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EC: Age gap issue led to Amartya Sen notice
The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday served notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen at his ancestral residence at Bolpur in West Bengal's Birbhum district to address a discrepancy in his voter enumeration form.
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January 08, 2026
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Anand, Niemann share lead on Day 1
Viswanathan Anand and Hans Niemann shared the top spot on 2.5 points and Carissa Yip emerged sole leader in the women’s competition after the first day of rapid competition in the seventh Tata Steel Chess India here on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
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Play more, grow stronger: Teen Maaya’s mantra for pro grind
India’s 16-year-old Nadal academy trainee sees senior competitions as a way to toughen up
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January 08, 2026
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Top boxers progress, refereeing under fresh scrutiny
Rising temper, protests over refereeing, and many exciting bouts marked the fourth day of the Elite National Boxing Championships at the Gautam Buddha University on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
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No platform for perversity
X needs reminding that no business model trumps the law, and norms of public decency
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January 08, 2026
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Clubs get ready for ISL amid possible pay cuts
A coach working without salary for 10 months.
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January 08, 2026
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Economy expected to grow at 7.4% in the ongoing financial year, indicates NSO data
The Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.4% in the ongoing fiscal year, the National Statistical Office (NSO) said in its first advance estimates of GDP released on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
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ICC willing to address concerns about playing in India: BCB
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has pledged to work closely with the Bangladesh Cricket Board and ensure the team’s “full and uninterrupted participation”, the national body (BCB) said on Wednesday as uncertainty over it playing T20 World Cup games in India continued.
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January 08, 2026
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HC freezes govt action on Vedanta’s offshore oil block
In relief to Vedanta Ltd, the Delhi High Court has ordered status quo on the Union government's direction asking the company to stop operations and hand over the CB-OS/2 offshore oil and gas block in Gujarat to the Oil and Natural Gas Corp.
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January 08, 2026
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Vijay’s film postponed amid censor nod delay
Producers of actorpolitician Vijay's film Jana Nayagan on Wednesday deferred its January 9 release after the Madras high court reserved its judgment on their petition against the Central Board of Film Certification’s (CBFC) delay in issuing a censor certificate.
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January 08, 2026
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Hopefully, Harman will play longer: MI coach Keightley
Ahead of WPL Season 4, new Mumbai Indians head coach discusses changing trends in women’s T20
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January 08, 2026
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Pak-hired firms lobbied hard in US to aid its outreach during Op Sindoor
WASHINGTON: Pakistan's lobbying firms in Washington DC mounted a major effort to aid Islamabad’s outreach to top US politicians during and after Operation Sindoor, according to disclosures filed with the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
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January 08, 2026
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INDIA-SOURCED OZEMPIC REACHES US VIA CANADIAN PHARMACY
Online pharmacy platform SaveRxCanada.to said on Wednesday it has begun offering Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster diabetes drug, Ozempic, sourced from India to US patients, as demand for cheaper options grows.
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January 08, 2026
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New rural jobs scheme a step in the right direction
It incorporates the lessons learnt from 20 years of operational experience under MNREGS and makes it into an effective social security net
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January 08, 2026
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Bethell's maiden ton lifts England
Jacob Bethel fulfilled his potential with a maiden Test century Wednesday as England builta fragile 19-run second-innings lead with two wickets remaining to give themselves a glimmer of hope in the final Ashes Test.
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January 08, 2026
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US seizes 2 oil tankers, to ease Venezuela sanctions
Donald Trump has said Venezuela will supply up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, worth roughly $2.8 billion at the current market price
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January 08, 2026
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US govt adds B’desh, Nepal among other nations to visa bond policy list
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's administration has put 25 more countries on a list of nations whose citizens could be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for entry into the US, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
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Clearing the air about the pollution in Delhi
Every winter, Delhi's air turns hostile.
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January 08, 2026
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IRAN’S ARMY CHIEF WARNS ISRAEL, U.S. AMID PROTESTS
Iran's military chief General Amir Hatami warned on Wednesday that Iran will not stand by and allow itself to be threatened by outside powers, after the United States and Israel backed anti-government protests, AFP reported.
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January 08, 2026
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Regulator seeks airline fare data
The civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has sought data on average domestic fares charged by airlines in the first half of December 2025, two officials aware of the development confirmed to HT.
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January 08, 2026
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B’DESH TO RESUME PAKISTAN FLIGHTS FROM JANUARY 29 AFTER A DECADE
Bangladesh's flag carrier will resume direct flights between Dhaka and Pakistan's largest city Karachi from January 29, restoring nonstop air connectivity between the two countries after over a decade, officials said on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
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Let constitutional morality guide judicial independence
On the occasion of the 77th Constitution Day, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant articulated an idea of constitutional morality that is deeply embedded in the Constitution.
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January 08, 2026
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Bangladesh mulls tariffs on Indian cotton yarn imports
Bangladesh is mulling tariffs on Indian cotton yarn imports, with the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission discussing this on January 5, Indian yarn industry executives said on Wednesday, citing Bangladeshi trade reports, against the backdrop of deteriorating bilateral relations.
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January 08, 2026
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Rubio to meet Danish officials as US plans to take over Greenland
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he plans to meet with Danish officials next week after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over Greenland, the strategic Arctic island that is a self-governing territory of Denmark.
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January 08, 2026
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NC, PDP slam NMC’s withdrawal of nod to J&K medical college
NMC WITHDREW THE NOD, CITING ALLEGED GROSS DEFICIENCIES IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACULTY
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January 08, 2026
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Trump admin advises more protein, less sugar in new dietary guidelines
WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a new slate of dietary guidelines that recommends ‘Americans eat more protein and less sugar than previously advised and that consumers avoid highly processed foods to achieve a healthy diet.
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January 08, 2026
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PMK, AIADMK tie-up for TN elections, EPS arrives in Delhi
Tamil Nadu's primary opposition AIADMK and the Anbumani Ramadoss-led Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) finalised their alliance on Wednesday, even as AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami arrived in Delhi to meet Union home minister Amit Shah.
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January 08, 2026
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Pak eyes defence pact with B’desh, sale of JF-17 aircraft
The air force chiefs of Pakistan and Bangladesh held talks on a potential pact covering the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Dhaka, Pakistan’s military said, as Islamabad widens its arms supply ambitions and beefs up ties with Bangladesh.
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January 08, 2026
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Are deletions in SIR of poll rolls mostly about double counting?
Districtwise share in total deletion during SIR vs share in total electors growth
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January 08, 2026
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Nayar, learning on the coaching job
Abhishek Nayar looked relaxed as he sat on stage during a pre-Women’s Premier League (WPL) news conference.
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