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In this issue

February 01, 2025

Kansotia Posted as ACS Home

On the retirement of Additional Chief Secretary, Home, SN Mishra, the state government appointed J N Kansotia, Director General, CPV Naronha Administration and Management, as New Additional Chief Secretary, Home, on Friday night.

1 min

Drunk Youth Climbs Atop Telecom Tower; Detained

SDRF and Police Team Had Tough Time in Getting Him Down

1 min

Cop injured, driver arrested

An assistant police sub-inspector was injured when a truck driver hit a police vehicle at a police checkpoint and fled while breaking the barricade outside Gandhi Nagar police station on Thursday night.

1 min

7 Miscreants Arrested

Tila Jamalpura police on Friday arrested seven miscreants who assaulted some persons and damaged vehicles while causing terror among locals.

1 min

Kashmiri Sikhs Have Their Own Challenges

The Sikhs living in Kashmir have their own problems.

1 min

Woman hangs self

A woman committed suicide by hanging herself under Bairagarh police station limits on Thursday night.

1 min

RDC Contingent Welcomed by NCC Directorate

The Republic Day Camp (RDC) contingent of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh Directorate was accorded a grand welcome by NCC Directorate Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh on its return from Republic Day Camp 2025.

1 min

Safe Click: Police Launch 11-Day Cyber Security Campaign

To combat rising cyber crimes, Madhya Pradesh Police has launched an 11-day cyber security awareness campaign, Safe Click - Safe Life, from February 1 to 11.

1 min

Amir Khusro's Sakal Ban Phool Rahi Sarson paints canvas for BLF

Three-day Bhopal Literature Festival begins with tribal art exhibition

1 min

BMC Updates Tender Info on Website After Two Months

That too, after LoP points it

1 min

BMC's Mosquito Repellent Vehicle Catches Fire

No Casualties Reported

1 min

Japanese Companies Willing To Strengthen Ties With MP

Chief minister Mohan Yadav said major companies of Japan were willing to expand trade ties with Madhya Pradesh.

1 min

Kalidasa's works lucid, elegant: Scholars

FORMER DGP | The story of real-life hero

1 min

More Names Crop Up, Likely To Be Questioned

Saurabh Sharma Case

2 mins

ASI Takes Rs 3500 Bribe for Filing Chargesheet, Held

Special police establishment (SPE) of Lokayukta police Bhopal has caught ASI posted in Civil Lines police station district Vidisha accepting a bribe of Rs 3500 from a labourer, said an official here on Friday.

1 min

OBC advocates file caveat in SC over 27% quota order

The OBC Advocates Welfare Association, anticipating a Special Leave Petition (SLP) against the High Court's recent order on 27% OBC reservations, filed a caveat in the Supreme Court on Friday.

1 min

Now, Mop-Up Round to Offer 48 NRI Seats to General Students on Merit

Director of Medical Education (DME) assured the High Court on Friday that 48 vacant NRI seats will be converted for general category students in the mop-up round of NEET PG medical counselling.

1 min

CM Raises Ex Gratia to Rs 4L for Prayagraj Victims

Chief minister Mohan Yadav directed to increase the ex gratia to Rs 4 lakh instead of Rs 2 lakh to be given to those people who died in stampede of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

1 min

Khandelwal Ahead Of Others In Race For BJP's State Chief's Post

The whispers in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) about the election to the party's state unit president have become louder on the political stage after the organisation has declared the names of all the 62 district presidents.

1 min

Forest dept seeks NGOs' money trail in its sector

The additional principal chief conservator of forest (APCCF) has written a letter to all its forest conservators, directors of tiger reserve, national park and forest officials to check the funding trail of NGOs working in the forest and its adjoining sectors.

1 min

Crackdown on tax evaders, crores in evasion found

I-T survey

1 min

Pvt schools recognition renewal deadline extended

Rajya Shiksha Kendra(RSK) extended deadline on Friday for private schools in Madhya Pradesh to apply for renewal or new recognition for the academic session 2025-26 under Right to Education (RTE) Act.

