Team India celebrates after winning the Asia Cup cricket final against Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. File.
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Hasina involved in forced disappearances, says Bangladesh inquiry commission

In a new turn of events, the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance set up by the interim government of Bangladesh filed a report on Saturday (December 14, 2024) stating that it found the “involvement of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina” in enforced disappearances of individuals during her tenure.

Our government strengthening Constitution, Congress repeatedly wounded it after tasting blood: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (December 14, 2024) said that the Congress, having “tasted blood”, repeatedly wounded the Constitution while his government’s policies and decisions since it took office in 2014 have been aimed at boosting India’s strength and unity in line with the vision of the Constitution.

Parliamentary proceedings: Are we not part of this nation, asks Manipur MP in Lok Sabha

While Outer Manipur MP Alfred Kanngam Arthur cited the Oting killings of 2021 in Nagaland and the ongoing conflict in Manipur to raise questions about the government’s commitment to Constitution, first-time MP Chandra Shekhar “Azad” asked whether certain sections of society in India were as free as the Constitution envisioned them to be.

J&K leaders Mehbooba, Tarigami, Masoodi oppose ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal

Opposing the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, several Jammu and Kashmir leaders claimed on Saturday (December 14, 2024) that it is actually aimed at creating a ‘one nation, one party’ situation.

Hezbollah leader says main supply line via Syria has been cut

The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants says the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria has cut a main supply line for the group but it can find other ways to bring in weapons.

U.S. officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that spearheaded the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government but is designated a foreign terrorist organization by the United States and others.

Conclude EU-India FTA to counter forces of protectionism and transactionalism, says Portuguese Foreign Minister

An early conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is necessary to “counter” the global trends of protectionism and transactionalism, Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel told The Hindu during a four-day visit to India.

Muslims will soon become majority, says Bengal Minister Hakim

A fresh controversy has erupted over remarks of West Bengal Minister and Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor Firhad Hakim who is heard saying in a video that soon “we will become majority”.

Row over Centre’s demand for payment of ₹132 crore as outstanding charges for air evacuation efforts during disasters

A bitter stand-off between the Union government and the State is unfolding with a communication sent by the Ministry of Defence on October 22 urging the Kerala government to pay up the outstanding charges of ₹132.61 crore for air evacuation operations carried out by the Indian Air Force (IAF) as part of the disaster response between 2006 and September 2024, evoking sharp reactions from the Left and the Congress leaders.  

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. File.
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Hasina involved in forced disappearances, says Bangladesh inquiry commission

In a new turn of events, the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance set up by the interim government of Bangladesh filed a report on Saturday (December 14, 2024) stating that it found the “involvement of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina” in enforced disappearances of individuals during her tenure.

Our government strengthening Constitution, Congress repeatedly wounded it after tasting blood: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (December 14, 2024) said that the Congress, having “tasted blood”, repeatedly wounded the Constitution while his government’s policies and decisions since it took office in 2014 have been aimed at boosting India’s strength and unity in line with the vision of the Constitution.

Parliamentary proceedings: Are we not part of this nation, asks Manipur MP in Lok Sabha

While Outer Manipur MP Alfred Kanngam Arthur cited the Oting killings of 2021 in Nagaland and the ongoing conflict in Manipur to raise questions about the government’s commitment to Constitution, first-time MP Chandra Shekhar “Azad” asked whether certain sections of society in India were as free as the Constitution envisioned them to be.

J&K leaders Mehbooba, Tarigami, Masoodi oppose ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal

Opposing the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, several Jammu and Kashmir leaders claimed on Saturday (December 14, 2024) that it is actually aimed at creating a ‘one nation, one party’ situation.

Hezbollah leader says main supply line via Syria has been cut

The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants says the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria has cut a main supply line for the group but it can find other ways to bring in weapons.

U.S. officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that spearheaded the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government but is designated a foreign terrorist organization by the United States and others.

