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In this issue

January 15, 2025

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

Musk Announces Third Recipient of Neuralink Implant

NEURALINK HOPES TO IMPLANT THE DEVICE ON 20 TO 30 MORE PEOPLE THIS YEAR, MUSK SAYS

2 mins

Karad supporters pelt stones on buses, force shops to shut

Demonstrations were held despite orders prohibiting such acts in Beed district till January 28. Cops and onlookers saved 2 from self-immolation

1 min

Munde aide, Walmik Karad, booked under MCOCA

Demonstrations were held despite orders prohibiting such acts in Beed district till January 28. Cops and onlookers saved 2 from self-immolation

3 mins

Four New Amrit Bharat Express Trains to Start from Pune

As travelling by the two 'Vande Bharat Express' trains has been out of the common man's reach in terms of ticket cost, efforts are being made by the railway administration to start new 'Amrit Bharat Express' trains that will be affordable for the common man.

1 min

BJP TO HOLD 'SAMVIDHAN GAURAV ABHIYAN'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold \"Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan\" in the state to commemorate the 75-year journey of the Indian Constitution.

1 min

Elections Across World Show Universal Trend: Voter Turnout Drives Victory Margins

●■ These findings offer an intriguing glimpse into how voter turnout shapes elections everywhere, and how science might help protect the integrity of elections. M S SANTHANAM, Professor, IISER

2 mins

Veterans Can Contribute to Nation-Building: Army Chief

While addressing army veterans on the occasion of 9th Veterans Day in Pune, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said the nation is rapidly moving towards its established goal of 'Developed India', where army veterans, as an invaluable human capital, can become a key asset in nation building.

2 mins

MNS protest against use of nylon manja

A PSI stationed at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was critically injured in similar incident

2 mins

Our party has become like Congress: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA

The Shiv Sena (UBT) leadership received a jolt on Tuesday, when a senior party leader remarked, \"Our party has become like the Congress.\" Senior MLA and group leader of the Sena (UBT) in the assembly, Bhaskar Jadhav, was expressing his displeasure over his party's functioning at a meeting of officer-bearers in Chiplun and surrounding areas in Ratnagiri district, on Monday.

1 min

What has state govt done to curb noise pollution: HC

The Bombay high court on Tuesday directed the principal secretary of Maharashtra's home department and the director-general of police to file an affidavit detailing the steps taken to comply with the high court's directions regarding illegal loudspeakers.

1 min

Int'l Pen Festival 2025 From Jan 18

The 8th International Pen Festival 2025 will be held between January 18 and 19 at Siddhi Gardens, DP Road, near Mhatre Bridge, Erandwane.

1 min

50 Minors Abused by Psychologist Through 15 Years

The city police on Monday arrested a 47-year-old psychologist for allegedly blackmailing and sexually exploiting at least 50 students over the past 15 years.

2 mins

Alok Aradhe Appointed Bombay HC Chief Justice

The central government on Tuesday issued a notification confirming Justice Alok Aradhe, currently chief justice of the Telangana high court, as the new chief justice of Bombay high court.

1 min

NGT satisfied with CPCB's Pavana River action plan

Expressing satisfaction over the existing action plan for the Pavana River submitted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in the first week of January, the western bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the river rejuvenation committee (RRC) for the Pavana River to finalize the timeline for the implementation of the existing plan and submit a report on the same within three months.

1 min

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 \"very extensive\" and \"focussed\" deliberations to balance regulation and innovation.

2 mins

Self-Styled Godman Asaram Set To Walk Out After Bail

Controversial self-styled godman and rapist Asaram is set to walk out of jail after the Rajasthan high court on Tuesday granted interim bail till March 31 to the convicted felon on medical grounds in a 2013 rape case, paving the way for him to step out of prison after 12 years.