1 min

Jayashri Gayatri co-director Payal Modi recuperates

Jayashri Gayatri's co-director Payal Modi undergoing medical treatment in Bhopal on Friday

1 min

India has abundance in literary wealth

Sitamau Literature Festival

1 min

One killed, two injured after SDO's car hits bike

One biker was killed and two others were injured after they were hit by a vehicle allegedly belonging to an SDO, a police official said.

1 min

Grand Welcome for BJP Leaders

In a grand event on Friday, BJP's newly elected Ujjain district rural president Rajesh Dhakad was warmly welcomed on his arrival to the town at MB Complex, Unhel.

1 min

Problem fixed, villagers get drinking water early morning

ADMIN ACTION | Water supply started from 7 am in the village

1 min

One Arrested in 15L Loot Case

Accused Used to Do Recce of Accountant's Whereabouts

1 min

DIG tells officials to focus on crime against women

Deputy inspector general of police (DIG) Indore Zone (Rural) Nimish Agarwal visited Jhabua district on Friday to review crime situation in the district.

1 min

Basics Provided to Underprivileged: Dy CM Devda

Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda inaugurated the new rest house and two I-type houses in Piplia Mandi on Friday.

1 min

Student Commits Suicide After Fight in Tribal Hostel

A ninth-grade student named Dharam committed suicide at his maternal uncle's house in Gujarat after a fight at the Government Tribal Senior Boys Hostel in Dewali village, Chandrashekhar Azad Nagar tehsil, Alirajpur.

1 min

Elderly woman robbed of gold chain

An elderly woman was robbed of a gold chain by a biker in the Aerodrome area, police said on Friday.

1 min

Hundreds take holy dip in Mandakini, visit Maihar

Hundreds of people took a holy dip in the Mandakini River in Chitrakoot on Thursday and visited Maa Sharda temple in Maihar.

1 min

Cong Opposes Vidya Bharti Camp on College Campus

The Congress is opposed to organising a three-day camp of Vidya Bharti in the Prime Minister College of Excellence, Chandrashekhar Government Postgraduate Degree College in the district headquarters.

1 min

Officials, social workers prepare for health camp

Officials of the district administration and social workers have plunged into action for the health camp to be held by Rotary Medical Mission and Rajkrishna Tankha Foundation from March 26 to April 2.

1 min

DAVV Increases Number of Examiners to Address Result Delays

With addition of 200 more evaluators, the number has reached 900

1 min

Case of Organised Crime Registered Against Accused

TRAFFICKING OF MINOR GIRL

1 min

Eyes of 270 vehicle drivers examined at camp

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Traffic Sanjay Singh inaugurated a free refraction, eye and dental diseases examination camp for public transport drivers.

1 min

Four youths rescued from Rajasthan, 4 abductors held

Four youths going for a trip to Rajasthan were abducted on the way.

1 min

CRPF Constable's Kids Under Grandparents' Care

The custody of children of CRPF constable Ravikant Verma was given to his elder brother Shivkumar by Misrod police.

1 min

MP Expects More Budget Allocation for Speedy Development

WISHLIST | More Funds on Central Government Schemes

1 min

Kids from Class 1 to 5 enjoy mini, micro cricket match

A cricket tournament was held between Springdales Senior Secondary School and The Champs Fun School in the playground of Springdales Secondary School.

1 min

Raipur Secures Eighth Position in Clean Air Survey-2024

Raipur has achieved a significant milestone in the Clean Air Survey-2024, announced on Friday by the Ministry of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change, Government of India.

1 min

C'garh Achieves Record Paddy Procurement Over 149 Lakh MT

Chhattisgarh has once again achieved a record-breaking paddy procurement in this Kharif season.

1 min

EMV Awareness Campaign in Progress

Ahead of the 2025 municipal elections, a dummy Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) has been installed at the Collectorate premises to educate the public, including voters, media personnel, and representatives, about the voting process.

