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Cos race to slap down surge of copycat websites

An epidemic of rogue websites selling fake products and services has sparked a rash of litigation, as top Indian companies scramble to defend their brands, reputation and intellectual property rights (IPR).

Rapido in Midst of 500-City Expansion

Ride-hailing app Rapido is in the midst of a 500-city expansion this year in India, a market where \"vastness and depth\" of mobility opportunity offers a high-growth upside, according to co-founder Pavan Guntupalli.

Four Held in 2 Separate Rape Cases, Say Police

East Singhbhum Police arrested four people, including a married couple and a 14-year-old boy, for two separate minor rape incidents in the district, officials said on Sunday.

Salah Fires Liverpool 16 Points Clear; Forest Beat City

Premier League leaders Liverpool needed two Mohamed Salah penalties to beat bottom-of-the-table Southampton 3-1 on Saturday, while Nottingham Forest took a giant step towards the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Manchester City.

Ukraine Seeks More Sanctions as 14 Killed in Russian Strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called for more sanctions against Russia as overnight strikes killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more, days ahead of talks between US and Ukrainian negotiators aimed at securing a truce.

Changing the rules of the game

Made in China. Five years ago, the innocuous tag attached to so many of our purchases, from toys and electronics to clothes and the idols one might worship, acquired an entirely new meaning.

No Talks on Rohit, Kohli's Future, Says Gill Ahead of Final

Speculation is rife on the ODI future of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the Champions Trophy, but vice-captain Shubman Gill on Saturday said the Indian dressing room is not discussing the retirement of the two modern-day greats.

Kuki protesters clash with forces over Shah's free movement order

Clashes broke out between Kuki demonstrators and security forces in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Saturday after police fired tear gas shells to disperse protesters opposing Union home minister Amit Shah's directive allowing free movement across the state.

Securing the lives of Indian expat workers

Shahzadi Khan, an Indian caregiver from Uttar Pradesh, was executed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 15.

Two gram panchayats give consent to Nicobar project

Two of the three gram (village) panchayats in the area earmarked for the ambitious project in the Great Nicobar Island have consented to the development area notification, but highlighted that amenities and utilities being built should benefit locals and that fair compensation should be provided.

DC warns SAIL over red water pollution, threatens action

West Singhbhum district deputy commissioner (DC) Kuldeep Chowdhury has directed the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) officials to ensure that its red water (consisting of iron ore, mud, and stone chips) does not flow into water bodies, sources, or nearby farmlands, turning them barren, people close to the development said on Saturday.

NTPC Official Killed in Hazaribag, Sparks Political Slugfest

Kumar Gaurav Was Killed by Assailants When He Was Returning to Hazaribag From His Office in Pakri Barwadih, Police Said

Ministry Ropes In OTT Series To Fix 'Sarpanch Pati' System

Manju Devi, the otherwise reluctant pradhan (head) of the picturesque Phulera village, is now a woman on a mission to resolve all the grievances that the fictitious village — of The Viral Fever's (TVF) successful OTT series Panchayat — faces.

Decolonisation without searching for the 'other'

Long before decolonisation of the Indian mind became a popular topic, a group of young IIT graduates dedicated themselves to understanding Indian knowledge systems.

340 Alawite civilians killed by security forces, allies in Syria

A Syria war monitor reported on Saturday that more than 300 civilians from the Alawite minority have been killed in recent days by security forces and their allies, as authorities clash with militants loyal to the former government of Bashar al-Assad.

After impressing with ball, Axar's hidden batting talent comes to fore

Ahead of the Champions Trophy, India coach Gautam Gambhir had highlighted the value of having the option of Axar Patel at No.5 in the batting line-up.

Manthan Heads to Academy Museum in Los Angeles for World Premiere

Amul's iconic feature film Manthan, helmed by the late filmmaker Shyam Benegal and produced by 5 lakh dairy farmers of Gujarat in 1976, is making its way to Los Angeles (US) for a world premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

Southern States Will Lose 26 Seats in LS, If Delimitation Happens

Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed his fear that if delimitation takes place, southern states will lose 26 seats in the Lok Sabha, and their voices will not be heard.

Tremors in Washington and aftershocks in Delhi

DOGE's dismantling of the American State has significant costs for the US and will resonate beyond national borders. India too should brace for the impact

Tropical Cyclone Weakens as 1 Dies After Rains Lash Oz's East Coast

Flooding rains will continue for days to lash a region of the Australian east coast even though it avoided the destructive winds of its first tropical cyclone in 51 years, officials said on Saturday.

Job cuts: Musk, Rubio clash in cabinet meeting

US secretary of state Marco Rubio and billionaire White House adviser Elon Musk clashed on Thursday during a cabinet meeting, as President Donald Trump watched, over the level of staff cuts that Rubio has carried out, the New York Times (NYT) reported.

Need to Remove Cong Workers Who Work for the BJP: Rahul

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said there was a need to filter out leaders and workers from his party who were working for the BJP and warned of strict action, even removals.

Fake SI Arrested With IMFL in Bhojpur District

The local excise team arrested a man posing as a police officer while carrying a large quantity of IMFL, officials said.

I FELT LOST AND CONFUSED RAJA KUMARI

As she clocks a decade in the music industry, the rapper-songwriter tells us about taking her music in a new direction and reflects on the ebbs and flows of her career so far

At Least 12 People Injured in Canada Pub Shooting

At least 12 people were injured when masked gunmen indiscriminately opened fire at a pub in Toronto, Canadian police said on Saturday, adding they were looking for three male suspects.

Late bloomer Aravindh makes up for lost time

At 25, Aravindh Chithambaram is a late bloomer when compared to teenaged sensations like D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa who are ruling the global chess circuit right now, but the manner in which he maneuvered the odds in his life through 64 squares, he seems a resilient king in the making.

South Korea's Impeached Prez Yoon Released From Detention

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was released from detention on Saturday after a court voided his arrest on procedural grounds — but he remains under investigation over his declaration of martial law.

Pure coincidence, says Pritam on plagiarism row

Earlier this week, K-pop singer and BLACKPINK member Jennie Kim found herself in the middle of an outcry after Indian fans pointed out that a snippet from her new song Like JENNIE sounded a little too similar to Rani's (Alia Bhatt) theme in the 2023 film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (RARKPK).

JMM Raises Concern Over Delimitation

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Saturday raised questions about the upcoming delimitation process of the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha seats, emphasising that states under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, including Jharkhand, would be at a disadvantage.

'Difficult for Hamilton to win 8th title but not impossible'

Be it Maranello's Fiorano circuit in January or London's O2 Arena last month, the loudest cheers were reserved for Lewis Hamilton, especially for turning up in red overalls.