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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.

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.

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

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 WTT

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.

Connecting the NCR with public transport

Call it the impact of the impending Delhi assembly elections, but the spree of public transit and infrastructure projects inaugurated in the past few days should serve the city and its hinterland well.

Early steps to digital dignity

Draft rules to operationalise the digital privacy law call for wider discussions

A new chapter for India's regional strategic policy

In 2025, India's foreign policy must deftly navigate a rapidly evolving strategic landscape in the neighbourhood.

The real non-tariff barrier called CRA

The current model of sovereign credit rating has outlived its utility and is not in step with present global economic realities

Put communities in charge of conserving sacred groves

The Supreme Court's recent judgment directing the government to adopt measures for the protection of sacred groves brings into focus the fundamental tension between the State and communities in environmental governance.

3 Dead in Clash Over Water Supply in Dharashiv Dist

A Clash Broke Out Between Two Groups Over Sharing Water From a Well for Their Farm, Leading to the Fatal Incident

TN Guv storms Out of the House over anthem row

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi on Monday walked out of the 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.

UGC draft norms remove NET as must for assistant prof post

Clearing National Eligibility Test (NET) will no longer be a mandatory qualification for appointment as an assistant professor, according to the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft guidelines released by Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday for faculty recruitment and promotions in higher education institutions.

Couple, two kids found dead in B'luru, police suspect murder-suicide

THE COUPLE IS SUSPECTED TO HAVE POISONED THEIR CHILDREN AND THEN DYING BY SUICIDE: POLICE

PM Lauds India-US Ties for Scaling New Heights in Key Areas

The India-US partnership has achieved new heights in areas such as technology and defence, and New Delhi is looking forward to building on the momentum in ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday.