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In this issue

December 26, 2024

Three youths posting video with firearms in car arrested

City crime branch arrested three men while they were allegedly going to commit a crime in the area, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

When Mohammed Rafi Was Told His Money Is Illegitimate

Rafi @ 100

2 mins

Gaurav Ranadive, Sumit Mishra, Deepak Jain Among Front Runners

Raishumari for BJP City President Post

1 min

Land owner records to be distributed tomorrow

Under the Swamitva Yojana, a central government sponsored scheme

1 min

FLO Indore members visit KBC set

A group of 30 members of FLO Indore visited the set of television show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), and met the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan.

1 min

Christmas Celebrated With Midnight Masses, Carol Singing, and Festive Cheer

Citizens welcomed Christmas with midnight masses, carol singing, and vibrant celebrations on Wednesday.

1 min

Free distribution of prosthetic limbs and assistive devices

Under the Chief Minister Jankalyan Abhiyan, testing camps will be organised in the urban and rural bodies of the district for free distribution of prosthetic limbs and assistive devices to the elderly and the disabled people.

1 min

Congress Gifts Copy of Constitution to Lalwani

Protest against Amit Shah's alleged remarks against Dr Ambedkar

1 min

Male nurse molests 12-yr-old girl in hospital's HDU

Mother was also present in the room at the time. The victim told the police that Pindaria returned later. Victim was admitted to the hospital for treatment of heart ailment, incident took place at 3 am on Tuesday night. Police arrested the accused

1 min

Morning fog blankets city, visibility down to 400 mtrs

HAZE| Visibility remains between 800 and 1300 mts throughout the day

1 min

Indian students to become youngest herbalists @ herbal heritage

Learning the spicy way of life!

1 min

IMC team removing illegal enclosures attacked; three employees injured

VANDALISM | Around 100 people involved

2 mins

Woman Grabs Policeman's Collar at Khajrana Temple

A woman created a ruckus at Khajrana Ganesh temple on Wednesday morning and held a policeman by his collar.

1 min

MAHSI on verge of closure, students' future hangs in balance

Govt halted permission after merger with Paramedical Council, many letters sent but to no avail

1 min

25 Beggars Escape From Ren Basera

After Indore, now Ujjain police have launched a campaign to free the city from beggars.

1 min

Christmas Celebrated Amid Devotion and Fervour in City

Christ's Birth | Bishop Sebastian Vadekkal Took Rounds of the Holy Fire

2 mins

State Award Training Camp Concludes

Eight scouts and eight guides from PM Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Manpur, participated in the State Award Training Camp.

1 min

Miscreants Loot Rs 18L From Liquor Company

Miscreants broke into the office of a liquor company and looted cash worth Rs 18 lakh in Nagda town of the district here on Wednesday.

1 min

Good Governance Day Celebrated on Vajpayee's Birth Anniversary

Bharatiya Janata Party workers celebrated the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Wednesday as Good Governance Day at all booths of the city.

1 min

Stolen Goods, Cash Recovered, Accused Held

Major Sanidhya Tiwari reported that some unknown persons broke into the bungalow of Colonel Brar at night and stole gold jewellery and cash from the vacant house.

1 min

Three-day tabla workshop concludes

On the occasion of 'Tabla Day,' a three-day tabla workshop concluded at Government Madhav Sangeet Mahavidyalaya.

1 min

Labour Unions Protest in Pithampur

Labour unions staged protest in Pithampur against the burning of Union Carbide waste and submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister.

1 min

Sahitya Samman conferred on Abha Jha

Dr Neera Mishra Sahitya Samman and Neer Kavi Sammelan were organised in Bharat Mata Mandir Auditorium. The guests were welcomed by State Bank Ladies Club Ujjain.

1 min

Dewas district receives 'Scotch Silver Award-2024'

Dewas district has been honoured with 'Scotch Silver Award-2024' at the national level for its 'Mera School Smart School' campaign.

