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22 electronics projects get govt nod
Five companies from Apple's vendor ecosystem are among 22 electronics manufacturing proposals approved by the government under its component manufacturing scheme, with investments expected to reach ₹41,863 crore, an official aware of the matter said on Friday.
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January 03, 2026
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WILL SMITH AND HIS COMPANY SUED FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Hollywood actor Will Smith and his company have been sued by a musician who was part of the actor's 2025 tour for sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation, NBC News, People and The Guardian reported on Friday.
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January 03, 2026
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China taxes condoms, drugs to spur birth rate
China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from January 1 in new steps to spur a flagging birth rate.
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January 03, 2026
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Israel seeks to harvest Iran’s domestic unrest
n December 29, Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu visited the US to brief President Donald Trump on Iran's rebuilding of its missile capabilities after June 2025.
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January 03, 2026
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Trump, Tehran trade threats as Iran stir grows
US President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged duelling threats Friday as widening protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June.
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January 03, 2026
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India seeks weekly Russian oil import data amid US trade talks
India is asking refiners for weekly disclosures of Russian and US oil purchases, people familiar with the matter said, adding that they expect Russian crude imports to dip below | million barrels per day as New Delhi seeks to clinch a trade deal with Washington.
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January 03, 2026
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18 HELD IN ASSAM FOR BURNING COUPLE ALIVE
Eighteen people were arrested on Friday in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district for their alleged involvement in the killing of a couple who were beaten and burnt alive on suspicion of practising witchcraft, police said.
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January 03, 2026
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HOME MINISTRY RESTORES POWERS OF LADAKH L-G TO CLEAR PROJECTS
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday restored the delegation of powers to the lieutenant governor of Ladakh for appraisal and approval of projects costing up to ₹100 crore under the delegation of financial powers rules (DFPRS).
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January 03, 2026
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‘Not easy when you miss out knowing you had it’
MUMBAI: Koneru Humpy’s World Rapid title defence last weekend ended with an undefeated run, another medal, a mistake in her last-round endgame that handed her a bronze over the gold in sight.
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January 03, 2026
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Taking on Trump, from the Big Apple
Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral stint will have a resonance beyond New York
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January 03, 2026
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B’desh invites India for ODI, T20I series
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday announced it will host India for a three-match ODI as well as T20I series in September.
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January 03, 2026
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Govt clears 22 E-projects, eyes Apple manufacturing boost
Five companies from Apple's vendor ecosystem are among 22 electronics manufacturing proposals approved by the government under its component manufacturing scheme, with investments expected to reach ₹41,863 crore, an official aware of the matter said on Friday.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
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Maduro open to US dialogue on drugs, oil
President Nicolas Maduro Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but said he was open to cooperation with Washington after weeks of American military pressure.
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January 03, 2026
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B'desh: Kin of attacked Hindu man say unable to understand motive
The family of Khokon Chandra Das on Friday recounted the horrors of brutal attack on him, saying that the motive of the mob behind the attack was unclear as he was a peaceful man.
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January 03, 2026
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Forecast see chances of El Nino onset this year
El Nino conditions may emerge in July-August-September this year, early forecasts suggest.
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January 03, 2026
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Between strategic autonomy and global opportunity
India stands at an inflection point — a country aspiring all-round growth navigating stormy global currents while staying true to an increasingly self-defined vision of national purpose.
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January 03, 2026
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Mamata to visit Delhi soon as TMC gears up to intensify SIR protests
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is likely to escalate its protest against the Election Commission (EC) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee hinted on Friday, saying that West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will soon go to Delhi to challenge the poll panel.
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January 03, 2026
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68 Mahayuti candidates elected unopposed
FORTY FOUR BJP CANDIDATES, 22 SHIV SENA AND TWO NCP (LED BY AJIT PAWAR) HAVE NO OPPONENTS AGAINST THEM
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January 03, 2026
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Does Shami have another ODI title hunt left in him?
Selectors have an opportunity to widen the fast bowling pool in the ODI series against New Zealand
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January 03, 2026
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After months of negligence, key officials face action over deadly Indore water crisis
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Friday ordered the suspension of Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) additional commissioner and Public Health Engineering (PHE) department engineer, and transferred the municipal commissioner, finally cracking down on errant senior officials who allegedly sat on complaints of contaminated water for at least six months before a spate of deaths sparked national outrage.
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January 03, 2026
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‘Accused tried to manage situation’
Manipulation alleged
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January 03, 2026
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Fit-again Gill to make competitive return
The last couple of weeks have been far from ideal for India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill.
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January 03, 2026
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Probe team seeks records from SGPC
MISSING SAROOPS
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January 03, 2026
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Device row: Gzb cop let off with warning
GHAZIABAD: A Ghaziabad police officer, seen in a recent viral video telling slum dwellers they were from Bangladesh after pretending to use a device that could determine if they were illegal immigrants, has been let off with a “strict warning”, officials said Friday.
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January 03, 2026
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BJP MLA among four booked in Ballari clash, SP suspended
BJP’S JANARDHANA REDDY, EX-MIN SRIRAMULU AND 2 OTHERS HAVE BEEN BOOKED FOR THE VIOLENCE: POLICE
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January 03, 2026
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MAN SUSPECTED OF BEING B'DESHI ASSAULTED IN BIHAR
Police on Friday said they had booked two men in Bihar’s Supaul district for allegedly assaulting a daily-wage labourer after mistaking him for a Bangladeshi national.
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January 03, 2026
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Glow up, please
2026 is looking good for Vir Das. He's directing a movie, touring, crafting new comedy. It can get even better, he believes. Less GRWM, more cuddling: less AI, more IRL moments. Here's what he's manifesting (and skipping) in the New Year
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January 03, 2026
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India must speak out against the fringe’s attack on Christmas
The only way to stop bullies is to look them in the eye. Our condemnation should be unequivocal and immediate
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January 03, 2026
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{ WARNING AGAINST OBSCENE CONTENT } Govt issues 72-hr ultimatum to Musk’s X as Grok churns out sexualised photos
CHATBOT GROK ACKNOWLEDGED CREATING SEXUALISED IMAGES OF MINORS, VIOLATING ITS OWN ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
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January 03, 2026
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Suffering transformed into acts of beauty
A Good Life by Jerry Pinto uses stories of patients, doctors and caregivers to raise awareness about inclusive approaches to medical care for those living with illness
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