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In this issue

December 28, 2024

Countdown begins for disposal of 337 MT Union Carbide waste

Swantra Kumar Singh said, \"We will start transporting UCC chemical waste any time before the end of this year. Everything has been done as per the High Court order. Entire waste will be transported at one go in the midnight through \"Corridor,\" just like green corridor. There will be 12 containers of REEL with 150 handlers for this job. Two companies of security forces will be deployed and drone monitoring will be done. Just to avoid traffic hassle, it will be transported at night.\"

1 min

Mumbai terror attack plotter Makki dies

Mumbai terror attack plotter and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) designated global terrorist Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) deputy chief Hafiz Abdul Rahman Makki died on Friday after a suspected heart attack in Lahore hospital.

1 min

Weather Takes a Turn, City Experiences Showers

UPDATE | Over 10 districts of state including Ujjain & Dhar receive rainfall

1 min

IDA board approves tenders for Rs 44 crore development works

The meeting of the Board of Directors of Indore Development Authority was held on Friday under the chairmanship of Deepak Singh, Divisional Commissioner and IDA chairman.

1 min

Devi Ahilya National Award to be given to Kar sevaks

RSS Chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat will give away the award

1 min

IMC AI Caught Accepting Rs 5,000 Bribe

An assistant inspector with Indore Municipal Corporation was caught red-handed while accepting Rs 5000 as a bribe.

1 min

'Sanjha Utsav-SHG Mela' to promote women empowerment begins

The much-talked-about 'Sanjha Utsav-SHG Mela', aimed at promoting women empowerment and local business began at Gandhi Hall in the city on Friday.

1 min

IMC worker mistaken for being beggar brought back from shelter home

WCD had rescued woman from outside the Bada Ganpati temple and sent her to Ujjain

2 mins

Banking hours to be 10 am to 4 pm from January 1

■ Currently banking hours are from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm ■ Special camps to be organised to open bank accounts

1 min

Man Held for Selling Chinese Manjha

Chhatripura police arrested a man for selling kite-flying thread (Chinese Manjha) which is banned in Indore, police said on Friday.

1 min

Man booked for molesting neighbour tattoo artist

A man was booked for molesting his neighbour tattoo artist woman and thrashing her husband in Rajendra Nagar police station area, an official said on Friday.

1 min

Recognition of Yug Purush Dham Ashram Cancelled

10 children died 6 months ago, 86 Divyangs staying in Ashram shifted to Seva Dham, Ujjain

1 min

Traffic constables chase mobile phone snatchers, catch them

Two traffic constables, who were on duty at Pipliyahana Square, chased two mobile phone snatchers and caught them on Thursday night.

1 min

Transport service proposal to be put up in next cabinet

Services will begin from Indore and Ujjain

1 min

Three Arrested With MD Drugs Worth Lakhs

Three men in a car were arrested with MD drugs worth lakhs of rupees by the crime branch, an officer said on Friday.

1 min

ESB Preparing Calendar to Conduct Recruitment Exams

Employees Selection Board (ESB) is preparing a calendar to conduct recruitment exams on thousands of posts in 2025.

1 min

Class 9 Student Addicted to Drugs, Commits Suicide

The rise in drug addiction among minors and youth has become a serious concern in Indore.

1 min

Encourage farmers for horticulture, pulse production, oilseeds: CM

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the state has recorded significant production of soybean in recent years.

1 min

Police Meet Bars, Hotel, DJ Operators

The city police conducted a meeting with bars, hotels and DJ operators at Bhawarkuan and Juni Indore police stations on Friday to ensure peaceful New Year's Eve celebrations.

1 min

4 Victims of Karauli Tragedy Cremated

Horrific | 5 members of family had died in car-bus accident

1 min

From Miss MP to Miss World aspirant: Khushi Jaiswal

The newly crowned Miss MP Khushi Jaiswal, is now aiming for the Miss World title. She encourages the younger generation to embrace modeling, highlighting the industry's positive transformation.