1 min

Fog, Cold Wave Leave Denizens Shivering

A Glimpse of Sunset in the Backdrop of Mahakaleshwar Temple During Foggy Evening in Ujjain on Wednesday FP Photo

1 min

Pithampur Industrial Area grapples with pollution

Pithampur Industrial Area is grappling with severe water and air pollution.

1 min

Punjabi Singer Seeks Mahakal's Blessings

Punjabi singer B Praak reached Mahakaleshwar temple, where he took the blessings of Lord Mahakal by participating in the Bhasma Aarti on the wee hours of Wednesday.

1 min

Chairman Pays Tribute To Atal Bihari Vajpayee Statue

On the occasion of 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Chairman Ravi Jain along with ruling party leader Manish Sen paid tribute to his statue located at local Balgarh crossing.

1 min

Vayu camping in Sheopur for past three days

Cheetah Vayu is camping in district Sheopur for the past three days.

1 min

Cong raises 13 Qs on Lokayukta raid, probe

Tug-of-war: Although none of the probe agencies were included in the inquiry, they arrived on the scene on their own and began an investigation

1 min

Goenka blames BJP MLA for tainting his image in I-T raid case

Chhattisgarh's industrialist Mahendra Goenka on Wednesday claimed that a BJP MLA was tarnishing his image by connecting him to the income tax department (I-T) raid.

1 min

Run direct train from city to Darbhanga, Bhagalpur

Migrants from Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, who reside in the city and the Malwa region have reiterated their long-standing demand for better rail connectivity to their native places.

1 min

Man arrested for raping married woman

Gandhi Nagar police on Wednesday arrested a person for allegedly raping a woman.

1 min

Gurjar Gaud Brahmin Parichay Sammelan on Sun

1,500 entries of young boys and girls received

1 min

PM Modi Lays Foundation of Ken-Betwa River Link Project

On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa river link project from Khajuraho in the presence of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav.

1 min

Welfare of people living around mining areas

District Mineral Foundations have been set up in the districts where mining activities is done to work for the interest and the benefit of the persons, and the areas affected by mining related operations.

1 min

MP's mineral revenue to rise five-fold: Dr Mohan Yadav

Chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav, while addressing the closing session of the two-day Mining Conclave at Bhopal on October 18, said that Madhya Pradesh is rich in mineral resources and that the state will actively encourage new investments in the mineral sector by intensifying efforts to harness this wealth.

2 mins

Mineral resource-rich MP offers immense investment opportunities

The chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav is keen to ensure that the State's subterranean deposits of minerals should bring prosperity to the people, while not damaging the environment.

1 min

C'garh Celebrates A B Vajpayee's Birth Anniversary

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary by garlanding his statue at Avanti Vihar Chowk in Raipur.

1 min

NSUI Workers Arrested for Protesting Kerala Governor's Visit

National Students Union of India (NSUI) workers were detained for showing black flags to Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, who was the chief guest at a Good Governance Day program organized at Atal Bihari Vajpayee University on Wednesday.

1 min

Dr. A. Neral donates blood for 125th time

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1 min

Bhoomipujan of Atal Complex held in Raipur

On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Raipur MP Brijmohan Aggarwal performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the Atal Complex on the Expressway.

1 min

Rajnandgaon Police Recruitment Put on Hold

The constable recruitment process in Rajnandgaon district has been postponed following allegations of serious irregularities.

1 min

C'garh to celebrate silver jubilee as 'Atal Nirman Varsh'

CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS | Remembering A B Vajpayee

1 min

Woman Attempts Suicide With Infant Outside Police Station

A tragic incident unfolded in the Tilda Nevra police station area when 22-year-old Nandani Dewar attempted suicide along with her three-month-old daughter after allegedly receiving an unsatisfactory response from the police regarding a domestic dispute.

1 min

Disputes Erupt in BJP's Organizational Polls Across Chhattisgarh

Internal discord in the BJP has surfaced during the organizational elections in Chhattisgarh, with incidents of clashes reported in Raipur, Gariaband, Pendra, and Jhakharpara.

1 min

GPM District Dismisses Three Teachers

In Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi (GPM) district of Chhattisgarh, three teachers have been dismissed from service due to indiscipline and prolonged absence.

