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America's 'soul' at stake, warns Biden

US President Joe Biden warned on Wednesday that the \"soul of America\" is still at stake, as he prepared to deliver his farewell address to the nation before the return of Donald Trump.

RBI Conducts Dollar-Rupee Buy/Sell Swaps, Bankers Say

India's central bank likely carried out dollar-rupee buy/sell swaps across maturities on Wednesday to limit the impact its spot forex market intervention has on domestic rupee liquidity, four bankers said.

S Korea's Yoon Detained in Major Law Enforcement Ops

Under South Korean law, the leader of a rebellion can face the death penalty or life imprisonment, if finally convicted

Cleaner Construction Is Better Pollution Control

Many Indian cities have been grappling with polluted air. When the air quality index (AQI) deteriorates, under the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), a host of measures come into effect depending on the level of pollution.

Centre draws SC ire over move to deny bail pleas in PMLA case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rebuked the Union government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), condemning their \"consistent efforts\" to deny bail and prolong incarceration under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) \"by hook or by crook\".

I DON'T KNOW, KEEP UP OR FOLLOW ANY TRENDS

Actor Raashii Khanna speaks about experimenting with gender fluidity, wearing neutrals for herself, and using fashion to evolve

BCCI's new diktat: Less time with WAGs for cricketers now!

Indian cricket team's disappointing performance at the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy tournament against Australia seems to have prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take some strict measures. The Indian men's team lost the prestigious trophy (1-3), for the first time in a decade.

India Aim For Clean Sweep In ODIs Against Ireland

A dominant India will fancy their chances of completing a clean sweep of the women's ODI series against Ireland in the third and final match here on Wednesday, having recorded two convincing wins in the preceding games.

Hopes on Shami if Bumrah Misses Champions Trophy

The pace duo are brilliant in tandem, but a fit-again Shami will let India breathe easy going into the premier ODI event

Teen qualifier Fonseca beats 9th seed Rublev

Fearless teenage qualifier Joao Fonseca beat ninth seed Andrey Rublev on his Grand Slam debut on Tuesday in the biggest shock of the Australian Open so far.

India to Forecast Stronger Growth Next Fiscal Year

India plans to project higher economic growth for the next fiscal year, two government officials with direct knowledge of the matter said, adding that fiscal deficit goals are being met and kept.

Hyundai's slow EV ramp-up hurts decarbonisation efforts

A slow ramp-up of electric vehicle sales for Hyundai and its affiliate Kia in India and increased sales of gasoline-engine SUVs are undermining their decarbonisation efforts, Greenpeace East Asia said on Tuesday.

Hunger games: Battle for fast food delivery heats up

A war is brewing in online delivery as fast food takes on a new twist in India.

Sugar Production Hit by Disease Dashes Traders' Export Hopes

Sugar production in India, the second-biggest grower, is trailing expectations as the toll of disease and last year's dry weather curbs the supply reaching mills.

AM Green, DP World Jointly Eye Green H2 Supply Chain

Greenko founders-backed AM Green has partnered with global logistics giant DP World to establish advanced logistics and storage infrastructure in India and overseas, aiming to accelerate exports of green hydrogen and green ammonia.

RBI Governor Signals He's Open to More Flexible Rupee

India's new central bank governor has shown a willingness to allow the rupee to move more freely in tandem with peers in the region while still intervening in the foreign-exchange market to curb excessive moves, according to people familiar with the regulator's thinking.

Auto Dispatches From Companies To Dealers Up 12% In 2024: Siam

Automobile dispatches from companies to dealers rose 12% last year compared to 2023 on the back of positive consumer sentiments which aided robust demand for two-wheelers, industry body Siam said on Tuesday.

Wholesale inflation hits two-month high in Dec

It was driven by increase in prices of primary articles and manufactured goods

India Plans To Set Up Data Embassies For Countries

New Delhi is in talks with several countries to house so-called data embassies, which will allow them to store a copy of sovereign data here and retain control over it, three people aware of the matter said.

Queen Elizabeth II Unaware of Soviet Spy in Palace: MI5 Files

Queen Elizabeth II wasn't told details of her longtime art adviser's double life as a Soviet spy because palace officials didn't want to add to her worries, newly declassified documents reveal.

Russia Says It Is Ready To Study Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan

Russia is prepared to study US President-elect Donald Trump's peace initiatives on Ukraine when he takes office next week, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday.

Sudan Rescuers Say 120 Killed by Shelling Near Capital

Sudanese volunteer rescuers said shelling in the greater Khartoum area has killed at least 120 people, as fighting between the army and paramilitaries has escalated nationwide.

S Korea: Impeachment trial of Yoon adjourned after no-show at court

South Korea's Constitutional Court adjourned the opening session of the impeachment trial of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol within minutes on Tuesday, after the embattled leader did not attend court.

TikTok Denies Report of Sale to Musk's X

TikTok on Tuesday labelled as \"pure fiction\" a report that China is exploring a potential sale of the video-sharing platform's US operations to billionaire Elon Musk as the firm faces an American law requiring imminent Chinese divestment.

Hamas Okays Draft of Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said on Tuesday.

Musk: Third Patient Gets Neuralink Implant

Elon Musk said a third person has received an implant from his brain-computer interface (BCI) company Neuralink, one of many groups working to connect the nervous system to machines.

DOJ Report: Trump Would Have Been Convicted in '20 Poll Case

Smith has resigned as special counsel and \"separated\" from the justice department, according to a January 11 court filing from the government

At 150, IMD eyes hyperlocal forecast for climate extremes

The prediction of highly localised extreme weather events resulting from the climate crisis will be at the heart of India Meteorological Department's planning for coming years, the agency's head Mritunjay Mohapatra said Monday, ahead of celebrations of its 150th anniversary, which will also see the launch of an ambitious project, Mission Mausam, to help the country deal with extreme weather events, often the result of the climate crisis.

Asaram gets interim bail in '13 rape case, set to walk out

The Rajasthan high court on Tuesday granted interim bail till March 31 to self-styled godman Asaram, who is serving life imprisonment in a 2013 rape case, paving the way for his release from the jail on medical grounds.

U'khand plans to develop Babliyan and Munabao borders into tourism hubs

Jaisalmer is already a globally recognised tourist destination known for its forts and desert landscapes