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ED to use diplomatic channels for probe

The Mumbai unit of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) will use legal and diplomatic channels to trace the end recipients in a money-laundering case related to a network that is accused of orchestrating foreign remittances worth over ₹10,000 crore in an illegal manner.

Planning to cut ineligible Ladki beneficiaries: Ajit

He was once accused of stealing credit for the Mahayuti government's flagship Ladki Bahin scheme, even calling it 'Ajitdada's Ladki Bahin Yojana' during his election campaign last year.

Yoon's supporters riot as his detention extended

Hundreds of supporters of South Korea's arrested president, Yoon Suk-yeol, stormed a court building early on Sunday after his detention was extended, smashing windows and breaking inside, an attack the country's acting leader called \"unimaginable\".

NMC Draft Allows Non-Med Grads to Teach Med Class

The National Medical Commission (NMC), in its draft \"Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ) in Medical Institutions Regulations\" for 2024, has retained a two-year-old provision allowing non-medical graduates with MSc and PhD degrees to teach medical students anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology.

Meat Was Not on the Menu for Human Ancestor Australopithecus

New research provides the first direct evidence that Australopithecus, an important early human ancestor that displayed a mix of ape-like and human-like traits, consumed very little or no meat, relying on a plant-based diet. The study determined the diet of seven Australopithecus individuals from South Africa dating to between 3.7 and 3.3 million years ago based on the chemistry of their tooth enamel.

Djokovic-Alcaraz Blockbuster Next

Serbia's record 10-time winner faces the young Spaniard who bids to complete a career Grand Slam in the quarter-finals

J&K govt seeks spl package in Union Budget

THE J&K GOVT HAS PETITIONED FOR MORE CENTRAL FUNDS FOR PROJECTS LINKED TO AGRICULTURE, TOURISM, AND INDUSTRIES

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.

Govt stays decision on Nashik, Raigad guardian ministers

Rattled by the displeasure in the Shiv Sena-led by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde over the appointment of the guardian ministers of Raigad and Nashik, the government on Sunday issued an order temporarily staying the appointments.

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.

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.

Budget 2025 to Raise Tax Breaks for Individuals

Higher standard deduction, reworking of income tax slab structure likely

Revamped VB Gandhi Road and Rutherfield Lane will be open by January 25, in time for the Arts Festival

Revamped VB Gandhi Road and Rutherfield Lane will be open by January 25, in time for the Arts Festival

Trump 2.0: Prospects of global disruption

The world is watching nervously as the new President begins his second innings in Washington

We're the Worst Team in United History: Amorim

Ruben Amorim made the astonishing admission that his Manchester United flops are the worst team in the club's history after Sunday's dismal 3-1 defeat against Brighton.

India Now a Global Leader in Disaster Management: Shah

Backed by resilient infrastructure in the area of disaster management, India has emerged as a global leader in the sector by adopting a \"zero casualty\" goal during calamities, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday.

Yoon Argues for His Release in S Korean Court

South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday argued for his release before a Seoul judge as the court reviewed whether to grant a law enforcement request for his formal arrest.

Nunez brace rescues victory for Liverpool

Darwin Nunez scored twice in stoppage time as Liverpool beat Brentford 2-0 to strengthen their spot in first place in the Premier League on Saturday.

MUMBAI'S DREAM RUN

Why does the Mumbai marathon matter? In its 20 years, it has turned running into a fitness goal, a business model, and a passion

Budget as instrument for women's empowerment

As the Union Budget draws near, it would be appropriate to look at the importance of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) to give us an idea of how much of the budget is being used for promoting women's empowerment.

Power tariff face-off: BEST proposes hikes, Adani and Tata slash rates

There is concerning news for the 10.50 lakh consumers of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking as it has proposed higher power tariffs for the next five years (2025-26 to 2029-30).

Mumbai to get 238 AC locals as MUTP-3 moves forward after 18-month stall

The long-awaited proposal to procure 238 air-conditioned (AC) local trains for Mumbai under phases 3 and 3A of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) is back on track, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed on Saturday.

Student Found Dead in Kota, Suicide Suspected

A 17-year-old student preparing for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission to undergraduate engineering course was found dead at his grandmother's house in Rajasthan's Kota city, with the police suspecting the incident, which comes days before the upcoming JEE scheduled from January 22, to be a case of suicide, a senior officer said on Saturday.

Champions Trophy: Jaiswal in, Siraj Out

Bumrah included in 15, but selectors will wait till February 12 to see if he recovers from his back issue

Skipper hints at uneasiness over BCCI directives

The much in the news 10 directives prepared by BCCI to India players on international duty don't appear to have gone well within the team.

Two Supreme Court Judges Killed in Tehran in Possible 'Foreign Plot'

Two senior judges in Iran's Supreme Court were shot dead in Tehran on Saturday in an attack that authorities blamed on the US and Israel.

Adhatrao's 89 Helps PJ Hindu Gym Post 292

Siddhant Adhatrao's 127-ball 89 helped PJ Hindu Gymkhana post 292 on the first day of their Mumbai Police Shield final against Victory CC.

Moderna gets $590mn from US to advance bird flu vaccine development

The US government has awarded Moderna $590 million to advance the development of its bird flu vaccine, as the country doubles down on efforts to tackle increasing infections in humans.

Nitish govt's caste survey 'fake'; an exercise to fool people: Rahul

The caste-based survey conducted by the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar was a \"fake\" exercise to befool the people, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Saturday, adding his party will stick to its demand for caste census as such an initiative is essential to plan development work in the country.

Indian challenge ends at India Open as Satwik-Chirag bow out

For the entire 37-minute duration of their men's doubles semi-final, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty played like the contest rested on a knife's edge.