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Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka, 80 killed; India provides relief

Sri Lanka on Friday grappled with one of its worst disasters as cyclonic storm Ditwah wreaked havoc, causing floods and landslides that left more than 80 dead, amid a trail of destruction and......

Zubeen death: Singapore police to provide 'crucial evidence'

Singapore Police Force (SPF) is likely to provide crucial evidence, including CCTV footage and statements of eye witnesses, related to the death of Zubeen Garg within the next 10 days, a senior......

IIM Indore student accuses placement panel member of sexual harassment

The Indian Institute of Management Indore has initiated a formal investigation into a sexual harassment complaint filed by a female student against a male student-member of the business school's......

Railways to make OTP mandatory for Tatkal tickets at counters

To book Tatkal train tickets from railway reservation counters, passengers will now have to provide a one-time password received on their mobile phones, a move officials say is aimed at curbing......

Govt makes active SIM link mandatory for messaging apps

The Centre has issued directions that would ensure app-based communication services, the likes of WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and others, are continuously linked to a user's active SIM card.......

Highlights of Reserve Bank's monetary policy

Following are the highlights of the bi-monthly monetary policy announced by Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Friday: Photograph: Danish......

'Govt Has Executed A Commendable Task'

'...not merely in managing fiscal mathematics, but in demonstrating conservatism and prudence within that framework.''Looking forward, we believe sufficient growth drivers exist -- ranging from......

Debt repayment, capex key to IPO proceeds utilisation

Companies are primarily using funds raised through fresh equity issuance to repay existing debt, followed by allocation for capital expenditure, according to a study by Bank of Baroda of over 200......

How insurers stand to gain from GST rate cut

The exemption of individual life and health insurance premiums from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) enables the insurance industry to make products affordable and attractive, said Ajay Seth,......

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

India’s merchandise exports grew in the first three weeks of November compared with the same period last year, according to preliminary government data, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush......

Two shooters among 5 charged in Salman Khan home firing case

A special Maharashtra Control of Organiaed Crime Act court in Mumbai has framed charges against five persons, including the two alleged shooters, in the 2024 Salman Khan residence firing case.......

Treat Sundar as a bowler who can bat: Ashwin

'Only if he keeps bowling, he will have the mindset of a bowler who can bat.' IMAGE: Washington Sundar must be treated as a frontline bowling all-rounder and given a full quota of overs to build......

Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka ahead of T20 World Cup

IMAGE: During their tour to Sri Lanka in January 2026, Pakistan will play three T20s. Photograph: ANI Photo The Pakistan Cricket Board has lined up a three-match T20 International series in Sri......

Toyota Returns To F1: Haas To Rebrand As TGR Haas F1

Haas, the smallest of what will be 11 teams on the starting grid next season, are eighth in the standings ahead of this weekend's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. IMAGE: Haas team principal......

'I'm NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy': Serena

IMAGE: Serena Williams' name appears on the ITIA website's list of retired players and would be able to return to a sanctioned event after making herself available for out-of-competition testing......

LaLiga: Mbappe magic ends Real Madrid's winless woes

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal with Vinicius Junior. Photograph: Pankra Nieto/Reuters An inspired Kylian Mbappe scored two fabulous goals to guide Real......