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From T20 push to WTC final, the Proteas story

South Africa cementing the World Test Championship final spot hasn't probably hit the right spot.

Cash heap spurs call for buybacks and dividends

HCL, BHARAT ELECTRONICS, LTIMINDTREE, SIEMENS, AND SUN TV LEAD WITH ₹46,870 CRORE IN COMBINED CASH RESERVES

Delhi May Ban Fuel for Old Vehicles to Curb Air Pollution

Do you still drive an end-of-life vehicle (ELV) in Delhi-NCR? You may be refused fuel if caught, officials aware of the plan to curb pollution in the city said.

Rajya Sabha's Panel to Review CCI's Commitment Scheme

The Rajya Sabha's committee on subordinate legislation led by Milind Deora will review a scheme offered by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in March allowing businesses to avoid anti-trust probes by making commitments to change their conduct, two persons privy to the development said.

Cos Expected to Up Gen AI Investments by Half This Year

Companies worldwide are expected to spend 50% more on adopting generative AI (GenAI) technologies in 2025 compared to last year, according to a report from an American technology research and IT advisory firm.

Core sector growth hits 4-mth high of 4.3% in Nov

India's infrastructure output, which accounts for about two-fifths of industrial production, jumped to a four-month high in November, driven by a rise in six of the eight core constituent sectors during the month.

Govt confident of meeting 4.9% fiscal deficit target

Focus on capex, welfare, and fiscal discipline to help sustain growth

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Reach Divorce Settlement After 8 Years

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history but not every legal issue between the two.

China Denies Claims of US Treasury Cyberattack

Beijing on Tuesday hit back at accusations that a China state-sponsored actor was behind a cyber breach at the US Treasury Department, calling the claims \"groundless\".

Court Rejects Pentagon's Bid to Overturn 9/11 Plea Deals

A military appeals court has ruled against Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's effort to throw out the plea deals reached for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants in the 9/11 attacks, a US official said.

US, Boeing probe site of S Korean air crash

South Korean officials have said they will look into whether the Muan airport's localiser should have been made with lighter materials

German Leaders Slam Musk for Backing Far-Right Party AfD

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his deputy, Robert Habeck, used their New Year addresses to castigate Elon Musk over his backing for a far-right party in February's snap election.

Pak Govt, PTI to Meet Over Political Dispute

The Pakistan government and opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiators are scheduled to meet for a crucial in-camera meeting to resolve sticky political differences, a report said on Tuesday.

No one can stop China reuniting with Taiwan

No one can stop China's \"reunification\" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech, on Tuesday, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people.

Russia gas flow to Europe via Ukraine to halt as deal ends

Russian natural gas flows to Europe across Ukraine appear poised to halt on Wednesday, after a transit deal expires, raising the stakes for the continent's energy security as it draws heavily on reserves.

Xi's moment to work out lasting peace with India

Despite China and India both being headed by their most consequential leaders of the last few decades, the two haven't been able to permanently resolve their outstanding disputes.

Optimism, with a dose of caution

India has held strong in the bleak global milieu of war and climate crisis, but there are challenges in the new year that it must deftly navigate

The right choices for a world at the crossroads

The year 2024 scorched and scalded but just about let the planet survive. Let us hope that the new year, despite portents of war and worsening of the climate crisis, proves different

Ensuring socioeconomic security for India's women

The year 2024 will be remembered as a turning point in India's pension landscape, where the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took bold steps to address gender inequities in social security.

How India stands to lose, gain in Trump presidency

Unlike a range of other countries, India is reasonably confident it can maintain a decent working relationship with the mercurial US President-elect.

How caste, religion and opportunity will shape 2025

This year will see a continued conversation and argument on the interplay of caste, religion and reservation that the 2024 Lok Sabha campaign and results placed on the national political stage.

Kerala court sentences teacher to 111-yr RI for raping class 11 student

THE ACCUSED WAS FINED ₹1.05L. IF THE FINE REMAINS UNPAID, A YR WILL BE ADDED TO HIS PRISON SENTENCE

Years later, UCIL begins disposal of toxic waste

Forty years after the Bhopal gas leak, 337 metric tonnes of toxic waste of Union Carbide India limited (UCIL) has been packed in high security containers to be transported to Pithampur Industrial area in Dhar on Tuesday night.

Airlines Induct Over 12.6% Planes More In '24: Data

Indian airlines inducted around 12.6% more aircraft in 2024 in comparison to the previous year, according to data from fleet tracking website Planespotter.

Experts to advise if free food comes under CPI

The government wants to know whether free food distributed to nearly 800 million beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act 2013 should be kept out of inflation calculation, as it is in the process of creating a new, updated consumer price index (CPI), the gauge that measures changes in retail prices.

77% of Insurgency Incidents in NE from Manipur Alone: MHA

The Home Min Report Suggests That No Incident of Insurgency Was Reported in Mizoram Since 2019 and in Tripura Between January 2023 and March 31, 2024

Nurse's family pins hope on Indian govt

Uncertainty wracked the family of 34-year-old Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death by the Yemeni president on Monday, but welcomed the external affairs ministry's intervention and statement extending \"all possible help\" to secure her release.

6 Held For Gang Rape, Abduction Of 19-Year-Old

Two men were arrested and four minors were apprehended on Tuesday in connection with the abduction and gang rape of a 19-year-old woman in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, police said.

Manipur CM's apology evokes mixed response

\"I want to say sorry for what happened in state...I want to apologise\"

Kerala CM Hits Back at Maha Min Over 'Mini Pak' Remark

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday hit back at Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane for calling Kerala a \"mini Pakistan,\" and said his remarks were highly \"provocative and condemnable\".