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Hockey India League: Delhi SG Pipers To Take On Gonasika

A new era in Indian hockey will be ushered in when the much-anticipated Hockey India League (HIL) restarts with the opening clash between Delhi SG Pipers and Gonasika of Vizag here on Saturday.

Deepti stars with all-round show as India whitewash West Indies

Senior off-spinner Deepti Sharma did the star turn with career-best figures of 6/31 before doing her bit with the bat as India completed a 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies with a five-wicket victory in the final Women's ODI here on Friday.

Slot Says Early For Liverpool Premier League Champion Talk

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said it was \"too early\" to say his side were on course for the Premier League title after a 3-1 win over Leicester extended their lead at the top of the table.

Washington Sundar shows conviction, vows to fight

Most of their established batters back in the hut, India will require Washington Sundar to come good with his bat in the fourth Test against Australia and the Tamil Nadu all-rounder is determined to contribute to his team's cause at the MCG.

Amorim says aim is survival for Utd after Wolves loss

Ruben Amorim admitted he had \"no idea\" how long it will take for him to revive Manchester United, saying his focus was on \"survival\" after a defeat by Wolves condemned him to the worst start by any Old Trafford boss in nearly 100 years.

Rupee hits fresh record low of 85.50 against dollar

The rupee fell steepest in almost two years to hit its lifetime intraday low of 85.80 before a suspected central bank intervention helped recover some of its losses and settled 23 paise lower at a record low of 85.50 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday due to a strong greenback amid increased month-end demand from banks and importers.

Adani Ports orders 8 tugs with Cochin Shipyard for ₹450 crore

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Friday said it has placed a ₹450-crore order for eight tugs with Cochin Shipyard.

Air India to See Progress on Key Initiatives in 2025: CEO

Air India will see progress on various key initiatives, including refitting of wide body and narrow body planes, in 2025 as well as tighten practices and processes to ultimately become profitable, the airline's chief executive officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson said on Friday.

RBI Permits UPI Transactions via PPIs Using Third-Party Apps

The Reserve Bank on Friday allowed prepaid payment instruments holders to make and receive UPI payments through third-party mobile applications.

Ultratech to Buy Minority Stake in Star Cement

Leading cement producer UltraTech Cement on Friday said it will acquire a minority stake of 8.69% from the promoters of Meghalaya-based Star Cement in a deal worth up to ₹851 crore.

Textiles export is a silver lining as trade gap widens

India's textiles sector has emerged as a beacon of resilience and growth, recording an impressive 36.65% increase in exports over the past four years, although industry stakeholders are not much enthused by the resurgence.

CAD Moderates to 1.2% of GDP in Q2: RBI Data

India's current account deficit (CAD) moderated marginally to $11.2 billion or 1.2% of GDP year-on-year in the July-September quarter of 2024-25, according to Reserve Bank of India data released on Friday.

PSU Banks Likely to Cross ₹1.5 Lakh Cr Profit in FY25

PSBs reported a 25% jump in their total net profit to ₹85,520 cr in first half of 2024-25

Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashed 'Due To Physical, Technical External Interference'

THOUGHT THE PLANE WAS GOING TO FALL APART

Germany Prez Dissolves Parl, Sets Feb 23 Poll

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for February 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, saying it was the only way to give the country a stable government capable of tackling its problems.

South Korea's Parliament Impeaches Acting President Han, as Yoon Goes on Trial

Han's Sudden Ouster Adds to the Uncertainty, and Choi May Also Face Removal if He Too Clashes With the Opposition-Led Parliament

Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 45 People In Gaza

Palestinian sources said that Israeli strikes in Gaza, on Thursday, killed at least 45 people including hospital workers and journalists for a militant-linked broadcaster.

Seoul: N Korea soldier captured in war dies

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday.

Driver Who Killed 35 Gets Death Sentence

A man who killed 35 people in a car attack in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai last month was sentenced to death, on Friday, state media reported.

IIT Bombay develops needle-free syringe for painless injections

CALLED A 'SHOCK SYRINGE', IT USES HIGH-ENERGY SHOCK WAVES, WHICH TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF SOUND, TO DELIVER DRUGS

An emblem for the India story

Manmohan Singh's life and work are entwined with post-Independence India's transformation from a poor country to a global power

Reformist leader, who was in step with history

Manmohan Singh leaves a legacy of bold economic reforms, and a leadership style marked by decency and grace.

Making policy for the last man in the queue

was finance secretary in Delhi when I was appointed governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in September 2008. Before moving to Mumbai, I went to call on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to thank him for the confidence he reposed in me.

Prime minister, great economist, a greater ethicist

Manmohan Singh showed that honesty could be at home in politics, and politics in honesty

Congress To Devote 2025 To Organisational Revamp: Kharge

Reeling under election losses, the Congress party will devote 2025 for a major organisational revamp that will see more young leaders in key posts, examination of \"capabilities of leaders\" and fulfilment of the key tasks set at the party's Udaipur Chintan Shivir in 2022.

Two Youths Arrested For Brandishing Pistol In Social Media Video

Malsalami Police on Friday arrested two youths for a viral video on Facebook in which they were seen brandishing a pistol, the police said.

Deploy sufficient police force to protect Agra Shahi Hammam: HC

ATMIYA IRAM, LEADING THE MOVEMENT TO SAVE SHAHI HAMMAM, SAID THE COURT ORDER BROUGHT HOPE FOR HERITAGE ENTHUSIASTS

IMD Predicts Heavy Snowfall in Parts of Uttarakhand Today

Amid the expected surge in tourist influx ahead of New Year celebrations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Dehradun centre on Friday forecast heavy snowfall at isolated places over 2,500 metres in the state on Saturday and large excess rainfall (60% above the average) till January 2 in various parts of the state.

Bapsi Sidhwa wrote about human foibles, resilient spirit

I lost my mother, Vimla, a week ago to the day, and the news of Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa's death has come as an added devastation.

SI Suspended for Taking Bribe to Release Car in Gaya District

A police sub-inspector (SI) attached with Vishnupad police station in Gaya district was suspended on Friday for allegedly accepting a bribe for releasing a vehicle, officials said.