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Japanese court sentences man who shot former PM Shinzo Abe to life imprisonment

Japanese court sentences man who shot former PM Shinzo Abe to life imprisonment

Shinzo Abe, one of Japan's most influential politicians, was serving as a regular lawmaker after leaving the prime minister's job when he was killed in 2022 while campaigning in the western city of Nara. It shocked a nation with strict gun control. Tokyo: A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced a man who admitted assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life imprisonment, according to NHK public television. The case has revealed decades of cozy ties between Japan's governing party and a controversial South Korean church. Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, earlier pleaded guilty to killing Abe in July 2022 during…
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New four-lane highway to transform connectivity in Eastern UP, check details here

New four-lane highway to transform connectivity in Eastern UP, check details here

To be constructed on National Highway-727B from Sikandarpur to Ballia, this four-lane road will run an approximate distance of 34 kilometres and will be equipped with paved shoulders on both sides. Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is improving its infrastructure at a rapid pace. Continuing with its spree of projects, the state will get a major infrastructural boost as the central government will facilitate the construction of a new four-lane highway, which will establish a direct and fast connection between three important districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. In this regard, Union Minister for Road…
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England announce playing XI for first ODI vs Sri Lanka, recall opening batter after 776 days

England announce playing XI for first ODI vs Sri Lanka, recall opening batter after 776 days

England have named their playing XI, a day before the first ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka, to be played on January 22. Harry Brook will lead the side in the 50-over format, even as his eyes will be on the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting from February 7. Colombo: England have named their playing XI for the first ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka starting on January 22. The match will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the venue which is also slated to host the T20 World Cup 2026 matches next…
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Canada PM Mark Carney slams US policies under Trump, says rules-based order was a lie

Canada PM Mark Carney slams US policies under Trump, says rules-based order was a lie

Mark Carney said that the recent crises in finance, health, energy and geopolitics have exposed the dangers of deep global interdependence. โ€œGreat powers have begun using economic integration as weapons," he said. Davos: In a strong rebuke of American actions and policies under President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said โ€œgreat powersโ€ have started using tariffs as weapons, and that the old order is not coming back. Carney said this while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos and added that the rules-based order was partially false. Hereโ€™s what Canada PM Mark Carney said โ€œLet me be…
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Budget 2026: Financial sector seeks capital easing, credit push and policy stability

Budget 2026: Financial sector seeks capital easing, credit push and policy stability

Industry experts said the next phase of growth will depend not just on expanding access to financial services, but on improving the quality of credit, the sustainability of financial institutions and last-mile delivery. New Delhi: As the Union Budget 2026 draws closer, stakeholders across the financial sector have urged the government to roll out policy measures aimed at strengthening the financial system by easing capital constraints, encouraging responsible credit growth and expanding financial inclusion. Industry experts said the next phase of growth will hinge not only on wider access to financial services but also on improving credit quality, ensuring the…
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Daryl Mitchell trumps Virat Kohli to become top batter in ICC ODI rankings after blockbuster India series

Daryl Mitchell trumps Virat Kohli to become top batter in ICC ODI rankings after blockbuster India series

Daryl Mitchell has become the top batter in the latest ICC ODI rankings, trumping Virat Kohli, after smashing 352 runs, including centuries in the last two matches of the series. Kohli has slipped to second place despite scoring a majestic ton in the final ODI in the losing cause. New Delhi: New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell is the new number one batter in the latest ICC ODI rankings. He smashed centuries in the second and third ODIs against India and was expected to overtake Virat Kohli in the rankings despite the latter smashing a majestic, hard-fought ton in the final…
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Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s PM, joins Trump’s ambitious ‘Board of Peace’ despite initial Turkey concerns

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s PM, joins Trump’s ambitious ‘Board of Peace’ despite initial Turkey concerns

Netanyahu's team initially objected to Turkey's role as a regional foe but greenlit the invitation from Trump. Joining Israel are confirmed participants UAE, Morocco, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Hungary, Argentina, and Belarus. Jerusalem: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to participate in US President Donald Trump's newly formed Board of Peace, reversing earlier reservations from his office about Turkey's inclusion on the executive committee. The announcement, confirmed on Wednesday (January 21), positions Israel among the first nations backing Trump's expanded vision for global conflict mediation, with further details slated for Davos. From Gaza ceasefire to global ambition Originally conceived as a…
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665% return in 2 years: Real estate stock in focus as company allots 5 lakh equity shares

665% return in 2 years: Real estate stock in focus as company allots 5 lakh equity shares

The stock's 14-day relative strength index (RSI) is 82.46. For the uninitiated, a level above 70 is considered overbought or overvalued, and below 30 is defined as oversold or undervalued. Mumbai: Shares of RDB Infrastructure and Power are in focu as the company has informed exchanges about the allotment of 5 lakh equity shares on conversion of warrants. Amid this update, the stock started the trading session in the green at Rs 73.40 against the previous close of Rs 73.35 on the BSE. During the day, the stock touched its intraday high and low of Rs 76 and 58.75 respectively.…
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Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif inaugurates ‘fake’ Pizza Hut outlet in Sialkot; company reacts

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif inaugurates ‘fake’ Pizza Hut outlet in Sialkot; company reacts

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif is being trolled on social media after he inaugurated a fake Pizza Hut franchise in Sialkot. People are making fun of Pakistan after this incident came to light. Islamabad: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif became a laughing stock on social media after inaugurating what was later revealed to be an unauthorised Pizza Hut outlet in Sialkot, triggering embarrassment for the country.ย Photos and videos shared on social media showed Khawaja Asif attending a formal inauguration ceremony at the outlet on Tuesday, complete with a ribbon-cutting, floral decorations and a small gathering of attendees. The outlet featured…
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After bagging project under PM Surya Ghar scheme, this renewable stock in focus again, check details

After bagging project under PM Surya Ghar scheme, this renewable stock in focus again, check details

The stock is trading lower than the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day and 200-day moving averages. Its 14-day relative strength index (RSI) is 17.87. Mumbai: Shares of Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd, an NSE-listed company that develops tech-enabled EV charging solutions, are in focus after the company informed exchanges that it has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary. Following this, the stock started the session flat at Rs 65.85, even as benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade amid heightened geopolitical tensions, weak global markets, and persistent foreign fund outflows that rattled investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex…
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