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Lebanon deal spurs W Asia peace hopes

A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah began on Wednesday, with thousands of residents streaming back to their battered homes after the two sides struck a deal brokered by the United States and France, a rare feat of diplomacy in a region wracked by two wars and several proxy conflicts for over a year.

Adani storm continues to rock winter session

The Opposition's demand for a debate on the latest allegations against the Adani Group rocked both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, forced adjournments and washed out the third day of the winter session.

Will abide by PM Modi's decision on CM: Shinde

Any decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union home minister Amit Shah on selecting the chief minister of Maharashtra will be acceptable to him, caretaker CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday, potentially paving the way for a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member to take over the state's top job.

'EK POST MILTI TOH BHI KAAM KARNE SE KOI NAHI ROK SAKTA THA'

Ronak Khatri, DUSU's new president, says nothing can deter his spirit to work for the students of his varsity

'It's scary that the air we are breathing is toxic'

Actor Shriya Pilgaonkar, a goodwill ambassador for the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF), was in for a shock as she returned recently from New Zealand amid the air pollution crisis in the Capital.

Alia faced hatred for not looking South Indian in 2 States, says Arjun

Actor Arjun Kapoor has shared that his 2 States (2014) co-star Alia Bhatt faced a lot of hatred for being cast in the romantic comedy drama.

He introduced me to Indian cinema: Hugo Weaving on Satyajit Ray and his films

British actor Hugo Weaving, best known for portraying Elrond in The Lord of the Rings and Agent Smith in the Matrix franchise, opened up about his admiration for director Satyajit Ray's works and Indian cinema, saying, \"I actually remember seeing his (Ray's) films when I was 16. I absolutely loved them. The Apu Trilogy profoundly moved me, and The Chess Players (Shatranj Ke Khilari), along with several of his other works.\" The Matrix star added, \"He (Ray) truly introduced me to Indian cinema.\"

I GOT TO TRULY LIVE LIFE: KRYSTLE DSOUZA ON HER TIME AWAY FROM SCREEN

Actor Krystle Dsouza opens up about her three-year hiatus, the struggles of waiting for meaningful work and finding joy in the unexpected

Gukesh shows restraint and defensive skills to hold Ding

BENGALURU: After the fireworks of Game 1, it was a slow, manoeuvring 23-move draw by repetition in the second game of the World Chess Championship between Ding Liren and D Gukesh in Singapore on Tuesday.

AR RAHMAN IS JUST LIKE A FATHER TO ME: MOHINI DEY

Taking to social media, bassist Mohini Dey has refuted the \"baseless claims\" about her alleged role in AR Rahman's separation from his wife, Saira Banu

Gukesh shows restraint and defensive skills to hold Ding

After the fireworks of Game 1, it was a slow, manoeuvring 23-move draw by repetition in the second game of the World Chess Championship between Ding Liren and D Gukesh in Singapore on Tuesday.

Spurs goalkeeper played an hour versus City with a fractured ankle

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario says he played for an hour against Manchester City with a fractured right ankle that has since required surgery.

NADA slaps four-year ban on Bajrang for doping violation

NEW DELHI: The National Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday suspended Bajrang Punia for four years for his refusal to provide his sample for a dope test on March 10 during selection trials for the national team.

GAMBHIR FLIES HOME, TO BE BACK IN AUS BEFORE 2ND TEST

PERTH: India cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir will fly back home from Australia on Tuesday because of a family emergency.

No changes in squad despite Perth defeat, says Aus coach

NEW DELHI: The 295-run drubbing by India has left Australia licking their wounds amid suggestions of recriminations within, but coach Andrew McDonald has ruled any changes in the 13-player squad chosen ahead of the first Test in Perth that ended with a day to spare on Monday.

List of unsold players shows teams setting the performance bar higher

No takers for these stars

$500 mn US loan to Adani for Lanka port is pending'

THE PORT PROJECT IN SRIELANKA IS AS MUCH OF A MOVE BY THE US TO COUNTER CHINESE INFLUENCE IN THE ISLAND NATION AS IT IS TO HELP THE LOCAL ECONOMY FLOURISH

India, EU gear up for lOth round of FTA negotiations

Fresh momentum in India-European Union (EU) free trade negotiations has emerged against the backdrop of global uncertainties and shifting geopolitical equations after the US presidential elections, as top negotiators from both sides met in Brussels recently to prepare for the 10th round of talks.

Cooperative banks key to sector growth, says Shah

NEW DELHI: India has drawn up an ambitious agenda for the ongoing Global Cooperative Conference being attended by leaders from several nations and UN representatives in the Capital, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for international cooperation and shared financial platforms to boost a sector the country is pushing to the forefront of its economy.

GOVT TO PROBE BYJU'S FINANCING AND ACCOUNTING PRACTICES

The government has started an investigation into financing and accounting practices at Byju's, according to people with knowledge of the matter, after a previous inspection found corporate governance lapses at the struggling online tutoring firm.

FII net selling crosses ₹2 lakh crore in FY25

If November trends hold, this may be the worst year regarding FII outflows

Rating agencies cut outlook on Adani cos

MUMBAI: US-based rating agencies Moody's and Fitch on Tuesday lowered their outlook for bonds of Adani group companies to negative from stable, following the bribery charges and indictment of certain board members of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), including group chairman Gautam Adani, by US Securities and Exchange Commission, and Department of Justice.

HC stays Seci order barring Reliance Power from bids

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has granted a stay on Solar Energy Corporation of India's (Seci's) notice barring Reliance Power and its subsidiaries, except for Reliance NU BESS, formerly known as Maharashtra Energy Generation Limited.

Israeli cabinet approves truce deal with Lebanon

Israel has agreed a ceasefire with Lebanon, Israel's Channel 12 television reported on Tuesday, clearing the way for an end to a conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah that has killed thousands of people since it was ignited by the Gaza war last year.

6 dead as Imran supporters breach Islamabad cordon

Thousands of protesting supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan stormed the heavily guarded Pakistani capital on Tuesday, escalating their face-off with the government and its military backers for his release.

VP denies murder plot against the president

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, on Tuesday, denied she was plotting to kill President Ferdinand Marcos, saying her comments that sparked a government probe only reflected \"consternation\" with her one-time ally.

China warns 'trade war' risks after Trump vows big tariffs

China warned on Tuesday that \"no one will win a trade war\" after US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on goods from China and elsewhere in response to illegal drug trade and immigration.

Russia launches record 188 drones at Ukraine

Russia launched a record 188 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said, on Tuesday, amid growing international tensions after Russia fired a nuclear-capable missile that could reach European cities.

GOOGLE AND META SEEK DELAY ON AUSTRALIA CHILD SOCIAL MEDIA BAN

Google and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms urged the Australian government, on Tuesday, to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying more time was needed to assess its potential impact.

Vietnam tycoon begs court to spare her life

HO CHI MINH CITY: A Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death for multi-billion-dollar fraud begged a court to spare her life, on Tuesday, saying she was trying to repay the stolen funds.