The Political and Business Daily - May 20, 2025
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May 20, 2025
PM may discuss Polavaram with Odisha chief secretary, other officials: CM
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold deliberations with the state chief secretary and other officials during which the controversial Polavaram project in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh may be discussed.
1 min
All high court judges entitled to full pension: SC
IN a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday held all high court judges, including additional judges, will be entitled to full pension and retirement benefits.
1 min
US announces visa curbs on travel agencies based in India facilitating illegal immigration
THE US said it is imposing visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies in India for knowingly facilitating “illegal immigration” to the United States.
1 min
Holiest Sikh shrine Golden Temple saved from Pakistani missiles, says Indian Army
The Indian Army showed a demonstration of how Indian air defence systems, including the Akash missile system, saved the holiest shrine of Sikhism, the Golden Temple, here and cities of Punjab from Pakistani missile and drone attacks during Operation Sindoor.
1 min
New e-Zero FIR will help nab cyber criminals with unprecedented speed: HM
THE Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), which comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs, introduced the new e-Zero FIR initiative to nab cybercriminals with unprecedented speed, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday.
1 min
Matrize Survey: Over 90 pc of respondents give thumbs up to Modi govt's war on terror
A nationwide survey conducted by IANS-Matrize News Communications has revealed an overwhelming support for the Modi government's war against terror, with more than 90 per cent respondents reposing their faith in the Centre's resolve and zero tolerance policy on acts of terrorism.
1 min
RBI okays 10 pc cap on RE investments in AIFs
THE Reserve Bank of India proposes to cap a single regulated entity's (RE) contribution to any Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) at 10 per cent of its corpus while collectively, a ceiling of 15 per cent will apply for investment by all REs in an AIF scheme, in the revised draft directions issued on Monday.
1 min
India and Pak conflict always in conventional domain, says Misri
FOREIGN Secretary Vikram Misri told a parliamentary committee on Monday that the conflict between India and Pakistan was always in the conventional domain, and there was no nuclear signalling by the neighbouring country, sources said.
1 min
Never too old to dream, says India's much loved storyteller Ruskin Bond on 91st birthday
AUTHOR, raconteur and simply one of India's most loved storytellers Ruskin Bond turns 91 on Monday, quietly rebelling against the lyrics of the song that still enchants him - \"When I Grow Too Old To Dream\".
4 mins
Indie films bring fame to country but they don't get support: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
INDEPENDENT films and directors bring fame to India but they don't get enough support once they return home from festival rounds, says actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who believes that movies by Anurag Kashyap, Payal Kapadia, and Neeraj Ghaywan have done more to crack the international market than the big Bollywood projects.
2 mins
Doctors warn against prolonged use of steroid-based eye drops, creams
AIIMS Delhi has recorded cases of children as young as 10 and hailing from arid regions suffering from glaucoma, with doctors attributing this to prolonged use of steroid-based eye drops for treatment of ocular allergies without supervision.
3 mins
Fair Point: Omar vs Mehbooba - How Kashmir's dynasts flip on India, Pakistan
An amusing side effect of Operation Sindoor is being felt in Kashmir, where two prominent political parties are trying to expose each other's allegiance to the country.
4 mins
Stakeholders brainstorm to strengthen moribund Odia film industry
IN a bid to address various aspects of the moribund Odia film industry, such as expanding the reach and promotion of Odia cinema, instituting regular State Film Awards and supporting stakeholders in the film ecosystem, a meeting was held today at the conference hall of Sanskruti Bhavan under the aegis of the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department.
1 min
3 held for duping investor of ₹10 lakh in Bhubaneswar
THREE persons have been arrested for allegedly duping an investor of Rs 10 lakh here by promising high returns on his deposits, police said on Sunday.
1 min
Body of Maharashtra engineer fished out of Odisha river, drowned while bathing
THE body of another young engineer who went missing while bathing in a river in Odisha's Cuttack was found on Monday morning, police said.
