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2.5mn Indians died from rising air pollution

At least 2.5 million people in India have died on account of health issues arising from air pollution caused by so-called landscape fires (such as those caused by the burning of farm stubble) between 2000 and 2019, according to a study published by Lancet on Wednesday.

Put A Period To The Silent Suffering

As Neha Bhasin's struggle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder has sparked a discussion, let's dive deep into this medical disorder

Keerthy Suresh confirms relationship with Antony Thattil

Actor Keerthy Suresh, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Baby John co-starring Varun Dhawan, recently shared her first-ever picture with long-time boyfriend, businessman Antony Thattil, on Instagram.

After brother Chay, Akhil Akkineni is also engaged

Days ahead of actor Naga Chaitanya's wedding with actor Sobhita Dhulipala on December 4, his younger brother, actor Akhil Akkineni, 30, has also announced his engagement with artist Zulfi Ravdjee, 39.

RUPALI'S STEPDAUGHTER RELEASES 'FINAL' STATEMENT AFTER DEFAMATION SUIT

Actor Rupali Ganguly's stepdaughter Esha Verma criticised the defamation case against her in a recent post, clarifying that she was only exercising her rights

FEUD INTENSIFIES AS DHANUSH SUES NAYANTHARA

After Nayanthara accused Dhanush of a 'personal grudge', the actor has filed a suit against her for using footage from his production without authorisation

Delivering an Olympics, a complicated process

Sebastian Coe, the only man in Olympic history to win back-to-back 1,500m gold medals, who heads World Athletics and is in the running to be the next president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), brought up the Perth Test.

Anticipated shuffle: Rohit and Gill for Padikkal, Jurel

The focus at this weekend's warm-up game will be on changes India could make for Adelaide's pink-ball Test match

Gvardiol errors emblematic of what is going wrong at Manchester City

Erling Haaland had scored on either side of half-time and between the Norwegian's goals, Ilkay Guendogan's sweetly struck left-footer took a deflection beating the impressive Timon Wellenreuther in Feyenoord's goal.

Wrestler Bajrang to appeal against doping verdict

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia said he will appeal against the four-year ban imposed by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for an anti-doping rule violation at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne.

Gukesh strikes back, records his first classical win over Ding

The Indian teenager and Chinese world champion Ding Liren are tied on 1.5 points after Game 3, going into the first rest day

Edtechs open new lucrative avenues for IIT graduates

India's edtech sector has hired several thousand graduates from the famed Indian Institutes of Technology (IITS)-both from campus and laterally as teachers over the past five years. Notably, the salaries on offer are handsomely higher than what industry offers.

Number of women tax filers up 25.3% in 4 yrs

Small states and union territories such as Mizoram and Jammu & Kashmir saw a surge in women filing income-tax returns between 2019-20 and 2023-24, a sign of their economic empowerment with Mizoram posting 96% jump in number of such filers to 2,090 and J&K, a 49.2% growth to 1,17,514.

RUPEE PLUNGES 15 PAISE TO SETTLE AT 84.44 AGAINST US DOLLAR

The rupee declined sharply by 15 paise to close at 84.44 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday amid uncertainties surrounding US President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies and an increase in crude oil prices.

Adani Green gets Second extension in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh government has granted a second extension to Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) for supplying renewable power after the company missed two earlier deadlines citing transmission unavailability, said three people aware of the development.

Aircastle, SpiceJet reach $5.6 million settlement

In a relief to SpiceJet, Ireland-based aircraft lessor Aircastle has withdrawn its insolvency case against the budget airline after reaching a $5.6 million settlement.

IBBI keen on creditors trying out mediation first

India's bankruptcy regulator and the central government will consider making mediation mandatory between defaulting companies and their creditors before moving proceedings into bankruptcy courts, two persons informed about the development said.

Mega aviation package to cut levies, ease rules soon

Niti Aayog leads effort towards building hub, involving multiple central ministries

B'desh HC seeks govt stance on Iskcon ban amid tensions

The High Court (HC) has directed the government to clarify its position on the Hindu religious organisation Iskcon, its activities, and any actions taken concerning it, the United News of Bangladesh reported.

Over 220 lobbyists shape plastic pollution treaty talks

Around 220 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists are participating in the ongoing negotiations in Busan, South Korea to develop a global legally binding instrument on phasing out plastic pollution, a new analysis has shown, which also flagged concerning \"reports of intimidation and interference\" from industry representatives.

EX-BANGLADESH PRIME MINISTER ZIA ACQUITTED IN CORRUPTION CASE

Bangladesh High Court on Wednesday acquitted former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in a corruption case in which she was sentenced to seven years in jail by a lower court, according to media reports.

China probes def minister for graft

Chinese defence minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, a report said on Wednesday, the latest official to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's military.

Supporters of Imran evicted from Islamabad

Pakistan police said on Wednesday they had arrested nearly 1,000 protesters who marched on the capital demanding the release of jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan, after crowds were evicted from the city centre in a sweeping security crackdown.

After delay, Trump signs deal with WH for power transfer

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden's White House (W H) to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on January 20.

Hamas says 'ready' for Gaza truce after Lebanon ceasefire

In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Authority expressed hope that Lebanon ceasefire would bring stability to the region, especially in Gaza

Poll-loss assessment must spare the EVM

The default response these days of a section of the Opposition, especially the Congress party, when it loses an election is to question the electronic voting machine (EVM).

Weaponising tariff to trade

Donald Trump's announcements suggest that global trade is set to see a major upheaval

Military lessons from the stand-Off On LAC

India must work towards rebuilding deterrence against China's military coercion

Disability inclusion needs systemic shift, not saviours

Mainstream Hindi cinema, with movies like Taare Zameen Par, Black, and most recently, Srikanth, has brought attention to the lives of children with disabilities, portraying their challenges and triumphs.

Democratic Party needs to take a citizen-centric path

THE DEMOCRATS MUST GRAPPLE WITH THE PERCEPTION OF BEING OUT OF TOUCH WITH WHAT ISSUES MATTER MOST TO THE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS OR WHERE AMERICANS STAND ON THOSE ISSUES