1 min

Notice to Two Teachers, Two Suspended

In a decisive move following his inspection of schools in Gariaband district, Education Secretary Siddharth Komal Singh Pardeshi has taken strict action against two teachers for the poor quality of education being imparted.

1 min

BJP Triumphs in Basna NP, Resignation in Cong Continues

In a major political development in Chhattisgarh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a significant win in Basna Nagar Panchayat of Mahasamund district.

1 min

7 Naxalites, including top leaders, surrender

In a significant development, seven Naxalites surrendered in Kanker on Friday, including three high-profile rebels with a combined reward of ₹32 lakh.

1 min

Ensure a triple-engine government: CM Sai

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai on Friday urged BJP workers to ensure a triple-engine government by securing victory in the upcoming urban body elections.

1 min

HNLU-CG Police Complete Two Batches of Advanced Training on New Criminal Laws

The third phase of the Capacity Building Program on New Criminal Law Reforms for Chhattisgarh Police Officers, organized by Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) in collaboration with the Chhattisgarh Police, concluded its second batch on Friday at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose State Police Academy, Chandkhuri, Raipur.

1 min

Voting to be held via EVM in urban bodies

REVIEW OF POLL PREPARATIONS | Awareness campaign on

1 min

Bhoramdev Sanctuary Set to Become a Tiger Reserve in C'garh

In a significant move for wildlife conservation in Chhattisgarh, the process of declaring Bhoramdev Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve has entered its final stage.

1 min

Sensex Rallies 741 Points, Nifty Settles Above 23,500 as Economic Survey Ignites Hopes of Pro-Growth

Benchmark Sensex jumped 741 points while Nifty rallied to close above 23,500 on Friday on heavy buying in Larsen & Toubro post its Q3 results and the Economic Survey predicting a pro-growth budget.

1 min

Gilts end down on poor demand at auction, caution before Budget

Government bond prices ended lower as cut-off prices of the 6.79 per cent, 2031 gilt and the 7.34 per cent, 2064 gilt were lower than expected and the Reserve Bank of India devolved Rs 39.46 billion of the 6.79 per cent, 2034 green bond on primary dealers at the weekly gilt auction, dealers said.

1 min

Gold jumps ₹1,100 to all-time high ₹84,900/10g

Gold prices hit a fresh record high of Rs 84,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, driven by robust domestic demand and strong global cues, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

1 min

India's forex reserves rise $5.57 bn to $629.55 bn

India's forex reserves increased by USD 5.574 billion to USD 629.557 billion in the week ended January 24, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.

1 min

Credit growth moderates in personal loan segment in Dec: RBI

Bank credit to personal loan segment moderated to 14.9 per cent year-on-year in December, largely due to decline in growth in 'other personal loans', 'vehicle loans' and 'credit card outstanding', according to Reserve Bank data released on Friday.

1 min

India Needs to Take Advantage of Conducive Global Situations

Forward-looking strategic trade roadmap to create more vibrant export sector Govt bullish on creating robust infra, private sector must reciprocate too

2 mins

Fiscal deficit touches 56.7% of full year target at end-Dec

The Centre's fiscal deficit touched 56.7 per cent of the annual target at the end of December 2024, according to the data released by Controller General of Accounts (CGA).

1 min

Core sector growth eases to 4.0% in Dec from 4.4% in Nov

The output of India's eight core industries rose 4.0% on year in December, data released on Friday by the commerce ministry showed.

1 min

India's services trade surplus surges to record high of $19.08 bn in Dec

India's services trade surplus widened to a record high of $19.08 billion in December from $14.79 billion in November, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday.

1 min

AceCloud to Offer DeepSeek GenAI Models

Indigenous cloud service provider AceCloud will offer Chinese artificial intelligence platform DeepSeek-based technology models to businesses, with claims that the data residency will remain in India, the company said on Friday.

1 min

Economic Survey presents a cautiously optimistic outlook

The Economic Survey 2024-25 presents a cautiously optimistic outlook for the Indian economy, projecting GDP growth between 6.3 per cent and 6.8 per cent for FY 2025-26.

