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Champions League: Thrilling PSG comeback adds to Man City misery

PSG pushed Manchester City to the brink of Champions League elimination after coming from two goals down to win 4-2 on Wednesday, while Arsenal all but secured their place in the last 16.

Markram and Jansen sizzle

AIDEN Markram and Marco Jansen combined to give Sunrisers Eastern Cape a 52-run win over Pretoria Capitals in their SA20 league stage encounter at Gqeberha on Wednesday.

THE EAGLE STAYS IN STARING CONTEST WITH THE BEAR

Given the postures Trump and Putin struck this week, a thaw in US-Russia relations is unlikely anytime soon. Trump is not intent on jettisoning US claims to global hegemony

HC Suggests Exclusive Body for Periyar Conservation

The Kerala High Court suggested on Thursday the establishment of a dedicated authority, akin to the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA), to effectively tackle pollution and conserve the Periyar River.

Keys shocks Swiatek to reach final

MADISON Keys fought back from a set down on Thursday to shock Iga Swiatek in a nail-biter and set up an Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

Ekm-Angamaly Archeparchy urges faithful, priests to stop making false statements

ARCHBISHOP Mar Joseph Pamplany, the Vicar of the Major Archbishop, who has been entrusted with the responsibility of resolving the existing disputes in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archeparchy regarding the implementation of the Uniform Holy Mass, is holding discussions with priests and religious persons of the Archdiocese individually and in small groups.

OLD CHARM, NEW CHARGE

Here are first impressions of Hyundai Creta Electric, which was launched at the recent Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. This one looks set to make the Indian EV market more exciting

Pentagon Deploys 1,500 Troops Along US-Mexico Border

The Pentagon said it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.

ED seizes ₹70cr land linked to former minister

THE Enforcement Directorate attached approximately 101 bighas of land valued at ₹70 crore in Sahaspur area of Dehradun against former Forest Minister and Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat.

Shah in Gujarat: Now, people talk about Hindu identity with pride

HOME Minister Amit Shah on Thursday raised the matter of Hindu pride, observing how unlike in the past people today publicly acknowledge their pride in Hinduism.

A few tweaks in draft sports bill?

THERE might be some changes to the proposed National Sports Governance Bill 2024 before it is tabled in the Parliament.

Wild jumbo falls into well, rescued by forest officials

A WILD ELEPHANT that fell into a 25-foot-deep well on a private property in Odakkayam near Vettilappara in Urangattiri panchayat was rescued by forest officials on Thursday.

MoD Okays Mazagon Dock Bid for P75 Submarines

In a move to add underwater combat capabilities to the Indian Navy, the Centre has identified the manufacturers of the Project 75 India (P-75 I), under which conventional submarines are to be manufactured in India with support from foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEM).

WHY COMMON LAW IS SCEPTICAL OF PHILOSOPHY

T last November's F A Mann Lecture, Justice Philip Sales of the UK Supreme Court offered a compelling philosophical framework for understanding how purpose shapes the creation and interpretation of law.

Rising unsecured loans may pose NPA risks in FY26

THE rising stress levels in unsecured retail loan books of banks can spiral out of control and create asset quality risks this fiscal to the tune of 25% over the past fiscal's level, an international rating agency has warned.

L2: Empuraan Teaser to Be Launched on Aashirvad's 25-Year Celebrations

ONE OF Malayalam film industry's most successful banners, Aashirvad Cinemas is celebrating its 25th anniversary on January 26.

Unity key to realise Viksit Bharat: PM

Commemorating Netaji's birth anniversary, Modi says like people united for Swaraj they must unite for development

Venue changed, Mann to hoist flag in Mohali

PRO-Khalistani graffiti, slogans and flag were found on Nehru stadium walls in Faridkot where Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was to unfurl the National Flag on Republic Day.

A Gray Detective Gets His Start in This Colourful Origins Film

T ONE point in Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse, a classic Gautham Menon-esque heroine enters the world of Dominic. She’s cultured, Bharatanatyam, fluent in Tamil and Malayalam and English too. Dominic, a middle-aged single man, seems rather reserved, and if you have seen Gautham Menon’s Ai: Arindhaal, you won’t find this unfamiliar territory for the filmmaker. Even if initially, this seems like an indulgent digression from the case Dominic is working on, when a revelation is presented, everything changes.

MP's support to Munambam protest, Waqf amendment bill upsets UDF's balancing act

UDF PARTNER and Kerala Congress (Joseph) MP Francis George's assurance to Munambam protesters led by the Church that the party would back the amendments to the Waqf Act proposed by the Centre has landed the Opposition on a sticky wicket.

Boy brings bombs to school, stabs classmate in Puducherry

In a shocking incident at a private school under Reddiarpalayam police station limits, a Class XI student stabbed his classmate during an argument for maligning him over social media.

Want to revive 'family tree' at the click of a mouse? Come to Maha Kumbh

WITH lakhs of people taking holy dip at Maha Kumbh, pandas or traditional priests are busy tracing the roots of devotees through digitised family records in a camp at Sangam.

Why Agentic AI is the next big thing

ANY organisations have now started adopting agentic AI, as it enhances security measures within firms and helps enhance threat detection and more importantly, can act independently and make decisions without human intervention.

Hyderabad FC fight back to stun Jamshedpur FC in ISL

HYDERABAD FC posted a thrilling 3-2 victory over Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium here, on Thursday.

Pak Proposes Sweeping Controls on Social Media

PAKISTAN's lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a controversial bill that will give the government sweeping controls on social media, including sending users to prison for spreading disinformation.

Boman Irani's directorial debut confirms premiere date

BOMAN IRANI's directorial debut The Mehta Boys will be released on Prime Video on February 7, the makers announced on Thursday.

RGV gets 3 months' jail in cheque-bounce case

A Mumbai court convicted filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma and sentenced him to three months of simple imprisonment in a seven-year-old cheque bounce case.

By The Book

In his book, 10 Makers Of The Indian Constitution, author and publisher Karthik Venkatesh takes readers to a time in India's modern history, the initial days when the Constitution was being drafted

Assam all set to be India's next economic powerhouse: Himanta

ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is in Japan for the second edition of business summit Advantage Assam, on Thursday said Assam is set to be India's next economic powerhouse.

Spin it to win it: Varun growing in stature

Gambhir and other leaders in the team has propelled spinner to be more attacking, says former India pacer Balaji