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U.S. Should Lift Sanctions On Chinese Firms: Wang To Blinken
Washington should lift sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals, and that attempts to de-couple from China would only hurt the United States, China's foreign minister Wang Yi told US secretary of state Antony Blinken.
US Prez Says Ukrainian City's Fall Shows Impact Of Aid Delays
{Ukraine War} Eastern City Of Avdiivka Captured By Russian Forces
It's an honour to direct Raja Shivaji: Riteish Deshmukh
After the success of his directorial debut, Ved (2022), actor Riteish Deshmukh will helm his second film, Raja Shivaji. Thrilled to announce it on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, he says, \"Today, as we celebrate Shiv Jayanti, this is the perfect time to announce Raja Shivaji that's based on the life of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.\"
'MATTER OF GREAT PRIDE TO HAVE PLAYED SHIVAJI'
On the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Sharad Kelkar opens up on playing him on screen; calls it a once in a lifetime role
India shuttlers clinch women's Asia team championships title
Social media posts of India's male shuttlers on reaching Malaysia for the Badminton Asia Team Championships were going viral a week back. As the Thomas Cup champions, all eyes of the badminton world were on them.
Dhull and Sidhu hit tons, Delhi take lead
Centuries by Yash Dhull and Jonty Sidhu helped Delhi take the first-innings lead on Day 3 of their inconsequential Group D Ranji Trophy clash against Odisha here on Sunday.
After China miss, Manika hands India vital win against Hungary
Coming off two defeats in India's battling 3-2 loss to China in the opening group fixture, Manika Batra had a lot riding on her shoulders walking into the final match of the tie against Hungary locked at 2-2. India's top-ranked paddler delivered the result her team desperately needed, defeating Hungarian No. 1 Georgina Pota 3-0 (11-5,14-12, 13-11) in the deciding rubber to give the Indian women's team its first win at the 2024 World Team Table Tennis Championships in Busan on Sunday.
Rahul likely to return; Stokes close to bowling again
KL Rahul is set to return to the middle-order for the fourth Test in Ranchi starting on February 23, after missing the Visakhapatnam and Rajkot matches due to quadriceps and knee issues. \"He seems to be good,\" India skipper Rohit Sharma said on Sunday.
Jaiswal, Sarfaraz sparkle in sublime win
The Mumbai batters, belonging to the same school, are showing the same appetite for runs on the big stage
India's answer to EU carbon tax: green textiles
The textile industry is moving to shed its polluter tag by adopting a 'circular economy in order to avoid being snared by future climate change tax regimes such as the European Union's proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), two persons aware of the plans said.
Key to India Inc's margins forged in Chinese steel
India's steelmakers and user industries are keeping a close watch on the trajectory of Chinese steel exports, which could determine these companies' margins in the coming quarters.
Rising summer airfares fail to deter travellers
Flight tickets turn expensive due to rising demand and lower capacity
Harrison Ford's 'Star Wars' script fetches $13,600
{ UK AUCTION } DRAFT SNAPPED UP BY AN AUSTRIAN COLLECTOR
Over 400 detained for paying tribute to late Alexei Navalny
Over 400 people were detained in Russia while paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died at a remote Arctic penal colony, a prominent rights group reported.
Supporters of Imran clash with police over poll rigging allegations
Supporters of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party have clashed with police in various cities across the country as they staged protests against alleged rigging in the general elections held on February 8.
Israel strikes Gaza as US says it will veto new UNSC ceasefire vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US and international calls for a pathway to Palestinian statehood
India, EU to begin 7th round of discussions on FTA today
THE SIXTH ROUND CONSISTED OF 71 TECHNICAL SESSIONS COVERING 18 OF THE 23 POLICY AREAS AND CHAPTERS
Refrain from going to work: ITLF to govt staff
{CHURACHANDPUR VIOLENCE} GOVT WARNS OF ACTION
TOP COURT TO HEAR PAWAR'S PLEA AGAINST EC DECISION TODAY
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea of Sharad Pawar challenging an Election Commission order recognising the Ajit Pawar-led faction as the real Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
Jaishankar meets China's Wang Yi amid strain in ties
External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met briefly in Germany on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, their first meeting in over six months, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
Mamata takes on BJP by invoking Emergency
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday drew a parallel between arrests made by the Indira Gandhi-led Congress government during Emergency and those being made today by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regime using federal agencies, saying both were done with an eye on electoral gains.
3 TMC ministers meet residents of Sandeshkhali, CM targets BJP
Three West Bengal ministers on Sunday rushed to Sandeshkhali, which has been witnessing violent protests since early this month against allegations of sexual atrocities on women and land grabbing by local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, to speak to the residents about their grievances, even as chief minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for trying to create disturbance in the state.
6 suspected poachers from Myanmar die of starvation, dehydration in Andamans
Bodies of six suspected Myanmarese poachers were found in remote Narcondam island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an officer said on Sunday. It appears that the poachers died of starvation and dehydration on the small volcanic island after they ran out of ration, the official said.
Buzz over Nath son's shift to BJP grows
Speculation continued on Sunday over senior Congressman Kamal Nath and his son Nakul Nath's plans to leave the party, with both leaders not quelling rumours of a possible switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Jharkhand is ready to conduct a caste survey, says new CM
Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren on Sunday announced a caste survey to enumerate the state's caste composition, with officials indicating that the exercise will be held after the Lok Sabha elections in April-May.
3 AAP councillors join BJP as mayor resigns
{CHANDIGARH MAYORAL POLL} AHEAD OF SC HEARING
One alliance is growth-focused, other rooted in corruption: Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday likened the upcoming general elections to the battle of Mahabharata, and said people will have to choose between the \"Kauravas\", represented by the Congress-led INDIA bloc, and the \"Pandavas\", represented by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
SHUT AMID STIR BY FARMERS, RED FORT REOPENS
The historic Red Fort complex, which was closed for visitors about a week ago due to security reasons in view of a farmers' march, has been reopened, PTI reported on Sunday.
AAP announces protest to push water bills scheme
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday announced that it will soon launch protests against the alleged hurdles being put before the implementation of the Delhi Jal Board's One-Time Settlement Scheme for water bill arrears \"at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena\".
Flyover project on busy W Delhi stretch delayed
Commuters using the west Delhi section of the Ring Road between Punjabi Bagh and Moti Nagar are likely to continue to face heavy congestion and delays for at least another three months as the Public Works Department has pushed the deadline for the construction of an elevated corridor between Raja Garden flyover and Punjabi Bagh flyover May 31 this year.