1 min

Chhattisgarh Polls Preparation Underway, Issues Special Order

The State Election Commission, Chhattisgarh has finalized arrangements for the upcoming urban body and panchayat elections in Chhattisgarh.

1 min

BPCL Picks Andhra Pradesh for India's Last Greenfield Refinery Project

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has picked Andhra Pradesh for setting up a new oil refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, which may be the last greenfield project in India which has detailed a very ambitious energy transition plan to net zero emissions.

1 min

India's GDP growth seen at 6.5% in FY25, FY26: EY

Real GDP growth eased to a seven-quarter low of 5.4% in July-September -- the 2nd quarter of the current 2024-25 fiscal year

2 mins

Telecom industry's revenue doubled in 5 yrs

The revenue of India's telecom industry increased 8% (qo-q) to Rs 674 billion (13 per cent growth year-on-year) in the second quarter of FY25, mainly driven by tariff hikes, according to a new report.

1 min

Swan Ties Up With AG&P for India FSRU

Business tycoon Nikhil Merchant-run Swan Energy has lined up a floating LNG receipt and regasification unit for its proposed liquefied natural gas import project at Jafrabad in Gujarat, the firm said in a regulatory filing.

1 min

FPI Inflows Into Equities Drop Sharply In 2024; Rebound Anticipated In 2025

After a robust 2023, foreign investors significantly scaled back their investments in Indian equities in 2024, with net inflows amounting to over Rs 5,000 crore, as elevated domestic valuations, coupled with geopolitical uncertainties prompted investors to adopt a more cautious stance.

1 min

EPFO Adds 13.41 Lakh Net Members in Oct

Retirement fund body EPFO has registered 13.41 lakh net new members addition in October 2024, according to latest payroll data.

1 min

Govt Committed to Improve Quality Spending: FinMin

Aims to cut fiscal deficit to 4.5% in FY26

1 min

Office Market Buoyant: Report

With rising demand of premium workspaces, real estate consultant Anarock has said that realty firms are currently developing around 250 lakh square feet of office space across major cities for catering to the requirements of domestic and foreign companies.

1 min

Cement industry looks for better growth in 2025

The Indian cement industry, witnessing a consolidation and heightened rivalry between two corporate houses snapping smaller players, pins its hope on 2025 for an improvement in sales realisation, higher margins and acceleration in demand, expecting around 8 per cent sales growth helped by an increased government spending on big-ticket infra projects.

1 min

India Cements promoter N Srinivasan steps down

Leading cement maker UltraTech has completed the acquisition of promoters a 32.72% stake in India Cements Ltd, following which N Srinivasan and other promoters of the South-based cement maker have stepped down.

1 min

Gender budgeting share in total expenditure rises to 6.8%: RBI

India has completed 20 years of implementing gender budgeting policies, with the share of the gender budget in the total expenditure rising to 6.8 per cent in 2024 from 4.5 per cent in 2014, according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

1 min

Cong says LS alliance with AAP in Delhi was mistake

MUDSLINGING | Cong hits out at AAP over their alleged unkept promises and mismanagement on various issues

1 min

9 Drug Peddlers Held in Kashmir Valley, Narcotics Seized

J&K Police said on Wednesday that it has arrested nine drug peddlers from various districts of the Kashmir Valley and recovered various narcotic substances from them.

1 min

3-year-old girl remains trapped in borewell

Three-year-old Chetna, who fell into a 700-ft deep borewell in Rajasthan's Kotputli on December 23, has still not been rescued, even as efforts continue.

1 min

SGPC chief awarded religious punishment

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday appeared before Akal Takht Jathedar and underwent the \"religious punishment\" for using \"derogatory remarks\" against his predecessor Bibi Jagir Kaur.

1 min

Vasundhara 'back' with Raje-niti, meets PM Modi

Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje is back in action. Her recent meeting with PM Narendra Modi in Delhi and brief interactions in Jaipur have fueled speculation about her political return.

