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Nation bids farewell to Manmohan Singh

The 14th Prime Minister of India was consigned to the flames with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat

PM Modi Meets World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, Calls Him 'India's Pride'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the newly-crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, during which he also held an interaction with the 18-year-old Chennai resident, who scripted history earlier this month by becoming the youngest-ever World Champion in chess.

TN Varsity Sexual Assault Case: HC Constitutes SIT, Orders ₹25 Lakh Compensation to Victim

Pulling up the police over the investigation into the rape of a girl student of Anna University inside the varsity campus, Madras High Court on Saturday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to take over the probe and ordered an interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the victim besides directing the state government to take action against the Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner.

Conduct probe into alleged data collection in the name of Mahila Samman scheme: LG to CS

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena has asked the Chief Secretary to conduct an inquiry regarding alleged collection of data by some non-government people by getting forms filled by women with regard to the controversial Mahila Samman Yojana.

'Energy is very good': Sundar on team's mood after final session

India's mini batting collapse at the end of the second day's play that saw the dismissals of the set pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, could be the turnaround the Australians wanted to go 2-1 up in the Border-Gavaskar series, but India's off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar believes that the tourists will bounce back strongly despite losing half their side at the MCG on Friday.

Smith rewrites record books with 5th Boxing Day Test ton, continues domination against India

Australian star Steve Smith continued to find his way back into consistent runs as he slammed a record-breaking century against India during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), continuing his love affair with the venue and the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 runners-up.

BGT: Kohli-Jaiswal mix-up derails strong Indian response on Day 2

Horrendous faux pas denies Yashasvi Jaiswal a possible century as visitors struggle in first innings

India Ride Deepti's All-Round Show to Floor West Indies

The Indian women's team rode on star all-rounder Deepti Sharma's heroics with the ball to wrap up their 3-0 ODI series win against the West Indies at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

Bumrah bowls most expensive spell of Test career at MCG

In a rare bad day at work, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered the most expensive over of his Test career during the second day of the fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.

East Bengal meet Hyderabad FC in battle of strugglers

East Bengal FC will aim to continue their recent run of good form when they take on struggling Hyderabad FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Saturday.

Goalkeeper Pathak Wants to Use HIL as Stepping Stone for International Glory

As he gears up for the Hockey India League (HIL) starting in Rourkela on Saturday, India's international goalkeeper Krishan Pathak has one mission -- to establish himself as India's best-ever goalkeeper and represent the country in the Olympics.

PKL 11: Clinical Haryana Steelers struggle hard to beat UP Yoddhas, clinch berth in final

Shivam Patare, Vinay, Rahul, and Mohammadreza Shadloui played the starring roles as the Haryana Steelers showed nerves of steel and secured their berth in the final of the Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League, with a narrow 28-25 victory at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, here on Friday.

Premier League: Leaders Liverpool Continue Winning Run; Nightmare Continues for Manchester City, Man United

Erling Haaland's failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes' latest red card compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants.

ISL: Bengaluru FC take on Chennaiyin FC, aim to reduce gap with Mohun Bagan

Currently in second place on the points table, former champions aim to catch up with top-placed Kolkata Giants

Hisense to link up with Indian soccer, to emerge as complete home appliances brand

With a rich 55-year legacy of excellence, Hisense has established itself as a global leader, dominating the Chinese market and securing the top position in countries like Japan and South Africa.

India's Rural Consumption Rises, Gap With Urban Areas Narrows: Survey

The sustained momentum in rural consumption in India continues with the urban-rural gap narrowing down further in 2023-24 from the level of 2022-23, according to the household consumption survey released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday.

Forex reserves fall to over 7-month-low, current account deficit moderates: RBI

The foreign exchange reserves fell for a third consecutive week as of 20 December, data from the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.

Gains drive market to end high: Auto Index led gains

The domestic market witnessed low volatility in the absence of fresh triggers

FTA negotiations, initiatives for MSMEs, digital transformations remained key focus in 2024

In 2024, the Department of Commerce recorded a range of achievements from Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, initiatives for MSMEs to digital transformations.

Climate Change Added 41 Days of Dangerous Heat Around World in 2024

People around the world suffered an average of 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year because of human-caused climate change, according to a group of scientists who also said that climate change worsened much of the world's damaging weather throughout 2024.

Aviation experts say Russia's air defence fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns

Aviation experts said Thursday that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured.

Germany's president dissolves parliament, sets national election for 23 February

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for 23 February in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, saying it was the only way to give the country a stable government capable of tackling its problems.

Japan Cabinet OKs record defence budget as it pushes strike-back capability to deter regional threat

The Japanese Cabinet on Friday approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and starts deploying Tomahawks to fortify itself against growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia.

Ukraine's Military Intelligence Says North Korean Troops Are Suffering Heavy Battlefield Losses

North Korean troops are suffering heavy losses in the fighting in Russia's Kursk region and facing logistical difficulties as a result of Ukrainian attacks, Ukraine's military intelligence said Thursday.

S Korea's National Assembly Votes to Impeach Acting President Han

The single-chamber National Assembly passed Han's impeachment motion with a 192-0 vote

Israel Strikes Houthi Rebels in Yemen's Capital; WHO Chief Says He Was Meters Away

A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports, while the World Health Organization's director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight in Sanaa, with a crew member injured.

Kerala HC Directs Govt to Proceed With Estate Acquisition for Wayanad Rehabilitation

The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to expedite the acquisition of two estates identified for rehabilitating families affected by the Wayanad landslides.

Change in guidelines might see Kerala BJP president getting another term

Trouble has broken out in Kerala BJP after a new guideline was announced at an online meeting.

Greatest economist who shaped nation's economy: K'taka Cong pays tributes to ex-PM Singh

The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a condolence meeting organised at the CPED grounds in his honour.

Justice for sexual assault victim in Tamil Nadu: Whiplash protest by BJP state chief Annamalai

In a novel protest to seek justice for the sexual assault victim of the prestigious Anna University in Chennai and to highlight women's security, BJP state president K Annamalai flogged himself in front of his residence in Coimbatore.