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In this issue

May 15, 2025

Justice BR Gavai sworn in as CJI

Likely to face cash row, Waqf Act, Places of Worship Act challenges

Justice BR Gavai sworn in as CJI

2 mins

India achieved strategic aims under ‘Operation Sindoor’, say analysts

INDIA unveiled a new national security doctrine through its Operation Sindoor and exceeded its strategic aims of destroying terrorist infrastructure and demonstrating its military superiority over Pakistan, a strategic affairs expert said on Wednesday.

India achieved strategic aims under ‘Operation Sindoor’, say analysts

2 mins

WPI inflation dips to 13-month low of 0.85 pc during April

WHOLESALE price inflation dropped to a 13-month low of 0.85 per cent in April with softening in prices of food articles, fuel and manufactured products, with experts projecting further easing in the data of next month, government data showed on Wednesday.

WPI inflation dips to 13-month low of 0.85 pc during April

2 mins

Pakistan hands over BSF jawan Purnam to India after 21 days

INDIA and Pakistan on Wednesday handed each other's border-guarding personnel captured by the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Pakistan Rangers respectively at the International Borders (IB) between the two countries, officials said.

1 min

CM Majhi flags off 'Tiranga Yatra' to honour armed forces

ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday flagged off ‘Tiranga Yatra’ or ‘Parakram Sobha Yatra’ here in honour of the Indian armed forces for exhibiting unique valour during ‘Operation Sindoor'.

CM Majhi flags off 'Tiranga Yatra' to honour armed forces

1 min

PM chairs CCS meet, first since pause in India-Pak hostilities

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, the first since the halt in the India-Pakistan military standoff, and is learnt to have discussed the security situation in the wake of the pause on Operation Sindoor.

1 min

Airspace to cyberspace: How India fought swarms of drones, wave of misinformation during conflict

DURING the four-day intense military confrontation, the Indian armed forces intercepted and neutralised swarms of Pakistani drones to push back aerial incursions, while teams of cyber warriors on ground countered digital intrusions and a wave of misinformation.

Airspace to cyberspace: How India fought swarms of drones, wave of misinformation during conflict

3 mins

Article 370, rape, bulldozer justice... India's new CJI Justice Gavai has delivered many a landmark verdict

JUSTICE Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, India's 52nd chief justice and its first Buddhist one, has layed a key role in shaping the judicial landscape, penning about 300 verdicts, including landmark rulings on constitutional issues, liberty, and perhaps most importantly against the executive's \"bulldozer justice”.

Article 370, rape, bulldozer justice... India's new CJI Justice Gavai has delivered many a landmark verdict

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Odisha reserves 11.25 pc of seats for SEBC category in higher education

THE Odisha government Wednesday decided to reserve 11.25 per cent of seats for the students belonging to the Socially and Economically Backward Class (SEBC), taking the total ratio of quota in education to 50 per cent in the state.

Odisha reserves 11.25 pc of seats for SEBC category in higher education

2 mins

Centurion University launches 'Healthcare on Wheels' to transform rural medical access in State

CENTURION University of Technology and Management, known for its commitment to community-focused innovation, has launched its flagship initiative, Healthcare on Wheels — a fully equipped mobile medical unit designed to provide essential healthcare services to remote and underserved regions of Odisha.

Centurion University launches 'Healthcare on Wheels' to transform rural medical access in State

1 min

Court reserves verdict in Patnagarh wedding gift blast case

A court in Bolangir district on Wednesday completed hearing in the 2018 Patnagarh wedding gift blast case.

Court reserves verdict in Patnagarh wedding gift blast case

2 mins

Plus II results to be declared soon, says Mass Education Minister

STUDENTS who appeared for the Plus II examinations can expect their results to be published shortly, as the process is nearing completion, confirmed School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond.

Plus II results to be declared soon, says Mass Education Minister

1 min

Security beefed up at Paradip after arrival of ship with 21 Pakistani crew members

THE Odisha Police on Wednesday bolstered security at port town Paradip after the arrival of a ship with 21 Pakistani crew members on board, officials said.

