Mediators hold talks to extend the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on final day

ISRAEL, HAMAS IN TALKS TO EXTEND TRUCE, RELEASE MORE HOSTAGES

'Almost severe' days in November highest ever

Noxious November: What AQI numbers hide, reveal

SC gives nod for six-month extension to Delhi chief secy

The Union government has the power under the 2023 law on the administration of Delhi to unilaterally appoint the capital’s chief secretary, the Supreme Court held on Wednesday, declining to interfere with the Centre’s decision to give a six-month extension to incumbent chief secretary Naresh Kumar. Kumar who was otherwise set to demit office on November 30.

US indicts Indian in plot to kill separatist

The US justice department on Wednesday indicted a 52-year-old Indian national who allegedly worked at the direction of an unnamed Indian government employee to plot the killing of a Sikh separatist, days after reports suggested that American authorities thwarted a plot to kill pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil.

Peace pact inked with armed group

'HISTORIC' PEACE DEAL FINALISED WITH MANIPUR'S UNLF, SAYS SHAH

'Joy, gratitude': Rescued 41 set for a new chapter

Relieved, joyous, and overwhelmingly hopeful.

Nasa Chief Discusses Role Of Indian Astronaut At Space Station, Calls Country Great Future Partner'

India and the US held talks on deepening space collaboration with a focus on the proposed role of an Indian astronaut who will be trained by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) and will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) next year, Nasa administrator Bill Nelson said on Tuesday.

Peak Player Power: Pandya Hits IPL's Auction Process For A Six

When the player retention/release names were announced one thought that in IPL many decisions defied reason. But a closer look revealed a smart method – no madness – except in some cases. In a way the entire exercise was HR at work where employers off load non-performers while holding on to assets. Teams need to reset, find players to strengthen their squad, fill gaps with replacements – all this within the ₹100 crore player purse.

Missing In Gaza: Global Leaders & Peacemakers

If relief was palpable on both sides, the rubble we saw in Gaza was just as stark. Having received both images from Israel-Palestine (to name these intermingled territories in alphabetical order), the world will soon also obtain answers to the question, “What after the truce?”

After A Six-Day 'Near Severe' Air Spell, Rain Brings Relief For City

Rain and strong winds on Monday and Tuesday helped drive out pollutants that had stubbornly clung on to Delhi’s air for weeks, giving the city its best air quality in several days.

Hits And Misses: What Led The Rescue Team To Success

The 17-day-long operation that ended on Tuesday evening with the rescue of 41 workers trapped in the under-construction Silkyara-Barkot tunnel marked the culmination of a mission that went through its share of peaks and troughs.

Israel, Hamas Accuse Each Other Of Violating Truce Deal

Hamas has released 50 hostages as part of the original deal, and is now expected to free another 20 over the next two days

I HAD STARTED TO FEEL SMALL IN MY BIGNESS

At the 54th IFFI, Vidya Balan said that her 'size never mattered' when she faced the camera, and why one's body must be 'honoured at all costs'

This Southeast Asian country wants more Indian travellers

In a surprising announcement on Monday, Malaysia decided to offer visa-free travel to Indians in addition to Chinese nationals, starting December 31.

A mega celebration of Golf and time

OMEGA recently hosted the second edition of its Golf trophy event. Coming together to celebrate OMEGA's passion for golf and watches, the 18-hole tournament attracted golfers and watch enthusiasts, alike.

At 24, Shubman in elite club as he takes on IPI's captaincy curveball

There are lessons to be learnt from journeys of IPL captains who got the responsibility young

Another Maxwell big show

Australian hits an unbeaten 104 off 48 balls to help team beat India and keep the T20 series alive

Lenders bank on campus recruitment

Private banks are aiming to hire at least 50,000 individuals, including fresh graduates, for entry-level positions over the next year to address the challenge of high attrition, according to bankers and recruitment experts.

Ant Group's Alipay to exit Zomato

Ant Group's payments platform Alipay is set to offload shares of Zomato Ltd in a $395 million block deal on Wednesday, according to a term sheet reviewed by Mint.

Aster divests Gulf business for $1bn

Fajr Cap consortium to hold 65% of the new entity, promoter of Aster to own 35%

Russia: Detention of WSJ reporter extended till Jan 30

A court in Moscow on Tuesday extended the detention of Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, until January 30, Russian news agencies reported.

Court orders 'public' trial for imprisoned ex-PM

A Pakistani court on Tuesday ordered a \"public\" trial in prison of former prime minister Imran Khan on charges of revealing official secrets, his lawyer said.

Will Big Brother be watching?

The Broadcasting Bill aims to provide a modern legislative framework for regulating technology. But there are concerns because its design replicates a commandand-control model

SC denies medical bail to Senthil Balaji

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant bail on medical grounds to Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in June in an alleged money laundering case, as it remarked that the DMK leader's sickness did not appear to be \"serious or life-threatening\".

Global South CJIs. ministers sign pact on access to justice

Chief justices, judges, and law ministers of nearly 70 Global South nations released a set of three documents, including the ‘New Delhi Principles on the Role of Judiciary in Ensuring Equal Access to Justice for All in the Global South’ at a first-ever regional conference organised by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in association with other agencies.

Free foodgrain scheme gets 5-year extension

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the extension of free food grains to nearly 800 million beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act for another five years, a person familiar with the development said.

'No stone left unturned, every option explored'

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) member Lt General Ata Hasnain, who has been a part of the massive rescue operation in the Silkyara tunnel, spoke to Saptarshi Das about the 17-day effort. Edited excerpts:

Celebrations abound ahead of homecoming

Khirabera, a tribal hamlet 40 km from Jharkhand's capital city Ranchi, heaved a collective sigh of relief on Tuesday evening after news of the 41 trapped workers emerging out of the partially collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand after a 17-day herculean rescue operation broke out. The village is home to three of the rescued workers - Anil Bediya, Sukhram Bedia and Rajendra Bediya.

Cong woos Reddys, BRS banks on booth management

Visheshwar Rao, a civil society member who went to campaign for poet Gaddar’s daughter G Vennela in Secunderabad Cantonment seat, sounded worried. “I went to a semi-slum area and people said 12 workers of the ruling BRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi) have been camping there for the past few days,” said Rao.

High-pitched campaign ends; T'gana set to vote tomorrow

A high-decibel campaign for the upcoming assembly elections in Telangana ended on Tuesday, setting the stage for a triangular contest among the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), the Congress, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in what will be the last state polls before the crucial 2024 Lok Sabha polls.