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February 04, 2025

80 MP Railway Stations Set for Revamp as 'Amrit Stations'

In a major boost to railway infrastructure in the state, 80 railway stations, including Bhopal, Indore, and Jabalpur, are set to be renovated as 'Amrit Stations'.

1 min

Bhopal Too Bans Begging

In a bid to curb begging and related issues, Bhopal collector Kaushelendra Vikram Singh has issued an order prohibiting giving of alms to beggars.

1 min

Nirjharani Mahotsav at 8 places

The state culture department will organise Nirjharani Mahotsav at eight major places from where Narmada river has flowed in Madhya Pradesh to mark Narmada Jayanti on Tuesday.

1 min

High-decibel DJ, band should be stopped to help examinees: Collector

Collector Sandeep GR has directed the officials to take strict action against those who play DJ music and bands beyond the prescribed time and sound intensity.

1 min

Distant kin rapes woman, flees

A 23-year-old woman has accused her distant relative of repeatedly raping her and threatening to defame her. The victim revealed the ordeal to her family on Sunday.

1 min

Stone pelting sparks clashes, 4 injured

A violent clash broke out between two groups in Islampura Colony, on Sunday evening which ensued over parking issues in a narrow alley of the congested area.

1 min

Unemployed Man Dies From Self-Inflicted Burn Injuries

A 40-year-old man succumbed to burn injuries after struggling with unemployment in the city, Jahangirabad police said here on Monday.

1 min

MPSWOF to submit memo to school edu minister

NEW RECOGNITION RULES

1 min

Cyber Fraud From Bihar Falls Into Cop Dragnet

A criminal wanted in connection with cheating people online by making them open bank accounts has been arrested, official sources said on Monday.

1 min

Moneylender murdered, four bullets shot in head

A moneylender was murdered in front of his office in Gwalior on Sunday late evening.

1 min

Despite waiver, these medicines can take your breath away

UNION BUDGET 2025-26: Roses and thorns

1 min

CM, RSS functionary lays foundation of research centre

CM, RSS functionary lays foundation of research centre

1 min

Traffic Safety Week Begins With Street Play, Songs

The employees of Ultra Tech Cement Plant at their Sarla Nagar office conveyed a message to the people to follow traffic rules to save their lives and those of others on the occasion of Road Safety Week on Monday.

1 min

Fed up with cricket betters, youth commits suicide in city hotel room

Mentions names of 8 people in suicide note

1 min

Mute, mentally challenged 11-year-old girl raped

An 11-year-old mute and mentally challenged girl was abducted from her makeshift house in Narsinghgarh and raped on Saturday night.

1 min

Multi-City Economic Hubs may be a reality in the near future

TRANSFORMING MP: Vision 2047 targets areas having potential to be upgraded as urban and rural pockets

1 min

Departmental investors' summits to be held in GIS

Tourism, energy, IT, and MSME will separately interact with the investors

1 min

After tiger, leopard cub dies at Van Vihar

6-year-old female leopard cub was found seriously injured in Samardha jungle

1 min

I-T dept unearths tax evasion of crores of rupees

The income tax (I-T) department has detected tax evasion of crores of rupees during its recent survey.

1 min

Garlic prices crash as Chinese import floods market

The garlic market is facing a downturn, with farmers incurring massive losses due to a sharp fall in retail prices.

1 min

After Lokayukta, Sharma and aides will face ED

Revenue reduced mainly due to rise in number of electric vehicles

2 mins

ED found Payal's suicide letter long ago

Payal Modi, one of the directors of Jaishri Gayatri foods, had made a suicide attempt on Friday and a 'letter' also went viral, in which she blamed EOW (Economic Offences Wing) and many people for their problems, but Enforcement Directorate sleuths had seized the letter in their raid on January 29, the officials claimed here on Monday.

1 min

Gratitude Ceremony Held

A gratitude ceremony was organised on the third day of the 50th Sanyam Divas of Pujya Sadhvi Chandanbala at the Dadawadi premises.

1 min

2 Held for Raping Minor

Kukshi police have arrested two accused of raping a minor girl and then absconding. A reward of Rs 5,000 each had been announced for their arrest.

