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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal holding after first hostage-prisoner swap

A fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was holding on Monday, following the dramatic exchange of three hostages for 90 Palestinian prisoners in an agreement aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in Gaza.

Centre eyes private players for onion storage, transport

Selected cos will source and store onions from hubs in Maha, K'taka and MP

Man City are back says Pep Guardiola after Ipswich rout

Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City are back to their best after Phil Foden starred in a 6-0 rout of struggling Ipswich on Sunday.

SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed defamation proceedings against Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Rahul Gandhi in a 2018 case pending before a Jharkhand court on his comments against the then BJP president Amit Shah referring to him as a \"murder accused\".

Nigeria Register Historic Win Over NZ In Women's U19 WC

Debutants Nigeria scripted the unimaginable as they stunned a formidable New Zealand by two runs for a historic win in a rain-interrupted low-scoring thriller of the ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup in which both sides were restricted for under-70 totals here on Monday.

Central Bank of India Q3 profit jumps 33% to ₹959 cr

State-owned Central Bank of India posted a 33% increase in its profit at ₹959 crore in the third quarter ended December 2024.

EV Sales Must Reach 50% by 2030 to Achieve Net Zero: Minister

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday that electric vehicles should make up 50% of all vehicle sales by 2030 to ensure the automotive sector stays on track to achieve the 2070 net zero emission target.

Another Djokovic row as dizzy Sinner enters Aus Open quarters

Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in fierce heat to battle into the quarter-finals and Iga Swiatek won easily.

China Executes 62-Year-Old Who Killed 35 in Zhuhai Car Rampage

China on Monday executed a man who killed 35 people in a car rampage in the southern city of Zhuhai in November, in the country's deadliest mass attack in years.

Green U'khand, health in focus in Cong manifesto

The Congress on Monday released its manifesto \"Vachan Patra\" for the urban local body elections.

Sabalenka, Gauff on collision course as Alcaraz moves on

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the quarter-finals at a scorching-hot Australian Open on Sunday and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Carlos Alcaraz advanced when Jack Draper retired.

EPFO Tweaks Rules, No Need for Employer Nod to Update Details

Key changes rolled out by EPFO

For Tejashwi, Lalu legacy a mixed bag

On Saturday, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) national executive committee entrusted Tejashwi Yadav with powers that elevate him to be on par with the party's national president, a post held by his father, Lalu Prasad.

Maha state board withdraws caste section from hall tickets after outcry

Parents, teachers, and students have strongly criticised the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) following the introduction of a controversial caste category field on this year's examination hall tickets.

As Many As 60 People Killed In Colombia Guerrilla Violence

The death toll from attacks by ELN rebels in Colombia has risen to 60 in the country's restive Catatumbo region near the border with Venezuela, officials said on Saturday.

The Balancing China Question Before India

The October 21 agreement between India and China focusing on disengagement and the resumption of pre-2020 patrolling patterns in the flashpoint areas of Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh is indeed a welcome development.

Murals, 3D sculptures figure in Ram temple construction panel meet

Discussions were held with the executing agency and experts regarding the installation of murals and 3D sculptures at the Ram temple here during the two-day meeting of the Ram Temple Construction Committee that concluded on Sunday.

Battery swapping policy for EVs on backburner

A federal policy to encourage battery swapping for electric vehicles may go on the backburner, two people aware of the matter said, in the backdrop of industry fears that forcing common standards is not practical and will hurt innovation.

RSS, BJP brainstorm for domination ahead of local polls in Maharashtra

After the BJP's outstanding success in the Maharashtra assembly polls two months ago, its ideological parent, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), held a meeting with the party's ministers in Mumbai on Saturday.

Runners from across the country gather in Mumbai

The third Sunday of January is a day like no other in Mumbai. Runners from across the country - and international stars from around the globe - pound the city's streets, chasing glory, validation, pride, new records and a test of their endurance.

IITian baba Abhay Singh expelled from Juna Akhada

Aerospace engineer-turned-Sadhu Abhay Singh, popularly known as 'IITian baba,' was expelled from the Juna Akhada late Saturday night.

Jumbos destroy crops in Tanakpur, villagers seek repair of fencing

AROUND SIX VILLAGES FALL ON PURNAGIRI ROAD AND ALONG INDO-NEPAL BORDER

Alert Admin Averts Tragedy, No Loss of Life in Mahakumbh Fire

An alert administration averted a tragedy after a major fire in Sector 19 of the sprawling 4000-hectare tent city in the Mahakumbh Mela area on the banks of the Sangam in Prayagraj on Sunday afternoon.

India To Allow 1 Million Tonnes Sugar Exports This Year

India is set to allow exports of 1 million metric tons of sugar during the current season, government and industry sources said, to help mills export surplus stocks from the world's second biggest producer of the sweetener and help prop up local prices.

Punjab & Sind Bank to Raise ₹2,000 Cr Via QIP in Q4: MD & CEO

State-owned Punjab and Sind Bank plans to raise ₹2,000 crore through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) during the ongoing quarter, a top official of the bank said.

Budget 2025 to Offer Tax Breaks for Individuals

Higher standard deduction, reworking of income tax slab structure likely

Modi, Naidu Will Speed Up Andhra's Progress: Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday emphasised the support of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for Andhra Pradesh, announcing that the Centre has approved projects totalling over ₹3 lakh crore for the state in just six months.

Alert admin averts tragedy, no loss of life in Mahakumbh fire

An alert administration averted a tragedy after a major fire in Sector 19 of the sprawling 4000-hectare tent city in the Mahakumbh Mela area on the banks of the Sangam in Prayagraj on Sunday afternoon.

Farmers' Stir Suspended For 3 Months After CM's Assurance

Farmers of 20 villages at Bazpur in US Nagar have suspended their 538-day protest demanding ownership rights on 5,838 acre agricultural land under the Bhumi Bachao Andolan, for the next three months following chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's assurances, people aware of the development said on Sunday.

Accused of Pvt Practice, Vns Hosp CMS, Five Docs Transferred

In Response, The Ex-CMS Said Since He Warned Of Strict Action Against The Doctors And Staff Who Were Not Working Responsibly, The Latter Started Protesting Against Him.