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Investors shrug off muted growth in IT services cos

Are investors of the country's five largest IT services companies getting ahead of themselves?

India's exports to Aus rise 14% in 2023-24

India's exports to Australia grew over 14% in 2023-24 following the implementation of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, describing the deal as \"landmark\".

Govt to deregulate more sectors, reduce red tape

Union budget set to offer road map to reduce compliance burden on businesses

Crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia: Azeri prez

\"Unfortunately, in the first three days we heard only absurd versions from Russia. We witnessed clear attempts to cover up the matter.\" ILHAM ALIYEV, Azerbaijani President

Shock grips families at S Korea's crash site

The stench of gasoline hangs over Muan International Airport. Behind a police cordon, plane seats, suitcases and twisted bits of metal are scattered, close to the wrecked fuselage of Jeju Air flight 2216.

Founder of HBO, Charles Dolan, Passes Away at 98

Charles Dolan, the pay-television pioneer who won the first cable-TV franchise in Manhattan, founded Home Box Office Inc. and later built Cablevision Systems Corp. into the fifth-largest US cable company, has died. He was 98.

Trump Sides With Musk in Right-Wing Row Over H1-B

Donald Trump weighed in on Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country.

Gender Sensitive Policing Needed

Handling of the Anna University sexual assault underscores the gaps in tackling such crimes

Prime Minister Who Let His Actions Speak

Manmohan Singh was a man of few words, and he uttered those precious few words very softly. Opponents used this to paint him as weak, but there are enough instances to the contrary

Azerbaijan crash calls for a thorough probe

Russia's statements over the downing of the Azerbaijani commercial aircraft last week throw up more questions than they answer about an incident in which 38 unsuspecting lives were lost.

Proactive regulation can fight AI washing menace

With the growing reach of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors, concerns have centered on transparency and accountability in the deployment of the technology. However, one area that hasn't received the needed focus is deceptive AI-related claims by companies—what is called AI washing.

How the West's world order lost wider trust

Dualities are commonplace in international politics. Most countries do and say different things in different situations.

A portrait of Rukhsar

Proust Questionnaire with a fellow citizen

'Special place in heart for Kerala': Outgoing guv

KOCHI: Outgoing governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday left Kerala after a controversial five-year tenure, saying that the state will hold a \"very special place\" in his heart and his association with it is lifelong.

Maritime heritage complex project to be completed by 2028: Sonowal

LOTHAL: India's National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat, is progressing as planned, with the first phase of the project set to be completed by 2025 and the full facility expected to open in 2028.

Country Needs Better Laws To Manage Its Plastic Waste

Pink lilies bobbed around me, claiming the waters as their own.

How Maoism-hit landscape of C'garh changed this year

As recently as three years ago, no one would have imagined that one could enter Puvarti village of Sukma district without permission from the Maoists.

RETD IPS Officer Kishore Kunal Dies; Nitish, Yogi Condole Demise

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath on Sunday condoled the death of retired IPS officer and secretary of Patna's Mahavir Mandir Trust, Acharya Kishore Kunal.

Cold wave conditions continue in hill states

Cold wave conditions continued to grip north India on Sunday as many districts in hill states experienced subzero temperatures, officials said.

Isro to launch two satellites today from Sriharikota

AFTER THE DEMONSTRATIONS, THE SATELLITES WILL CONTINUE TO ORBIT THE EARTH FOR STANDALONE MISSIONS FOR NEARLY 2 YEARS

Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister with a vision for nation's growth

With the reforms of 1991, former prime minister Manmohan Singh not only pulled India back from the brink of bankruptcy but also helped the country strut the global stage as a rising economic power.

Bengal DGP Seeks MEA Intervention to Strengthen Passport Verification

We have also pointed out issues related to passport distribution from post offices RAJEEV KUMAR, WB DGP

Jaishankar to Visit Qatar This Week, Review Bilateral Ties

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit Qatar this week for meetings with the West Asian country's top leadership to review bilateral ties and discuss regional issues, the external affairs ministry said on Sunday.

India Under Constant Threats: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday termed India a \"not very lucky\" nation on the security front and urged soldiers to keep a sharp eye on internal and external foes who, he said, are always active.

Modi's principal secy fondly recalls 'professor' Singh from Delhi college

Mishra said his memories with Singh date back to when the latter was teaching at DSE

As court deadline nears, Dallewal continues fast

With less than 48 hours left in the December 31 deadline for the Punjab government to comply with the Supreme Court's directive to persuade farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 34th day on Sunday, to accept medical aid, no breakthrough could be achieved till late in the night despite intensified efforts by the state government.

Protests Erupt Over Annulment of Nine Rajasthan Districts

Protests erupted across Rajasthan on Sunday, a day after the BJP-led government annulled nine districts and three divisions formed by the previous Congress government in the state.

Man dies by suicide in police custody in MP

A 35-year-old Dalit man died in police custody in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh, leading to a judicial probe into the incident and suspension of the police inspector concerned, officials said.

Akhilesh Bats For Ballot Voting, Says EVMs Not 'Trustworthy'

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday called for elections to be conducted using ballot papers as he cited a lack of trust in electronic voting machines (EVMs).

U.P. Man Held for Rape of 5-Year-Old Niece After Brief Encounter: Cops

A man was arrested following an encounter for allegedly raping his five-year-old niece in Shravasti, police said on Sunday.