1 min

Bhoomi Pujan of CC Road Held

Bhoomi Pujan of cement concrete (CC) road and drain construction work was performed in various streets of ward number 2 at Ram Colony on Wednesday.

1 min

Collector provides financial aid to divyang artiste of Jhabua

Jayatika has been invited to perform in Australia

1 min

Two Accused Held in Murder Case

Two accused were arrested on Monday for their involvement in a murder case.

1 min

ASI Ends Life

An ASI posted at Ringnod outpost hanged himself at his place in Shanti Nagar under Kishanganj police station area, Mhow for unknown reasons on Monday.

1 min

Vasant Panchami draws devotees to Bhojshala

CELEBRATION| People of the city celebrate the day as Gaurav Diwas

1 min

Poor condition of Boys Govt School exposed

Sorry state of school

1 min

CCTV Installed: 138 Eyes on Alirajpur

The CCTV Surveillance Control Room was inaugurated in Alirajpur in the presence of Nagarsingh Chauhan, the Minister of Scheduled Caste Welfare.

1 min

Farmers led by BKS submit memorandum

A meeting of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Kasrawad was held on Monday at the Krishi Upaj Mandi.

1 min

Rs 5,200 cr for city-linked projects, hints railway minister

RAILWAY BUDGET | Details of project-wise allocation likely to be released soon

1 min

Traffic Police Organise Road Safety Seminar

Traffic Police conducted a traffic awareness seminar and felicitation ceremony as part of their Road Safety Campaign.

1 min

Woman Dies After Falling From Bike, Husband Critical

Chhatarpur

1 min

Bhopal Hospital: Multispecialty Trauma Centre's License Revoked

The licence of Bhopal Hospital Multispecialty Trauma Centre Berasia has been cancelled due to negligence in treatment which led to the death of a high-risk pregnant woman.

1 min

RMC Bans Vehicles Without Helmet

In a significant move to promote road safety and raise awareness about traffic rules, the Raipur Municipal Corporation has implemented a new rule: admission to the corporation headquarters will now be allowed only to those wearing helmets.

1 min

BJP Candidate Withdraws Nomination, Party Unit Files Case

While BJP candidates continue to secure unopposed victories in Chhattisgarh's civic elections, a surprising development in Samoda Nagar Panchayat of Arang Assembly has caused political turmoil.

1 min

In naxal-hit Dantewada, sub health centre Potali

WHO appreciates the achievement

1 min

Suspension To Six Teachers, Principals Gets Show Cause

These teachers have been given 24 hours to provide satisfactory explanations. If their responses are unsatisfactory, further unilateral actions will be taken

1 min

C-wood Actor Rajesh Awasthi Passes Away

Chhollywood (C) actor and former Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Film Development Corporation, Rajesh Awasthi, has passed away at the age of 42 due to cardiac arrest in Gariaband on Sunday night.

1 min

Dhamtari: Brothers Face Off in Electoral Battle in Kurud NP

The urban body and three-tier panchayat elections in Chhattisgarh have witnessed intriguing contests, with candidates competing against family members in some cases.

1 min

Congress Issues Charge Sheet Against BJP Government; BJP Hits Back

The Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) has issued a charge sheet criticizing the one-year tenure of the BJP-led state government.

1 min

BJP Fights Civic Polls With “Atal Vishwas Patra”

BJP Issues Manifesto | New Schemes

2 mins

State-level rapid response team formed to combat bird flu

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has issued detailed guidelines for the prevention of bird flu across Chhattisgarh following the confirmation of a case in the state.

1 min

Gilts Sharply Up As Traders Bet On Repo Rate Cut By MPC On Fri

Prices of government bonds ended higher as traders firmed bets on a 25-basis-point policy rate cut at the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting outcome Friday, dealers said.

1 min

India's CAD to widen in FY26, GDP to grow by 6.5%: Crisil report

India's economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), slightly higher than the 6.4 per cent growth estimated for the ongoing fiscal year (FY25), according to a report by Crisil.