1 min

No sale of Chinese manjha, demands Akhil Bhartiya Grahak Panchayat

Akhil Bhartiya Grahak Panchayat Indore gave a memorandum to Indore police commissioner against Chinese Manjha on Friday.

1 min

Youth Returning From Mahakal Dies in Accident

A 24-year-old youth, who was returning from Mahakal Temple, died in an accident while his companion escaped unhurt in the Banganga police station area.

1 min

NTCA Team to Assess Preparations for Cheetah Translocation Next Month

Next lot of cheetahs likely to reach Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in February Most probably, cheetahs would be brought from South Africa

1 min

Encroachments removed from Chhappan to Palasia Square

In a move to ensure smooth traffic flow and reclaim footpaths for pedestrians, the district administration and Indore Municipal Corporation conducted a joint anti-encroachment drive along the stretch between MG Road (56 shops) and Palasia Square on Friday.

1 min

Three MTMC, two outsourced employees sent to police remand

DARSHAN SCAM | Anukul Jain has been given the charge of MTMC administrator

1 min

Ban on Gambhir, Kshipra water usage for irrigation, industrial purposes

Collector and district magistrate found it appropriate to conserve water of Gambhir Dam and Kshipra River with a view to making it available to the public for domestic purposes.

1 min

JNV Conducts Alumni Meet

A grand alumni meet was organised at PM Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), where students from various batches participated.

1 min

Three women blackmailers held, Rs 4cr booty recovered

Neelganga police on Friday arrested three women out of five accused persons who honey trapped an elderly astrologer and allegedly looted Rs 4 crore from him in the last two years.

1 min

Raghav Kale shines for San Thome Academy

Raghav Kale, a student of San Thome Academy, Bhopal Road, Dewas, has brought pride to the school by securing his selection in the under-14 MP Skating Rollball National Championship.

1 min

Discussion Conducted to Resume City Bus Services

A meeting of Ujjain City Transport Service Limited (UCTSL) board of directors was held under the chairmanship of Mayor Mukesh Tatwal on Friday.

1 min

Mhow students excel in nat'l shooting

Students of Colonel's Academy School in Mhow have achieved success in the 67th National Shooting Competition.

1 min

Tanker hits bike, 1 killed

A tragic road accident occurred on Pithampur Industrial Area's Main Road, Mhow-Neemuch Road. A tanker collided with a bike, killing one woman and injuring two others.

1 min

ED Searches 8 Places Linked to Sharma

RAID | ED sleuths conduct search in Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur

1 min

GECU Alumni Donate Rs 10L for Scholarships

Students of 1999 batch of Government Engineering College of Ujjain (GECU) met after 25 years on Friday.

1 min

Pushp Masale Celebrates 50 Glorious Years

Pushp Masale, a trusted Indian spice brand, marked its 50th anniversary with a grand celebration featuring brand ambassador Sonali Bendre.

1 min

Officials Puzzled How Sharma Secured VRS After 8-Yr Service

The unaccounted wealth earned by former constable of transport department Saurabh Sharma has left everyone stunned.

1 min

Sudden rain damages garlic kept in Krishi Upaj Mandi

Garlic worth thousands of rupees was damaged at Mandsaur's Krishi Upaj Mandi when an unexpected heavy downpour struck the district on Friday afternoon.

1 min

Encroachers Pelt Stones at Forest Officials, 10 Injured

At least 10 forest and police department officials were injured when locals pelted stones at them when they were uprooting standing crops on encroached forest land in Khandwa's Gudi Kheda forest range.

1 min

Pushp Masale celebrates 50 glorious years

At least 10 forest and police department officials were injured when locals pelted stones at them when they were uprooting standing crops on encroached forest land in Khandwa's Gudi Kheda forest range.

1 min

Demand to Ban Chinese String Increases, 1 More Hurt

Kite flying enthusiasts are putting lives of common people in danger by using Chinese strings.

1 min

ED Raids to Open Pandora's Box in Transport Dept

The ED sleuths have begun to raid the premises of former constable of the Transport Department, Saurabh Sharma, after the raids by the Special Police Establishment (SPE) of Lokayukta.

