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January 21, 2025

Freebies not sustainable in long run, says Dikshit

FORMER MP and Congress candidate from the New Delhi constituency Sandeep Dikshit has sounded an alarm over the growing culture of freebies terming it \"unsustainable\".

1 min

Lifer till death for RG Kar accused

A Sealdah court on Monday sentenced Sanjay Roy, the lone accused in the horrific rape-murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August last year, to life imprisonment till death.

1 min

TRUMP 2.0 BEGINS

● NATIONAL EMERGENCY DECLARED AT U.S.-MEXICO BORDER ● A RAFT OF EXECUTIVE ORDERS EXPECTED

2 mins

Skywatch time as rare celestial show begins; 7 planets to align in March

IN a rare celestial event, seven planets of the Solar System will align by March this year.

1 min

It's official: 699 candidates in fray, highest 23 from New Delhi seat

THE February 5 elections will see 699 candidates vying for 70 seats, with the final list announced after the withdrawal deadline on Monday. Among these, the New Delhi constituency, where AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal is contesting his fourth election, has the highest number of candidates at 23.

1 min

U'KHAND CABINET CLEARS UCC RULES

THE Uttarakhand Cabinet on Monday approved the Uniform Civil Code's (UCC) regulations, close to a year after the legislation was passed by the state assembly.

1 min

Who will head Haryana Sikh gurdwara panel?

THE independents winning over half the seats in the elections for the first Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC), raises an important question—who will form the executive body?

1 min

₹10 cr defamation suit against Atishi, Singh

SENIOR Delhi Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit, the party's candidate for the New Delhi constituency, has initiated civil and criminal defamation proceedings against Chief Minister Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh.

1 min

Parties in race to hike aids, but field only 12% women

Out of 210 candidates contesting in 70 constituencies, only 26 are females

1 min

AAP Questions Parvesh Verma's 'Surging' Assets

AAM Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a scathing critique of BJP's New Delhi assembly candidate Parvesh Verma on Monday, questioning the dramatic rise in his assets over the past five years.

AAP Questions Parvesh Verma's 'Surging' Assets

1 min

BJP exposes poor condition of 50,000 flats

A day after AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal announced plans to launch a housing welfare scheme for sanitation workers, Delhi BJP on Monday live-streamed the deteriorating condition of 50,000 central government-built flats in the Bawana JJ Cluster area.

BJP exposes poor condition of 50,000 flats

1 min

Rahul flags AIIMS woes to Nadda, Atishi

DAYS after his visit to the AIIMS, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote to Union Health Minister J P Nadda and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, flagging the condition of hundreds of patients and their family members outside AIIMS and sought concrete steps to resolve this \"humanitarian crisis\".

Rahul flags AIIMS woes to Nadda, Atishi

1 min

Transgender candidate: HC seeks police response on protection plea

The High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Police, seeking their response to a petition filed by transgender candidate Rajan Singh, who is contesting Delhi State Assembly elections from Kalkaji.

Transgender candidate: HC seeks police response on protection plea

1 min

Reply to AAP MLA's bail plea, HC tells state

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought a response from the State on a bail plea filed by AAP MLA Naresh Balyan, who was arrested under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).

1 min

SC Takes Tough Stand on Tahir's Petition

All such persons should be barred from contesting elections, the Supreme Court on Monday remarked as it deferred to January 21 the hearing on a plea filed by former councillor and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain who has sought interim bail to campaign for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls.

SC Takes Tough Stand on Tahir's Petition

1 min

'Do not press the lotus button'

Kejriwal lists benefits being received by residents and compares situation in BJP-ruled states

'Do not press the lotus button'

1 min

'Kejriwal biggest tool of BJP, has lowered politics'

CONGRESS leader Sandeep Dikshit is pitted against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and BJP's Parvesh Verma from the New Delhi constituency

3 mins

Spreading canard: BJP slams AAP over 'blank' book

AS AAP launched a \"blank\" book, 'BJP Ki Uplabdhiyan' (BJP's achievements), as a jibe at BJP's \"unfulfilled\" promises, the saffron party on Monday hit back, saying the AAP leaders can't see development works completed by the Centre as they are busy spreading misinformation.