1 min
Odisha Deputy CM in Bhutan to attend labour conference
ODISHA Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Monday reached Bhutan to attend the South Asia Labour Mobility Conference, organised by the World Bank, officials said.
1 min
Odisha stands to gain significantly from the historic geo-referencing work: CEC Chairman Sidhant Das
EXPRESSING deep satisfaction over progress of the historic geo-referencing work in Odisha, Chairman of the Central Empowered Committee, Sidhant Das said Odisha has been at the forefront of implementing this project across the country with remarkable success, it will be implemented in other states.
1 min
Odisha begins process of identifying undocumented Bangladesh nationals
ODISHA Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Monday said the government has already started the process of identifying Bangladeshis staying illegally in different districts of the state.
2 mins
85 pc grievances of people resolved at public hearing session: CM Majhi
Grievances of 700 addressed; 14 received ₹13.50 lakh instantly through single window system
2 mins
Attempts to encroach Puri Jagannath temple land will not be tolerated: Shrine authorities
THE Jagannath temple administration in Odisha's Puri has said it would protect the property of the 12th-century shrine and asserted that any move to encroach temple land would not be tolerated.
2 mins
CE (S) extends critical infra support for enhanced productivity of SAIL, RSP
THE Civil Engineering (Services) [CE(S)] department at SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), has played a pivotal role in enhancing the operational efficiency and workplace environment across major units of the plant during the financial year 2024-25, said a release from RSP.
1 min
Delegation submits memorandum to MLAs
Recalls 2003 alumina refinery as a turning point for development in Kalahandi
3 mins
Radhakanta Jew temple, 1929 Baby Austin attract heritage walkers at 25th DHW
THE 25th edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) conducted a trail around the Manipur Village Radhakanta Jew Temple Sunday with around 50 participants from across Odisha.
2 mins
All-party delegation will expose Pakistan globally, says BJD RS MP Sasmit Patra
BIJU Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Monday expressed pride in being part of the all-party delegations that will represent India's firm stance on terrorism at the international level, visiting various countries to raise awareness about terrorism emanating from Pakistan and highlight the recent counter-terror operation, \"Operation Sindoor\".
1 min
International conference on 'Advanced Materials in Energy, Environment & Sustainability' held at IIT, Bhubaneswar
WITH the aim to contribute towards the promotion of renewable energy utilization, environmental restoration and adoption of sustainable practices in India, a 3-day international conference was held here.
1 min
Operation Olivia: Coast Guard’s annual drill saves 6.98 lakh Ridley turtles
IN a major boost to marine conservation, the Indian Coast Guard's (ICG) annual mission 'Operation Olivia' helped protect a record of over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha during February 2025, an official said on Monday.
1 min
VP Dhankhar: Time has come to revisit ruling on prior sanction to prosecute SC, HC judges
VICE-PRESIDENT Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday asserted “time has come to revisit\" the Supreme Court judgment that ruled prior sanction would be required to prosecute top court and high court judges, as he questioned the delay in lodging of an FIR in the cash discovery case involving high court judge Justice Yashwant Varma.
2 mins
Nuclear science needs to be harnessed for India's sustainable development: Dr. Tyagi
NUCLEAR science has to be harnessed in all possible ways to ensure India's sustainable development keeping in view the future requirements of the nation, eminent nuclear scientist Dr. AK Tyagi has said.
2 mins
Will not say anything on SC order on DA dues but will act on it legally: CM Mamata
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that she will not comment on the Supreme Court's recent order directing the state government to clear 25 per cent of the dearness allowance dues to the state government employees immediately, but will act on it in a legal way.
1 min
EC official in Bengal suspended for 'gross misconduct'
THE Election Commission has suspended a systems manager posted at the Kakdwip subdivision in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district for \"gross misconduct\", an official said.
1 min
Tejashwi lambasts CM Nitish over law & order breakdown
RASHTRIYA Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Monday launched a sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, blaming him for the state's worsening law and order situation.
