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Ex-Pak PM Gets 14 Years Jail in Land Graft Case

A Pakistani court sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan to 14 years imprisonment on Friday in a land corruption case, a setback to nascent talks between his party and the government aimed at cooling political instability in the south Asian nation.

National Games: Race walking snub jolts hosts

Race walking is one of the few good medal-winning events for the National Games hosts Uttarakhand, but it has surprisingly been left out of the athletics programme.

Wipro, Tech Mahindra revenues contract in Q3

Both the cos reported client slippages, with the number of active clients declining on a yearly and sequential basis

Auto Drivers Nab Kingpin of Burglary Gang From Noida

A police team from Nalasopara drove autorickshaws in Noida for more than a week to ferret out the ringleader of a gang accused of home invasion and theft.

Glad God gave me the chance to save a life: Auto driver

They seemed to be discussing which hospital to go to. Moments later, they asked me to take them to Lilavati Hospital. I drove via Chapel Road and we arrived in 6-8 minutes. I drove straight inside. BHAJAN SINGH RANA, autorickshaw driver

'Sad state of affairs': SC calls out ED over liquor scam probe

The Supreme Court on Friday criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after its law officer raised concerns about an affidavit filed in a crucial bail matter related to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, calling the situation within the agency a \"sad state of affairs.\"

U.S. Consulate Inaugurated in Bengaluru

External affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that the opening of a new US consulate in Bengaluru is one more sign that India and the US are \"overcoming the hesitations of history\", and added that the Indian side will soon open a consulate in Los Angeles.

India's Forex Reserves Hit 10-Month Low of $625.87 Billion

India's foreign exchange reserves extended their losing streak for a sixth straight week and stood at a 10-month low of $625.87 billion as of January 10, data from the Reserve Bank of India showed on Friday.

Why we need to talk to boys about rape

In Kerala, India's most developed and literate state, an 18-year-old Dalit athlete has revealed to social workers that she has been sexually abused since she was 13 by 64 men.

China's growth target met, but many feel worse off

China's economy grew 5% last year, matching the government's target, but in a lopsided fashion, with many people complaining of worsening living standards as Beijing struggles to transfer its industrial and export gains to consumers.

Shami set for ODI return, Bumrah yet to recover

Australia have made only three changes to their 2023 ODI World Cup-winning squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, two of them forced due to retirement and injury.

Man gets death penalty for rape-murder of girl

A rapist has no place in our world. All of us will make it a safer place for our children...No such crime will go unpunished MAMATA BANERJEE, West Bengal chief minister

Citizens, environmentalists demand action on foul air

People's Union of Civil Liberties organises meet to call for immediate action for better air

Will solve problems with Xi, says Trump

President-elect Donald Trump said that he spoke to China's President Xi Jinping on Friday and that they would begin solving many problems \"together...immediately\".

Scindia Unveils Plan for Rural Net Connectivity

Union minister of communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday launched the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0, with the primary objective of providing broadband connectivity to 170,000 villages across the country.

Israeli Security Cabinet Gives Nod to Gaza Deal

The Israeli security Cabinet approved a ceasefire deal on Friday, paving the way for the return of the first hostages from Gaza as early as Sunday and bringing a halt to 15 months of conflict that have devastated the coastal strip.

BEST hit by 3rd strike in a week

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking faced a tumultuous week, marked by strikes and safety incidents involving wet lease buses.

Manu: Want to prepare myself for success and failure all over again

The double Olympic medallist knows she won't start winning everything just because of her Paris Games success

Side-stepping NEET issues

The refusal to shift the entrance test to online mode is baffling, considering the crisis last year

9 Die, 8 Injured as Minivan Crashes into Bus in Pune

Nine people were killed and eight others were injured after a minivan rammed into a stationary bus in Pune district of Maharashtra on Friday, police said.

PM to Distribute 6.5 Million Property Cards Under SVAMITVA Scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday preside over the distribution of 6.5 million property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme to beneficiaries from over 50,000 villages across 12 states and Union territories, officials from the ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) said.

India's Cooler Months Warming Faster: Data

Analysis of IMD's Century-Long Temperature Data Shows the October-December Post-Monsoon Season is Warming at 1.01°C per 100 Years, Followed by the January-February Winter Months at 0.73°C

28 birds die of H5N1 in Raj since Jan

To mitigate the risk of bird flu spreading to humans, local authorities have restricted access to areas where the birds were found

The meat of the matter

Shahu Patole's Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada offers a host of unique recipes as well as a critique of food culture and an analysis of Indian society

UP Couple Gets Death Sentence For Killing 6 Of Family For Assets

A Lucknow court on Friday sentenced a woman and her husband to death for murdering six members of their family, including the man's parents, over a property dispute in 2020, officials said.

European Union Deepens Probe Into X After Musk's Outbursts

The European Union on Friday demanded X provide more details about its algorithms as part of its wide-ranging probe into the platform, as Elon Musk's outbursts on European politics ramp up pressure for the bloc to act.

China's population falls for the third year running in '24

China said on Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country faces a rapidly ageing population and persistently low birth rates.

Non-bailable warrants issued against 24 in Sambhal violence

A local court in Sambhal has issued non-bailable warrants (NBWs) against 24 absconding accused linked to large-scale violence during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in the Uttar Pradesh town on November 24 last year, a senior police officer said on Friday.

RG Kar rape-murder case verdict likely today, kin question probe

The verdict will be against (civic volunteer) Sanjay Roy. But what about the others roaming free? VICTIM'S MOTHER

There is an audience for all kinds of stories

The Vietnamese-Canadian author of children's books speaks on her family's refugee past and the importance of anger