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Engaging with President Trump

India-US ties may be immune to a change of guard in Washington, but New Delhi should be prepared to respond to the challenges ahead

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal holding after first hostage-prisoner swap

A fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was holding on Monday, following the dramatic exchange of three hostages for 90 Palestinian prisoners in an agreement aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in Gaza.

Govt to shift focus to railways from road transport

India will bump up spending on the modernisation of its railways in the upcoming federal budget while marginally increasing allocations to road building, two government sources said.

Sadhus Who Left Behind Success For Spirituality

After Taking 'Sanyas Diksha', These Individuals Say They Have Gone Through Such Deeply Moving Experiences That They Can Never Return To Their Old Ways Of Living.

Saif Stabbing Accused Slept, Changed Clothes After Attack: Cops

The 30-year-old man arrested for stabbing and injuring actor Saif Ali Khan slept soundly after the attack and changed his clothes before heading to Worli, a police official said on Monday.

SC to UP Police: Probe if Mishra Influencing Witness in Kheri Case

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a report from Uttar Pradesh police over allegations of accused Ashish Mishra influencing witnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

The Lingering Pain of the Kashmiri Pandit Exodus

It has been more than three decades now since the unfortunate exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits began in January 1990.

IITian baba Abhay Singh expelled from Juna Akhada

Aerospace engineer-turned-Sadhu Abhay Singh, popularly known as \"IITian baba,\" was expelled from the Juna Akhada late Saturday night.

China Executes 62-Year-Old Who Killed 35 in Zhuhai Car Rampage

China on Monday executed a man who killed 35 people in a car rampage in the southern city of Zhuhai in November, in the country's deadliest mass attack in years.

Indian Student From Hyderabad Shot Dead In U.S.

A 26-year-old Telugu man from Hyderabad was shot dead by unidentified miscreants at Washington Avenue in the United States on Sunday, his family members said on Monday.

Soldier Killed in J&K Encounter With Terrorists

An Indian Army soldier was killed following an overnight encounter with terrorists in the Sopore area of Jammu & Kashmir, officials aware of the matter said on Monday.

The bovine beliefs of a man of science

Veezhinathan Kamakoti loves cows. More so if they are indigenous breeds. He also believes that cow urine has medicinal value.

Centre eyes private players for onion storage, transport

Selected cos will source and store onions from hubs in Maha, K'taka and MP

From tea to tyres: Advertisers flock for slice of Maha Kumbh pie

jay Mehta, managing director of media agency GroupM OOH Solutions, has already been twice to the Maha Kumbh that began in UP's Prayagraj on January 13.

15 Firms Make 70% Donations to the Largest Electoral Trust

Of the ₹1,075.68 Crore That PET Disbursed to Six Parties, the BJP Received ₹723.78 Crore, or 67.3%, Followed by the Congress at ₹156 Crore

EV sales must reach 50% by 2030 to achieve net zero: Minister

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday that electric vehicles should make up 50% of all vehicle sales by 2030 to ensure the automotive sector stays on track to achieve the 2070 net zero emission target.

Veritas Finance files draft papers with Sebi for ₹2,800-cr IPO

Veritas Finance Ltd, a retail-focused non-deposit taking NBFC, has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi seeking its approval to raise ₹2,800 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).

Not Satisfied with RG Kar Sentence: Mamata

Leaders across political lines, led by West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over a court in Kolkata giving life imprisonment to the convict in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.

Mixed response to import ban on used medical devices

The central drugs regulator's decision to stop the import of refurbished or pre-owned medical devices into the country citing a lack of specific regulations has met with mixed responses from the industry; some said it will boost the government's make-in-India initiative, there is a section that calls it a problem as smaller health care facilities depend largely on refurbished devices.

Nunez extends Liverpool lead; Arsenal held by Villa

Darwin Nunez struck twice in stoppage time to earn Liverpool a 2-0 win at Brentford and a six-point Premier League lead over Arsenal, who blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Aston Villa on Saturday.

For Tejashwi, Lalu legacy a mixed bag

On Saturday, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) national executive committee entrusted Tejashwi Yadav with powers that elevate him to be on par with the party's national president, a post held by his father, Lalu Prasad.

AI challenge to electoral process

EC action on AI-generated content needs to be stringent. Mere labelling won't be enough

2,875 Power Thefts in Sambhal Caused Rs 18 Cr Revenue Loss in 9 Months

1400 FIRs Registered; Drive Brings Down Line Loss by 25.827 Megawatts

Budget 2025 to Offer Tax Breaks for Individuals

Higher standard deduction, reworking of income tax slab structure likely

Niranjani Akhada Anoints Five Sadhus as Mahamandaleshwars

Niranjani Akhada on Saturday anointed five senior sadhus as mahamandaleshwars (head priests) during a ceremony at the tent city at the Mahakumbh Mela venue on Saturday.

Keen to have mfg in India, visa issue not affecting ops: BYD

China's electric vehicle major BYD is keen to have manufacturing operations in India as soon as 'all factors' suggest a 'go ahead' and the plan is under constant evaluation, according to a top official of the company's Indian arm.

S Korea's Yoon arrested over martial law fiasco

Hours after South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally arrested, triggering rioting by his supporters, his lawyers said on Sunday that he remains defiant in his refusal to answer questions over the probe into his declaration of martial law last month.

Women across 3 Maha distts withdraw papers

Following scrutiny of applications under the Chief Minister's Ladki Bahin scheme, many women beneficiaries, particularly from Pune, Solapur, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar districts, have begun withdrawing their applications.

Sabalenka, Gauff on collision course as Alcaraz moves on

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the quarter-finals at a scorching-hot Australian Open on Sunday and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Carlos Alcaraz advanced when Jack Draper retired.

Manu Bhaker's Grandmother, Uncle Killed in Road Accident

Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker's maternal uncle, Yudhveer Singh and maternal grandmother, Savitri Devi were killed in a road accident on Sunday, officials said.