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Jat strongman and five-time Haryana chief minister dies in Gurugram at 89

Om Prakash Chautala, who died of cardiac arrest on Friday at the age of 89, was sworn in chief minister of Haryana five times in his five-decade-long career, with his shortest stint being for five days, and his longest, five years.

SC upholds 2016 decision to stop toll at DND flyway

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a decision barring the collection of toll charges on the Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) flyway, and reprimanded the Noida authority for enabling a toll company to \"defraud\" and \"exploit\" commuters indefinitely through an arbitrarily drafted agreement.

A decade later, search for lost flight MH-370 is set to resume

THE PLANE, WITH 239 ON BOARD, VANISHED FROM RADAR SHORTLY AFTER TAKING OFF

Protest vs protest on last day as House session ends

A bitter winter session of Parliament, marked by acrimony between the government and Opposition, protests and counter protests over Union home minister Amit Shah's comment on BR Ambedkar, the first attempt in Independent India to remove the vice-president, a landmark debate on 75 years of the Constitution, and ugly scenes that led to a flurry of police complaints and privilege notices, closed on Friday.

India objects to Yunus aide's post on NE states

India has lodged a strong protest with Bangladesh over a social media post by a close aide of interim government head Muhammad Yunus that depicted Indian territories as part of the neighbouring country.

Air still 'severe': Worst December run in 3 yrs

The Capital recorded a fourth consecutive severe air pollution day on Friday, making it the longest streak that the air quality index (AQI) was above 400 in the month of December since 2021 with little respite on the horizon, according to weather officials.

TENDER GIVEN TO ADANI GROUP FOR DHARAVI UPHELD BY HC

The Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by SecLink Technologies Corporation, challenging the state government's decision to award the Dharavi Redevelopment Project to Adani Properties Ltd.

Fireball ignites tragedy in Jaipur crash horror

12 killed, several critically injured in chain of blazes after truck, LPG tanker collide on NH-48

Gisele Pelicot hailed after mass rape trial

French woman Gisele Pelicot, who survived a decade of sexual abuse by her husband and dozens of strangers, said she hoped her ordeal would help make the world a better place for \"women and men alike\" as her former spouse was jailed for 20 years.

Commonwealth, climate action key in PM-King Charles III talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a conversation with King Charles III and said that the two had discussions on topics of mutual interest, including the Commonwealth, climate action, and sustainability while extending his best wishes for the King's health and well-being.

SC stays Kerala HC curbs on elephants in temple festivals

The Supreme Court on Thursday effectively stayed a series of restrictions imposed by the Kerala high court on the use of elephants in temple festivals, describing them as \"impractical\" and exceeding judicial authority.

Reject 26/11 accused's writ plea against extradition: US

The United States government has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition filed by 2008 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana to avoid his extradition to India.

Two years on, Signature View remains a daily hazard for its helpless residents

Standing beneath a 12-storey residential tower in north Delhi, one might mistake it for a structure built five or six decades ago. The electricity meter room in the stilt parking area is crumbling, with large chunks of paint and plaster flaking off regularly. Even more alarming is the visible gap between the wall and the roof, allowing a clear streak of daylight to shine through.

Marriage isn't a commercial venture, alimony not for equalising wealth: SC

A Hindu marriage is a sacrament and not a commercial venture, the Supreme Court held on Thursday, highlighting concerns over the misuse of penal laws in matrimonial disputes and clarifying that alimony cannot be sought as a means to equalise wealth between spouses, even if the husband has achieved financial success post-separation.

Love spicy food: BamBam eats vada pav on his first India visit

BamBam, who is part of the South Korean boy band GOT7, says he just goes with the flow when on tour.

RANBIR'S A GENTLEMAN: GAUAHAR

The actor defends her former co-star as he faces criticism for 'ignoring' wife Alia at a recent film festival

'I want to introduce ghazals to young gen in a way that resonates'

Ghazals hold a special place in singer-songwriter Papon's heart. And he is committed to making the genre relevant for modern audiences.

A live-action adaptation that lacks both style and substance

Mufasa: The Lion King serves as yet another chapter in Disney's relentless pursuit of revamping its animation classics for a modern audience, often at the expense of originality.

JACKKY CAN MAKE ME LAUGH, RAKUL HELPS ME SEE GOOD IN PEOPLE

Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani look back on the year that changed their relationship status

The Pole Star of India's chess camp, from Anand to Gukesh

Wojtaszek compared his experience of working with Vishy and Gukesh, finding ideas and keeping an eye on Carlsen

LIVERPOOL IN LEAGUE CUP SEMIS, ARSENAL ADVANCE TOO

Liverpool moved into the League Cup semi-finals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

ICC agrees on hybrid model, India to play CT games at a neutral venue

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday approved the hybrid model for next year's Champions Trophy, ending a month-long deadlock over the venue for the competition.

Richa, Smriti take India to series win

Smriti Mandhana (77) and Richa Ghosh (54) led the charge in an emphatic win for India as they defeated West Indies by 60 runs in the third T20I, clinching the series 2-1 at the DY Patil in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

Under pressure, Rohit needs to let his bat do the talking

In his last five Test matches, the India skipper has averaged a meagre 12.22 runs

Ashwin's call and why retirement can be fresh start

Ashwin's sudden turn midway through a Test series has shocked everyone. It seems he ended his glorious spell angry/frustrated/disappointed; he wasn't central to the Indian team's plans anymore.

Ashwin back home, says zero regrets on retirement

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin returned home to Chennai on Thursday morning one day after his retirement from international cricket midway through India's ongoing Test series against Australia.

Micromax, Phison form JV for storage chips

Indian mobile phone company Micromax Informatics has tied up with Taiwanese NAND storage chip maker Phison Electronics to develop high-end storage products for enterprise, automotive and artificial intelligence (AI) models.

BHARTI AIRTEL PAYS ₹3,626 CR TO CLEAR 2016 SPECTRUM DUES

Indian telecom carrier Bharti Airtel has made an early payment of ₹3,626 crore to the Indian government, the company said on Thursday, settling all its liabilities for the spectrum acquired in 2016.

FMCG firms may hike prices by 5% amid rising costs

Your next pack of cookies could be lighter than the one you got for the same price last time.

Fed sneezes, Indian markets catch cold

Disappointment on US Fed interest rate trajectory hits stocks worldwide