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Singer Ranjit Bawa gets extortion call
An unidentified person has been booked for allegedly making an extortion call to Punjabi singer Ranjit Singh Bawa.
PU to approach Dr Manmohan Singh's family over his book donation promise
Panjab University (PU) is set to approach former Prime Minister (PM) Dr Manmohan Singh's family afresh over his 2018 announcement to donate his books to the university.
Door-to-door garbage collecting staff go on indefinite strike in city
In a major sanitation crisis for the city, the door-to-door garbage collectors announced an indefinite strike on Monday, leaving residents burdened with uncollected waste and overflowing bins.
At 11.3°C, city sees coldest day of season, fog brings down visibility
With maximum temperature falling from 17.4°C on Sunday to 11.3°C on Monday, \"severe cold day conditions\" were declared in the city, while very dense fog was also spotted in the morning.
RLA Told to Refund Wrongly Charged Road Tax to Resident
To pay up ₹25K as compensation for causing mental agony
Civic body invites private firms to run gyms in city's community centres
In a bid to generate revenue, the cash-strapped Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) has invited private firms to develop, operate and maintain gyms at various community centres located across the city.
9 Hours of Harassment for Commuters
Commuters had a harrowing time on Monday as farmers blocked key roads and toll plazas in Mohali from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in response to the Punjab bandh call.
Carter: President, global mediator, Nobel laureate
Jimmy Carter held a unique place in US politics: he was the oldest former president and a Nobel peace laureate, but his one term in office was forever tainted by his inability to end the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
S Korea to Inspect All Boeing 737s Amid Hunt for Answers
During its second landing attempt, the Jeju Air jet received a bird strike warning from ground control. Minutes later, pilot issued distress signal
Market Regulator Brakes Slow Retail Race on Options Street
The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) recent measures to cool the retail frenzy in derivatives trading are already bearing fruit, even as more curbs aimed at preventing investor losses kick in next month.
Preparing for the Trump disruption
India has the diplomatic wherewithal to deal with Trump 2.0 even as issues such as H-1B visa and trade will test ties from time to time
Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess
In a year when India's cricket team lifted the T20 World Cup after 17 years, sparking a reception in Mumbai befitting the occasion, and shooter Manu Bhaker brought back unprecedented twin bronze medals from the Paris Olympics, chess quietly emerged as the sport that consistently perched the country on top of the world.
The Choice Before Us: Star Trek or Mad Max
The world is at a crossroads. If we channel resources to ensure equality, manage risks, and enhance autonomy, we can navigate toward a future where technology is a force for good
Liberalisation & liberalism: Legacy of Manmohan Singh
The unexpected eruption of nostalgia and admiration for Manmohan Singh from people across the country is testimony to what he stood for.
Why Indians Don't Have One Happy New Year
Around midnight of December 31, when several people in India will sit before their television sets (the rest will be busy at parties), they will invariably be greeted with visuals of places in New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Korea that have already celebrated \"Happy New Year\", with skylines flaring up in panoramic colours and revellers rocking in sheer joy.
A CUP HIGH, A HOME LOW
With a decisive showing at the T20 World Cup, the Indian cricket team ended their 13-year wait for an ICC trophy; but beyond that, red-ball success remained elusive
Hamilton's Mercedes Era Ends With Historic Records, Ferrari Move
Lewis Hamilton's remarkable decade with Mercedes, which began in 2013, culminated in 2024 with his decision to join Ferrari.
Paris and beyond: Young showstoppers step up
The Olympic year for India may have been a mixed bag, but it was also one that unearthed unparalleled achievements in chess.
Rifts split wide open: Old conflicts take centre stage
During the election campaign, Donald Trump claimed that if he was in power, neither would Russia have attacked Ukraine nor would Hamas have attacked Israel.
Victories & Challenges
An understanding with China on disengagements along the LAC was the highlight in 2024, but new challenges emerged for New Delhi in the neighbourhood and elsewhere
200+ Killed in Spain's Worst Floods Ever
Spain faced its worst flood disaster in modern history and one of Europe's deadliest since the 1970s, as torrential rains on October 29 claimed over 200 lives.
The Return Of Trump
A look at the seismic shift in affairs, both global and domestic, that is on the cards as Donald Trump returns for his second stint in the White House at a precarious time
Labour Markets in Cities See Qualitative Improvement
India's 2023-24 Periodic Labour Force Employment Survey (PLFS), covering urban and rural areas up to June, highlighted a mixed picture of the job market.
A year of landmark verdicts and key developments
The year 2024 was an important one for the Supreme Court of India, marked by transformative judgments that reshaped constitutional and legal landscapes, reaffirmed the commitment to individual liberties, and underscored the principles of equality.
A year marred by great economic uncertainties
Donald Trump will take charge as the US President for the second time on January 20, 2025. This has the potential of unleashing the biggest economic disruption global capitalism has seen.
4 Bunkers Destroyed in Manipur After Gunfights
Security forces have destroyed four bunkers that allegedly belonged to the accused in the recent firing incidents across Manipur, and occupied three others after gunfights over the last week, police said on Monday.
NCW flags lapses in probe as Anna varsity row rages
A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women (NCW) has found certain shortcomings following a probe into the sexual assault on the second-year Anna University student, commission member Mamta Kumari said on Monday, even as political uproar over the incident intensified.
Govt inks deals to bolster navy's underwater power
The defence ministry on Monday signed two separate contracts worth ₹2,867 crore to strengthen the Indian Navy's underwater capabilities — for retrofitting its Kalvari-class submarines with air independent propulsion (AIP) systems to enhance their endurance, and integration of electronic heavy-weight torpedoes (EHWT) to boost their firepower capabilities.
IPS Officer Kumar Gets Additional Charge as CRPF DG
The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Monday issued an order giving senior IPS officer Vitul Kumar additional charge as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general upon incumbent Anish Dayal Singh's retirement on December 31.
Body Found in Scotland River Suspected to Be of Missing Indian Student
Police have recovered the body of a woman, believed to be of a 22-year-old Indian student who went missing earlier this month, from a river in Scotland, officials said.