You may be one of the President's billionaire friends or a working-class voter or a critic. You may be White or Black or Hispanic or Asian. There is one fundamental contemporary political reality that everyone agrees on: 2024-2025 is not 2016-2017. And the response to Donald Trump 2.0 is distinct from the response to Trump 1.0.

Shubhankar eyes a happy homecoming

In terms of statistics alone, Shubhankar Sharma has had a pretty consistent 2024 where he made the cut 21 times in 26 starts and had two top-10 finishes in Europe's DP World Tour.

IREDA board approves plan to raise up to ₹5,000 cr fund via QIP

State-owned Ireda on Thursday said its board has approved a plan to raise up to ₹5,000 crore fund through the qualified institutions placement (QIP) route.

Ultratech Cement Reports Net Profit of ₹1,473 Cr for Q3

Aditya Birla group firm UltraTech Cement Ltd on Thursday reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,473.51 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2024.

178 Troops Freed Over Deadly 2009 Mutiny

Bangladesh let 178 former paramilitary troops walk free from jail on Thursday, nearly 16 years after they were detained over a violent mutiny that massacred dozens of senior army officers.

Insurance merger on hold, govt may pick one for sale

The Centre may drop its plan to merge three general insurers and instead pick one of them for privatisation this fiscal year, two people aware of the development said.

Official Arrested Taking Bribe: ACB

The Jharkhand Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught a sub-inspector of the state revenue department red-handed while accepting ₹20,000 as a bribe from a woman for land mutation and arrested him in the Latehar district on Thursday, officials said.

Amritpal moves court to attend Parliament session

Khadoor Sahib member of Parliament Amritpal Singh, who is in preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA), on Thursday moved the Punjab and Haryana high court, seeking directions to the Centre to release him to attend the forthcoming parliamentary session and the Republic Day parade on January 26.

UCC Rules Apply To Residents Living Outside State As Well

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be applicable to all residents of the state irrespective of whether they are staying in the state or not, the government said in a statement, claiming that UCC has been enacted with the objective of giving priority to \"social harmony\" and \"protection of personal rights.\"

Everyone's All For Indigenous Rights Until You Tell Them Your Village Is Bandra

Last week's high-profile break-in once again cast the spotlight on Bandra. From Queen of Suburbs, Bandra has become the golden goose, argues Genesia Alves. And we all know how that tale ends

Scientific Temper, Social Benefit the Only Holy Cows

Can there be \"public science of cow sacrality\"? Veezhinathan Kamakoti, the director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, recently attempted this when he advocated cow worship based on some scientific research and considerable religious passion.

Musk, Altman Spar Over $500 Billion A.I. Venture Hyped by Prez Donald Trump

Elon Musk openly questioned whether companies that joined President Donald Trump's announcement promising hundreds of billions of dollars in artificial intelligence infrastructure could follow through on their promises, exposing an early internal rift within the White House.

Raj HC Issues Notice on Plea Against State's Circular Classifying Transgenders as OBC

The Petitioner Said Classifying Transgender Persons Under OBC Category Fails to Account for Their Unique Social, Economic Disadvantages

New LA fire expands, forcing evacuations

A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 38 square km, fueled by strong winds and dry brush, forcing mandatory evacuation orders for more than 31,000 people.