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When Colombo comes calling

President Dissanayake's visit should allay fears of a Sri Lankan pivot towards China

Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India

Following the Union Cabinet's approval, the introduction in Parliament of amendment bills to usher in simultaneous elections is a significant moment for India's storied parliamentary democracy.

Pragmatism undergirds New Delhi's China policy

The outcome of two recent meetings, one between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and the other between defence minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese defence minister Dong Jun, indicate that the reset of India-China relations is proceeding apace.

Trade deficit at a record $38bn as gold imports rise, exports decrease

GOLD IMPORTS JUMPED 332% TO $14.86 BILLION IN NOVEMBER 2024 COMPARED TO $3.44 BILLION IN THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR

Panel cites low payment for 'poor' meals

THE PANEL WAS FORMED AFTER A SERIES OF FOOD POISONING INCIDENTS IN VARIOUS TELANGANA GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

Ustad, on and off the stage

An angelic presence has gone from our lives and I am grappling with that loss.

'Jai Shri Ram' slogan in mosque a crime? SC to decide

SC WONDERED IF A SHOUTING OF RELIGIOUS SLOGAN COULD INVOKE CHARGES OF OUTRAGING THE RELIGIOUS SENTIMENTS

SHAH CALLS FOR JOINT EFFORTS TO END LWE VIOLENCE BY MARCH 2026

SHAH WAS CHAIRING A REVIEW MEETING TO ASSESS THE LEFT WING EXTREMISM (LWE) SITUATION IN CHHATTISGARH

BHUJBAL SPEAKS OUT OVER CABINET EXCLUSION, SAYS BJP IN FAVOUR

MUMBAI: Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday launched a veiled attack on party president Ajit Pawar over his exclusion from the new council of ministers, claiming Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was in favour of his induction in the cabinet.

Edu min announces overhaul, NTA to only conduct entrances

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will not conduct any recruitment exams starting 2025 and will focus on only higher education entrance exams, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday.

India merely an ally in 1971 Victory: B'desh leader slams PM's post

DHAKA: Bangladesh interim government's law adviser Asif Nazrul has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on X commemorating Victory Day saying, \"India was merely an ally in this victory, nothing more.\"

Oppn hits out at BJP over bill on simultaneous polls, seeks talks

NEW DELHI: After the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was formally introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, the Opposition has reacted sharply to it, criticising the move after members voted on it.

No end to problems at night shelters in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Gulshan trembles as she wraps a wafer-thin blanket around herself and her children—aged 4 and 6. The woman, in her 20s, and her young children have sought refuge from Delhi's relentless winter at a night shelter in Meena Bazaar near Jama Masjid.

CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN IN DELHI FELL BY 8.6% IN 2024: DATA

NEW DELHI: The national capital has recorded a significant decline of nearly 8.6% in cases of crimes against women this year compared to 2023, according to data shared by the Delhi Police.

With ERCP launch, BJP can say it fulfilled main promise

JAIPUR: After a 20-year wait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the ambitious Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC)-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) that will provide water to 21 districts in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Farmers hail ERCP, seek 50% water quota for agri

THERE HAS ALSO BEEN A DEMAND FOR 36%, 14% TO BE RESERVED FOR DRINKING AND INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES, RESPECTIVELY

Cong did nothing to resolve water disputes between states: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Congress never wanted to solve water disputes in any state to address challenges faced by the people, particularly farmers, and cited the delay in the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) as a proof of the intention of the grand old party.

SC grants bail to accused in Jal Jeevan Mission case

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Rajasthan Jal Jeevan Mission scam accused Sanjay Badaya in a money laundering case in which he has been accused of receiving bribes for arranging tenders for contractors in state departments.

HC rejects abortion plea of rape survivor

The Rajasthan high court has refused to allow a 22-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, observing that the fully developed foetus has an independent right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.

INDIA MERELY AN ALLY IN 1971 WAR: B'DESH ON PM'S VIJAY DIWAS POST

DHAKA: Bangladesh interim government's Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on X commemorating Victory Day saying, \"India was merely an ally in this victory, nothing more.\"

Head of Russia's nuclear, chemical forces killed in Moscow explosion

Moscow: An explosive device planted close to a residential apartment block in Moscow killed the head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Forces, Igor Kirillov, early Tuesday, Russia's Investigative Committee said.

All glow and gloss: Lip oils are taking over winter beauty

LIP OILS HAVE A LIGHTER FORMULA THAN BALMS OR GLOSSES, WHICH HELPS HYDRATE THE LIPS AND ADD SOME SHINE WITHOUT THE STICKY, MESSY FEELING

Weather rescues India as rain plays havoc on Day 3

BRISBANE: Brisbane's weather came to India's rescue as most of Monday's play was lost because of rain on the third day of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba.

United deepen Pep's gloom, Chelsea rise

Manchester United scored two late goals on Sunday to deepen the pain for beleaguered Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as Chelsea moved just two points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Leganes stun Barca as Atletico move level

BARCELONA: La Liga leaders Barcelona stumbled 1-0 at home against Leganes on Sunday as they suffered another blow in the Spanish title race.

There was a lot of emotional pressure'

CHENNAI: His history-scripting world title was not just a result of good strategy on the chess board, said Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Monday, crediting mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton for helping him tame the \"emotional pressure\" of competing at the biggest stage.

Siraj bowling with niggle, reveals Jasprit Bumrah

BRISBANE: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Monday revealed that Mohammed Siraj has been bowling with a niggle and praised him for fighting through pain during the ongoing third Test against Australia here.

OPPORTUNITY FOR JR SHUTTLERS TO SHINE AT SENIOR NATIONALS

BENGALURU: India's top shuttlers will be absent but the country's leading juniors and fringe players will look to make their mark and earn a spot in the national camp when the 86th Senior National Badminton Championships begins here on Friday.

India's economic activity expands in Dec: Flash PMIs

India's economic activity gained pace in December, as demand for goods and services continued to improve, driven by new orders, a flash survey by HSBC Holdings Plc showed.

LG eyes up to $15 billion valuation for India unit IPO

LG Electronics Inc. is considering increasing the valuation of its Indian unit to as much as $15 billion in a planned listing in Mumbai next year after initial feedback from analysts and investors, according to people familiar with the matter.