1 min

Gold Jumps ₹400 to Breach ₹85,000-Mark

Gold prices jumped Rs 400 to hit a fresh record high of Rs 85,300 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday on the back of continued demand by jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

1 min

RBI Likely to Cut Interest Rate by 25 bps on Fri, Say Experts

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to cut the key interest rate by 25 basis points this week after keeping it on hold for two years, complementing the Union Budget initiatives to push consumption-led demand, though the weakening rupee continues to be a concern, banking and financial sector experts said here on Monday.

2 mins

India's average customs duty cut to 10.66%: CBIC

India has significantly reduced its average customs duty rate to 10.66 per cent from 11.65 per cent and is now moving towards the same levels as prevalent in the Southeast Asian countries, a senior government official said on Monday.

1 min

India's rating upgrade a challenge as debt woes trump fiscal prudence: Fitch

Despite the Indian government's efforts to consolidate its fiscal position, a sovereign rating upgrade appears challenging due to concerns over high public debt and interest payments, an analyst at Fitch Ratings said in an interview on Monday, Reuters reported.

1 min

Rupee falls 55 paise to breach 87 level against US Dollar

The rupee plunged 55 paise to close at an all-time low of 87.17 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as global market sentiments were impacted after the Trump administration slapped tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

1 min

Markets Fall on Trade War Fears

Markets on Monday were trading lower as weak global cues and a decline in Asian markets weighed on investor sentiment.

1 min

GST rates rationalisation needed: Finance Secretary

‘Not concerned about rupee value, RBI managing volatility’

1 min

OpenAI CEO Likely to Visit India on Feb 5

ChatGPT creator OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is likely to visit India on February 5, sources said on Monday, adding that the high-profile founder is expected to meet top government officials and engage in an industry fireside chat during his trip.

1 min

Cipla to invest ₹415 cr in South African arm

Pharma giant Cipla Ltd on Monday said it will invest about nearly Rs 415 crore in equity share capital of its South African arm Cipla Medpro South Africa Proprietary Ltd.

1 min

MCA21 Records 80.26 Lakh Form Filings by Firms in 10 Months as Doing Business Turns Easier

A total of 80.26 lakh forms have been filed on the Centre's MCA21 portal, in the period from April 1, 2024, to Jan 27, 2025, compared to 73.29 lakh forms filed during the corresponding period in the previous year, driving ease of doing business in the country with enhanced digital solutions, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

1 min

No proposal to increase working hours to 70 or 90 hrs per wk: Govt

The government on Monday told Parliament that it is not considering any proposal to increase the maximum working hours to 70 or 90 hours a week.

1 min

PNB Holds Nashik Circle Branch Heads' Business Devpt Meeting

Branch Heads Business Development meeting of Nashik Circle was held on January 27, 2025.

1 min

Paytm Cloud Buys 25% Stake in Seven Tech to Explore Opportunities in Brazil

Fintech firm Paytm subsidiary Paytm Cloud Technologies has acquired 25 per cent stake in a Brazilian technology firm Seven Technology LLC to explore business opportunities in the Latin American country.

1 min

OPEC Retains Policy on Rolling Back Voluntary Output Cuts From April

The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Monday kept its policy of rolling back the voluntary production cuts from April unchanged.

1 min

FM says no targets for rupee value, it's market-determined

Amid the recent sharp fall in the rupee, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Monday said the impact of the change in exchange rate on domestic inflation and cost of living, driven by higher import costs, can't be isolated.

1 min

TVS Holdings Acquires 80.74% Equity Stake in Home Credit India

TVS Holdings Limited on Monday said it has successfully completed its acquisition of a 80.74 per cent equity stake of Home Credit India Finance for Rs 554 crore.

1 min

Tax relief to middle class likely to benefit steel sector: ISA

The significant reduction in direct taxes is expected to benefit the steel sector, as the focus on the middle class and increasing their buying power will lead to growth in consuming sectors, the Indian Steel Association (ISA) said.

1 min

Moscow Join Hands With Thomas Cook India

Moscow, the capital of Russia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Mumbai on Friday with India's largest tour operator, Thomas Cook India Group.

1 min

All eyes on RBI monetary policy meeting

Though the full impact of tariffs imposed by the US on Canada, Mexico, and China is still unclear, they have contributed to market uncertainty. With the 2025 budget now behind, investors are turning their attention to the RBI's monetary policy meeting on February 7.

