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Rhino developed acute enteritis, shows report

The 11-year-old one-horned rhinoceros that died at National Zoological Park in Delhi on Thursday - just four months after arriving from Assam as part of an animal exchange programme - succumbed to acute haemorrhagic enteritis possibly caused by infection that took place after the animal's transfer.

2 Held for Smuggling Gold from Saudi at IGI

Two 19-year-old men from Manipur were arrested at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport by the customs department for trying to smuggle 1.84kg gold worth ₹1.34 crores from Saudi Arabia by concealing it in their rectum, officials said.

Soon, no need for nod to withdraw PF cash during emergencies

According to changes being worked on, a member can self-approve their claim for the emergency withdrawal

Rana Urges US Court to Review Extradition Order

An attorney for Mumbai-attack convict Tahawwur Rana has urged the US Supreme Court to review the lower court's decision to extradite him to India, citing the principle of double jeopardy which prevents a person from being tried or punished twice for the same offense.

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.

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. As the temperatures dip and the lakes freeze, the locals pour water to firm up the surface more and play on them.

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

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

Anti-dumping duty on solar glass may delay projects

THE DOMESTIC SOLAR GLASS MANUFACTURING CAPACITY STANDS AT 10-12GW

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.

BharatPe Hires Rothschild To Sell Up To 25% In Unity SFB

New-age non-bank lender BharatPe is looking to sell anywhere between 10% and 25% stake in Unity Small Finance Bank, depending on buyer interest, two people with knowledge of the development said.

Morgan Stanley To Leave Banking Climate Coalition

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.

CCI Probe Confirms Apple Violated Competition Law

The Competition Commission of India's investigation has confirmed anti-competitive practices by Apple Inc.

Centre sets up panel to reset WPI series' base year

The government on Thursday set up a committee of experts to reset the base year of the current series of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in an effort to make the measure of factory-gate inflation more accurate.

D-Street Show Kindles Hopes for New Year

Nifty, Sensex close 1.9% and 1.8% higher on the back of gains in auto, IT stocks

Impeached Prez Yoon Vows To 'Fight To The End'

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol issued a defiant statement to his conservative supporters gathered outside his residence in the capital of Seoul, vowing to \"fight to the end\" against what he called \"anti-state forces\", as law enforcement prepared to detain him over last month's martial law decree.

Police raid Jeju Air over crash, ban CEO from leaving S Korea

South Korean police raided the offices of Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport on Thursday as they step up a probe into the fatal crash of a Boeing 737-800 that killed 179 people.

New Orleans attacker acted alone: FBI

● It just took a moment to register, it was just so frightening - it was like something out of a horror movie. K STRICKLIN, A witness

Musk calls for fresh UK elections in sharp Starmer attack

Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk called for fresh UK elections in the latest sign of how Donald Trump's incoming US administration could be a thorn in the side of Keir Starmer's government.

US Army soldier killed in Tesla Cybertruck explosion

The person who died in the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck packed with explosives outside President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel was an active-duty US Army soldier, three US officials told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Court rejects bail petition of Hindu priest Das again

He [Chinmoy Das] faces serious charges like sedition and others involving the security and sovereignty of our country. MOFIZUL HAQUE BHUIYAN, Public Prosecutor

10 People Wounded in NY Shooting

A group of men fired at least 30 gunshots into a crowd gathered outside a nightclub in New York's Queens on New Year's Day, injuring 10 people.

ICJ's climate action ruling can send a strong message

After filing a strong objection to the underwhelming climate finance agreement at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, India again slammed developed countries for their lacklustre commitment to climate action at the Hague.

The battle to beat the heat

The warming levels reached in 2024 are a warning. The time for climate action is now

Filling the gaps in school education

The UDISE (Unified District Information System for Education)-Plus data on enrolment and drop-out in schools paints a sobering picture of school education in the country.