1 min

Prepare database of street hawkers, regulate them: BJD tells Odisha police

ODISHA'S opposition BJD on Wednesday urged the police to prepare a database of street hawkers and regulate them in the wake of the incident of rape of a girl involving a West Bengal based hawker.

Prepare database of street hawkers, regulate them: BJD tells Odisha police

1 min

State govt to reclaim idle industrial land in major policy overhaul initiative

IN a bold move to boost accountability and unlock land for active industrial use, Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari on Wednesday announced a sweeping initiative to reclaim government land lying unused with industries across the state.

State govt to reclaim idle industrial land in major policy overhaul initiative

1 min

Majhi govt strengthens green energy infrastructure with focus on EV stations and solar power: Dy CM KV Singh Deo

\"THE state's infrastructure is being strengthened for the construction of EV stations and solar power generation,\" said Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Wednesday, underlining Odisha’s determined stride toward renewable energy development.

Majhi govt strengthens green energy infrastructure with focus on EV stations and solar power: Dy CM KV Singh Deo

1 min

Nurturing future hockey stars at RSP's annual summer coaching camp

ROURKELA'S rich hockey tradition continues to thrive through the Annual Summer Coaching Camp 2025, organized by Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP).

Nurturing future hockey stars at RSP's annual summer coaching camp

1 min

HM Amit Shah lauds security forces for eliminating 31 Maoists

LAUDING heroic efforts of security forces in eliminating 31 Maoists at Karregutta hills, Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said security forces have achieved a historic milestone in the fight against Maoism by eliminating notorious Maoists in the biggest operation to date.

HM Amit Shah lauds security forces for eliminating 31 Maoists

1 min

2 die, 14 injured in Ganjam road accident

TWO women died and 14 others were injured after an auto-rickshaw overturned in Ganjam district, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

SDPO threatens suicide alleging mental harassment by SP

A sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) in Odisha’s Balasore district on Wednesday threatened to commit suicide for being subjected to mental harassment allegedly by the Superintendent of Police, an official said.

1 min

Minister Patra directs swift action on paddy procurement complaints

FOOD Supply and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has directed officials to ensure prompt resolution of any complaint related to paddy procurement as the Rabi harvest begins across Odisha.

Minister Patra directs swift action on paddy procurement complaints

1 min

Scheduled Tribes Commission asks Odisha govt to submit action-taken report on girl's rape in hostel

THE National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has issued a notice to the Odisha government asking it to submit within seven days a detailed action taken report on the alleged rape of a tribal girl at a state-run hostel in Koraput district.

Scheduled Tribes Commission asks Odisha govt to submit action-taken report on girl's rape in hostel

1 min

Op Sindoor was necessary to send out message that India a country of bravehearts: RSS

CARRIED out by the Indian armed forces in Pakistan in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror strike, Operation Sindoor was necessary to send out a \"clear message\" that India is a country of bravehearts like Chhatrapati Shivaji and Ahilyabai Holkar, senior RSS functionary Sunil Ambekar said on Wednesday.

Op Sindoor was necessary to send out message that India a country of bravehearts: RSS

1 min

STFI Odisha expresses concerns over MPs and MLAs' role in teacher transfers

THE School Teachers' Federation of India (STFI), Odisha unit, has raised serious concerns regarding a recent announcement by the Minister of the School and Mass Education Department.

STFI Odisha expresses concerns over MPs and MLAs' role in teacher transfers

1 min

India can become a global manufacturing, export hub for eyewear sector: Piyush Goyal

COMMERCE and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday met Peyush Bansal, Co-founder and CEO of Lenskart, and discussed how India can become a global manufacturing and export hub for the eyewear sector.

