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Trump's win and a new chapter of racism against Indians

The last week of 2024 inaugurated a new phase of racism against Indians in America – one that won’t end well.

World Bank to lend Pak $20 billion as part of 10-year deal

The World Bank is set to approve a $20 billion indicative lending package for Pakistan — a pioneering 10-year initiative to protect its funded projects from political transitions and focus on six targeted areas, according to a media report.

A scientist who loved cricket, tennis with equal passion

In the demise of Dr Rajagopala Chidambaram, India has lost one of its most accomplished sons.

Uddhav cornered over pvt guards at residence

The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Saturday questioned if Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray trusts Mumbai police after visuals of private security guards deployed at his residence Matoshree were aired by Marathi news channels.

Sharp drop in prices of winter vegetables

Wholesale prices of tomatoes crashed to ₹5-10 per kilogram in the APMC market, Vashi on Saturday.

Under-fire Pant's fireworks help India claw back at SCG

Rishabh Pant's blistering counter-attack capped the second day of the fifth and final test between Australia and India, as the visitors reached 141-6, taking their lead to 145.

Fulton focuses on World Cup qualification

Craig Fulton had a short chat with Graham Reid before taking his seat in an empty Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here to watch Delhi SG Pipers' practice in the morning.

Haaland fires brace as Manchester City rout West Ham; Chelsea held

Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City pummelled West Ham 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday while Newcastle inflicted another painful defeat on Ange Postecoglou's struggling Tottenham.

Shooters suffer due to faulty equipment at New Delhi range

Shooters are paying the price for faulty equipment at the Karni Singh range here, where the National Championships are being held.

Pant breaks free; Bumrah injures back

Fast bowler awaits scan results and he will be key if India are to win SCG Test after southpaw's blitz puts his team 145 ahead

Kohli exits in rage, maybe for one last time in Australia

For a while on Day 2 of the Sydney Test, it felt like the clock had stopped.

Perfect storm in Sydney raises India's hopes

Right until Rishabh Pant walked out to bat on Saturday, wickets had been the order of the day in the Sydney Test.

6 Killed in Blast in Volatile Pak Province, More Than 25 Injured

Thousands of rival South Korean protesters rallied in the capital on Saturday, a day after a failed attempt to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol for imposing a short-lived martial law decree that led to his impeachment.

U.S. Announces $8BN Weapons Sale to Israel

The administration of US President Joe Biden has notified Congress of an $8 billion arms sale to Israel, a source familiar with the plan said on Saturday.

President-elect Trump to be sentenced on Jan 10

The New York judge presiding over President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case on Friday set sentencing for 10 days before his January 20 inauguration and said he was not inclined to impose jail time.

Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Tense Floor Vote

Prez-elect Donald Trump had endorsed Mike Johnson, and was on the phone during the House vote to secure the outcome

Wake Up Call for US: Note Left by Soldier in Tesla Blast

A highly decorated Army soldier who fatally shot himself in a Tesla Cybertruck just before it blew up outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas left notes saying the New Year's Day explosion was a stunt to serve as a \"wake up call\" for the country's ills, investigators said on Friday.

Will a final hurdle fall in 2025?

It was once said no human could run a marathon in under two hours. Now that it's been done, can it be done in competition?

Christmas in London, seen with Indian eyes

A sudden development of thick skin is a unique trait of Indians who migrate overseas — or even those applying for a tourist visa

A Calibrated Approach to Bettering India-China Ties

India must show strategic patience in its dealings with China, keeping in mind the larger geopolitical picture and seek cooperation wherever possible and desirable, without harboring any unrealistic expectations

Political parties should endorse dual citizenship

2025 is a new year and it's customary to start one either with a resolution or a wish.

Gaza Women's Long Wait for Deliverance

As the new year begins, hopes that it will bring succour to the women and children of Gaza have been dashed.

6 Workers Killed in TN Fireworks Factory Blast

Six workers were killed and another was injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday morning, officials aware of the matter said.

Rise in AQI owing to warm weather, vehicular emissions

City's air quality in 2024 showed marked improvement but experts say air is still far from healthy

Sullivan to hold tech transfer talks in India

Outgoing US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will be holding the third round of initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) dialogue with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday to maintain the strategic convergence between two natural allies and push for high technology transfer to India, people aware of the details said.

Salvi meets Thackeray amid talk of party switch

Amid talks of switching sides to join BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Rajapur MLA from Rajan Salvi on Saturday met party chief Uddhav Thackeray.

Unidentified Man Booked for Fire Inside IIT-B Computer Lab

Police have registered a first information report (FIR) regarding a fire in the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay campus on December 31 which damaged office equipment worth ₹1.5 lakh.

Bank fraud: Assets worth ₹5.4 cr frozen

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen immovable assets worth ₹5.4 crore as part of its investigation into a ₹4,957 crore bank fraud allegedly involving the private firm M/s Pratibha Industries Ltd.

3 Phone Thieves Caught, 120 Phones Recovered

The police on Friday arrested three Andheri East residents who are all alleged members of a mobile phone snatching gang and recovered 120 mobile phones from them.

CM sets target: Metro to be expanded at twice the speed

The metro network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will expand at twice the current pace, accelerating from 22-25km per year to 50km per year.