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10:54 AM

Rupee surges 10 paise to 73.66 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee surges 10 paise to 73.66 against US dollar in early trade

10:42 AM

Here are the key events behind China's investigation into Alibaba Group

China has launched an investigation into Alibaba Group for suspected monopolistic behaviour and will summon its Ant Group to meet in coming days, regulators said, in the latest blow for Jack Ma's e-commerce and fintech empire. Read on...

10:36 AM

I don't regret my association with Congress, says Urmila Matondkar

Actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar, who recently joined the ruling Shiv Sena, has said she does not regret her brief association with the Congress and has high regard for that party's leadership.

 

Talking to PTI, Matondkar said one-year of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government headed by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has been "brilliant", and taking care of people's welfare amid COVID-19 and natural disasters was a big task.

 

Matondkar (46) also said she is a "people's actor" and will work hard to become a "people's politician". Read on...

9:57 AM

Delhi temperature update: 7.5 degree C temperature was recorded in Delhi's Palam at 8:30 am today

7.5 degree C temperature was recorded in Delhi's Palam at 8:30 am today, which is likely to rise by 0.4 degree C during next 24 hours. Safdarjung recorded 4.5 degree C temperature which is likely to rise by 0.5 degree C during next 24 hours: India Meteorological Department

9:37 AM

BCCI to decide on two new IPL teams from next season in AGM today

The BCCI will hold its Annual General Meeting today to discuss the induction of two new IPL franchises besides the appointment of India's ICC representative and three new national selectors.

 

Also on the agenda is the election of a new vice-president. As per norm, the BCCI has sent a 23-point agenda to all affiliated units 21 days prior to the holding of the AGM.

 

The most significant point is seeking approval for two new teams to make it a 10-team IPL.

9:05 AM

Under the Biden-Harris plan, community college in US will be free, tweets President-elect Joe Biden

8:26 AM

No difficulties for Russia under Joe Biden presidency: Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the situation will not get worse for Russia during the Biden administration.

 

"With regard to the statement that the leadership in the United States is changing and it will be more difficult for us, I don't think this will be the case. Things will remain the same," Putin said at a joint meeting of the country's State Council and the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects on Wednesday, Xinhua news agency reported. Read on...

8:10 AM

Air India's Kolkata-Hyderabad flight returns soon after taking-off due to technical reasons, CJI onboard

Air India's Kolkata-Hyderabad flight returned back soon after taking off & declared full emergency due to technical reasons yesterday. Chief Justice of India was on board the flight. He will depart for Hyderabad today: Kolkata Airport Director

8:06 AM

Parliament dissolved, Israel heads for 4th elections within 2 years

Experts said that a new general election may turn to an internal fight for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the coalition government collapsed, leading the country to the fourth elections within two years.

 

The government, formed just seven months ago, was plagued by consistent infighting. As the deadline for the approval of an annual budget passed on midnight, Israel's parliament, the Knesset, automatically dissolved. Elections are set for late March 2021, Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday. Read on...