1 min
Three persons held in Assam for pro-Pak & anti-national activities
ASSAM Police have arrested three individuals for expressing a pro-Pakistan and anti-national stance regarding India's Operation Sindoor.
1 min
Strong action will be taken if any Odisha link with espionage for Pakistan is found: Minister
ODISHA Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Monday said strict legal action will be taken if anyone is found leaking sensitive information to operatives in Pakistan.
1 min
Fewer teachers, more outsiders taking part in agitation outside WB edu dept HQ: CM
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she was not opposed to teachers protesting outside the state education department headquarters over demands for permanent reinstatement, but claimed that the agitation saw participation from several outsiders.
2 mins
Absolute Truths
Unshackling the Colonial Mindset
2 mins
India’s orthopaedic, cardiac implant industry to reach $5 billion by FY28
INDIA’S orthopaedic and cardiac implant sector, including exports, is expected to reach $4.5 to $5 billion by FY28, driven by strong domestic demand and gradually growing export presence, according to a report released on Monday.
2 mins
The Salience of the Presidential Reference
Notwithstanding the commendable aspects of the judgement, the decision on ‘deemed consent’ by invoking Article 142 smacks of judicial overdrive, writes Prof Satya Narayan Misra
4 mins
Wearable sensor can monitor obstructive sleep apnea treatment response: Study
A wearable pulse oximeter and connected software platform show promise for monitoring obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related breathing diseases, according to new research released on Sunday.
1 min
After US cuts funding, WHO chief defends USD 2.1 billion budget request by comparing it with cost of war
STRIPPED of US funding, the World Health Organisation chief on Monday appealed to member countries to support its “extremely modesť” request for a USD 2.1 billion annual budget by putting that sum into perspective next to outlays for ad campaigns for tobacco or the cost of war.
3 mins
Fake: Centre debunks viral claim about 104 for blood-on-call service
THE Central government has flagged a widely circulating social media post on blood as false and misleading, warning citizens not to fall for it.
1 min
Adherence to protocol is fundamental: Dhankhar echoes CJI Gavai's views
VICE-PRESIDENT Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday echoed Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and said adherence to protocol was fundamental.
1 min
Ramesh says Modi abused Congress, now taking its help for diplomatic delegations
THE Congress on Monday dismissed as an \"absolute lie\" Union minister Kiren Rijiju's reported assertion that the government did not ask for names for the all-party diplomatic delegations going abroad, and said it was \"cheap politics” to not get the names it selected cleared with the opposition party.
1 min
Union minister for use of AI to identify IAS officers for domain-specific postings
UNION minister Jitendra Singh on Monday suggested use of Artificial Intelligence (Al) in identifying IAS officers for domain-specific postings and targeted government projects.
1 min
Centre considering amendments to Atomic Energy Act, nuclear liability law
GOVERNMENT is considering amendments to the laws governing the nuclear power domain, including the sectoral regulator, to allow participation of private sector as India eyes to produce 100 GW atomic energy by 2047.
1 min
EAM appreciates Honduras' message of solidarity in opposing terror in all forms
THE visit of Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina Garcia to India and the opening of its embassy here is a \"testimony\" to New Delhi's increased focus on Latin America and the Caribbean region, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.
1 min
'Misconceived': SC junks pleas by Vodafone, Airtel, Tata Teleservices for AGR dues waiver
THE Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the pleas of telecom majors Vodafone, Airtel and Tata Teleservices seeking the waiver of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.
1 min
BJP says Mamata 'forced' Yusuf Pathan to opt out from all-party delegation
THE BJP on Monday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of forcing TMC MP Yusuf Pathan to opt out from the multi-party diplomatic delegation, terming it “unfortunate”.
1 min
WHO awards India Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as public health problem: Centre
INDIA was awarded the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a public health problem by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, the Union health ministry said.
1 min
Rahul targets EAM Jaishankar again, says his silence 'damning'
It's Pak's language: BJP
2 mins
SC dismisses telecom operators’ plea for waiver on AGR dues
THE Supreme Court on Monday dismissed _petitions filed by telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Tata Teleservices, seeking waiver of interest and penalties in their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, terming the petitions \"misconceived\".