Conclude EU-India FTA to counter forces of protectionism and transactionalism, says Portuguese Foreign Minister

An early conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is necessary to “counter” the global trends of protectionism and transactionalism, Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel told The Hindu during a four-day visit to India.

Muslims will soon become majority, says Bengal Minister Hakim

A fresh controversy has erupted over remarks of West Bengal Minister and Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor Firhad Hakim who is heard saying in a video that soon “we will become majority”.

Row over Centre’s demand for payment of ₹132 crore as outstanding charges for air evacuation efforts during disasters

A bitter stand-off between the Union government and the State is unfolding with a communication sent by the Ministry of Defence on October 22 urging the Kerala government to pay up the outstanding charges of ₹132.61 crore for air evacuation operations carried out by the Indian Air Force (IAF) as part of the disaster response between 2006 and September 2024, evoking sharp reactions from the Left and the Congress leaders.  

India’s D. Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and last game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, in Singapore, on December 12, 2024.
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Gukesh is youngest world chess champion

History was made on the small island of Sentosa in Singapore on Thursday (December 12, 2024), as D. Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion ever after defeating Ding Liren of China in the final game of their match. The 18-year-old from Chennai broke the record held by the Russian Garry Kasparov for nearly four decades.

India votes in favour of UN General Assembly resolution demanding immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza

India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution that demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated the demand for immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing the UN agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has moved to ban.

Six die in massive fire at hospital in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul

At least six persons, including a child and two women, perished in a massive blaze that broke out at a private four-storey hospital in Dindigul of Tamil Nadu late on Thursday night. The fire had engulfed the hospital building located on Tiruchi Road. Five of the victims, including three men, were trapped in the hospital lift and initial reports suggested they died of suffocation. Police said 32 persons were rushed to the Government Hospital and three of them were on ventilator.

Supreme Court questions U.P.’s ‘silence’ on core aspects of equality, secularism in schools

The Supreme Court on Thursday (December 12, 2024) questioned the Uttar Pradesh government’s “silence” about ensuring that schools in the State offer quality education to students by inculcating in them core constitutional principles of equality, fraternity and secularism in their campuses. A Bench headed by Justice A.S. Oka made the observation while hearing a case linked to the slapping of a Muslim boy in Muzaffarnagar by his classmates on the orders of their teacher, who peppered the abuse with communal remarks against the child.

What is Disease X and why the world should prepare for it

The recent outbreak reported in the first week of December 2024 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has claimed over 400 lives and remains unclassified, has raised concerns that it could be an instance of Disease X. This unsettling event has reignited discussions about “Disease X.” Disease X is not an actual but a hypothetical disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) coined the term in 2018 to describe an unknown pathogen that could potentially unleash a devastating epidemic or pandemic. It was conceptualised by the WHO to prepare for future outbreaks that are difficult to predict or identify.

Debate on Constitution to kick off in Lok Sabha today

The Lok Sabha will on Friday (December 13, 2024) begin a two-day debate on the Constitution to mark 75 years of its adoption. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to reply to the debate on Saturday (December 14, 2024). Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is likely to make her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha during the debate.

Bombay High Court refuses relief to Coca-Cola in 2001 adulterated beverage case 

The Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court has refused to quash criminal proceedings initiated against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited 14 years ago by the magistrate’s court in Maharashtra’s Jalna district, on charges of selling adulterated beverages. The case, pending before the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Jalna, dates back to batches of Canada Dry, a sweetened carbonated beverage, manufactured in June 2001. On July 26 of that year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected the product and found extraneous fibrous substances, particulate matter, and cobwebs inside the sealed bottles, raising quality concerns.

Over 50 students in Ratnagiri complain after exposure to fumes, JSW denies responsibility

At 2 p.m. on Thursday, around 30 students from Jaigad Vidya Mandir school, in the coastal district of Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri, complained of experiencing extreme eye irritation due to release of fumes in the air from a nearby power plant. Later in the day, the count went up to 60 that includes 53 boys, six girls, and a woman who were admitted in nearby hospitals.

