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Boxer Panghal to go professional

Barely a month after World Championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev turned professional, two-time Olympian boxer Amit Panghal has decided to go pro.

India among countries worst-hit by extreme weather events, made up 10% of global deaths

India was among the 10 countries most affected by extreme weather events between 1993 and 2022, accounting for 10% of global fatalities caused by such events, and 4.3% of the damage (in dollar terms).

Trump Says Negotiations to End Ukraine War Will Begin

US Prez first spoke to Putin and agreed to begin talks to end war before speaking with Zelensky for an hour

New Govt Will Set Up 6th Pay Commission On Priority, Says BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), after forming the government in Delhi, will on priority constitute the 6th Delhi Finance Commission (DFC) to improve the fund allocation for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), former Leader of Opposition and newly elected Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta said on Wednesday.

No defence for failing the forces

A comprehensive audit of defence PSUs would help to understand the reasons for delay in production and to fix accountability

Every day should be V-Day, say Sunny and Daniel

After 16 years together and 13 years of being married, actor Sunny Leone and producer Daniel Weber are still very much in love.

Owners Allowed To Retrieve Docs, Valuables From Seized Vehicles

The transport department has revised guidelines on seizing end-of-life vehicles, making it mandatory for officials to let owners retrieve valuables or documents before scrapping.

Strac withdraws, Smith to lead Oz

Steve Smith-led Australia will be without their frontline pace attack at the Champions Trophy after fast bowler Mitchell Starc withdrew from the tournament citing personal reasons.

Cutting through: The path to Europe's top tennis academies

New generation of Indian players, from Maaya to Manas, are learning the tricks of the trade overseas

Viksit Delhi' promise: All govt depts told to prep 100-day plan

The Delhi chief secretary (CS) has asked all departments in the yet-to-be-formed Delhi government to prepare a plan to implement central government schemes that have not been implemented in the Capital, officers aware of the details said.

Focus on boost to infra, agri as Bengal tables ₹3.89L-cr budget

West Bengal finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya on Wednesday presented a ₹3.89-lakh crore state budget for 2025-26, unveiling a series of infrastructure and agricultural development projects, allocating significant funds for rural connectivity, river erosion control, and agrarian support initiatives.

Jan inflation eases to five-month low of 4.3%

Industrial growth continues to be weak amid concerns of a cyclical slowdown

Paul Kapur likely to get Trump's nod for crucial South Asia job

S Paul Kapur, an expert on India-Pakistan security and nuclear issues, is likely to be the assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, the top job for the region in America's diplomatic arm, people familiar with the development said.

New rail bridge beside 'Loha Pul' to start operations this yr

Construction on the new Yamuna bridge parallel to the old bridge (Loha Pul) is finally complete and the structure is set to be operational in the current financial year, Northern Railways officials said.

Scared Ram might have another girl: Chiranjeevi draws ire for misogynistic comments

Actor Chiranjeevi sparked controversy after expressing his disappointment over not having a grandson during a film launch event in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Trump Talks to Zelensky, Putin on Steps to End War

Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine on Wednesday in phone calls with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the new US president's first big step towards diplomacy over a war he has promised to end.

5 Kerala nursing students held for brutal ragging

THE COMPLAINT ALSO STATED THAT SENIOR STUDENTS REGULARLY EXTORTED MONEY FROM JUNIORS TO BUY ALCOHOL AND ASSAULTED THEM

Jamia student stabbed in brawl at NFC, 1 held

A 22-year-old student of a private university in Noida was arrested for allegedly attacking a Jamia Millia Islamia student with a knife in a parking lot near New Friends Colony market on Monday night, police said on Wednesday.

Ram Temple Head Priest Das Dies In Lucknow

SC Relaxes Conditions Set In '09 Over Height Of School Buildings

'Tax year' idea, levy on crypto assets in new I-T bill set to be tabled today

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to introduce the Income-Tax (I-T) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, with the emphasis being on clarity and simplicity.

Sam Was There When I Needed Him The Most

Almost a decade after getting married to music composer Sameer Uddin, singer Neha Bhasin opens up about how she knew he was the one

Modi pays homage to Savarkar and fallen soldiers in Marseille

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday jointly inaugurated a new Indian consulate in Marseille, and visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in the southern port city to pay tribute to Indian soldiers killed during World Wars I and II.

Assam Man Jailed for Molesting His Stepdaughter Kills Her, Dies by Suicide

A 50-year-old man, who recently came out on bail for molesting his 13-year-old stepdaughter, allegedly murdered the girl and his wife on Tuesday night and then died by suicide in Guwahati district of Assam, police said on Wednesday.

For gig workers, e-Shram registration is just the start

In a major development for platform workers amid the discussions on the 2025 Union Budget, four major aggregators – Urban Company, Zomato, Blinkit and Uncle Delivery – have registered their workers on the e-Shram portal, joining an initiative of the ministry of labour and employment to register themselves and their gig employees.

High court's marital rape exceptionalism

Under Indian laws, if a person commits actions that result in the death of another person, they are liable to be punished for a minimum of five years in jail and a maximum of life imprisonment.

Delhi, Hry govts, Centre to fast-track second RRTS line

The Delhi administration, along with the Haryana and the central governments, has started the process of fast-tracking the second Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) corridor connecting Delhi to Panipat and Karnal, aiming to enhance connectivity between the two states, officials said.

Pawar's praise for Shinde irks Sena (UBT)

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday expressed strong disapproval of its ally and NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar felicitating rival Shiv Sena chief and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde during an event in Delhi on Tuesday.

For families ravaged by 1984 riots, justice comes four decades too late

Survivors say Sajjan Kumar's conviction is a good step, but does little to assuage their decades of suffering

In Real's win, a lesson for City

Spanish giants paper over defensive shortcomings with attacking prowess

Boost to defence ties: India offers rocket launcher

INDIA AND FRANCE WELCOME THE ONGOING TALKS ON MISSILES, HELICOPTER AND JET ENGINES