1 min
FTA likely to double India’s apparel, textile exports to UK: ICRA report
INDIA'S apparel and home textiles exports to the UK are expected to double from the current levels in the next 5-6 years, with the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) scheduled to become operational in calendar year 2026, according to an ICRA report.
1 min
Foxconn invests USD 1.48 billion in India Unit for iPhone production
APPLE vendor Foxconn has invested USD 1.48 billion or about Rs 12,800 crore in its India unit in the last five days, the company said in a regulatory note.
1 min
Stock markets close lower for 2nd day; IT stocks fall after US rating downgrade
BENCHMARK BSE Sensex dropped by 271 points on Monday, marking the second straight day of losses due to selling in IT and banking stocks and a weak trend in global markets after rating downgrade of the US by Moody's Ratings.
1 min
BPCL invests ₹88 cr to support over 30 startups: Hardeep Puri
UNION Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Monday that Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) has so far invested Rs 88 crore to support more than 30 startups in the fields of energy, healthcare, agriculture and AI.
1 min
India expected to clock 6.9 per cent GDP growth in Q4 of FY25: Report
INDIA’S GDP growth is expected to increase to 6.9 per cent in Q4 FY2025 from 6.2 per cent in Q3 FY2025 despite the enhanced global uncertainty due to the US tariff turmoil during the quarter, according to an ICRA report released on Monday.
1 min
India’s foodgrain production jumps 6.8 pc to surpass 1,663.9 lakh tonnes in FY25
UNION Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Monday that India's foodgrain production has increased by over 106 lakh tonnes to 1,663.91 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, which represents a 6.83 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of the previous year.
1 min
Vedanta Chairman highlights Aluminium’s strategic importance amid global trade war
Calls for focused policy support to make India world’s aluminium hub
1 min
Govt unlikely to renew Indigo pact with Turkish Airlines
THE government is unlikely to extend the commercial airline IndiGo’s leasing agreement with Turkish Airlines due to strained diplomatic relations following Turkey’s open support for Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor launched by India to avenge the killings of 26 tourists.
1 min
Smartphones overtake oil, diamonds to become India’s top export in FY25
SMARTPHONES have officially become India’s top exported good in FY25, overtaking traditional heavyweights like petroleum products and cut diamonds, as per latest government figures.
1 min
Two booked for raising Pakistan Zindabad slogans during tiranga yatra in Agra
TWO individuals, along with unidentified other people, have been booked after a video of them raising Pakistan Zindabad slogans at a gathering in Shahganj area here went viral, police said on Monday.
1 min
EPS slams DMK Govt over sex abuse of college students
AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami has launched a scathing attack on the DMK government, demanding immediate action against a ruling party functionary accused of sexually harassing college students in Arakkonam.
1 min
Inappropriate to hold victory rallies when war is not over: MNS leader Amit Thackeray
MAHARASHTRA Navnirman Sena leader Amit Thackeray on Monday expressed concern about the BJP's Tiranga Yatras to celebrate Operation Sindoor, stating that it was inappropriate to hold victory rallies when the war is not over and a temporary truce is in place.
1 min
Foundation of SP based on casteism, appeasement, slams UP deputy CM
FIRING a fresh salvo at the SP, Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday charged that the party was \"born with the DNA of Muslim appeasement\" and that it was the bread and butter of Akhilesh Yadav's entire politics.
1 min
ONOE may affect local bodies' autonomy, feels Maha LoP Danve
THE Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Monday, on behalf of opposition parties, said that the proposed legislation on One Nation One Election (ONOE) poses serious implications for the constitutional framework work, federalism, local self-governance and electoral integrity in India.
