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The rise and rise of JD Vance in American politics

An Indian son-inlaw will soon occupy the Naval Observatory residence of the American Vice President in Washington DC. While India can derive joy from this emotional connection, the real story of JD Vance's miraculous rise in American politics lies in middle America.

CBI clubs graft cases in Mahadev scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a corruption and cheating case in connection with the Mahadev online betting app scandal, people familiar with developments said on Monday, roughly four months after the Chhattisgarh government asked the agency to probe the larger conspiracy and role of public servants in a case where former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel was earlier named.

AAP with 'tukde tukde gang: Anurag Thakur

BJP leader and former union minister Anurag Thakur in a press conference on Monday dubbed the AAP a party of \"algavwad\", \"atankwad\" and \"afwah\" while accusing it of supporting \"separatists\" and raising questions on the spate of hoax bomb threats to schools in Delhi.

Yogesh Mahajan dies of cardiac arrest

Actor Yogesh Mahajan, known for his role in the television show Shiv Shakti: Tap Tyag Tandav and Marathi films Mumbaiche Shahane (2007) and Sansarachi Maya (2014), died on Sunday.

Gaza deal holding after hostage-prisoner swap

A fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was holding on Monday, following the dramatic exchange of three hostages for 90 Palestinian prisoners in an agreement aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in Gaza.

Shaunak calls accidental tumour discovery a blessing in disguise'

Award-winning filmmaker Shaunak Sen had a health scare a few months ago when a malignant tumour was detected in his kidney. However, on Sunday evening, Sen announced that he is now cancer-free.

On the road, but going nowhere

Though Delhi has India's most expansive road network, the city's sprawling streets have remained arenas of constant struggle for its 21mn residents

President Trump, redux

47th President of the United States takes oath, signs a slew of executive orders on immigration, gender, race and trade tariffs

U'khand nod for UCC rules

THE RULES WILL COME INTO FORCE ONCE THEY ARE NOTIFIED LATER THIS MONTH ON A DAY THAT STATE CM DHAMI WILL ANNOUNCE

Trump and India-US ties: What will work, what needs work

Under Donald Trump, just like the past five American presidencies including his own, America's strategic relationship with India will deepen.

'Not satisfied': CM seeks death sentence, Oppn hits out at TMC

Leaders across party lines on Monday expressed discontent with the judgment of a Kolkata court pronouncing life imprisonment till death for prime accused Sanjay Roy in the rape and murder of a 31-year-old resident doctor at the West Bengal government-run RG Kar medical college and hospital, demanding the capital punishment for the convict.

New 'oligarchy' under fire as elites descend on Davos

A leading NGO warned Monday of an emerging \"aristocratic oligarchy\" with massive political clout and primed to profit from Donald Trump's presidency, as global elites descend on Davos for their annual confab.

Salman turns up late, Akshay leaves Bigg Boss set

Actors Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan were all set to reunite at the Bigg Boss 18 grand finale, but it never materialised as Salman apparently didn't reach the sets on time.

A COLD PLAY, SAY DISAPPOINTED FANS

CONCERTGOERS FELT THE SHOW FELL FLAT DUE TO THE CROWD'S LUKEWARM ENERGY. SOME CLAIMED THAT MOST ATTENDEES WERE MORE INVESTED IN CREATING REELS AND DID NOT EVEN KNOW THE LYRICS TO THE BAND'S SONGS.

Trump and the world: What lies ahead

President Donald J Trump has articulated a wide set of political and policy interests and picked an ideologically committed and personally loyal set of personnel to implement his agenda. As he sets out to roll his executive orders on Day 1, here is a look at five Trump priorities, the political context, and key individuals in that domain:

India may get newer, faster bullet train at the same time as Japan -

India and Japan may see the simultaneous launch of the latest version of the bullet train, Shinkansen Alfa-X, aka Shinkansen E10, in 2029-30, and Tokyo, India's partner in the ambitious bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, is alright with India running two indigenously made high-speed trains on thetrack, which is expected to be ready in 2026-27, three people familiar with the matter said.

26-YR-OLD T'GANA MAN SHOT DEAD IN WASHINGTON DC

The grounding of the locally produced Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) in the wake of a recent crash has come as a slight setback for the armed forces and it will not be taking part in the Republic Day flypast, defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Monday.

SC stays proceedings against Rahul in J'khand

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed defamation proceedings against Congress Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi in a 2018 case pending before a Jharkhand court on his comments against the then BJP president Amit Shah referring to him as a \"murder accused\".

5 Cops Guilty of Accused's Death in Custody in Badlapur: Probe

Parents of the Accused Had Raised Doubts on the Police's Claims of Opening Fire in Self-Defence in Sept Last Year

Intruder's fingerprints found at Saif's house

Police in Mumbai probing the attack on Saif Ali Khan said that they have found an unidentified person's fingerprints at 19 spots and have tapped forensics to see if they match with the arrested suspect, even as they gave new details on how they zeroed in on the man they arrested the previous day after a frenetic manhunt.

AAP now targets Verma over 'massive growth in income'

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi's health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Monday threw a satire at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and New Delhi candidate Parvesh Verma's rise in annual income from 2018 to 2024, as per the affidavits filed with the election commission.

Change marks tragic end for the Biden presidency

All political lives end in tragedy.

Waqf JPC set to hold final discussions on Jan 24-25

The joint parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf amendment Bill is set to begin clause-by-clause discussion on the proposed amendments on January 24-25, a communique from the Lok Sabha secretariat said, with the meetings expected to set the stage for tabling of the final report during the Budget session of Parliament.

Delhi birders record 168 species so far

ULTRAMARINE FLYCATCHER AND GREY-HEADED CANARYFLYCATCHER WERE AMONG UNUSUAL SIGHTINGS

Private banking booms as super-rich ranks swell

There has never been a better time than now to manage the wealth of the rich, after the parabolic rally in equities in the post-pandemic era swelled the ranks and bank balances of super-rich Indians.

Life in prison for RG Kar hospital rapist, murderer

A 35-year-old former civic police volunteer who raped and murdered a junior doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar hospital last year will spend the rest of his life in jail, a local court ruled on Monday, observing that the grisly crime didn't fall in the \"rarest of rare\" category to deserve the death penalty.

No Urgent Hearing of Plea Against AAP Sop

The Delhi high court on Monday declined to advance the hearing date on a petition seeking to halt further registration under the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) \"Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana,\" under which women were promised ₹2,100 monthly aid if the party secured power in the upcoming Delhi elections.

699 Candidates Left in the Race After Last Date of Withdrawal

A total of 699 candidates are in the fray for the Delhi Assembly polls after the final scrutiny of nomination papers on Monday, which was the last date for candidates to withdraw their nominations, election commission officials said.

21-yr-old uses AI pictures to extort college student; held

A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 19-year-old woman, a college student, by threatening to publicise pictures and videos of her created using artificial intelligence (AI) software unless she paid him ₹50,000, police said on Monday.

Intruder's fingerprints at 19 spots in Saif's house: Police

Police in Mumbai probing the attack on Saif Ali Khan said on Monday that they have found an unidentified person's fingerprints at 19 spots and have tapped forensics to see if they match with the arrested suspect, even as they gave new details on how they zeroed in on the man they arrested the previous day after a frenetic manhunt.