1 min

Sun Pharma Q3 net profit up 15%; revenue at ₹13,675 crore

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Friday said its consolidated net profit increased 15 per cent on-year to Rs 2,903 crore in the December quarter, riding on robust sales across geographies.

1 min

Vedanta Q3 Profit Up 76% to ₹3,547 Cr

Vedanta on Friday reported a 76.2 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 3,547 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 due to higher income.

1 min

ONGC Posts ₹8,240 Cr PAT in Oct-Dec Qtr

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on Friday reported a 16.7 per cent drop in its third-quarter net profit as it realised lower rates for crude oil it produces.

1 min

Investments in corrosion-resistant materials crucial for infra projects: Abhyuday Jindal

Investments in corrosion-resistant metals is crucial for sustainability of infrastructure projects in India, Jindal Stainless MD Abhyuday Jindal said on Friday and stated that it causes economic losses of nearly 4 per cent of GDP annually.

1 min

PNB Q3 profit more than doubles to ₹4,508 crore

The bank had earned a net profit of Rs 2,223 crore in the same quarter a year ago

1 min

Avaada partners with Casale to develop India's largest green ammonia plant

Avaada Group on Friday announced its strategic collaboration with Casale to develop India's largest green ammonia plant, with an annual production capacity of 1,500 tonnes per day, in Gopalpur, Odisha.

1 min

iPhone Was Top-Selling Model in India in Oct-Dec; It Is a Huge Market: Apple CEO

Apple is very keen on India where it has seen record business during the December quarter with iPhone emerging as the top-selling smartphone model, a top company official said on Friday.

1 min

Quality institutions, right regulatory framework will ensure AI soft landing

Law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Company on Friday said, building quality institutions and an appropriate regulatory framework will ensure soft landing for AI revolution.

1 min

Busy Bee Airways to Reach Out to GoFirst Lenders

Busy Bee Airways, which has challenged the liquidation of grounded carrier Go First, on Friday informed the insolvency appellate tribunal NCLAT that it will try to reach out to the lenders concerned.

1 min

Market Crash or Correction? 40% of 2024 IPOs Trading Below Issue Price!

Fluctuations in the stock market are common, but the recent decline following the IPO boom at the beginning of 2024 has left investors concerned.

2 mins

Mkts remain positive, all eyes on Union Budget

During the week ended Jan 31, 2025, the market witnessed plenty of data coming in with ongoing earnings, and global markets reacting to the Fed's policy

2 mins

T'gana CM compares KCR to demonetised Rs 1,000 note

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday compared BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao to the demonetised Rs 1,000 currency note, saying those possessing a banned note would be arrested.

1 min

Another protesting farmer dies at Shambhu border

A farmer, Pargat Singh, 65, died at the Shambhu border protest site early Friday morning raising the death toll to 40 since February 13, 2024, when the farmers began their protest at Shambhu and Khanauri borders to press for their demands including minimum support price (MSP) and debt waiver.

1 min

Bhajan Lal govt sacks 134 PTI teachers over job with fake documents

Taking a major step, the Bhajanlal government of Rajasthan has terminated 134 physical education teachers (PTI) who got the job with fake documents.

1 min

Maha Kumbh: Public Outrage as Cop Caught Mixing Ash in Feast

A viral video showing a police officer allegedly contaminating food at a community feast during the Maha Kumbh Mela has triggered widespread condemnation, leading to his immediate suspension.

1 min

India, US working on early visit of PM Modi to US: MEA

India on Friday said it is working with the US on an \"early\" visit to Washington by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to further deepen the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the two countries.

1 min

Ganga Aarti suspended in Varanasi till Feb 5

The daily Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi has been temporarily closed until February 5, following an unprecedented surge of devotees in the city.

1 min

SC Issues Notice to Centre, BCI on Plea for Bar Council

A state bar council is a statutory body that regulates the enrolment of law graduates as lawyers and the practice of law in a state

1 min

Copy-free exams to be held whether students wear burqa or not

Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse on Friday said his department aims to conduct 'copy-free examinations' irrespective of whether students wear burqa or not.

