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IWF to reduce number of categories from June next year
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has decided to reduce the number of weight categories in both the men's and women's sections from 10 to 8 from June next year following a proposal by its Innovation Commission.
Starc contrast: Oz show spirit, India toil
Indian batters struggle as veteran left-arm pacer takes six-fer to put hosts in position of strength on opening day
Maiden national gold for Jaideep after twin setbacks
JAIDEEP suffered twin heartbreaks early this year as he lost narrowly in the Asian and World Olympic qualifiers thus failing to book a ticket for the Paris Games.
ISL: Punjab overcome Mohammedan to go 3rd
PUNJAB FC crafted two impressive goals in the second-half against Mohammedan SC to return with three points in the Indian Super League in New Delhi on Friday.
De-dollarisation not on the table: RBI governor
RESERVE Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday downplayed the punitive tariffs being threatened by the US President-elect Donald Trump against the BRICS nations if they moved away from dollar, saying each punitive action will have counter-actions by the affected countries.
Easing cycle to begin from February if inflation remains within target: Analysts
THE dual action of the RBI keeping the policy rates unchanged for the 11th consecutive time and at the same time slashing the cash reserve ratio by 50 bps to 4%, offering a long rope to lenders to push credit at a comparatively cheaper rate, has left analysts community divided on the immediate next repo rate cut.
AI/ML, cyber security skills in demand for top job roles
WITH the increasing adoption of AI across organisational functions, AI/ML and analytics continue to dominate as the most in-demand job family.
Economists ask FinMin to focus on growth rather than fiscal consolidation
WITH the second quarter GDP growth falling to a 7-quarter low of 5.4%, economists have asked the government to shift its policy focus to growth rather than fiscal consolidation.
Maruti, Mahindra, MG car prices to go up by 3-4%
GET ready to pay more for four-wheelers as top automakers are increasing prices of their models by 3-4% from next month.
CEAT buys Camso's Off-Highway tyres
LEADING tyre manufacturer CEAT is acquiring Camso brand's Off-Highway construction equipment bias tyre and tracks business from Michelin in an all-cash deal valued at about $225 million.
LG files paper for ₹15,000 crore IPO
If successful, LG will be 2nd major Korean brand after Hyundai to list on Indian exchanges
Recognised start-ups have created more than 16 lakh direct jobs so far, says Goyal
START-UPS that are recognised under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) have created more than 16.6 lakh direct jobs, across over 55 varied industries, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Rebels at Homs' doorstep, seize two more towns
Rastan and Talbiseh fall to insurgents who are now just 5 kilometres away from Homs
Convict gets death for rape, murder of kid
A fast-track court in West Bengal on Friday awarded capital punishment to Mustakin Sardar for rape-murder of a nine-year-old girl in Jaynagar in October this year.
BRO turns to rock-bolt tech to tackle landslips
IN a bid to tackle landslides that pose challenges during the tourism and pilgrimage season in Uttarakhand, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has turned to rock-bolt technology, which has proven beneficial in treating landslide zones in the mountainous regions.
NDA to focus on EBC outreach in Patna rally today
THE NDA will hold a rally in Patna on Saturday in an attempt to expand its support base among extremely backward castes (EBCs).
Real life! 'DM moment' for Assam civil servant aspirant science teacher
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Class 12 student shoots principal dead
IN a horrific incident, the principal of a government school was allegedly shot dead by a Class XII student on the school premises in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday.
Gujarat bachelor lured for booze worth ₹100 and farm job, sterilised
IN a bizarre twist of priorities in Gujarat's Mehsana, officials appear to have placed sterilization quotas above personal milestones like marriage.
Maha scramble over portfolios
Fadnavis says cabinet expansion before assembly winter session, Shinde still eyes home
SAD smells AAP govt conspiracy to attack moderate Akali leaders
THE SAD core committee on Friday alleged that the assassination bid on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was part of a conspiracy against the \"moderate Akali leadership\", hatched by the ruling AAP government in Punjab.
Speedy trial a fundamental right, says SC
THE Supreme Court on Friday observed that the speedy conclusion of a trial is a fundamental right and that an undertrial cannot be subjugated to indefinite incarceration.
Cabinet clears decks for 83 new KVs
THE Centre on Friday sanctioned ₹8,232 crore for setting up 85 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) and 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas (NV).
Chopper case: CBI reply sought on Michel bail plea
THE Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the CBI within four weeks on an appeal filed by Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman and accused, in the alleged Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam case, seeking bail.
Uproar over 'cut' in front row seat for SP
AMID reports of disquiet among INDIA bloc parties over the allocation of front row seats in the Lok Sabha, the Congress has accused the BJP-led NDA government of not keeping its promise on the agreed formula, and cutting down one front row seat of Samajwadi Party (SP).
Progress in last decade bridged gap between Delhi & Northeast: Modi
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said efforts have been made over the last decade to bridge the emotional and developmental gap between Delhi and the Northeast, emphasizing the importance of bringing the region closer to the nation's heart.
Navy to commission stealth missile frigate INS Tushil in Russia on Dec 9
THE Indian Navy will commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad in Russia on December 9, officials said.
THE KASH TRANSACTIONS COMING TO WASHINGTON
Monkey see, monkey do. The change of government forthcoming in the US next month could exert an influence the world over, first by emulation.
THE DANGER OF LEGITIMACY LAUNDERING
Biased indexes can accrue credibility in an echo chamber of cross-references. Reforms in the World Bank's governance indicators show a structured pushback can yield better results
TN HC allows plea to examine EPS, Sasikala
10 had barged into estate, killed security guard