1 min

Rise in Retail Investors in SME IPOs: Hits 2.3 Lakh in Just 4 Years!

SME IPOs have emerged as a key focus area for retail investors.

1 min

Minor girl raped, act recorded on video

A shocking rape case incident of a minor girl and the act videographed, has been reported from the Gadag district of Karnataka on Monday.

1 min

Maha reports 163 suspected GBS patients, five deaths

The number of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) patients has increased to 163 with five suspected deaths in Maharashtra as of Monday.

1 min

Union Ministers Make Controversial Remarks

Two Union Ministers from Kerala waded into controversy, sparking ire in the State and inviting sharp criticism from both the ruling LDF and the Opposition UDF.

1 min

Muslims extend succour to pilgrims stranded in UP

The spirit of communal harmony was on full display during the grand Mouni Amavasya Snan at the Maha Kumbh, as Muslim families in the old city opened their doors to stranded Hindu pilgrims.

2 mins

10 TN Fishermen Held by Sri Lankan Navy

Ten fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Monday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).

1 min

Neha's father wants CBI investigation

DAUGHTER'S MURDER] Police rule out love jihad angle in MCA student murder case

1 min

Farm Unions Plan Mahapanchayat

The farm unions protesting at the Khanauri and Shambhu borders of Punjab and Haryana since February 13 last year, to press for their demands including minimum support price (MSP) and debt waiver, are reportedly planning to hold a mahapanchayat in the neighbouring state Rajasthan on February 11, ahead of their mahapanchayat at the two borders on February 12 and 13, respectively.

1 min

Head priest of Ram temple critical after brain stroke

The head priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya has suffered a brain stroke and is in a critical condition at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), the hospital said on Monday.

1 min

Bihar poll temperature set to rise with Modi, Rahul visit

A host of top-notch politicians including Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar in February as the state goes to the polls later this year.

1 min

Maha poll: 70 Lakh Voters Suddenly Added: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday raised questions about the fairness of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, saying 70 lakh voters were suddenly added in the state ahead of the polls in 2024.

1 min

Chargesheet against actor, MLA Mukesh

The CPM on Monday defended its beleaguered lawmaker and actor M Mukesh against whom the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a formal chargesheet for sexual misdeeds, including rape.

1 min

Top Court Halts Criminal Case Against BJP Leader

No criminal proceedings against Naleen Kumar Kateel, former Karnataka state BJP president, would continue in connection with allegations of extortion linked to the electoral bond scheme, the Supreme Court on Monday said.

1 min

Rahul Hits Out at PM Modi Over Trump Invite Claim

Political Drama | Foreign Minister Jaishankar Accuses Cong Leader of Hurting the Nation's Image Abroad With Such Comments

2 mins

Vij Takes Fresh Swipe at Haryana CM Saini

Accusing party leaders of working against him during the recently held assembly polls, Haryana minister Anil Vij has launched a fresh tirade against chief minister Nayab Saini.

1 min

NAAC ratings rigged? Professor, VC held

As part of the operation, the CBI sealed the residence of the accused professor

1 min

Anti-conversion Bill tabled in Rajasthan Assembly

The introduced Bill also prohibits the marriages done for sole purpose of Unlawful Conversion or vice versa

1 min

25 feared to be killed in gun fight

A week of intense gunfights along the Manipur-Myanmar border has left more than 20 people dead, as clashes between Myanmar-based Kuki National Army (KNA) (Burma) and Manipur-based militant groups, including the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), continue to escalate.

1 min

Rise in cancer cases in South East Asia region WHO calls for joint efforts

The South-East Asia Region reported the highest number of cancers of lips and oral cavity, uterine cervix, and childhood cancers among all World Health Organisation regions in 2022, regional director of the WHO SEAR Saima Wazed said on Monday.

1 min

Thousands killed, many bodies flown in Ganga

COVER UP| Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav says actual death toll is much higher than reported

1 min

One SEO for 500 voters

In a bid to enhance administrative efficiency, the Maharashtra government has decided to appoint one Special Executive Officer (SEO) for every 500 voters, reducing the previous ratio of 1,000 voters per SEO.