1 min

DRISHTI 10 DRONE CRASHES OFF GUJ COAST AHEAD OF DELIVERY TO NAVY

A Drishti 10 Starliner drone, built by Adani Defence and Aerospace, crashed off the Porbandar coast on Monday evening in Gujarat while it was undergoing acceptance trials before being delivered to the Indian Navy, people aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

2 mins

Parl panel to summon Meta execs: MP Dubey

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey, who heads the parliamentary standing committee on communications and information technology, said on Tuesday that the panel will summon executives from social media giant Meta for \"tarnishing\" India's image amid row over its CEO Mark Zuckerberg's statement about the Lok Sabha election results.

1 min

Another Indian serving in Russian military killed

THE INDIAN SIDE HAS REPEATEDLY CALLED FOR THE RELEASE OF ALL INDIANS SERVING AS SUPPORT STAFF

1 min

PoK being used as a terror hub: Rajnath in J&K

Pakistan must dismantle its terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) or face consequences, defence minister Rajnath Singh warned on Tuesday, accusing the neighbouring country of making persistent attempts to destabilise India by sponsoring terrorism.

1 min

One Killed, 75 Injured on First Day of Jallikattu

One person was killed and 75 people sustained injuries on Tuesday at the Jallikattu (bull taming sport) festival, which kicked off in Madurai on Tuesday, on the day of the harvest festival, \"Pongal\".

1 min

Six Soldiers Injured In Blast At LoC In Rajouri

At least six soldiers were injured in a mine blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district on Tuesday, said people familiar with the development.

1 min

Overbearing Interpretations a Bane of Indian Arbitration: SC

The Supreme Court has underscored how \"overbearing intellectualisation\" by courts has become the \"bane of Indian arbitration\", in a pointed critique of the judiciary's expansive intervention and interpretation of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (ACA).

3 mins

Big Power Game on the High Seas

Great powers have great navies. India has started to realise this

4 mins

When Establishment Memorialises Orwell

To mark the 75th death anniversary of George Orwell (1903-1950), the British writer, the Royal Mint released a special 2-pound coin on Tuesday.

1 min

Worry over a falling rupee

A strong currency is no reflection of a strong economy. Exchange rates are best left to economists to manage

2 mins

Impending showdown in China-US techno-sphere

The year 2025 has begun on a bad note for Chinese tech companies with the United States (US) designating social media and gaming giant, Tencent, and battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) as military companies.

3 mins

Niti Aayog 2.0 in the time of global churn

Intellectual traditions of the neo-liberal era—open markets, deregulation, globalization, smaller state—that dominated policymaking in India since the 1991 moment, are losing legitimacy both in India and across the globe.

4 mins

Gaza ceasefire 'closer than ever' as Israel, Hamas work on final details

Negotiators were meeting in Qatar on Tuesday hoping to finalize a plan to end the war in Gaza, after US President Joe Biden indicated a ceasefire and hostage release deal was close, after 15 months of conflict that upended the Middle East.

3 mins

Princess Of Wales Says Her Cancer Is In Remission

Britain's Princess of Wales Kate Middleton said on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission, following a visit to hospital where she received treatment earlier this year.

1 min

Trump's Pentagon pick comes under fire at Senate hearing

PETE HEGSETH CLAIMS TO BE A 'CHANGE AGENT'

2 mins

TikTok Dismisses Report of Sale of US Ops to Musk

TikTok on Tuesday labelled as \"pure fiction\" a report that China is exploring a potential sale of the video-sharing platform's US operations to billionaire Elon Musk as the firm faces an American law requiring imminent Chinese divestment.

1 min

Party Of B'desh's Ex-PM Khaleda Urges Poll By Aug

Bangladesh's interim government should hold general elections by August in the \"greater interest of the country\", the party of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia said on Tuesday, citing growing political and economic instability.

1 min

Impeachment Trial of Yoon Adjourned

South Korea's Constitutional Court adjourned the opening session of the impeachment trial of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol within minutes on Tuesday, after the embattled leader did not attend court.

1 min

RBI Governor Signals He's Open to More Flexible Rupee

India's new central bank governor has shown a willingness to allow the rupee to move more freely in tandem with peers in the region while still intervening in the foreign-exchange market to curb excessive moves, according to people familiar with the regulator's thinking.

