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Anuv Jain on collab with AP Dhillon: Super excited, cannot wait for people to hear it

Singer-songwriter Anuv Jain is thrilled about his upcoming collaboration with rapper-singer AP Dhillon, which is set to release next year.

Gutsy Reddy's maiden ton keeps India afloat

Nitish Reddy, an unknown entity in red-ball cricket before the start of the Border-Gavaskar series, virtually bailed India out with his dogged maiden Test century here on Saturday, severely denting Australia's hopes of winning the Boxing Day contest.

Sabalenka Enjoying 'Chilled' Rivalry With Swiatek

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka says she and key rival Iga Swiatek have developed a \"chilled\" relationship off court in contrast to their fierce battles on the big stage.

Nitish will remember this forever, says Washington

Washington Sundar has known Nitish Reddy as a \"mentally strong man\" whose philosophy in life is to give his 120 percent, be it on the field or off it.

Carlsen Disqualified From World Chess Meet For Violating Dress Code

Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen was first fined and then disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship here for his refusal to comply with the FIDE's dress code after turning up in jeans here.

Trump Asks US Top Court To Pause Law Threatening TikTok Ban

President-elect Donald Trump thrust himself into the high-stakes fight over the fate of TikTok in the US by urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban the social media platform if it isn't sold by its Chinese parent company.

Undersea cable cut was wake-up call: Germany

Germany said on Saturday the suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia this week was a \"wake-up call\" that demanded new EU sanctions against Russia's \"shadow fleet\".

Bird Flu Virus Likely Mutated in a Louisiana Patient: CDC

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation's first severe case of the illness, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.

Well-Renowned Malian Religious Leader Abducted

An eminent religious leader has been abducted by armed men in Mali near the border with Mauritania, a security official and a source close to the family said, on Saturday.

Yoon Authorised 'Shooting' During Martial Law Bid: S. Korea Prosecutors

Yoon also urged Defence Chief Kwak Jong-keun to \"quickly enter\" the National Assembly since the quorum for the martial law to be lifted remained unmet

Gaza's last hospital shuts after Israeli raid, chief held: Officials

An Israeli military raid targeting Hamas militants has forced a major hospital in northern Gaza out of service and led to the detention of its director, the WHO and health officials said on Saturday.

Putin Apologises to Azeri President After Plane Crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised to his Azerbaijani counterpart after an incident in Russian airspace that led to the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft on December 25, killing dozens.

Canada Ministers Meet Trump's Commerce Nominee To Avoid Tariffs

Two Canadian Cabinet ministers met with President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for commerce secretary at Mar-a-Lago, on Friday, as Canada tries to avoid sweeping tariffs when Trump takes office.

Singer of all the world, the world of Rafi 'Saheb'

Polite, unmistakably cultured, and endowed with creativity, my London-based friend Achala Sharma becomes uncharacteristically stern when someone refers to the great Indian singer, the late Mohammed Rafi (1924-1980), merely as Rafi.

Building the consensus for a net-zero economy

India's political economy needs to be prepared to manage the disruptions that are inevitable in this coming transition

The delightful, rude world of put-downs

Of the many things I admire, near the top would be the art of the witty insult or the elegant put-down.

Law on marital cruelty needs robust backing

The tragic death by suicide of techie Atul Subhash has sparked outrage and renewed calls to scrap or dilute Section 498A of the IPC, a provision designed to protect women from marital cruelty.

Village in Pakistan recalls fond memories of 'Mohna'

To the older residents of Gah Begal, a nondescript village 80km south of Pakistan's capital Islamabad, he was \"Mohna\", the bright and industrious kid who studied in the local Urdu-medium primary school before moving to Peshawar.

Assam remembers a diligent tenant, representative in Manmohan Singh

For 28 years, a two-room rented space in Sorumo-toria locality in Guwahati had the distinction of being the residence of Manmohan Singh, the 13th prime minister of India who died at 92 of age-related illnesses in New Delhi on Thursday.

EAM Meets Trump's NSA Pick; Discusses Bilateral Ties

External affairs minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Congressman Michael Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for National Security Advisor, during which they had a wide-ranging conversation on the bilateral partnership between India and the US as well as current global issues.

SC slams Punjab again over inaction on Dallewal's health

The Supreme Court on Saturday strongly criticised the Punjab government for failing to hospitalise farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death since November 26, marking the second consecutive day the state faced the court's ire for not complying with repeated orders and medical advice to ensure his hospitalisation.

Cong fumes over MMS funeral; 'working on memorial': Centre

The great son of India has been totally insulted by the government RAHUL GANDHI

Khandu: Arunachal to bring in law against religious conversion soon

The Arunachal Pradesh government will soon implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978 — which prohibits religious conversion by coercion, inducement or other fraudulent means — by framing its corresponding rules, chief minister Pema Khandu has announced.

Average Indian's monthly spend rises, finds survey

THE MONTHLY SPENDING ROSE 9.2% TO ₹4,122 IN RURAL AREAS AND 8.3% TO ₹6,996 IN URBAN REGIONS, SHOWS NSO'S HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE SURVEY

It will be a long wait to find MMS again

Dr. Singh, or MMS as per the acronym frequently used for him, was a rare species in public life, precisely because he was not a \"politician\", a respectable word which has progressively fallen into disrepute, disrepair and degradation, especially in India.

DERC revises surcharge, bills set to be cheaper

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has reduced the power purchase adjustment cost (PPAC) — a surcharge component in electricity bills — by nearly half, which will likely result in lower bills for consumers in parts of the city, people aware of the matter said on Friday.

DU Panel Gives Nod to Gita Courses

Delhi University's academic council on Friday approved the introduction of optional value addition courses (VACs) on Viksit Bharat (developed India) and the Bhagavad Gita amid dissent by some members on their content.

Man duped of ₹8.5L

A 62-year-old man alleged on Friday that he was scammed of ₹8.5 lakh after being promised a job following an online interview, police said.

Kin Of Girl Stuck In Borewell Slam District Admin Over Rescue Ops

The family of a three-year-old girl, who has been stuck in a 120-foot-deep borewell in Kotpuli district since Monday, accused the district administration of negligence as the rescue operation entered its seventh day on Saturday.

1 Dead As House Collapses During Rains In Dholpur

A 60-year-old man died while 15 others sustained injuries after some houses collapsed in Dholpur district due to rains accompanied by hailstorms on Friday night, officials said on Saturday.