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Ahead of BMC polls, MP Piyush Goyal unveils mega projects

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has ramped up its efforts for the forthcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, with Union Minister Piyush Goyal unveiling plans to expedite a series of transformative projects designed to revitalise the city.

Justice for Deshmukh fills the air in Parbhani

Three absconding accused, described by police as \"cold-blooded\" killers, were arrested for the murder Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massajog village in Maharashtra's Beed district, on Saturday.

A scientist who loved cricket, tennis with equal passion

In the demise of Dr Rajagopala Chidambaram, India has lost one of its most accomplished sons.

Uddhav cornered over pvt guards at residence

The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Saturday questioned if Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray trusts Mumbai police after visuals of private security guards deployed at his residence Matoshree were aired by Marathi news channels.

Sharp drop in prices of winter vegetables

Wholesale prices of tomatoes crashed to ₹5-10 per kilogram in the APMC market, Vashi on Saturday.

Friends with lasting benefits

Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners by Sreeram Chaulia highlights the intricacies of the country's partnerships with Japan, Australia, USA, Russia, France, Israel, UAE

Most people just want a good protagonist

The American author of children's books, on espionage novels and honouring his ancestors in his work

Kohli's season of gloom drags on

Average of 13.16 after the Perth hundred further weakens star player's position as batting spearhead

Golf elections: Ministry questions IOA president Usha on affiliation

The sports ministry has taken a stern view of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha recognising the Indian Golf Union (IGU) elections won by the Harish Kumar Shetty-led faction, asking IOA to adhere to its constitution and the National Sports Code.

Pant resists but India fold for 185

Familiar batting woes haunt visitors after Rohit Sharma 'rests' himself for fifth and final Test at SCG

Djokovic stunned by towering Opelka

Former world No.1 Novak Djokovic's Australian Open preparations suffered a blow on Friday as he was bundled out of the Brisbane International by towering American Reilly Opelka.

Existing EV subsidies to stay, no new incentives, says Goyal

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday existing subsidies for the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem will continue for some time, citing broad consensus among the government, auto OEMs, and battery swapping companies that no new incentives or subsidies are required at this stage.

Divided EU allows India to pitch for carbon tax relief

THE CBAM IMPOSES A CARBON PRICE ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM OUTSIDE THE BLOC TO PREVENT CARBON LEAKAGE

State Borrowings to Surge About 18% in Q4

Higher borrowings expected to drive capex, helping economic recovery

Netbanking 2.0: NPCI's pilot to ease mobile payments

You're about to make a payment for a purchase on a popular e-commerce website from your mobile, but your bank doesn't show up in the net-banking list.

Govt Diverts Natural Gas From LPG To City Retailers

The government has slashed allocation of natural gas used for LPG production, and diverted the low-priced fuel to city gas retailers like Indraprastha Gas Ltd and Adani-Total Gas Ltd to meet a part of their requirement for CNG/piped cooking gas supplies, according to an official order.

Biden Blocks US Steel Sale to Japan's Nippon

President Joe Biden on Friday blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry.

N Korea says South in 'political chaos' over Yoon arrest drama

North Korean state media on Friday said the South was in \"chaos\" and paralysed politically over an attempt by investigators to execute an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Alcohol Labels in US Should Carry Cancer Warning

Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, the US Surgeon General said on Friday in a move that could signal a shift towards more aggressive tobacco-style regulation for the sector.

Nick Clegg exits as Meta taps GOP's Joel Kaplan to lead global policy team

US tech giant Meta Platforms has elevated prominent Republican Joel Kaplan to be its chief global affairs officer, replacing Nick Clegg.

No end to farm economy unease

The problem is deeper than MSP and loan waivers - only an objective conversation between the two sides can mitigate the crisis

Appeals court in US blocks Biden-era 'net neutrality' rules

A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that US regulators overstepped their authority by reinstating \"net neutrality\" rules governing internet service providers, dealing a blow to the Biden administration.

India Shows The Way On Energy Transformation

Electricity demand is booming around the world.

Money Lesson for 2025: Keep Faith in Basics

There is little reason to panic: Stay diversified between debt and equity, instead of chasing high-risk instruments or treating the stock markets a gambling den

UGC gets 6 weeks for anti-discrimination regulation

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to notify within six weeks new regulations to combat caste-based discrimination and suicides in higher education institutions, clarifying that the fresh norms cannot be a mere \"ream of white paper\" but must be effective.

Life term for 28 for killing man in 2018 Kasganj violence

A special National Investigation Agency court on Friday awarded life imprisonment to 28 people convicted for the murder of 23-year-old Chandan Gupta in a communal clash in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh during a \"Tiranga Yatra\" in 2018.

SP injured in Manipur as mob attacks office

The superintendent of police, along with several others, sustained injuries on Friday after protesters attacked his office in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district of Manipur to push for removal of central forces from Saibol village bordering Imphal East, officials aware of the matter said.

Allu Arjun gets bail in theatre stampede case

The Nampally court in Hyderabad granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Friday in connection with the December 4 Sandhya theatre stampede that claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and injured her son, people familiar with the matter said.

SC plans pan-India tags for vehicles to mark fuel-type

The Supreme Court on Friday announced its intention to invoke its constitutional powers under Article 142 to make it mandatory for vehicle owners across all states and Union Territories (UTs) to adopt colour-coded stickers for petrol and diesel vehicles.

Missing Since Jan 1, Journalist's Body Found in a Tank

A 28-year-old journalist was found murdered on Friday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, two days after he went missing while reportedly on his way to meet the brother of a local road contractor.