India can become a global manufacturing, export hub for eyewear sector: Piyush Goyal

1 min

Two more held in Assam for 'defending' Pak

TWO more persons have been apprehended in Assam for \"sympathising with Pakistan\", taking the total number of arrests to 58 so far in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

1 min

St Xavier's Khandagiri shines with 100 percent pass rate and stellar board results

ST. Xavier's High School, Khandagiri, has once again demonstrated academic excellence with an outstanding performance in the 2025 CBSE Class X and XII examinations.

St Xavier's Khandagiri shines with 100 percent pass rate and stellar board results

1 min

Man arrested for kidnapping four-year-old boy

A 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a four-year-old boy from his residence in Bhubaneswar, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

Assam panchayat elections results: BJP & its ally AGP win all major seats

THE ruling BJP and its ally AGP bagged all the major Zilla Parishad and Anchalik Panchayat across Assam as per the results of the panchayat elections, according to official data on Wednesday.

Assam panchayat elections results: BJP & its ally AGP win all major seats

1 min

LoP Suvendu Adhikari hits out at CM Mamata Banerjee for 'anti-BSF' remark

LEADER of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her \"negative observations” about Border Security Force (BSF) that it was not taking much initiative about the safe return of its jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw from the custody of Pakistan Rangers.

LoP Suvendu Adhikari hits out at CM Mamata Banerjee for 'anti-BSF' remark

1 min

Three members of family killed in lightning strike in Koraput

THREE members of a family, including a 13-year-old girl, were killed after being struck by lightning in Koraput district on Wednesday, police said.

1 min

Jindal Stainless launches industry-first supply chain digitalisation project

JINDAL Stainless, India’s largest stainless steel producer, has launched Project Pragati, a pioneering digital initiative to automate its production process from casting to finishing at the Hisar facility.

Jindal Stainless launches industry-first supply chain digitalisation project

1 min

Great relief for us, thank Centre for securing Shaw’s release from Pakistan custody: BSF jawan’s family

THE family members of Border Security Force constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was released by Pakistan from its custody on Wednesday, expressed immense relief and gratitude to the central government and BSF authorities for securing his return.

Great relief for us, thank Centre for securing Shaw’s release from Pakistan custody: BSF jawan’s family

2 mins

First batch of vocational training begins at Rourkela Steel Plant

THE 2025 Vocational Training programme for undergraduate engineering students commenced at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) with an orientation session held for the first batch on May 12 at the Gopabandhu Auditorium, Learning & Development (L&D) Department.

First batch of vocational training begins at Rourkela Steel Plant

1 min

How PM Modi-led NDA has curbed retail inflation better than UPA regime

Official data on Wednesday showed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government had done a much better job in controlling retail inflation - especially in food and fuel - compared to the UPA era.

2 mins

India's decisive victory in modern warfare

In the early hours of May 7, Operation Sindoor marked a powerful shift in how India deals with terrorism.

3 mins

Brahmos, Kalam & Lessons from History

We must bolster our defence capability in strategic systems through JVs with reputed global manufacturers and design and development collaborations with reputed design houses, suggests Satya Narayan Misra

4 mins

No difference in how autistic and non-autistic people communicate

A new study on Wednesday said that there is no significant difference in the effectiveness of how autistic and non-autistic people communicate, thus challenging the stereotype that autistic people struggle to connect with others.

No difference in how autistic and non-autistic people communicate

1 min

CRPF: Committed to eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026

SECURITY FORCES are undertaking \"relentless and ruthless\" operations to ensure that Naxalism is eliminated by March 31, 2026, Director General Central Reserve Police Force GP Singh said Wednesday.

1 min

Hooch tragedy: Death toll increases to 23

THE death toll in the hooch tragedy in Amritsar climbed to 23 on Wednesday, with two more residents succumbing in the Majitha area, while the number of arrests rose to 16 after two persons were held in Delhi, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

India rejected third-party intervention offer: Athawale

UNION MINISTER Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday claimed US President Donald Trump had volunteered to mediate in the military conflict between India and Pakistan but New Delhi outrightly rejected any third-party intervention.

