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Jaitley beats Azad to be re-elected as DDCA president

NEW DELHI: Incumbent Rohan Jaitley comfortably defeated former India cricketer and Lok Sabha MP Kirti Azad to be elected as the President of the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) for a third successive term.

Sebi mulls new platform to trace unclaimed MF folios

THE PLATFORM WOULD ALLOW INVESTORS TO SEARCH FOR FORGOTTEN MF INVESTMENTS, UPDATE KYC

India doubles renewable energy capacity in Apr-Nov: Minister

NEW DELHI: Renewable energy capacity addition in the country almost doubled to 15 GW during the April-November period of this fiscal year, compared to a year ago, and the country is all set to become the renewable energy capital of the world, Union new and renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.

Banking liquidity deficit hits highest in six months

The liquidity deficit in the Indian banking system hit the highest in nearly six months on advance tax payments by companies and likely dollar sales by the central bank to curb rupee volatility.

Security concerns hinder AI adoption in India: Report

NEW DELHI: As many as 92% of Indian executives view security vulnerabilities as the foremost challenge to responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, highlighting a pressing need for robust governance frameworks to foster trust and mitigate risks in an increasingly AI-driven landscape, according to a recent report by Deloitte.

BLUSMART'S ASSET LEASING INITIATIVE RAISES ₹100 CR FUNDING

MUMBAI: Electric ride-hailing and charging infrastructure network BluSmart on Tuesday said it has secured ₹100 crore in EV financing under its asset leasing initiative.

India scraps scheme for duty-free import of solar power equipment

NEW DELHI: India has scrapped a policy allowing duty-free imports of equipment for solar power generation, citing concerns over revenue losses.

INDIAN FIRMS RAISE $16 BN FROM LARGE BUYERS VIA SHARE SALES

Indian companies have raised a record-breaking $16 billion via share sales to large investors in 2024, with offerings remaining robust despite the typical seasonal lull.

magicpin forays into instant food delivery with magicNow

NEW DELHI: Hyper-local e-commerce firm magicpin has forayed into quick commerce for food delivery with the launch of its magicNow brand that will work for over 2,000 food brands and 1,000 merchants to start with, the company said on Tuesday.

Markets slump Over 1% amid widespread selloff

Caution ahead of the US Fed rate decision, negative global trends weighed on indices

Lower Q2 GDP growth a temporary blip, says FM

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the lower-than-expected GDP growth of 5.4% in the second quarter was a \"temporary blip\" and exuded confidence that the economy will see healthy growth in the coming quarters.

Massive quake crushes structures in Vanuatu

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila, including one used by foreign embassies.

Israeli officials in Doha for talks on Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal

DOHA: Israeli officials arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, for talks aimed at a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP.

Things back to normal: S Korea's acting leader

South Korea's acting leader vowed on Tuesday to convey to the world that things are back to normal following parliament's impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol, as rival parties squabble over the appointments of court justices who will determine whether to unseat or reinstate Yoon.

15-YEAR-OLD GIRL KILLED 2 PEOPLE IN U.S. SCHOOL SHOOTING: POLICE

A 15-year-old female student was identified by police as the assailant who opened fire, on Monday, at a school in the US state of Wisconsin, where a fellow student and teacher were killed and the suspected shooter was found dead.

OpenAI expands ChatGPT-powered search to all users, challenges Google's dominance

IT ENABLES THE A.I. CHATBOT TO PROVIDE REAL-TIME INFORMATION

JUDGE DENIES TRUMP'S BID TO THROW OUT HUSH MONEY CASE

A judge, on Monday, ruled that Donald Trump's conviction for falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal should stand, rejecting the US president-elect's argument that a Supreme Court ruling nullified the verdict, a court filing showed.

Russian Gen killed by bomb in Moscow, Ukraine claims blast

Kirillov's assistant also died in the bombing, which was triggered remotely, according to Russian news reports

Ruling party MPs seek Trudeau's resignation

Hours after the shock resignation of his second-in-command, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was barely clinging on to power even as over a third of the ruling Liberal Party's MPs called for a change in leadership.

Search for missing trekker uncovers 2 skeletons near fort in Maharashtra

THANE: A search for a missing trekker last week at Harishchandra Fort, 180 km from Mumbai, took a grim turn when rescuers discovered two skeletons, one of which was identified as the missing person's, in the densely forested valley.

The disenchantment with the secular ideal

The secular ethos envisaged in the Constitution should be the foundation for governing India

Pragmatism undergirds New Delhi's China policy

The outcome of two recent meetings, one between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and the other between defence minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese defence minister Dong Jun, indicate that the reset of India-China relations is proceeding apace.

Ministerial blues haunt Mahayuti

Dissension within the Mahayuti is out in the open after chief minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis expanded his team of ministers on Sunday.

When Colombo comes calling

President Dissanayake's visit should allay fears of a Sri Lankan pivot towards China

Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India

Following the Union Cabinet's approval, the introduction in Parliament of amendment bills to usher in simultaneous elections is a significant moment for India's storied parliamentary democracy.

Trade deficit at a record $38bn as gold imports rise, exports decrease

GOLD IMPORTS JUMPED 332% TO $14.86 BILLION IN NOVEMBER 2024 COMPARED TO $3.44 BILLION IN THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR

Panel cites low payment for 'poor' meals

THE PANEL WAS FORMED AFTER A SERIES OF FOOD POISONING INCIDENTS IN VARIOUS TELANGANA GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

Ustad, on and off the stage

An angelic presence has gone from our lives and I am grappling with that loss.

'Jai Shri Ram' slogan in mosque a crime? SC to decide

SC WONDERED IF A SHOUTING OF RELIGIOUS SLOGAN COULD INVOKE CHARGES OF OUTRAGING THE RELIGIOUS SENTIMENTS

SHAH CALLS FOR JOINT EFFORTS TO END LWE VIOLENCE BY MARCH 2026

SHAH WAS CHAIRING A REVIEW MEETING TO ASSESS THE LEFT WING EXTREMISM (LWE) SITUATION IN CHHATTISGARH