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Zelenskyy's victory plan sets Ukraine's terms in desperate war against Russia

The victory plan that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will present to the White House this week asks the Biden administration to do something it has not achieved in the two and a half years since Russia invaded Ukraine: act quickly to support Kyiv's campaign.

Extended abuse

The Supreme Court of India, in a monumental judgment on Monday, broadened the scope of child protection laws by ruling that merely viewing child pornographic content is now a criminal offense.

B'desh to hold talks with India over sharing of river: Official

Bangladesh will soon take steps to hold negotiations with India over the sharing of water of transboundary rivers, an adviser of the interim government said on Wednesday.

China test-fires ICBM that can strike US cities

China on Wednesday successfully test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that could hit the US cities, in a rare publicised launch to display its strategic deterrence capability.

Thailand legalises same-sex marriage

Thailand's landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law on Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed.

Sensex hits 85K for 1st time, Nifty scales 26,000 mark

Benchmark Sensex closed above the 85,000 level for the first time while Nifty scaled the 26,000 peak at close on Wednesday as fag-end buying in banking and power shares helped stock markets recoup early losses.

New York court set to hear Trump's appeal

A New York appeals court is set to hear arguments in Donald Trump's fight to overturn a civil fraud judgment that could disrupt his real estate empire and cost him close to a half-billion dollars.

Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 to decriminalise minor offences in Budget session next year: Goyal

The commerce and industry ministry has received a number of inputs from stakeholders and departments to further decriminalise minor offences in the second edition of the Jan Vishwas Bill, expected to be tabled in the Parliament in the Budget session next year, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said.

‘No change in norms for Chinese investments’

Investments from China into India are governed by the existing foreign direct investment (FDI) policy and as of now, there is no change in that, a top government official said on Wednesday.

SEBI approves Hyundai Motor India's Rs 25K cr and Swiggy's Rs 10K cr IPOs

Hyundai's IPO marks the first automaker listing in over two decades

Gold hits all-time high of Rs 77,850; silver soars Rs3K

Gold prices surged Rs 900 to hit a fresh record high of Rs 77,850 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid a rally in precious metal rates in the global markets, according to All India Sarafa Association.

India's foodgrain produce hit 332.22 mt in 2023-24

India's foodgrain production reached a record 332.22 million tonnes in the 2023-24 crop year ended June, driven by bumper wheat and rice output, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.

ADB retains India's growth forecast at 7%

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday retained India's growth forecast for the current fiscal at 7 per cent saying better farm output and higher government spending will boost economic activity.

Coal imports rise to 90.51 mt in Apr-Jul

There is a \"critical need\" for coal imports, and the country has reported a marginal rise of 0.9 per cent to 90.51 mt in the April-July period of FY25, according to an official statement.

Need to crack down on illicit trade: Bittu

Minister of State for Food Processing Industries & Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Wednesday emphasised the need of harsh penalties and cracking down heavily on the nexus of people engaged in illicit trade and activities.

Pant re-enters top 10; Rohit, Kohli slip in ICC Test batting rankings

KING KOHLI IS NOW PLACED AT 12TH IN THE STANDINGS

Punjab FC make it three wins in a row

Goals from Ezequiel Vidal and Filip Mrzljak helped Punjab FC defeat Hyderabad FC 2-0 and make it three wins in a row for the side in the Indian Super League here on Wednesday.

Bangladesh T20Is: Jitesh could pip Kishan for 2nd keeper's slot

Jitesh Sharma could well pip Ishan Kishan for second wicketkeeper's slot in the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 team which will play three T20Is against the Bangladesh starting October 6 in Gwalior.

‘CTRL’ has been a totally unique journey for me: Vikramaditya

He aims to provide an ‘immersive experience’ to the audiences with this movie

I love Indian fans: Chris Hemsworth

The Hollywood superstar appears as a voice actor in 'Transformers One'

‘I was craving for light-hearted shows’

‘Raat Jawaan Hai’ is about three friends

Florence Pugh confronts identity crisis

The makers of 'Thunderbolts', starring Florence Pugh, released the teaser trailer for the much-anticipated film on Tuesday. Directed by Jake Schreier, the superhero film also features Sebastian Stan and David Harbour in the lead roles.

IIM-L, IIT-K TO JOINTLY OFFER PG COURSE IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

IIM Lucknow signed a MoU with IIT Kanpur to jointly launch a postgraduate programme in healthcare management.

IIT MANDI TO AWARD 636 GRADUATES AT 12TH CONVOCATION

IIT Mandi is all set to host its 12th convocation on September 28. Manoj Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) will grace the event as the chief guest.

PUTTING PEOPLE & PLANET FIRST

Balancing profit and purpose comes with concerted efforts to make corporate social responsibility a core value

ISB LAUNCHES 20-MONTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG LEADERS

Students need to submit a valid GMAT, GRE or CAT score

SIX-MONTH CERTIFICATE COURSE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

St. Xavier's College, in association with Chowman, recently announced the launch of a six-month certificate course in hospitality management aimed at shaping the next generation of industry professionals.

IIT Delhi develops advanced electronic devices for data storage

Data encryption and protection are crucial in today's communication systems.

PM Modi meets Zelenskyy, reaffirms commitment to peace efforts in Ukraine

Says deeply concerned by Ukraine conflict