1 min

7 Days Mourning in the Memory of Late PM Manmohan

Chhattisgarh government has declared seven days of state mourning across the state from December 26 to January 1 to honour the late former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi.

1 min

BJP Condemns Cong Over Distorted Map of India

Chhattisgarh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Kiran Singh Dev strongly condemned the depiction of Kashmir as part of Pakistan and Aksai Chin as part of China in a map presented during the Congress session in Karnataka.

1 min

Nine Health Centres in Chhattisgarh Get NQAS

Nine health institutions across Chhattisgarh have been awarded the prestigious National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) certification by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

1 min

Cong Leaders Pay Tribute to Former PM Manmohan

Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Opposition Leader Dr. Charan Das Mahant, State Congress President Deepak Baij, former Deputy Chief Minister T.S. Singh Deo, and other Congress leaders have expressed their deep sorrow over the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who died in New Delhi on Thursday night.

2 mins

Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express Faces Financial Loss

The Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express, which has been operational for five months, has not met expectations in terms of passenger occupancy and profitability.

1 min

RMC Gives New Life to Larynx Cancer Patient

Raigarh conducted the operation under the guidance of Dean Dr. Vineet Jain and Hospital Superintendent Dr. Manoj Kumar Minj. The patient, Sushil Munda from Jashpur, had been battling persistent coughing for two years and had lost his voice for six months. After multiple unsuccessful treatments elsewhere, he sought help at Raigarh Medical College. Following detailed examinations, doctors diagnosed

1 min

Top Officials Access Ground Status Of Traffic

Joint Efforts

1 min

RSS Chief Bhagwat Begins 6-Day Tour of Chhattisgarh

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat has arrived in Raipur for a six-day visit to Chhattisgarh, which will conclude on December 31, 2024.

1 min

Governor, CM Pay Tribute to Sahibzadas on Veer Bal Diwas

Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai participated in the Veer Bal Diwas program at the Gurudwara in Pandari, Raipur, paying homage to the martyrdom of Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, the brave sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

1 min

How lenders have become the real stakeholders

India's corporate landscape

1 min

PSU Banks to Cross ₹1.5L Cr Profit in FY'25

Low NPAs and double-digit credit growth are expected to drive profits of public sector banks past the Rs 1.5 lakh crore milestone in 2024-25.

1 min

Coal exchange on anvil, work underway to raise output to meet demand

The coal sector is likely to witness a spate of activities in the upcoming year from launching maiden coal exchange to facilitating trading and rate determination of dry-fuel to meet the booming demand of the economy.

1 min

Gilts end off lows as rupee recovers, auction result as expected

Government bond prices ended off lows due to a recovery in the rupee from record lows against the dollar, as well as firm demand for bonds at the weekly debt sale led to cut-off prices at expected levels.

1 min

CAD moderates marginally to 1.2% of GDP in Jul-Sep qtr

Despite merchandise trade deficit up to $75.3 bn

1 min

Sebi Clarifies Rules on Change in Control for Investment Advisers, Research Analysts, KRAs

Sebi on Friday clarified the rules for transfer and transmission of shareholding among immediate relatives for investment advisers, research analysts, and KYC registration agencies (KRAs).

1 min

Indian Smartphone Market Poised for 6% Growth in 2025

The Indian smartphone market is poised for significant growth in 2025, with a projected 6 per cent increase (year-on-year) driven by improving consumer sentiment and government initiatives aimed at reducing unemployment, industry experts said on Friday.

1 min

Rupee falls 21 paise to hit fresh record low of 85.48 per US dollar

The rupee opened weak at 85.31 and plunged 53 paise to the lowest-ever intraday level of 85.80

1 min

Forex kitty drops by $8.478 bn to $644.391 bn

The country's forex reserves dropped by further USD 8.478 billion to USD 644.391 billion for week ended December 20, RBI said on Friday.