1 min
Don’t bring local level politics into India’s global outreach on terror: Pawar tells Raut
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Monday virtually snubbed Sanjay Raut, advising him against bringing \"local level politics\" in India's global outreach efforts, a day after the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader called for boycotting the Centre's move to send delegations to various countries. Pawar recalled that he was a member of a delegation sent by former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao to the UN under the leadership of BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
1 min
Don’t seek CIBIL scores of farmers while granting loans: Maha CM Fadnavis to banks
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed the banks to provide agricultural loans to farmers without insisting on providing CIBIL score (credit information).
2 mins
Yogi government launches state-wide drive to eradicate child labour by 2027
UTTAR Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive state-wide campaign aimed at eradicating child labour by 2027, an official statement said on Monday.
1 min
Selling Army's valour for political mileage: Cong targets BJP over PM's pic on Rly tickets
THE Congress on Monday alleged that using Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo on Railways tickets featuring ‘Operation Sindoor' is like selling the valour of the Army as a product for _ political gains.
1 min
TN prepares for monsoon, CM reviews readiness ahead of dam water release
WITH the Southwest monsoon approaching, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat to assess the state's preparedness and finalise arrangements for the scheduled release of water from the Mettur dam on June 12 to support Kuruvai cultivation.
1 min
They should launch ‘Cong Bachao Yatra’: Sao slams 'Samvidhan Bachao' demostration
AS the Congress is set to launch its Samvidhan Bachao Yatra in Chhattisgarh, Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on, Monday took a dig at the party, suggesting it should instead embark on a ‘Congress Bachao Yatra’ as it is on the verge of political irrelevance.
1 min
Sidda creating political drama over pending grants from Centre: Joshi
CM Sidda has failed to fulfil the promises made to the public. Calling the complaint about the Rs 4,195 cr pending grants mere drama, he said that under various centrally sponsored schemes over Rs 5k-cr is still lying unutilised. He advised the state govt to first utilise these funds properly
1 min
Pirated NCERT books worth ₹2.4 cr seized, 3 arrested
THE Delhi Police has busted a major piracy racket by seizing over 1.7 lakh pirated NCERT textbooks worth more than Rs 2.4 crore and arresting three persons, including a father-son duo, an official said on Monday.
1 min
Delhi's power demand at 7265 MW soars to highest this summer so far
THE peak power demand of Delhi at 7265 MW on Monday was the highest for May 1-19 period in the past four years, discom officials said.
1 min
Indian scientists design fast charging sodium-ion battery
A research team at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has developed a super-fast charging sodium-ion battery (SIB), it was announced on Monday.
1 min
Delhi BJP organises Sindoor Yatra in CP to celebrate military success
SCORES of women participated in the BJP's ‘Sindoor Yatra’ in central Delhi's Connaught Place on Monday, to laud the armed forces’ recent incursions into Pakistan and destruction of terror camps there.
1 min
Delhi govt schools to introduce pre-vocational education programme in this academic year
A pre-vocational education programme will be introduced for students of classes 6 to 8 in government schools of Delhi in the academic year 2025-26 in line with the National Education Policy, the Delhi Directorate of Education has announced.
1 min
LG grants NOC for allotment of land to redevelop ISBT in Sarai Kale Khan
DELHI Lt Governor V K Saxena has granted a no-objection certificate for the allotment of 2.5 acres of Delhi Urban — Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) land in Sarai Kale Khan to National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), paving the way for redevelopment of the ISBT there, officials said on Monday.
1 min
Ahead of DU Executive Council meet, concerns raised over proposed uniform seniority policy
AHEAD of the Delhi University Executive Council meeting, a proposed uniform policy to determine the seniority of college teachers has evoked a mixed response from members of the executive and academic councils.
1 min
New drains, sumps, automated pump house: Delhi PWD's plan to tackle waterlogging at seven hotspots
To avoid waterlogging in northwest Delhi's Karala Khanjhawala Road, the PWD has hired a consultant to study and present a report for comprehensive remodelling of the existing drain.
2 mins
AAP councillors protest outside Delhi mayor's office over user fee rollback proposal
THE Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillors held a sit-in outside Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh's office on Monday, protesting the omission of a proposal to roll back user charges from the House agenda.
