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New Year New Launches!

New Year has come upon all of us in its full spirit and I cannot wait to delve in the new year and try new launches! From makeup to skincare and fragrances, the India market is bustling with new products already and there are some we totally approve of! Read on as we share our top picks for January 2025.

Kathmandu: Fire guts property worth millions

Properties worth millions were destroyed in a fire at a godown of home appliances in Kathmandu.

Slovak Govt Plans Security Measures Around Protests, Citing Coup Risks

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's administration plans measures to prevent long-running public protests from escalating into attempts at overthrowing the government, citing intelligence showing opponents seeking to gain power.

Coach Jude vows to play free-flowing hockey

Soorma Hockey Club is a step away from qualifying for the Final of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25.

Centre Annuls Tungsten Mineral Block Auction in Tamil Nadu

Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy met with Ambalakarars (traditional community leaders) from Madurai district of Tamil Nadu at the Minister's chamber in the Ministry of Mines, New Delhi on Thursday.

Vikram's 'Veera Dheera Sooran' to Release on March 27

Vikram's Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 will hit screens on March 27, announced the makers on Wednesday.

Delhi cyber criminals siphoned off Rs 4,900 cr abroad, says ED

The Enforcement Directorate Thursday said two Delhi-based \"cyber criminals\" siphoned off more than Rs 4,900 crore abroad by \"misusing\" special economic zone (SEZ) facilities.

Private Investment to GDP in FY24 Set to Hit 8-Year High Since FY16

Private investment in India is set to reach its highest level in eight years as a percentage of GDP in FY24, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).

Supreme Court confers Senior designations on 4 former High Court judges

The Supreme Court Collegium bench comprising of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice Abhay S. Oka have designated the following former Chief Justice or Judges of the High Courts as Senior Advocates with effect from January 22, 2025.

Call on going solo in local polls at right time: Uddhav

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday hinted that his party may contest the upcoming local bodies elections in the state on its own, stating that his cadres were keen on it and that he would decide on it at the appropriate time.

Biting the Bullet: Why India Must Adopt Stringent Food Regulations

To over 1.6 million deaths annually in India. Similarly, diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, with the International Diabetes Federation projecting 134 million cases in India by 2045 if current trends persist.

Musk Worked Ramaswamy Out Of Doge Following Differences

A person familiar with Ramaswamy's thinking said they are now on good terms and that \"the reality is that it wasn't possible\" to run for governor and co-lead DOGE \"both at once.\"

AAP Destroyed Delhi's 'World-Class Infra': Pawan Khera

Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday alleged that AAP has \"destroyed\" the world-class infrastructure of Delhi and turned it into \"garbage\".

Syria Turns to Islamic Law in Effort to Rebuild Assad's Police

Syria's new authorities are using Islamic teachings to train a fledgling police force, a move officers say aims to instill a sense of morality as they race to fill a security vacuum after dismantling ousted president Bashar al-Assad's notoriously corrupt and brutal security forces.

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'We will fulfil our promise': Chadha

Aam Admi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha stressed on Thursday that the party will fulfil its promise of employing the youth and exuded confidence that the Arvind Kejriwal's government is going to be formed with a huge majority in Delhi once again.

Pakistan Govt Expresses Regret Over PTI's 'Rigid' Stance on Talks

The Pakistani government has expressed disappointment over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) refusal to attend the fourth round of talks unless a judicial commission is formed, calling the opposition party's stance \"rigid,\" as reported by Geo News on Wednesday.

How Literature Can Foster Empathy and Understanding

One of the most remarkable aspects of literature is its ability to transport readers into the lives of characters from different backgrounds, time periods, and cultures.

Mazgaon Dock Invited for Rs 70,000 Cr Deal

Public sector shipyard Mazagaon Dockyards Limited (MDL) on Thursday said it has been invited by the Defence Ministry from January 27 for negotiating the over Rs 70,000 crore Project-75 India deal under which six submarines have to be built.

Ram Gopal Varma Gets 3 Months Jail In Cheque Bounce Case

Filmmaker and screenwriter Ram Gopal Varma has been sentenced to three months in jail in the old cheque bounce case.

Ben Affleck Returns for Action-Packed Sequel in 'The Accountant 2'

Ben Affleck is back on the big screen in the highly anticipated sequel to his 2016 hit action film 'The Accountant'.

A Complete Guide to Using Henna Cream for Hair Care

Earlier henna lovers would soak the henna overnight in iron utensils, with coffee and tea powders and add herbs like amla, shikakai to get best results; today life has become simpler with henna cream.

Israeli Forces Fire on Armed Men in Gaza, Islamic Jihad Operative Killed

In several other instances, masked suspects were spotted approaching soldiers. Troops fired warning shots in the air to distance them.

Supreme Court Imposes Rs 2 Lakh Cost on Petitioner Over Repeated Bail Applications, Asks Police to Arrest Him

The court, while considering the facts and circumstances of the case, stated that, 'This court directs the Commissioner of Police, Amritsar, to arrest the petitioner within three days and to file an affidavit before the Registry of this Court on the fourth day.'

Donald Trump's Ukraine Deal vs Putin's Concern Over Russia's Economy

President Vladimir Putin has grown increasingly concerned about distortions in Russia's wartime economy, just as Donald Trump pushes for an end to the Ukraine conflict, five sources with knowledge of the situation told Reuters.

Bidhuri files complaint against Atishi over alleged misleading claims

BJP candidate from Kalkaji Assembly seat, Ramesh Bidhuri on Thursday filed a complaint against Delhi Chief Minister and AAP candidate Atishi for allegedly filing false complaints and exerting undue pressure on the administration.

Kejriwal has become a mascot of corruption': Chandrasekhar

BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched a scathing attack on AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, labelling him the \"mascot of corruption\".

Kapil Sharma, Rajpal Yadav Receive Death Threats Via Email

Comedian Kapil Sharma and actor Rajpal Yadav have reportedly received death threats through an email.

West Indies crush Malaysia to secure Super Six spot

West Indies secured their place in the Super Six stage of the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 with a commanding 53-run victory over hosts Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

NGT rejects plea for star rating on vehicle efficiency, emissions

The National Green Tribunal has dismissed a plea for the implementation of a star rating system for all passenger vehicles, based on fuel efficiency and CO2 emission, holding it non-maintainable.