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Unusual technique, practice make Harman's flicks lethal

It is very difficult to read his drag-flicks. Only if a first-rusher throws his body on the line can he save the PC. If the first rusher misses, then it is difficult to stop him. Harendra Singh, Women's hockey coach

Pant resists but India fold for 185

Hit on the helmet, then in the thigh, the left bicep sporting a nasty bruise, a blow to the groin leaving him gasping, Rishabh Pant tried to fight through it all.

PM E-Drive e-bus Subsidy to be rolled out from March

The subsidy for electric buses under the PM E-Drive scheme is likely to be disbursed starting March, according to two officials aware of the matter.

Divided EU allows India to pitch for carbon tax relief

THE CBAM IMPOSES A CARBON PRICE ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM OUTSIDE THE BLOC TO PREVENT CARBON LEAKAGE

Existing EV subsidies to stay, no new incentives, says Goyal

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday existing subsidies for the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem will continue for some time, citing broad consensus among the government, auto OEMs, and battery swapping companies that no new incentives or subsidies are required at this stage.

State Borrowings to Surge About 18% in Q4

Higher borrowings expected to drive capex, helping economic recovery

Netbanking 2.0: NPCI's pilot to ease mobile payments

You're about to make a payment for a purchase on a popular e-commerce website from your mobile, but your bank doesn't show up in the net-banking list.

Biden Blocks US Steel Sale to Japan's Nippon

President Joe Biden on Friday blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry.

Govt Diverts Natural Gas From LPG To City Retailers

The government has slashed allocation of natural gas used for LPG production, and diverted the low-priced fuel to city gas retailers like Indraprastha Gas Ltd and Adani-Total Gas Ltd to meet a part of their requirement for CNG/piped cooking gas supplies, according to an official order.

N Korea says South in 'political chaos' over Yoon arrest drama

North Korean state media on Friday said the South was in \"chaos\" and paralysed politically over an attempt by investigators to execute an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Alcohol Labels in US Should Carry Cancer Warning

Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, the US Surgeon General said on Friday in a move that could signal a shift towards more aggressive tobacco-style regulation for the sector.

Nick Clegg exits as Meta taps GOP's Joel Kaplan to lead global policy team

US tech giant Meta Platforms has elevated prominent Republican Joel Kaplan to be its chief global affairs officer, replacing Nick Clegg.

Appeals court in US blocks Biden-era 'net neutrality' rules

A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that US regulators overstepped their authority by reinstating \"net neutrality\" rules governing internet service providers, dealing a blow to the Biden administration.

No end to farm economy unease

The problem is deeper than MSP and loan waivers - only an objective conversation between the two sides can mitigate the crisis

India Shows The Way On Energy Transformation

Electricity demand is booming around the world.

Money Lesson for 2025: Keep Faith in Basics

There is little reason to panic: Stay diversified between debt and equity, instead of chasing high-risk instruments or treating the stock markets a gambling den

Kidwai Made New Head Of DGCA Amid Reshuffle

Senior IAS officer Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has been appointed the chief of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Friday.

Development, Connectivity in Focus During India, Iran Meet

India and Iran reviewed bilateral relations and regional developments, including efforts to bolster regional connectivity through the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar.

At least 10 tigers killed in fights over territory in RTR in two yrs

At least 10 tigers have died in territorial fights between tigers at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) in Rajasthan in the last two years, officials said on Friday.

Missing since Jan 1, Chhattisgarh journalist's body found in a tank

A 28-year-old journalist was found murdered on Friday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, two days after he went missing while reportedly on his way to meet the brother of a local road contractor.

My apology was for the victims, not terrorists'

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday clarified that his recent apology over the ethnic violence in the state was directed at the victims, not \"terrorists\".

SP injured in Manipur as mob attacks office

The superintendent of police, along with several others, sustained injuries on Friday after protesters attacked his office in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district of Manipur to push for removal of central forces from Saibol village bordering Imphal East, officials aware of the matter said.

'NOTHING TO BE ALARMED ABOUT': CENTRE ON CHINA HMPV OUTBREAK

The Union health ministry on Friday sought to allay concerns over reports of outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, saying that there is \"no substantial increase\" in the number of cases viral respiratory illnesses in the country.

RSS lathi-training instills bravery, not for display

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) does not train its cadres to use the \"lathi\" (stick) for fighting or public display, but because it instills bravery and teaches one to be steadfast, the body's chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Friday.

SC Plans Pan-India Tags for Vehicles to Mark Fuel Type

The Supreme Court on Friday announced its intention to invoke its constitutional powers under Article 142 to make it mandatory for vehicle owners across all states and Union Territories (UTs) to adopt colour-coded stickers for petrol and diesel vehicles.

SC: Disastrous to shift trial just because a politician is involved

THE BENCH WAS HEARING A PLEA BY A CONGRESS MLA, SEEKING THE TRANSFER OF A CHEATING CASE AGAINST HIM OUTSIDE M.P.

Allu Arjun gets bail in theatre stampede case

The Nampally court in Hyderabad granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Friday in connection with the December 4 Sandhya theatre stampede that claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and injured her son, people familiar with the matter said.

BPSC stir rages on amid political slugfest; Rahul slams 'big injustice'

Protests seeking cancellation of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) preliminary exams intensified on Friday with supporters of Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, disrupting rail and vehicular movement in Patna, while police stopped a few students' organisations from marching to the residence of chief minister Nitish Kumar.

Telangana ACB Summons KTR in Formula-E Case

Telangana Police Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday issued notice to former minister and BRS leader KT Rama Rao to appear before it on January 6 in connection with a case linked to alleged payment irregularities to the tune of ₹46 crore during the Formula-E race supposed to be held here in February 2023.

10 Sentenced for Life in '19 Kerala Murder Case

Case Pertains to the Murder of 2 Youth Cong Workers in February 2019