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Punjab eye third consecutive win against Jamshedpur FC

In-form Punjab FC will look to secure their third victory on the trot as they face Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) encounter which will be played at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Friday.

Champions League: Barca Overcome Dortmund, Arsenal rise to third spot

Spanish giants rise to second position and ensure passage to next round, Arsenal extend perfect home record

BWF World Tour: Indian duo keep semis hopes alive

The Indian women's doubles duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand registered a stunning victory over the world number six Malaysian pair of Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan at the ongoing Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, on Thursday, keeping their hopes of advancing to the next round alive.

Radiant debut

Graphic novels have always been a major attraction for Raj Sen, who pursued a BFA in acting at the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles Institute.

'Only 47 million of 750 million PAN holders invest in mutual funds'

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) hosted its 16th mutual fund summit, focusing on 'Vikshit Bharat 2047', on 30 November, thereby transitioning from financial inclusion to financial well-being and navigating exponential changes through expert insights.

Keep your eyes protected during winter

Most of us tend to take extra care of the eyes during summer months, completely ignoring the winters. It is extremely important for you to be aware that winters leave your eyes more vulnerable than the summers.

One Health approach for healthier world

The world observed World One Health Day on 3 November, which marks the recognition of the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health.

'Manipur situation fragile, will take time to resolve'

Every effort being made by state, Centre to trace missing Meitei man, says Biren Singh

Financial Intelligence Unit detects undisclosed income worth ₹11,000 crore in 2024: Centre

The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) detected undisclosed income worth nearly Rs 11,000 crore in 2024, the Finance Ministry informed on Thursday.

Indian banking sector's health remains robust, govt policy working very well: Top bankers

As Rahul Gandhi's allegations about the poor condition of Indian banks, especially public sector banks (PSBs), fizzled out, Dinesh Khara, former Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI), said on Thursday that the country's banking sector is performing professionally on all parameters like capitalisation and asset quality.

Proposed India-EU FTA negotiations need political directions: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Thursday said the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the European Union (EU) need political directions to reach a commercially meaningful deal while understanding each other's sensitivities.

Over 95 pc of Indian villages have 4G mobile coverage: Centre

Mobile network coverage in rural India has reached nearly 97 per cent and out of 6,44,131 villages, around 6,22,840 villages have mobile coverage and out of these, 6,14,564 villages are covered with 4G mobile connectivity, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.

FDI inflows into India crosses $1 trillion milestone; H1 of FY25 sees 26 pc growth

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India have crossed the USD one trillion milestone in the April 2000-September 2024 period, firmly establishing the country's reputation as a safe and key investment destination globally.

Benchmark indices end lower amid selling

Some of the key gainers on Nifty were Adani, Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Airtel

India can set global benchmark for sustainable mobility with EV goals: Report

With EV sales reaching 1.2 million and achieving 5 percent market penetration in FY24, the shift toward electric mobility is rapidly gaining momentum in India, a report said on Thursday, adding that right policy support and faster decision-making can help in fostering collaborations across stakeholders.

Retail inflation declines in Nov to 5.48 per cent; IIP for Oct recorded at 3.5 per cent

India's retail inflation in November was recorded at 5.48 per cent as compared to 6.21 per cent logged in October, data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said.

EU lets Bulgaria and Romania fully integrate into Europe's ID-check-free travel zone

European Union ministers on Thursday agreed to let Bulgaria and Romania fully integrate into Europe's ID-check-free travel zone, known as the Schengen area, by lifting land border controls from next year, the EU's Hungarian presidency said.

Gun found on suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing matches shell casings at scene, police say

The gun found on the man charged with killing United Healthcare's CEO matched shell casings found at the site of the shooting, New York City's police commissioner said Wednesday as authorities scrutinized evidence and the suspect's experiences with the victim's industry.

7 including ex-lawmaker convicted of rioting in HK

Dozens of people were injured in the violence during the anti-government protests of July 2019

Thousands attend funeral of Taliban minister killed by Islamic State suicide bombing

Thousands of people attended the funeral Thursday of a Taliban minister killed in a Kabul suicide bombing claimed by the Islamic State group.

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution for 'immediate, unconditional, permanent' ceasefire in Gaza Strip

India joined 157 other nations in supporting a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution demanding an \"immediate, unconditional, and permanent\" ceasefire in the war-torn Gaza Strip.

Russian forces edge closer to a key eastern Ukraine city in 'intense' fighting, officials say

Fighting around the key eastern Ukraine city of Pokrovsk is \"extremely intense\" after a monthslong Russian push, Ukraine's top military commander said, with analysts estimating Russian forces are now within just a few kilometers of the city.

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stability

French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and \"guarantee the stability of the country,\" following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a spokesperson for the outgoing government said Wednesday.

Blinken to visit Turkey for talks on Syria's situation: Turkish foreign ministry

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Turkey on Friday for high-level talks on Syria's ongoing political upheaval following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.

S Korea's ruling party chief voices support for Yoon's impeachment

South Korean President called the opposition Democratic Party 'a monster' and 'anti-state forces'

Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

US President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes.

Bangladesh's trajectory a cause for worry

When student-led, anti-government protests in Bangladesh snowballed into the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's 15-year-long autocratic rule in August 2024, many in the South Asian nation hoped it signaled better times ahead.

Scholz sets Germany on course for an early election as he requests a confidence vote next week

Chancellor Olaf Scholz formally set Germany on course for an early election Wednesday by requesting a confidence vote in parliament next week.

Kolkata needs trams, not battery-run buses

When the West Bengal government decided to drastically scale back Kolkata's 150-year-old tram service, leaving just a short heritage stretch from Maidan to Esplanade, it ignited a wave of protests from environmentalists and tram enthusiasts alike.

Toothless committees

Provincial assembly parliamentary committees are pivotal to strengthening federalism in Nepal.