Bengaluru forest cover shrinks due to encroachments, threatening ecology and water resources

A searing summer and a water crisis that shook citizens put the spotlight on the ecology of Bengaluru. Like its lakes, the forest area in Bengaluru is not able to escape the threat of encroachment. The five taluks of the bustling city – Bengaluru North, Yelahanka, Bengaluru East, Anekal, and Bengaluru South – have over 26,077 acres of forest land. According to the Karnataka Forest Ministry, over 2,665 acres of forest land in these taluks have been encroached upon. Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre made this submission in response to a question in the recently held council.

Bottom trawling by Indian fishermen must stop: Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister

The enduring fisheries conflict in the Palk Bay — which impacts fisher folk of northern Sri Lanka and daily wage fishermen of Tamil Nadu — can be decisively resolved only if the Indian side stops using the destructive bottom-trawling method, according to Sri Lanka’s Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar. The fisheries conflict has remained a key diplomatic issue between India and Sri Lanka for many years. It is likely to be discussed during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s scheduled visit to India next week.

The Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland has issued a statement threatening to “resume violent armed resistance against India”. File photo
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NSCN-IM threatens armed violence for first time after signing framework agreement in 2015

For the first time since signing a framework agreement in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has issued a statement threatening to “resume violent armed resistance against India”. The NSCN-IM warned it would resume the struggle if the Centre does not agree for third-party intervention to address its demands, which include a separate flag and constitution for the Nagas.

Minority status: Aligarh Muslim University celebrates ‘historic’ Supreme Court verdict

A wave of celebration pervaded Aligarh Muslim University after the Supreme Court judgment on Friday (November 8, 2024) affirmed the right of the central university to seek minority status. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Naima Khatoon said, “We humbly accept the judgment of the Constitution Bench and are discussing the details with our legal experts.”

Fear, intimidation will only yield unnatural peace in J&K: Omar Abdullah

Expressing satisfaction over the passage of a resolution calling for restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in the State Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday (November 8, 2024) said people “have to be partners in peace, and fear and intimidation will only yield unnatural peace” in J&K.

No power in the world can restore Article 370 in J&K: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (November 8, 2024) accused the Congress-led INDIA bloc of wanting to take the Constitution out of Jammu and Kashmir and asserted that no power in the world can restore Article 370 there.

Lokpal seeks SEBI chief’s response on conflict of interest charges

Anti-corruption watchdog Lokpal on Friday (November 8, 2024) sought an explanation from the chief of India’s stock market regulator, Madhabi Puri Buch, on the conflict of interest charges levelled against her in three separate complaints that cited a recent report from the U.S.-based shortseller firm, Hindenburg Research.

Submit tapes on Manipur CM Biren Singh’s ‘role’ in riots, Supreme Court tells Kuki group 

The Supreme Court on Friday (November 8, 2024) ordered a Kuki organisation, represented by advocate Prashant Bhushan, to produce audio tapes to substantiate its claim that Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh was instrumental in inciting and organising violencein the northeastern State which led to the loss of many lives.

Trial run of centralised PF pension system is successful, says Centre

The pilot run of the proposed Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the employees’ pension scheme (EPS) of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is successful, the Union Labour Ministry said on Friday, November 8, 2024. 

Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations in U.S.

Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies in the United States.

Notre Dame bells ring out in Paris for first time since 2019 fire

The bells of Notre Dame in Paris rang out together on Friday (November 8, 2024) for the first time since a 2019 fire that devastated the historic cathedral. 

Tata Motors Q2 consolidated net profit declines 11% to ₹3,343 cr

Tata Motors on Friday (November 8, 2024) reported Q2 consolidated net profit down 11% to ₹3,343 crore as compared with ₹3,764 crore in the year ago period.