1 min

Rural, urban consumption inequality dips during Aug 2023-July 2024: Govt Survey

The Gini coefficient declined to 0.237 from 0.266 for rural areas and to 0.284 from 0.314 for urban areas

1 min

Sensex Rises 226 Points on Buying in Bank, Auto Stocks

Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by 226 points while Nifty settled above the 23,800 mark on Friday following gains in auto and banking shares even as investors turned cautious due to FII outflows and a record fall in the rupee.

1 min

DGCA Orders Suspension of 2 Akasa Air Directors for Training Lapses

Aviation safety regulator DGCA on Friday ordered the suspension of the director of operations and the director of training at Akasa Air for six months for alleged lapses in pilots' training.

1 min

RBI Mandates Banks To Report OTC Gold Derivative Trades From Feb

The Reserve Bank of India has mandated banks to report all over-the-counter transactions in gold derivatives undertaken by them and customers in domestic markets, International Financial Services Centre and outside India to the trade repository of Clearing Corp. of India Ltd. with effect from February 1.

1 min

Adani Ports orders 8 tugs with Cochin Shipyard for ₹450 cr

APSEZ said these tugs are expected to be delivered starting from December 2026

1 min

NTPC REL begins commercial supply of 37.50 MW from Sadla solar project

Power giant NTPC on Friday said its step-down arm, NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), has begun the commercial supply of electricity from a first part capacity of 37.50 MW out of 200 MW of Gujarat Solar PV Project in Sadla from December 21.

1 min

Coal India May Miss FY25 Output Target

Coal India Ltd could miss its production target of 838 million tonnes for the ongoing financial year by 3.0-3.5% due to poor demand and congestion from pithead coal stocks piling up at its mines, a senior company official said.

1 min

UltraTech to acquire minority stake in Star Cement, cement war to intensify further

Leading cement producer UltraTech Cement on Friday announced the acquisition of a minority 8.69 per cent stake in Meghalaya-based Star Cement from the promoters in a deal worth Rs 851 crore, intensifying the competition with Adani Group entity Ambuja Cements for cement assets.

1 min

2025 Will Be No Less Transformative in Its Own Way for Air India: CEO

The coming year will be no less transformative in its own way for Air India and we will elevate the national carrier even higher, Campbell Wilson, CEO and Managing Director of Air India, said on Friday.

1 min

Hero Future Energies Commissions 29 MW Solar Project in Karnataka

Hero Future Energies (HFE) on Friday announced the commissioning of a 29 MW solar project in Karnataka.

1 min

JSW Neo Energy to acquire 4.7 GW RE platform O2 Power

JSW Energy Ltd's wholly-owned subsidiary JSW Neo Energy Ltd will acquire Singapore-based renewable energy platform O2 Power Pooling Pte Ltd. for Rs 124.68 bn, or $1.47 bn, as it gears up to achieve a green-energy capacity of 20 gigawatts before 2029-30 (Apr-Mar).

1 min

DPIIT Inks Pact With boAt

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Friday said it has signed a pact with audio and wearables brand boAt to mentor startups in the manufacturing sector.

1 min

Osamu Suzuki, who ignited Indian auto industry, passes away at 94

Osamu Suzuki, the man who took a risk and bet on India when no one else believed in having a viable automobile company in the country, has died at the age of 94, according to information shared by Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation on Friday.

1 min

Manmohan Singh's reforms transformed India

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's 1991 budget unshackled India's economy, significantly enhancing the economic prospects for hundreds of millions of Indians, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Gita Gopinath said on Friday.

1 min

2024 Has Been a Crazy Ride for Indian Mkts

Equity benchmark indices after remaining largely unchanged and were in a band of 180-200 points in a subdued trading session throughout the week rallied on Friday which helped Nifty to cross 23800 levels.

2 mins

Deadlines 2024: Essential Dates to Secure Your Financial Future

As the year-end approaches, it's time to gear up and stay financially vigilant.

1 min

Kharge Writes to Modi, Seeks Site for Singh's Memorial

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging that the last rites of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh be conducted at a location where a memorial can be established.

1 min

Sonia pens emotional note

LESSER KNOWN FACTS...

