Rain halts Chennai Super Kings’ chase against Gujarat Titans in IPL final, pitch inspection at 11.30 PM
Chasing 215 to win, Chennai Super Kings were 4/0 in 0.3 overs as the second innings began slightly late due to mid-innings show here at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee begins all-faith harmony rally in Kolkata
Clad in her trademark white and blue bordered cotton sari with a shawl wrapped around her neck, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was seen greeting people and onlookers on both sides of the road with folded hands. Banerjee began the rally after offering puja and prayers at the iconic Kalighat temple in the city. Key Points
Economic TimesTravis Kelce is planning something special for Taylor Swift's birthday
Travis Kelce has some special plans for his girlfriend's birthday Taylor Swift's 34th birthday. The singer talked about their relationship in public a few weeks back where she shared how their relationship began. Key Points
Economic TimesRailway service begins on India-Nepal axis
Kathmandu: The operations on a section of the cross-border Jaynagar-Bijalpura-Bardibas rail line connecting India and Nepal began on Sunday. Nepal’s Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Prakash Jwala, launched the operations in Bijalpura, the Indian Embassy stated. PTI Key Points
The Tribune India10 killed in riots in restive Papua province
Jayapura: Ten people were killed and more than 20 others wounded in a riot in Indonesia’s Papua province. The riots began on Thursday afternoon in Wamena town in the Jayawijaya district of Papua, the country’s easternmost province, amid reports of a child kidnapping. Local police who had Key Points
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Inzamam-ul-Haq resigns as PCB Chief Selector amid World Cup debacle; netizens ask, 'Is Babar Azam next?'
The Men in Green began their campaign with two solid wins but cracked after that in the following four matches. Pakistan's back-to-back defeats in the last four matches have dashed their hope for a semifinal spot. Key Points
Business TodayGermany’s train drivers go on 24-hour strike over demands of pay increase
The strike by the GDL union began on Thursday at 10 p.m. (2100 GMT) for passenger services and will continue until 10 p.m. (2100 GMT) on Friday. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesDead or Alive? The Hunt for a Ukrainian Soldier Missing on a Chaotic Battlefield
Ruslan Finchuk, a Ukrainian senior sergeant and experienced soldier, was last seen in enemy territory under machine gun fire. His unit told his wife he was missing, presumed dead. Key Points
mintCSK vs GT: As IPL final match gets postponed due to rain, Twitter is flooded with memes
Rain began during the toss and went on for over two hours. It stopped for a while but a second downpour washed out the day, leaving all the cricket fans disappointed. Key Points
Economic Times11 years ago, D in my PAN turned 0. I'm still fighting lakhs in tax bill
Read about the author's decade-long battle with the income tax department due to a typo in their PAN card. Learn how they navigated the challenges and sought refunds for the tax deducted at source. Key Points
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Odisha cash haul set to be India's ‘highest-ever’ as I-T raids intensified
The raids on Boudh Distillery Private Limited began in Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal on Wednesday. The company is linked to Congress MP Dheeraj Sahu. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesFed rate pause powers Indian shares to weekly gains
By Bharath Rajeswaran BENGALURU (Reuters) -Indian shares began November on a positive note, snapping a two-week losing streak, supported by the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate pause which triggered a rise Key Points
ThePrintSam Bankman-Fried Built a Crypto Paradise in the Bahamas—Now He's a Bad Memory
FTX staff lived the high life in the Bahamas. Following the exchange's high-profile collapse, the country is trying to rebuild its reputation. Key Points
WIREDMusk's X illegally fired worker over tweet protesting office return, NLRB alleges - Bloomberg
Elon Musk's X illegally fired an employee in retaliation for her internet posts challenging its return-to-office policy, the U.S. labor board alleged in its first-ever formal complaint against the company, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Key Points
ReutersIN PICS | 5 months of Manipur crisis with violence, deaths and protests
It has been 5 months since the ethnic violence in Manipur began. The conflict continues to deepen as tensions flare between the Meitei and Kuki communities, with no justice in sight despite deaths and hate crimes. Key Points
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Five people, all in their 20s, shot outside supremarket in Seattle
The shooting began in the parking of King Donuts in South Seattle. The shots were fired at a community outreach event in the parking lot. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesChina's state planner praises Tencent, Alibaba as attitude towards tech shifts
China's state planner on Wednesday praised Tencent (0700.HK) and Alibaba (9988.HK) in a statement detailing a study it had done on platform firms, in the latest sign authorities are warming up to the technology sector after a nearly three-year crackdown. Key Points
ReutersRandom New York City shooting spree by man on scooter claims 86-year-old's life
The shootings began just before 11:30 a.m., when the 86-year-old was shot multiple times in the Richmond Hill area. He later died at a hospital. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesGovernment holds all-party meet on Manipur
An all-party meeting, convened by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, began in New Delhi on June 24 to discuss the prevailing situation in Manipur. Nearly 120 people lost their lives and over 3,000 have been injured ever since the ethnic violence broke out in the state on May 3. Key Points
The HinduReal-life Sheldon Cooper? 14 year old joins Elon Musk's SpaceX as a software engineer
A 14-year-old is all set to join Elon Musk's space exploration company Space X. And if that reminds you of Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon, you are not alone. Key Points
India Today
WTC Final, Day 1: Head's 146 not out, Smith's unbeaten 95 put Australia in driver's seat against India
The day began with India bowling first, under overcast skies and fielding a four-man fast-bowling attack, with Ravichandran Ashwin's exclusion becoming a huge talking point. They succeeded initially by reducing Australia to 76/3. Key Points
Economic TimesMarkets rebound in early trade amid foreign fund inflows, rally in U.S. equities
Equity benchmark indices began the trade on a firm note on Monday amid continuous foreign fund inflows and rally in the U.S. equities. Key Points
The HinduA one-man team for a cleaner democracy
A man is seen pushing a poster on wheels through the streets of Bagalkot and speaking at street corners. This is the typical way in which Nagaraj Kalakutagar campaigns, for himself. He is an Independent candidate with the symbol of “A pair of slippers”. Key Points
The HinduEruption at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano stops after 61 days
Kilauea began erupting again Jan. 5 after scientists detected a glow within Halemaumau Crater. Key Points
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