India vs South Africa 1st T20: Scintillating Samson headlines India’s comfortable 61-run win against Proteas

Sanju Samson’s breathtaking second century was beautifully complemented by spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi as India outclassed South Africa by a whopping 61 runs in the first T20 International to go 1-0 up in the four-match series in Durban on Friday (November 8, 2024).

BCCI vs PCB spar on CT venue as Mohsin Naqvi denies receiving any official note from Indian board

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, on Friday (November 8, 2024), categorically denied receiving any formal communication from Indian cricket board on its national team not travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. 

Kite artist Jagmohan Kanojia poses with his kites made with pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and newly elected US President Donald Trump, in Amritsar on Wednesday.
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Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

Kamala Harris said Wednesday that “we must accept the results of this election” as she encouraged supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country after her loss to Donald Trump.

‘Whole world loves Modi’: Trump in a post-victory conversation with PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday (November 6, 2024) to congratulate him on his “spectacular” victory, and said he looked forward to working together with him again to further strengthen India-U.S. relations across technology, defence, energy, space and other sectors.

The fight with Ajit Pawar is real and there’s no question of reconciliation: Supriya Sule

The fight with Ajit Pawar is real and there is no question of reconciliation as he had gone out of his free will, said Baramati Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule, ending speculations of a reconciliation between Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, at The Hindu Poll Arena. She added that Mr. Sharad Pawar would not retire from politics.

Parliamentary panel on External Affairs defers discussion on Canada and China

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs deferred deliberations on Indo-Canada and Indo-China relations for the second consecutive time. On Wednesday (November 6, 2024), Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was scheduled to brief the panel headed by senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor but, as per the sources, the panel ran out of time and could not take up the deliberations.

Centre infuses equity of ₹10,700 crore in Food Corporation of India

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, on Wednesday (November 6, 2024), approved the infusion of equity of ₹10,700 crore in Food Corporation of India (FCI) by way of conversion of ‘Ways and Means Advance’ to equity in 2024-25. This will be used as working capital for the FCI in this financial year.

JPC is meeting groups with no locus standi on the Waqf issue, alleges Muslim Law Board

The opposition to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) set up to consider the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act continues to grow. Following Opposition MPs’ threat to disassociate themselves from the panel in protest over its chairman’s “unilateral decisions”, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has now expressed concern over the JPC’s alleged constitutional violations and side-stepping of the established rules.

Supreme Court directs trial courts to order payment of victim compensation in sexual assault cases

The Supreme Court has directed Sessions Courts deciding sexual assault cases to mandatorily order compensation to be paid to victims, especially if the survivors are minors and women.

Spanish region says 93 missing after devastating floods

Some 93 people are listed as missing after devastating floods ravaged southeastern Spain over a week ago, killing more than 200, regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Wednesday.

Body of One Direction star flown home to Britain

The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne, who fell to his death from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony last month, began repatriating the singer’s body to Britain on Wednesday, a police source told AFP.

UK identifies four cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa

British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of illness outside of Africa. Scientists said the risk to the public remains low. 

Bharti Telecom buys Airtel stocks worth ₹11,700 crore from Bharti family investment firm

Bharti Airtel’s promoter Bharti Telecom has purchased around 1.2 per cent shares of the company from the Bharti family’s investment firm Indian Continent Investment Limited, a regulatory filing said on Wednesday.

Gauff defeats Swiatek to reach the semifinals at the WTA Finals. Sabalenka is assured of No 1

Coco Gauff earned her second victory over Iga Swiatek in 13 career matchups, winning 6-3, 6-4 at the WTA Finals to reach the semifinals of the season-ending tournament. 

Kamala Harris speaking at a campaign rally in Philadelphia and Donald Trump at a campaign rally. File photo
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U.S. Elections 2024 voting LIVE: Americans vote in close race for the next President

Voters were deciding whether to send Republican Donald Trump back to the White House or elevate Vice President Kamala Harris to the Oval Office. As the first polls began to close in parts of Kentucky and Indiana, tens of millions of Americans added their ballots to the 84 million cast early as they chose between two candidates with drastically different temperaments and visions for the country.

