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Liverpool seal last-16 berth, Barca post epic win

LIVERPOOL beat Lille 2-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League and clinch qualification for the last 16, while Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Benfica 5-4 in a classic to secure their own place.

Sindhu and Lakshya to lead Indian team in Asian meet

DOUBLE Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and World Championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member Indian team for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship to be held in Qingdao, China from February 11-16.

Airtel's new tariff makes it pricier for base users

BHARTI Airtel's new plan, rolled out following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) directive to introduce a single voice and SMS tariff pack, has made the rates 10-15% more expensive for basic phone users.

India Will Comply With ICC Dress Code for CT: Saikia

WITH reports of the Indian team not having Pakistan's name on the jersey for the upcoming Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed to this daily that ICC rules will be adhered to and no changes would be made.

Maha's Newest Initiative Aims to Protect Its Forts

In an effort to preserve Maharashtra's rich cultural heritage, the state government has recently initiated a comprehensive plan to make all forts encroachment-free by May 31, 2025.

Tributes paid to martyred Chittoor soldier

THE final rites of martyred soldier, P Kartheek Yadav who was killed during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu Kashmir, were conducted with official honours in his native village Eguva Ragimanupenta of Bangarupalem mandal in Chittoor district on Wednesday.

BIKANER BECKONS

This city, rich in culture and history, now has its own heritage walk that promises to be an immersive journey through its landmarks...

Home Minister launches 'Suraksha Committees'

Aim to address grievances of women, children & vulnerable groups

Sebi Moots Mini SIPs at ₹250/Month

SEEKING to increase financial inclusion among the underserved sections and inculcate the habit of systematic saving, capital markets regulator Sebi has proposed that fund houses launch sachet-sized systematic investment plans (SIPs) starting ₹250.

RTC earns ₹23 crore on single day sans fare hike during Sankranti

THE Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) operated an unprecedented 9,100 additional buses during the Sankranti festival season to meet soaring passenger demand, ensuring smooth travel across the State and neighbouring States.

In First Meet, US Flags Irregular Migration Issue

Rubio's first bilateral meet of his tenure with Jaishankar indicates trajectory of India ties

England crumble to spinners... once again

ENGLAND have not had a good time in white-ball cricket in India in recent times. At the 50-over World Cup in 2023, the champion's defence went up in flames multiple times as both their batters and bowlers faltered.

Panel Set Up To Probe Stampede

Commission headed by ex-HC Judge Satyanarayana Murthy to submit report in 6 months

UP Cabinet Okays Aerospace-Defence Policy for Growth

HOLDING a meeting in the Maha Kumbh Mela area at Sangam, the Yogi Adityanath cabinet on Wednesday approved 10 key proposals, including establishment of an aerospace and defence unit as well as an independent prosecution directorate.

MI Cape Town gain after rain

MI Cape Town took another step towards securing their first-ever SA20 playoffs spot after their match against Durban's Super Giants at Kingsmead was washed out here.

MHA Directs Maha Govt to Take Action Against Illegal Immigrants from B'desh

\"Take appropriate action\"

2 more bodies found, C'garh gunfight toll 16

IN a breakthrough, security forces gunned down two Maoists, including an area commander, during an anti-Naxal operation in Bokaro early Wednesday morning.

Son, Ellison, Altman Come Together for AI

PRESIDENT Donald Trump talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to AI by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank.

5 Solar Villages to Come Up in Each District of State

CHIEF Secretary K Vijayanand has directed officials to take steps to create awareness among the people on the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana.

UCO Bank Q3 net income grows 27%

KOLKATA-based public sector lender UCO Bank has reported 27% growth in net income at ₹638.83 crore in the December quarter, buoyed by better asset quality, better margins and higher interest income as it sold more credit.

JD(U) flip-flop on withdrawal of support to Biren govt in Manipur

The Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday sacked its Manipur unit president Ksh Biren Singh, hours after he wrote to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla informing him of the party's withdrawal of support to the BJP-led government in the state.

BSNL user base erodes by 0.34mn in Nov as customer migration slows down

AFTER gaining customer base for four consecutive months, the State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) lost 0.34 million subscribers in November 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said.

HDFC Bank net profit up 2.2% in December quarter

DESPITE a sharp deterioration in the asset quality in its agri book, HDFC Bank has reported steep numbers, earning ₹16,736 crore in net income for the December quarter, up 2.2% year-on-year.

2 New Judges Appointed to AP HC, Strength Rises to 30

The President of India has approved the appointment of Justice Avadhanam Hariharanatha Sharma and Justice Yadavalli Lakshmana Rao to the Andhra Pradesh High Court as recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium.

Ayyanna, RRR visit Mahabodhi temple in Bihar

ANDHRA Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu, along with his wife Padmavati, Deputy Speaker K Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, and his wife, visited the revered Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, on Wednesday.

Son, Ellison, Altman come together for AI

Admin sends note to staff at diversity offices that they will be on paid leave

HUL buys 90.5% stake in Minimalist

Acquisition at enterprise value of ₹2,955 crore likely to be completed by first quarter of FY26

Real estate stocks bleed amid sales slowdown

REALTY stocks are under significant pressure amid the broader market sell-off. Over the past month, the Nifty Realty Index has declined sharply by around 20%, with a single-day drop of 4.56% on Wednesday.

2 Workers Die While Cleaning Septic Tank

TWO sanitation workers from the Dalit community are believed to have died from asphyxiation while cleaning a manhole in Patdi taluka, Surendranagar district.

Ranji This Round: All Star Game

Eye on penultimate round as big names return to domestic cricket amidst new guidelines