1 min

Minor Beats 60-Year-Old Tailor to Death

A 60-year-old tailor was beaten to death by a boy in Rajasthan's Jaipur district on Friday after his stitched clothes were not delivered on time, police said.

1 min

I am not a yes man, says dissident minister Meena

The dissident minister of Rajasthan's Bhajan Lal government, Kirori Lal Meena is looking in a mood to open a front against his government.

1 min

Top court rejects plea for Urs at razed shrine

GIR SOMNATH DEMOLITIONS

1 min

Rise in tiger occupancy by 30% in India over past two decades

Largest occupancy in the world, the authors said. The findings, published in the journal Science, on recovery of India's 'Panthera tigris' population offers \"cautious optimism for megafauna recovery, particularly in the Global South\".

1 min

Ansari Fears for Life, Seeks SC Permission to Appear Virtually

Fearing an encounter, UP MLA Abbas Ansari on Friday sought in the Supreme Court to appear virtually in the trial court proceedings in a case under the Gangsters Act.

1 min

States Should Not Be Treated Merely As Revenue-Generating Units: K'taka

CM Siddaramaiah says discriminatory approach of the central government towards Karnataka is well known

1 min

NCERT Seizes Pirated Textbooks in Agartala

Officials of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), along with Tripura Police, seized pirated NCERT books that were being sold to students in bookshops in Agartala, officials said on Friday.

1 min

SFJ Tried to Incite Manipur Christians to Secede: Centre

Terror Mode | The banned group is found spreading anti-India propaganda & continuing terror activities to fuel secessionism

1 min

Trial Courts Repeatedly Making Same Mistakes, SC Says in Dowry Death Cases

The Supreme Court on Friday acquitted a man convicted of cruelty and causing dowry death of his wife and said trial courts were repeatedly making the same mistakes in such cases.

1 min

Upgrade Mumbai locals

The entire nation's attention is on Parliament today as the Union Budget is set to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

3 mins

Focus on exams not burqa: Bhuse

Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse on Friday said his department aims to conduct ‘copy-free examinations’ irrespective of whether students wear burqa or not.

1 min

Becoming Guv is like locking mouth: Bhujbal

Discontented over being excluded from the Mahayuti cabinet, veteran NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal has once again voiced his frustration.

1 min

Contractors Plan Strike Over Delay in Bill Payments

Frustrated over the delays in payments of bills by the government, the contractors have threatened to go on strike from February 5 if the bills are not cleared.

1 min

Ex-SC judge to mediate in Lodha dispute

For detailed story, statement by House of Abhinandan Lodha and details on Retired Justice Varadarajulu Raveendran, visit freepressjournal.in

1 min

3-Judge Bench to Decide on Procedures of Arrest

The Larger Bench Will Determine Whether a Prior Notice is Mandatory Before an Arrest in All Cases

2 mins

CM Bats For AI Model To Promote Marathi Literature

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday emphasised the importance of leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to promote Marathi literature and ensure that future generations have access to the works of great Marathi writers.

1 min

Munde gets 'spiritual support' from Vanjaris

SARPANCH MURDER | Namdev Shastri, a spiritual leader of the Vanjari community, voiced support for the NCP leader

1 min

HC Closes Death Appeals for Order

7/11 Train Blasts

1 min

With two more suspected GBS deaths, toll rises to 4

Campylobacter jejuni, a bacterium found in contaminated food and water, is believed to be the cause of GBS outbreak

1 min

Lokmanya Soc Distributes Over ₹15L in Microloans

Empowering Women

1 min

Resolve Hinjawadi's traffic woes, Sule urges Dy CM Pawar

NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule on Friday urged Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who is also Pune's Guardian Minister, to resolve the persistent traffic issues in Hinjawadi.

1 min

SIM Ranks 32nd Among Top 50 Business Schools

Suryadatta Institutes of Management (SIM) has delivered an exceptional performance, ranking 32nd among the Top 100 B-Schools for the 12th consecutive year, 35th for placements, among the Top 50 B-Schools, 22nd among the Top 50 Private Institutes in India, and 13th among the Top 20 West B-Schools, according to the B-School Survey 2025.

