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Russian handled OctaFX ops: ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched an investigation into a money laundering scheme involving OctaFX, a global foreign exchange trading platform owned and directed by Russian national Pavel Prozorov.

Marathi actor dragged into Beed murder controversy

Marathi actress Prajakta Mali on Saturday strongly objected to her name being dragged into the Santosh Deshmukh murder case in Beed and demanded that BJP legislator Suresh Dhas, who made the remarks against her, tender a public apology.

Man Arrested For Forcing Minor To Watch Porn On Bus

A 55-year-old man was arrested for allegedly showing pornographic content to a minor girl and misbehaving with her while travelling on a BEST bus on Friday evening.

15,000 Cops Deployed for New Year's Eve

More than 15,000 policemen, including personnel from the state reserve police force (SRPF) and quick response teams (QRTs), will be deployed across the city to prevent any untoward incidents on New Year's Eve.

Adani Renames Dharavi Redvpt Project Co

The Adani Group has renamed Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL), the special purpose vehicle for redeveloping one of Asia's largest slums, to Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited (NMDPL), a move that has attracted criticism from Dharavi Bachao Andolan (DBA), the body representing the slum residents.

Commercial Plane To Do Trial Landing At NMIA Today

A commercial flight will do a trial landing at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) for the first time at noon on Sunday, as officials gear up for the launch of phase 1 in March 2025.

Two men kidnap former colleague, shoot his nude video, and extort ₹6 lakh

ONE ACCUSED SAID THE VICTIM WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIM GETTING FIRED FROM JOB

Actor Urmila Kothare's car hits 2 workers, 1 dead

Actor's driver booked for rash driving and causing death by negligence, Kothare escaped with minor injuries due to airbag

Reddy's ton gives India a fighting chance at MCG

Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a defiant maiden century on Saturday as India clawed back to reach 358-9 on a rain-hit third day of the fourth Test against Australia, giving themselves a fighting chance against the hosts.

Tough beginning for world No. 1 Carlsen; Raunak stuns Firouzja

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen had a torrid start to the World Rapid and Blitz Championship, losing in one round and escaping with draws in two others to end Day 1 of the rapid event at 2.5/5 in New York.

Nagal Continues To Stay Away From Davis Cup

India's singles No. 1 Sumit Nagal continues to remain absent from national duty as his name was missing from the team's upcoming Davis Cup World Group I play-off tie against Togo, to be held in New Delhi in February.

Back in hockey, Ward hopes to shine in HIL

Sam Ward can easily be spotted on a hockey turf, wading past defenders as a skater would glide on ice, but what really sets the 33-year-old apart is his mask.

Jayasuriya aims to make SL cricket find an upswing

It's been only two months since Sanath Jayasuriya took over as full-time head coach of Sri Lanka's men's cricket team.

With a bit of luck and lots of faith, you can get back to scoring big runs: Smith

You are one of the best batters on the planet and then, the centuries dry up. That's how fickle form can sometimes be.

Rohit's Insipid Captaincy Lets Australia Take Control

It was a slow trudge out, with head bowed, for India's captain Rohit Sharma.

Renuka and Deepti star as India women sweep ODI series vs WI

Renuka Thakur and Deepti Sharma delivered a bowling masterclass to trounce West Indies by five wickets and seal a dominant victory in the third and final ODI of the series at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on Friday.

Services exports save the day for current account in Q2

A rise in services exports helped narrow India's current account deficit (CAD) in the September quarter, although this marked the second consecutive quarterly deficit after hitting a surplus in the final three months of FY24.

Rupee Falls to Record Low as Dollar Bids Spike

The rupee fell to an all-time low on Friday, as maturing non-deliverable forwards and currency futures boosted dollar demand, while the sharp fall led to panic dollar buying by importers.

Israel Burns the Last Functioning Hospital in Gaza

Israeli troops stormed one of the last hospitals operating in northern Gaza, on Friday, igniting fires and forcing many staff and patients outside to strip in winter weather, the territory's health ministry said.

2 Leaders Impeached in 3 Weeks as Turmoil Continues in S. Korea

The crisis has rattled financial markets and disrupted Seoul's diplomacy efforts with partners like the U.S., all while the country's facing mounting economic challenges

Brazil Says Workers at China's BYD Site 'Trafficking Victims'

Authorities in Brazil said on Friday they are probing Chinese auto giant BYD and one of its contractors for suspected \"trafficking\" of Chinese workers building a factory in the South American country.

Making policy for the last man in the queue

was finance secretary in Delhi when I was appointed governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in September 2008. Before moving to Mumbai, I went to call on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to thank him for the confidence he reposed in me.

Seoul: N Korea soldier captured in war dies

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday.

Prime minister, great economist, a greater ethicist

Manmohan Singh showed that honesty could be at home in politics, and politics in honesty

An emblem for the India story

Manmohan Singh's life and work are entwined with post-Independence India's transformation from a poor country to a global power

2 Injured in Gunfight Between Police, Militants in Manipur

At least two people, including a police commando, suffered bullet injuries on Friday in a gunfight with armed militants in Imphal East district as tension escalated in the ethnic strife-torn Manipur, police said.

SC Reprimands Punjab Govt Over Dallewal's Health Status

The Supreme Court on Friday reprimanded the Punjab government for failing to shift farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for over a month, to a hospital despite repeated medical advice.

Average Indian's Monthly Spend Rises, Finds Survey

The average Indian's monthly spending increased 9.2% to ₹4,122 in rural areas and 8.3% to ₹6,996 in urban regions during 2023-24 compared to the previous year, with food driving rural growth while non-food items propelled urban expenditure, according to official data released on Friday.

Allu Arjun Files Regular Bail Plea in Theatre Stampede Case

Tollywood actor Allu Arjun on Friday filed a petition in the Nampally criminal courts in Hyderabad seeking regular bail in connection with the case related to the death of a 35-year-old woman in a stampede-like situation during the premiere of his latest film Pushpa-2 on December 4, people aware of the matter said.

Village in Pakistan recalls fond memories of 'Mohna'

To the older residents of Gah Begal, a nondescript village 80km south of Pakistan's capital Islamabad, he was \"Mohna\", the bright and industrious kid who studied in the local Urdu-medium primary school before moving to Peshawar.