1 min

'As PM, I cannot let any Indian go without food'

Recalling his first one-on-one meeting with Singh in 2006, Nanda Kumar shared his memories of working with the former prime minister during some of India's most challenging times.

1 min

AAP Seeks Bharat Ratna for Singh

A day after threatening to get the Congress expelled from the INDIA bloc of opposition parties, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday demanded that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who breathed his last on Thursday night, be conferred with the country's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna.

1 min

Annamalai Whips Self

Student Sexual Assault Case

1 min

Priyanka Slams BJP Leaders for Forcing Folk Singer Devi to Apologise

A day after folk singer Devi was forced to publicly apologise by BJP leaders for singing Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajan, \"Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram\", the incident sparked sharp criticism from Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who accused the BJP of hypocrisy and intolerance.

1 min

Confidentiality of autopsy process compromised, states CFSL report

RG KAR TRAGEDY

1 min

Issued over 1 mn non-immigrant visas to Indians for 2nd year: US embassy

The US mission in India on Friday said it issued more than one million nonimmigrant visas for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for travel to the US.

1 min

Bus accident kills eight in Bathinda

PUNJAB HORROR | PM expresses condolences

1 min

Bad air throws wet blanket on chilly weather

Citizens unable to fully enjoy pleasant climes; city was covered in thick smog for past two days

2 mins

Hotel booking rates vary on iPhone, android

FPJ finds...

1 min

After delayed FIR, now action lags against four cops

DRUGS PLANTING CASE / Complainant was freed after incident's CCTV footage went viral; case filed more than 3 months after incident

1 min

Wine-food fest at Radio Club in Colaba

The Bombay Presidency Radio Club, Colaba, will hold a 'Radio Wine, Alcobev & Food Festival 2025' on January 11 (Saturday) and January 12 (Sunday) from 4pm to 11pm.

1 min

Accused of abetting AI pilot's suicide, boyfriend gets bail

The sessions court, on Friday, granted bail to Aditya Pandit, 27, booked for abetment of suicide of Air India pilot, Srishti Tuli.

1 min

Case against father, son for usurping gems worth ₹1.93cr

The Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) police have registered an FIR against a father-son duo for allegedly cheating a diamond merchant of Rs1.93 crore.

1 min

Fake excise official issues 'liquor permits'

A man has been booked for allegedly impersonating a Maharashtra excise department agent and facilitating the issuance of counterfeit one-day liquor permits to the residents of a high-profile housing society in Andheri.

1 min

Blackmail case: Friend of key accused ends life

27-year-old victim was missing for 10 days; blames friend, an accused in sex racket case; his Aadhaar used to book lodges; suicide note says 'Sorry Mom and Dad'

1 min

Shut abruptly, SoBo parking tower to restart from Jan 1

FPJ IMPACT

1 min

Traffic police nab absconding Sangli murderer

Pune Traffic Police have arrested an absconding murder suspect while taking action against traffic violators who drove on the wrong side of the road on Friday in Bibwewadi.

1 min

A Rare Coin Collection on Display for Punekars

Coinex Pune, hosted by the International Collectors' Society of Rare Items (ICSRI), returns this year to captivate Punekars with an extraordinary collection of rare coins made from a variety of metals.

1 min

Minor siblings' rape and murder suspect remanded to police custody until January 1

Speaking to the press on Friday, Superintendent of Police (Pune Rural) Pankaj Deshmukh provided details about the rape and murder case of two minor sisters at Rajgurunagar.

2 mins

Bhakti Shakti Chowk to Nashik Highway Missing Link Work Underway

The development of the 550-meter-long road connecting Bhakti Shakti Chowk to the Nashik Highway through Triveni Nagar is making steady progress, with 50% of the work completed.

1 min

School Van Driver Arrested for Molestation

A school van driver has been arrested for molesting a 15-year-old girl student in Kondhwa.

1 min

PNQ Records Highest-Ever Air Passenger Traffic in November

The Pune International Airport (PNQ) recorded its highest-ever passenger traffic in November this year, with over nine lakh passengers.

