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Keen to have mfg in India, visa issue not affecting ops: BYD

China's electric vehicle major BYD is keen to have manufacturing operations in India as soon as 'all factors' suggest a 'go ahead', and the plan is under constant evaluation, according to a top official of the company's Indian arm.

TikTok Goes Dark as US Ban Takes Effect

Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect.

Two Former CMs Canvass for Party Candidates in Haridwar

The Haridwar mayoral seat will witness a two-corner fight between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress with BJP's Kiran Jaissal and Congress's Amresh Devi being pitched against each other.

2,875 Power Thefts in Sambhal Caused Rs 18 Cr Revenue Loss in 9 Months

1400 FIRs Registered; Drive Brings Down Line Loss by 25.827 Megawatts

Wankhede at 50: the stadium's evolution from indispensable to iconic

Wankhede Stadium's debut as an international cricket venue, when Clive Lloyd's West Indies team landed on Mumbai shores in the winter of 1974-75, is steeped in anecdotal history: some famous (Lloyd's magnificent unbeaten 242, for example), some rather infamous (a near match-ending crowd disturbance).

One-year-old dies in fire that also kills five goats, destroys hut in Mau

A one-year-old child succumbed to the injuries sustained in a fire that also killed five goats, destroyed goods worth ₹2 lakh and reduced a hut to ashes in Khaira Purva village under the jurisdiction of Madhuban police station of Mau on Sunday, said police.

Policing personal freedoms, courtesy social sensibilities

What does it mean to live in the world's largest democracy if consenting adults must still justify their private choices?

Woman Gang Raped in Rae Bareli; Two Arrested

At least a dozen men allegedly gang-raped a Chhattisgarh woman in Amethi after abducting her in the adjoining Rae Bareli district, said senior police officials on Sunday.

Nunez extends Liverpool lead; Arsenal held by Villa

Darwin Nunez struck twice in stoppage time to earn Liverpool a 2-0 win at Brentford and a six-point Premier League lead over Arsenal, who blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Barcelona fail to capitalise on Atletico Madrid's La Liga slip

Barcelona could only muster a 1-1 draw at Getafe on Saturday in La Liga as they were unable to recover ground on the top two in the Spanish title race.

Gaza Ceasefire Starts After Delay; Hamas Lists Hostages for Sunday

An Israeli official confirmed that Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31, were set to be released on Sunday

Domestic composite materials industry to hit $2.8 bn by 2030

THE INDIAN COMPOSITE MATERIALS MARKET IS ESTIMATED AT $1.8 BILLION IN 2024, FRP INSTITUTE REPORT SAID

Yogi Reviews Preps for Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday reviewed arrangements at the Mahakumbh and instructed officials to further improve security, crowd management and the communication system in Mahakumbh for the Republic Day, Mauni Amavasya (January 29) and Basant Panchami (February 3).

Legacy News on Its Heels as Second Trump Era Begins, but Not Abandoning Mission

As Donald Trump prepares to assume the presidency for a second time, he faces a news establishment on its heels—but not flat on its back.

Campaigning heats up in state ahead of urban local body polls

With two more days to go for the urban local body elections campaigning to end, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress have intensified their efforts to woo voters.

The evolving legacy of pilgrim taxes from Mughal tax to modern day fee

The business of teerth purohits is not just to guide their 'jajmaans' through the mela period but also to invest in the services availed by the pilgrims.

Women Across 3 Maha Distts Withdraw Papers

Following scrutiny of applications under the Chief Minister's Ladki Bahin scheme, many women beneficiaries, particularly from Pune, Solapur, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar districts, have begun withdrawing their applications.

India, Bangladesh farmers clash along border in Bengal

Clashes erupted after Indian farmers accused their Bangladesh counterparts of crossing the border to steal their crops

Trump 2.0: Prospects of global disruption

The world is watching nervously as the new President begins his second innings in Washington

Sadhus Who Left Behind Success for Spirituality

Braving cold winds, many sadhus camping on the sandy banks of the Sangam once had successful professional careers.

UCC portal test run tomorrow to check readiness before roll-out

The test run of the Uniform Civil Code's (UCC's) portal will take place on Tuesday to check its readiness before its roll-out, a senior official aware of the matter said on condition of anonymity on Sunday.

IMD Predicts Light to Moderate Spell of Snow in Higher Reaches of the State

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Dehradun Centre, has predicted a light to moderate spell of snow in areas above 35,000 metres on Monday and Tuesday, and above 3,000 metres on Wednesday as cold conditions continued to prevail in the state on Sunday.

S Korea's Yoon arrested over martial law fiasco

Hours after South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally arrested, triggering rioting by his supporters, his lawyers said on Sunday that he remains defiant in his refusal to answer questions over the probe into his declaration of martial law last month.

Manu Bhaker's Grandmother, Uncle Killed in Road Accident

Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker's maternal uncle, Yudhveer Singh and maternal grandmother, Savitri Devi were killed in a road accident on Sunday, officials said.

Man Arrested With Liquor Consignment In Haridwar

Haridwar police seized liquor, which was allegedly being illegally brought from Chandigarh, at Bhagwanpur on Sunday, senior police officers aware of the matter said, adding that one person was arrested in this connection.

AI challenge to electoral process

EC action on AI-generated content needs to be stringent. Mere labelling won't be enough

Farmer Killed in Tiger Attack Near Katarniaghat Sanctuary

A farmer was fatally killed in a tiger attack in the Sujauli forest range of Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) in Bahraich on Saturday evening.

121 Farmers End Fast-Unto-Death After Dallewal Takes Medical Aid

A group of 121 farmers, who sat on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri protest site in solidarity with farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, ended their indefinite strike on Sunday after he took medical aid.

Two Judges Shot Dead at Iran's Supreme Court

Two judges were killed in a shooting attack on Saturday at the Supreme Court building in Tehran, state media reported.

BJP Leader's Son Goes Missing in Gorakhpur

A 13-year-old boy, Rishabh Verma, the son of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) divisional president Shishir Verma, went missing from Gorakhpur's Dharampur area on Friday evening.