1 min

PMLA court refuses bail to Shirazi

The special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court has refused to grant bail to Ali Asghar Shirazi, a close associate of the drug kingpin Kailash Rajput, observing that there was no delay by the prosecuting agency in proceeding with the case.

1 min

HC calls for Surve's reply on poll plea

The Bombay High Court on Monday granted time until March 4 to Shiv Sena MLA Prakash Surve to file a reply to an election petition challenging his poll victory in November 2024, alleging \"corrupt practices\".

1 min

Maha gets ₹23,778cr allocation for rlys

As part of Amrit Bharat Stations Project, 132 stations in state will be modernised at a cost of ₹5,587 cr

1 min

Hindu Groups Launch ‘Bangladeshi Hatao Desh Bachao’

Hindu Janjagruti Samiti and allied groups have announced a campaign called ‘Bangladeshi hatao desh bachao’ in the city to identify and deport illegal migrants from Bangladesh.

1 min

Moving gap between two local trains to be reduced to 120 secs

Locals on the lines of Vande Bharat with oxygen enhancement

1 min

Cops move HC, seek copy of inquiry report

The inquiry report emphasised that the situation could have been handled more effectively

1 min

New large-scale projects unlikely; focus on infra

BMC BUDGET CURTAIN RAISER | BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani will present his first budget today, marking the third budget presented in the absence of an elected body

1 min

Politics of superstition? CM yet to move into Varsha

The 'Varsha' bungalow, the official residence of the Chief Minister, has been a topic of discussion for the past few days.

1 min

Aaditya slams budget over new airport

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray criticised the Centre for not mentioning the construction of a new airport in Pune in the Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday.

1 min

Gunshots in Bibwewadi Injures One

Shots have been fired in broad daylight on Monday in the Bibwewadi area, the police say.

1 min

Exhibition on PMC's Anniversary

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), the civic body's Garden Department and Tree Authority are organising the 43rd Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetable Exhibition on Feb 15-16 at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje Garden, Jangli Maharaj Road, Shivajinagar.

1 min

MCA Stadium to host Ranji Trophy quarter-finals

J&K vs Kerala

1 min

Police bust fake bail surety racket, nab 11, incl lawyers

SURETY SCAM | Accused used fake Aadhaar, ration cards to secure bail

2 mins

Pune's wrestler seizes Maharashtra Kesari title

Pune's wrestler Pruthviraj Mohol won the 67th Maharashtra Kesari title on Sunday.

1 min

Police Catch Serial Parole Jumper Tied to Godhra Carnage

Zarda and his gang members were arrested last month for allegedly stealing 40 tyres worth ₹2.49 lakh

1 min

Pune to Host Poetry-Literary Meet

For the first time in Maharashtra, the \"State Level Poetry World Literary Conference\" dedicated to poetry will be organised.

2 mins

Rail cops nab man selling fake tickets

Railway Police have arrested a man involved in selling fake tickets to passengers at the Pune Railway Station, officials said on Monday.

1 min

India's Textile Industry Will Be Strengthened

The Union Budget 2025 has reinforced the government's commitment to strengthening India's textile sector through a well-rounded approach.

1 min

Major boost for startups and education

The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has introduced significant measures to enhance the education sector in India.

1 min

Sensex F&O Contracts Launched at India INX in GIFT City

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the operations of Sensex Futures and Options Contracts of India International Exchange at GIFT City with a bell-ringing ceremony.

1 min

SVPI Airport Introduces Hi-Tech Baggage Screening

SECURE TRAVEL | Increased x-ray speed, streamlined processes

1 min

Abrama Villagers Allege Land Forgery by Philanthropists

The residents of Abrama village have strongly opposed the alleged fraudulent activities of Vallabh Savani and his grandson Mitul Savani, well-known philanthropists of Surat.

2 mins

Grammy Winner Chandrika Tandon's Ahemdabad Connection

Indian-origin singer Chandrika Tandon has been honored with a Grammy.

1 min

Surat's Krushan Naik shines at Oscars with short film 'Anuja'

In a historic moment, a Surti has made his mark in the Oscar Award category.

