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Only 33.3% turn up to vote in Gzb

GHAZIABAD: The district of Ghaziabad recorded the lowest voter turnout of 33.3% (till 5pm) among the nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh that went to bypolls on Wednesday, according to tentative data by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

SC revives 1990 drug trafficking case against Kerala MLA

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday revived criminal proceedings in a trial court against Kerala MLA Antony Raju for alleged tampering of evidence in a drug trafficking case reported in 1990 and has directed him to appear before the trial court on December 20.

CBSE EXAMS FOR CLASSES 10, 12 TO BEGIN FROM FEB 15

NEW DELHI: The board exams for class 10 and 12 will begin from February 15, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Wednesday.

RAHUL HAILS T'GANA DRAFT GIG WORKERS LAW, LOOKS TO JOIN THE CONSULTATIONS

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has hailed the Telangana government's draft law for gig workers and urged chief minister Revanth Reddy to hold state-wide consultations to ensure the \"law is robust, effective and meaningful\".

HC gives split order in Bengal jobs 'scam' case

KOLKATA: A two-judge division bench of the Calcutta high court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on a bail petition moved by former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee and four other high-profile accused, indicted by the CBI in the School Service Commission (SSC) recruitment scam.

Why world must call for peace in Ukraine

Russia's war on Ukraine completed 1,000 days on Tuesday. That it has continued so long is Ltestimony to the ineffectiveness of bodies such as the United Nations. Since February 24, 2022, when Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the invasion of Ukraine, at least 12,162 civilians, including 659 children, have been killed in Ukraine, as per the UN human rights office, OHCHR.

Didn't ask US to act against HK, China: Lai

HONG KONG: Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai testified on Wednesday for the first time in his landmark national security trial, saying he had never tried to influence the foreign policy of countries such as the United States, towards China and Hong Kong (HK).

US vetoes UN Gaza truce call

UNITED NATIONS: The US vetoed a UN resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in the war in Gaza on Wednesday because it is not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken captive by Hamas in Israel in October 2023.

Pakistan ex-PM granted bail but to remain in jail

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani court granted bail on Wednesday to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a graft case, his lawyer said. But with a slew of other charges pending against him, the opposition leader is staying in prison.

‘Putin open to talks on war truce'

Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, triggering the worst hostilities in Europe since World War II and the most dangerous stand-off with the West in decades.

Adani group considers surrender of 5G spectrum

NEW DELHI: Adani Data Networks, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, which bought 5G spectrum in the 26 GHz band in the 2022 auctions, is mulling surrendering the airwaves after over two years of not using them, said four people aware of the development.

Messi's Argentina likely to play in Kerala in 2025

KOCHI: Lionel Messi is likely to come to India. Again. Not to Kolkata this time but Kerala.

AQI overload? An expert guide to surviving smog season

From staying hydrated to consuming a wholesome diet, experts share a game plan to safeguard your health as the AQI in Delhi remains alarmingly high

Kriti Sanon's sweet birthday wish for rumoured beau Kabir Bahia

Actor Kriti Sanon seems to be soft-launching her relationship with rumoured beau and UK-based businessman Kabir Bahia on social media

Sara Ali Khan to curate an intimate Airbnb wellness retreat in Goa

Bollywood actor and fitness enthusiast Sara Ali Khan is curating a one-of-a-kind wellness and yoga retreat in Goa, offering an exclusive opportunity to relax and rejuvenate in nature's embrace.

I don't care about trolls, unka kaam hai kehna: Riddhima

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni recently made her debut with the reality TV series Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. Her entry into the world of entertainment feels almost inevitable, given that she's the daughter of late actor Rishi Kapoor and actor Neetu Kapoor.

RAHMAN-SAIRA SEPARATE AFTER 29 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

Musician AR Rahman, 57, and wife Saira Banu, 50, announced their separation on Tuesday night after almost three decades of marriage. The latter's lawyer Vandana Shah released an official statement regarding the couple's decision to separate, and hours later Rahman confirmed the news on X. A source close to the development tells us, \"Though the announcement of the separation has come now, it's been on for a while.

Artist Anjanna Kuthiala's locker 'fraud': Bank says not possible

Gurugram-based artist had claimed she accessed her locker on November 12 and \"found it empty\" but the bank has refuted the allegation of 'fraud'

D Gukesh: The boy out to win the world

Fearless, resourceful and wildly ambitious, Gukesh at 18 is the challenger chess needs

The genius is back at his favourite hunting ground

Focus on Kohli is a direct result of what he has achieved in Australia and what he means to a team hit by absence of Rohit and injury to Gill

Faster, bouncier, scarier: Perth's legacy enhanced

KOLKATA: To understand why Perth was selected as India's first port of call for this tour of Australia, you must watch the highlights of Pakistan getting bundled out for 89 in the fourth innings last year. Lively pace, yes.

Deepika strikes again, India beat China to defend ACT

NEW DELHI: Before the Asian Champions Trophy, chief coach Harendra Singh had promised that everyone will get to see a new version of the Indian women's hockey team in Rajgir.

SC's tax credit ruling gives relief to Airtel, Vi, other telcos

NEW DELHI: In a significant victory for telecom companies, the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday ruled in favour of Bharti Airtel Ltd and other operators, allowing them to claim central value-added tax (Cenvat) credits on duties paid for key infrastructure items such as tower components, shelters and other related materials.

LAVA CO-FOUNDER HARIOM RAI GETS BAIL IN MONEY LAUNDERING CASE

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday granted bail to Hariom Rai, co-founder and chairman of Lava International in a money laundering case involving smartphone-maker Vivo.

Advent in talks for VIP majority stake

MUMBAI: Global private equity firm Advent International is eyeing a controlling stake in listed luggage and travel accessories maker VIP Industries Ltd, three people with knowledge of the development said.

Change in ELM rule may have outsized impact

The new measure increases the margin to trade to 14% from 12% on the expiry day

Paris pact at centre of NCQG contributor base controversy

BAKU: Developing countries have clarified that expanding the contributor base to include high income, developing countries would violate the provisions of the Paris Agreement, countering one of the arguments of developed countries concerning the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG).

India accords 6riority country, status to the UK

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday accorded \"priority country\" status to the United Kingdom after the two countries agreed to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), which could lead to a three-fold rise in Indian exports to the UK by 2030 and help in achieving New Delhi's ambitious $1 trillion merchandise export target by FY30.

Renewable surge in 2023 fails to curb worldwide emissions: Report

NEW DELHI: The world witnessed rapid progress in the renewable energy sector in 2023, but the slow speed of reductions in global emissions rendered it ineffective, a new report released at COP29 in Baku has highlighted.

Delhi's battle for clean air

Dubious proposals, bureaucratic inertia and political expediency have let the city down