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Kapil Sharma says 'Don't spread hate' amid criticism for alleged racist remark against Atlee

Comedian-talk show host Kapil Sharma has been facing intense criticism for seemingly making a joke about filmmaker Atlee's appearance on his comedy-talk show, The Great Indian Kapil Show.

Thinking bowler who could at will outwit batsmen

The off-spinners' club lost its brightest star when R Ashwin announced his retirement in Brisbane on Wednesday.

UP Police announce ₹25,000 reward for accused in Sunil Pal, Mushtaq Khan abductions

The Meerut Police in Uttar Pradesh has announced a reward of ₹25,000 for information on Lavi Pal, the main accused in the abductions of comedian Sunil Pal and actor Mushtaq Khan.

INDIA'S RECORD GOLD IMPORT WAS DUE TO AN ERROR IN CALCULATION

A surge in gold imports that widened India's trade deficit to a record last month and pushed the rupee to an all-time low was due to an error in calculation, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

TVS Credit eyes bid for Avendus Capital

TVS Credit has joined the race for KKR-backed investment bank Avendus Capital as part of its strategy to expand the group's financial services business, three people with knowledge of the development said.

Donald Trump threatens to impose reciprocal tax on India

US President-elect Donald Trump has said that India charges \"a lot\" of tariff, reiterating his intention to impose reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for what New Delhi will impose on the import of certain American products.

Net direct tax kitty grows 16% on corporate refunds

Gross direct tax collection in 2024-25 (as on December 17) saw 20.32% year-on-year (y-o-y) jump to ₹19.21 lakh crore, but net collection in the period saw 16.45% increase at ₹15.82 lakh crore on higher refunds of ₹3.39 lakh crore, particularly on account of corporates, government data said.

Relief for quick commerce as CCI not keen to step in

Predatory pricing claims by trade body shadow growth of quick commerce

TRUMP WARNS TOP GOP CRITIC COULD BE 'IN A LOT OF TROUBLE'

Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that an ex-congresswoman who probed his role in the 2021 Capitol riot \"could be in a lot of trouble,\" after Republican lawmakers called for her to be criminally investigated.

Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza

The US, joined by Arab mediators, sought on Wednesday to conclude an agreement between Israel and Hamas to halt the 14-month-old war in the Gaza Strip where medics said Israeli strikes killed at least 20 Palestinians overnight.

'Stay in the fight', Harris tells students after prez poll loss

Kamala Harris on Tuesday urged anyone who is disappointed by her defeat in last month's election to \"stay in the fight\" as Donald Trump prepares to take office, hinting that she won't be stepping off the political stage anytime soon.

ZELENSKY TO MEET EUROPEAN LEADERS AS TRUMP LOOMS

Russia has arrested Akhmad Kurbanov of Uzbekistan, who was promised $100,000 and resettlement in an EU country, by Ukraine's security service for the killing

France's highest court upholds Sarkozy's corruption conviction

The Cour de Cassation, France's highest court, upheld on Wednesday former president Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction for corruption and influence peddling.

There is no evidence on how ONOP reduces net expenses

Congress leader and top constitutional lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi spoke to Saubhadra Chatterji about the 'one national, one elections' bills tabled in the Lok Sabha this week, listing his objections to the idea and arguing that it is not a right fit for a parliamentary democracy such as India.

Coconut oil 'edible', to invite tax cut

For 15 years, the Supreme Court has wrestled with a slippery question: Is a small pack of coconut oil for cooking or for hair care?

SC WARNS PUNJAB OVER STRIKING FARMER'S HEALTH

The Supreme Court on Wednesday cautioned the Punjab government that the entire state machinery would bear the blame if anything untoward were to happen to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for 23 days.

Govt set to move motion over JPC for simultaneous poll bills

The Union government will formally move a motion in the Lok Sabha on Thursday to constitute a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on two bills that aim to usher in simultaneous national and state elections, and propose the names of 21 lawmakers of the Lower House as members.

INDIA, ISRAEL MINS DISCUSS WEST ASIA DEVELOPMENTS

External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar discussed developments in West Asia on Wednesday against the backdrop of fresh efforts to finalise a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

SC slams Punjab over 'inhumane' treatment of state's home guards

The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Punjab government for its \"inhumane\" and \"discriminatory\" treatment of home guards, emphasising that as a model employer, the state must ensure fairness and equity, especially when these personnel are deployed during emergencies such as riots and natural calamities.

Ashwin, match-winner & innovator for the ages

Few bowlers have had an impact on Indian cricket as deep and for as long, as Ravichandran Ashwin.

Raucous debate, lost opportunity

The Constitution debate in Parliament was lost in partisan squabbles instead of discussing new challenges before the nation

Paving the path towards universal health coverage

International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day falls in December. For India, the road to UHC starts with increasing government spending on health, a national priority as per the government's policy documents.

After Syria, the road ahead for West Asia

The question now is if Israel will see recent geopolitical developments as an opportunity to find a political solution for Palestine or merely as a green signal to annex West Bank

Before Saudi World Cup, a deal for Indian workers

INDIA SHOULD NEGOTIATE AGREEMENTS WITH SAUDI ARABIA TO ENSURE BETTER PROTECTION OF MIGRANT WORKERS, PRIORITISING FAIR WAGES, AND SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS

PERHAPS, YOU MAY NOT REALISE IT WHILE THE AUSTRALIA TOUR IS ON, BUT WHEN INDIA NEXT PLAY AT HOME, THE FAMILIAR GENIUS OF ASHWIN WILL BE TRULY MISSED.

will be able to answer that. But when I arrived in Perth this was a chat we had. I somehow convinced him to stay for that pink-ball Test match. And then after it just happened, he felt that \"if I am not needed, then I am better off saying goodbye to the game.

A very odd turn by cricket's reigning master of spin

In the middle of the tributes and praise being showered upon Ravichandran Ashwin, it appears to be a bit churlish to ask, but why now?

SC TO RAJ: GRANT LEGAL COVER TO SACRED GROVES

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Rajasthan government to grant legal protection to sacred groves, or Orans, in the state as \"forests\" by undertaking a district-wise mapping of such lands not based on their size but on their ecological and cultural significance, while observing these groves are pivotal to biodiversity preservation.

Congress distorting statements made by Shah, says Rijiju

Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday slammed the Congress on Wednesday, saying the Opposition party was distorting Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar.

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race, UK's Santosh in longlist

India's official entry for the Best International Feature Category at the 97th Academy Awards, Kiran Rao's 2023 comedy-drama Laapataa Ladies, fell out of the Oscars race on Wednesday as it failed to make the longlist of 15 films eventually considered for the final five nominations.

2 Cong workers killed in stirs, Rahul criticises police for 'excessive force'

BOTH CONGRESS WORKERS DIED WHILE TAKING PART IN PARTY'S NATIONWIDE PROTESTS