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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

Govt to make online grocers sell pulses under Bharat Dal

Virtual shelves of online grocers, such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Swiggy, may soon see the debut of an unlikely item: Subsidised dal from the Government of India.

Air India orders 34 trainer jets for FTO

Air India has ordered 34 trainer aircraft to support the training of cadet pilots at the Flight Training Organisation (FTO), which is set to commence operations in Amravati by the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals, the airline said on Thursday.

Ukraine peace deal: Putin says he's open for talks with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he was ready for talks at \"any time\" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office.

Afghanistan: 52 dead in bus accidents

Two bus accidents involving a fuel tanker and a truck on a highway through central Afghanistan killed 52 people and injured 65, the Taliban government spokesmen said on Thursday.

US imposes more sanctions over Pak's missile programme

The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing new sanctions related to nuclear-armed Pakistan's long-range ballistic-missile programme, including on the state-owned defense agency that oversees the programme.

US prez pledges to cut GHG emissions by more than 60%

I'm proud that my administration is carrying out the boldest climate agenda in American history. - JOE BIDEN, US President

Oscars are no yardstick to judge Indian cinema

The failure of Laapataa Ladies to make it to the Best International Feature shortlist at the Oscars means that this prize will continue to elude Indian cinema.

Five principles integral to better schooling systems

WHILE THERE IS A CASE FOR A COMMON CURRICULUM, IT MUST HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS THAT RESPECT LOCAL CONTEXTS.