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Bopanna-Shuai Storms Into Mixed Doubles Quarter-Finals of Australia Open 2025

The mixed doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna (India) and Zhang Shuai (China) entered the quarter-finals of the ongoing Australia Open 2025 as they defeated the fourth seeds Taylor Townsend of the United States of America and Hugo Nys of Monaco in the second round on Sunday.

PM Modi's economic policies to be in focus at WEF: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Union minister is leading the Indian delegation at the annual World Economic Forum meeting beginning Monday while US president Donald Trump is also expected to be at the meeting virtually

TikTok Goes Dark as United States Ban Takes Effect

Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect.

Gunman shoots dead 2 judges in Iran's capital tied to 1988 mass executions

Aman fatally shot two prominent hard-line judges in Iran's capital Saturday, officials said, both of whom allegedly took part in the mass execution of dissidents in 1988.

EV Launches Rev Up Bharat Mobility Global Expo-2025

The ongoing Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 has been electrified, so to speak, with the launches of Electric Vehicles (EVs), witnessing the debut of Maruti Suzuki eVitara to the scissor-doored MG Cyberster as well as the first made-in-India BMW X1.

20th Mumbai Marathon: Tesfay, Joyce bag titles

New champions emerged in the 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, as Eritrean Berhane Tesfay and Kenyan Joyce Chepkemoi Tele won the men's and women's categories, respectively.

Maoists Confirm Loss Of 18 Cadres As Security Forces Neutralise Top Leader Damodar

The security forces on 16 January killed 18 Maoists, including Damodar, a Central Committee Member (SCM) and one of India's most-wanted insurgents with a bounty of 50 lakh.

Vintage marvels cruise through time and Kolkata's lanes again

The streets of Kolkata came alive on Sunday as over 120 vintage and classic vehicles, from four-wheelers to two-wheelers, participated in The Statesman's 54th annual Vintage and Classic Car Rally.

Mahakumbh, a symbol of unity, equality, and spirituality: PM Modi

PM Modi expressed particular joy at the increasing participation of youth in Mahakumbh

Foreign Investments by Indian Firms Register Double Digit Growth at $37.7 Billion in 2024

Overseas FDI investments by Indian companies shot up by a robust 17 per cent to $37.7 billion in the calendar year 2024 from $32.29 billion in the previous year, reflecting the increasing strength of the country's corporate sector in taking up foreign ventures.

Bangladeshi Angle in Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case Raises Political Din

Shehzad, who previously worked in a pub, has been living in various locations in Maharashtra and changed his name out of fear of being caught

India, Italy to Intensify Cooperation to Combat Terrorism

India and Italy have pledged to intensify cooperation for effectively countering the misuse of technology for terrorist purposes.

Maha Sarpanch murder: Minister Dhananjay Munde dares critics to provide proof of his involvement

Amid the chorus for his resignation in connection with the Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's brutal killing due to his aide Walmik Karad's links with it, Maharashtra Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Dhananjay Munde on Sunday dared his critics as well as ruling and opposition members to provide proof about his involvement, urging them to stop making baseless allegations.

India Open: Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen, An Se Young clinch singles titles

Paris Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen of Denmark and South Korea's An Se Young registered thumping victories to clinch the men's and women's singles titles, respectively in the India Open 2025 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall here on Sunday.

Fair polling: PM Narendra Modi heaps praise on Election Commission during 'Mann Ki Baat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Election Commission of India (ECI) for leveraging technology to further empower the people and modernise the country's voting process.

Over 5,000 Naga sanyasis to be included in Akharas at Prayagraj Mahakumbh

The 13 akharas, the flag bearers of Sanatan Dharma, are present in Sector-20, adorning the Prayagraj Mahakumbh.

Andhra Coalition Govt Should State It Is Against Vizag Steel Plant Privatisation

YSRCP has demanded that the TDP-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh categorically state that it is against the privatisation of the Vizag Steel Plant (VSP).

Will China's dam in Tibet devastate eastern India?

Probably for decades, the people living in eastern India have been talking about the hydroelectric dams in upper riparian Tibet (under occupation of China since 1951), which has the potential to devastate the entire region following a man-made error or natural disasters, precisely a high-intensity earthquake.

MEA Needs More Hands on the Diplomatic Deck

India, the world's most populous nation and the largest democracy, is emerging as a pivotal force in global affairs.

Motilal Oswal denies accusations circulating on social media, calls them 'baseless'

Asset manager Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company (MOAMC) on Sunday denied accusations circulating on social media against the company and its officials, saying these \"baseless accusations are a deliberate attempt by individuals with vested interests to malign the good reputation that our firm and leadership have built over decades\".

I-League: Dempo Sports Club steal point from Rajasthan United in Jaipur

Dempo Sports Club broke their three-match losing streak in the I-League 2024-25 with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against hosts Rajasthan United at the Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium on Sunday.

Congress to hold 'Save Constitution meet' across Bihar

Buoyed by the overwhelming response to the 'Save Constitution Conclave' in Patna, attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Bihar unit of the party has decided to undertake its save Constitution campaign to every nook and corner of the state.

Mystery deaths: Toll in Rajouri village of J&K rises to 17

While the number of deaths in the Budhal village of Rajouri on Sunday increased to 17 with the death of another minor girl, the cause of the deaths remained a mystery.

Trump Looks Set To Bring Shift In US Approach To Allies, North Korea, Diplomacy, Tariffs

Under his America First leitmotif, incoming US President Donald Trump appears poised to bring a shift in the United States' approach to the alliance with South Korea, North Korea's unabated nuclear threats, trade and other key issues.

Rajasthan CM Takes Holy Dip at Mahakumbh, Praises CM Yogi for Grand Arrangements

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma visited Prayagraj on Sunday morning for the Mahakumbh festivities and took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.

The bikes of yesteryears

As much as the spectators were awe-struck by vintage four-wheelers in today's 54th edition of The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally, vintage two-wheelers also owned their own space in the rally with the bikes showcasing each of the characteristics with which they have been making their marks throughout history and is still continuing, having the rally as a testament.

Israel Transfers Palestinian Detainees Ahead of Release as Part of Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Israeli authorities began transferring Palestinian detainees to Ofer Prison in the occupied West Bank on Sunday in preparation for their release later in the evening, Israel's state media reported.

GSI to enhance critical mineral projects

The 64th meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) held here emphasized on collective efforts to drive innovation, sustainability and growth in India's mineral and mining sector.

Assam STF nabs one more member of terrorist group 'Ansarullah Bangla Team'

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has arrested another dreaded cadre of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), a Bangladesh-based terror group affiliated with Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), officials said on Sunday.

FIR Against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Assam for 'Fighting Against Indian State' Remark

An FIR has been registered against Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his 'fighting against Indian state' remark.