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Man City Stop the Rot With Victory

MANCHESTER City provided Pep Guardiola some relief with a 2-0 victory at Leicester to secure just a second win in 14 games for the crisis-hit English champions on Sunday.

Analog watches see strong growth, focus on premiumisation

ITAN is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the renowned watch company recently introduced a flying Tourbillon watch, as part of its limited edition - the ‘Commemorative’ Collection, consisting of 4 watches.

Should You Invest In Private Credit?

If you are an investor in India of any size, you must have been called to participate in the private credit market.

Reliance's refinery at Jamnagar completes 25 yrs

RELIANCE launched its first refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat, 25 years ago, on December 28. Today, Jamnagar has become the world's refining hub.

How Your Behaviour Affects Investments

Behavioural science can tell you the future of your wealth. As you welcome the New Year, you must focus on your investment beliefs, preferences and social interaction tendencies.

Discount broking is the future: HDFC Sec MD

Investors are now choosing only discount platforms; full-service brokerages might only cater to HNIs in future

VIL welcomes govt's BG waiver, says will boost 4G, 5G investment

TELECOM service provider Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has welcomed the Indian government's decision to waive the Bank Guarantee (BG) requirement for the purchase of spectrum, calling it a significant relief for the telecom industry.

Australia trade pact completes two years; India exports up 14% FY24

THE India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), which completed two years on Sunday, has helped India increase its exports by 14% to the Indo-pacific nation in FY24.

As military rule ends, Chadians vote in parliamentary, regional elections

CHADIANS voted on Sunday in a parliamentary and regional election that will end a three-year transitional period from military rule but which the main opposition is boycotting after accusing authorities of not overseeing a credible electoral process.

Trump Sides With Musk as H1-B Visas Roil MAGA Camp

The prez-elect's position is in contrast with his earlier calls for immigration curbs

North Korea to Implement Toughest Policy Against US: Kim

NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the \"toughest\" anti-US policy, state media reported on Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as US president.

Georgia joining EU got complicated as Kavelashvili is sworn in as prez

FORMER soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, cementing the ruling party's grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.

Netanyahu is getting his prostate removed; Levin named acting PM

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having his prostate removed on Sunday, his office said, a procedure that comes as he manages multiple crises at once, including the ongoing war in Gaza and his own trial for alleged corruption.

Key ally demands Moscow apologise for plane crash

AZERBAIJANI President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt.

Boy rescued from borewell in MP dist, dies

A ten-year-old boy Sumit Meena, who fell into an open bore-well in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, while flying a kite on Saturday afternoon, was rescued after a 16-hour-long operation on Sunday morning.

Kashmir heading for 2 more snow spells in first week of Jan: MeT office

AFTER the season's first major snowfall, Kashmir is expected to experience two more snow spells in the first week of January.

Cleanest city Indore sees dip in migratory birds

ARRIVAL of migratory birds, particularly ducks and waders, is declining significantly in India's cleanest city, Indore.

Former sarpanch launches campaign to make gram panchayats AI-friendly

FOLLOWING Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI), a former sarpanch of Bibipur village in Haryana's Jind district has launched a campaign to leverage this technology to improve governance, transparency and accountability in rural areas.

Nuvyag tunnel is a gift from Dr Singh, should be named after him: Omar

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Navyug tunnel, which connects Qazigund with Banihal on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, should be named after late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

100 Villages Isolated, Schools Shut

ROAD access to nearly 100 villages has been cut off, significantly disrupting daily life and leaving residents confined in their homes.

Rash driving claims 983 lives this year in U'khand: Data

UTTARAKHAND has recorded 983 fatalities attributed to rash driving and speeding in 2024.

Constitution Stood Test of Time: PM

During Mann Ki Baat, Modi Announces Launch of Special Website 'constitution75.com'

West Himalayas See Sharp Rise in Forest Fires in a Year

FOREST fires in the Western Himalaya region increased manifold during the wildfire season (November to June) this year, compared to a year ago.

Dr Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna; row intensifies

THE ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara on Sunday by his family members as per the Sikh rituals.

More patients with vertigo turning to social media for advice, says study

PEOPLE suffering from vertigo in India are increasingly turning to social media to seek information and even treatment and support, a latest study has found.

Ending China standoff high point in '24 foreign policy, Bangla poses a challenge

IN a year marked by geopolitical tensions, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass movement against her rule.

Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

Happy New Year, dear readers. May 2025 bring our land and all of us abundant good fortune—health, wealth, and happiness by the bushel.

Urban Greenery Answer To Curb Air Pollution

While air pollution is a problem year-round, it worsens during winter due to stagnant weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. We need to tackle its root cause

Fishers rescue 100 kg sea turtle trapped in net

A group of fishermen from Chozhiangudi Langiyadi village in Ramanathapuram range rescued a massive sea turtle, weighing nearly 100 kg, which got entangled in a net, and released it back into the sea.