1 min

Maha Kumbh: Slogans sparks heated debate

The 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is still weeks away, but controversy has already cast a shadow over preparations.

1 min

Illegal infiltration rises due to economic collapse in Bangladesh

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed grave concerns over the sharp increase in illegal infiltration of Bangladesh nationals into India, attributing this alarming trend to the neighbouring country's ongoing economic crisis and the shutdown of its once-thriving textile industry.

1 min

Handled like a terrorist: Karnataka BJP seeks probe into Ravi's arrest

After a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation met Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot regarding the arrest of BJP MLC CT Ravi, Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Tuesday, condemned the treatment of Ravi.

1 min

Biodiversity concerns halt tungsten mining

In a significant move, the Government of India, amid opposition, has instructed the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to reassess the Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Block in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, with a focus on redefining its boundaries to exclude a biodiversity site spanning 193.215 hectares.

1 min

Kolkata churches get splash of 'aalpona' paintings

At least two Kolkata churches, one among which is an orthodox parish, are set to usher in the yuletide with a larger message of communal harmony - using motifs of 'aalpona', a craft of floor paintings, traditionally used in Bengal's Hindu festivals - in their Christmas decorations.

1 min

India Achieved 8.4 Pc Growth Rate During Vajpayee's Tenure

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday paid floral tributes at the statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Lok Bhavan here at a special Good Governance Day celebration to mark his 100th birth anniversary and commemorate his unparalleled contributions to India.

1 min

B'desh stalls absent from Kolkata Book Fair

For the first time in 28 years, Bangladesh has not found mention as a participating country in the Kolkata International Book Fair schedule that was released on Friday.

1 min

Suvendu gets threat from Bangladesh terror outfits

The BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari received threat from Bangladesh terror outfits on Wednesday.

1 min

Patanjali's educational symposium concludes in Haridwar

The Bhartiya Shiksha Board (BSB), a new national school board established by the Centre, entrusting Patanjali Yogpeeth as its sponsoring body, concluded its transformative two-day educational symposium.

1 min

Two Terror Suspects Held in Kokrajhar

Two suspected members of a 'sleeper cell' of a terror network have been arrested along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Assam's Kokrajhar district, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

Centre planning to arrest AAP leader and Atishi

DIRTY POLITICS: Kejriwal accuses saffron party of stopping Delhi government's work through the Lieutenant Governor

1 min

Jaipur tanker blast: Toll rises to 18

Three more individuals, including a severely burnt woman, succumbed to their injuries on Wednesday at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital, taking the death in the Jaipur LPG tanker blast to 18.

1 min

Jaipur tanker blast: Toll rises to 18

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said the state, which has been in the grip of ethnic violence since May last year, needs immediate peace and appealed to two communities to reach an understanding.

1 min

Setback for BJP in Kerala

The attempt to disrupt Christmas celebrations allegedly by Sangh Parivar workers in two schools in Palakkad district has come as a major setback for the BJP outreach plans to woo the Christian community in Kerala.

1 min

We don't believe in tragedy tourism, says Fadnavis

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that his government did not believe in \"promoting tourism tragedy\".

2 mins

Local Body Polls Likely by April 2025

State BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday said elections to local bodies will be held in March-April 2025 if the Supreme Court gives its decision on OBC reservation in the first week of January.

1 min

Judiciary takes police to task over 'illegal' arrests

LETTER OF LAW | A string of recent cases have seen the courts come down hard on police and investigative agencies for not communicating the 'grounds of arrest' to the accused

2 mins

Temple trusts conference seeks repeal of Waqf Act

The Maharashtra Temple Trusts Conference has demanded repealing the Waqf Act, alleging that non-Hindus have encroached on temples through the Waqf Board.

1 min

New rates for high-security vehicle plates

Motorists will have to pay between Rs531 and Rs879 to affix mandatory high-security registration plates (HSRP) to their vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, as per the Transport Department.