1 min

Basant Panchami: Yellow sarees and kurtas steal the show

As the winter chill is all set to disappear, the vibrant colours of Basant Panchami proclaim the arrival of spring.

1 min

130 Complaints Received at GHMC

A total of 130 grievances were received during the Prajavani program held across the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Monday.

1 min

BJP Appoints President to 19 Districts in Telangana

The BJP high command has laid special emphasis on the party's organizational structure in Telangana state.

1 min

Residents of Bagh Amberpet demand urgent road repairs

Residents of Bagh Amberpet street number 15, opposite to the UPHC Hospital have staged a protest, urging authorities to repair their severely damaged road immediately.

1 min

MLC elections notification released

Notification has been released on Monday for the election of three members of the Legislative Council.

1 min

Sonu Sood Meets CM Babu, Donates Four Ambulances

Actor and founder of 'Sood Charity Foundation', Sonu Sood met Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretariat on Tuesday.

1 min

Telangana's Caste Survey Strengthens Case for 4% Muslim Reservation: Shabbir

Congress senior leader and Telangana Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir said the state's caste survey has provided strong evidence to protect the 4% Muslim reservation, reinforcing its legal standing and silencing its critics.

1 min

People Still Have Opportunity To Provide Caste Census Details

Minister for BC Welfare Ponnam Prabhakar said that individuals who previously did not provide information for the caste census still have the opportunity to do so now.

1 min

Min Lokesh Calls for Quality Enhancement in Engg Colleges

Regarding tuition reimbursement, Lokesh stated that the first installment of Rs.788 crore has been released, with Rs.571.96 crore already disbursed and the remaining Rs.216.04 crore to be released within a few days

1 min

Rs 9417 crores allocated for railways in AP, 5337 cr for TG

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday that Rs 9,417 crore has been allocated for the development of railways in AP.

1 min

K'taka BJP rift: Yatnal-led team to meet party high command in Delhi

The MLA has dubbed Vijayendra and his family 'corrupt'

2 mins

Constitution in Braille for the Challenged

Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot launched on Monday a Braille-enabled version of the Indian Constitution, to mark 75 years of the Constitution.

1 min

Vijayendra Confident About Continuing as the President of Karnataka BJP

Amid a factional rift within the party, Karnataka BJP chief B Y Vijayendra on Monday expressed confidence about continuing to helm the state unit.

1 min

Minister Slams FM for 'Failing' to Protect K'taka's Interests

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said he felt ashamed that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman represents Karnataka in the Rajya Sabha, criticizing her for \"failing\" to protect the state's interests.

1 min

New KSRTC Bus Stand Proposal Runs Into Trouble

Protest

1 min

Middle-class tax cut a diversion to mask fall in growth: Ex-MP

Former MP and Chairman of the All India Congress Committee's Research Department, M V Rajeev Gowda, said on Monday that the 'middle-class tax cut' was a diversion created to conceal the decline in growth from 8.2 per cent last year to 6.4 per cent this year.

1 min

8-Year-Old Girl Alleges Sexual Assault in School

An eight-year-old girl has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by two boys inside the washroom of her school in this district, police said on Monday.

1 min

A network of alliances with 'monsoon' nations is a must

India needs to form an alliance with like-minded allies in the region in the face of an increasingly fragmenting world and impending war threat

4 mins

No sure recipe to make US great again

With the US President also threatening tariffs on the European Union, more and more countries may turn to China, making it a global trading hub

2 mins

Despite tax cuts, government aims for fiscal prudence

The fact is that wages are stagnant as employment is not picking up. Job creation will happen only when new small enterprises are born

4 mins

Kumbh probe must be impartial

Amid allegations of the death toll in the recent stampede tragedy at the Maha Kumbh being played down, it is important that the authorities conduct a transparent and thorough probe into the matter.

2 mins

Musk swings axe on USAID

'TIME TO DIE' | Tesla CEO says Donald Trump 'agreed' to shut down the agency

2 mins

Moscow bomb blast kills pro-Russia paramilitary leader

A pro-Russian paramilitary leader from eastern Ukraine, Armen Sarkisyan, was killed on Monday when a bomb tore through parts of a luxury apartment block in Moscow, state news agency TASS and other Russian media reported.

