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Blow for Australia as Cummins unlikely to feature in Sri Lanka tour

Having already confirmed their place for the ICC World Test Championship Final with the 3-1 series win over India, that also brought the Border-Gavaskar back to their grasp after a decade, Australia could be missing the services of Pat Cummins for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka due to personal reasons.

Star pugilist Lovlina Borgohain aiming for Los Angeles Olympics

Lovlina Borgohain is eyeing a third straight summer Olympics but will take one step at a time from here on.

Man Utd coach Amorim upset despite stalemate at Anfield

Manchester United entered their clash against Liverpool in dire form, having suffered four consecutive defeats to close out 2024, failing to score in three of those games.

Premier League: Spirited Manchester United snatch late draw at Liverpool

Amad Diallo scored an 80th minute equaliser as former European champions earned a point against current league leaders

Bugatha, Nirmaben to defend titles at Mumbai Marathon

Srinu Bugatha and Thakor Nirmaben Bharatjee, the defending men's and women's champions respectively, will headline a star-studded Indian Elite field for the 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon 2025 to be held on 19 January.

Institutional investments in Indian realty touch $6.5 bn, up 22 pc from last year

Investors' appetite for Indian real estate is going stronger by the day.

Wrestler Sangram Singh leads the way at mega cycling event

The chill in the air couldn't deter the spirit of fitness as over 300 cycling enthusiasts gathered at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Sunday morning.

Skoda's newest venture into the mass market with 'Kylaq'

Skoda unveiled their newest modern, bold and muscular SUV, Kylaq on Sunday, in South City Mall, Kolkata.

Revenue of construction costs to slow down in FY25 at 8-10 per cent: Report

Rating agency ICRA has projected that the revenue of the Indian construction companies for the financial year 2024-25 is estimated to grow at 8-10 per cent, slower in comparison to a growth of 12-15 per cent during previous years.

Govt mulls hallmarking for silver & silver artifacts

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) should consider implementing mandatory hallmarking for silver and silver artifacts following consumer demands, said Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi.

AMFI Puts 13 Proposals From Mutual Fund Industry For Union Budget 2025

The Association of Mutual Funds (AMFI) has released a document with 13 proposals from the Mutual Fund Industry to the Finance Ministry for the upcoming Union Budget 2025.

Bloodbath in market amid fears of HMPV

At close, the Sensex was down 1,258.12 pts and Nifty was down 388.70 pts

Congress Is Ready To Certify Trump's Election Win, But His 6 January Legacy Hangs Over The Day

No violence, protests or even procedural objections in Congress are expected this time. Republicans from the highest levels of power who challenged the 2020 election results when Trump lost to Democrat Joe Biden have no qualms this year after he defeated Vice President Kamala Harris

Shooting attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank kills 3

Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank on Monday, killing at least three people and wounding seven others.

The Brutalist and Emilia Perez triumph at Golden Globes

Two wildly audacious films—Brady Corbet's 215-minute postwar epic The Brutalist and Jacques Audiard's Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical Emilia Perez—won top honors at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday.

8 Security Personnel, Driver Killed in Maoist Attack

The security team was returning from a joint anti-Maoist operation when their vehicle was targeted

Bijapur journalist murder: Mastermind Suresh Chandrakaar arrested in Hyderabad

In a significant breakthrough, Chhattisgarh Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested Suresh Chandrakaar, a contractor and Congress worker, accused of masterminding the gruesome murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakaar.

S Korea must confront hard truths

This New Year dawns under a shadow in South Korea, absent the usual joy and optimism.

The Taliban Fiasco: A Lesson for Pakistan

The Centre for Research and Security Studies states that in 2024, Pakistan had a total of 1,166 terrorist attacks and counter-terrorism operations, which resulted in 2,546 fatalities and 2,267 injuries.

Overcoming adversity in 2025

Filipinos have consistently met the coming of a new year with hope and excitement, as it represents a fresh start, looking forward to better days ahead, and a chance to begin again after reflecting on the year that was.

Reset in Ties~I

Bangladesh's fall from grace since 2020 has been precipitous. Foreign exchange reserves dropped from $48 billion in 2021 to around $20 billion, or less than three months' imports; foreign debt doubled since 2016 to $100 billion, with debt servicing that will hit $3.56 billion. Crony capitalism, rampant corruption, and a huge capital flight led to the banking sector being left in disarray, with non-performing loans constituting 10.11 percent of the total, and a liquidity crisis led to the halting of bank transactions on several occasions.

Austrian divisions

Austria is at a critical juncture as political uncertainty looms following the resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from petitions relating to adoption of IOA, AIFF constitution

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Monday recused himself from hearing a clutch of petitions regarding the adoption of the draft constitution of the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

Surya Kiran 18: Indo-Nepal Joint military exercise strengthens counter terrorism skills

The 18th Indo-Nepal Joint Exercise, Surya Kiran, is currently underway in Nepal, highlighting the enduring partnership between the two armies.

Kashmir's rail link with rest of the country will stimulate region's economy, tourism: Leaders

Jammu and Kashmir leaders say that Kashmir's rail link with the rest of the country will stimulate economic growth and tourism as a separate railway division at Jammu was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Will stay in NDA, removed those suggesting changing alliance, says CM Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reiterated that he will remain in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) dismissing any possibility of aligning with other political groups.

HC gives 6 weeks to MP govt for Bhopal Gas tragedy waste disposal

High Court asks government to clear all doubts, take public into confidence

SC to Hear on 25 March Pleas Against Koli's Acquittal in Nithari Killings

The Supreme Court on Monday posted for hearing on 25 March a batch of appeals against the Allahabad High Court order acquitting Surendra Koli, a death row convict, in 12 cases of rape and murder that took place in Nithari village, Noida bordering Delhi in 2005/2006.

Protesting Farmers to Meet SC-Appointed Committee's Chairperson Justice Nawab Singh

The Supreme Court on Monday was informed by the Punjab government that the farmers agitating for their demands including legally guaranteed Minimum Support Price for their agricultural produce would be meeting Justice Nawab Singh, the Chairperson of the High-Powered Committee that was constituted by the top court to negotiate with the protesting farmers.

Prashant Kishor's arrest ignites protests against Bihar govt, supporters vow to intensify stir

The arrest of Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor, during his hunger strike at city's Gandhi Maidan on Monday morning has sparked widespread protests and criticism of Bihar police's alleged excesses.