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Pak Christians urge action against Zakir

PAKISTAN's Christian leaders have written to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking action against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for discrediting their faith during his ongoing tour of the country.

Man issues bomb threat to rly station over missed freebies

A 62-year-old man from Ariyalur, frustrated over missing out on government freebies such as mixer grinders, fans, and TVs, allegedly issued a bomb threat to Velachery MRTS station on Tuesday.

US, Qatar announce resumption of truce talks, new options on table

US Secy of State met Qatari PM in Doha, discussed the next steps

TIME TO END DEBATES & BUILD UP AMARAVATI

AMARAVATI, the greenfield capital envisioned for the reshaped Andhra Pradesh in 2014, began on a grand scale with a glittering masterplan befitting its name.

SYNERGY, NOT SPITE, IS THE WAY TO GO FOR SINO-INDIAN TIES

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi put the ties between the two Asian giants into perspective when he stated their relations are important not only for the people of both countries, but also for regional and global peace and stability.

HOW TO KEEP THE RAIL SAFETY DEBATE ON TRACK

RAILWAY accidents frequently hit the news the latest being the derailment of 12 coaches of the Mysore-Darbhanga Express at Kavaraipettai, Tamil Nadu.

TRUMP COULD BE HEADING BACK TO WHITE HOUSE

Less than a fortnight before the election, Donald Trump seems to be inching ahead in his race against Kamala Harris. It has left politicos and pundits hedging their bets

Satcom Showdown: Jio-SES vs Airtel-OneWeb vs Elon Musk's Starlink

The eighth edition of India Mobile Congress 2024 in Delhi concluded recently, not only showcasing cutting-edge telecommunication technology but also serving as a platform to debate on satellite communication.

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WFI writes to UWW, withdraws team from Worlds

INDIAN wrestling witnessed frenetic activities on Thursday. Already in the soup since January last year, the sport plunged to a new low when the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) decided not to field a team at the senior World Championships—Non-Olympic Weight Categories scheduled in Tirana, Albania from October 28 to 31.

Making a comeback after three years, office takes seven-fer to put India in driver's seat

ON Day 1 of Tests in India, it's a common sight to see players clap R Ashwin off the field.

Raphinha sizzles as Barca thrash Bayern

A Raphinha hat-trick handed Barcelona a 4-1 win against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Liverpool stayed perfect with a 1-0 win at RB Leipzig and Erling Haaland produced another moment of magic for Manchester City.

Deepti comes to fore for India in first ODI

INDIA women beat New Zealand by 59 runs in the first of the three-match ODI series at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Parched fans suffer from dehydration, giddiness in Pune

The prelude to the Mumbai-Pune expressway is dotted with high-rise buildings in various stages of construction. Some of them are half done while some of the others are ready for occupation.

Chukwu earns a point for Chennaiyin vs Goa

SUBSTITUTE Daniel Chima Chukwu helped Chennaiyin FC's earn a point with a timely goal against FC Goa in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Thursday.

IndusInd Bank profit falls 40% on asset quality woes

INDUSIND Bank on Thursday reported a 40% fall in September quarter net profit at ₹1,331 crore, pulled down majorly by concerns on asset quality.

Rel Power gets shareholders nod to raise ₹1,525 cr

THE shareholders of Reliance Power Ltd have approved the company's plan to raise Rs 1525 crore through Preferential Issue of equity shares.

Dhanteras: Pricey gold, silver unlikely to deter buyers

DESPITE soaring gold and silver prices, jewellers are not expecting much of an effect on the sale of gold and silver jewellery on the auspicious day of Dhanteras.

RIL, Nvidia partner to develop AI infra in India

Nvidia will supply Blackwell AI processors for one-gigawatt data centre that Reliance is building in Jamnagar, Gujarat

ITC profit increases 1.8% to ₹5K cr; revenue rises 15.6%

DIVERSIFIED entity ITC Ltd on Thursday reported an 1.8 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to ₹5,054.43 crore for the second quarter ended September 2024.

ACC profit crashes 48% to ₹200 crore in Sept quarter

CEMENT maker ACC Ltd on Thursday reported a consolidated profit after tax of ₹199.7 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Swiggy slashes IPO valuation target to $12.5-13.5 bn

IPO-bound food delivery platform Swiggy, which was earlier targeting a $15 billion valuation, is now aiming for a valuation of $12.5 billion-$13.5 billion for its upcoming IPO due to market volatility.

Money laundering within gaming ecosystem remains big threat: Report

Though the country's 568 million gamers drive the online gaming industry, money laundering within the gaming ecosystem remains a big threat as in-game currencies, cryptocurrencies, and offshore betting platforms are increasingly being used for illicit activities.

India Inc may post lowest growth in many quarters

WEAKER-than-expected corporate results in the second quarter of the current financial year have hit the overall sentiments in the economy, and the same is being reflected in the way the equity markets have moved in the last fortnight.

Turkey strikes Kurdish targets in Iraq and Syria

TURKEY struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second day on Thursday following an attack on the premises of a key defense company that killed at least five people, the state-run news agency reported.

Canadian MP asks police to deal firmly with Khalistanis

KHALISTANI violent extremism is a Canadian problem, a prominent Canadian MP of Indian origin has said, calling on the country's law enforcement agencies to take the issue with \"all seriousness,\" it demands.

Russian lawmakers vote for 30% surge in defence spending

RUSSIAN lawmakers voted for a budget on Thursday that will see defence spending surge by almost 30% next year, as the Kremlin diverts huge resources to its Ukraine offensive.

Commonwealth leaders to push for slavery reparation conversation: BBC

COMMONWEALTH heads of government are to push for a \"conversation\" on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade when they meet for the association's first summit in two years, the BBC reported.

MVA struggles to sort out 15-seat differences...

THE dispute in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi over 15 Maharashtra Assembly seats out of the total 288 persists, though alliance sources reaffirmed the consensus giving Congress 104 seats, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena 95 and Sharad Pawar-headed NCP 85.

Women outnumber men as 1st-time voters in all 81 J'khand Assembly seats

In a major achievement towards women empowerment, female voters have outnumbered male in registering themselves as first-time voters on all 81 Assembly seats in Jharkhand.