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Dixon Profit Rises 77.5% Fueled by Mobile Biz Growth

Dixon Technologies reported a 77.5% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹171.19 crore for the third quarter of current financial year (FY25).

Pragg wins; Gukesh draws

INDIAN Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot P Harikrishna, while Arjun Erigaisi settled for a draw in the second round of the 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament here.

MRPL Reports 28% Decline in Net Profit to ₹304 Crore

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) reported a 28% decline in its net profit to ₹304 crore for the third quarter of FY25.

SA20: Sunrisers enter play-offs

SUNRISERS Eastern Cape defeated Durban Super Giants by six wickets to enter the playoffs of the SA20 here.

Iranian Court Hands Death Sentence to Popular Singer for Blasphemy

AN Iranian court has sentenced popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to death on appeal after he was convicted of blasphemy, local media reported on Sunday.

NCLT orders liquidation of Go First

Airline becomes the second carrier in four months to face liquidation after Jet Airways

India in line to host ‘very major event’ in 2025, says top FIDE official Sutovsky

The world governing body for chess (FIDE) could be set to host a ‘very major event’ in India in 2025.

Reciting of 'Vishnu Sahasra Nama' along seashore on January 26

ALONG the seashore from Kannur in Kerala to Shiroor in Udupi district, a unique event of reciting 'Vishnu Sahasra Nama' by 108 groups at 108 different places will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm on January 26.

Poacher Booked Under Wildlife Act for Killing Deer

In a swift operation, the Chikkamagaluru forest mobile squad rushed to Kutankul Estate, Attigiri section of Togarihankarl village (survey no 37) where a deer was hunted in the early hours of Sunday.

7 Planets to Align in March, Celestial Show Tonight

IN a rare celestial event, seven planets of the Solar System will align by March this year.

Congress' Belagavi Convention Marks 100 Years of Gandhiji's Address

DISTRICT Congress Committee Dr K P Anshumanth speaking to media persons on Monday said that Congress Convention in Belagavi on January 21 will be a historic one as it commemorates the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi addressing the All India Congress meeting (Rashtreeya Maha Adhiveshana) in Belagavi in 1924 and started the freedom struggle movement.

Excise Department operation to curb illegal liquor consumption

THE Excise Department has intensified enforcement and investigation efforts in Dakshina Kannada to prevent illegal liquor activities.

From draught-prone village to WHIL: Rutuja Pisal story

IF you wish to visit Rutuja Pisal's village from Pune and opt to use the public vehicle, you have to get to Phaltan—a town in the northeast part of Satara district—first.

La Liga: Real beat Las Palmas 4-1

WITH Kylian Mbappe putting on a show again, Real Madrid returned to the top of the Spanish league.

Israel Frees 90 Captives; Palpable Relief, Fear in Gaza

AFTER 15 months of collective grief and anxiety, three Israeli hostages left Hamas captivity and returned to Israel, and dozens of Palestinian prisoners walked free from Israeli jails, leaving both Israelis and Palestinians torn between celebration and fear as stirred modest hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war.

Will be key player in electric 3-wheeler market: TVS

CHENNAI-based auto major TVS Motor has set its sight on becoming a key player in the rapidly-growing electric three-wheeler market within the next three quarters.

Gift to US: Surat bizman creates Trump replica in lab-grown diamond

A Surat-based diamond businessman has created a replica of Donald Trump using a 4.30-carat lab-grown diamond.

Defamation proceedings against Rahul stayed

Lakhimpur Kheri victims' family members allege accused tried to influence witnesses, SP asked to file report

NITK Issues Advisory After Reports of Foodborne Illnesses

Students Instructed to Drink Boiled or Filtered Water, Avoid Consumption of Street Food Until Situation Normalizes

Billionaires' wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before

The wealth of billionaires grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, a top anti-poverty group said on Monday as some of the world's political and financial heavyweights prepared for an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

Defamation proceedings against Rahul stayed

THE Supreme Court on Monday stayed trial court proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed against him for alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Bengaluru to Host 3-Day Millet Fair From Jan 23

Representatives from nearly 10 countries and agriculture ministers and bureaucrats from over 25 states in India will take part in the International Trade Fair - Organics and Millets 2025, Karnataka Agriculture Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy has said.

Karur Vysya Bank profit jumps over 20% on loan growth

Robust loan growth and better asset quality helped the Tamil Nadu-based old-generation private sector lender Karur Vysya Bank to report an over 20% jump in net income at ₹496 crore in the December quarter, up from ₹412 crore in the year ago period.

R-Day parade to have an extra dose of art & culture

THE government is working towards widening the portrayal of the nation's societal and cultural landscape while still preserving the military and martial spirit of the Republic Day parade, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh stated on Monday.

SEBI May Extend Time to Fix MF NAV

To ease the implementation of directions on upstreaming of client funds, the markets watchdog is planning to extend time to stock brokers/clearing members to un-pledge units of overnight mutual fund schemes and place redemption requests with funds houses, after the close of market hours.

Birla expresses concern over short duration of Parliament sessions

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday expressed concern and anguish over planned disruptions of House proceedings, decline in the number of sittings, and erosion of dignity and decorum of legislatures across the country.

IT cos see revival in discretionary demand, deal wins

IT services companies have now started witnessing early signs of revival in discretionary spending and CEOs of top IT companies are optimistic about strong deal wins in coming quarters.

Cong leader slams BJP for twisting Rahul's remark

AICC secretary B M Sandeep slammed the BJP for twisting Rahul Gandhi's statement on the \"fight against Bharat\" concept.

Every Step You Take, They'll Be Watching You

There are many lessons from the work-life balance debate. One is for leaders to watch their words. Another is to recognise the generational shift in attitude towards work

5.2K birds of 117 species in Uttarakhand's Asan wetland

IN a significant citizen science effort, a bird counting campaign at the Asan Wetland in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand has yielded impressive results, with volunteers identifying 5,225 birds across 117 different species.