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Lanka arrests 10 fishers from TN, Pondy for crossing IMBL

TEN fishermen from Puducherry's Karaikal and TN were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy on Wednesday night for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in the island nation's waters.

TN to set up 2mn sqft AI facility in Kovai: Stalin

THE state government will set up a facility for artificial intelligence (AI) through a public-private partnership in Coimbatore, said CM M K Stalin on Thursday.

Stir as BJP man booked for threatening beef sellers

THUDIYALUR police on Thursday registered a case against a BJP member who allegedly threatened a Muslim woman and her husband against selling beef from a push-cart eatery near a school and temple at Udaiyampalayam.

4 Die, 44 Hurt as Truck Collides With Bus

K'taka govt bus was ferrying pilgrims from Melmaruvathur to Kolar; 7 bus passengers critical

Delhi tussle puts INDIA bloc in soup

AS the public spat between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) – key players of opposition INDIA bloc – intensifies in the run-up to the Delhi assembly elections, the internal rift within the coalition appears to be deepening.

PM: World listens to India, land of Buddha, democracy

Modi says democracy is ingrained in Indians, urges world leaders to shun war

Hope as Iran reaches kin of slain Yemen man

THERE appears to be a ray of hope for Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse on death row in strife-torn Yemen.

SA20: Skipper Markram aims a threepeat with Sunrisers Eastern Cape

FRESH from playing a key role in helping South Africa qualify for the third edition of the World Test Championship, Aiden Markram has set his sights on a threepeat with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20.

BFI Adopts New Weight Classes

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is conducting the men's national championships here in 10 weight categories, in line with the classification introduced by the breakaway World Boxing.

AFI's big push: De-centralisation of camps

New-look athletics body's one-of-a-kind policy set to encourage inclusivity & have wider pool of players to pick from

Janssen-sational: TN Dragons pip Team Gonasika

JIP JANSSEN slammed a hat-trick to steer Tamil Nadu Dragons to a tight 6-5 win over Team Gonasika in a high-scoring Hockey India League (HIL) clash here on Wednesday.

Selective application undermines credibility of sports governance

PT Usha and sports ministry are at loggerheads over the Indian Golf Union recognition.

Malaysia Open: Prannoy, Sat-Chi Enter Round of 16

HS Prannoy's match, his first since the Paris Olympics, was halted by rain on Tuesday.

Newcastle FC put one foot in League Cup final

NEWCASTLE took a giant stride towards the League Cup final as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon earned a 2-0 semifinal, first leg lead at Arsenal on Tuesday.

SBI Lowers FY25 Economic Growth to 6.3%

The State Bank of India has revised its forecast for India's GDP growth for financial year 2024-25 (FY25) to 6.3%, down from the National Statistical Office's (NSO) projection of 6.4%.

Sebi finds broker with 1,103 fake client codes

MARKET regulator Sebi has found that a little known stock broker, Stockholding Services, which is the broking arm of Stock Holding Corporation of India, made thousands of fake client codes in violation of the mandatory KYC norms.

Govt Revises Nov Gold Import Figs

Downward revision by $5 billion may result in lower trade deficit for the reported month

Sebi Warns Ola Electric Over Lapses in Disclosure Norms

MARKETS regulator Sebi on Wednesday issued an administrative warning to electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric Mobility for violating disclosure norms.

Swiggy, Zomato launch 15-min delivery service

Services available to users in select cities

India must prioritize frontier AI research to drive innovation: Nadella

INDIA must prioritise frontier research in artificial intelligence (AI) and develop foundational models to drive innovation, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said on Wednesday.

Cybersecurity firm Rubrik to open new office in B'luru

INDIA is a critical growth market for us. It is in the midst of a massive digital transformation, and we believe there's a huge opportunity for Rubrik to help secure its digital future, said Bipul Sinha, CEO, chairman, and co-founder of US-based cybersecurity company Rubrik.

Bearish sentiments strong, crucial for Nifty to break resistance at 23,800

DOMESTIC equity market is having a tough start to 2025.

Thousands Flee Raging Los Angeles Fire

MULTIPLE massive wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force early on Wednesday as residents made a desperate escape from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.

US asks court to block 9/11 plea deal

The Biden administration asked a federal appeals court on Tuesday to block a plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed that would spare him the risk of the death penalty in one of the deadliest attacks ever on the United States.

Generative AI Used in Blast Outside Vegas Hotel

THE highly decorated soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI, including ChatGPT, to help plan the attack, Las Vegas police said Tuesday.

Stern warning to free all hostages before Don 2.0

Reiterates threat to Hamas that all hell will else break loose in Gulf

Pawar Rules Out Merger With Nephew's Party

SENIOR Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday scotched all rumors that he and his nephew, Ajit Pawar, were ready to set aside their differences and come together.

Elgar case: Bail to Rona Wilson and Sudhir Dhawale

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted bail to researcher Rona Wilson and activist Sudhir Dhawale, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case in 2018, saying that the trial in the case is yet to start.

Assam Cops Cross Border, Detained by Naga Villagers

The members of an Assam police team were detained for several hours by Nagaland village locals after they had inadvertently crossed the inter-state border during an operation carried out on Tuesday night.

84 Pillars of Faith to Greet Devotees at Maha Kumbh

WITH Mahakumbh just a few days away, 84 red sandstone pillars are engraved on the road to Prayagraj airport.