1 min

MIT-ADT Uni Clinches 14 Gold, 8 Silver Medals

Vishwanath Sports Meet 2025

2 mins

Ed enthralls Punekars

British musician Ed Sheeran enthralled the audience in Pune with a captivating performance on Thursday night, kick-starting his six-city India tour.

1 min

Punekars demand additional funds for infrastructure development

UNION BUDGET 2025 | Metro expansion, new airport and traffic-free roads

2 mins

Illegal shrimp ponds flourish

REPEATED COMPLAINTS | Encroachment on govt land in Surat worth ₹10,000 crore

2 mins

Stem Quiz 3.0 Finale on Feb 1

The grand finale of Gujarat STEM Quiz 3.0 is set to take place on 1st February 2025 at the expansive grounds of Gujarat Science City in Ahmedabad.

1 min

Woman Stripped, Assaulted, Dragged by Bike

VIRAL VIDEO

2 mins

State-level health conference begins

In a significant event, Health Minister Hrishikesh Patel officially opened the inaugural State Level Health Conference-2025 in Gandhinagar.

1 min

Vav-Tharad dist: Public told to send representations

Some talukas, such as Dhanera, Deodar, and Kankrej, are opposed to being part of the newly formed Vav-Tharad district following the division of Banaskantha.

1 min

Indrashil Shantivan Tirth: A haven of spiritual harmony

In today's fast-paced world, finding a serene sanctuary is rare, but Indrashil Shantivan Tirth, nestled in Dholka near Ahmedabad, Gujarat, offers just that—a space where time slows down and spirituality takes centre stage.

1 min

India Highlights Water Security at Davos

Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, presented India's transformative initiatives in water security and sanitation during key sessions at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

1 min

State Observes 'Nat'l Road Safety' Month

To educate citizens on traffic rules and prevent road accidents, the National Road Safety Authority observed National Road Safety Month-2025 across Gujarat from January 1 to January 31.

1 min

Compensation Disbursed

TTD pays Rs 2 L to injured devotee

1 min

AP a leader in Green Technology

India imports LNG and other fuels worth approximately Rs 13 lakh crore annually, posing a significant economic challenge.

1 min

Govt Extends Suspension of Former CID Chief N Sanjay

The Andhra Pradesh government has extended the suspension of senior IPS officer N. Sanjay, who previously served as the Chief of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) during the previous administration.

1 min

Now! Get traffic updates through Cyberabad Traffic Pulse

The Cyberabad Traffic Police, in collaboration with the Cyberabad Police and the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC) launched the innovative service 'Cyberabad Traffic Pulse'

1 min

TTD Makes Radha Sapthami Arrangements

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Governing Council met on Friday under the chairmanship of its Chairman BR Naidu.

1 min

Bhatti hails women's role in family, society

The State government is extending interest free loans to the tune of Rs 20,000 crore per year and the Finance department will pay the interest on behalf of SHG women, he disclosed

1 min

CM Offers Prayer at Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Devi Temple

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday offered prayers at Sri Vasavi Kanyakaparameswari Temple at Penugonda in West Godavari district.

1 min

Changes in tax payment process can benefit people, government

For a tax paying middle class, it would be convenient to pay the tax upfront rather than calculate the same at the end of the year

4 mins

Trump attack on DEI damaging

Instead of sympathising with the families affected by the horrific mid-air collision of a commercial plane with the United States' defence Blackhawk helicopter this Wednesday, President Donald Trump blamed it on his two favourite punching bags, the Democrats and the DEI practices.

2 mins

Imran's PTI Rejects PM Sharif's Offer

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's offer to resume talks with the government and to constitute a parliamentary committee to address the current conflict between the two, Geo News reported.

1 min

Hamas Names Hostages to Be Freed Today

Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Friday it would free the father of the youngest hostages captured in its October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and two others, including a dual US citizen, in the next exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

1 min

Marcos Offers Deal to China to Back Off

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has proposed returning US Typhoon missiles stationed in the Philippines if China ceases its aggressive actions in the South China Sea, Taiwan News reported.

