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India flags concern over China's mega dam plan

The Chinese side has been urged to ensure that the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas. - RANDHIR JAISWAL, EAM spokesperson

Modi slams 'AAPda' govt amid big Delhi infra push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday, likening Delhi's ruling party to a disaster and calling for the defeat of former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the upcoming assembly elections, while opening a string of big-ticket infrastructure and educational projects in the Capital.

Jesus hopes his goals can help end Arsenal title drought

Gabriel Jesus is determined to keep scoring as Arsenal look to end their more than 20-year wait for a Premier League title.

The transition is upon India: What will it lead to?

It's been coming for a while but now, it truly feels like the transition is upon us.

CUMMINS LIKELY TO MISS NEXT TOUR OF SRI LANKA

Australia captain Pat Cummins hinted that he may skip the tour of Sri Lanka later this month to be present for the birth of his second child.

MORGAN STANLEY TO LEAVE BANKING CLIMATE COALITION

Investment bank Morgan Stanley said on Thursday it had decided to leave the NetZero Banking Alliance, becoming the latest U.S. lender to quit the sector's top global climate coalition.

Witnesses describe attack site resembled as 'war zone'

Witnesses described terrifying scenes of \"insanity\" that they likened to being in a \"war zone\" after Wednesday's early morning vehicle-ramming attack in the US city of New Orleans that killed at least 15 people.

PUBLIC ENTITIES TO AUTOMATICALLY GRANT NOD TO LAY OPTICAL FIBRE

Public entities will now automatically grant permissions for laying optical fibre in rural areas under the BharatNet Project after the central government designated it as a \"special project\" in \"public interest\" under the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024, effective January 1. No access fees will be charged by public entities, such as public works department and municipal authorities, though permissions and applicable charges will still apply for right of way over private property.

Centre wants Dallewal evicted despite peaceful protests: Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday alleged that the Centre wanted farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for 38 days, evicted from the protest site even though the protests so far had been peaceful.

CJI-LED BENCH TO HEAR BHOJSHALA SURVEY PETITION

The Supreme Court's proceedings in connection with the 1991 Act gained additional dimensions as another bench referred a separate matter related to a scientific survey of the Bhojshala monument in Madhya Pradesh to the CJI-led bench.

New Kerala, Bihar governors sworn-in

Arif Mohammad Khan and Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took oath as governors of Bihar and Kerala on Thursday, days after President Droupadi Murmu announced appointment of new governors in five states.

GIRL CRUSHED TO DEATH AS SCOOTER SKIDS UNDER TEMPO

A two-year-old girl died and her parents were critically injured after the scooter they were travelling on skidded at a spot where the road was being repaired, and they were hit by a tempo at Parel in Mumbai, police said on Thursday.

SC issues warning on plea against Delhi HC advocates

The Supreme Court on Thursday warned a group of lawyers to amend their \"scurrilous\" and \"unfounded\" allegations or face contempt proceedings after they filed a petition challenging the Delhi high court's decision late last year to designate 70 senior advocates, a process the plea claimed favoured judges' relatives.

DYAL SINGH STAFF OBJECT TO NOTICE BY COLLEGE OVER MEDICAL DUES

Teachers Delhi University's Dyal Singh college and members of the academics for Action and Development Teachers Association written to the vice chancellor objecting to a notice issued to them by the college for recovery of dues for availing medical facilities at the World University Service (WUS) health centre.

Max 16.2 degrees, min 7.6°C as bitter cold persists in city

Parts of the Capital recorded \"cold day\" conditions for a fourth day in a row on Thursday, with at least four weather stations clocking maximum temperatures with significant departure from the normal.

Bhopal's toxic waste: A 40-yr journey

When Mahesh Pal moved to the Nishatpura area in Bhopal in 2000, the gas tragedy that claimed over 5,000 lives in the neighbourhood didn't figure high on his list of concerns.

Sambhal mosque survey report submitted to court

A court-appointed advocate commissioner on Thursday submitted a survey report of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal in the court of civil judge (senior division) in a sealed packet.

DELHI LG AND GOVT DISPUTES MUST END ONCE AND FOR ALL, SAYS APEX COURT

The disputes between the Delhi lieutenant governor (LG) and the Delhi government should end, once and for all, the Supreme Court said on Thursday as it closed a plea filed by the Delhi government seeking operationalising of the Farishtey scheme.

B'desh court again rejects Hindu priest's bail plea in sedition case

A Bangladeshi court on Thursday denied bail to monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, whose arrest last November on sedition charges triggered protests in several Indian states and emerged as an irritant in bilateral relations.

Move over Ricky Gervais! Nikki Glaser set to give Hollywood stars a rough time at Golden Globes

American stand-up comedian-actor Nikki Glaser, who is best known for her roasts, is all set to take the stage at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards and deliver a scathing opening monologue on Sunday.

My lyrics are rooted in my personal experiences

For Delhi-based rapper Abhishek Baisla aka MC SQUARE – whose latest release, Kakori Kaand, blends the rebellious spirit of India's past with the struggles of modern-day hustlers – music is a direct reflection of an artiste's roots, struggles and aspirations.

New video of Kylie Jenner fuels pregnancy rumours

American reality TV star and businesswoman Kylie Jenner and actor Timothée Chalamet's relationship has drawn a lot of attention from their fans ever since the pair made it official in September 2023.

Would love to collaborate on an Indian film: Xiumin

Indian fans of South Korean singer-actor Xiumin were pleasantly surprised when he greeted them in Hindi with the words \"Meri aashiqui tum hi ho\" (a reference to a popular track from the 2013 film Aashiqui 2) at the K-Town Festival in Mumbai a couple of weeks back.

Diljit Meets PM Modi, Gets 2025's First Iconic Insta Collab

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh kick-started the new year with a \"memorable meeting\" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday.

INDIA WOMEN BEAT MALDIVES 11-1 IN FRIENDLY

Dishing out an impressive show on debut, forward Lhingdeikim struck four goals in Indian women team's comprehensive 11-1 win over Maldives in its second FIFA friendly on Thursday.

Focus on speed: New mantra for Arjuna-winning wrestler Aman

Having lost to Japan's wrestlers at Asiad and Olympics, the Paris bronze medallist says his training stint in Japan was an eye-opener

Rise of ice hockey in Leh, in times of an unwanted thaw

In the chilly winter of Ladakh, a game of ice hockey can feel like a warm hug.

Decider: All to play for, but all not playing

While Australia have recovered from a poor start, it has been the opposite for India in the series so far

M&M, Tata Motors ride EVs to become first to win auto PLI

Tata Motors Ltd and Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd (M&M) on Thursday became India's first automakers to secure production incentives for the automotive sector, marking a key moment for the scheme that had a tepid start.

Mfg activity touches 12-month low in Dec

India's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slowed to a 12-month low of 56.4 in December from 56.5 in November, S&P Global said on Thursday.