India rejected third-party intervention offer: Athawale

1 min

Security tightened; Pak SIMs banned in Rajasthan areas

AMID concerns of espionage, the Rajasthan administration has intensified security measures along the India-Pakistan border, with authorities in Jaisalmer and Sri Ganganagar banning the use of Pakistani SIM cards.

1 min

Centre to clarify stance on Trump's remarks about mediation: Cong

AICC general secretary Sachin Pilot on Wednesday called upon the Government of India to clarify its stance on US President Donald Trump's remarks regarding mediation between India and Pakistan.

Centre to clarify stance on Trump's remarks about mediation: Cong

2 mins

Operation Sindoor marks 'milestone' in India's journey towards technological self-reliance: Defence Ministry

OPERATION Sindoor showcased the sharp rise of India's defence power and technological might as the military delivered precision strikes and neutralised Pakistani terror targets without crossing the borders, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

Operation Sindoor marks 'milestone' in India's journey towards technological self-reliance: Defence Ministry

2 mins

Why hasn't MP minister sacked for 'disgraceful remarks' against Col. Sofiya Qureshi: Congress

THE Congress on Wednesday asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not yet sacked Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his objectionable remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and said the \"atrocious\" comments reflect the BJP's “diseased mindset\".

Why hasn't MP minister sacked for 'disgraceful remarks' against Col. Sofiya Qureshi: Congress

2 mins

6G will be 100 times more powerful than 5G: Minister

THE government on Wednesday emphasised the groundbreaking potential of 6G technology, describing it as ‘100 times more powerful’ than its predecessor 5G.

1 min

Balasore Alloys posts Rs 54 cr net profit in FY'25 despite Q4 loss on commodity price volatility

FERROCHROME maker Balasore Alloys Ltd on Wednesday reported a net loss of Rs 4.6 crore for the quarter ended March 2025, compared to a net profit of Rs 30 crore in the same period last year.

1 min

Tata Power net profit rises 25 pc to Rs 1,306 cr in Q4

TATA Power on Wednesday posted a nearly 25 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,306.09 crore in March quarter of FY25, on the back of strong performance across core businesses comprising generation, transmission and distribution, and renewables.

Tata Power net profit rises 25 pc to Rs 1,306 cr in Q4

1 min

China's FDI proposals face stricter scrutiny in India amid tensions with Pakistan

THE government plans to conduct more stringent reviews of some major investment proposals from Chinese companies to invest in India, which could delay the go-ahead for these ventures, according to an NDTV Profit report.

China's FDI proposals face stricter scrutiny in India amid tensions with Pakistan

1 min

HCL-Foxconn plant reflects India’s growing maturity in semiconductor manufacturing

Tue Cabinet's approval of the HCL-Foxconn chip plant reflects India’s growing maturity in semiconductor manufacturing -- with trusted partners, strategic intent and industrial scale, industry experts said on Wednesday.

HCL-Foxconn plant reflects India’s growing maturity in semiconductor manufacturing

1 min

Markets end higher as inflation cools to 6-yr low in Apr; metal shares shine

EQUITY benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher in a volatile trade on Wednesday due to selective buying support amid easing inflation and positive global cues.

Markets end higher as inflation cools to 6-yr low in Apr; metal shares shine

1 min

Storage-backed renewable energy capacity in India to surge past 25 GW in three years

INSTALLED capacity of storage-backed renewable energy (RE) in India is likely to increase to 25-30 gigawatt (GW) by financial year 2027-28 from almost zero during 2024-25, according to a Crisil Ratings report released on Wednesday.

Storage-backed renewable energy capacity in India to surge past 25 GW in three years

2 mins

India's bioeconomy aims to reach $300 bn by 2030: Dr Jitendra Singh

INDIA'S bioeconomy has seen an exponential rise under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government -- from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024 -- and aims to reach $300 billion by 2030, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday.

