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State-level R-Day event to be held in Udaipur: CM

Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday said this year's 76th Republic Day celebrations will be held in Udaipur, the city of lakes, in a grand and traditional manner, as is customary every year.

School enrolment dips 4.98% in 2 years: Report

At least 4.98% dip was seen in enrolment rates in schools in Rajasthan in the last two years, revealed a recent report of the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) by the ministry of education, despite the state adding 1,384 new schools.

Bhagavad Gita-inspired initiative for policemen, inmates in Bikaner

THE PROGRAMME WILL HELP POLICE PERSONNEL TO MANAGE STRESS AND REFORM BEHAVIOUR OF PRISONERS

Barmer man set on fire, attackers on run

A 45-year-old man was allegedly attacked by two assailants with sticks and set on fire at Jasai village in Asada under Barmer rural police station area on Monday night, police officers aware of the matter said on Tuesday, adding that the two attackers have fled the spot following the incident and are currently absconding.

Army Summoned to Rescue Miners Trapped in Flooded Assam Coal Mine

At least nine workers are trapped inside a flooded coal mine in Assam, officials said on Tuesday, as authorities summoned the army to help in the rescue operation.

U.S. Congress Certifies Trump Win, Clears Way for Swearing-In

The US Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's November election victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, clearing the way for him to be sworn in on Jan. 20.

India to Soon Set New Record of One Billion Voters: ECI Chief

India will soon create a new record of one billion-plus voters, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday.

Shah Launches Interpol-Like Agency, Calls for Tech Update

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said it was time Indian investigation agencies use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives as he launched the 'Bharatpol' portal to facilitate faster international assistance for agencies.

Film And TV's Golden Night

The 82nd Golden Globes was a mix of surprise wins but disappointments for India as stars showed up in full force

No matter what I do, my son will always be my priority: Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza has been jetsetting since her appointment as an ambassador for Dubai's Sports Council in December. But her busy year didn't keep her from ringing in 2025 with her \"forever date\", her six-year-old son Izhaan Mirza Malik.

The curious case of Vidya Balan's post for Rohit Sharma

Vidya Balan; (inset above) the actor posted a screenshot of a message she received containing identical text to her post before quickly deleting it

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.

Ankush Bahuguna put under 40-hour 'digital arrest' by scammers: I lost my money, mental health

YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna has revealed that he was recently put in a 'digital arrest' by online scammers.

Man United slow Liverpool's charge towards League title

Manchester United rallied to snap a four-game losing streak and slow Liverpool's romp towards the Premier League title in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday.

Focus on Satwik-Chirag at Malaysia Open

India's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will aim for a strong result, Lakshya Sen will look to build on his recent form and HS Prannoy will hope to shake off rust after a lengthy break at the season-opening Malaysia Super 1000 tournament starting here on Tuesday.

Tactics to break down Rohit successful: O'Keeffe

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma wilted under the traditional Australian tactic of mentally breaking down the opposition captains during the just-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said former spinner Kerry O'Keeffe.

ICC, BCCI, CA, ECB Explore Chances of Two-Tier Tests

The ICC in collaboration with cricket boards of India, Australia and England is exploring the possibility of a two-tier Test system to facilitate more series between big three nations.

Why Q-comm's got brands to tap alternative financiers

As quick commerce platforms like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto revolutionize consumer shopping habits, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are increasingly turning to alternative financiers to secure larger working capital needed to stay competitive.

Al Rajhi, Sanders Win 48-Hour Stages at Dakar Rally

Saudi driver Yazeed Al Rajhi held on to his overnight lead to win the second stage of the Dakar 2025 rally on Monday, the fearsome '48-hour Chrono,' while defending champion Carlos Sainz limped in 1h 30min behind.

Indian bond-index inflows may lag estimate, says Morgan Stanley

Indian bonds included last year in a key global benchmark will fail to draw as much money as previously estimated, according to Morgan Stanley.

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

Titan Sees 24% Q3 Growth on Strong Demand

Tata group firm Titan Company Ltd on Monday said it registered a year-on-year growth of 24% on a standalone basis in the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal buoyed by strong festive demand, especially in the jewellery segment.

Space Industry Funding in India Falls 55% in 2024

Funding in India's space sector, a key part of the country's ambitions to become a global superpower, plummeted by 55% in 2024 to $59.1 million from $130.2 million the previous year, according to data from market intelligence platform Tracxn.

Stonepeak's Digital Edge gets $1 billion loans for data centers

Digital Edge DC, a company backed by private equity fund Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, has secured $1 billion in debt to fund its data center expansion across Asia, according to a company press release on Monday.

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

The Supreme Court has transferred to the Karnataka High Court several petitions challenging the Competition Commission of India's (CCI's) probe into alleged anti-competitive practices by e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart.

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.

Rupee Falls 4 Paise to Record Low of 85.83

Nifty fell 1.62% to 23,616.05 points while Sensex slid 1.59% to 77,964.99

Services growth rises to 4-month high in Dec

Business activity gained momentum in December driven by demand buoyancy in the services sector, rising to a four-month high during the month, even as manufacturing growth slowed.

Sudan army airstrike kills 10 in southern Khartoum: Rescuers

Ten Sudanese civilians were killed and over 30 wounded in an army airstrike on southern Khartoum, volunteer rescue workers said.

The Brutalist', 'Emilia Perez' triumph at Golden Globes

\"The Brutalist\", the story of a Holocaust survivor who chases the American dream, and musical thriller \"Emilia Perez\" took home the first major movie honours of Hollywood's awards season at the Golden Globes on Sunday.