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Optimism, with a dose of caution

India has held strong in the bleak global milieu of war and climate crisis, but there are challenges in the new year that it must deftly navigate

Signalling a maturing space ecosystem

India on Monday launched the SpaDeX mission, sending two satellites to the edge of space to attempt a docking procedure.

Xi's moment to work out lasting peace with India

Despite China and India both being headed by their most consequential leaders of the last few decades, the two haven't been able to permanently resolve their outstanding disputes.

The right choices for a world at the crossroads

The year 2024 scorched and scalded but just about let the planet survive. Let us hope that the new year, despite portents of war and worsening of the climate crisis, proves different

Murder unravels lucrative windmill biz

The murder of Massajog village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh has exposed an intricate and murky nexus between criminality and politics in Beed, linked to the burgeoning business of wind energy which has quietly transformed the economy of the drought-prone district.

Ensuring socioeconomic security for India's women

The year 2024 will be remembered as a turning point in India's pension landscape, where the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took bold steps to address gender inequities in social security.

Minister's close aide surrenders in Maha

Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde's close aide Walmik Karad, wanted in an extortion case linked to the murder of a sarpanch in Beed district, surrendered before the police in Pune on Tuesday.

Sanctioned trophy hunting by another name: a grey area in man-animal conflict

The steady shrinkage of natural habitats and the resultant rise in man-animal conflict have led to increasing incidents of big cats being labelled \"man-eaters\" and caught or shot down in authorised kills by hobby hunters deployed by authorities, triggering a wider debate on the ethical as well as environmental dimensions of the practice.

Medical Negligence Led To 3 Deaths In Taloja Jail: Elgar Accused To SHRC

Activist Ramesh Gaichor, currently lodged in Taloja jail in connection with the Elgar Parishad case, has alleged in a letter to the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) that medical negligence has resulted in the death of three jailed inmates in the last few months.

Quad Renews Commitment to Work Towards Free and Open Indo-Pacific

The Quad will work together to respond to the future needs of the Indo-Pacific, including cooperation in key areas such as maritime security, counterterrorism and emerging technologies, the foreign ministers of the grouping said on Tuesday while marking the 20th anniversary of cooperation between India, Australia, Japan and the US.

SC Gives Punjab Govt Till Jan 2 To Admit Dallewal In Hospital

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended time till January 2 for the Punjab government to comply with its order to hospitalise Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over a month, after the state informed the court that the farmer leader is willing to receive medical aid if the Centre accepts his proposal for talks.

'Malicious': Kerala CM condemns Maha min's comments about state

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday vehemently criticised Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane for calling Kerala a \"mini Pakistan\" and said his remarks were highly \"provocative and condemnable\".

Prayagraj Will Shine as a Model of Cleanliness, Says Adityanath

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday again appealed to the citizens of Prayagraj to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and hospitality during Mahakumbh.

Taj Ends Year on a High, Hosts 45K Visitors

Despite Tuesday being a working day, about 28,000 tickets were sold at the Taj Mahal even as 45,000 people visited the historical site, as children below 15 years are allowed ticket-less entry, on the last day of the year, said an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) official deployed at the monument.

Man Lynched to Death on Cow Slaughter Suspicion

A 29-year-old man who was beaten with batons and rods on suspicion of cow slaughter died in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district a little after Monday midnight, leading the authorities to deploy police personnel in several Muslim-dominated localities of the district to maintain peace.

Backing nurse on death row in Yemen: Foreign ministry

The Indian government is extending all possible help in the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian national on death row in Yemen, the external affairs ministry said on Tuesday hours after the Yemeni president approved her death sentence.

Liverpool Destroy West Ham To Go Eight Points Clear On Table Top

Rampant Liverpool smashed West Ham 5-0 on Sunday to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points as Manchester City returned to winning ways at troubled Leicester.

There Are Things I Personally Need To Look At: Rohit

India skipper Rohit Sharma looked shattered as he confessed to being \"disturbed\" after the heavy loss to Australia in the fourth Test here, saying there are \"things\" that he needs to address at a personal level apart from the team's collective problems amid intense focus on his form.

Cummins rates Australia's win over India at MCG as his greatest

There are things I personally need to look at: Rohit

Grigor Dimitrov eases into second round in Brisbane

Defending champion Grigor Dimitrov eased into round two of the Brisbane International with a hard-fought win over qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Monday, but Holger Rune crashed to defeat.

New Zealand Beat Sri Lanka By 45 Runs To Take A 2-0 Series Lead

Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Rupee Volatility Puts RBI's Currency Strategy in Focus

A gauge of the Indian rupee's volatility jumped to its highest level in over a year, fueling speculation that the nation's central bank may be easing its tight grip on the currency amid a strong dollar.

Tea industry sees production fall, rise in exports in 2024

The tea industry is likely to witness a fall in total production by over 100 million kg this year due to erratic weather conditions coupled with early annual closure of gardens, resulting in an increase in cost per kg for planters, stakeholders said on Monday.

BII to make final tranche of investment in M&M's EV arm

Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Monday said British International Investment Plc will make a final tranche investment of ₹650 crore, as against earlier planned investment of ₹725 crore, in its electric vehicles arm.

Indian Cos Raise Record Funds Via Corporate Debt In 2024, Set To Rise Further

Indian companies' fundraising through corporate bonds hit a record high in 2024, aided by declining yields and stronger appetite for long-term notes, and investors expect issuances to remain robust in 2025.

India Inc Seeks Tax Relief, Fuel Duty Cut in Pre-Budget Talks

Representatives from industry bodies sought reduction in personal income tax rates to ensure higher disposable income in the hands of the middle class, reduction in excise duty on fuel, and measures to provide impetus to employment-intensive sectors in their customary pre-budget meeting with the Finance Minister on Monday.

Housing sales decline in 2024, industry pins hope on budget

New home sales in India declined for the first time since the pandemic, as a sharp rise in housing prices and elevated borrowing costs ruined buyers' appetite in 2024 and the real estate industry is now eyeing the upcoming Budget for favourable economic conditions -- a key to reviving demand conditions.

Indian Economy Set to Improve in 2025: RBI Guv

Facing criticism from the government over the central bank prioritizing inflation over growth, the new RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said that prospects of the Indian economy are expected to improve on the back of high consumer and business confidence in 2025.

Adani to exit Wilmar JV in deal worth over $2 bn

Proceeds from the stake sale will be used to turbocharge the growth of AEL

Russia Vows to Punish Plane Crash Culprits

Azerbaijan said on Monday that Moscow had promised to punish those responsible for the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that Baku says was shot at by Russian air defences.