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Bill to take charge of India's digital destiny

India's draft DPDP rules are a declaration of intent—that power must rest with its people, not corporations. Some practical and structural challenges need to be ironed out, though

Authenticity at heart of Chennai-based indie band The F16s' success

Chennai-based alternative rock band The F16s, consisting of vocalist Joshua Fernandez, keyboardist Harshan Radhakrishnan, guitarist Abhinav Krishnaswamy and bassist Sashank Manohar, are bringing their signature blend of alt-rock and synth-pop to Mumbai's G5A Warehouse in Mahalaxmi on January 17.

Did the BCCI's tour review have cricket on its agenda?

A number of populist suggestions were on the table, but were tactical decisions really questioned?

Top court seeks response from ECI, govt on plea on poll rules changes

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Union government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) to a petition filed by Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, challenging the recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules while raising concerns about transparency and accountability in the poll process.

Woman Killed By Father, Cousin In Suspected Hate Crime In MP

A 20-year-old woman was shot dead at her house in Gwalior allegedly by her father and her cousin for refusing to marry the man chosen by them, with the suspected hate crime taking place even as police personnel were present there for counselling the victim and her family, a senior officer said on Wednesday.

MSRDC told to speed up Samruddhi e-way work

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has asked the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) to expedite work on completing the last stretch of the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi expressway between Igatpuri and Thane and connecting it with the Vadhavan port in Palghar district and the mineral-rich Gadchiroli district.

Merchandise exports contract 1% in Dec

India's merchandise exports in December contracted by nearly 1% to $38.01 billion on an annualised basis on lower exports of gems, jewelry and petroleum products, but cumulative goods exports recorded a 1.6% year-on-year growth at $321.71 billion in the first-three quarters of current financial year despite global headwinds, according to government data released on Wednesday.

Russian Roulette for Indian Jobseekers

Russia said it stopped recruiting Indian nationals into its armed forces in April 2024, and yet young Indian men are still being killed or injured on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine, the latest casualties being two residents of Kerala.

Husband of Victim Wants Murder Charge Against Shah

The Bombay high court on Tuesday issued a notice to the police on a petition filed by the husband of the woman killed in the July 2024 Worli hit-and-run case, alleging that the police investigation suggested bias and negligence.

Tensions simmer at Bengal's border as India, B'desh spar over frontier fencing

Uttam Mondal, 41, a farmer from Sabdalpur village in West Bengal's Malda district, was still all charged up as he narrated details of the January 5 face-off between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) that saw villagers from the bordering areas of both countries gathering at the spot as tensions ran high over the construction of a fence on the Indian side along the Indo-Bangla border.

TikTok Planning Total Shutdown As Ban Deadline Looms In The U.S.

Social media giant TikTok plans to completely shut down its operations in the United States this Sunday if a ban ordered by legislators goes through as planned, a report said.

Consumer goods makers seek tax relief, rural boost

Consumer goods companies—those that sell items ranging from food and clothing to soaps and appliances—expect the government to announce measures to curb price rise and boost demand as it prepares to unveil the next year's budget.

Padikkal, Smaran Lead Karnataka into Final

Devdutt Padikkal and Ravichandran Smaran produced a masterclass in tackling spin on a tough pitch, as their fifties facilitated Karnataka's entry into the Vijay Hazare Trophy final with a five-wicket over Haryana here on Wednesday.

The meat of the obesity problem

New metrics are needed to diagnose this health condition, which is rising in India

Meet the Mumbai teen who became the youngest girl to conquer the seven summits

At just 17, a Mumbai-based student, Kaamya Karthikeyan, has achieved what many mountaineers only dream of. On December 24, 2024, Karthikeyan successfully conquered Mt Vinson summit in Antarctica, the last step in her seven peaks challenge and became the youngest girl to climb the highest peaks across all seven continents.

Row erupts after Rahul says 'fighting State, BJP and RSS'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological fount Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have captured every institution in the country, and the Congress is fighting not just the two entities but the State itself, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday, as he accused RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat of treason for saying India achieved true Independence after the Ram temple's consecration in Ayodhya.

Railways May See Best Operating Ratio in 5 Yrs

The Union budget may peg Indian Railways' operating ratio at the best in five years in FY26 on higher freight revenue and increased central funds, two people aware of the matter said.

With housing sales slowing down, offers are back in the realty market

The season of sales and discounts has returned to Mumbai's real estate industry, with developers offering a slew of incentives to attract homebuyers.

Scheme To Push Battery Part Production

The ministry of heavy industries (MHI) is preparing a concept note to garner support for a scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of battery components, MHI joint secretary Vijay Mittal said.

I want Sindhu to be more aggressive, says new coach Irwansyah

Irwansyah Adi Pratama knows a thing or two about delivering under pressure.

Biden administration bans red food dye over possible cancer risks

Outgoing US President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced a ban on Red Dye No 3, a controversial food and drug coloring long known to cause cancer in animals.

Karad Spoke With Key Suspects On Murder Day

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh on Wednesday informed the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court in Beed that Walmik Karad, an aide of NCP leader and minister Dhananjay Munde, had a telephone conversation with key suspects Sudarshan Ghule and Vishnu Chate for 10 minutes on the day of the murder.

Obesity norms for India updated after 15 years

The Guidelines Emphasised on Abdominal Fat Distribution, Which Has Adverse Effects in Asian Indian Populations

Maratha-Vanjari divide leads to student boycott

Swapnil Bade, a final-year MBBS student in Pune, has been troubled for the last few weeks. Close friends had been avoiding him, leaving him confused and unsettled. When the penny dropped, Bade was deeply hurt.

24 Machines, 1 Robot to Clear City Sewage Lines

To tackle the tricky desilting of sewerage lines in narrow lanes in slums, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is in the process of ordering 24 desilting machines at a cost estimated to be between ₹27 and ₹30 lakh each.

Notice to IITs on caste bias plaint

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has issued a notice to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, IIT-Delhi and the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, directing them to submit an action-taken report within 15 days.

PM commissions 3 locally made Naval ships

Modi says India does not believe in 'vistarwad' but operates with a spirit of 'vikaswad'

Meta Apologises for Zuckerberg's Remark

Meta's India public policy head apologised on X to IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over Mark Zuckerberg's remarks about India made in an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast and called the Meta boss's statement an \"inadvertent error\" after the minister schooled Zuckerberg about the result of India's 2024 national election.

Modi mantra to Mahayuti MLAs: Stay away from scams, be united

In his over-90-minute interaction with legislators from the ruling Mahayuti alliance on Wednesday, prime minister Narendra Modi spoke about his personal experiences as an MLA and the schemes that helped him remain relevant in elective politics for years.

Cancellation Looms Over Oscars '25?

The fate of the Oscars lies in a limbo due to the LA wildfires as one report hints at cancellation, with other claiming things to be on track