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Djokovic beats Hijikata, storms into second round in Brisbane

Novak Djokovic marked his return to singles action with a dominant win at the Brisbane International, dispatching Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata 6-3, 6-3 at Pat Rafter Arena.

Premier League: Newcastle beat Man Utd, Ipswich stun Chelsea

The Magpies continue winless misery for former European champions, minnows Ipswich spring a surprise against London giants

Kolkata will remain most affordable residential market in India, premium & mid range will also see upward growth in 2025

With yet another year drawing to an end and a whole new year setting in, various stakeholders of the country's real estate sector are looking at how the year gone by played out for them and more importantly how does the new year look to be, what are the promises?

2024: Make in India 2.0 Develops Robust Manufacturing Sector

In the year 2024, Make in India 2.0 developed a robust manufacturing sector across 27 categories with renewed vigour and energy.

India's Fiscal Deficit for Apr-Nov Recorded at ₹8.47 Trillion

India's fiscal deficit for April-November was Rs 8.47 trillion, or 52.5 per cent of the estimate for the financial year, data from the government said.

Powergrid Signs Green Loan Agreement With SMBC

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a 'Maharatna' Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Power, Government of India, has signed a landmark green loan agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) on 31st December 2024 at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, underscoring its pivotal role in India's renewable energy transformation.

Output of 8 key infrastructure sectors slows down to 4.3 pc in Nov

The output of eight key infrastructure sectors slowed down to 4.3 per cent in November 2024 against 7.9 per cent growth registered a year ago, data released by the government said on Tuesday.

Market shows mixed trend on final trading day

About 2,239 shares advanced, 1,571 shares declined, 97 shares were unchanged

Oil and gas industry set for long-term benefits with digitalisation: Report

Digitalisation initiatives could provide long-term benefits to the oil and gas industry globally, a report showed on Tuesday.

Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian 'citizen of the world'

Newly married and sworn as a Naval officer, Jimmy Carter left his tiny hometown in 1946 hoping to climb the ranks and see the world.

South Korean Court Issues Warrants to Detain Impeached President Yoon and Search His Office

A South Korean court issued warrants Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over allegations of rebellion in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law.

New Zealand's Auckland Welcomes the New Year 2025 With Fireworks

Countries in the South Pacific Ocean were the first to ring in the New Year, with midnight in New Zealand striking 18 hours before the ball drop in Times Square in New York

Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine hits multiple targets, including Kyiv

Russia launched an aerial attack on Ukraine on Tuesday, striking the capital and other regions with multiple missiles and drones.

'No heating, no light': Moldovans fear looming energy shortage as Russia halts gas supplies

On a frigid morning in Moldova's capital, 39-year-old postal worker Petru Murzin braces for a difficult winter as he fears a looming energy shortage could leave many Moldovans with \"no heating, no light.\"

Chinese hackers accessed workstations and documents in a 'major' cyber incident, Treasury says

Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday.

Assam Govt to Begin Transfer of Employees Through Online Portal

The Assam government will open a mutual transfer portal for its grade 3 and 4 employees, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.

Wild elephant hit by speeding train in Tripura succumbs to injuries

A 35-year-old wild elephant, critically injured by a speeding train in Tripura's Khowai district, succumbed to its injuries late Monday night, officials said on Tuesday.

V K Singh to assume Mizoram Governorship on 9 January

General Vijay Kumar Singh, former Chief of Army Staff, will officially assume office as the Governor of Mizoram on 9 January.

Leaders of Sharad Pawar's NCP mull merger with Ajit's faction

Party's MPs, MLAs plan to present their case for going with the govt in power at a meeting next week

Teen prodigy Ayaan Sajad aims to revive Kashmir's Sufi heritage amid modern trends

While many teenagers in Kashmir are increasingly gravitating towards modern influences, with hip-hop and global trends taking center stage, 13-year-old Ayaan Sajad (photo centre) is determined to breathe new life into the fading Sufi cultural heritage of the region.

'Zero Poverty' campaign gains momentum in UP to meet 2 October 2025 deadline

Uttar Pradesh is on track to become a poverty-free state by 2 October, 2025 with the government aiming to identify extremely poor families across the state to ensure that they benefit from various government schemes during the period.

Undying commitment to human rights

In December 1978, Jimmy Carter—who has died aged 100—outlined his belief that American strategic decisions abroad should be shaped by an adherence to human rights.

A giant among men

In an age of political theatrics and grandstanding, Dr. Manmohan Singh was an anomaly. A leader of few words but profound actions, his life—now etched in the annals of Indian history—was defined by a quiet resolve that reshaped the destiny of a nation.

Swadeshi Turns 120

'Bengal united is a power; Bengal divided will pull in several different ways. That is perfectly true and is one of the merits of the scheme,' wrote HH Risley in one of his notes on 6 December 1904. 'The only rejoinder that I can think of is that Bengal is very densely populated; that Eastern Bengal is the most populated portion, that it needs room for expansion and that it can only expand towards the East. So far from hindering national development we are really giving it greater scope, and enabling Bengal to absorb Assam,' added the civil servant who had contributed immensely to ethnographic studies on India. These words, often quoted in different contexts, attained a degree of notoriety.

H1-B Dilemma

The H1-B visa debate has reignited, bringing to light the conflicting views on skilled immigration to the US among prominent figures and political factions.

Viet Nam's defence diplomacy

In the 1980s, Viet Nam began demobilising its forces and modernising its military, prioritising the navy and air force.

Indian Navy marks key milestone with keel laying of third cadet training ship

The keel laying ceremony for the third Cadet Training Ship, Yard 18005, was held recently at the M/s L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli.

Controversies Dominated Year 2024 in Telangana

From phone-tapping allegations to the demolition of actor Nagarjuna's convention center, and from a Telangana minister's offensive comments on Naga Chaitanya-Samantha Ruth Prabhu's divorce to the arrest of actor Allu Arjun for a stampede at a theatre, controversies dominated 2024 in Telangana.

HC extends relief to KTR from arrest

High Court directed the ACB not to arrest him till the verdict was pronounced

TN Varsity Sexual Assault Case: BJP Padayatra to Press for Justice

Continuing to keep up the heat on the DMK government of MK Stalin over the sexual assault of a girl student in the prestigious Anna University, in the heart of Chennai, the BJP on Tuesday announced a padayatra from Madurai to press for justice for the victim.