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German man sets world record for living 120 days underwater

A German aerospace engineer celebrated setting a world record on Friday for the longest time living underwater without depressurisation -- 120 days in a submerged capsule off the coast of Panama.

Ex-prez Rajapaksa's son in held Lanka on corruption charges

Former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa's son Yoshitha Rajapaksa was arrested by police on Saturday on corruption charges in a property purchase case.

'Our goal is to get Delhi back in shape'

Congress's New Delhi constituency candidate Sandeep Dikshit, who is also a former MP, discussed the upcoming Delhi elections and his party's vision for the national capital with HT.

Padma awards: Sreejesh, Ashwin in honours list

Two-time Olympic bronze medallist PR Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, the country's third-highest civilian honour, while R Ashwin, former football star IM Vijayan, para archer Harvinder Singh and para athletics coach Satyapal Singh will be recipients of Padma Shri, it was announced on Saturday.

Man mistaken as Saif 'attacker' loses job, prospective match

The Mumbai police on January 18 issued a press release with the photo of the man who allegedly attacked actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence on January 16.

Banned UNLF kills rape accused

A banned militant group in Manipur said on Saturday that it shot dead a 34-year-old man accused of rape.

BJP Emerges Ahead in Uttarakhand Civic Polls

The BJP on Saturday maintained its dominance in urban local body polls in Uttarakhand, with the ruling party's candidates winning 22 civic bodies and leading in nine.

Woven Stories: India's Lesser-Known Weaves

On Republic Day today, we look at the rich traditions of lesser-known weaves that are witnessing a modern revival

Sharda Sinha, Shekhar Kapur to be honoured

Suzuki Motor's former chief Osamu Suzuki and former Chief Justice of India JS Khehar are among the seven eminent personalities to be honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour, the government announced on Saturday.

K'taka Court Accepts Closure Report in Bribery Case Against CM Siddaramaiah

A special court trying criminal cases against elected representatives has accepted the closure report filed by the Karnataka Lokayukta police in a bribery case involving chief minister Siddaramaiah.

BJP's Purvanchali stars go all out to woo community

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) picked up the pace in the high-intensity campaigns to woo Purvanchali voters in the Capital, deploying member of Parliament (MP) Ravi Kishan and North East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari to address public gatherings on Saturday, in a show of support for the Purvanchali base.

Sonu Sood's NGO, 2 others granted FCRA licence

The ministry of home affairs has granted licenses under the foreign contribution regulation act (FCRA) to three organisations — Sood Charity Foundation, Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) and Banke Bihari temple — for five years, people familiar with the matter said.

Madison finds the key to bliss

At 29, the American caps a great run to win her first Major beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Oz Open final

The Republic's Journey So Far, The Journey Ahead

The Republic of India at 75 is a nation to be proud of, to love, and to work for. But it is also a human society that needs urgent medicament and ministration, for its body and its soul

U'khand set to roll out UCC from January 27

Uttarakhand will roll out the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on January 27, a day after Republic Day, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Saturday.

Couple resists robbery bid, stabbed

A 23-year-old woman and her 27-year-old husband were attacked by four persons and suffered stab wounds upon resisting their robbery bid near the Welcome Metro station on Friday evening, police said on Saturday, adding that three of the four accused were nabbed.

Telangana Leads Medals Tally In Khelo India 2025

Pranav Madav Surapaneni won Telangana's second gold in the Khelo India Winter Games ice skating competition but all attention on Saturday was on the ice hockey league match between Indian Army and ITBP.

FIITJEE: Centres shut as partners quit overnight

FIITJEE SAID IT WAS A 'VICTIM OF EXPLOITATION' BY MANAGING PARTNERS, WHICH WORSENED ITS FINANCIAL SITUATION

Economic Survey to focus on land reforms for ease of business

SIMPLIFYING AND MAINTAINING A BUSINESS-FRIENDLY REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT REMAIN ESSENTIAL TO BOOSTING GROWTH, SAYS CHIEF ECONOMIC ADVISER NAGESWARAN

Centre Announces Special Allowance for Officers

Personnel Working in Z+, Z+ (ASL) Security Category Will Get Additional Allowance of 20% of Basic Pay

BJP pushes for 'good governance' in Delhi

'MANIFESTO 3.0 PROMISES ACROSS SECTORS'

It's important to embrace our power, identity as Indians'

On Republic Day today, R Madhavan reflects on how the meaning of this day has changed for him over time.

Govt Notifies Unified Pension Scheme for Staffers Under NPS

The Cabinet Approved the New Pension Policy for Nearly 2.3 Million Central Government Employees

UP must stay united to achieve its goals, says CM Adityanath

Voicing strong disapproval of demands to divide the state of Uttar Pradesh into four, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that the state's potential lies in its unity.

24 Akbar Road, home of Aung San Suu Kyi

At one time 24 Akbar Road was a warm, loving, welcoming home with cozy rooms. It never mattered it was a Lutyens property. What counted is that it was Daw Khin Kyi's home where I was always welcome

Raj anti-mob lynching bill sent back: Official

THE ASSEMBLY WILL BE APPRISED OF THE BILL BEING RETURNED IN THE UPCOMING SESSION, SAID MINISTER JOGARAM PATEL

Mexico Refuses Entry to U.S. Military Flight Deporting Migrants

Mexico has refused a request from President Donald Trump's administration to allow a US military aircraft deporting migrants to land in the country, a US official and a Mexican official told Reuters.

India Is A Country Where Dreams Come True

On Republic Day today, actor Tejasswi Prakash recalls her childhood celebrations and expresses pride in the country that helped her land several opportunities as an actor

Prez hails govt's simultaneous polls plan in R-Day eve address

The 'ONOE' plan can promote consistency in governance, prevent policy paralysis, mitigate resource diversion, and reduce the financial burden... DROUPADI MURMU, President

Congress Moves ECI on AAP's Media Post

The Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) on Saturday filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India, accusing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal of posting a defamatory social media post calling several Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders \"dishonest.\"