1 min

90% Reduction in Number of Fraud International Calls

The DoT Has Advised Citizens to Show Caution With Respect to Answering Calls From International Numbers

1 min

Govt to give out property cards on December 27

Owners possessing houses in inhabited areas in 30,515 villages from 30 districts will get property cards under the flagship Survey of Villages and Mapping Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme of the central government.

1 min

Oppn leaders, party rivals gun for Munde

Munde risks losing Guardian ministership; Jarange-Patil urges people to take charge of the case

1 min

Glitzy events and celeb glamour on Day 1 of Mood Indigo 2024

Mood Indigo 2024, Asia's largest college cultural festival, started at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) on Wednesday.

1 min

BEST union to protest against privatisation

The union has asserted that saving BEST is not just an issue for the transport body's workers but also a matter of public interest

1 min

BMC Implements 'Dust Mitigation Plan'

The BMC on Wednesday implemented a dust mitigation plan to tackle air-borne dust particles — a major factor contributing to the deteriorating air quality in Mumbai.

1 min

New Year celebration: Bars, hotels, restaurants to remain open till 5am

Pune restaurants, bars, and hotels will remain open until 5am on Christmas and New Year this year, providing extended hours to accommodate celebrations.

1 min

PMC suffers losses over delay in fixing dialysis rates

The Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) Health Department operates the Urban Poor Medical Assistance Scheme (UPMAS) for underprivileged, needy, low-income, and slum-dwelling residents of the city.

1 min

Residents demand action against feeding pigeons

health risk

1 min

Bus hits truck; kills 1, injures 15

A man was killed and 15 other persons were injured when a speeding private bus rammed into a truck on a highway in Maharashtra's Pune district on Wednesday morning, police said.

1 min

CR's Pune Division Wins Many Shields

Pune Division won the Track Machine Shield individually and the Medical Shield & Engineering Shield jointly with Mumbai Division, along with the Stores Shield with Bhusaval Division at the award ceremony held by Central Railway on Dec 24 at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre Auditorium.

1 min

Chain-snatching cases spike

CRIME IN CITY| Police blame gangs from outside for the crimes

2 mins

Surveillance vehicles to curb garbage dumping

In a significant step towards making the city cleaner, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Wednesday launched a special surveillance vehicle squad to curb open garbage dumping in the city around the clock.

1 min

NIBM residents allege PMC-hawker nexus in locality, seek probe

Irked over the inactions of the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) Anti-Encroachment Department, residents of the NIBM Annexe area have alleged that a hawker-crime syndicate has been operating in their locality and accused the civic body of aiding it.

2 mins

Water supply disruption due to PMC's maintenance

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced a planned water supply shutdown across several areas on Thursday, Dec 26, due to critical maintenance work under the Parvati MLR water supply scheme.

1 min

Man Trapped in Debris Rescued

A dramatic and life-saving rescue operation unfolded on Wednesday morning at Shantivan Society in Ahmedabad, where demolition work at house E34 took a dangerous turn.

1 min

Cold wave in Saurashtra

Saurashtra is once again in the grip of a severe cold wave as temperatures across the region have plummeted.

1 min

CM Patel Opens Kankaria Carnival in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad's much-awaited Kankaria Carnival 2024 commenced on Wednesday with a vibrant inauguration by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

1 min

Man Files Habeas Corpus for Daughter

Alleges ISKCON Has Hand in Her Disappearance

1 min

10 Yrs On, Villagers Yet To Get Power Bills

In a perplexing turn of events, 300 residents of Turkheda and Hanfeshwar villages in Gujarat's Chhota Udepur district have not received electricity bills for the past decade.

1 min

Banas FPC earns ₹ 7.4 cr in a year

For over eight years now, the farmers of Radhanpur in Patan district, Gujarat have been seeing steady improvement in their lives and livelihoods.

1 min

ITC Narmada Unveils Festive Offerings

ITC Narmada, a luxury chain hotel in Ahmedabad is all set to make this festive season unforgettable for patrons of Ahmedabad and those visiting here, with a series of exclusive events and indulgent dining experiences.

