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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.

NMDC to resume diamond mining near Panna reserve

India's state-run miner NMDC is expected to extract 6,500 carats of diamonds, worth $3.4 million, this fiscal year from ores in a mine near a tiger reserve, after receiving mining clearances last year, two sources said.

TikTok Restores US Service After Trump Says 'Have To Save It'

TikTok restored its services on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the US when he returns to power on Monday.

Donald Trump 2.0 and the limits of CEO as president

Donald J. Trump has officially become the 47th President of the United States (US). An interesting feature of the Trump team is that many of his appointees are wealthy elites, billionaires, and multimillionaires from the business and financial world—all bound, among other things, to win Trump's trade war with tariff revisions.

Praggnanandhaa wins; Gukesh, Erigaisi draw

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot P Harikrishna, while Arjun Erigaisi settled for a draw in the second round of the 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament here.

Former Trudeau ally Freeland enters race to be Canada's PM

Canada's former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland launched her campaign on Sunday to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and prime minister, pitching herself as the best option to oppose incoming US president Donald Trump.

I Don't Need To Prove Anything To Anyone: Axar Patel

A contender to take veteran Ravindra Jadeja's place permanently at some point, spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel is aware of the possibilities that may arise during India's big Test transition but he doesn't feel the need to prove \"anything to anyone\" to make his case.

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.

SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed defamation proceedings against Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Rahul Gandhi in a 2018 case pending before a Jharkhand court on his comments against the then BJP president Amit Shah referring to him as a \"murder accused\".

Police: 20-Year-Old Student Dies by Suicide in Jaipur

A 20-year-old student from Malviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) in Jaipur died allegedly by suicide after he jumped off the hostel building at the college premises on Sunday night, police said.

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

Multiple power centres in state: Pilot slams BJP govt

Targeting the BJP-led Rajasthan government, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said that although the government has completed one year in power, its decisions have had a negative impact on the state.

Paytm Q3 Consolidated Loss Narrows to ₹208.5 Crore

Fintech firm One97 Communications, which owns Paytm brand, has reported a narrowing of consolidated loss to ₹208.5 crore in the third quarter ended December 31, 2024 mainly on account of reduction in expenses across the board, mainly on payment processing charges and employee costs.

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.

Astronomical gains in penny stocks under Sebi lens

India's markets regulator is keeping a watch on penny stocks and micro-cap companies that have returned exponential gains in a short period, according to a senior official aware of the development, as the watchdog continues to increase scrutiny to protect small investors.

Govt to shift focus to rlys 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.

Delhi govt fined over Ridge report delays

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of ₹5,000 each on the Delhi government, state forest department and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), besides two other agencies for failing to respond to the tribunal over the status of encroachments in Delhi's Ridge areas.

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.

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.

Greenko to Raise $800 Million to Buy Orix Stake

The founders of Greenko Energy Holdings, one of India's leading clean energy producers, are raising debt to buy a stake in the company.

J&K govt seeks spl package in Budget

THE J&K GOVT HAS PETITIONED FOR MORE CENTRAL FUNDS FOR PROJECTS LINKED TO AGRICULTURE, TOURISM, AND INDUSTRIES

Panchayat fines man acquitted by court, socially boycotts him

The court proved my innocence, but the panchayat is still treating me like a criminal HEERARAM, Resident of Bhorada village

HC seeks action plan for nomadic children

The Rajasthan high court on Friday directed the state government to submit a detailed action plan within four weeks outlining the steps taken on the suggestions provided by the amicus curiae for the identification and welfare of children from the nomadic tribes and those engaged in begging, people aware of the matter said.

Blazer Dresses Are Having a Moment - Here's How to Nail the Look

This trend reflects a shift towards multifaceted fashion, where the lines between professional and playful blur, showcasing that style can be both empowering and effortlessly chic. Masumi Mewawalla, Fashion designer

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.

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.

Central Bank of India Q3 profit jumps 33% to ₹959 cr

State-owned Central Bank of India posted a 33% increase in its profit at ₹959 crore in the third quarter ended December 2024.

Transit-oriented dev still on paper

Announced in the last Budget, the central government is yet to implement its transit-oriented development (TOD) framework in 14 cities having a population of 3 million even as urban planning experts advocate that TOD could potentially resolve the twin problems of pollution and congestion by making urbanisation compact.

Centre Eyes Private Players for Onion Storage, Transport

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

Left knee strapped, Md Shami lets his pace talk at India nets

Master of swing and seam warms up for big battles