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Five-year plans back at Niti Aayog to cut emissions

Five-year plans that made an unceremonious exit nearly a decade ago are making a quiet comeback, this time to handhold India's decarbonization journey.

Doc raped by colleague in abandoned MP hostel

INCIDENT TOOK PLACE ON SUNDAY IN THE HOSTEL ON THE PREMISES OF A MEDICAL COLLEGE AND THE ACCUSED WAS ARRESTED SOON AFTER: COPS

KTR refuses to appear before ACB without lawyers in Formula E case

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and legislator KT Rama Rao on Monday refused to appear without his lawyers before the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for questioning in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of Formula-E racing in Hyderabad during the previous regime.

PM2.5 in '24 was at 3-year high: Study

Delhi in 2024 recorded a three-year high in terms of annual PM2.5 (particulate matter having a diameter of 2.5 microns or less) concentration, clocking a reading of 104.7 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/ m3) last year compared to 106.4µg/m3 in 2021, according to an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) released on Monday.

Old ailment, known pathogen: A warning against HMPV panic

For everyone holding their breath over fears of HMPV, here's a quick summary: it's an old ailment, caused by a known pathogen, and many people are likely to have been exposed to the virus by the time they are five years old.

TN GUV WALKS OUT OF STATE ASSEMBLY OVER ANTHEM ROW

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi on Monday walked out of Tamil Nadu assembly without reading his customary address for the second consecutive year, opposing what he described as disrespect to the national anthem and triggering a political controversy.

Dhruv light chopper fleet grounded again after Gujarat accident brings back concerns

The Indian Coast Guard has temporarily grounded its fleet of locally made Dhruv advanced light helicopters (ALH) for a safety inspection after one crashed at Porbandar in Gujarat on Sunday, killing two pilots and a diver who were on a routine training sortie, officials aware of the matter said on Monday.

CM says 9 workers trapped in inundated Assam coal mine

At least nine workers were trapped inside a coal mine in a remote area of Dima Hasao district of Assam after the mine was reportedly flooded with underground water, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday.

9 dead as Maoists attack security vehicle in C'garh

Nine people died in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Monday after Maoists used an improvised explosive device to blow up a vehicle carrying members of the district reserve guard — the first major insurgent strike amid a string of ferocious encounters by security forces over the past year to eradicate Left-wing extremism in the state.

No Matter What I Do, My Son Will Always Be My Priority: Sania Mirza

The former tennis star on being a single mum and feeling a sense of responsibility in the public eye

Tough questions for India after two debacles in a row

A second series loss raises more questions than answers as head coach's performance comes under the lens

Sharvari named first-ever brand ambassador for Godrej Professional

Rising star and fashion icon Sharvari has been named the first-ever brand ambassador for Godrej Professional, a leading brand offering hair colour and care from the house of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL).

Love lockdown: OYO's new rule for unmarried couples sparks mixed reactions

On Sunday, the hotel booking platform OYO introduced a new policy that prohibits unmarried couples from checking into its partner hotels in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

Gambhir, Sharma face BCCI scrutiny

India have lost six of their last eight Tests; they were saved by the weather in Brisbane while the Perth Test win was the only bright spot.

Fan, Ma Long out of tour events over row with ITTF

These are somewhat turbulent times in world table tennis.

How far are our leagues from introducing VAR?

Could take up to 18 months to implement it, says Trevor Kettle federation's chief refereeing officer

NCLAT to hear Meta's plea against ₹213 cr fine on Jan 16

META ASKED NCLAT TO HEAR THE CASE URGENTLY, NOTING ITS IMPLICATIONS AND THE STAKES INVOLVED

India Eyes Private Capital For $107 Billion Grid Expansion

India is asking states to attract more private capital to accelerate the expansion of its power transmission network, part of a plan to revamp the country's grid and accommodate more clean power.

SC Transfers CCI's E-commerce Probe Cases to K'taka HC

The Supreme Court on Monday centralised all petitions challenging the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) anti-trust probe against e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart to the Karnataka high court, while also urging the high court to decide the matter expeditiously.

Services activity rises to 4-month high in Dec

Growth in India's services activity, as measured by the Services Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI), rose to a four-month high of 59.3 in December, up from 58.4 in November, according to a release from S&P Global on Monday.

Viral fear, growth blues stalk stock markets

Stocks fall 1.5%, fear index up 15%; key indicator signals weakness

Graft Is 'Biggest Threat' To Ruling Party: Xi

Corruption is the biggest threat to China's Communist Party, President Xi Jinping said on Monday, in a clear warning that the ruling party is resolved to tackle a long-running problem that is now entrenched in many strata of Chinese society.

Musk's Involvement in Politics Outside the US Worrying: Norway PM

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on Monday that he found it worrying that billionaire Elon Musk was involving himself in the political issues of countries outside of the United States.

10 yrs after attack: Charlie Hebdo unveils spl edition

French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo unveiled a special edition featuring a God-themed cartoon contest on Monday to mark 10 years since a deadly attack on its offices by Islamist gunmen.

France: Sarkozy on Trial Over Alleged Gadhafi Financing Pact

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial on Monday charged with accepting illegal campaign financing in an alleged pact with late Libyan dictator Moamer Gadhafi.

Starmer hits out at 'those spreading lies' after Musk's crime rate attacks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday defended his record and slammed those \"spreading lies\" following days of hostile attacks from Elon Musk over historical child rape crimes in northern England.

Five Indian-origin men charged with murder of Indian man in US

Five Indian-origin men have been charged with murder in the US in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man from India.

Hamas Names 34 Hostages It May Free for Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Hamas disclosed a list of 34 hostages it's willing to return to Israel in the first phase of a potential ceasefire in Gaza, which the US wants to achieve before President Joe Biden leaves office in two weeks.

Bangladesh Court Issues 2nd Arrest Warrant for Hasina

A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, this time for her alleged role in enforced disappearances, the chief prosecutor said on Monday.

Investigators Seek Extension of Warrant for Impeached Yoon

South Korea's corruption watchdog filed for an extension of a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol after their first attempt last week ended in failure following an hours-long standoff with his security team.