Trump or Harris, India-U.S. ties, Quad will ‘only grow’, says Jaishankar

No matter what the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections, the India-U.S. relationship as well as the engagement with the Quad will “only grow”, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (November 5, 2024), as Americans began voting for the 47th U.S. President. 

Information and Broadcasting Ministry mulls treating Wikipedia as content publisher

Even as Asian News International (ANI) sues the Wikimedia Foundation over the Wikipedia entry on the news agency, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has sent a missive to the online encyclopedia’s parent, asking why it should not be treated as a publisher, and therefore directly liable for legal challenges against its content. The letter has not been released and was announced by government sources. 

Stop abuse of patent monopolies in rare diseases, say patient representatives and treatment activists 

Roche, a Swiss multinational healthcare company, is seeking a permanent injunction against Natco Pharma to prevent the introduction of a generic version of Risdiplam, a Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) drug, citing patent infringement.

India must create ‘leading’ space firms, not just service companies: ISRO chief

To be a major space power, India needs to create “leading space companies and not merely service companies,” S. Somanath, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Tuesday (November 5, 2024). For India to raise its contribution to the global space economy from the current 2% to 10% would require significant government support, he added.

Delhi govt. to start drive against burning of waste in open today

Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the Delhi government will launch a campaign on Wednesday to discourage open burning of waste. The Minister made the announcement after chairing a meeting on air pollution on Tuesday when the city’s overall air quality index (AQI) showed slight improvement even though it remained in the ‘very poor’ category.

Folk singer Sharda Sinha, voice of Chhath, dies at 72

Popular folk singer Sharda Sinha, who was undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Delhi, died on Tuesday night (November 5, 2024). She was 72.

Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract

Factory workers at Boeing voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed cash.

Solar cell manufacturing to outstrip global demand by 2024: report

By the end of 2024, global solar manufacturing capacity is likely to reach over 1,100 GW, far exceeding the demand for photovoltaic panels. The sector experienced significant growth in 2023, with solar cell, wafers and modules capacity nearly doubling in comparison with the previous year.

IPL mega auction to be held in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on November 24, 25: BCCI

The mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, the BCCI announced on Tuesday (November 5, 2024).

India takes first step to hosting Olympics and Paralympics, sends Letter of Intent for 2036 edition 

India took the first step in its attempt to host the 2036 Olympics by sending a formal Letter of Intent for the same to the IOC. While there has been no official confirmation yet, sources said that the letter was sent to the Future Hosts Commission (FHC) of the IOC on October 1. This is in continuation of the push from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hosting major multi-discipline events, including the 2030 Youth Olympics, publicly declaring India’s intention to host the 2036 Olympics during the opening ceremony of the 141st IOC session in Mumbai last year.

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the ATP Finals. First time in 23 years without a member of the Big 3

Novak Djokovic won’t defend his ATP Finals title after ruling himself out Tuesday citing an injury, leaving the season-ending event without a member of the Big Three of men’s tennis for the first time in 23 years.

Kamala Harris speaking at a campaign rally in Philadelphia and Donald Trump at a campaign rally. File photo
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U.S. Elections 2024 voting LIVE: Americans vote in close race for the next President

Voters were deciding whether to send Republican Donald Trump back to the White House or elevate Vice President Kamala Harris to the Oval Office. As the first polls began to close in parts of Kentucky and Indiana, tens of millions of Americans added their ballots to the 84 million cast early as they chose between two candidates with drastically different temperaments and visions for the country.

Trump or Harris, India-U.S. ties, Quad will ‘only grow’, says Jaishankar

No matter what the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections, the India-U.S. relationship as well as the engagement with the Quad will “only grow”, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (November 5, 2024), as Americans began voting for the 47th U.S. President. 

