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Russian Strikes Kill Eight, Injure Dozens In Ukraine

A wave of Russian missiles hit and other Ukrainian cities killing eight people and wounding dozens, setting ablaze and toppling apartment blocks and creating new panic among exhausted residents.

25 Killed In Donetsk In Ukrainian Strike

At least 25 people were killed and 20 injured after Ukrainian forces shelled the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, Denis Pushilin, the Russian-appointed head of the Donetsk region, said on Sunday.

The Saha way: A keeping guide for India's next generation of glovemen

You can hone a batter out of a wicketkeeper, but the opposite is almost impossible to achieve without making a few concessions. In India howeverwhere the bounce is variable and the degree of turn can range from slow and minimal to sharp and quick standing up to the stumps becomes a different ball game.

McCullum and England prepare for Bazball party

Brendon McCullum is familiar with Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. He is one of the few overseas batters to enjoy a better record in the Indian subcontinent than at home, averaging 50 plus here.

On turners, India will have to tackle a transition query

With no Kohli for the first two Tests, focus is on a batting unit that is inexperienced in facing a promising bowling attack on pitches aiding spin

INDIA LOSE TO SYRIA, END ASIAN CUP WITHOUT A POINT OR GOAL

And so it ended, without a goal scored or a point won. Barring a limp first half against Uzbekistan, India put up a fight managing three goalless halves against higher-ranked teams in the Asian Cup. Omar Khrbin's strike in the 76th minute in the 0-1 loss to Syria on Tuesday prevented a fourth.

Sinner and his perfect Italian job

The fourth seed, only 22, did a reset two years ago; it has helped him set up a semi versus Djokovic

Direct tax revenue hits ₹16.6 lakh crore in FY23

India's net direct tax collections jumped by over 160.5% to ₹16,63,686 crore in 2022-23 as compared to 26,38,596 crore in 2013-14, however, contributions of direct taxes as percentage of total tax revenues fell during this period from 56.32% in FY-14 to 54.62% in FY-23, according to government data.

Byju's auditor casts doubts over going concern

Edtech giant Byju's faces \"material uncertainty\" and doubts on its ability to continue as a going concern, the company's auditor said in its 2021-22 earnings report, as what was once India's most-valued startup struggled in a year that was among the best for India's edtech sector.

Statistical system now under PMO scanner

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has begun an important stock-taking of India's statistical system in the wake of several controversies related to official surveys and estimates, according to two persons aware of the discussions in the government.

Stock markets take a plunge

Sensex drops 1,053.10 pts; derivatives, fear gauge signal more turbulence ahead

Suspect in killing of 8 people in US fatally shoots self

A man suspected of shooting and killing eight people in suburban Chicago fatally shot himself after a confrontation with law enforcement officials in Texas, police said.

Israel proposes two-month truce as part of hostage deal

The proposal does not include promises to end the war, but it would involve Israeli troops reducing their presence in major cities in Gaza Strip

New Hampshire primary: Trump aiming for big win

Donald Trump was aiming for a commanding victory on Tuesday in New Hampshire, securing a sweep of the first two Republican primary races that would make a November rematch with President Joe Biden look more likely than ever.

14 suspended Oppn MPs may attend Parl session

The 14 opposition MPs suspended for privileges cases may be able to attend the upcoming budget session, the last one before the general elections, as the privileges committees of both Houses have initiated the process to submit reports on the lawmakers, functionaries aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

6 Indians to be part of French marching squad on R-Day

Six Indian soldiers from the French Foreign Legion, an elite cadre consisting of foreign volunteers in the pay of France, will be a part of the 95-member French military contingent taking part in the 75th Republic Day parade, which will have French President Emmanuel Macron as the chief guest, officials said on Tuesday.

State obligated to recognise a minority institution: Top court

The constitutional right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice cannot be made subservient to any legislative act, a seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court observed on Tuesday, adding that the State is obligated under the Constitution to recognise a minority institution.

K'taka court orders transfer of Jayalalithaa's jewellery to TN

A special court in Bengaluru has directed the transfer of valuables, including gold and diamond jewellery worth crores, seized from former Tamil Nadu chief minister late J Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets to the Tamil Nadu government.

'Cong maintains good personal relationship with Mamata'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he and his party share \"a very good personal relationship\" with Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, adding critical remarks from either side will not affect the seat-sharing talks for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Centre yet to announce holiday for Netaji: Didi

These days holidays are declared for \"political campaigns\" but not for those who fought and sacrificed their lives for the country, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on the occasion of 127th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Tuesday.

Netaji showcased India as the mother of democracy, says PM

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's fight against the \"mentality of slavery\" has become the driving force for turning India into a developed nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, adding that the freedom fighter's life and contributions stood out as inspiration for the young generation of India.

Ulfa disbanded, to surrender weapons soon

{44 YEARS AFTER FORMATION} AFTER PACT WITH CENTRE, ASSAM GOVT

SC terms Guj cops flogging 3 Muslim men as 'atrocious'

The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticised the Gujarat police officials involved in publicly flogging three Muslim men after tying them to a pole in 2022, calling their conduct \"atrocious\" and \"unacceptable\".

PM: Sabka saath, sabka vikas inspired by Ram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that Lord Ram's teachings infuse energy and inspiration for undertaking initiatives to empower socially and economically disadvantaged groups.

New laws will help overhaul India's criminal justice system: Shah in Guj

Union home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the three new laws will help make India's criminal justice system the \"most advanced in the world\" within the next five years.

8 injured after Myanmar plane crashes in Mizoram

At least eight crew members of a Myanmar military aircraft sustained injuries when their plane overshot the runway in at Lengpui airport in Mizoram on Tuesday morning, officials familiar with the matter said.

Govt team continues peace talks with Manipur group

THE GOVT PANEL HELD TALKS WITH ARAMBAI TENGGOL LEADERS AT MP LEISHAMBA SANAJAOB'S HOUSE

Order allowing abortion at 29 weeks recalled by court

HC ALLOWED THE WOMAN TO END HER PREGNANCY ON JAN 4, BUT AIIMS, GOVT SAID THE PROCEDURE WOULD AFFECT HER OWN HEALTH

PWD to beautify, upgrade civic infra of Vikas Marg at Laxmi Ngr

The Public Works Department (PWD) has planned the upgradation and beautification of a portion of Vikas Marga key arterial road in east Delhi - and has invited bids for the project, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

Mayor writes to MCD official over de-sealing

Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Tuesday wrote to municipal commissioner Gyanesh Bharti, directing him to immediately implement the directions of the house of councillors with regards to de-sealing establishments shut in local shopping centres (LSCS).