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5:07 PM

BJP has started counting its days: Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav

Taking a dig at the Prime Minister Modi's comment in the national executive meeting that there are only 400 days left for the 2024 elections, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav said here on Wednesday that the ruling BJP has started counting its days and would not last a day more in power.

5:03 PM

Geopolitical instability raises threat of 'catastrophic' cyberattack in two years: WEF report

Cybersecurity is increasingly influencing how and where businesses invest and a vast majority believe that global geopolitical instability is likely to lead to a catastrophic cyberattack in the next two years.

According to a report released here on Wednesday by the World Economic Forum at its Annual Meeting 2023, half of the companies surveyed feel the current landscape is making them re-evaluate the countries in which their organisation does business.

5:01 PM

PM Modi has replaced politics of privileged with prominence to people: Naqvi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has replaced the "politics of the privileged" with "prominence to people", senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Wednesday, a day after Modi asked the party members to reach out to every section of the society, including minorities.

The prime minister has defeated the "deceit of appeasement politics" with the determination towards development with dignity, Naqvi said.

4:26 PM

IL 38 aircraft of Indian Navy to fly first and last time over Kartvya Path on Republic Day

After completing 44 glorious years of service to the nation, IL 38 aircraft of the Indian Navy will be flying over the Kartvya Path for the first and last time on Republic Day this year.


The Republic Day fly-past will comprise 45 Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, one from the Indian Navy and four helicopters from the Indian Army, said Wing Commander Indranil Nandi.

4:17 PM

US, India's absence in regional trade deals will make China to up its role in trade

The absence of the US and India from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region's major trade agreements is likely to limit their ability to reap economic benefits while China will increase its role as the regional focus for trade, said Moody's Investors Service in a report.

"While APAC trade has flourished under the auspices of a rules-based international order, the inception of major regional trade agreements and the absence of the US and India from these accords will increase China's centrality to regional trade," Moody's said.

2:42 PM

50 aircraft to take part in Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, says IAF

Fifty aircraft will take part in the Republic Day celebrations at the Kartavya Path and will include the Navy's IL-38 which will be showcased at the event for the first and perhaps the last time, a senior IAF official said.

IL-38 is a maritime reconnaissance aircraft of the Indian Navy that has served for nearly 42 years, he said

2:41 PM

BJP is double-faced: Mamata in Meghalaya

BJP is double-faced, says something during elections, does something else after polls: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Meghalaya

2:15 PM

Dutee Chand tests positive for prohibitive substance

India's top sprinter Dutee Chand tests positive for prohibitive substance, handed provisional suspension, reports PTI

2:12 PM

Don't know about protest: WFI Assistant Secy

1:56 PM

Helicopter crash near Kyiv kills 16, including Ukraine interior minister

Ukraine interior minister killed in Kyiv region helicopter crash, AFP reported quoting police

1:55 PM

India open for business 24/7: Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday said India is open for business round the clock and so is the Indian government, as she invited global businesses to tap the huge potential available in the country.

"We believe in working in partnership with the industry and every other stakeholder," the minister said.

1:34 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Saansad Khel Mahakumbh in UP's Basti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the second phase of Saansad Khel Mahakumbh 2022-23 organised in Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing.

"Delighted that a grand Khel Mahakumbh has been organised here. This'll give an opportunity for local sportspersons to fly. I've been told that around 200 MPs of India oragnised such events in their constituencies," said PM Modi

1:15 PM

Wrestlers protest against Wrestling Federation of India alleging 'harassment'

1:00 PM

AAP MLA alleges corruption in recruitment for nursing, says DCP took no action

12:54 PM

Delhi traffic police issues advisory in view of R-Day parade rehearsals

Traffic restrictions will be in place on Kartavyapath from 10:15 am to 12:30 pm on January 18, 20 and 21 in view of Republic Day parade rehearsals, police said on Wednesday.

The traffic police requested motorists to observe traffic rules and road discipline and follow directions of personnel deployed at all intersections. It also asked people to plan their journeys to avoid inconvenience.

The traffic advisory suggested routes to be taken for commuting from north to south Delhi and vice versa.