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Market valuation of 5 of top 10 most-valued firms tumble over ₹1.85 trillion

The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most-valued firms tumbled Rs 1,85,952.31 crore last week.

CII Puts Forward 10-Point Suggestion for Union Budget 2025

Ahead of the Union Budget, the industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has put forward a 10-point specific suggestion before the central government to increase Ease of Doing Business.

Indian-origin MP bows out of Canada PM race, won't seek re-election

Anita Anand has bowed out of Canada's prime ministerial race and announced that she won't seek re-election to parliament either.

North Korean troops in Ukraine gain battlefield experience, cementing alliance with Russia

For weeks, Ukrainian troops braced for an unfamiliar enemy: North Korean soldiers sent to bolster Moscow's forces after Ukraine launched a lightning-fast incursion and seized territory in Russia's Kursk region over the summer.

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) unveils new underground missile base: Report

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new underground missile base, local media reported.

Croatia's President Milanović overwhelming favourite to win reelection in a runoff vote

Croatia's incumbent President Zoran Milanović was the overwhelming favourite to win reelection as he faced a candidate from the ruling conservative party in a runoff presidential vote on Sunday.

Los Angeles Wildfires: Death Toll Rises Amid Fierce Winds

Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire

Israeli delegation to travel to Qatar for hostage deal with Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a senior delegation to depart to the Qatari capital, Doha, to continue advancing a deal with Hamas to release the Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

I was an Indian in my previous life, says Italian Yoga instructor Emma at Mahakumbh

The grandeur and spiritual significance of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj continue to attract visitors not only from across India but also from around the world.

UP's 100-Day Intensive TB Campaign Identifies 9,340 Cases in First Month

Under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a 100-day intensive tuberculosis (TB) campaign is underway across Uttar Pradesh.

Plan to establish Al Qaeda training camp in Jharkhand uncovered

The Delhi and Jharkhand Police have uncovered a plan to establish a training camp for the terrorist organisation Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) on Nakata Hill, located at the border of Ranchi and Latehar districts in Jharkhand.

Youth can make parliamentarians discharge their duties: VP Dhankhar

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said here on Sunday that the youngsters can make parliamentarians and public representatives discharge their constitutional duties.

BJP Will Win Milkipur Assembly Bypolls With Record Margin: UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has claimed that the BJP would win the Milkipur by-election with record margin and said the HMPV virus which is spreading rapidly in the country is a mild virus.

UP govt's herculean efforts enable 2 lakh devotees to bathe hourly at Sangam Nose

The Uttar Pradesh government has undertaken massive efforts to facilitate a smooth and spiritually significant Sangam bath experience for millions of devotees during Mahakumbh 2025.

Kalpvas begins today with Amrit Snan on Paush Purnima at Mahakumbh

Mahakumbh 2025 will begin with the auspicious Paush Purnima bath on Monday, marking the start of Kalpvas at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.

5 Workers Still Missing in Umrangso Coal Mine Tragedy: Rescue Ops Continue Amidst Recovery of 4 Bodies

The search for five missing workers trapped in a flooded rat-hole coal mine in Dima Hasao continues, with joint rescue operations by the Indian Army, Indian Navy, NDRF, and other agencies entering their sixth day.

India Bloc Is Unbroken And Stands Strong: Akhilesh Yadav

I have always gone to Kumbh, if you want, I can share the picture, the SP president said

Fanaticism in the name of science

My first industrial job after graduating with a PhD in theoretical physics was that of an R&D engineer at RCA, which at the time was a major conglomerate in the US. They manufactured TV sets among many other products which used cathode ray tubes (CRTs) as display devices.

Race Against 'China Tech'

China stands as one of South Korea's most significant trading partners while also emerging as a formidable rival in domains where Korean firms have traditionally excelled in technological prowess and market competitiveness.

German Divide

The rise of the far-right political outfit, AfD, with a plank of anti-immigration was considered to be a fringe element reflecting continued economic disparity but was not in a position to threaten the national consensus. However, capturing power in two important provinces defies economic logic when, with growing prosperity, many are moving from western to the eastern parts. The difference in unemployment between the two regions is insignificant as faster economic growth has attracted massive investments from reputed brands like Tesla and Intel. The level of immigration in eastern Germany is lowest

Maha Voters Buried Politics of Betrayal Played by Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday claimed that Maharashtra's grand victory of BJP-led MahaYuti has brought the country's politics back on track as it buried the politics of betrayal played by Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray.

SC Ruling: A Landmark Decision Protecting Rights of Genuine Railway Passengers: RPF

The recent judgment by the Supreme Court is a landmark decision in protecting the rights of genuine railway passengers, according to Director General of the Railway Protection Force Manoj Yadava.

Jaishankar to Visit Spain on 13-14 January, His First as Foreign Minister

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, is set to embark on a diplomatic visit to Spain on 13-14 January.

J&K: Unprecedented security ahead of PM Modi's visit to inaugurate Sonamarg Tunnel

Extraordinary security arrangements were in place on Sunday throughout the Kashmir Valley as areas around Sonamarg and Gagangir in Ganderbal district were literally security-sealed to keep miscreants and anti-national elements at bay ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival on Monday.

Chhattisgarh: 3 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur

At least three Maoists have been killed in an encounter with security forces on Sunday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, said Bijapur Police.

SC to Hear on 15 Jan Cong Plea Challenging Amendments to Conduct of Election Rules

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a plea filed by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh challenging the amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which restricts public access to election materials, such as CCTV footage unless explicitly listed by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Bihar bandh in support of job aspirants evokes mixed response

The day-long state-wide strike on Sunday over alleged irregularities in the 70th Combined Competitive Exams (preliminary) conducted by the BPSC on 13 December 2024, evoked mixed response.

ICMR study reveals 15 lakh annual surgical site infections in India

A recent report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that approximately 15 lakh patients in India suffer from Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) annually.

T'gana CM blames lack of ideology in politics for defections

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday blamed lack of ideology and student politics for increasing defections.

BJP and NDA opt out of TN bypoll blaming ruling DMK

Close on the heels of the principal opposition AIADMK and its ally, DMDK, announcing boycott of the 5 February, bypoll to the Erode East assembly constituency, the BJP-led NDA too followed suit, staying away from the electoral contest on the pretext that the ruling DMK will not allow a fair and free poll.