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US NSA to Visit India for Talks With Doval; to Meet Jaishankar

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is arriving here on Sunday on a two-day visit to hold talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on a range of issues across the breadth of the US-India partnership -from space, defence, and strategic technology cooperation to shared security priorities in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

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January 05, 2025
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Wayanad landslide survivors shine at school youth festival: Dance of Resilience inspires thousands

From the misty hills of Wayanad, scarred by nature's fury, to Asia's grandest school cultural celebration, seven young hearts carried a story—a story of pain, hope, and rebirth.

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January 05, 2025
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INSV Tarini departs from New Zealand for double-handed circumnavigation expedition

The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini set sail from Lyttelton Port, New Zealand today, marking the beginning of the third and longest leg of its historic circumnavigation journey.

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January 05, 2025
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Kejriwal built 'Sheesh Mahal' using money belonging to Delhiites: Shah

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of 'Sheesh Mahal', Union Home Minister Amit Shah charged Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Convener Arvind Kejriwal with building a palatial home when he was the chief minister by using Delhiites' money and said the latter needs to give an account to the people of the national capital.

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January 05, 2025
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RRTS Will Enhance Connectivity and Economic Growth: Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Saturday said that in a step to enhance urban mobility and connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, along with the Centre, will jointly dedicate a new metro line and the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) on Sunday to the people.

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January 05, 2025
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Steve Smith '100 per cent' sure of Virat Kohli 'catch'

Australia batter Steve Smith on Friday reacted to India batter Virat Kohli's catch in the first session on Day 01 of the Sydney Test and said that he is 100 per cent sure of getting a hand under it.

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January 04, 2025
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Sometimes you have to play more secure cricket: Pant

In the aftermath of the series-conceding loss in the Melbourne Test, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had emphasised on a team-first approach, leaving it to the players to decide whether their natural game would work for the team's cause, while skipper Rohit Sharma was more direct on placing the onus on Rishabh Pant to work out his way for what's in the best interest of the team.

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January 04, 2025
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BGT: Bowlers put Oz in front after another Indian batting collapse

The visitors' top order batters failed to fire once again as the hosts wrested the initiative

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January 04, 2025
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Bumrah: India's most reliable workhorse during BGT

Jasprit Bumrah is one of those fast bowlers who come along once in a generation.

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January 04, 2025
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Man City Has To Think About De Bruyne's Future: Guardiola

With Kevin de Bruyne entering the final six months of his contract at Manchester City, head coach Pep Guardiola has claimed the club has to think about the Belgian's future as he is now allowed to explore his options and talk with foreign clubs over pre-contract agreements.

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January 04, 2025
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Opelka upsets Djokovic in Brisbane International, reaches semifinals

American player Reilly Opelka earned one of the biggest victories of his career on Friday at the Brisbane International as he upset top seed Novak Djokovic, who was aiming to win his 100th tour-level title.

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January 04, 2025
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United Cup: Czechia beat Italy, to meet USA in semis

Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac led Czechia into the semifinals of the United Cup after beating Italy 2-1 in their quarterfinal here on Friday.

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January 04, 2025
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Jamshedpur FC hopes to ride home momentum against Bengaluru FC

Hosts face formidable challenge as in-form former champions chase league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant

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January 04, 2025
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ISL: FC Goa, Odisha FC aim to continue unbeaten runs

Both FC Goa and Odisha FC will aim to maintain their respective unbeaten streaks when they meet in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

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January 04, 2025
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80 Per Cent Of Health Insurance Policyholders Believe There're Intentional Delays In Claims, Finds Survey

Over 80 per cent of the health insurance policyholders believe that there are delays in claims which are intentional, designed to pressure policyholders into accepting lower claim amounts.

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January 04, 2025
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India's Smartphone Market to Cross $50 Billion in Value This Year: Report

India's smartphone market is projected to cross $50 billion in value by 2025, driven by the ongoing trend of premiumization and thrust on local manufacturing, a report showed on Friday.

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January 04, 2025
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Govt Amends Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to Give Stakeholders a Say in Decisions

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the amendment in the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 to make it necessary to hold consultations with stakeholders to seek views, suggestions, comments or feedback from relevant stakeholders, including exporters and industry experts concerning the formulation or amendment of the Foreign Trade Policy.

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January 04, 2025
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Bears Take Charge of Market Amid Selling in IT, Pharma, and Banking

The Bank Nifty Index Opened on a Slightly Negative Note

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January 04, 2025
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India Sees Office Leasing Volume at Record 89 Million Square Feet in 2024

India's office sector saw an unprecedented 89 million square feet (MSF) of gross leasing volume (GLV) across the top eight cities in 2024, according to a report on Friday.

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January 04, 2025
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Employment in Indian manufacturing sector up for 10th month in a row

Not only did employment in the Indian manufacturing sector increase for the 10th month in a row during December, but also the rate of job creation quickened to the fastest in four months, according to a new report.

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January 04, 2025
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DPIIT, Startup Policy Forum join hands to empower Indian startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has formed a landmark partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to establish India as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

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January 04, 2025
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Finance Ministry launches 'Baanknet' portal to aid PSBs' recovery

Department of Financial Services (DFS) Secretary M Nagaraju launched the revamped e-auction portal 'Baanknet'.

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January 04, 2025
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Italy-Iran Diplomatic Tangle Escalates Over Detained Citizens as US Seeks Man Over Drone Attack

Italy summoned Iran's ambassador on Thursday to demand the release of an Italian journalist while Tehran demanded Italy free an Iranian citizen arrested on a US warrant over a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans a year ago.

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January 04, 2025
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Trump's strength and unpredictability can help end war with Russia, says Ukraine's president

US President-elect Donald Trump is \"strong and unpredictable,\" and those qualities can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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January 04, 2025
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S Korea's Impeached President Defies Warrant After Hours-Long Stand-Off

The country's anti-corruption agency said it withdrew its investigators after the presidential security service blocked them from entering Yoon's residence for hours, due to concerns about their safety

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January 04, 2025
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New Orleans inches toward normality while mourning victims of deadly New Year's rampage

A mix of law enforcement, street performers and football fans has filled New Orleans' blocks as the city inches back to normality while mourning victims of the deadly New Year's rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revelers.

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January 04, 2025
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30 Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza as Stalled Ceasefire Talks Set to Resume

At least 30 people, including children, were killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes overnight and into Friday morning, hospital staff said, as sirens also sounded across Israel and stalled ceasefire talks were set to resume.

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January 04, 2025
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Commuters to soon enjoy faster & safer long-distance train travel

New year is all set to bring faster and safer rail travel to commuters in India.

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January 04, 2025
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Healthy mind foundation of healthy society: Prez Murmu

Observing that a healthy mind is the foundation of a healthy society, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday expressed confidence that compassion and kindness along with knowledge and wisdom would guide doctors and other mental healthcare experts in providing the highest quality of care at all times, in all situations.

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January 04, 2025
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BRS MLC Kavitha Asks Centre To Conduct Caste Census, Grant 42% Quota For OBCs

Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Friday intensified her demand for a caste census and 42 per cent reservation for OBCs in local bodies, urging the Centre and the Telangana government to take immediate action.

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January 04, 2025