India's bioeconomy aims to reach $300 bn by 2030: Dr Jitendra Singh

1 min

TN CM says guilty in Kodanad case will also be brought to justice

TAMIL NADU Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday asserted that the guilty would get appropriate punishment in the Kodanad estate heist-murder case as well, like the Pollachi case, in which all the nine accused were convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for the rest of their lives.

1 min

Andhra Legislative Council deputy chairperson quits YSRCP, joins BJP

HOURS after her resignation as deputy chairperson of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council and from the YSR Congress Party, Mayana Zakia Khanam joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Andhra Legislative Council deputy chairperson quits YSRCP, joins BJP

1 min

Remarks on Col Qureshi: MP HC orders immediate filing of FIR against Vijay Shah

THE Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed law enforcement authorities to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah following his controversial remarks concerning Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.

Remarks on Col Qureshi: MP HC orders immediate filing of FIR against Vijay Shah

1 min

Congress asks Centre to clarify India's relations with Turkey

CONGRESS on Wednesday asked the Union government to clarify the diplomatic relationship between India and Turkey following the Middle Eastern country's open support to Pakistan during the Operation Sindoor.

1 min

Need for developing robust north-south corridor in UP: CM

UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday highlighted the need for developing a robust north-south corridor to transform the state's connectivity. Emphasising that most of the existing highways and expressways in the state are concentrated along the east-west axis, he said it was now imperative to build a strong corridor linking districts from the Nepal border in the north to the southernmost parts of the state, according to a press statement.

Need for developing robust north-south corridor in UP: CM

1 min

NCP keeps political merger pot boiling; ‘will discuss if we receive proposal from NCP (SP)’

THE Ajit Pawar-led NCP on Wednesday said it was not averse to discussing a proposal of merger, if it were to be moved by the NCP (SP) faction, even though it rejected the current speculation on the likely reunion as media guesswork.

2 mins

Cabinet likely to discuss caste census report after ministers share opinion: Parameshwara

KARNATAKA Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said that the Social and Educational Survey report, popularly known as 'caste census', is likely to be discussed by the cabinet separately, once all ministers give their opinion about it in writing.

1 min

Free sand royalty receipts to be delivered to beneficiaries of housing schemes: Bawankule

MAHARASHTRA Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday directed officials to ensure that royalty receipts for free sand are delivered to beneficiaries of housing schemes within eight days, amid complaints of delays.

Free sand royalty receipts to be delivered to beneficiaries of housing schemes: Bawankule

1 min

Police inspector held for taking Rs 1 lakh bribe from trustee

THE Anti Corruption Bureau has arrested a senior inspector of Shivaji Nagar police station here while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a school trustee for initiating legal action in a dispute, an official said on Wednesday.

1 min

Andhra emerging as clean energy hub: Nara Lokesh

ANDHRA Pradesh is emerging as India's most investorfriendly clean energy hub, said state Minister Nara Lokesh ahead of the launch of the country's largest single-site renewable energy complex in Anantapur.

1 min

Akhilesh calls for setting up six new military schools in UP

SAMAJWADI Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday urged the Centre to establish six new military schools across Uttar Pradesh, citing the state's long-standing tradition of patriotism, sacrifice, and valour from the time of the freedom struggle to the present day.

1 min

Nobody can put speed-breaker in development express of Mahayuti Govt, argues Fadnavis

MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday targeted the opposition parties, saying nobody can put a speed-breaker in the development works being carried out in the state by the three ruling parties of the Mahayuti government.

1 min

Two members of Mewati gang involved in ATM thefts, cow smuggling held in Delhi outskirts

TWO members of a Mewati gang, known for its involvement in a series of ATM thefts and cow smuggling in Haryana and Rajasthan, were arrested in Delhi's outskirts, an officer said on Wednesday.

Two members of Mewati gang involved in ATM thefts, cow smuggling held in Delhi outskirts

1 min

India-Pak tension: JNU suspends MoU with Turkish Inonu University

JAWAHARLAL Nehru University has suspended an academic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turkiye’s Inonu University, citing national security considerations, officials of the university here confirmed on Tuesday.

