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India withdraws families of officials in Bangladesh

India withdraws families of officials in Bangladesh

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India has decided to withdraw the families of Indian officials posted in Bangladesh due to security concerns ahead of parliamentary elections. The move comes as a precautionary measure given the increasing activities of extremist elements in the country.

HC reserves order on CBFC plea against VIjay's Jana Nayagan

HC reserves order on CBFC plea against VIjay's Jana Nayagan

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The Madras High Court has reserved its order on an appeal filed by the CBFC, challenging a single judge's direction to grant a censor certificate to the Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan'. The case involves disputes over the film's content and the process of obtaining certification.

Realty moves to the core of conglomerates' biz strategy

Realty moves to the core of conglomerates' biz strategy

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India's leading conglomerates are stepping up investments in real estate, recasting what was once a peripheral activity into a core growth driver. Supported by strong balance sheets, established brands and access to long-term capital, major business houses including Aditya Birla, Tata, Godrej, L&T, Raymond, Wadia, Shapoorji Pallonji, Mahindra and Adani are positioning realty as a strategic pillar within their diversified portfolios.

Fresh clashes in Kokrajhar: Army, RAF deployed

Fresh clashes in Kokrajhar: Army, RAF deployed

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Fresh clashes between Bodos and Adivasis erupt in Assam's Kokrajhar, leading to the deployment of the Rapid Action Force, suspension of internet services, and imposition of prohibitory orders.

Hindu parents pull out wards after row over tilak at UK school

Hindu parents pull out wards after row over tilak at UK school

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A primary school in London is accused of religious discrimination after a pupil was allegedly challenged for wearing a tilak. The school denies the allegations, citing its inclusive environment and existing policy.

WPL: Gritty Jemimah guides DC back to winning ways

WPL: Gritty Jemimah guides DC back to winning ways

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Jemimah leads Delhi Capitals to welcome win over Mumbai Indians

R-Day parade: Navy tableau to feature 5th century ship

R-Day parade: Navy tableau to feature 5th century ship

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The Indian Navy's Republic Day tableau will showcase indigenous platforms like INS Vikrant and a stitched ship from the 5th century CE, highlighting the theme of a 'Strong Navy for a Strong Nation'.

Signs of revival: Pre-IPO fundraising improved but fell short of 2023 peak

Signs of revival: Pre-IPO fundraising improved but fell short of 2023 peak

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Fundraising through pre-initial public offerings (pre-IPOs) more than doubled in 2025 compared with the previous year, but remained below the peak seen in 2023. The narrowing gap between pre-IPO and IPO pricing is the reason for the decline in both the number and value of such deals over the past two years.

Leadership row: Siddaramaiah to visit Delhi 'if summoned'

Leadership row: Siddaramaiah to visit Delhi 'if summoned'

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said he will travel to New Delhi if summoned by the Congress high command to discuss the leadership issue involving him and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.

HIL: Toofans see off late HIL GC surge to take full points

HIL: Toofans see off late HIL GC surge to take full points

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Hyderabad Toofans clinch 3-2 win against HIL GC

Day 3 of Kishtwar search op: Several detained for questioning

Day 3 of Kishtwar search op: Several detained for questioning

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Several individuals were detained for questioning as a massive search operation to flush out terrorists entered the third day in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Tuesday, officials said.

Shiv Sena corporators vacate Mumbai hotel

Shiv Sena corporators vacate Mumbai hotel

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Corporators of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have vacated their hotel in Mumbai after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election results. The corporators received guidance from Deputy CM Shinde during their stay.

Trump again: Stopped India-Pak war, denied Nobel Prize

Trump again: Stopped India-Pak war, denied Nobel Prize

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US President Donald Trump has again credited himself for ending the conflict between India and Pakistan, asserting Norway controls the Nobel Peace Prize. He claims he deserves the honor for ending eight wars and saving millions of lives.

'Shankaracharya' title row: Seer questions govt notice

'Shankaracharya' title row: Seer questions govt notice

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Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati protests a notice from the Magh Mela administration regarding his use of the 'Shankaracharya' title, alleging discrimination and questioning the presence of multiple Shankaracharyas from Puri at the event.

Cong, BJP both stake claim to Chandrapur mayor's post

Cong, BJP both stake claim to Chandrapur mayor's post

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Following a hung result in the Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections, both the Congress and BJP are claiming they will secure the Mayor's position. Congress emerged as the single largest party, but the BJP claims to have support from Congress corporators.

Noida techie death: Car pulled out of pit after 3 days

Noida techie death: Car pulled out of pit after 3 days

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The car of a 27-year-old software engineer who died after his vehicle plunged into a water-filled pit in Noida has been recovered after a three-day operation.

Noida techie death: Real estate firm director arrested

Noida techie death: Real estate firm director arrested

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Police on Tuesday arrested the director of a real estate group in connection with the death of a 27-year-old software engineer, whose car had plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida's Sector 150, officials said.

Aussie Malajczuk smashes 51-ball century vs Japan

Aussie Malajczuk smashes 51-ball century vs Japan

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Australia's Malajczuk smashes fastest century in U19 World Cup history

India, EU near 'mother of all deals' amid US tariff threat

India, EU near 'mother of all deals' amid US tariff threat

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says India and the EU are close to a 'historic trade agreement' that could create a market of two billion people and account for almost a quarter of the global GDP.

India women to tour South Africa ahead of T20 WC

India women to tour South Africa ahead of T20 WC

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India Women to travel to South Africa for five-match T20I series

Gold holding of domestic ETFs surges to 6th highest globally

Gold holding of domestic ETFs surges to 6th highest globally

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Domestic gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their holdings jump 65 per cent to 95 tonnes in 2025, elevating Indian ETFs to sixth place globally, going by holdings of the yellow metal. At the end of 2024, they ranked eighth with 57.5 tonnes of holding, according to an analysis of data from the World Gold Council (WGC).

