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COP29 talks end with measly $300 billion deal

The COP29 climate talks ended in Azerbaijan in the early hours of Sunday, with developed countries not budging beyond the $300 billion offer for climate finance that has been described as \"too little, too late\" by negotiators of developing nations and activists alike, capping a tumultuous fortnight that many say may have dealt a blow to the fight against the climate crisis.

Shia-Sunni clashes in Pakistan leave 82 dead over three days

Three days of bitter sectarian gunfights in northwestern Pakistan have killed at least 82 people and wounded 156 more, a local official said Sunday.

Man who stabbed constable killed in encounter in Delhi

A day after a 28-year-old Delhi Police constable was stabbed to death in Govindpuri area, the alleged main suspect in the case was shot dead in an encounter with a police team in Sangam Vihar, officers aware of the matter said on Sunday.

Pant goes for record ₹27cr as teams splurge at IPL auction

\"If I go to the auction will I be sold or not and for how much??\"

India meets Korea in K-pop extravaganza

A vibrant cultural celebration culminates in thrilling victories, live performances, and unforgettable moments

Rajkummar Rao says he hasn't hiked his fees after Stree 2 success

Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor-starrer Stree 2 emerged as the biggest blockbuster of 2024 till date, and after the film's success, rumours started floating that Rao has hiked his fees by ₹5 crore.

'People are quick to judge but not quick enough to understand the situation'

Jewellery designer Maheep Kapoor gained fame for her sass and style in the first two seasons of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives. However, in the third season, audiences were introduced to a more intense and emotional side of her.

Stop damaging his name: Saira supports AR Rahman, calls him 'best man in the world'

The notice issued by Rahman's lawyer read: \"My client (Rahman) instructs me to inform that there is no iota of truth in any of the programs, interviews attributing obscene contents thereby intending to harm the reputation of my client and also intended to be hurtful to his family.\"

Ding between Gukesh, history

Indian teen bids to be crowned youngest winner as he faces China's champion in the world title contest starting today

Can Verstappen make it five in a row?

Max Verstappen joined a select group of greats with his fourth F1 title, but the Red Bull driver faces an even bigger and more thrilling battle to stretch the run to five in a row next year.

Liverpool extend lead after Salah inspires comeback

Premier League leaders Liverpool beat bottom side Southampton 3-2 on Sunday to build a sizeable eight-point lead over reigning champions Manchester City after Mohamed Salah led a second-half comeback for the visitors.

Spain dominate, win men's and women's doubles titles

If any further proof of Spain's dominance in padel was ever required, one needed to be courtside at the Bennett University where, on the balmy Sunday evening, the men's and women's pair from the tennis-mad nation walked away with titles as the first edition of FIP Promotion India Padel Open drew to a close.

Indians in demand as Pant, Iyer bought for record sums

\"If I go to the auction, will I be sold or not and for how much?\" That was Rishabh Pant's midnight post from his social media handle last month that spilled the beans that retention talks between him and DC had reached a stalemate.

Jaiswal: From diamond in the rough to a rock

In his free time, you will often find Yashasvi Jaiswal sitting by the riverfront near the team hotel in Perth. He goes off on a walk, sometimes alone, because few things calm him more than looking at the Swan River as it snakes its way through the city. Perhaps this is true of many players from Mumbai, all used to the presence of the Arabian Sea, but even among them, the left-hander stands out.

Peace: US attorney who indicted Gautam Adani

The US indictment of billionaire Gautam Adani in a $250 million bribery case has brought attention to both the Adani Group and US Attorney Breon Peace.

Adani bulls cut positions before US indictment

Two days before a US court indicted senior officials of Adani Green Energy for allegedly bribing Indian state government officials to secure lucrative power contracts, bulls on two of the group companies' derivatives counters slashed their long positions, saving them from massive losses that hit the group shares after the news broke.

Fledgling firm with no revenue whose CEO was indicted

The chief executive officer (CEO) of a two-year-old zero-revenue green energy company that scored a ₹10,000 crore ($1.2 billion) investment commitment from REC Ltd is among those indicted in the $250 million Adani bribery case.

Poll vault may fuel stock markets, but how far?

Short-covering after Maharashtra election may prompt investors to cut their losses

'Anti-semitic terrorism': Israeli govt denounces killing of rabbi in UAE

Israel condemned on Sunday the murder of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), calling it \"anti-semitic terrorism\" and vowing to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.

Hezbollah group fires over 250 rockets, projectiles into Israel

Hezbollah fired over 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel on Sunday, wounding seven people in the militant group's heaviest barrage in several days, in response to deadly Israeli strikes in Beirut while negotiators pressed on with ceasefire efforts to halt the all-out war.

Trump's agri pick rounds out top cabinet posts in his new admin

Donald Trump on Saturday announced his pick for agriculture secretary—the final top post in his incoming cabinet—as policy advocate Brooke Rollins, a loyalist from his first term.

FAR-RIGHT AIMS FOR BREAKTHROUGH IN ROMANIA'S PRESIDENTIAL VOTE

Romanians voted on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine that could favour far-Right leader George Simion.

AUSTRALIA DITCHES PLANS TO FINE BIG TECH FOR MISINFO

Australia has ditched plans to fine social media companies if they fail to stem the spread of misinformation, the country's communications minister said on Sunday.

82 people dead in 3 days of Pak sectarian violence

Three days of bitter sectarian gunfights in northwestern Pakistan have killed at least 82 people and wounded 156 more, a local official said on Sunday.

Courts can't resolve complex agri issues

Supreme Court-appointed committee headed by justice (retired) Nawab Singh has made broad-brush observations about India's agrarian crisis and urged serious consideration of legal sanctity to minimum support prices (MSP).

Baku breakdown suggests cop-out

Rich nations' refusal to fund mitigation could reverse gains made through collective action

Russia-Ukraine war in the chessboard of geopolitics

Last week, the war in Ukraine marked 1,000 days of the bloodiest conflict that Europe has witnessed since the end of the World War II.

Hospitals need to promote breastfeeding, not formula

Out of approximately 22 million babies born in India each year, less than 10 million are breastfed within the first critical hour of life.

What state polls say about our democracy

The Maharashtra performance will add to the confidence of BJP and NDA and make INDIA bloc insecure about winning elections

10 killed in 'gunfight' were village volunteers, says Kuki-Zo council

THE MANIPUR GOVERNMENT AND POLICE HAVE SAID 10 KUKI MILITANTS WERE KILLED IN A GUNFIGHT WITH CRPF PERSONNEL ON NOVEMBER 11