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TRUMP NAMES VOCAL ADVOCATE OF FOSSIL FUELS AS U.S. ENERGY SECY

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in his upcoming, second administration.

Grap 4 anti-pollution curbs in play as AQI hits season's peak

A thick, grey haze cloaked Delhi on Sunday, smudging out silhouettes as the air quality index (AQI) surged to the season's highest and sent authorities scrambling to contain the devolving crisis, with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ushering in Stage 4 of its pollution control measures that ban all constructions and allow schools to call off classes for most students.

DRDO test-launches India's 1st long-range hypersonic missile

India on Sunday announced that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the country's first long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast, a step towards strengthening the military's capabilities with a new weapon system.

INTERIM GOVT WILL SEEK EXTRADITION OF HASINA: YUNUS

Bangladesh's chief adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Sunday that the interim government will seek the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after the fall of her government following a mass protest movement in August.

Sangma's NPP rescinds support to Manipur govt

The Conrad Sangma-led National People's Party (NPP) on Sunday withdrew its support from the BJP-led Manipur administration, saying the Biren Singh government has \"completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy\" in the strife-torn state.

Fresh attacks, arson as Manipur remains tense

A tense Sunday unfolded for Manipur as more rioting and arson was reported, including targeting of the homes of several legislators and demonstrations despite curfew, even as the bodies of two victims from a family that has lost six members to attacks from militants were found with gory injuries, a discovery that could further inflame the ethnic conflict.

Gahlot quits AAP, cites grave challenges from within party

Senior Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot on Sunday quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and resigned from the state cabinet in a setback for the Arvind Kejriwal-led party months ahead of the assembly elections in the city.

SHAH HOLDS REVIEW MEETING, CRPF DG ARRIVES IN IMPHAL

A tense Sunday unfolded for Manipur as more rioting and arson was reported, including targeting of the homes of several legislators and demonstrations despite curfew, even as the bodies of two victims from a family that has lost six members to attacks from militants were found with gory injuries, a discovery that could further inflame the ethnic conflict.

India gives priority to Nigeria ties: Modi

NEW DELHI: India and Nigeria on Sunday agreed to work together to address the priorities and developmental aspirations of the Global South even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu discussed ways to enhance cooperation in defence, security and trade.

LOOKING AHEAD TO WORK WITH TRUMP: XI TELLS BIDEN IN LAST MEET

LIMA, PERU: China's leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with US President Joe Biden on Saturday but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his \"America first\" policies, saying Beijing \"is ready to work with a new U.S. administration.\"

Indian Idol ki Star Kalakar Sneha Shankar leaves everyone teary-eyed with her soulful performance

SNEHA SHANKAR'S JOURNEY ON INDIAN IDOL BEGAN WITH HER WINNING THE COVETED PLATINUM MIC

Irish-Persian vlogger refutes Delhi's 'Dirty' reputation in viral post

Irish-Persian Instagram vlogger, Sean Hammond, has gone viral with a post defending Delhi against claims that the city is \"dirty and dangerous.\"

Gems from a Guru, who transformed the Gram

One who points his finger not to the world but the heaven to say that \"someone is taking care\" ought to be god-fearing. But if the person adds that he's \"doing his bit here (on earth)\" then he's certainly a karmayogi.

KNITWEAR RENAISSANCE

As temperatures drop, step up your knitwear game. From playful patterns to exaggerated silhouettes, there's a 'fit for every mood and occasion

Thela lagane ke din aa gaye thhe: Rajesh on acting hiatus

It is a year of milestones for Rajesh Kumar. As the actor clocks in 25 years of his acting career, his popular show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai recently marked its 20th anniversary.

I am either winning or learning, nothing is a failure for me

One hardly expects an established actor to go back to school and live the student life, but Harshvardhan Rane never liked adhering to the norms. On International Students' Day today, he tells us, \"My biggest strength is that I don't have the 'log' of 'log kya kahenge' in my life.\"

SANA SULTAN CALLS HER NIKAAH AT MADINAH 'DIVINE INTERVENTION'

One day, I said 'Wazid ji, can we have our nikaah in Madinah?' He said, 'Isse behtar kuch ho hi nahin sakta'. SANA SULTAN, Actor

I'll be watching Karan Arjun with my son, says Aasif Sheikh

With his 1995 hit Karan Arjun set to be re-released on November 22, Aasif Sheikh is on cloud nine.

I would love to work on Chammak Challo 2.0: Akon

Akon's connection to India and Bollywood runs deep. As we sit down for a tête-à-tête with the Senegalese-American singer on Friday at the Cherry Blossom Music Festival in Shillong, he reveals he's ready to make his \"Bollywood comeback.\"

'I HAVE SIGNED UP WITH AN AGENCY IN LONDON'

Parineeti Chopra talks about expanding her artistic horizons in the UK

I lost all confidence: Arjun on gaining 30kg after injury

If there's one thing Arjun Kanungo is as passionate about as his music, it's his dedication to physical well-being. The 34-year-old singer-songwriter recently opened up about an unexpected setback in his fitness journey: a hip injury last year in February, which he sustained after a fall in the Maldives while he was travelling with his wife, model-actor Carla Dennis.

After Paris high, Aman resumes with Japan stint

The last four months have been rather surreal for wrestler Aman Sehrawat. Since becoming India's youngest Olympic medallist (at 21 years and 24 days) after beating Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz in a bronze playoff in August-the soft-spoken youngster was under unrelenting spotlight, which included receptions, an audience with the Prime Minister and an appearance on the popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Erigaisi stuns Carlsen in blitz

The Tata Steel Chess tournament has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride for Arjun Erigaisi, the latest entrant to the 2800-rating club.

India beat China, continue streak

The 3-0 win all but assures a top finish in the six-team round robin phase for the hosts in Rajgir, Bihar

Ronaldo at double as Portugal reach last 8

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals while already qualified Spain beat Denmark.

JOHNSON BAGS 5 AS OZ BEAT PAK TO SEAL T20I SERIES

Speedster Spencer Johnson took 5/26 to propel Australia to a tense 13-run victory over Pakistan here on Saturday and seal their three-match T20I series with a game to go.

Badoni double ton keeps Delhi in hunt for last eight

Skipper Ayush Badoni struck a double century to help Delhi collect three points from a draw against Jharkhand in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D tie at the Ferozeshah Kotla here on Saturday. The result keeps Delhi in contention for a quarter-final berth.

Gill fractures thumb, doubtful for first Test

In a major blow to India's hopes of fielding a settled batting combination for the first Test against Australia starting in Perth on November 22, in-form batter Shubman Gill injured his left thumb on the second day of India's intra-squad practice match at the WACA ground.

After World Cup triumph, India raise the bar in T20Is

The year, when India broke the ICC trophy drought after 11 years, will be remembered for the team's T20 cricket coming of age

Trophy tour starts, PoK cities dropped

Cities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) found no mention in the Champions Trophy tour unveiled by the ICC on Saturday as the world body moved in swiftly to have them dropped from the host country's itinerary following India's strong objection.