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January 16, 2025

Top Court Seeks Comprehensive Medical Report Of Dallewal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

1 min

S Korea impeached president Yoon held after hours-long dramatic op

South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained in a major law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn't have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence.

1 min

Don't declare bypoll result, SC tells ECI

The Supreme Court on Wednesday restrained the Election Commission of India from declaring the Bihar legislative council by-election result for the seat previously held by expelled RJD leader Sunil Kumar Singh.

1 min

Cold Shuts Schools Till Class 8 In Patna, Darbhanga

All schools for children up to Class 8 in Darbhanga and Patna will remain closed till January 17 and 18, respectively, due to prevalent cold weather and low temperature, as per separate orders issued by the respective district magistrates of the two districts, said officials on Wednesday.

1 min

Show cause notice to firm dredging Ganga

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has show-caused Dharti Dredging and Infrastructure Limited allegedly for furnishing manipulated bills, amounting ₹3 crore, in lieu of dredging the Digha-Majhaua stretch (95km) of the national waterway-1 in river Ganga.

1 min

Notating 1,300 gestures, one mudra, one rasa at a time

STARTING IN THE EARLY 1960S, VENU BEGAN TO CREATE NOTATIONS OF THE GESTURES AND POSTURES OF KATHAKALI

7 mins

1st Consultation Held on Draft DPDP Rules

Questions about consent and data localisation were among the key concerns raised at the government's first consultation meeting with industry representatives on draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 on Tuesday, with Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw promising \"focussed\" deliberations to balance regulation and innovation.

2 mins

Bizman Raped Over Refusal To Leave Prison

The Kerala high court on Wednesday ticked off prominent businessman Bobby Chemmanur for refusing to come out of jail after getting bail a day ago in a sexual harassment case filed by a Malayalam actor.

1 min

Centre draws SC ire over move to deny bail pleas in PMLA case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rebuked the Union government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), condemning their \"consistent efforts\" to deny bail and prolong incarceration under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) \"by hook or by crook\".

3 mins

Punjab Govt Asked to Give Dallewal's Health Reports

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

2 mins

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.

1 min

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

4 mins

The meat of the obesity problem

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

2 mins

The Muslim husband's right to judicial divorce

The Gwalior Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court (HC) has pronounced a decision which may significantly impact the course of Muslim law on divorce in India.

4 mins

Cleaner construction is better pollution control

Many Indian cities have been grappling with polluted air. When the air quality index (AQI) deteriorates, under the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), a host of measures come into effect depending on the level of pollution.

3 mins

Russia Launches Missile Barrage on Ukraine's Gas Infrastructure

Russia launched scores of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting gas infrastructure and other energy facilities in western regions in a new barrage against the struggling power system in the depths of winter.

3 mins

US Regulator Sues Musk Over Purchase of Twitter Shares

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Elon Musk, arguing that his purchase of Twitter shares in 2022 was carried out with violations, the regulator said in a filing published on Tuesday.

1 min

Federal Probe Opens Into Deadly LA Fires

A huge federal probe was under way on Tuesday into what caused the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, with millions in the city clamoring for answers.

1 min

Bangladesh's Top Court Acquits Former PM Khaleda in Graft Case

Bangladesh's Supreme Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a 2008 corruption case, on Wednesday, clearing the way for the ailing leader to fight parliamentary elections in the troubled South Asian country.

1 min

America's 'soul' at stake, warns Biden

US President Joe Biden warned on Wednesday that the \"soul of America\" is still at stake, as he prepared to deliver his farewell address to the nation before the return of Donald Trump.

1 min

S Korea's Yoon Detained in Major Law Enforcement Ops

Under South Korean law, the leader of a rebellion can face the death penalty or life imprisonment, if finally convicted

2 mins

Israel Denies Hamas Agreed to Gaza Deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied on Wednesday that Hamas had agreed to the Gaza ceasefire proposal from Qatari mediators, after an Israeli official said the Palestinian militant group had given its approval.

2 mins

India's Dec Merchandise Trade Deficit at $21.94 Billion

India posted a narrower-than-expected merchandise trade deficit in December at $21.94 billion on Wednesday, while lowering its import figures for April-November following an unprecedented miscalculation in gold shipments.

1 min

DPIIT inks pact with ITC to help startups in mfg sector

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Wednesday said it has entered into a strategic partnership with ITC Ltd to help startups in the manufacturing sector.

1 min

Meta warns CCI ruling could hurt business in India

Meta may have to \"roll back or pause\" some features in India due to an antitrust directive which banned its WhatsApp messaging service from sharing user data with Meta for advertising purposes, according to a court filing by the U.S. company seen by Reuters.

2 mins

Aditya Birla Fashion to raise $500 million via share sales

India's Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL) will raise $500 million by selling shares, including to U.S. investment firm Fidelity, the retailer said on Wednesday.

1 min

Sale of luxury homes, priced ₹4 cr and above, up 53% in 2024

Luxury homes, each costing ₹4 crore and above, were in much demand last year with sales rising 53% to 19,700 units across seven major cities, according to CBRE.

2 mins

RBI Conducts Dollar-Rupee Buy/Sell Swaps, Bankers Say

India's central bank likely carried out dollar-rupee buy/sell swaps across maturities on Wednesday to limit the impact its spot forex market intervention has on domestic rupee liquidity, four bankers said.

1 min

India Rushes To Pay For Russian Oil Ahead Of Sanctions Cutoff

India's state refiners are rushing to speed up payments for Russian crude, hoping to complete their trades before a dramatic expansion of Washington's curbs on Moscow's oil industry effectively comes into force next month, people familiar with the matter said.

1 min

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.

2 mins

Local electronics parts may get budget boost

The measures are also expected to ease trade and make their exports competitive

2 mins

Djokovic Creates History as Zheng Stunned

Novak Djokovic created a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.

2 mins

Paris Medals Lose Sheen, IOC Says Will Replace Them

It's a result of our hard work. I've spoken to someone to bring it to the knowledge of IOA so that something can be done. Sarabjot Singh, shooter

3 mins

BCCI May Restrict Players' Family Time on Tours

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has discussed various steps, including limiting the time India players get to spend with their families on foreign tours, during a recent review meeting with the team management following the 1-3 Test series loss in Australia, board officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

3 mins

Rohit hits the nets ahead of Mumbai's Ranji match

Jaiswal, Pant and Gill too will be available for the next round of matches, as per BCCI's directive

3 mins

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

Actor Ranbir Kapoor's pookie side came out in full form on Tuesday, when he was snapped playing with daughter Raha at a private sports centre in Mumbai. \"Papa, ready, set go,\" Raha was heard saying, as her dad raced alongside her, wearing her hairband on his cap. At one point, she tripped too, but Ranbir first let her stand up on her own and then proceeded to tend to her. Her mum, actor Alia Bhatt was also spotted playing pickleball.

1 min

I think of myself as a lambi race ka ghoda: Shalmali on her fourth half marathon

Singer Shalmali Kholgade has her head in the game! Besides music, Kholgade is focused on getting in top form for a half marathon on January 19.

1 min

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

2 mins

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