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Last Chance Saloon For Sharma, Kohli?
Focus will be on the duo when ODI squad for England series is announced in the next few days
First MOC meeting of year discusses LA 2028
THE first Mission Olympic Cell meeting of the year was held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Tuesday but there were no serious discussions about Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) weeding out or additions.
CoinSwitch to Launch ₹600 Cr Recovery Plan for Hack Victims
CRYPTO platform CoinSwitch has launched a ₹600 crore recovery programme to help users impacted by cyberattack on WazirX.
Misbranded cigarette smuggling into India causes annual revenue loss of ₹21k cr
SMUGGLING of misbranded cigarettes from south-east Asian countries into India causes an annual tax revenue loss of ₹21,000 crore, apart from helping finance terrorism, India's biggest cigarette manufacturer has cautioned in a letter to the Union finance ministry, sources said.
Microsoft to invest $3 bn in India, to train 10 mn
Investment aimed at strengthening cloud, AI infrastructure
DPDP Rules prioritises good governance
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritises commitment to citizen-centric governance.
Dec retail auto sales decline 45% MoM
RETAIL automobile sales saw a sharp decline of more than 45% in December 2024 compared to November 2024, despite steep discounts and numerous promotional offers.
VIL to launch 5G network in phased manner, says CEO
VODAFONE IDEA LIMITED (VIL), country's third-largest telecom service provider, is set to launch its 5G network in a phased manner.
Kalyan Jewellers sets target of opening 170 showrooms in FY26
LEADING branded jewellery player Kalyan Jewellers has set a target to open 170 showrooms in FY26.
India becomes 2nd largest diamond mkt, crosses China
BUOYED by the robust growth that has catapulted the country as the world's second-largest diamond market overtaking China in 2024, apex trade promotion body Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) expects the domestic diamond industry to double by 2030 to become a $17 billion industry, while the overall gems and jewellery market will touch $130 billion by then from $85 billion in 2024.
Getty Images, Shutterstock Merge as AI Makes Inroads
GETTY Images is buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company.
Carney, Freeland, LeBlanc Lead Race to Replace Justin Trudeau
CANADIAN Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation after facing an increasing loss of support both within his party and in the country.
10th Anniv of Hebdo Attack Remembered
A decade after Islamic extremist gunmen stormed the offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in a deadly assault that shook France to its core and ignited a global outcry in defense of freedom of speech, the nation paused to honour the victims and renew its resolve to fight for liberty and democracy.
Senior Hamas commander killed in West Bank raid
The Israeli military launched a wave of raids across the occupied West Bank overnight and into Tuesday, killing at least three Palestinians it said were militants a day after a deadly shooting attack.
126 dead, 188 injured, over 1k houses flattened after 6.8 quake in Tibet
Epicentre of the earthquake was in Tingri county where India and Eurasia plates grind each other
Judge Rebuffs Don's Plea for Delay in Sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump remains on track to be sentenced this week in his hush money case after a judge denied his request to halt proceedings while he appeals a ruling that upheld the historic verdict.
30 Arch Gates for Divinity & Devotees at Sangam
TEERTHRAJ Prayagraj, one of the most prominent centres of pilgrimage in India, is all set to welcome the devotees to Mahakumbh 2025 from January 13.
PK lands in ICU, to continue his fast-unto-death
JAN Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has been admitted to ICU of Medanta Hospital in Patna after he complained of acute stomach ache on Tuesday.
Shagun' of ₹21K for no liquor or DJ in marriages of this Bathinda village
TO encourage villagers not to indulge in wasteful expenditure and curb liquor use in marriage functions, the Balo village panchayat in Punjab's Bathinda district has announced to give a cash incentive of ₹21,000 as 'shagun' (token of blessing) to families who won't serve liquor and play DJ music at the ceremonies.
Takht concerned over Dallewal health, seeks legal guarantee to MSP
THE Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of Sikhs, has raised concerns about the declining health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is currently protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border.
IED a deadly weapon for Maoists to target security forces in C'garh
From '20 till '24, troops have detected 1,122 IEDs as part of their counter-offensive warfare
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha will open the portals of Purvodaya
HE Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is all set to begin in the capital city of our state of Odisha from Wednesday.
Udaipur Declaration: Congress set for major organisational shake-up
STUNG by the electoral setbacks in the assembly elections, the Congress is set for a major organisational shake-up in the coming months.
Doval leads India, Malaysia security talk
Two exchange views on global, regional security; will 'deepen cooperation' in counter-terrorism, deradicalisation
India, Maldives to talk on enhancing defence capability
AS a sign of deepening ties between India and the Maldives, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon are meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral defence relations.
SC Agrees to Examine Age Bar for Surrogate Mothers
The Supreme Court on Tuesday decided to examine on February 11 issues over the age bar for surrogate mothers and others under the laws.
Pranab Mukherjee's memorial to come up at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal
OVER four years after the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee, the Centre has approved a \"Samadhi\" (memorial) for him at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, a complex earmarked for the last rites and building commemorative sites of presidents, vice presidents and prime ministers in Delhi.
Shah Launches 'Bharatpol' for Int'l Police Assistance, Urges Agencies to Use Tech
LAUNCHING an online platform 'Bharatpol', developed by the CBI for law enforcement agencies to seek real-time Interpol assistance, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that it was time for crime investigators to use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives.
Gadkari Unveils Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims
AFTER a successful pilot in a couple of states, the Centre will introduce a scheme to facilitate cashless treatment for road accident victims ₹1.5 lakh each, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Tuesday.
Move ahead with times: Cong will shift to new HQ 'Indira Bhawan' on Jan 15
THE much-awaited new headquarters of the Congress, 'Indira Bhawan', will be inaugurated on January 15, said the party on Tuesday.