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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.

Schools in Patna to Reopen With Changed Timing From 9 AM

All schools in Patna up to class 8, which were closed due to cold, will reopen from Monday, but will function with revised timings between 9am and 3.30pm for all classes till January 25, said an order issued by Patna district magistrate (DM) Chandra Shekhar Singh on Sunday.

The world has always loved Indian beats

Jason Derulo is no stranger to India or Indian music. The American singer-songwriter and dancer has previously collaborated with rapper King on the party anthem Bumpa, with singer-songwriter Tesher on the hit single Jalebi Baby, and even took the stage to perform at the 2023 IPL.

Budget 2025 to Offer Tax Breaks for Individuals

Higher standard deduction, reworking of income tax slab structure likely

Gaza Ceasefire Starts After Delay; Hamas Lists Hostages for Sunday

An Israeli official confirmed that Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31, were set to be released on Sunday

Battery swapping policy for EVs on backburner

A federal policy to encourage battery swapping for electric vehicles may go on the backburner, two people aware of the matter said, in the backdrop of industry fears that forcing common standards is not practical and will hurt innovation.

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.

As Many As 60 People Killed In Colombia Guerrilla Violence

The death toll from attacks by ELN rebels in Colombia has risen to 60 in the country's restive Catatumbo region near the border with Venezuela, officials said on Saturday.

Modi, Naidu Will Speed Up Andhra's Progress: Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday emphasised the support of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for Andhra Pradesh, announcing that the Centre has approved projects totalling over ₹3 lakh crore for the state in just six months.

Criminal Injured in Gunbattle With Police in Gopalganj Dist

A criminal allegedly involved in the murder of a government school teacher was injured in an encounter with police in Bihar's Gopalganj district on Sunday morning, police said.

Manu Bhaker's Grandmother, Uncle Killed in Road Accident

The Accident Took Place in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri

Women Across 3 Maha Distts Withdraw Papers

LADKI BAHIN SCHEME

Barcelona fail to capitalise on Atletico Madrid's La Liga slip

Barcelona could only muster a 1-1 draw at Getafe on Saturday in La Liga as they were unable to recover ground on the top two in the Spanish title race.

Two Former CMs Canvass for Party Candidates in Haridwar

The Haridwar mayoral seat will witness a two-corner fight between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, with BJP's Kiran Jaissal and Congress's Amresh Devi being pitched against each other.

Policing personal freedoms, courtesy social sensibilities

What does it mean to live in the world's largest democracy if consenting adults must still justify their private choices?

Maha state board withdraws caste section from hall tickets after outcry

Parents, teachers, and students have strongly criticised the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) following the introduction of a controversial caste category field on this year's examination hall tickets.

Trump 2.0: Prospects of global disruption

The world is watching nervously as the new President begins his second innings in Washington

AI Challenge to Electoral Process

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

RSS, BJP brainstorm for domination ahead of local polls in Maharashtra

After the BJP's outstanding success in the Maharashtra assembly polls two months ago, its ideological parent, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), held a meeting with the party's ministers in Mumbai on Saturday.

The balancing China question before India

The October 21 agreement between India and China focusing on disengagement and the resumption of pre-2020 patrolling patterns in the flashpoint areas of Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh is indeed a welcome development.

Legacy news on its heels as second Trump era begins, but not abandoning mission

As Donald Trump prepares to assume the presidency for a second time, he faces a news establishment on its heels—but not flat on its back.

Wankhede at 50: the stadium's evolution from indispensable to iconic

Wankhede Stadium's debut as an international cricket venue, when Clive Lloyd's West Indies team landed on Mumbai shores in the winter of 1974-75, is steeped in anecdotal history: some famous (Lloyd's magnificent unbeaten 242, for example), some rather infamous (a near match-ending crowd disturbance).

AESL order book rises to ₹54,700 cr

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd, India's largest electricity transmission and distribution company, has won two new transmission projects, helping swell its order book to ₹54,700 crore -- more than three times the work order it had at the start of the current fiscal in April 2024.

India, B'desh farmers clash along border in Bengal

Clashes erupted after Indian farmers accused their B'desh counterparts of crossing the border to steal their crops

RJD MP Receives ₹20-Crore Extortion Call

RJD MP Sanjay Yadav on Saturday received an extortion call of Rs 20 crore from an unidentified caller following which he lodged a first information report (FIR) with the Sachiwalaya police station, police said.

EPFO Tweaks Rules, No Need for Employer Nod to Update Details

Key changes rolled out by EPFO

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.

Domestic composite materials industry to hit $2.8 bn by 2030

THE INDIAN COMPOSITE MATERIALS MARKET IS ESTIMATED AT $1.8 BILLION IN 2024, FRP INSTITUTE REPORT SAID

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.

Punjab & Sind Bank to Raise ₹2,000 Cr Via QIP in Q4: MD & CEO

State-owned Punjab and Sind Bank plans to raise ₹2,000 crore through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) during the ongoing quarter, a top official of the bank said.