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BJP, Cong Trade Barbs After US Short-Seller Announces Its Closure

The BJP and Congress engaged in a war of words on Thursday after Hindenburg Research, whose reports on the Adani Group and SEBI chief had triggered political firestorms in India, announced its closure.

Woman From B'desh Held In Kerala For Living Illegally In India

A Bangladeshi woman was arrested in Perumbavoor on Thursday for illegally residing in India, the police said.

2022 PM security breach case: Bid to murder added

Three years after there was a major breach in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security, en route a rally in Ferozepur, Punjab—his convoy was blocked on a flyover for around half an hour—it emerges that the state police booked the accused under an attempt to murder charge eleven months after the incident, but kept this under wraps out of fear of antagonising farmers, whose protests had held up the PM, and who constitute an important vote bank.

Sen, Prannoy, Rajawat Out; Indian challenge dwindles

The Indians were ousted in the men's singles in the first round of the India Open badminton

Anup Sridhar to be Singapore men's singles head coach

Former India international and former coach of PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, Anup Sridhar has been appointed the men's singles head coach of the Singapore badminton team.

Meet the Mumbai teen who became the youngest girl to conquer the seven summits

At just 17, a Mumbai-based student, Kaamya Karthikeyan, has achieved what many mountaineers only dream of. On December 24, 2024, Karthikeyan successfully conquered Mt Vinson summit in Antarctica, the last step in her seven peaks challenge and became the youngest girl to climb the highest peaks across all seven continents.

HC Pulls Up Boby Chemmanur For Jail Stay After Bail

The Kerala high court on Wednesday pulled up businessman Boby Chemmanur for refusing to come out of jail for a day despite his bail plea being approved by the court.

Apex court disposes of 2009 petition against Mayawati

In a respite for Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, the Supreme Court on Wednesday drew the curtains on a 2009 public interest litigation (PIL) seeking reimbursement of public funds allegedly spent on erecting statues of Mayawati and the BSP's party symbol, the elephant, in public spaces across Uttar Pradesh when she was the chief minister.

Ton-up Mandhana, Rawal help India sweep series

An avalanche of runs

No patience to start as a newcomer: Shilpa on why she won't try for H'wood

Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been back in India for a while now, having celebrated Lohri and Makar Sankranti with her family earlier this week.

65-Year-Old Killed by Elephant Near Reserve in Erode

A 65-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve near Erode, forest officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

1 Monkey Fever Case Recorded In Chikkamagaluru, Admin On Alert

The Chikkamagaluru district administration has issued directives to the hospitals and ASHA workers after the first case of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), commonly known as Monkey fever, was reported, officials familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Coaching rules in tennis find a 'pod' positioning at the Australian Open

Nishesh Basavareddy thought it was pretty crazy. Not just that he was sharing the Rod Laver Arena with his idol Novak Djokovic, but also that on numerous occasions when he went to fetch his towel between points, seated almost at arm's length to him was Andy Murray.

Meta to fire 3,600 staff; low performers moved out: CEO

Meta plans to dismiss approximately 3,600 employees identified as low performers and replace them with new hires, according to an internal memo reported by Bloomberg on Tuesday.

Rly body clears opening of broad gauge line to link Kashmir by train

The commissioner of railway safety (CRS), Northern Circle, Dinesh Chand Deshwal has authorised the opening of the newly constructed Katra-Reasi broad gauge line, paving the way to connect Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country through rail route, officials said.

In bid to boost energy ties, US removes curbs on three Indian entities

THE ENTITIES INCLUDE INDIAN RARE EARTHS, IGCAR, AND BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE

Karnataka sail into Vijay Hazare final

Devdutt Padikkal and Ravichandran Smaran produced a masterclass in tackling spinners on a tough pitch, as their fifties facilitated Karnataka's entry into the Vijay Hazare Trophy final with a five-wicket over Haryana.

America's 'soul' at stake: Biden

US President Joe Biden warned on Wednesday that the \"soul of America\" is still at stake, as he prepared to deliver his farewell address to the nation (6:30am India time today) before the return of Donald Trump.

Modi, Shah pay tributes to Thiruvalluvar; Guv, Annamalai honour poet in saffron

PHILOSOPHER'S ANNIVERSARY, PART OF THE PONGAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS IN TAMIL NADU, IS OBSERVED AS THIRUVALLUVAR DAY

Railways May See Best Operating Ratio in 5 Yrs

The Union budget may peg Indian Railways' operating ratio at the best in five years in FY26 on higher freight revenue and increased central funds, two people aware of the matter said.

SC Grants Puja Khedkar Interim Protection From Arrest Till Feb 14

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted protection from arrest to former IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar while issuing a notice on her petition seeking anticipatory bail in a case where she is accused of fraudulently availing attempts in the civil services examination by suppressing information from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Sullivan, Waltz Agree on Role of India in Ties

Joe Biden's outgoing national security advisor Jake Sullivan and Donald Trump's incoming NSA Michael Waltz have both said that China poses the single most important long-term strategic challenge to the United States, and India was a key partner for the US in this competition.

K'taka Defers Tabling of Caste Survey Report

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that the government had decided to delay the presentation of a controversial caste survey report that had sparked a controversy and caused dissension even within the ruling Congress.

Investors line-up for Excitel's $200-million equity deal

A raft of investors including Switzerland-based Partners Group AG, Canada's Brookfield Asset Management Inc, and KKR have signed non-disclosure agreements (NDA) to invest in internet services provider Excitel Broadband Pvt. Ltd, in a $200 million equity deal, said two people aware of the development.

Min Urges UGC to Engage in Dialogue With States Before Proposing Changes to Rules

Karnataka minister M.C. Sudhakar has written to Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan, expressing his opposition to the recently published draft UGC Regulations, 2025.

Cold spell continues in north India, mercury to go up in 5 days: IMD

North India on Wednesday continued to shiver under a cold spell, especially in the reaches of the Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Himachal Pradesh, even as a thick blanket of fog enveloped several north and north-western states, including the national capital, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

India, Indonesia Reach BrahMos Understanding With Moscow

India and Indonesia have reached an understanding on the pricing for a deal to supply BrahMos cruise missiles to the Indonesian armed forces ahead of President Prabowo Subianto's visit to New Delhi as chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations, people familiar with the matter said.

Cleaner Construction Is Better Pollution Control

Many Indian cities have been grappling with polluted air. When the air quality index (AQI) deteriorates, under the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), a host of measures come into effect depending on the level of pollution.

Ex-C'garh excise minister arrested in liquor case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Chhattisgarh legislator and former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma in connection with an alleged liquor scam, officials said.

Hebbalkar's driver files case of hit and run, probe continues

Devotees brought the animals by concealing them in dhotars, blankets, and sarees SHARANABASAPPA KOTEPPAGOL, Yadgir additional deputy commissioner