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Ex-Brazilian envoy to India announced as COP30 president

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva named diplomat Andre Correa do Lago, former ambassador to India as the president and the country's Secretary of Climate Change, Ana Toni as the CEO and executive director of the COP30 climate conference to be hosted in the Amazonian city of Belem in November.

Trump order: Workers in diversity jobs put on leave

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that US federal employees working in diversity offices must be put on paid leave by Wednesday evening as the new administration of Donald Trump has ordered the programmes shut.

Cannot Charge Maintenance Based on Size of Home: Court

A local court recently restrained a cooperative housing society in Lower Parel from charging its members a maintenance fee based on the size of their respective homes, saying it's in violation of a Bombay high court order and contravenes a statutory order issued by the Maharashtra government in 2000.

HDFC Bank NPAs Spike Amid Q3 Agriculture Loan Defaults

In a quarter of otherwise stable financials, HDFC Bank Ltd.'s asset quality put a dampener on its earnings with non-performing assets rising, owing to an increase in agriculture loan slippages.

Bishop Urges Mercy for Immigrants, LGBTQ+, Trump Calls Her 'Nasty'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she made a direct appeal to him during a prayer service marking his inauguration to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrant workers who are in the US illegally.

ICC Chairman Shah Meets Thomas Bach

ICC chairman Jay Shah has held discussions with IOC president Thomas Bach ahead of the Extraordinary IOC Session in Lausanne from January 30, as the sport's inclusion at the Summer Games beyond the 2028 edition continues to gather pace.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao dividend for Viksit Bharat

As India marches confidently towards becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047, the transformative impact of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme is a testament to how far we have come in our transition from a focus on women's development to women-led development.

HC Grants Cop Protection for Interfaith Couple Wedding

The Bombay high court on Tuesday granted police protection to an interfaith couple who apprehend threats from their families.

Rubio tasked with America First push

The US Senate late on Monday (Tuesday morning IST) unanimously approved Marco Rubio as America's new Secretary of State, making the senator from Florida the first cabinet-rank official in the Donald Trump administration to be confirmed.

Labour Codes May Roll Out by Next FY

The Centre is likely to implement the long-pending labour codes by early next financial year even if one state fails to wrap up the process of framing draft rules, a person aware of the development said.

Man held for cheating during bank exam

A 28-year-old man has been arrested by the Vashi police for allegedly cheating during a bank recruitment exam.

Djokovic does his thing on 'home' court

With a strapped left thigh and from a set down, the 37-year-old Serb flipped the script on Alcaraz in a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 quarter-final victory

Tussle over 'Lodha' in HC

Macrotech Developers Limited, promoted by Abhishek Lodha, has approached the Bombay high court, seeking an injunction against the firm promoted by his younger brother, Abhinandan Lodha, from using the brand name 'Lodha' or 'Lodha Group'.

Fide Slams Carlsen's Freestyle Chess for Dividing the Players

Freestyle Chess has been a simmering issue between Fide and the game's most successful player, Magnus Carlsen, for a while.

Kerala House Clears Resolution Against Draft UGC Regulations

The Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday urging the Centre to withdraw the draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations of 2025 and introduce a fresh set of guidelines only after detailed consultations with state governments and academic experts.

Hiding in labour data, a tale of economic distress

The recent statements by the Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya rightly suggest that the labour force participation rate is up and the unemployment rate is down based on data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).

Street at 7-month low as Trump rattles investors

FII selling in Jan hits ₹52,317 crore; more pressure likely as liquidity stays tight

Trump announces 25% tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico

President Donald Trump signed an executive order soon after taking office on Monday directing the US' withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, weakening what has, over the past four years especially, become a global movement to combat the climate crisis.

Rising heat may add to dengue fatalities: Study

Without timely interventions, dengue deaths could rise significantly by 2030 and further more by 2050, a new paper has warned.

Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Imports From Canada, Mexico

President Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on all goods coming into the US from Canada and Mexico from February 1, even as he has issued a wide-ranging executive order asking his government agencies to evaluate trade relationships, deficits, tariffs, and possibilities of trade agreements by April.

Rethinking women's education in Kabul

It's rare for a Taliban functionary to publicly question the Kabul regime's discriminatory policies towards women. So, how come Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, deputy minister at the Afghan foreign ministry, said there was no reason to deny education to women and girls?

₹1,561-cr contract inked for bridge laying tanks: Min

BLT IS A CRITICAL EQUIPMENT USED FOR LAUNCHING BRIDGES DURING OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS

New president pulls America out of Paris climate pact, WHO

US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the Paris climate accord and the World Health Organization (WHO) for a second time.

Cape Town Convention to ease aircraft leasing: Aviation secy

The government is set to soon approve the Cape Town Convention to make it easier to lease and buy aircraft in India, ministry of civil aviation secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam said on Tuesday.

MHA warns unlicensed NGOs against receiving foreign funds

THE MINISTRY CAME ACROSS SOME INSTANCES OF CREDIT OR DEBIT IN THE ACCOUNTS OF NGOs WITHOUT A LICENCE

SC Reserves Order on Pleas Against Cases Filed Due to Hema Panel Report

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved orders on petitions challenging an order of the Kerala high court directing registration of criminal cases based on a judicial enquiry into instances of sexual abuse and harassment faced by actors in the Malayalam film industry.

JSW signs MoU with state to invest ₹3L crore

The JSW Group on Tuesday announced it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to invest ₹3,00,000 crore across sectors in the Naxal insurgency-affected Gadchiroli district.

RIL to develop liquid jetty in Vadhavan

A PARTNERSHIP HAS ALSO BEEN FORMED BETWEEN VPPL AND HUDCO, TO PROVIDE FUNDING OF UP TO ₹25,000 CRORE

SIT PROBES KHADE OVER KARAD'S PROPERTY IN PUNE

An old CCTV (closed-circuit television) video dated November 29, 2024, has gone viral on social media, allegedly showing suspects involved in the extortion demand made to Avaada Wind Energy firm and the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh.

Life Term For Up Man After Girl Died Due To Electrified Gate

A court in Bareilly has awarded life imprisonment to a man who electrified the iron gate of his house to deter children from touching it. This led to the death of a four-year-old girl in August 2023 due to electrification.