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"It was a must-win for us": MI Cape Town's Jason Smith after his side's first victory of SA20 2026

Cape Town, Jan. 8 -- As MI Cape Town edged past Joburg Super Kings (JSK) revised target of 128 with four balls remaining to claim their much-needed first victory of the SA20, Jason Smith who slammed 2... Read More


ED arrests CEO of The Green Billions Limited in Rs 47.32 crore money laundering case

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has arrested Prateek Kanakia, CEO of The Green Billions Limited (TGBL), in connection with alleged money-laundering case invol... Read More


Turkman Gate Stone Pelting Case: Court sends 5 accused to judicial custody, bail hearing tomorrow

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- A Delhi court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of five accused, Mohd Kaif, Kasif, Areeb, Adnan and Sameer, by 13 days in connection with the Turkman Gate stone-pelting ca... Read More


Taiwan's President responds to China's sanctions, citing clear divide between Taiwan, PRC

Taipei, Jan. 8 -- Taiwan's President William Lai condemned China's newest sanctions against senior Taiwanese officials, saying the move only highlights that China has no jurisdiction over Taiwan, as r... Read More


UIDAI launches 'Udai', official Aadhaar Mascot, to boost public awareness of Aadhaar services

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Thursday launched the Aadhaar mascot, 'Udai', as a new resident-facing communication companion designed to simplify public ... Read More


China's ongoing repression draws global pushback as Uyghur advocacy intensifies

Washington, Jan. 8 -- The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its monthly brief, highlighting advocacy networks worldwide that are seeing a surge in coordinated political engagement, remembrance ... Read More


GST cut on air purifiers lies solely within GST Council's domain: Centre tells Delhi HC

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- In a detailed counter affidavit filed before the Delhi High Court, the Union government has firmly opposed the plea seeking a reduction of GST on air purifiers, asserting that cla... Read More


Republic Day Celebrations 2026: Veer Gatha 5.0 witnesses record participation of 1.92 crore students

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Project Veer Gatha 5.0, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education as part of Republic Day celebrations, has received an overwhelming response. Th... Read More


NCB busts cross-border drug racket near Indo-Myanmar border, seizes 7.3 Kg heroin; two held

Imphal, Jan. 8 -- In a major blow to international drug trafficking networks operating along the Indo-Myanmar border, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized 7.312 kg of high-grade heroin and ar... Read More


"Thorough investigation should be conducted, people should cooperate": BJD President on Odisha bomb threats

Odisha, Jan. 8 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and former Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, on Thursday expressed his concerns over the bomb threats received at multiple district courts in the... Read More