1 min

Special branch for VIP, VVIP security

HOW WILL IT FUNCTION? Team comprising 60 police personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police, will exclusively handle high profile visitors without disrupting regular police operations

2 mins

Vadodara's 1st Int'l Flight by Mid-25

Vadodara is set to make its debut on the international aviation map with the launch of the Vadodara-Dubai flight service by Air India Express, tentatively scheduled for mid-2025.

1 min

Hyd Police Warn Action Against Misleading Videos

The city police on Wednesday warned that action will be taken against those who spread false information or posting misleading videos on social media about the Sandhya Theatre stampede incident.

1 min

Telangana rings in Christmas with joy and fervour pervades

Christmas is a joyous occasion to celebrate the birth of Jesus and cherish his ideals, the Governor said

1 min

Palle Panduga Transforms Rural Roads

The new coalition government has prioritized rural road construction, allocating substantial funds to improve connectivity in Manyam villages

1 min

Sritej is off ventilator support: Father

The eight-year-old boy, who was injured in the stampede during the screening of 'Pushpa-2' here on December 4, was taken off oxygen and ventilator support as his condition is improving, his father has said.

1 min

The debate over bigger families: A complex issue in Southern India, CMs call for increase in population

The debate over declining fertility rates, thus, reflects a complex interplay of demography, politics, and cultural priorities

4 mins

Allu Arjun, makers of 'Pushpa' announce Rs 2 crore aid

Allu Arjun's father and veteran producer Allu Aravind, along with Dil Raju and others, visited a private hospital where a boy injured in the stampede

1 min

Can India's Creative Economy Rise Despite Regional, Global Challenges?

Bollywood's global appeal highlights India's potential, but skill gaps and competition persist.

2 mins

Leadership failure, political inertia stoke Manipur crises

A fractured state suffers ethnic strife, systemic neglect, and worsening instability under BJP governance

3 mins

Russia's "inhuman attacks" on Christmas day

Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, striking a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.

1 min

Ex-rebel groups agree to unite under Syria's defense ministry

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has reached an agreement with rebel factions to come together as one force under the Defence Ministry, according to the new Syrian general administration.

1 min

Conflicts blight Xmas spirit

SOMBER CHRISTMAS EVE | Amid empty streets and shuttered shops, the brethren hopes for better festivity next year

3 mins

UK min Tulip denies Bangla claims of brokering N-deal

Ever since Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and her niece Tulip Siddiq, who is a Labour MP and UK's Treasury Minister, have been implicated in the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant kickback scam to the tune of $5 billion, there have been protests and calls for accountability.

1 min

Greenland's Def Budget Up After Trump Comment

The Danish government has announced a huge boost in defence spending for Greenland, hours after US President-elect Donald Trump repeated his desire to purchase the Arctic territory.

1 min

Canada Slams China on Rights Groups' Sanctions

The Canadian government has condemned China's imposition of sanctions on two Canadian civil society organizations and 20 human rights advocates, calling it an arbitrary target against those speaking for human rights.

1 min

Need to meet PTI team before talks with govt

Nominating Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) chief Sahibzada Mohammad Hamid Raza as the spokesperson for his party's committee for negotiation with the Pakistan government, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has demanded a meeting with his negotiating team to make the process meaningful.

1 min

Trump to pursue death penalty

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to \"vigorously pursue\" capital punishment following President Joe Biden's commutation of most federal death row sentences.

1 min

Ukraine War Veterans Forgotten and Shunned

On a freezing drizzly day in central Kyiv, Evhen Lomsky hobbled uneasily on crutches near a subway exit wearing a sign that read: \"I'm starving.\"

1 min

Triumphs and Trials

Indian cricket in 2024 was marked by a significant triumph as the national team finally secured an ICC trophy after a 13-year drought, winning the T20 World Cup held in the USA and the Caribbean.

1 min

Boxing Day Battle at the MCG

Tactical Shifts & Skipper's Dilemma | Rohit Sharma's batting position under spotlight

1 min

Epic clashes await as Historic rivalries take centre stage

Champions Trophy 2025

1 min

SA Eyes WTC Final With All-Seam Attack Against Pak

South Africa is set to secure its spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final as they take on Pakistan in the first Test starting Thursday in Centurion.

