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Vidarbha set up final with Karnataka
HUNDREDS by Dhruv Shorey and Yash Rathod found a perfect ally in in-form Karun Nair's brutal fifty as Vidarbha outclassed Maharashtra by 69 runs to enter the Vijay Hazare Trophy final here on Thursday. Vidarbha will face four-time champions Karnataka in the title clash here on Saturday.
EC asks political parties to disclose, label AI content used in campaigns
AMID electioneering in Delhi, the Election Commission (EC) has issued an advisory for political parties to use artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content in campaigning in \"responsible and transparent\" ways.
Six Die in Bull Sports on Pongal's Last Day
SIX people, including five spectators, a bull owner, and two bulls, lost their lives during jallikattu and manjuvirattu events held across Tamil Nadu on the final day of the three-day Pongal festivities.
RIL profit surges 7% to ₹18,540 cr; Jio ARPU rises to ₹203 on tariff hike
BILLIONAIRE Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday reported a 7% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹18,540 crore during the third quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q3FY25).
Embracing innovation key to success
EMPHASISING the transformative power of innovation, former union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlighted how success, whether for individuals, organisations, or governments, will be determined by the ability to embrace it.
LTIMindtree net profit falls 7% to ₹1,085 crore
LTIMindtree on Thursday posted a 7.1% decline in its consolidated net profit for the December quarter to ₹1,085 crore compared to ₹1,169 crore reported in the year-ago period.
Southeast Asia's smallest baby discharged after 100 days
WHEN Nova was born on September 19 last year, parents Kerin Durom and Sujisha, natives of Palluruthy, were deeply concerned. Weighing only 350 grams at birth, Nova was considered to be the smallest baby in Southeast Asia.
Sports Ministry calls for meeting with IOA and NSFs
AFTER the tussle between the Indian Olympic Association president and the sports ministry over the affiliation of two different Indian Golf Union bodies, the parties are set to meet at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on January 21.
17-yr-old found dead at Thrissur children's home, inmate detained
The alleged murder of a 17-year-old boy at Government Children's Home at Ramavarmapuram in Thrissur by another juvenile has shocked the rest of the inmates.
Dilip Saikia set to become BJP's Assam president
THE Assam government has detected 220 rat-hole coal mines in the Umrangso area of Dima Hasao district even as the flooded coal mine still has 11 crore litres of water, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
NEET-UG to be held in pen and paper mode in a single day and shift: NTA
Uniform medical exam
WHIL: Odisha beat Bengal in shootout
Jocelyn Bartram saved three attempts to help the Odisha Warriors win the penalty shootout 3-2 after their Women's Hockey India League match against the Bengal Tigers ended 1-1.
Winged wonders @ Durbar Hall
BIRDS have long been an integral part of folklore and culture across the globe, carrying myths passed down through generations. At Durbar Hall Art Gallery, a glimpse into these tales and their beauty is offered through a collection of magnificent bird clicks by Raghav Mehta, a wildlife photographer from Punjab.
₹3K cr deal inked on surface-to-air missiles for Navy
THE Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of medium-range surface-to-air missiles for the Indian Navy at a cost of around ₹2,960 crore.
Infy profit up 11% to ₹6.8k crore; revenue guidance increased
IT services company Infosys on Thursday posted a 11.4% growth in net profit at ₹6,806 crore for the third quarter ending December 2024, beating Street estimates, compared to ₹6,106 crore in the same quarter last year.
RBI Updates List of Upper Layer Non-Banks, Includes Tata Capital; Retains Tata Sons
The Reserve Bank has announced the list of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) in the upper layer under scale-based regulation for the 2024-25, adding Tata Capital to the list.
Varun Dhawan starts shooting for Border 2
VARUN DHAWAN has started shooting for Border 2, the makers announced through a social media post on Thursday.
US short seller Hindenburg Research shuts shop
HINDENBURG RESEARCH, the US-based short seller that accused India's Adani Group of manipulating stock prices and accounting fraud, on Thursday announced disbanding the firm.
Petrol demand set to increase 6.6% in FY26
DOMESTIC demand for petroleum products is projected to hit a record 252.9 million tonnes in FY26, a 4.65% increase from the 241.8 million tonnes expected for FY25, as per the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).
Row over influencer joining sadhus' Shahi march
CONTROVERSIES dogged 30-year-old influencer Harsha Richchariya since she arrived at the Mahakumbh claiming to be a sadhvi.
South Korean court rejects petition to release Yoon
LAWYERS for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol failed in their court effort to secure his release on Thursday, a day after he was detained at his residence for questioning over rebellion allegations linked to his martial law declaration last month.
It's a wrap for Indrans & Madhoo's film
INDRANS AND MADHOO'S upcoming film has completed principal photography after a 28-day shoot in Varanasi.
Three Of A Family Hacked To Death In Chendamangalam
Children manage to escape; 28-year-old neighbour, a habitual offender, arrested; he committed the crime following a grudge over police complaint, say cops
8th Central Pay Panel Gets Nod
Union Cabinet okays proposal; panel chairman, members to be appointed soon
HC: Workplace Law Must Also Tackle Intersectional Bias Against Women
SIT probing Hema Committee report received 8 more complaints, state govt tells court
Saif Ali Khan stabbed inside home, is 'safe'
BOLLYWOOD star Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times inside his home in Mumbai's Bandra early Thursday morning by an intruder armed with a knife.
Dominant Sindhu lifts home crowd
NEW coach, new season and a new beginning. PV Sindhu has spent countless days dedicating her life to badminton but the ongoing India Open marked a fresh sojourn for her.
Final hearing of appeals in Godhra train burning case set for February 13
THE Supreme Court will have, on February 13, a final hearing of appeals filed by the Gujarat government and several convicts against the Gujarat High Court order in the 2002 Godhra train burning case.
Amicus curiae suggests regulatory authority for entertainment industry
THE AMICUS curiae appointed by the Kerala High Court has filed a report suggesting to constitute Kerala Entertainment Industry Regulatory Authority (KEIRA), an overarching body to regulate and develop the entertainment industry.
Spl privileges for Boby: Prisons dept launches probe
THE PRISONS department on Thursday launched an inquiry into the allegation that businessman Boby Chemmanur was given special privileges at the District Jail in Kakkanad.