United Cup: Rybakina puts Kazakhstan on brink of semis; Machac takes Czechia closer to QFs
Elena Rybakina put Kazakhstan one win away from the 2025 United Cup semifinals with a commanding 6-3, 6-1 victory over Germany’s Laura Siegemund in the first match of the tournament’s knockout stages. Group C winners Kazakhstan are now 6-1 in matches this week,
Space economy to grow nearly 5 times to $44 billion in next decade: Minister
The Indian space economy is set to grow nearly 5 times from $8.4 billion to around $44 billion in the next decade, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, has stressed. Investments in the sector reached Rs 1,000 crore
Autopsy reveals struggle not suicide, but murder, say parents of OpenAI whistleblower
The parents of Indian-American techie Suchir Balaji, who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on December 14, 2024, have rejected the official suicide ruling, alleging that their son was murdered. Suchir, a former OpenAI employee, had made headlines for his whistleblowing
Iraq war WMD intelligence wrong: Former Australian PM
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has admitted that intelligence about weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) that led to the Iraq War was wrong. Howard on Wednesday said it was disappointing that searches failed to detect weapons of mass destruction in Iraq but
Bumrah captain, Jaiswal other Indian in Cricket Australia’s Test team of 2024
Cricket Australia has named India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah as captain of the Men’s Test Team of the Year 2024. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is the other Indian included in the diverse playing XI, which features players from six countries. Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey and
Statesman of great vision: PM Modi pays tribute to former US Prez Jimmy Carter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of former USA President Mr. Jimmy Carter. A statesman of
Football: AC Milan appoint Sergio Conceicao as head coach
AC Milan have announced the appointment of Sergio Conceicao as the head coach of the club on a contract valid until June 2026, following the sacking of Paulo Fonseca. “AC Milan announces that Sergio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceicao has been appointed as the
State funeral of former US President Jimmy Carter to be held on Jan 9
The official state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter will be held on January 9 in Washington D.C., the same day as a national day of mourning announced by President Joe Biden on Sunday. Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy for Carter,
Commitment to humanitarian assistance, disaster relief remains strong: Quad marks 20th anniversary
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), a strategic alliance of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, is celebrating 20 years of cooperation. Established in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the Quad has evolved into a significant platform that supports
US court upholds $5 million verdict against Trump in sexual abuse case
A US federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s decision ordering former President Donald Trump to pay $5 million for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The verdict, reached after a nine-day civil trial in New York last year, found Trump
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reach divorce settlement after eight years
Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have reached a settlement in their divorce after eight years of legal battles. The pair finalized their terms and signed off on the split on December 30, reports Variety. Jolie’s lawyer, James Simon, issued a statement
Cobolli, Paolini guide Italy to United Cup quarterfinals
Flavio Cobolli made a remarkable comeback from the brink of defeat, saving a match point, as Italy swept France to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the United Cup. Cobolli triumphed over Frenchman Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6(8), 6-2. Humbert won his first
ABVP wins majority in DUSU Executive Council elections
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) candidates won six out of the 11 seats in the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) Executive Council elections held on Sunday. A total of 103 out of 135 representatives who cast their votes in the EC polls chose
EAM Jaishankar offers condolences to S. Korea’s plane crash victims
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed grief on Monday and offered condolences to the families of over 170 people who died in a plane crash at South Korea’s Muan International Airport. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “Deeply saddened by
Jimmy Carter, the third US president to visit India, dies at 100
Former US President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100. He was the oldest living president of all time and the third US president to visit India. Carter passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia. He had been suffering
EAM Jaishankar to visit Doha today, meet Qatari PM
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The MEA in an official statement said that during his visit, the
World leaders pay tribute to former US president Jimmy Carter
World leaders and US politicians have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday. Carter, who as president brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian
CM Mamata Banerjee in Sandeshkhali today
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be visiting Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district on Monday, marking her first visit since the sexual harassment controversy broke out earlier this year. Several local women had made allegations of sexual harassment and land grabbing
Punjab government should not misuse police, stand with us: Farmer leader
Samyukt Kisan Morcha chief Sarwan Singh Pandher on Monday urged the Punjab government not to “misuse” its power against farmers and instead support them in their fight to push their demands. Farmers in Punjab staged a statewide shutdown, ‘Punjab Bandh,’ on Monday, significantly
CES 2025: AI-powered tech to dominate world’s biggest electronics trade show
South Korean companies are set to showcase their advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at CES 2025, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT trade show, scheduled to open in Las Vegas next week. Major home appliance companies like Samsung Electronics Co. and LG