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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.

Keen to have mfg in India, visa issue not affecting ops: BYD

China's electric vehicle major BYD is keen to have manufacturing operations in India as soon as 'all factors' suggest a 'go ahead', and the plan is under constant evaluation, according to a top official of the company's Indian arm.

TikTok Goes Dark as US Ban Takes Effect

Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect.

Two Former CMs Canvass for Party Candidates in Haridwar

The Haridwar mayoral seat will witness a two-corner fight between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress with BJP's Kiran Jaissal and Congress's Amresh Devi being pitched against each other.

2,875 Power Thefts in Sambhal Caused Rs 18 Cr Revenue Loss in 9 Months

1400 FIRs Registered; Drive Brings Down Line Loss by 25.827 Megawatts

Wankhede at 50: the stadium's evolution from indispensable to iconic

Wankhede Stadium's debut as an international cricket venue, when Clive Lloyd's West Indies team landed on Mumbai shores in the winter of 1974-75, is steeped in anecdotal history: some famous (Lloyd's magnificent unbeaten 242, for example), some rather infamous (a near match-ending crowd disturbance).

One-year-old dies in fire that also kills five goats, destroys hut in Mau

A one-year-old child succumbed to the injuries sustained in a fire that also killed five goats, destroyed goods worth ₹2 lakh and reduced a hut to ashes in Khaira Purva village under the jurisdiction of Madhuban police station of Mau on Sunday, said police.

Policing personal freedoms, courtesy social sensibilities

What does it mean to live in the world's largest democracy if consenting adults must still justify their private choices?

Woman Gang Raped in Rae Bareli; Two Arrested

At least a dozen men allegedly gang-raped a Chhattisgarh woman in Amethi after abducting her in the adjoining Rae Bareli district, said senior police officials on Sunday.

Nunez extends Liverpool lead; Arsenal held by Villa

Darwin Nunez struck twice in stoppage time to earn Liverpool a 2-0 win at Brentford and a six-point Premier League lead over Arsenal, who blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Barcelona fail to capitalise on Atletico Madrid's La Liga slip

Barcelona could only muster a 1-1 draw at Getafe on Saturday in La Liga as they were unable to recover ground on the top two in the Spanish title race.