1 min

Stalin seeks CMs' support to oppose UGC regulations

IN a bid to unite the voices against two controversial draft regulations released recently by the University Grants Commission, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday wrote a letter to the CMs of all opposition-ruled states, urging them to pass a resolution in their respective Assemblies against the regulations.

Stalin seeks CMs' support to oppose UGC regulations

1 min

Greeshma sentenced to death for Sharon murder

THE Neyyattinkara Additional Sessions Court on Monday awarded a death sentence to S S Greeshma, 24, for murdering her boyfriend Sharon Raj by administering him an ayurvedic concoction laced with a lethal herbicide in 2022.

Greeshma sentenced to death for Sharon murder

1 min

Hyd youth shot dead in US after rented car stolen

A 26-year-old youth from Hyderabad was shot dead in Washington DC on Sunday.

1 min

Naidu woos investors at Davos

Andhra CM showcases skilled workforce, business-friendly policies and infra advantages

Naidu woos investors at Davos

1 min

TIME FOR BADMINTON TO LOOK BEYOND SENIORS

THE gap between elite shuttlers and India's top singles players is slowly widening. The top Chinese, Korean, Malaysian, Thai and Indonesian players are edging ahead. The difference in class and temperament is stark.

1 min

THE NEED TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY WITHIN LGBTQIA+

DONALD Trump's recent statements about abolishing \"transgender lunacy\" and emphasizing binary gender identities have sparked widespread concern.

THE NEED TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY WITHIN LGBTQIA+

3 mins

EVERY STEP YOU TAKE, THEY'LL BE WATCHING YOU

There are many lessons from the work-life balance debate. One is for leaders to watch their words. Another is to recognise the generational shift in attitude towards work

EVERY STEP YOU TAKE, THEY'LL BE WATCHING YOU

4 mins

PROTRACTED GOVT-GUV STANDOFF DISHONOURS GOVERNANCE, DECORUM

IN the three years and four months that R N Ravi has been governor of Tamil Nadu, his conflicts with the ruling DMK government have become a wearying matter of public discourse, with the Raj Bhavan appearing bent on thwarting every other act of the elected government.

1 min

Birla expresses concern over short duration of Parliament sessions

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday expressed concern and anguish over planned disruptions of House proceedings, decline in the number of sittings, and erosion of dignity and decorum of legislatures across the country.

1 min

Ahead of Belagavi rally, Cong seeks Bhagwat's apology over I-Day speech

AS the Congress is set to hold 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally in Karnataka's Belagavi, the party reiterated its demand that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat must apologise for the 'anti-national' statement he delivered on the freedom movement.

Ahead of Belagavi rally, Cong seeks Bhagwat's apology over I-Day speech

1 min

Dalits not duly represented in higher judiciary

JUSTICE (R) C T Ravikumar, who became the fourth Dalit judge to be elevated to the Supreme Court, retired on January 5 after serving three years in the top court.

Dalits not duly represented in higher judiciary

2 mins

R-Day parade to have an extra dose of art & culture

THE government is working towards widening the portrayal of the nation's societal and cultural landscape while still preserving the military and martial spirit of the Republic Day parade, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh stated on Monday.

R-Day parade to have an extra dose of art & culture

2 mins

Defamation proceedings against Rahul stayed

THE Supreme Court on Monday stayed trial court proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed against him for alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

1 min

Hope beckons as blood cancer therapy launched

OFFERING new hope to patients facing aggressive blood cancers, India launched the first global CAR T-cell therapy for adult B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL), a kind of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system.

Hope beckons as blood cancer therapy launched

2 mins

Cops told to probe ex-minister son's role

Lakhimpur Kheri victims' family members allege accused tried to influence the witnesses, SP asked to file report

1 min

5 Cops Held Responsible for Badlapur 'Fake' Encounter

Magistrate Report Says No Fingerprints of Deceased Found on the Gun

1 min

Army Man Killed in Encounter in J&K's Sopore

A soldier has been killed in the ongoing gunfight between militants and armed forces in Zaloora, Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Monday.