Information and Broadcasting Ministry mulls treating Wikipedia as content publisher

Even as Asian News International (ANI) sues the Wikimedia Foundation over the Wikipedia entry on the news agency, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has sent a missive to the online encyclopedia’s parent, asking why it should not be treated as a publisher, and therefore directly liable for legal challenges against its content. The letter has not been released and was announced by government sources. 

Stop abuse of patent monopolies in rare diseases, say patient representatives and treatment activists 

Roche, a Swiss multinational healthcare company, is seeking a permanent injunction against Natco Pharma to prevent the introduction of a generic version of Risdiplam, a Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) drug, citing patent infringement.

India must create ‘leading’ space firms, not just service companies: ISRO chief

To be a major space power, India needs to create “leading space companies and not merely service companies,” S. Somanath, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Tuesday (November 5, 2024). For India to raise its contribution to the global space economy from the current 2% to 10% would require significant government support, he added.

Delhi govt. to start drive against burning of waste in open today

Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the Delhi government will launch a campaign on Wednesday to discourage open burning of waste. The Minister made the announcement after chairing a meeting on air pollution on Tuesday when the city’s overall air quality index (AQI) showed slight improvement even though it remained in the ‘very poor’ category.

Folk singer Sharda Sinha, voice of Chhath, dies at 72

Popular folk singer Sharda Sinha, who was undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Delhi, died on Tuesday night (November 5, 2024). She was 72.

Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract

Factory workers at Boeing voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed cash.

Solar cell manufacturing to outstrip global demand by 2024: report

By the end of 2024, global solar manufacturing capacity is likely to reach over 1,100 GW, far exceeding the demand for photovoltaic panels. The sector experienced significant growth in 2023, with solar cell, wafers and modules capacity nearly doubling in comparison with the previous year.

IPL mega auction to be held in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on November 24, 25: BCCI

The mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, the BCCI announced on Tuesday (November 5, 2024).

India takes first step to hosting Olympics and Paralympics, sends Letter of Intent for 2036 edition 

India took the first step in its attempt to host the 2036 Olympics by sending a formal Letter of Intent for the same to the IOC. While there has been no official confirmation yet, sources said that the letter was sent to the Future Hosts Commission (FHC) of the IOC on October 1. This is in continuation of the push from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hosting major multi-discipline events, including the 2030 Youth Olympics, publicly declaring India’s intention to host the 2036 Olympics during the opening ceremony of the 141st IOC session in Mumbai last year.

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the ATP Finals. First time in 23 years without a member of the Big 3

Novak Djokovic won’t defend his ATP Finals title after ruling himself out Tuesday citing an injury, leaving the season-ending event without a member of the Big Three of men’s tennis for the first time in 23 years.

Security personnel keep vigil after two persons from Uttar Pradesh were shot at by militants, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, Friday, Nov 1, 2024.
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Companies from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru lead list of Indian entities facing U.S. sanctions

From the neighbourhoods of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, to Bengaluru and Hyderabad, the individuals and entities facing U.S. sanctions are scattered across the country.

Rohit Bal, czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Rohit Bal, one of India’s most celebrated fashion designers, died on Friday (November 1, 2024) at a south Delhi hospital following a heart attack, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) president Sunil Sethi said. He was 63.

Two non-locals injured after being shot at in Kashmir

Suspected militants fired upon and injured two non-local workers in central Kashmir’s Budgam on Friday evening (November 1, 2024).

India-U.S. joint special forces exercise to be held from Nov 2-22 in Idaho

A military exercise between the special forces of India and the U.S. is set to commence on Saturday (November 2, 2024) in Idaho, seeking to enhance combined capabilities in executing joint special forces operations in desert and semi-desert environment and develop interoperability.

99 cities recorded ‘poor’ air quality a day after Deepavali 

Ninety nine of the 265 cities for which Air Quality Index (AQI) data were available on the Central Pollution Control Board website reported “poor” air quality on Friday (November 1, 2024) (data for 24 hours prior to 4 p.m. on this day).

