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Pant set to play Delhi's next Ranji tie

ON THE DAY wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant confirmed his availability for Delhi's next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot, there was no clarity about India's premier batsman, Virat Kohli.

Los Angeles firefighters on alert for return of extreme winds

12,000 structures destroyed; new fire erupts in Oxnard

Tata Group Partners IISc for Medical School, to Contribute ₹500 Crore

TATA GROUP on Tuesday said it has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to establish Tata IISc Medical School at the institute's Bengaluru campus and will make a contribution of ₹500 crore for support.

Average pay hike pegged at 9.4% in 2025: Report

INDIAN EMPLOYEES MAY expect an average salary increment of 9.4% this year across industries, indicating strong economic growth and rising demand for skilled talent, a report said on Tuesday.

Galwan to Siachen to Doklam: New spots in 'Battle Tourism' map

IN RECENT PUBLIC memory, Galwan – the river valley in Ladakh – is known as the site of violent border clashes between India and China in June 2020, wherein 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives.

PoK foreign territory for Pak, is used for terror: Rajnath

ASSERTING THAT JAMMU and Kashmir, the \"crown jewel\" of India, is incomplete without Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday warned Pakistan against allowing the region to be used for terror activity.

Expert Panel Looks Beyond BMI for Obesity

THE LANCET DIABETES & Endocrinology Commission, a group of 58 leading experts from various medical specialties and countries, Tuesday proposed a new approach to define and diagnose obesity.

Govt plans to pare stakes in five PSBs, including UCO

THE GOVERNMENT MAY allow lowering its ownership in five state-run banks via stake sales or the lenders themselves selling shares to large investors that will help them meet minimum public holding norms, according a government official.

Modi Calls For Early Warning System For Earthquakes

PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA Modi on Tuesday stressed the need for developing early warning systems for earthquakes while pointing out that advancement in weather forecasting infrastructure of India Meteorological Department (IMD) has significantly reduced human casualties while minimising economic losses caused by cyclones.

Rupee slips to all-time low of 86.64

RUPEE WEAKENED TO its all-time low on Tuesday due to strong dollar bids spurred by the maturity of positions in the non-deliverable forwards (NDF) market, while likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helped cap losses, traders said.

WPI inflation rises to 2.37% in Dec on higher food prices

INDIA'S WHOLESALE PRICE index (WPI)-based inflation rose to 2.37% in December from 1.89% in November, thanks to the statistical effect of a low base and increase in inflation rate of manufactured products, official data released on Tuesday showed.

How about going back to school?

The maelstrom over L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan's suggestion of a 90-hour workweek underscores the need for critical social media training for leaders

'Nation building is the refuge of the unprepared'

SN SUBRAHMANYAN IS doing what is referred to as virtue signalling by extolling long working hours.

'Image is a reflection of what the leader stands for'

CORPORATE LEADERS OFTEN make the mistake of impulsively saying whatever they want because they believe they're infallible. However, in speaking their minds without any filter, they lay bare the savage nature of the workplace.

Luxury seekers want peace too

Why the campaign rocks: Whenever I think about an advertising campaign that has fascinated me, it has been something I read about 10 years ago.

Can we commend privacy?

THE CIVILISATION THAT NURTURES ITS NEED ALSO PRODUCES TECH THAT ENABLES ITS ERADICATION

So long, net neutrality, and good riddance

ONE OF THE longest, most technical and, as it turns out, most inconsequential public-policy debates of the 21st century was about net neutrality. Now that a federal appeals court has effectively ended the debate by striking down the FCC's net neutrality rules, it's worth asking what we've learned.

Focus on bigger picture

With the market already facing headwinds, the Budget would do well by not tinkering with the tax regime

AI can redefine healthcare

From early intervention systems that can make faster diagnoses to care delivery optimisation solutions, technology reduces the strain on workers

EU: Trump return won't impact Big Tech cases

BLOC CONDUCTED PROBES INTO UNDER DIGITALACT

Trump Would Have Been Convicted If Not Elected: Report

JACK SMITH, THE special counsel who indicted President-elect Donald J. Trump on charges of illegally seeking to cling to power after losing the 2020 election, said in a final report released early Tuesday that the evidence would have been sufficient to convict Trump in a trial, had his 2024 election victory not made it impossible for the prosecution to continue.

Russia Fines Google

A Russian court fined Alphabet's Google 8 billion roubles ($77.9 million) on Tuesday for not complying with previous penalty orders, the Moscow courts press service said on Telegram.

China Mulls Selling TikTok US to Trump-Ally Musk to Avoid Looming Ban

CHINESE OFFICIALS ARE evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations of TikTok if the company fails to fend off a controversial ban on the short-video app, according to people familiar with the matter.

'Global inflation will remain high for years'

ECONOMISTS EXPECT GLOBAL inflation to remain high at least until 2028, according to a new survey that may add to market concerns about sticky price pressures.

Gaza ceasefire 'closer than ever'

NEGOTIATORS WERE MEETING in Qatar on Tuesday hoping to finalize details of a plan to end the war in Gaza, after US President Joe Biden indicated a ceasefire and hostage release deal was imminent.

Adani Group Stocks Soar, Adani Power Surges 20%

ADANI GROUP STOCKS were in heavy demand on Tuesday and ended the day in the positive territory, with Adani Power surging nearly 20%, bouncing back from the previous day's decline.

HCL Tech slumps 9% after FY25 guidance hints at a muted March qtr

SHARES OF INDIA'S third-largest IT firm HCLTech plunged 9.23% in intra-day trade on Tuesday following the release of its third-quarter numbers, marking the largest single-day fall in nearly a decade.

Sebi May Mandate Issuance of Securities Only in Demat Form After Stock Split

To encourage demat holding of securities, Sebi on Tuesday proposed mandating listed companies to issue securities only in the demat form following stock split, consolidation of face value of shares, and merger or demerger.

Debt funds flock to state bonds

Domestic debt fund managers have increased their exposure to state development loans (SDLs), as they fetch them higher yields compared with central government bonds and corporate bonds, said debt fund managers.

Indices Snap Four-Day Losing Streak

IN LINE WITH global peers, the Indian benchmark equity indices recorded gains on Tuesday, snapping a four-day losing streak, as cooling retail inflation and reports of a gradual tariff hike by the US bolstered investor sentiment.