1 min

Residents fall sick due to contaminated water

KHARADI | Residents file complaint against tanker vendor

2 mins

Takale to become 1st Indian at Dakar car rally

Dakar Rally 2025

1 min

PMJAY fraud: Health dept staff held

KHYATI HOSPITAL SCAM | Investigation of the case revealed that many ineligible people were issued Ayushman cards enabling them to avail of facilities meant for the poor

2 mins

Adani Group Fosters Cricket Talent in J&K

The Adani Group has taken a commendable step to foster cricket talent in Jammu and Kashmir by contributing ₹67.60 lakh to the development of young cricketers' skills.

1 min

Pregnant Woman Can Live With Female Partner: HC

A pregnant woman appeared before Gujarat High Court with her female partner, refusing to go with her husband.

1 min

2k AI-enabled CCTV cameras for Ahd

In a significant move to enhance surveillance across Ahmedabad, the city's Standing Committee has approved the installation of 2,000 AI-enabled CCTV cameras.

1 min

Skills first approach at Business 20 Summit in Brazil

Earlier this year, in October I had the privilege to attend the B-20 Summit at Sao Palo, Brazil.

2 mins

World's First Dairy Protein Factory to Be Set Up in State

Sterling Biotech Limited, a joint venture between Perfect Day and Zydus, has commenced construction of the world's first precision fermentation-based dairy protein manufacturing facility.

1 min

Kankaria carnival called off till December 31

Kankaria carnival to be cancelled till 31st December to mourn the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh.

1 min

Man kills wife, child, tries to end own life, attacks parents

A tragic mass murder incident in Surat's Sarthana area has left the city in shock. A young man, Smit Jivani, attacked his family with a knife, killing his wife and child, and seriously injuring his parents before attempting to end his own life.

2 mins

Angadia firm carrier robbed of ₹20 lakh

Two men on a two-wheeler staged an accident scene near Sahajanand College in Ahmedabad to rob a car driver carrying ₹20 lakh cash from an angadia firm on Wednesday evening.

1 min

Examines Waste to Wealth Creation Centre

The Collector inspected the Waste to Wealth Center in Guntupalli and reviewed the activities there.

1 min

Collector Says No Notifications Given for New Mee Seva Kendras

Hyderabad district Collector Anudeep Durisetty said in a statement that no notifications have been issued by the District Collectorate on new Mee Seva Kendras.

1 min

Collector Calls Upon People to Utilize Solar Power Scheme, Avail Benefits

NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha called on every family to take advantage of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which was useful for providing a clean environment for future generations and achieving economic self-reliance, and to make the district No. 1 in the implementation of the scheme.

2 mins

CM Chandrababu Naidu pays tribute to Manmohan Singh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu paid his respects to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at a ceremony held in New Delhi on Friday.

2 mins

Police Crack Dead Body Parcel Case

The accused in this heinous crime have been identified as Sridhar Varma, Revathi, and Sushma

1 min

Babu to Visit Palnadu for Pension Distribution Program

To accommodate New Year's Day celebrations on January 1, the government has decided to advance the pension distribution program

1 min

Government to defer decision to increase market value of lands: Minister Nimmala

Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has lashed out at former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

1 min

KTR Filed Quash Petition in TG High Court on ACB Case

The Telangana High Court has adjourned the hearing of the quash petition filed by former Minister KT Rama Rao (KTR) in the Formula E-car race case to the 31st of this month.

1 min

Companies Evicning Interest in AP Tourism Projects

Mahindra Holidays, IRCTC Limited, Eco-Isle Resorts Pvt. Ltd, Oberoi Group and several others have shown interest in developing tourist destinations

2 mins

Kannada TV actor held over sexual abuse charge

Television actor Charith Balappa has been arrested on charges of sexual harassment, assault, and criminal intimidation following a complaint filed by an actress, police said on Friday.

1 min

M'luru Port Welcomes Cruise Ship 'Seven Seas Voyager'

The New Mangaluru Port Authority (NMPA) on Friday, welcomed the Bahamian luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Voyager, marking another milestone in its journey as a premier global cruise tourism destination.

