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Russia’s relentless attacks have crippled Ukraine’s energy system and even though Moscow has agreed to pause its attacks until 1 February, the country’s electricity grid is still under greater pressure.The blackouts come amidst a biting winter – with temperatures expected to drop as low as minus 30C in the next few days.And yet in a display of a remarkable resilience, some residents in Kyiv who have no heating and power at home have decided to throw a party on the frozen Dnipro river. The BBC’s Abdujalil Abdurasulov spoke to locals who he said had gathered to send a message to…

David Bown is now cared for by his parents, after he suffered irreversible neurological damage following the operation to remove a brain tumour. (Pix via Brabners / SWNS) A Warwickshire man is suing an NHS trust after a series of medical failings left him with permanent brain and sight damage and dependent on his parents for daily care. David Bown, 41, was prescribed chemotherapy for more than eight years despite clinical guidance recommending treatment for no more than six months in cases like his.Bown, a former IT systems manager and keen football coach from Atherstone, Warwickshire, was treated at University…

Abhishek Sharma can change the complexion of a game in the PowerPlay itself. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: RITU RAJ KONWAR A subcontinental rivalry overshadowing a global cricket tournament is again at play as the ICC Twenty20 World Cup is all set to commence during the weekend. The political undercurrents that simmer in matches involving India and Pakistan is being strongly felt in Group A.The strident voices from across the Wagah border insist that the big clash between the neighbours at Colombo on February 15 is a non-starter. Just as the ICC, BCCI and PCB buckle down, Group A isn’t…

Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona booked last-16 places in the Champions League on Wednesday (January 28, 2026), as holders Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid missed out on the top eight.Premier League champions Liverpool thrashed Qarabag 6-0 in the eighth and final round of league-phase matches at Anfield to finish third in the 36-team table behind already-qualified Arsenal and Bayern Munich.They were joined in the last 16 by Tottenham, Barca, Chelsea, Sporting Lisbon and Man City.But holders PSG will have to go through the knockout play-off round, as they did en route to glory last season, after a 1-1 home draw…

Off-field issues are at the core of Krishan Bahadur Pathak being dropped for the FIH Pro League. | Photo Credit: File photo: K. MURALI KUMAR A day after ‘resting’ certain senior players for the FIH Pro League, Hockey India is categorical that it is not the end of the road for Manpreet Singh and others. The Hindu had already reported that the decision to exclude Manpreet Singh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak from the 33-member core probables for the Pro League next month had more to do with off-field issues than anything else. As the seniormost players in the side both…

Australia’s Olivia Gadecki and John Peers celebrate after defeating France’s Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard in the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, on January 30, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Wildcards John Peers and Olivia Gadecki became the first team to retain the Australian Open mixed-doubles title since 1988-89 when they outlasted French pair Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard on Friday (January 30, 2026).They came through 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 on Rod Laver Arena to deny France a first mixed-doubles crown at a Grand Slam since Roland Garros in 2004.It was a third Slam mixed-doubles…

Olympics and Worlds medallist Mirabai Chanu set three new National records as she totalled 205kg to win the women’s 48kg title on the opening day of the National weightlifting championships here on Wednesday. Ahead of this year’s Asian championships, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, 31-year-old Mirabai – who dropped down to 48kg following the rejig in weight classes last year and claimed a silver at the World championships in Forde, Norway, with an aggregate of 199kg (snatch 84kg, clean and jerk 115kg) – equalled her personal best total which she had achieved in 49kg at the 2021 Asian championships in…

Some days feel like they’re made for you, and this is one. The Moon supports your public image, and Jupiter adds a touch of luck, so you may receive honour and respect in society, even through a simple compliment or public appreciation.Still, the day carries a strange mix. Happiness sits beside confusion. You might second guess yourself, then suddenly feel sure again. Don’t worry, it’s just Mercury pulling your thoughts in two directions.Love and Relationship:You may appear calm, but your mind keeps calculating. That can make your partner feel you’re distant. Speak plainly. A small heartfelt line during dinner can…

Sebi New Delhi, Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the ‘fit and proper person’ framework governing market intermediaries, aiming to bring greater procedural clarity and fairness to the regulatory process.In its consultation paper, Sebi has suggested amendments to Schedule II of the Intermediaries Regulations, 2008, which deal with the ‘Fit and Proper Person’ criteria applicable to intermediaries, their key management personnel (KMPs), and persons in control. Under this, the regulator has proposed to clearly codify the right to a hearing, refine the scope of disqualifying events, and reduce regulatory uncertainty for applicants and intermediaries. The regulator…

Srinagar, Feb 05: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday stated in the Legislative Assembly that the de-addiction OPD services are functional in all 20 districts of Union Territory. It added that IPD services are available in all nine Government Medical Colleges (GMCs), catering to both male and female patients.These details were provided in response to a starred question raised by MLA Devyani Rana on existing government-run/government-aided and empanelled private/NGO run drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centres.In reply, the government said that drug de-addiction services are being strengthened across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir under the Health & Medical…