1 min

5.2K birds of 117 species in Uttarakhand's Asan wetland

IN a significant citizen science effort, a bird counting campaign at the Asan Wetland in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand has yielded impressive results, with volunteers identifying 5,225 birds across 117 different species.

5.2K birds of 117 species in Uttarakhand's Asan wetland

2 mins

Gift to US: Surat bizman creates Trump replica in lab-grown diamond

A Surat-based diamond businessman has created a replica of Donald Trump using a 4.30-carat lab-grown diamond.

Gift to US: Surat bizman creates Trump replica in lab-grown diamond

1 min

UP nod to RDA in cabinet meeting at Maha Kumbh likely

THE proposed meeting of Yogi cabinet at Mahakumbh on Wednesday, January 22, is likely to provide a major boost not only to the economic development of Prayagraj but also to neighbouring districts.

UP nod to RDA in cabinet meeting at Maha Kumbh likely

1 min

Meghalaya Mob Attempts to Attack School, Curfew Imposed

CURFEW was clamped in areas falling under the Mawkynrew village in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district on Monday following an incident of mob violence involving a school.

1 min

Admin bans community feasts in village hit by mysterious deaths

EVEN as the high-level inter-ministerial team visited remote Budhal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Monday to ascertain the cause of the 17 deaths in three families due to a mysterious illness, the administration sealed the spring in the affected village after water samples from it tested positive for a few pesticides and insecticides and also banned community feasts in the village.

Admin bans community feasts in village hit by mysterious deaths

1 min

NIMAS team finishes Arunachal leg of Brahmaputra rafting expedition

A team of the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) has achieved a milestone by completing the Arunachal Pradesh leg of the historic Brahmaputra River Rafting Expedition.

NIMAS team finishes Arunachal leg of Brahmaputra rafting expedition

1 min

Iranian court hands death sentence to popular singer for blasphemy

AN Iranian court has sentenced popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to death on appeal after he was convicted of blasphemy, local media reported on Sunday.

Iranian court hands death sentence to popular singer for blasphemy

1 min

Billionaires' wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before

The wealth of billionaires grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, a top anti-poverty group said on Monday as some of the world's political and financial heavyweights prepared for an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

Billionaires' wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before

1 min

South Africa Police Hunt for Kingpin of Illegal Mining

POLICE in South Africa said Monday they had launched a manhunt for the alleged \"kingpin\" behind an illegal mining operation where scores of bodies have been recovered after he escaped from custody.

1 min

Israel Frees 90 Captives; Palpable Relief, Fear in Gaza

AFTER 15 months of collective grief and anxiety, three Israeli hostages left Hamas captivity and returned to Israel, and dozens of Palestinian prisoners walked free from Israeli jails, leaving both Israelis and Palestinians torn between celebration and fear, and stirred modest hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war.

Israel Frees 90 Captives; Palpable Relief, Fear in Gaza

1 min

Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley to Guard Against Don's 'Revenge'

Pope Francis Calls Trump's Proposal of Deporting Immigrants a Disgrace

Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley to Guard Against Don's 'Revenge'

2 mins

Pope Francis calls Trump's proposal of deporting immigrants a disgrace

Pope Francis said Donald Trump's plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants would be a \"disgrace,\" as he weighed in on the incoming U.S. president's pledges nearly a decade after calling him \"not Christian\" for wanting to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border.

1 min

Indian Overseas Bank net profit rises 21% on better asset quality, recoveries

CHENNAI-based public sector lender Indian Overseas Bank has reported a close to 21% increase in net income at ₹874 crore for the December quarter of the current financial year (FY25), boosted by improved asset quality and higher recoveries.

Indian Overseas Bank net profit rises 21% on better asset quality, recoveries

1 min

Will be key player in electric 3-wheeler market: TVS

CHENNAI-based auto major TVS Motor has set its sight on becoming a key player in the rapidly-growing electric three-wheeler market within the next three quarters.

