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Djokovic Claims He Was Poisoned Before Deportation

Novak Djokovic has claimed that he was \"poisoned\" by lead and mercury in his food while he was briefly held in Melbourne in 2022 before being deported on the eve of the Australian Open.

India's Economy Projected to Grow 6.6% in 2025: UN

The Indian economy is projected to expand by 6.6% in 2025, primarily supported by robust private consumption and investment, according to a United Nations report that said economic growth in South Asia is expected to remain robust this year mainly driven by the \"strong performance\" in India.

Appliances industry seeks second round of PLI

The appliances and consumer electronics industry has urged the government to bring a second round of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for high-value components like compressors and motors and rationalise taxes.

Tata Capital, IIFL Could Tap Dollar Bond Market Next Week

Two Indian non-banking finance companies (NBFC) could raise about $900 million through the US dollar bond market by the end of next week, merchant bankers aware of the developments said on Friday.

Vedanta Secures $300 Million Loan for Debt Refinancing

The Proceeds Will Refinance Outstanding 2024 and 2026 Bonds and Meet Other Debt-Servicing Obligations

Lenders Clamour for Durable Liquidity Infusion from RBI

Indian lenders have asked the central bank to infuse durable liquidity into the banking system in the wake of the significant dip in a key measure of liquidity, six treasury officials said.

Vodafone Exits Indus Towers, Sells Shares Worth ₹2,800 Cr

British telecom firm Vodafone has sold its entire stake in Indus Towers for ₹2,800 crore, the telecom infrastructure firm said on Friday.

IIP Growth Hits 6-Month High of 5.2% in November

India's industrial production (IIP) growth accelerated to a six-month high of 5.2% year-on-year in November 2024, riding on the increased festive demand and pick up in manufacturing sector, according to the official data released on Friday.

SBI Chief Calls for Institution to Track Fund Use by MSMEs

State Bank of India chairman C.S. Setty on Friday pitched for the creation of a market infrastructure institution to track the end-use of funds borrowed or raised as equity by small businesses.

Capital Markets Set for a ₹14 Lakh Cr Boom in FY25

Buch appreciated the resource mobilisation by DIIs over the last few years

Meta Used Pirated Books to Train AI: Authors

Meta Platforms used pirated versions of copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence systems with approval from its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, a group of authors alleged in newly disclosed court papers.

Los Angeles fire deaths at 10 as National Guard called in

Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, authorities said, as California's National Guard soldiers readied to hit the streets to help quell disorder.

Security Chief of South Korea's Impeached Prez Yoon Resigns

South Korea's presidential security chief resigned on Friday as he faced questioning over why his guards prevented the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, and as investigators prepared to make a fresh arrest attempt.

Musk hosts German far-Right leader on X ahead of elections

US tech billionaire Elon Musk doubled down Thursday on his full-throated support for the far-Right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), promoting its leader Alice Weidel during a livestream on X in his latest intervention in European politics.

Musk Eyes $1 TN U.S. Spending Cut, Walking Back Earlier Goal

Elon Musk, who has been tasked by President-elect Donald Trump to lead a government efficiency commission, has acknowledged his goal of slashing federal spending would be tricky — now eyeing $1 trillion in cuts, half his original goal.

Putin Ready For Talks With Incoming US Prez: Kremlin

The Kremlin said Friday that President Vladimir Putin was open to talks with Donald Trump, after the incoming US president said a meeting between the pair was being set up.

Canada party to pick its leader on March 9

The Liberal Party has officially announced that the leadership contest to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be held on March 9.

Last Two Years Crossed 1.5°C Warming Limit: EU

The last two years exceeded on average a critical warming limit for the first time as global temperatures soar \"beyond what modern humans have ever experienced\", Europe's climate monitor said on Friday.

Through food, you can go almost anywhere

On her latest book, and why food is one of the best ways to explore history

Awakening readers to good literature

The Politics of Modern Indian Language Literature by MK Raghavendra attempts to understand the relationship between bhasha writing and national culture

To a green thought in a green shade

Delhi may have been declared unlivable by those who can afford to escape, but for those who have to stay on, respite comes in the form of the city's gardens.

CLASS II STUDENT DIES IN WEST CHAMPARAN DIST

An eight-year-old class II student died mysteriously on the premises of a private school in Bihar's West Champaran district on Thursday evening, police said.

Youth Dies By Suicide In Bihar's Supaul After Failing In CTET

A 30-year-old man died by suicide in Bihar's Supaul district on Thursday evening after failing to clear CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test), police said.

Darbhanga to host CM Nitish's Pragati Yatra today

CM Nitish is undertaking Pragati Yatra ahead of the Assembly polls in 2025

Vigilance Raid Ends Against Accountant in DA Case in Bihar's Aurangabad Dist

The Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) on Thursday evening conducted searches at the residence and office of Manoj Kumar Singh, an accountant at Sachchidanand Sinha College in Aurangabad, following a complaint, alleging that he had amassed assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, officials said.

Voices that represented the golden era of romanticism

Within the span of two weeks, Malayalam has lost two illustrious artists who were the finest representatives of the romantic tradition that greatly defined popular taste in the 20th century.

3 Held With 1.5kg Gold, ₹22L Cash At Gujarat Border: Cops

Three people were arrested on Friday with nearly 1.5 kilograms of gold and around ₹22.5 lakh in cash in Dungarpur district near the Rajasthan-Gujarat border, police said on Friday.

Ensure justice to queer people

Apex court shuts door on legalising same-sex marriages. Political class must reset the rules

Between the rich and the poor, the middle is stuck

THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE FOR MIDDLE INDIA. WE ARE THE BOXERS OF ANIMAL FARM WHO WILL WORK HARDER TO KEEP PAYING FOR ALL THOSE WHO DON'T. FOR THOSE WHO STAY OUTSIDE THE TAX NET

Draft Rules Suggest DPDP Act Is a Work in Progress

The DPDP Act Was Made Into a Simple Barebones Draft With Promise of Ease of Implementation and Clarity Through Rules, Which Were to Spell Out the Privacy Protections and Lay Down Modalities for Availing the Same