1 min

POTUS to Cut Funding to S Africa

US President Donald Trump has said he will cut all funding to South Africa and has launched an investigation into the country's policies, claiming a \"massive\" human rights violation is happening over a new land expropriation law.

1 min

Philippines Declares Food Security Emergency

Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel declared a food security emergency on rice on Monday to stabilise the \"extraordinary\" rice prices in the country.

1 min

Santorini Shuts Schools as Quakes Rattle Greek Island

Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini on Monday after a spike in seismic activity raised concerns about a potentially powerful earthquake.

1 min

At Least 19 Killed in Car Bomb Explosion in Syria

A car bomb exploded on the outskirts of a northern Syrian city on Monday, killing at least 19 people, all but one of them women, and leaving more than a dozen wounded, hospital workers said.

1 min

Hospitals in eastern Congo crowded with wounded, exhausting supplies

Hundreds of wounded people have poured into overcrowded hospitals in Goma, a major city in eastern Congo, as fighting rages on between government forces and the Rwanda-backed rebels who say they captured the city of around 2 million people.

1 min

Bangladesh Abode of Communal Harmony: Chief Adviser Yunus

Bangladesh belongs to all of its citizens and is a safe place for all people regardless of religion or caste, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said, as he greeted members of the Hindu community on Saraswati Puja.

1 min

Picasso In Pyjamas Leaves A Lasting Legacy

Unparalleled Legacy| Bevan inducted into Australia's Cricket Hall of Fame

1 min

Irfan's 'Smog-Free' dig after India's 4-1 T20I win over Eng

The Smog Controversy

1 min

Marsh reveals facing 'Bumrah nightmare'

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh opened up on a hilarious story about an unexpected challenge he faced while playing backyard cricket, during playing with his four-year-old nephew, Marsh found himself facing the \"nightmare\" of Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's action.

1 min

Tickets for Indo-Pak clash sold out in 60 min

Tickets for the highly-anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai were snapped up within minutes of going on sale on Monday.

1 min

Four Indians Named in Women's T20 WC Team of the Tourney

Four India players namely Gongadi Trisha, G Kamalini, Aayushi Shukla and Vaishnavi Sharma have been included in the ICC Women's Under 19 T20 World Cup's Team of the Tournament, as per the ICC media release.

1 min

CT 2025 Trophy Tour Concludes With India Tour

The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World continued its scintillating journey across the globe with a stop in India.

1 min

SA20 Confirms Competition Window

SA20 and Cricket South Africa (CSA) have taken a significant step into the future after formalising a competition window for South Africa's premier T20 competition for the next three years.

1 min

Sunak attends 5th T20I at Wankhede, congratulates Team India

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended the fifth and final T20I match of the series between India and England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

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Felicitation ceremony held

A felicitation ceremony was organised by the project head Ajit Kumar of Indira Sagar Power Station on Friday at Indira Sagar Power Station.

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Boys Set for Title Clash in Battle for Supremacy

UTT National Championships

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Targeting 250+ regularly with high-risk, high-reward cricket

FEARLESS & SELFLESS| Gambhir redefines India's T20I approach

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Reason behind Imam-ul-Haq, Sajid Khan's exclusion from Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad revealed

Fans and former cricketers were left flabbergasted over the inclusion of certain players in Pakistan's 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

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Chintu Brothers lift 'Chambal Super Senior League' title

Regional Sports

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How to transform thin hair into bouncy tresses

One of the simplest tricks to add volume to thin hair is to flip your head upside down while blow-drying.

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Health Benefits: Cotton fruit

Many of you may have come across a fruit that looks like cotton on the inside, right?

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Foods to eliminate cholesterol spots in your eyes

Cholesterol spots or deposits around your eyes are an accumulation of fats that develop under the skin.

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Trump sparks global trade war fears

EVEN AS US PAUSES TARIFFS ON MEXICO

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Lamar wins 5 awards for 'Not Like Us'

GRAMMY AWARDS 2025

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Champions Trophy Concludes Its India Tour

WITH APPEARANCES AT ICONIC LOCATIONS IN MUM, B'LURU

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U'khand, MP, Kerala lead

ROWING HEATS IN 38TH NATIONAL GAMES

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