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India Open: Big blow for Indian fans as PV Sindhu bows out with loss in quarterfinals

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu bowed out of the ongoing India Open 2025 after losing 9-21, 21-19, and 17-21 to Paris Olympics bronze medallist Gregoria Tunjung in the women's singles quarterfinal of the BWF World Tour Super 750 event, here on Friday.

Manu Bhaker 'inspired' after receiving Khel Ratna

After being felicitated with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's two-time Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker on Friday said that this recognition will inspire her to work even harder.

Shaping our world

Sadly, we are unable to counter the realpolitik practiced by the West, particularly the USA, which has always been an unreliable ally, failing to provide material support to us when we were attacked; by Pakistan in 1965 and 1999 and by China in 1962 and 2020. During the Indo-Pak war of 1971, the US actively supported Pakistan. Shorn of rhetoric, the main interest of the US Government vis-a-vis India is to sell us highly priced, defanged military equipment, and prevent us from buying arms from alternative sources

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78

David Lynch, the filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark and dreamlike vision in such movies as \"Blue Velvet\" and \"Mulholland Drive\" and the TV series \"Twin Peaks,\" has died just days before his 79th birthday.

Naidu hails Centre's revival package for Vizag steel plant

The revival of the plant was a key electoral promise made by the TDP and Jana Sena leaders

SAD Calls Meeting on Reports of Fake Voters' Lists of SGPC

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has called a meeting of all SGPC members here on January 21 to discuss discrepancies in voters lists of SGPC as there were reports that a large number of non-Sikhs and fake voters have been registered in these lists.

BCCI to announce Team India squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 today

After suffering embarrassing losses in consecutive Test series to New Zealand and Australia, Team India are now gearing up for the shorter formats of the game.

Raj govt defers elections in 6,759 gram panchayats

In an attempt to synchronise elections for enforcing the 'one nation, one election' proposal, the Rajasthan government has decided to defer polls in 6,759 gram panchayats that were due to be held by the end of January.

Two AAP Councillors Join BJP Ahead Of Polls

In a jolt to the ruling AAP ahead of Delhi polls, municipal councillors from Baprola, Ravindra Solanki and Manglapuri's Narendra Girsa joined the BJP on Friday.

Piyush Goyal encourages first-time vehicle buyers in India to choose EVs

Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at the second edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo emphasised the importance of encouraging first-time vehicle buyers in India to choose electric vehicles (EVs) over fossil fuel-based cars.

SpaceX Loses Spacecraft After Catching Rocket Booster at the Launch Pad in Latest Starship Test

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad.

Cong manipulated Constitution for sake of appeasement politics: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday said that the Congress party has repeatedly manipulated the Constitution solely for the sake of appeasement politics, often targeting a specific vote bank.

UP govt changes DMs of 14 districts, including Lucknow

The important transfer was appointment of Aligarh DM Vishak G as the new DM of Lucknow replacing Surya Pal Gangwar who has been made Secretary in the CM's office

Assam, Meghalaya CMs to resume border dispute talks after district council elections

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has said that the border dispute with Assam will be discussed after the district council elections in the state are over.

Rajnath Singh Stresses the Need for Enhanced Defence Capability Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the urgent need to fortify India's offensive and defensive capabilities, given the current global turmoil and the evolving rules-based international order.

PM Must Accept 'revris' Not Bad; BJP Lacks Vision: AAP

Following the launch of BJP's manifesto which includes monetary allowance for women and several other welfare schemes, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday hit out at the saffron party saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must accept that Kejriwal was right, and providing free handouts 'revris' was something not bad for the country.

Kejriwal Promises Free Bus Travel For Students

AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking for a 50 per cent concession for students of Delhi in metro rail fares, while also promising free bus travel to all school and college students of the national capital if voted back to power.

Presidents of Russia and Iran meet in the Kremlin ahead of signing partnership treaty

The presidents of Russia and Iran opened their talks in the Kremlin on Friday before signing a broad cooperation pact.

Shah Reviews Implementation of New Criminal Laws in Madhya Pradesh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Friday, reviewed the implementation of three new criminal laws in Madhya Pradesh in the presence of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav.

RG Kar rape-murder case: Kolkata court to deliver judgment today

The verdict in the trial of the accused for the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old woman postgraduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata's R G Kar Medical College Hospital on 9 August last year will be delivered on Saturday.

Our policy allows one attendant with one patient: AIIMS

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi on Friday categorically said it allows only one attendant with one patient as a policy.

MCD Removes Over 9 Lakh Ads Related to Assembly Polls

In its effort to implement the directives of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) ahead of the coming assembly election, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) stated on Friday that it has removed over 63,000 posters, banners, hoardings, and small boards across its 12 zones, bringing the total number of removals to over 9.36 lakh so far.

Housing sales decline by 26 per cent across eight major cities in Dec quarter

During the December quarter, the housing sales declined 26 per cent to 1,06,038 units across eight major cities.

Market Snaps Three-Day Winning Streak

At close, the Sensex was down 423.49 points or 0.55 percent at 76,619.33, and the Nifty was down 108.60 points or 0.47 percent at 23,203.20

Dense fog delays trains, flights in Delhi; IMD issues yellow alert

The dense fog that enveloped Delhi in the early morning on Friday resulted in the delay of several trains and flights as the weather department issued a yellow alert for Saturday.

China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy

China's population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said Friday, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world's second most populous nation, which is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people.

SC Stays HC Order Asking AAP Govt To Implement Ayushman Bharat Scheme

The apex court issued a notice to the Central government seeking its reply to the Delhi government's plea challenging the high court order

Kejriwal has only deceived public: LoP

Stepping up his attack on former chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta said he has only deceived the public in the last 10 years.

Twelve Indians Killed in Service of Russian Armed Forces, MEA Confirms

At least 12 Indian nationals have died while serving the Russian Army in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday.

India Eves Determined to Defend Title at U19 Women's T20 World Cup

India skipper Niki Prasad said her team's objective is to win the 2025 U19 Women's T20 World Cup and successfully defend the title they won under Shafali Verma's leadership in 2023.