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Crasto-Kapila Enter Mixed Doubles Second Round at Indonesia Masters

Young Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila started their mixed doubles campaign at the USD 475,000 Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament on a bright note, progressing to the second round with a straight-game win over their rivals here on Wednesday.

Industry's Come A Long Way

Actor Yami Gautam Dhar returns to films post motherhood, talking about how times have changed and now career and family can go hand-in-hand

RBI's dollar sales may net govt bumper dividend

India's falling currency may still have a silver lining for its federal government.

India's Rice Exports Hold Steady in 2024 Despite Curbs

The Rice Exports in 2024 Stood at 17.8 Mn Tonnes, Marginally Down from 17.86 Mn Tonnes, a Year Ago

Samsung Unfazed by Competition, to Focus on AI Ecosystem: J B Park

Leading smartphone manufacturer Samsung said it enjoys the competition from its rivals in India, one of its largest markets, where it is not only focused on mobile and AI technology but also trying to become an ecosystem provider, said J B Park, president & CEO of Southwest Asia on Tuesday here.

Semi-Finalist Shelton Shocked by Embarrassing Melbourne Hosts

Australian Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton said Wednesday he was \"shocked\" by on-court TV interviews at Melbourne Park, slamming them as \"disrespectful\".

Rubio Meets Jaishankar, Agrees to Deepening Ties in First Bilateral

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in his first bilateral engagement since taking charge on Tuesday, met external affairs minister S Jaishankar, with both reaffirming their commitment to stronger US-India ties especially in technology, defence, and energy.

Shooting, explosions in West Bank as Israel presses on with offensive

A Palestinian official reported shooting and explosions in the flashpoint West Bank town of Jenin on Wednesday as Israeli forces pressed a raid that the military described as a \"counterterrorism\" operation.

NSE Adds 1 Cr Investors in 5 Months; Crosses 11 Cr Mark

In the Last Five Months, Daily New Unique Investors Have Ranged Between 47,000 and 73,000

Manager, 2 officials of bank booked over farmer's suicide

A farmer allegedly died by suicide after accusing bank officials of harassing him over loan repayment in Haridwar district, police officers aware of the matter said on Wednesday, adding that three bank officials have been booked on charges of abetment of suicide.

Beijing in President Trump's policy shop

Reports suggest that there could be surprises hidden in President Trump's China policy.

Elderly tied up, robbed of ₹12L cash, jewellery

In a span of less than a week, a 75-year-old woman was tied up in her house and robbed of cash and jewellery in Jaipur's Kanota area, police said on Wednesday, adding that this was a second such incident in a span of less than one week.

MHA Warns Unlicensed NGOs Against Getting Funds From Overseas

The Union home ministry has warned that non-government organisations (NGOs) that receive and utilise foreign funds without having a licence under the foreign contribution regulation act (FCRA) or after its expiry will be penalised, according to a communication by the ministry on Tuesday.

Govt Plans To Table Bill This Session With Focus On Suicides

Amid a spate of suicide cases, Rajasthan parliamentary affairs minister Jogaram Patel on Wednesday said that the state government was serious about the Coaching Centre (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2024 which was drafted last July, and will likely be tabled in assembly.

Rubio Meets EAM in His First Bilateral Meet; Commits to Ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in his first bilateral engagement since taking charge on Tuesday, met external affairs minister S Jaishankar, with both reaffirming their commitment to stronger US-India ties especially in technology, defense, and energy.

Essar Group Sees Lower Battery Prices Pushing Green Energy Plans

India's Essar Group is planning to build eight gigawatts of round-the-clock clean power capacity, helped by falling battery prices that should allow faster adoption of energy storage technologies in the country.

Iga Swiatek Locks in Keys Semi-Final, Shelton Shines

Iga Swiatek booked her second Australian Open semi-final with another stunning display on Wednesday, while Americans reached the last four of the men's and women's singles at Melbourne Park for the first time in 16 years.

Lack of wickets in middle overs may peg India back

There is a changing trend in Indian cricket with regards to player selection ever since Gautam Gambhir has taken over as India coach.

HUL's Consolidated Net Profit Rises 19% in Q3

The company plans to acquire 'Minimalist' beauty brand for ₹2,670 crore

Liverpool in Champions League last 16

Liverpool beat Lille 2-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League and clinch qualification for the last 16, while Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Benfica 5-4 in a classic to secure their own place.

One in 12 children exposed to online sexual abuse, says study

One in 12 children globally has, at one time or other, been exposed to online sexual exploitation or abuse, according to a new study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health on Tuesday, the first such assessment.

Rising heat may add to dengue fatalities: Study

Without timely interventions, dengue deaths could rise significantly by 2030 and further more by 2050, a new paper has warned.

US workers in diversity jobs put on leave as programmes shut

US federal employees working in diversity offices must be put on paid leave by Wednesday evening as the new administration of Donald Trump has ordered the programmes shut, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on X.

Class 8 Girl Ends Life in Surat, Kin Blame School

The Union home ministry has warned that non-government organisations (NGOs) that receive and utilise foreign funds without having a licence under the foreign contribution regulation act (FCRA) or after its expiry will be penalised, according to a communication by the ministry on Tuesday.

Ara: Six Accused Get RI for Life in 1997 Double Murder Case

In a case of murder of father and son 27 years ago, First Additional District and Sessions Judge Rishi Kumar Singh on Wednesday sentenced six accused to rigorous life imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹31,000 on each.

Dortmund Fires Coach Sahin After Dismal Start to Year

Borussia Dortmund fired coach Nuri Sahin on Wednesday, a day after its 2-1 loss to Bologna in the Champions League.

In Trump's pardons for Jan 6 rioters, a tale of two realities

President Donald Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon to almost all those convicted of participating in the attack on the US Capitol, instructed the Department of Justice to drop cases against others who stand accused, and commuted the sentences of those convicted of more serious offences in an audacious attempt to rewrite recent history.

Married Of Free Will: Actor Modi A Day After Being Kidnapped

Actor and comedian Janhvi Modi, who was allegedly kidnapped on Tuesday evening from Shri Dungargarh market in Bikaner, sent a video to police claiming that she married the kidnapper \"on her own free will and was not abducted\".

Policy prescriptions for sustainable living in UP

Lakhimpur Kheri, the largest district in Uttar Pradesh, lies in the fertile Terai belt bordering Nepal, making it an ecologically and strategically significant region.

Stop stonewalling talks on Indus treaty

India has for long contended that disputes with Pakistan over hydropower projects on shared trans-border rivers should be handled through a graded approach as provided under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960.