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Sinwar gives oral approval, Israeli PMO awaits truce deal in writing
ISRAELI and Palestinian officials said on Wednesday that Hamas had given its approval to a deal to release hostages and halt fighting in Gaza, but the terror group had not mentioned that in writing, The Times of Israel reported.
SC Rejects KTR's Petition to Quash FIR in Formula-E Case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea filed by BRS working president KT Rama Rao seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) alleging misuse of funds in the conducting of Formula-E race in Hyderabad in 2023.
Panel Invites Suggestions on State's Amendments to New Criminal Laws
The one-man committee constituted under the chairmanship of Justice M Sathyanarayanan, retired judge of Madras HC, has invited suggestions regarding the state amendments to the new criminal laws—BNS, BNSS and BSA—by all stakeholders.
Ablutions on Big Temple Nandi Mark Maattu Pongal
SPECIAL ablutions on the 12-foot-tall Maha Nandi, decorated with fruits, vegetables and flowers weighing a total of 2,000 kg, at the Big Temple was a highlight of the Maattu (cattle) Pongal celebrations in the district on Wednesday.
Bull dead in Tiruchy's 1st jallikattu for '25
INAUGURATING the district's first jallikattu for the year at Periya Suriyur, Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Wednesday also handed out to the organisers the government order on the construction of a multi-sport arena in the village, which is expected to serve as a permanent venue for conducting the bull-taming event.
Playing in India is a big part of my career: Brinkman
WITH phase 1 of the league stage of the Hockey India League in the books, it is no surprise that Kalinga Lancers' Thierry Brinkman is amongst the top goal scorers in the competition.
Jamwal Outpunches Thapa at National Boxing Championship
HIMACHAL Pradesh's Abhinash Jamwal continued his sensational run as he defeated reigning welterweight champion Shiva Thapa in a thrilling semifinal clash at the men's National Boxing Championship here.
Pat in CT squad despite injury concerns
PAT Cummins was on Monday named captain of Australia for next month's Champions Trophy while fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood too was included in the squad despite lingering injury concerns surrounding both players.
Renewed hope in home comfort
Sindhu, Lakshya filled with plenty of hope ahead of India Open test, chance for youngsters to gain ground
Djokovic fights past teen to keep date with history
NOVAK Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.
Noah lifts Kerala with late winner in ISL
NOAH Sadaoui scored a late goal as Kerala Blasters FC posted a thrilling 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League here on Monday.
Falling Rupee May Increase Consumer Woes
Consumer durables, automobiles, travel and tourism could become more expensive in near term due to the impact
Investors Poorer by ₹13 Lakh Cr as Market Collapses
The ongoing downturn in the equity market intensified on Monday, erasing ₹14 lakh crore in investor wealth.
Samsung leader in global mobile market, Apple 2nd
South Korean technology giant Samsung maintained its leadership in the global mobile market, capturing 19% of the market share in 2024.
JSW Cement gets Sebi nod for ₹4,000 crore IPO
JSW Cement has finally received the regulatory approval to float a ₹4,000 crore initial share sale plan.
HCL Q3 profit up 5.5% to ₹4,591 cr; revenue rises 5%
IT services major HCLTech on Monday met Street expectations and posted a 5.5% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹4,591 crore compared to ₹4,350 crore in the year-ago period, mainly driven by its broad-based performance across business verticals.
US ban on Russian oil may not have instant impact
THE recent sanctions imposed by the US on the Russian oil are unlikely to have an immediate or direct impact on India's oil supply.
Personal income taxes help direct tax collections rise 16% to ₹16.9L cr
NET direct tax collection in FY25 (till 12 January 2025) increased by 16% to ₹16.9 lakh crore, driven mainly by strong personal income tax (PIT) collection.
Fintech sector witnesses 33% fall in funding at $1.9 billion in 2024
Though the country's fintech ecosystem is considered one of the top three globally funded sectors in 2024, after the US and the UK, it managed to raise only $1.9 billion in 2024, which is a 33% drop compared to $2.8 billion secured in 2023 and a 66% decline from $5.6 billion raised in 2022, according to data shared by market intelligence platform Tracxn.
Incoming prez-elect team screens loyalties of civil servants at WH
INCOMING senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for in the 2024 election, their political contributions, and whether they have made social media posts that could be considered incriminating by President-elect Donald Trump's team, according to an official familiar with the matter.
LA wildfire toll surges to 24, strong winds predicted
AFTER a weekend spent blocking the explosive growth of fires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters got a slight break with calmer weather but cast a wary eye on a forecast for yet more wind.
Gaza truce-hostage deal almost through, final draft exchanged
MULTIPLE reports on Monday indicated that talks in Qatar for a ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza had achieved a significant breakthrough overnight, with Israeli officials speaking to several Hebrew media outlets saying an agreement could be close, The Times of Israel reported.
US proposes new curbs for export of AI chips
Tech firms slam move; Trump will have the final say as rules kick in only after 120 days
Sanctions on Russian oil to destabilise global market
The Kremlin said on Monday that the latest US sanctions on Russia's oil sector would \"destabilise\" the global energy market, after Washington imposed punitive measures on Russian company Gazprom Neft.
Russia Says Ukraine Attacked Pipeline Carrying Gas to EU
RUSSIA accused Ukraine on Monday of launching a drone attack on the infrastructure of a major gas pipeline that carries Russian supplies to Europe via Turkey.
Get ₹1L for 4 kids, Brahmin couples assured
MP Parshuram Welfare Board chief Vishnu Rajoria has urged Brahmin couples to have four children to save their community and Sanatan Dharma, for which he promised a reward of ₹1 lakh each.
Laurene Jobs performs rituals in Niranjani Akhara at Sangam
AMONG the thousands of foreigners at the Mahakumbh that began on Monday at Prayagraj, one stood out. She was Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
Guv assures action on Bihar question paper leak
BIHAR Governor Arif Mohammed Khan finally stepped into the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor's fast-unto-death, which entered its 12th day on Monday.
53 Years After Statehood, Meghalaya Gets 1st University
MEGHALAYA got its first state-owned university on Monday, 53 years after attaining statehood.
After poll drubbing, Chavan may replace Patole in Maha Cong rejig
THE Congress central leadership has decided to replace party's Maharashtra president Nana Patole as part of an exercise to revive the party, which suffered a severe drubbing in the assembly elections, sources said.