Congress slams EC, says it may take legal recourse to expunge remarks against the party

The Congress on Friday (November 3, 2024) made a sharp rebuttal to the Election Commission’s (EC) response to its complaints on the Haryana elections, saying if the poll panel’s goal is to “strip itself of the last vestiges of neutrality”, then it is doing a “remarkable job” at creating that impression.

Bangladeshi Hindus rally seeking protection

Tens of thousands of minority Hindus rallied on Friday (November 1, 2024) to demand that the interim government in Muslim-majority Bangladesh protect them from a wave of attacks and harassment and drop sedition cases against Hindu community leaders.

Maharashtra mess: rebellions, multi-cornered fights, lack of issues

With rebellions, internal squabbles within the Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), and the several nominations which have been filed, Maharashtra Assembly elections, slated to take place in a single phase on November 20, have confounded many pollsters. 

Roof collapse at Serbian railway station kills at least 13

A concrete roof above the entrance of a railway station in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad collapsed Friday (November 1, 2024), killing at least 13 people, with more feared buried under the rubble.

India shoots itself in the foot after dominating most of the day

More than 20,000 spectators thronged the Wankhede Stadium, to celebrate the festive week by supporting the Indian Test team when it needed it the most. But as the floodlights were switched on in the dying moments, 13 minutes of mayhem dampened the celebratory mood that had prevailed for the home fans for most of the day.

Security personnel keep vigil after two persons from Uttar Pradesh were shot at by militants, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, Friday, Nov 1, 2024.
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Companies from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru lead list of Indian entities facing U.S. sanctions

From the neighbourhoods of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, to Bengaluru and Hyderabad, the individuals and entities facing U.S. sanctions are scattered across the country.

Rohit Bal, czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Rohit Bal, one of India’s most celebrated fashion designers, died on Friday (November 1, 2024) at a south Delhi hospital following a heart attack, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) president Sunil Sethi said. He was 63.

Two non-locals injured after being shot at in Kashmir

Suspected militants fired upon and injured two non-local workers in central Kashmir’s Budgam on Friday evening (November 1, 2024).

India-U.S. joint special forces exercise to be held from Nov 2-22 in Idaho

A military exercise between the special forces of India and the U.S. is set to commence on Saturday (November 2, 2024) in Idaho, seeking to enhance combined capabilities in executing joint special forces operations in desert and semi-desert environment and develop interoperability.

99 cities recorded ‘poor’ air quality a day after Deepavali 

Ninety nine of the 265 cities for which Air Quality Index (AQI) data were available on the Central Pollution Control Board website reported “poor” air quality on Friday (November 1, 2024) (data for 24 hours prior to 4 p.m. on this day).

Congress slams EC, says it may take legal recourse to expunge remarks against the party

The Congress on Friday (November 3, 2024) made a sharp rebuttal to the Election Commission’s (EC) response to its complaints on the Haryana elections, saying if the poll panel’s goal is to “strip itself of the last vestiges of neutrality”, then it is doing a “remarkable job” at creating that impression.

Bangladeshi Hindus rally seeking protection

Tens of thousands of minority Hindus rallied on Friday (November 1, 2024) to demand that the interim government in Muslim-majority Bangladesh protect them from a wave of attacks and harassment and drop sedition cases against Hindu community leaders.

Maharashtra mess: rebellions, multi-cornered fights, lack of issues

With rebellions, internal squabbles within the Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), and the several nominations which have been filed, Maharashtra Assembly elections, slated to take place in a single phase on November 20, have confounded many pollsters. 

Roof collapse at Serbian railway station kills at least 13

A concrete roof above the entrance of a railway station in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad collapsed Friday (November 1, 2024), killing at least 13 people, with more feared buried under the rubble.

India shoots itself in the foot after dominating most of the day

More than 20,000 spectators thronged the Wankhede Stadium, to celebrate the festive week by supporting the Indian Test team when it needed it the most. But as the floodlights were switched on in the dying moments, 13 minutes of mayhem dampened the celebratory mood that had prevailed for the home fans for most of the day.