1 min

Amidst sewage, stalled STPs, flowers bloom in K-100 canal

Civic Mess

1 min

Devegowda credits MMS for rescuing flailing 90s economy

Setting aside political differences, JD(S) national president HD Devegowda made a rare public appearance to participate in a condolence meeting for the late two-time Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

1 min

DCM Moots Research Centre at Bangalore Varsity for Ex-PM

The proposed centre would focus on studying, researching, and documenting Singh's programmes and policies

1 min

K'taka Cong pays tribute to Manmohan at the venue planned for convention

Memories of Manmohan

2 mins

No illumination of Mysuru Palace this weekend for NY

Mysuru Palace Board authorities have decided not to illuminate Mysuru Palace this weekend - December 28 and 29 - as a mark of respect to former PM Manmohan Singh who passed away on Thursday.

1 min

History-sheeter Faces Blackmail Allegation

A history-sheeter, Suresh alias Kunigal Suri, has been accused of blackmailing a woman with her private photos.

1 min

Dr Manmohan Singh: Scholar, gentleman and great son of India

As Finance Minister, after devaluing the Rupee, he donated the windfall to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.

4 mins

Trump 2.0: A collision of the don, technology and radical uncertainty

Trump's policies could disrupt global balance or reset geopolitics dramatically. Will his bark be worse than his bite?

3 mins

Israel Orders Medics, Patients to Leave Hospital

The Israeli military demanded that medical staff and patients leave the premises of Kamal Adwan Hospital to make room for their forces to storm the facility, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported on Friday morning.

1 min

Putin Says Open to Slovakia Hosting Peace Talks With Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is open to a Slovakian proposal to host peace talks with Ukraine to end a conflict that Russia was determined to bring to a conclusion.

1 min

Famine Warning Report on North Gaza Dropped

A finding of famine would be a public rebuke of Israel —AP

1 min

Military Court Cannot Convict Civilians: PTI

Calling the trials of civilians in military courts a \"blatant violation of justice,\" the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans to challenge the military court convictions of its workers and supporters, The Express Tribune reported.

1 min

Azerbaijani flight to Russia turned back

An Azerbaijan Airlines flight to the southern Russian town of Mineralnie Vody turned back to Baku on Friday after being told a chunk of airspace in southern Russia had been closed, Russia's TASS news agency reported.

1 min

Caught in an Attack, Who Chief Faces War

Tel Aviv-Houthis Locked in Battle | Tedros Adhanom was gets first-hand experience of bombs at Sana'a airport in Yemen

2 mins

HTS Cracks Down in Coastal Areas

The violence in Tartus province, part of the coastal region that is home to many members of Assad's Alawite sect, has marked the deadliest challenge yet to the Sunni Islamist-led authorities that swept him from power on December 8.

1 min

S Korea's Acting Prez Han Duck-soo Impeached

South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly on Friday voted to impeach the country's acting leader, Han Duck-soo, plunging the country deeper into a political crisis that has caused policy deadlock and damaged its international reputation. An impeachment motion introduced on Thursday by the main opposition party by a 192-0 vote.

1 min

15 Terrorists Killed in Pak Ops

The operations focused on North and South Waziristan and surrounding areas

1 min

Kohli's fault or Jaiswal's? Smith weighs in

Runout Drama Unfolds!

1 min

Disrespectful behaviour: Sanjana Ganesan defends Kohli

Support our Stars

1 min

Boland strikes, India's resolve crumbles

AUSTRALIA'S DOMINATION | Host dominates Day 2 at MCG

1 min

Washington Pledges Determination as India Faces Tough Challenge

As India enters the crucial fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, all-rounder Washington Sundar is ready to step up and deliver amid challenging circumstances.

1 min

Kohli Jeered at MCG; Pitch Invader Tries to Embrace Him

Indian cricketing icon Virat Kohli faced a tumultuous atmosphere at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as he was met with boos and jeers from fans while leaving the field after his dismissal in the Boxing Day Test against Australia.

