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Issues that will come under Trump 2.0 fire

At times, the best way to understand the future is to raise questions about it. You may not have the answers, but you will, at least, identify the concerns. This should prepare you for what to expect as the future unfolds.

Illegal Mining Now Eroding Protective Shield of Aravalli

The Aravalli range—spanning Rajasthan, Haryana, and parts of Delhi—is often referred to as northwest India's protective barrier against the encroaching Thar desert.

Death Was Just Minutes Away, Hasina Says on B'desh Escape

Deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said she and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana escaped death by just 20-25 minutes on August 5 last year when her Awami League government was toppled in a student-led mass uprising.

PM distributes over 6.5mn SVAMITVA property cards

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that his government's resolve to address the lack of property ownership records in rural areas stems from the belief that \"no sensitive government can leave its village population in distress\".

Cops Halted Screening of Documentary at Behest of BJP: AAP

Police Justified Stopping the Screening, Citing Election-Related Regulations, and Stating That No Permission Was Taken for Event

Modi to Interact With Delhi BJP's Booth Workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that he will interact with BJP's booth-level workers in Delhi on January 22.

Amid Row, Munde Not In Maha List Of Guardian Mins

NCP leader and food and civil supplies minister Dhananjay Munde was not named in the list of guardian ministers released by the Maharashtra government on Saturday.

Displaced Gazans face daunting return as ceasefire set to begin

As a ceasefire in the Gaza war is set to take effect on Sunday at 8:30am local time, Palestinians face the monumental task of rebuilding their shattered territory where most structures lie in ruins and nearly all 2.4 million residents have been displaced at least once during 15 months of conflict.

Student found dead in Kota, suicide suspected

A 17-year-old student preparing for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission to undergraduate engineering course was found dead at his grandmother's house in Rajasthan's Kota city, with the police suspecting the incident, which comes days before the upcoming JEE scheduled from January 22, to be a case of suicide, a senior officer said on Saturday.

Delhi Assembly Met For Just 74 Days During Last Term: Report

The seventh Delhi assembly met for only 74 days in its five-year term, the lowest compared to all previous assemblies, according to a PRS India report.

When The Heart Failed But Hope Didn't

This is a story of a frail, 75-year-old man who was admitted to the hospital with a failing heart with no hope left.

Yoon Argues for His Release in S Korean Court

South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday argued for his release before a Seoul judge as the court reviewed whether to grant a law enforcement request for his formal arrest.

Budget as instrument for women's empowerment

As the Union Budget draws near, it would be appropriate to look at the importance of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) to give us an idea of how much of the budget is being used for promoting women's empowerment.

Trump Returns to Washington, Heralding His 2nd Innings as Prez

Donald Trump returned to Washington on Saturday to kick off days of pageantry to herald his second inauguration as president, four years after he departed the city under the shadow of an attack by his supporters on the Capitol.

The Monfils-Svitolina family show goes into second week

Gael Monfils's final answer before walking off Margaret Court Arena carried a hint of prophecy to it. \"I think I've warmed up the court for her.\"

Why Ahmedabad?

There are cities better qualified, better prepared, more eager – and more in need – of a megawatt event like the Olympics

Indian Open 2025: The Best of Pickleball in India

Pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, is becoming a game-changer in India by blending inclusivity, accessibility and spirited competition.

Cameron on her thrilling onscreen comeback after nearly a decade

After stepping away from Hollywood for nearly a decade to focus on motherhood, Cameron Diaz is back on screen with the action-comedy Back in Action.

Serial Killer Held After 17 Months on the Run

Absconding since Nov 2023 Chandrakant Jha is accused of at least seven murders

Singapore Prez: Look to develop semiconductor ecosystem with India

Asserting that India is emerging as a major pole in world economy, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Saturday said his country was trying to contribute to the semiconductor ecosystem and the air connectivity sector.

NO KIDDING! DRESSING LIKE A CHILD IS THE NEW HOT TREND

Have you ever hesitated to try an outfit because of the fear of being told to \"dress your age?\" Worry no more! Kidulting is the new hot trend of the year.

Katy Perry's weight loss stuns fans; source says it's not Ozempic

Singer-songwriter Katy Perry's dramatic weight loss has left many fans concerned, with her noticeably thinner frame drawing attention.

3 killed in paragliding accidents in Goa, HP

Three people have been killed and one sustained injuries in separate paragliding accidents at the Keri beach in north Goa and Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh, police said on Saturday.

Cong: Kejriwal ruined any chance of alliance

Senior Congress leader Ajay Maken on Saturday said that his party wanted to form an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, but former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal scuttled the proposition by declaring that the AAP will contest the polls alone.

Raj Edu Min cites 'Love Affairs' as Reason Behind Student Suicides

Rajasthan education minister Madan Dilawar on Saturday cited \"love affairs\" as a cause of suicide in the coaching hub of Kota, even as he urged parents to not mount pressure on their children to study.

Couldn't clean Yamuna, fix roads; will keep trying: AAP

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday acknowledged that the Delhi government has been unable to fulfil three key promises he had made in the run-up to the 2020 assembly elections—cleaning the Yamuna, providing 24x7 clean drinking water to all residents, and making the city's roads match European standards.

26-Year-Old Kills Girlfriend, Stages It as Suicide; Arrested

A 26-year-old man murdered his 22-year-old girlfriend inside her house in northwest Delhi on Friday, then manipulated the crime scene to make it appear as if she died by suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling fan, police said, adding that the man was arrested on Saturday.

Air improves for second consecutive day in NCR

Northwesterly and westerly winds led to a slight improvement in Delhi's pollution levels, which remained in the \"poor\" category for a second day running.

Maoists Admit Telangana Unit Chief Among 18 Dead

The Maoist's Telangana cadre chief is among 18 members killed in a fierce gunfight in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur on Thursday, the group said in a statement, confirming what police described as a major blow to the insurgency.

Enabling organised crime: 'Telegram chief aware of allegations'

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he is charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime, that he \"realised the seriousness of all the allegations\", according to a source close to the case.