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8 Punjab-origin ‘unsung heroes’ among 1,200 feted

Community leaders, campaigners, academics and medics are among over 30 Indian-origin professionals to be recognised in King Charles’ 2025 New Year Honours List released in London in time for New Year’s Eve.

286 Drones Seized Along Pak Border in '24: BSF

In a significant crackdown on cross-border smuggling, the Border Security Force (BSF) thwarted numerous large-scale operations along the India-Pakistan border in 2024, with Punjab's Ferozepur and Tarn Taran districts emerging as key hotspots.

Stem borer threat subsides with dip in temp

The agriculture department officials have claimed that with the dip in temperature, the impact of pink stem borer on wheat crop has reduced.

Man Killed After Clash With Uninvited Guests At Wedding

A 42-year-old man was killed on Monday night after confronting a group of youths who attended a marriage function uninvited and caused a commotion.

Jalandhar Police Nab 4, Seize 1kg Heroin

Jalandhar commissionerate police have arrested four drug peddlers and seized 1kg of heroin from their possession.

Pak Punjab Opens Bhagat Singh Gallery at Poonch House

Gallery Houses Pictures, Details of the Trial, Letters and Other Memorial Articles Related to Freedom Fighter's Life

Initiate talks to end deadlock: Farmer unions urge Centre

Veteran farm leader Dallewal, who has been on hunger since Nov 26, has refused to take medical help

Punjab Govt Extends Winter Break In Schools Till January 7

The Punjab government has extended the winter break in schools across the state until January 7, 2025, due to the prevailing cold weather conditions.

Biren Says Sorry, Vows 'Normalization' in 2025

Embattled Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised for the violence that has roiled the state for 19 months and appealed to warring groups to forget the past, marking the first public expression of regret over the ethnic strife that stoked sweeping condemnation of his administration's role and repeatedly triggered calls for his resignation.

'Have high hopes for my films releasing in 2025'

ctor and son of actor Aamir Khan, Junaid Khan has had a packed year. He didn't just make his OTT debut with Maharaj in 2024, he also had his hands full shooting two films and doing plays.

S Korea to Inspect All Boeing 737s Amid Hunt for Answers

During its second landing attempt, the Jeju Air jet received a bird strike warning from ground control. Minutes later, pilot issued distress signal

Carter: President, global mediator, Nobel laureate

Jimmy Carter held a unique place in US politics: he was the oldest former president and a Nobel peace laureate, but his one term in office was forever tainted by his inability to end the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.

Market Regulator Brakes Slow Retail Race on Options Street

The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) recent measures to cool the retail frenzy in derivatives trading are already bearing fruit, even as more curbs aimed at preventing investor losses kick in next month.

Adani to Raise Over $2 Billion in Exit From Adani Wilmar

OUT OF 43.94% STAKE, AEL WILL SELL 31.06% TO WILMAR INTERNATIONAL, AND THE REST TO PUBLIC

Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess

In a year when India's cricket team lifted the T20 World Cup after 17 years, sparking a reception in Mumbai befitting the occasion, and shooter Manu Bhaker brought back unprecedented twin bronze medals from the Paris Olympics, chess quietly emerged as the sport that consistently perched the country on top of the world.

Liberalisation & liberalism: Legacy of Manmohan Singh

The unexpected eruption of nostalgia and admiration for Manmohan Singh from people across the country is testimony to what he stood for.

The Choice Before Us: Star Trek or Mad Max

The world is at a crossroads. If we channel resources to ensure equality, manage risks, and enhance autonomy, we can navigate toward a future where technology is a force for good

Preparing for the Trump disruption

India has the diplomatic wherewithal to deal with Trump 2.0 even as issues such as H-1B visa and trade will test ties from time to time

Why Indians Don't Have One Happy New Year

Around midnight of December 31, when several people in India will sit before their television sets (the rest will be busy at parties), they will invariably be greeted with visuals of places in New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Korea that have already celebrated \"Happy New Year\", with skylines flaring up in panoramic colours and revellers rocking in sheer joy.

A Cup High, A Home Low

With a decisive showing at the T20 World Cup, the Indian cricket team ended their 13-year wait for an ICC trophy; but beyond that, red-ball success remained elusive

Paris and beyond: Young showstoppers step up

The Olympic year for India may have been a mixed bag, but it was also one that unearthed unparalleled achievements in chess.

Indian Chess Becomes the Dominant Force Across the World

The tide in Indian chess that was rising over the last couple of years finally descended in 2024, sweeping the chess world in its wake.

Hamilton's Mercedes Era Ends With Historic Records, Ferrari Move

Lewis Hamilton's remarkable decade with Mercedes, which began in 2013, culminated in 2024 with his decision to join Ferrari.

The Return of Trump

A look at the seismic shift in affairs, both global and domestic, that is on the cards as Donald Trump returns for his second stint in the White House at a precarious time

A New Generation Of Spain Reclaims Europe's Top Title

Twelve years after their famed tiki-taka lorded over Europe, Spain's one-touch artists laid their hands on the Henri Delaunay Trophy this July in Berlin's Olympiastadion, making them the first team to win the Euros on four occasions (1964, 2008, 2012, 2024).

Pak Holds Polls Amid Allegations of Rigging

Pakistan's February elections, labelled the \"most rigged\" in its history, saw Shehbaz Sharif return as Prime Minister in March after forming a coalition government.

200+ Killed in Spain's Worst Floods Ever

Spain faced its worst flood disaster in modern history and one of Europe's deadliest since the 1970s, as torrential rains on October 29 claimed over 200 lives.

COP29: Climate Pledges Fall Short Yet Again

After intense negotiations, COP29 in Baku concluded in November with a climate deal in which developed nations committed to paying $300 billion annually by 2035 to help developing countries combat the climate crisis.

A year marred by great economic uncertainties

Donald Trump will take charge as the US President for the second time on January 20, 2025. This has the potential of unleashing the biggest economic disruption global capitalism has seen.

Victories & Challenges

An understanding with China on disengagements along the LAC was the highlight in 2024, but new challenges emerged for New Delhi in the neighbourhood and elsewhere