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Malaysia Open: Prannoy, Sat-Chi Enter Round of 16

HS Prannoy's match, his first since the Paris Olympics, was halted by rain on Tuesday.

FinMin shifts newly-appointed revenue secy ahead of budget

In a surprise move ahead of the Union Budget, the government has shifted recently-appointed revenue secretary Arunish Chawla to the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), and has appointed the DIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the revenue secretary.

Newcastle FC put one foot in League Cup final

NEWCASTLE took a giant stride towards the League Cup final as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon earned a 2-0 semifinal, first leg lead at Arsenal on Tuesday.

Govt revises Nov gold import figs

Downward revision by $5 billion may result in lower trade deficit for the reported month

Sebi Warns Ola Electric Over Lapses in Disclosure Norms

MARKETS regulator Sebi on Wednesday issued an administrative warning to electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric Mobility for violating disclosure norms.

SC Agrees to Hear Online Gaming Cos' Plea

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear petitions by online gaming companies seeking a stay on GST demands and related proceedings.

Swiggy, Zomato launch 15-min delivery service

THE quick food delivery space continues to heat up as major players like Zomato and Swiggy have rolled out new services.

India must prioritize frontier AI research to drive innovation: Nadella

INDIA must prioritise frontier research in artificial intelligence (AI) and develop foundational models to drive innovation, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said on Wednesday.

Bearish sentiments strong, crucial for Nifty to break resistance at 23,800

DOMESTIC equity market is having a tough start to 2025.

Cybersecurity firm Rubrik to open new office in B'luru

INDIA is a critical growth market for us. It is in the midst of a massive digital transformation, and we believe there's a huge opportunity for Rubrik to help secure its digital future, said Bipul Sinha, CEO, chairman, and co-founder of US-based cybersecurity company Rubrik.

Thousands flee raging Los Angeles fire

MULTIPLE massive wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force early on Wednesday as residents made a desperate escape from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.

US Govt Asks Court to Block 9/11 Plea Deal

The Biden administration asked a federal appeals court on Tuesday to block a plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed that would spare him the risk of the death penalty in one of the deadliest attacks ever on the United States.

Ukraine Strikes Fuel Storage Depot in Russia

The Ukrainian military said on Wednesday that it struck a fuel storage depot deep inside Russia, causing a huge blaze at the facility that supplies an important Russian air base.

Japan blames Chinese hackers for cyber attacks on tech data

JAPAN on Wednesday linked more than 200 cyber attacks over the past five years targeting the country's national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, detailing their tactics and calling on government agencies and businesses to reinforce preventive measures.

Stern warning to free all hostages before Don 2.0

Reiterates threat to Hamas that all hell will else break loose in Gulf

Generative AI Used in Blast Outside LA Hotel

The highly decorated soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI, including ChatGPT, to help plan the attack, Las Vegas police said Tuesday.

Trump Jr in Greenland for podcast shoot

PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump told residents of Greenland that \"we're going to treat you well,\" as his oldest son visited the mineral-rich Danish territory that's home to a large US military base, heightening speculation that the incoming US administration could seek to acquire it.

Pawar Rules Out Merger With Nephew's Party

SENIOR Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday scotched all rumors that he and his nephew, Ajit Pawar, were ready to set aside their differences and come together.

Elgar case: Bail to Rona Wilson and Sudhir Dhawale

THE Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted bail to researcher Rona Wilson and activist Sudhir Dhawale, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case in 2018, saying that the trial in the case is yet to start.

Assam cops cross border, detained by Naga villagers

THE members of an Assam police team were detained for several hours by Nagaland village locals after they had inadvertently crossed the inter-state border during an operation carried out on Tuesday night.

84 Pillars of Faith to Greet Devotees at Maha Kumbh

WITH Maha Kumbh just a few days away, 84 red sandstone pillars are engraved on the road to Prayagraj airport.

Maiyan Samman Yojana sparks Jharkhand protests

Soren faces heat as women say ₹1K transferred, not promised 2.5K

With new tiger pair, Dehradun zoo raking in moolah as visitors throng

THE recent arrival of a pair of tigers has turned the Dehradun Zoo into a treasure trove.

AAP, Cong & SAD united, oppose post of chief secy in Chandigarh

AFTER 41 years, the post of Adviser to the Chandigarh Administrator was abolished by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and re-designated as Chief Secretary, causing a political uproar in Punjab.

Prep for '26 polls, Didi moots plans for students to woo 1st-time voters

KEEPING in mind West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026, the Trinamool Congress has decided to announce more student-friendly schemes to woo first-time voters, party leaders said.

India Steps Up Talks With Taliban Govt, Foreign Secy Meets Minister In Dubai

STEPPING up dialogue with the Taliban-led government in Kabul since they returned to power in 2021, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday, a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement said.

Airlines may have to share weather data with IMD

The government is considering making it mandatory for domestic airlines to share real-time weather data collected during take-off and landing with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to enhance high weather forecast efficiency capabilities.

WHO says no unusual outbreak pattern of HMPV cases in China

AMID HMPV scare in India, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday said the Chinese authorities have confirmed that there are no \"unusual outbreak patterns\" and that the healthcare system is not overwhelmed due to the virus in the Asian country.

Govt to announce safety ratings for e-rickshaws

The humble electric rickshaw (e-rick) may be a boon for last-mile connectivity in Delhi, but not really trusted as a safe mode of public transport.

200KM ROAD BUILT FOR 100KM RLY LINE

Alternative water sources made available to people of over 20 villages dependent on Himalayan fountains