1 min

Confusion clouds the Dhing Express

SUSPENDED IN SHADOWS| NADA update on Hima Das suspension creates confusion

1 min

Madhya Pradesh beat Jharkhand by four wickets

In a thrilling encounter during the ongoing men's U-23 limited overs tournament, Madhya Pradesh (MP) scored a four-wicket victory over Jharkhand in League Round 5 played at Raipur on Wednesday.

1 min

Maheshwari-Anantjeet Win Skeet Mixed Team National Title

The pair of Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka rounded off a successful year by clinching the Skeet Mixed Team national title for their home state of Rajasthan.

1 min

Atal Super Sprint Duathlon 2024 Held in Bhopal

To commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Bhopal District Triathlon Association hosted the \"Atal Super Sprint Duathlon 2024\" at Atal Path, TT Nagar.

1 min

Pragnesh shines at South West Zone Inter-University Tournament

The South West Zone Inter-University Tournament, organised by SRM University in Chennai from December 21 to 24, has witnessed remarkable performances from athletes across various universities.

1 min

MP mini-golf team announced for national competition

Local Sports

1 min

All India Kash Trophy Football tourney kicks off in Mandsaur

The second edition of All India Kash Trophy Football Tournament kicked off on Tuesday.

1 min

Anupati, Raju leave impression at Equestrian Championship

Young riders Anupati Navyashree Sai and Raju Singh emerged as the best performers in the show jumping and dressage categories, respectively, on the concluding day of the first half of the Junior National Equestrian Championships (JNEC).

1 min

DCCI Announces India's Participation in Physical Disabled Cricket Champions Trophy 2025

The Disabled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) proudly announced India's participation in the Physical Disabled Cricket Champions Trophy 2025, to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from January 12 to January 21, 2025.

1 min

Smart Technology and Decor: Living with futuristic innovations

In the rapidly evolving world of interior design, smart technology has emerged as a game-changer, transforming homes into sophisticated, functional, and aesthetically pleasing spaces.

1 min

Retinoids in skincare routine

There are seven main types of retinoids, in order of weakest to strongest, since these are chemical compounds, so the higher up the chemical chain you go, the stronger they become.

1 min

The complete guide to melanoma: Symptoms, causes, and cure

Melanoma, a.k.a malignant melanoma, is the most dangerous skin cancer of them all.

4 mins

A surge in respiratory illnesses among children aged 6-13

There is a significant rise in respiratory illnesses among children aged 6-13, with viral infections such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu, pneumonia, and allergy-related problems affecting both skin and respiration.

2 mins

Patience pays off

Actor Rohman Shawl opens up about his role in Amaran, his journey in the film industry, and more

3 mins

Salman Khan's surprise shines in messy Baby John

Salman Khan's surprise cameo is the only saving grace of the messy and incoherent Varun Dhawan-starrer, Baby John.

2 mins

Sunita Williams' Christmas celebration sparks debate

HOW DID THEY KNOW THEY WOULD BE STUCK IN SPACE?

1 min

From KL Saigal to SRK; a seamless journey

NAUSHAD'S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

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Anupati, Raju Emerge Best Performers

Junior National Equestrian Championships

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Eight Teams Remain in the 'City of Pearls'

Santosh Trophy

1 min

3-day MP State Closed Squash Tournament @DC

Three-day MP State Closed Squash Tournament, organised under the aegis of the Squash Racket Federation of India, is being held at Daly College, Indore.

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Annual Fest Themed ‘Checkmate - One Step Ahead in Every Move’

The Vidhyanjali International School, Indore, celebrated its Annual Function with the theme ‘Checkmate - One Step Ahead in Every Move’, highlighting strategy, foresight, and resilience.

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VEER BAL DIWAS: HONOURING THE YOUNGEST MARTYRS OF INDIA

On January 9, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared December 26 as Veer Bal Diwas to honour the bravery and martyrdom of Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, the youngest sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

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LanguageEnglish

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