1 min

How Thai Farmers Ended Up as Hamas Hostages

Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel were released Thursday.

1 min

US Court Strikes Off Ban on Gun Sales to Under 21s

A US appeals court on Thursday ruled against a federal law requiring young adults to be 21 to buy handguns, finding it violated the Second Amendment.

1 min

DC crash: Daughter of Indian immigrants among victims

Raza was a Washington DC-based consultant who travelled to Wichita, Kansas twice a month to work on a hospital project there

1 min

How could DC crash happen?

CONGESTED, COMPLEX AIRSPACE | Some aviation experts point to near misses in the past, say disaster was waiting to happen; black boxes found

2 mins

Russian forces close in on key Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk

Russian forces are slowly tightening the noose around the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a key logistical hub whose main supply lines are under threat nearly three years after Moscow invaded its neighbour.

1 min

Telemarketing sans consumer consent to be banned in France

In a landmark move, the French National Assembly has voted unanimously to ban all forms of telemarketing without prior consumer consent.

1 min

Hardik, Dube Power India to 181/9

Brief scores India 181 for 9 in 20 overs (Hardik Pandya 53, Shivam Dube 53; Saqid Mahmood 3-35, Jamie Overton 2-32) Vs England

2 mins

Farmer's daughter Rani brings bronze glory for MP

38th National Games

1 min

Karate Medalists Feted by Sports Cell

Empowering Daughters Beyond Studies: Bharti

1 min

MP's unstoppable batting masterclass leaves UP reeling

FIRST INNINGS BRILLIANCE| Host posts mammoth 670/7 in Ranji thriller

1 min

Rain plays spoilsport as Oz's victory push stalls

Brief scores

1 min

BCCI Awards: Bumrah is best men's cricketer, Mandhana bags women's honour

Talismanic pacer Jasprit Bumrah was chosen for the BCCI's Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer 2023-24 in men's category while elegant batter Smriti Mandhana was picked for the corresponding women's trophy in the Board's annual honours that will be presented here on Saturday.

2 mins

ICC Unveils Men's CT 2025 Campaign Featuring MSD

The International Cricket Council (ICC) kicked off their Men's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign by highlighting the event's 'all or nothing' format.

1 min

PCB Chief Assures of CT Venue Readiness

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Friday sought to allay concerns about the country's preparedness for the upcoming Champions Trophy, stating that the three venues in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi are ready to host the ODI showpiece on the scheduled dates.

2 mins

Don't get friendly with India players on the field: Moin

Old Rivalry

1 min

India storms into final with dominant win over England

U19 T20 WORLD CUP| Spinners lead the charge as India eyes title defense Vs SA

1 min

Kohli's Ranji Trophy innings lasts 15 balls

Virat lookalikes among massive crowds

1 min

The citrus elixir: Lemon face packs for skin

Lemon juice offers a plethora of benefits for the skin, including locking in moisture and improving elasticity.

1 min

Boost your immunity with Lysine:

Benefits and sources

2 mins

Jupiter in Taurus

Predictions for all zodiac signs

2 mins

Crafting dual realities

Can a building wear two faces, presenting itself with dual fronts and no back? How does it gracefully blend into its surroundings from one angle while commanding attention as a singular force from another?

2 mins

How to boost property value during a resale

Renovation enhances the aesthetics of your property and increases its demand in the market.

2 mins

At The Top Of The Game

The latest generation of the Toyota Camry may just be the perfect sedan. Read on to find out if it has everything you need

5 mins

Nissan Magnite: Rockin' it or Kickin' it?

The Nissan Magnite Tekna+ has been given a facelift and we drive it to find out the changes

2 mins

Innovation in compaction

Ritesh Parmar, Head - Sales & Marketing (India & South Asia) - BOMAG India, on innovations and Make in India focus

2 mins

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LanguageEnglish

FrequencyDaily

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