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January 15, 2025 9:19 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extend wishes on 77th Army day

President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, commended the Indian Army for its unparalleled contributions to national security, its commitment to combating terrorism, and its dedication to encouraging peace and prosperity in t...

Smoke, rising over the destroyed and heavily damaged residential areas following the Israeli attacks on Gaza, is seen from Sderot, Israel on January 14, 2025. Photo by Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images

January 15, 2025 5:15 PM

Gaza ceasefire still elusive as negotiators try to hammer out deal

Negotiators were trying to hammer out the final details of a complex, phased ceasefire in Gaza on Wednesday after marathon talks in Qatar aiming to end a conflict that has inflicted widespread death and destruction and upended the Middle East. Mor...

A police vehicle stops at the entrance to the presidential residence of Yoon Suk Yeol, as police and investigators stand guard, in Seoul, South Korea, on January 15, 2025. Photo by Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty Images

January 15, 2025 8:32 AM

South Korean investigators arrest impeached President Yoon, ending weeks-long standoff

South Korean authorities arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over insurrection allegations, with the embattled leader saying he agreed to comply with investigations to avoid "bloodshed", ending weeks of tense political standoff. ...

January 14, 2025 5:31 PM

Jasprit Bumrah named ICC Men’s Player of the month for December 2024

Indian pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2024, following a string of extraordinary performances during India’s tour of Australia. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the acco...

January 14, 2025 4:59 PM

MHA approves expansion of CISF with two new battalions

In a bid to strengthen the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the formation of two new battalions. The expansion aims to boost the CISF's capacity to meet increasing security demands and bolster...

January 14, 2025 3:44 PM

US Justice Dept releases report on Trump attempt to overturn 2020 election

The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday released Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election, the last act of a prosecutor whose historic criminal cases were thwarted by Trump's November election vi...

January 14, 2025 2:15 PM

India and Spain to celebrate 2026 as ‘dual year’ highlighting culture, tourism, and AI: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his official visit to Spain, announced that 2026 will be marked as a 'dual year' between India and Spain to celebrate culture, tourism, and advancements in artificial intelligence. Addressing members of...

January 14, 2025 1:23 PM

Net direct tax collections surge 16% to ₹16.90 lakh crore in FY25

India’s net direct tax collections recorded a robust 15.88% jump to ₹16.90 lakh crore during April 1, 2024–January 12, 2025, compared to the same period of the previous financial year, according to the latest figures compiled by the Income Tax ...

January 14, 2025 12:51 PM

India’s GDP growth likely to reach 6.7% next fiscal: Crisil

India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to improve to 6.7% in the next fiscal year (FY25), according to a Crisil Intelligence report. The report noted that a sustained decline in food inflation, combined with stable non-food inflat...

January 14, 2025 11:42 AM

Biden defends foreign policy record despite ongoing crises

Outgoing President Joe Biden sought to burnish his foreign policy record on Monday and said U.S. adversaries are weaker than when he took office four years ago despite global crises that remain unresolved. A week before handing over to President-ele...