1 min

Hunger games: Battle for fast food delivery heats up

A war is brewing in online delivery as fast food takes on a new twist in India.

2 mins

India to Forecast Stronger Growth Next Fiscal Year

India plans to project higher economic growth for the next fiscal year, two government officials with direct knowledge of the matter said, adding that fiscal deficit goals are being met and kept.

2 mins

AM Green, DP World Jointly Eye Green H2 Supply Chain

Greenko founders-backed AM Green has partnered with global logistics giant DP World to establish advanced logistics and storage infrastructure in India and overseas, aiming to accelerate exports of green hydrogen and green ammonia.

1 min

Sugar Production Hit by Disease Dashes Traders' Export Hopes

Sugar production in India, the second-biggest grower, is trailing expectations as the toll of disease and last year's dry weather curbs the supply reaching mills.

1 min

Auto Dispatches From Companies To Dealers Up 12% In 2024: Siam

Automobile dispatches from companies to dealers rose 12% last year compared to 2023 on the back of positive consumer sentiments which aided robust demand for two-wheelers, industry body Siam said on Tuesday.

1 min

Hyundai's Slow EV Ramp-Up Hurts Decarbonisation Efforts

A slow ramp-up of electric vehicle sales for Hyundai and its affiliate Kia in India and increased sales of gasoline-engine SUVs are undermining their decarbonisation efforts, Greenpeace East Asia said on Tuesday.

1 min

India Plans To Set Up Data Embassies For Countries

New Delhi is in talks with several countries to house so-called data embassies, which will allow them to store a copy of sovereign data here and retain control over it, three people aware of the matter said.

2 mins

Wholesale inflation hits two-month high in Dec

It was driven by increase in prices of primary articles and manufactured goods

2 mins

Brazilian teenager Fonseca ousts 8th seed Rublev

The importance of the split-step when receiving serve cannot be stressed enough. It is that small hop, often forward, that keeps the body in motion and ready to spring towards the ball in whichever direction it may come.

3 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

Flight Delayed, Srikanth Gives Walkover in Rd1

Having got an entry into the men's singles draw late on Monday after reigning champion and top seed Shi Yu Qi of China pulled out of the India Open, former champion Kidambi Srikanth gave a walkover to Weng Hong Yang of China.

1 min

Flight Delayed, Srikanth Gives Walkover in RD1

It was Tan Kim Her who paired them in his first stint as coach in India; they hope he can raise their level

4 mins

Intanon eyes Asian Games medal, top 8 in rankings

Once a formidable force in world badminton, star Thai shuttler Ratchanok Intanon believes her on-court wizardry and handwork is a \"god's gift\" and she will continue to nurture her skills despite the challenges that come with aging.

1 min

BCCI's new diktat: Less time with WAGs for cricketers now!

Indian cricket team's disappointing performance at the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy tournament against Australia seems to have prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take some strict measures.

1 min

I DON'T KNOW, KEEP UP OR FOLLOW ANY TRENDS

Raashii Khanna cuts an elegant figure in a pink lehenga and pearl embellished full-sleeved blouse by Shivani Macharla

1 min

All about Zendaya's East-West engagement ring!

Actors Tom Holland and Zendaya are engaged, and the latter debuted her sparkling new jewelry on her left hand ring finger at the recently held Golden Globes red carpet.

1 min

Face taping: Is this alternative to Botox worth the hype?

What if a simple strip of tape could help you wake up with smoother skin? This is exactly what face taping promises.

1 min

Game Changer Piracy: Makers File Police Complaint Over Leak Of Film Online

The makers of actor Ram Charan's latest outing, Game Changer, have filed a police complaint against around 45 persons for allegedly leaking a pirated version of the film online.

1 min

A Simple Favour 2 not shelved: Paul Feig calls claims 'total BS'

American filmmaker Paul Feig recently shut down reports that the sequel to A Simple Favour (2018) had been \"indefinitely delayed\".

1 min

Hrithik Roshan Made Me Believe In The Value Of Hope

Talking about her fitness journey, Shreya Chaudhry shares how Hrithik Roshan inspired her

2 mins

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