1 min
India, Maldives sign 13 MoUs to implement projects under Indian grant assistance
INDIA has signed 13 MoUs with the Maldives for enhancing ferry services in the island nation with an MVR 100 million grant, expanding maritime connectivity and uplifting community livelihoods.
1 min
South Korea says N Korea likely received Russian support for air-to-air missiles
SOUTH Korea's military on Monday raised the possibility that North Korea received technological assistance from Russia in developing a new air-to-air missile following the North's test of the weapon last week.
1 min
China says it will play constructive role for 'lasting ceasefire' between India and Pak as FM Dar arrives for talks with Wang
CHINA on Monday said it will play a constructive role for the realisation of a \"lasting ceasefire\" between India and Pakistan as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived here for talks with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi.
1 min
4 killed, 20 injured in blast in Pakistan's Balochistan province
A bomb exploded near a market in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, killing four people and injuring 20 others, according to a media report on Monday.
1 min
If US can extradite Rana, why can't Pakistan hand over Masood Azhar, Hafiz Saeed: India's Ambassador to Israel
HIGHLIGHTING that Pakistan has for decades pursued cross-border terrorism into India with impunity, India's Ambassador to Israel J P Singh has said that it is high time that Islamabad hands over chiefs of Pakistan-based global Islamist terror organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to India.
1 min
WHO opens annual assembly as UN health agency faces ‘existential crisis’ in wake of US funding cuts
THE World Health Organisation on Monday opened its annual meeting of government ministers and other top envoys facing one of the most serious crises of its 77-year history in the wake of Trump administration funding cuts and plans to withdraw the United States.
1 min
Israel's Netanyahu acknowledges pressure from allies in decision to resume Gaza aid
ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that his decision to resume aid to Gaza after a weeks-long blockade came after pressure from allies.
1 min
PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy eye turnaround at Malaysia Masters
STAR Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy will look to script a turnaround in fortunes when they lead the country's campaign at the USD 475,000 Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament beginning here on Tuesday.
1 min
KKR, RCB pick Shivam Shukla and Blessing Muzarabani as replacements
KOLKATA Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have picked Shivam Shukla and Blessing Muzarabani as replacements for their injured players, the IPL said on Monday.
1 min
Diksha finishes tied-9th at Dutch Ladies; Hitaashee tied-12th
INDIAN golfer Diksha Dagar came up with steady 71 in the final round to finish tied-9th with an overall score of 4-under 212 in the Dutch Ladies Open, a part of the Ladies European Tour, here.
1 min
Mental barrier broken, free to push his limits: Gagan Narang on Neeraj breaching 90m mark
THE 90-metre \"mental barrier\" broken, superstar Neeraj Chopra will now strive to push the limits further to attempt tasks that were previously considered out of reach, reckons Olympic medallist shooter Gagan Narang.
1 min
'Virat always credits Rajkumar for his game; why did Rohit omit Dinesh Lad in his Test retirement speech?'
ROHIT Sharma’s retirement speech, marking the end of a glorious international career, has unexpectedly stirred controversy among Mumbai's cricketing circles.
1 min
Focus shifts to rebuilding as CSK, RR face off in contest for pride
THE contest between laggards Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals holds no significance in the context of the play-offs, but both teams will aim to accelerate their rebuilding process with the MS Dhoni-led side looking to transform itself from a 'dad's army' into a young brigade.
2 mins
India's Faizan Anwar beats Ghana's Kpakpo in Super Fighter Series
INDIA'S Faizan Anwar secured a dominant victory over Ghana's Kpakpo Allotey in their 10-round welterweight international professional boxing clash, the main event of the Super Fighter Series 3, here.
1 min
Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. But Sinner is building back to top form
CARLOS Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open.
1 min
News about India pulling out of Asia Cup is speculative: BCCI secretary
THE BCCI on Monday termed as \"speculative and imaginary\" the report which claimed that it has decided to pull out of men's Asia Cup and women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
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