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UAE-India: More than just bilateral relations

The two countries are not just building economic synergies but also fostering a shared future of innovation, sustainability, and global leadership

Winter, Budget reins on rate cut

Inflation tethered to food prices; rate action will rest on winter-crop yield, fiscal stance in Budget

Dhaka must remember the lessons of history

Today is the 53rd anniversary of the liberation and creation of Bangladesh. Memories of that historic day are still vivid in my mind.

Remembering Sam: Great Soldier as a family man

It is Vijay Divas again, 53 years after India won the war that created Bangladesh. So, you will forgive me for reminiscing a little about my father: Sam Manekshaw, not 'the Great Soldier' but the family man.

Sambhal DM writes to ASI for carbon dating

Temple did not appear overnight: CM questions Opposition silence

Lankan President's first foreign trip to India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday held \"fruitful\" discussions with external affairs minister S Jaishankar and national security adviser Ajit Doval, shortly after kick-starting a three-day visit to India.

CONG SLAMS PM'S PARL SPEECH FOR INVOKING NEHRU

The Rajya Sabha will take up on Monday a two-day discussion on 75 years of the Constitution in the backdrop of a turbulent last week in the Upper House.

Techie's wife and in-laws held for abetting suicide

Bengaluru police arrested three people, including the wife of 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash, for abetment of suicide after the man was found dead earlier this week after leaving behind a detailed suicide note and video message in which he accused his estranged spouse and in-laws of harassment and extortion.

Immunity for public servants not to shield the corrupt: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has outlined the scope of immunity granted to public servants, making it explicit that the requirement of prior sanction to prosecute them is \"not a shield for corrupt practices\" and that the immunity cannot be misused by public servants to camouflage illegal acts as duties performed under the colour of their office.

Mumbai stretch of Vashi bridge to open in Feb

Two months after the Navi Mumbai-bound section of the Thane Creek Bridge (also known as Vashi bridge) was opened to motorists on October 13, authorities have announced that the Mumbai-bound section is nearing completion and is expected to open by the end of February.

JJ School of Art starts MArch in Metropolitan Architecture from Jan

MUMBAI: To address the growing complexities of urban environments, Sir JJ School of Art, Architecture, and Design (SJJAAD) (Deemed to be University under the De-Novo category) has announced the launch of its first-ever Master of Architecture in Metropolitan Architecture program.

MAN ARRESTED FOR FLASHING IN SHARED TAXI

MUMBAI: The police arrested a 27-year-old man on Saturday for allegedly flashing a woman in a shared taxi at Grant Road last month.

Teacher arrested for sexual assault gets bail

The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to a 25-year-old music teacher who was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing his minor student.

FIR REGISTERED AFTER HOAX CALL TO AIRPORT

MUMBAI: The Sahar police have registered a case Sunday against an unknown person for allegedly warning of an untoward incident at the Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Sunday.

Parents, children tackle questions on food

MUMBAI: From the history of bagels to ratatouille (the film and the stew), and the popstar Rihanna's infamous omelette gown, 12 parent-child teams battled it out over all things food, at the Lupin Aptivate Achchi Bhookh School Foodie Quiz held in Mumbai on Sunday afternoon.

Matunga locals divided over BMC's multi-level parking plan

MUMBAI: Residents of Matunga are divided over the BMC's proposal to build a ₹126-crore multi-level robotic parking tower outside Matunga Central railway station.

BJP: 30% mins are first-timers

Following its best-ever performance in assembly polls in Maharashtra in November, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dropped several old faces from the council of ministers and inducted young turks in their place.

New faces comprise 50% of NCP mins

Buoyed by its success in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP not only inducted five fresh faces but also dropped three senior leaders—Chhagan Bhujbal, Dilip Walse Patil and Dharamraobaba Atram.

Iniesta bids farewell to glittering career

Retiring Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta bid farewell to his playing career Sunday in an exhibition match between Barcelona and Real Madrid greats in Tokyo and will now look to go into coaching.

Head and Smith put Aussies in control of third India Test

BRISBANE: Twin century-makers Travis Head and Steve Smith put on a magnificent fourth-wicket partnership as Australia reached a commanding 405-7 at stumps on day two of the third Test against India on Sunday.

Error-prone Madrid held to 3-3 draw at Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano prevented Real Madrid from taking provisional control of La Liga by holding the European champions' to a pulsating 3-3 draw on Saturday.

KEEPER STRUCK BY OBJECT, BUNDESLIGA TEAMS FINISH GAME WITHOUT ATTACK

Bochum's goalkeeper was struck on the head by an object apparently thrown from the stands at Union Berlin and both Bundesliga teams left the field.

HOW TO CATCH THE GEMINIDS, ONE OF THE STRONGEST METEOR SHOWERS OF THE YEAR

The Geminids, among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids, will be visible until Dec. 21, although peak viewing was on Dec. 13.

Genomes find Homo sapiens interbred with Neanderthals about 49k to 43k years ago

It is difficult to know the nature of the interaction between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals based on genome data beyond being able to say they mixed and had children together. The researchers could not pinpoint geographically where this interbreeding occurred but saw the Middle East as likely.

UN envoy calls for sanctions relief to help rebuild Syria

A UN envoy on Sunday called for a quick end to Western sanctions against Syria as the country's new leaders and regional and global powers begin to chart a path forward following the fall of President Bashar Assad.

Sports fiesta: celebrating teamwork and spirit

COMPETITIVE SPIRIT PEAKED DURING THE FLAT RACES AND RELAY RACES, ENTHUSIASM PEAKED DURING THE TEACHERS' RACE AND PARENTS' RACE

Educational guidance empowers SSC students

MUMBAI: In a significant initiative aimed at preparing students for the critical SSC examinations, St Haris High School hosted an educational guidance workshop on November 30.

Harikrishna: The specialist on China in Gukesh's team

The 38-year-old Indian GM speaks about his understanding of Chinese players, Ding as a friend and how the team, tucked away in Spain, dealt with World Championship

Jota rescues 10-man Liverpool; Arsenal frustrated

Diogo Jota rescued Liverpool as the Premier League leaders recovered from Andy Robertson's early red card to snatch a 2-2 draw with Fulham, while Arsenal's title challenge was dented by a goalless stalemate against Everton.

Versatile MP face star-studded Mumbai in SMAT title clash

Mumbai have a habit of entering the finals in any format they play. If we win, it will be a great achievement. CHANDRAKANT PANDIT, MP head coach