Will be key player in electric 3-wheeler market: TVS

2 mins

Karur Vysya Bank profit jumps over 20% on loan growth

Robust loan growth and better asset quality helped the Tamil Nadu-based old-generation private sector lender Karur Vysya Bank to report an over 20% jump in net income at ₹496 crore in the December quarter, up from ₹412 crore in the year ago period.

1 min

Tax sops likely for brownfield projects

FACED with slow uptake in private investment, the government may announce some tax sops in the Budget this year for encouraging new investments by companies.

1 min

MRPL Reports 28% Decline in Net Profit to ₹304 Crore

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) reported a 28% decline in its net profit to ₹304 crore for the third quarter of FY25.

MRPL Reports 28% Decline in Net Profit to ₹304 Crore

1 min

Zomato Reports 57% Decline in Net Profit, Revenue Rises 64%

Food delivery company Zomato on Monday reported a 57% fall in its consolidated net profit for Q3FY25 to ₹59 crore as against ₹138 crore in Q3FY24.

Zomato Reports 57% Decline in Net Profit, Revenue Rises 64%

1 min

IT cos see revival in discretionary demand, deal wins

IT services companies have now started witnessing early signs of revival in discretionary spending and CEOs of top IT companies are optimistic about strong deal wins in coming quarters.

IT cos see revival in discretionary demand, deal wins

1 min

RBI Eases Settlement Guidelines for ARCs

THE Reserve Bank has provided a level playing field to asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) with banks and non-banking financial companies by easing norms for settling dues payable by borrowers.

RBI Eases Settlement Guidelines for ARCs

1 min

Sebi May Extend Time To Fix MF NAV

To ease the implementation of directions on upstreaming of client funds, the markets watchdog is planning to extend time to stock brokers/clearing members to un-pledge units of overnight mutual fund schemes and place redemption request with funds houses, after the close of market hours.

1 min

Govt Selects 24 Cos Under PLI Scheme For White Goods

The government has selected 24 companies under the third round of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods.

Govt Selects 24 Cos Under PLI Scheme For White Goods

1 min

NCLT Orders Liquidation of Go First

Airline becomes the second carrier in four months to face liquidation after Jet Airways

NCLT Orders Liquidation of Go First

1 min

AXAR STEPS INTO A NEW ROLE

Now part of the leadership group, the all-rounder doesn't feel the need to prove to anyone

AXAR STEPS INTO A NEW ROLE

2 mins

SA20: Sunrisers enter play-offs

SUNRISERS Eastern Cape defeated Durban Super Giants by six wickets to enter the playoffs of the SA20 here.

1 min

La Liga: Real beat Las Palmas 4-1

WITH Kylian Mbappe putting on a show again, Real Madrid returned to the top of the Spanish league.

La Liga: Real beat Las Palmas 4-1

1 min

Sinner beats dizziness, Rune in round four

JANNIK Sinner battled dizzy spells on Monday to reach an Australian Open quarter-final against Alex de Minaur, admitting a long interruption when he accidentally broke the net was \"big, big luck\".

Sinner beats dizziness, Rune in round four

1 min

From drought prone village to WHIL: Rutuja Pisal story

IF you wish to visit Rutuja Pisal's village from Pune and opt to use the public vehicle, you have to get to Phaltan, a town in the northeast part of Satara district, first.

From drought prone village to WHIL: Rutuja Pisal story

3 mins

India in line to host ‘very major event’ in 2025, says top FIDE official Sutovsky

The world governing body for chess (FIDE) could be set to host a ‘very major event’ in India in 2025.

1 min

Pragg wins; Gukesh draws

INDIAN Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot P Harikrishna, while Arjun Erigaisi settled for a draw in the second round of the 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament here.

1 min

2025 World Cup set to be hosted in India, confirmation soon

THE official announcement may take a few more days, but in reality, India was pencilled in to host the 2025 World Cup by FIDE (chess' governing body) last year itself.

1 min

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