1 min

A No 9, Bosch knocks Pak down a peg

Corbin Bosch has etched his name in the record books by scoring 81* runs against Pakistan in his Test debut, becoming the highest-ever scorer for a debutant batting at the No. 9 position, helping South Africa post a substantial lead of 90 runs.

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Age catching up with Rohit, opines Gavaskar

Reflexes Declining?

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Ujjwala Appointed as Player-Coach of Civil Services Kabaddi Team

In a proud moment for Madhya Pradesh, Vikram Awardee Ujjwala Gadhvanshi, posted in the transport department, Indore, has been selected as both a player and coach (trainer) for the Civil Services Kabaddi team for Civil Services Kabaddi Competition to be held at Thyagaraj Stadium, Delhi between January 3 and 8.

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MP Clinches Gold Medal in National Sub-Junior Softball Championship

Showcasing an outstanding performance throughout the National Sub-Junior Softball Championship, Madhya Pradesh boys claimed a coveted gold medal in the championship, which was held in Jammu and Kashmir.

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India Completes 3-0 Sweep Over Windies

All-Round Excellence | Deepti Shines Bright

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Indore Dominates Ujjain, Gwalior Faces Tough Challenge

MPCA Hiralal Gaikwad TR Multi-Day U-18 Inter-Divisional Tournament

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MP sails into finals with impressive win over Mumbai

Madhya Pradesh marched into the final of the ongoing BCCI Women's Senior Limited Overs Tournament 2024-2025 defeating title favourite Mumbai by seven wickets.

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Top seeds shine in Vijay Namdev Memorial Badminton competition

Top-seeded players participating in Vijay Namdev Memorial Bhopal District Badminton Competition showcased remarkable performances and marched into the next round with decisive victories.

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Essential oils that help in asthma and how to use them

Asthma is a common health hazard seen in most people today irrespective of their age.

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Centre of attraction

Have you ever stared at a blank wall in your home and felt something was missing?

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Touch of Japanese Soboku

Soboku is a simple house interior with Japanese aesthetic concept that emphasizes natural beauty, and an unpretentious, pure essence.

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House of bricks

Nestled amidst the lush greenery, tranquil blues, and unpretentious quarry town of Shoolagiri lies a humble abode.

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'Service network first and then sales'

Says Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), at the launch of Honda's new electric scooters

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This Bear is Royal and Friendly

The first ride of the Royal Enfield Bear 650, spanning eight hours, was held in California. Here is our first impression

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Revolt RV1+

As a commuter motorcycle, the Revolt RV1+ brings a lot in its package at a competitive price. Let's check its practicality around the city

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ACE to drive India's CE powerhouse growth

Manish Mathur, CEO - Cranes, Action Construction Equipment Ltd (ACE), on shaping India's CE industry

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'Adoption of bio-based polymers, recycled copper gaining traction'

Sumit Mitra, Managing Director, LAPP India, highlights eco-friendly trends reshaping cables industry

1 min

From Digital Twins to Advanced Simulations

One of spatial computing's most transformative applications lies in real-time simulations and digital twins.

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A Future Shaped by Spatial Intelligence

As spatial computing advances, its applications will only grow.

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AI'S ROLE IN THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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More Than Just VR Goggles

Spatial computing isn't limited to flashy virtual reality (VR) headsets.

1 min

Will UK PM Starmer's Labour Party survive?

Sir Keir Rodney Starmer was born on September 2, 1962. He is a British politician who is serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024 and as Leader of the Labour Party since 2020.

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What's On The Cards?

Universal Theme for the next 15 days: Ace of Cups: Emotional fulfilment, new or deeper relationships, love and compassion. A befitting start to a new year!

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Crunch your way to health

In a fast-paced world where quick and convenient meals have become the norm, it's easy to overlook the importance of incorporating raw vegetables into our diets.

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Coming to terms with ageing

It's got to be a journey of self-acceptance

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Unfiltered Star Chats

Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan, and Meenakshi Chaudhary share candid stories and heartfelt moments on Prime Video

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LanguageEnglish

FrequencyDaily

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