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G77, China agree on new NCQG draft text as basis for finance negotiations

HE first iteration of the draft New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) released on Wednesday found most of the G77 countries and China agreeing to use it as the basis for negotiations to achieve an ambitious climate finance goal.

39 held, notices slapped on 67 over abusive social media posts in Andhra

IN what appears to be a step to keep social media platforms free of abusive language, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led NDA government has launched a major crackdown on those posting such content against political leaders, their family members and individuals.

BRISK POLLING IN JHARKHAND AS VOTERS DEFY MAOIST THREAT

DESPITE Maoist threats, the first phase of voting for 43 Assembly seats in Jharkhand concluded peacefully with 64.86% voting turnout till 5 pm.

SC brakes on bulldozer justice

Lays down strict guidelines for demolishing property; says executive can't act as judiciary

Fog or smog? Schools begin to stop outdoor activity as AQI severe

DELHI's air quality on Wednesday turned \"severe\" for the first time this season, pulling visibility down to zero at the IGIA.

Docs under attack: TN oncologist stabbed, Indore medic beaten

TWO doctors on duty were attacked and left injured by patient attendants in separate incidents, highlighting the rising violence against medical professionals.

A FOREST OF ENCHANTMENT

Multifaceted Delhi artist Kavita Chopra Dikshit's upcoming solo art show is a tribute to the life-giving forests of her Jharkhand small-town inhabited by the Santhal tribe

Silk, style and celebration

The three stunning new collections embrace vibrant threadwork, striking box pallus, and culturally rich bhuttas

Roots & Reverie

Grammy nominees Ricky Kej and Varijashree Venugopal open up about the creative journeys behind their celebrated works—from Kej’s exploration of mental wellness in Break of Dawn to Venugopal’s featured performance alongside Jacob Collier and Anoushka Shankar—reflecting on the passion, purpose, and global recognition that fuel their music

Mumbai women step up to defend T20 title

THE day Mumbai, the defending champions of the Senior Women's T20 Trophy, started their campaign to win the title again in Kotambi Stadium, a little outside of Vadodara, they had Jemimah Rodrigues leading the side.

Rahul, the anomaly of Indian cricket

The 32-year-old has been team management's go-to fix for every temporary issue they have had in recent years

PCB seeks BCCI's reasons to refuse Pak tour from ICC

DAYS after the Board of Control for Cricket in India decided India would not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mailed a detailed questionnaire to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking reasons behind the BCCI's move.

Delhi seek turnaround against Jharkhand

After their nine-wicket loss against Chandigarh in the previous Ranji Trophy match, hosts Delhi will look to get the better of Jharkhand to improve their rankings in the points table.

ACT: Deepika spot on as India win

STRIKER Deepika converted a penalty stroke three minutes from the final hooter to lead India to a tense 3-2 win over South Korea in the women's Asian Champions Trophy, here Tuesday.

Starlink will receive service licence if it meets govt's conditions

TELECOM Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated on Tuesday that Elon Musk's Starlink will receive a service licence provided it meets the government's conditions and addresses security concerns.

Identify sites to set up nuclear power projects

POWER Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday stated that he had urged states to identify potential sites for setting up nuclear power projects.

Vistara-AI to operate 5.6k weekly flights

AIR India Group has completed the operational integration and legal merger between Air India and Vistara, creating a full-service carrier.

Nykaa reports 66% jump in net profit to ₹12.97 crore

E-commerce firm FSN E-Commerce Ventures has reported about 66% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹12.97 crore in the second quarter ended on September 30, 2024, according to the company filing.

Trump factor looms over mkt; Sensex sheds 1%

For the fourth consecutive day, benchmark indices ended in the red

Karnataka is a hub for Web3 start-ups: Report

WITH 97 Web3 startups, Karnataka leads in emerging technology, and stands out as a hub for Web3, which has transformed users' interaction with the internet.

Hyundai Q2 profit declines 16% to ₹1,375 crore

AUTOMAKER Hyundai Motor India on Tuesday posted a 16% year-on-year fall in consolidated net profit to ₹1,375 crore for the quarter ended September 2024.

FinMin says state-run banks' H1 earnings jump 25.6% to ₹85,520 crore

THE finance ministry has said the banks run by it have reported strong numbers, with net income surging by 25.6% to ₹85,520 crore in the first half of the fiscal, along with rapid improvements in asset quality.

NTPC Green to announce IPO price range; seeks $12 billion valuation

NTPC Green Energy is set to begin the last leg of the largest sectoral initial share with a ₹11,000-crore issue on Wednesday, announcing the price range, reportedly seeking a valuation of $12 billion.

Bangladesh seeks Interpol help to get Hasina back

CHIEF Prosecutor of Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Md Tajul Islam has written to Inspector General of Police Md Moinul Islam, seeking action to issue a red notice through Interpol for ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her aides, a media report said on Tuesday.

Israel opens Gaza aid crossing, ahead of US deadline

ISRAEL's army announced the opening on Tuesday of an additional aid crossing into Gaza, on the eve of a United States-imposed deadline to improve humanitarian conditions for Palestinians in the war-ravaged territory.

G77, China demand $1.3 trillion in climate finance from rich nations

At COP29, the G77 bloc of developing nations, along with China, has made a strong stance on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for climate finance.

Landslide win for Ramgoolam coalition

MAURITIUS' opposition coalition has won the country's election by a landslide, taking all seats in the country's parliament in a major rejection of the current government.

China hawks Rubio tipped for US Secy of State, Waltz given NSA role

US President-elect Donald Trump announced new members of his incoming administration on Monday, and was expected to pick Senator Marco Rubio as secretary of state.

Anglican archbishop quits over abuse scandal

THE leader of the world's Anglicans, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, announced Tuesday he was resigning following a damning report that concluded the Church of England covered up a serial abuse case.

Man rams car into crowd, kills 35

43 others hurt, say Chinese police; driver detained; said to be upset over divorce settlement