1 min

Sirsa directs DPCC to submit 10-day action plan to tackle untreated sewage dumping into Yamuna

THE Delhi Pollution Control Bored has been directed to submit a detailed action plan within 10 days on the continued discharge of untreated sewage into the city's drains and, ultimately, into the Yamuna River.

Sirsa directs DPCC to submit 10-day action plan to tackle untreated sewage dumping into Yamuna

1 min

Judges’ appointments not public recruitment, everyone alive to shortage: Delhi High Court

THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday said the process of appointing high court judges was not akin to a \"normal recruitment\" in a “public service\" and the judicial system was alive to their shortage.

Judges’ appointments not public recruitment, everyone alive to shortage: Delhi High Court

1 min

Delhi govt plans to install 50,000 additional CCTV cameras for public safety: PWD officials

THE Delhi government's Public Works Department (PWD) has initiated the planning process for the installation of 50,000 additional CCTV cameras across the city, with an aim to enhance public safety, especially for women, officials said on Wednesday.

Delhi govt plans to install 50,000 additional CCTV cameras for public safety: PWD officials

1 min

Land-for-jobs case: Delhi court allows RJD’s Tej Pratap to travel abroad, says ‘intrinsic right’

A Delhi court on Wednesday allowed RJD supremo Lalu Prasad's son, Tej Pratap Yadav, accused in a case stemming from the alleged land-for-jobs scam to travel abroad.

Land-for-jobs case: Delhi court allows RJD’s Tej Pratap to travel abroad, says ‘intrinsic right’

1 min

Delhi Police identifies 233 spots prone to traffic jams; will share list with PWD

THE Delhi Traffic Police has identified around 233 locations across the city that are prone to traffic jams, causing inconvenience to commuters and the general public, an official said on Wednesday.

Delhi Police identifies 233 spots prone to traffic jams; will share list with PWD

1 min

MCD to launch smart, cashless parking system at Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar among 8 spots

THE Municipal Corporation of Delhi will launch digital parking solutions at eight key sites, including the Karol Bagh and Lajpat Nagar clusters, enabling seamless, cashless payments via FASTag for cars and through digital payment platforms for two-wheelers.

MCD to launch smart, cashless parking system at Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar among 8 spots

1 min

Partly cloudy sky with thunder lighting likely in Delhi: IMD

A partly cloudy sky accompanied by thunder lighting is likely in the national capital on Thursday, the Indian Meteorological Department said.

Partly cloudy sky with thunder lighting likely in Delhi: IMD

1 min

Delhi court gives Bansuri 'last opportunity' to reply in AAP leader defamation case

A Delhi court on Wednesday granted \"last opportunity\" to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj to respond in AAP leader Satyendar Jain's defamation case against her.

Delhi court gives Bansuri 'last opportunity' to reply in AAP leader defamation case

1 min

Will support efforts to deal with terrorist threat: UK on India-Pakistan conflict

THE UK stands ready to work with India and Pakistan to ensure a lasting ceasefire and will lean in to support efforts on both sides to deal with “horrendous terrorism”, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has told the British Parliament.

Will support efforts to deal with terrorist threat: UK on India-Pakistan conflict

1 min

Indian heritage Anita Anand is Canada’s new foreign minister; Sidhu given International Trade

INDO-CANADIANS Anita Anand and Maninder Sidhu have landed important portfolios in the new cabinet announced by Prime Minister Mark Carey after reshuffle.

Indian heritage Anita Anand is Canada’s new foreign minister; Sidhu given International Trade

2 mins

Military ops against India was ‘designed’ under supervision of Sharif, claims Punjab minister

THE military operation against India was “designed” under the supervision of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif, claimed a provincial minister on Wednesday.

1 min

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 60 people, including 22 children: Health Ministry

At least 22 children were killed in Gaza early Wednesday in a punishing series of Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, according to local hospitals and health officials.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 60 people, including 22 children: Health Ministry

2 mins

Military training plane crashes in central Japan, 2 crew members missing

A search was launched on Wednesday for two crew members reported missing after a Japanese air force training plane crashed soon after take off.