Protests erupt across Bengal over SIR 'harassment'

Protests erupt across Bengal over SIR 'harassment'

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Protests erupted across several districts of West Bengal over alleged harassment of people in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, leading to road blockages and tyre burning. Demonstrations were held in South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Jhargram, and Purba Medinipur.

Duffy waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Duffy waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

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Duffy cautions against data obsession in T20s, waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Gujarati notification in Maharashtra district sparks row

Gujarati notification in Maharashtra district sparks row

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According to reports, the order was translated into Gujarati for the convenience of motorists from Gujarat and was displayed in border villages, including areas near Acchad.

High drama as TN Governor walks out of assembly again

High drama as TN Governor walks out of assembly again

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In the fourth such instance, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Tuesday walked out of the state assembly without reading his customary address after alleging that the national anthem was insulted, evoking a sharp response from Chief Minister M K Stalin, who dubbed his action as an 'insult' to the House and the people of the state.

8 key infra sectors record 4-month high growth at 3.7% in December

8 key infra sectors record 4-month high growth at 3.7% in December

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India's eight key infrastructure sectors registered a four-month high growth rate of 3.7 per cent in December last year, driven by a jump in the output of fertiliser and cement, according to official data released on Tuesday.

Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP's 12th president

Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP's 12th president

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Nitin Nabin has been formally declared as the BJP national president, succeeding J P Nadda. The leadership transition was witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior ministers.

Amelia Valverde appointed head coach of Indian women's football team

Amelia Valverde appointed head coach of Indian women's football team

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Amelia Valverde named coach of Indian senior women's football team

Gold futures shatter Rs 1.5 lakh/10g barrier; silver hits record

Gold futures shatter Rs 1.5 lakh/10g barrier; silver hits record

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Gold extended its record-breaking run to breach the Rs 1.5 lakh per 10-gram mark in futures trade on Tuesday, while silver surged to a lifetime high of Rs 3.27 lakh per kg as investors rushed to safe-haven assets amid mounting global tensions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery climbed Rs 6,861, or 4.7 per cent, to record Rs 1,52,500 per 10 grams after settling at Rs 1,45,639 per 10 grams in the previous session.

Stray dogs matter: SC says Maneka Gandhi 'committed contempt'

Stray dogs matter: SC says Maneka Gandhi 'committed contempt'

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Questioning senior advocate Raju Ramachandran who appeared for Gandhi, the bench said, "You said the court should be circumspect in its remark but have you asked your client what kind of remarks she has made? Have you heard her podcast? She has made all kinds of remarks against everybody without even thinking. Have you seen her body language?"

Assam: 1 killed in Bodos-Tribals Clash, Internet Suspended

Assam: 1 killed in Bodos-Tribals Clash, Internet Suspended

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The situation in Kokrajhar escalated late on January 19 after a Scorpio vehicle carrying three Bodo individuals hit two Adivasi persons at Mansingh Road under the Karigaon police outpost.

Champion Pole Vaulter Kicked Out Of Train By TTE!

Champion Pole Vaulter Kicked Out Of Train By TTE!

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National record holder pole vaulter, coach face humiliation; forced to pay to travel with kits

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

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In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable.

Osaka turns Rod Laver into a runway, battles into round 2

Osaka turns Rod Laver into a runway, battles into round 2

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Twice Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka floated onto Rod Laver Arena in a jellyfish-inspired outfit and claimed a see-sawing 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 win over Croatian battler Antonia Ruzic to reach the second round at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.

Why Ishan Kishan will bat ahead of Shreyas Iyer

Why Ishan Kishan will bat ahead of Shreyas Iyer

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Ishan Kishan will play ahead of Shreyas Iyer in the series against New Zealand as he is a part of India's T20 World Cup squad and a like-for-like replacement for an injured Tilak Varma being a left-hander, skipper Suryakumar Yadav said on Tuesday.

Google Gemini bags AI sponsorship deal for IPL

Google Gemini bags AI sponsorship deal for IPL

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The BCCI has secured a lucrative Rs 270 crore (Rs 2,700 million) sponsorship deal from Google's AI platform Gemini ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).

Trump threatens 200% tariff on French liquor after Macron snub

Trump threatens 200% tariff on French liquor after Macron snub

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United States President Donald Trump on Monday floated the proposal of imposing 200% tariff on French wine and champagne after French President Emmanuel Macron's reported refusal to sit on the so-called Board of Peace, an initiative created by Trump to mediate global conflict, EuroNews reported.

Pressure on Suryakumar ahead of NZ T20 series

Pressure on Suryakumar ahead of NZ T20 series

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Skipper Suryakumar Yadav would want the attacking batter in him to front up and bolster his leadership against New Zealand when the five-match T20I series gets underway in Nagpur on Wednesday, serving as a final dress rehearsal for India's World Cup title defence in less than three weeks' time.

Delhi police crack murder case with AI help

Delhi police crack murder case with AI help

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Delhi Police solved the murder of a woman in Shalimar Bagh using AI to enhance CCTV footage, leading to the arrest of three men from Bihar. The victim was a key witness in her husband's murder case.

Osaka Goes Viral With Iconic Australian Open Entrance

Osaka Goes Viral With Iconic Australian Open Entrance

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Osaka made her way into Rod Laver Arena carrying a parasol, wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a veil, and Nike's Copa-Light Liquid Lime-White dress with soft, jellyfish-inspired ruffles.