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30 unsung heroes among 113 to receive Padma Shri awards

The Union government on Saturday announced 113 awardees for the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian award, including 30 unsung heroes for their exemplary achievements in diverse fields ranging from folk music, yoga to sports.

Tilak Varma surmounts England's speed test, India lead T20I series 2-0

Generally, most visiting sides simply try to replicate the home team's success formula - spin.

Arshdeep T20I Cricketer of the Year

Indian left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh was on Saturday crowned the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024 for his influential role in the team's World Cup title triumph which cemented his reputation as one of the leading short format bowlers.

Hamas Swaps 4 Israeli Soldiers in Exchange for 200 Palestinians

Four female Israeli soldiers who were taken in the attack that sparked the war in Gaza returned to Israel on Saturday after Hamas militants paraded them before a crowd of thousands in Gaza City and handed them over to the Red Cross.

2 Kirti Chakras Among 93 Gallantry Awards for Forces

National honour 398 Total gallantry awards and military decorations have been approved for security personnel

The film at crossroads

Good intentions are only one half of filmmaking. The other half is science. It takes knowledge, experience and craft to represent reality. Getting this right is vital, writes Balraj Sahni

350k pucca houses, insurance for gig workers part of BJP manifesto

BJP's promises for Capital

Parade that announced the birth of the Republic

n Republic Day today, as the 76th Republic Day Parade rolls down the imposing Kartavya Path (earlier Raj Path), how many of you know where this celebration and Parade took place on the same day in 1950? Few eyewitnesses remain, and most, including myself, were not born then.

Aditya, Amrita bag singles titles in national pickleball

Top seed Aditya Ruhela defeated ninth seed Harsh Mehta in straight games to lift the PRO Open men's singles title while Amrita Mukherjee defeated Rakshikha Ravi to bag the women's title in the fourth edition of IPA Pickleball Nationals at Bennett University on Saturday.

Man accused of killing 5 of family shot dead in encounter

A POLICE TEAM TRACKED DOWN THE ACCUSED ON SATURDAY AFTER WHICH AN ENCOUNTER ENSUED

Atishi Unfurls National Flag At Delhi R-Day Function

Chief minister Atishi on Saturday unfurled the national flag at Delhi's Republic Day event at Chhatrasal Stadium in Model Town, north Delhi, where she elaborated on the work done by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government.

Row as BJP Dunks Cutout of Kejriwal in Yamuna River

The tussle between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the pollution in the Yamuna River took a fresh turn on Saturday when BJP leader Parvesh Verma immersed a cutout of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in the river, which the AAP called a \"desperate attempt to draw attention\".

Congress, AAP battle over bus procurement 'scam'

The addition of 250 buses to the order without cabinet approval raised suspicion. What was being hidden by Kejriwal? DELHI CONGRESS

Cops Who Thwarted Amarnath Yatra Attack Among Awardees

Former J&K SSP Balwal and IG Kumar Were Instrumental in Eliminating a Pakistani Terrorist and His Kashmiri Associate in Srinagar in 2022

'I WILL MAKE A PATRIOTIC SONG SOON

From shooting to overnight fame in mid-2000s and ruling music charts to seeing a stark dip in his career owing to healthrelated challenges and personal life ordeals, rapper-singer Yo Yo Honey Singh's life is like a film's storyline.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai face early exit after shock loss

In an eventful day of Ranji Trophy, Jammu & Kashmir bagged the headlines by registering an upset win over 42-time champions Mumbai while Haryana stormed into the quarter-finals by crushing Bengal.

Hegseth Sworn In As Def Sec In Senate After Dramatic Vote

Pete Hegseth was sworn in Saturday as the nation's 29th secretary of defense, quickly joining President Trump's Cabinet after a dramatic late-night vote in the Senate installed him as the Pentagon's leader.

Liverpool rout Ipswich as Arsenal defeat Wolves

Cody Gakpo struck twice as Premier League leaders Liverpool thrashed Ipswich 4-1 to maintain their six-point lead over Arsenal, who survived Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card to snatch a 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday.

AQI improves, but likely to worsen with drop in temp

The Capital's air quality improved on Saturday, supported by strong northwesterly (NW) winds, with the air quality index (AQI) remaining in the \"moderate\" category for the second consecutive day.

What will Trump 2.0 do to contain Tehran?

Donald Trump's return as United States (US) president has already re-shaped geopolitical and diplomatic engagements in West Asia.

Trump mulls scrapping FEMA, vows disaster aid for N Carolina, California

US President Donald Trump on Friday floated shuttering the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a trip to disaster areas in North Carolina and California, where he pledged government support and sparred with Democratic officials.

9 HELD IN KIDNEY TRANSPLANT RACKET IN HYD

The Rachakonda police in Telangana on Saturday announced the arrest of nine people in connection with the alleged illegal kidney transplant racket, while another six accused are still absconding, even as state health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha ordered a comprehensive inquiry by Crime Investigation Department (CID) into the racket that has links to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

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