1 min

Chinese businesses view tariff pause with caution, uncertainty

WHILE US President Donald Trump has talked of victory after reaching a weekend deal with China to reduce the sky-high tariffs levied on each others’ goods, businesses in China are reacting to the temporary deal with caution.

1 min

US Prez Donald Trump meets with Syria’s insurgent--turned- leader in Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the first encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years and one that could mark a turning point for Syria as it struggles to emerge from decades of international isolation.

US Prez Donald Trump meets with Syria’s insurgent--turned- leader in Saudi Arabia

1 min

IMF disburses $1.023 billion tranche to Pak; to hold virtual discussions about budget

THE International Monetary Fund has disbursed a second tranche of $1.023 billion under the Extended Fund Facility programme for Pakistan, the central bank said on Wednesday.

IMF disburses $1.023 billion tranche to Pak; to hold virtual discussions about budget

1 min

It was complete madness, we were crammed into vans: Alyssa Healy recalls IPL halt

AUSTRALIA — women's team captain Alyssa Healy has shared a gripping account of the night of \"complete madness” when the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off midway in Dharamsala due to air raid sirens in neighbouring cities.

It was complete madness, we were crammed into vans: Alyssa Healy recalls IPL halt

1 min

Neeraj Chopra to compete in event in Poland on May 23

STAR Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete in the 71st ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial event in Chorzów, Poland, on May 23 following the postponement of next week's NC Classic in Bengaluru.

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Pragg draws and maintains joint lead, Gukesh loses again in Superbet Classic

INDIAN Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with Duda Jan-Krzysztof of Poland to maintain joint lead with 3.5 points but compatriot D Gukesh lost a tense battle against Alireza Firouzja of France in the sixth round of Superbet Chess Classics, a part of the grand chess tour.

Pragg draws and maintains joint lead, Gukesh loses again in Superbet Classic

1 min

‘He could be India’s next No. 4': Anil Kumble backs Karun Nair for Test comeback

AS the Indian men's cricket team braces for a period of hard transition following the retirement of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket, former captain Anil Kumble has thrown his weight behind Karun Nair for a sensational comeback.

‘He could be India’s next No. 4': Anil Kumble backs Karun Nair for Test comeback

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Test cricket would have been a 'far blander place' without Kohli: Vaughan

\"GUTTED, shocked and sad\" at Virat Kohli's sudden retirement from the longest format, former England skipper Michael Vaughan said no individual has done more for Test cricket than the star Indian batter.

Test cricket would have been a 'far blander place' without Kohli: Vaughan

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Bryce wins ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025

SCOTLAND captain Kathryn Bryce has been named as the winner of ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for April 2025 after standout all-round efforts led to her becoming the Player of the Tournament in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan.

Bryce wins ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025

1 min

Lakshya Sen bows out of Thailand Open; Aakarshi, Unnati advance

INDIAN shuttler Lakshya Sen crashed out in the opening round of the Thailand Open, while Aakarshi Kashyap and Unnati Hooda advanced after hard-fought victories in the Super 500 tournament here on Wednesday.

Lakshya Sen bows out of Thailand Open; Aakarshi, Unnati advance

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Delhi Capitals signs Mustafizur Rahman as Jake-Fraser's replacement

DELHI Capitals on Wednesday signed Bangladesh left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman as replacement for Australian batter Jake Fraser McGurk, who will not rejoin the team for the remainder of Indian Premier League after returning home due to the ongoing India-Pakistan hostilities.

Delhi Capitals signs Mustafizur Rahman as Jake-Fraser's replacement

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India have huge amount of talent to fill big shoes of Kohli and Rohit: James Anderson

ENGLAND pace great James Anderson feels India's next generation of batters have the aggression and fearlessness to step into the \"big shoes\" of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the Test team.

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