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In this issue

January 02, 2025

GST Collection Rises 7.3% to Rs 1.77 Lakh Cr

The gross GST collection rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.77 lakh crore in December despite significant increase in both domestic and export refunds.

1 min

CM Inaugurates E-Office System, Depts Go Digital

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated e-office system on Wednesday to ensure transparency, promptness and better implementation of public welfare schemes.

1 min

2024 Warmest Year in India Since 1901

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1 min

Russia Ceases Gas Supply via Ukraine

Ukraine on Wednesday halted Russian gas supplies to European customers through its pipeline network after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year.

1 min

Northern winds bring chill, day and night temp drop significantly

The New Year began on a chilly note in Indore as the temperature dipped significantly following the reduced impact of a western disturbance.

1 min

54 Dumpers Seized for Transporting Minerals Illegally

District Administration Carries Out Major Action Against Illegal Transportation of Minerals

1 min

Court Orders Auto Driver to Pay Rs 16L Compensation to Road Accident Victim

A local court has awarded Rs 16 lakh as compensation to a man who lost his leg in a road accident caused by the negligence of an auto-rickshaw driver.

1 min

Metro rail may become operational in Jan or Feb, CMRS nod awaited

Metro rail services are likely to be flagged off in Indore either this month or in February as submission of documents to the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) seeking its nod is in the last leg, an official said.

1 min

Woman, Kid Injured in LPG Cylinder Explosion

A woman and her child received burns after a fire and explosion in an LPG gas cylinder in Banganga area on Wednesday morning.

1 min

Whopping 38,70,107 travelled from city airport in 2024

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1 min

3 including woman arrested under PITNDPS Act

CRACKDOWN | Accused were camping in a hotel to supply drugs to youths during New Year parties in the city

2 mins

Municipal commissioner inspects Resham Kendra Gaushala, reviews expansion work

Municipal commissioner Shivam Verma, on Wednesday, inspected the municipal corporation's gaushala located at Resham Kendra.

1 min

Cleanliness drive: IMC distributes car dustbins

To further strengthen the city's cleanliness drive and aim for the top spot in the national cleanliness rankings for the eighth consecutive year, Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) on Wednesday organised a car dustbin distribution campaign at five major squares- Vijay Nagar Square, LIG Square, Palasia Square, Shivaji Vatika Square and Mhow Naka Square.

1 min

MGM Plans to Transform Historic KEM School Building into Museum

A Proposal of Rs 3.21 Cr Has Been Sent to the Government, to Be Discussed During Executive Committee Meeting

1 min

BOI Announces Settlement Day

Bank of India, Indore Zone, will organise a settlement day on January 10 across all its branches to resolve NPA loan accounts under the one-time settlement (OTS) scheme.

1 min

Indore Dips in Devotion to Welcome New Year

City ushered in 2025 with a harmonious blend of devotion and festive enthusiasm Khajrana Ganesh Temple, in particular, witnessed a significant influx of devotees City roads experienced heavy traffic as revellers made their way to various destinations Popular food hubs like Sarafa Bazaar and Chhappan Dukan saw a surge of visitors indulging in the city's renowned culinary delights

1 min

Local artists get training in Chhau

Upendra Mahant, a capable disciple of world-famous Guru Parmanand Mahant of Mayurbhanj's Chhau dance style, who is currently a dance instructor at Rangshree Little Ballet Troupe, Bhopal, trained Chhau style of dancing to the artists of Ujjain's theatre institute Pariniti, courtesy Sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi.

1 min

Inter-college Handball Competition to Start at Govt College

Under the aegis of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Indore, Sidhi division level inter-college handball men's category competition is being organised in Government College Sanwer, on Thursday.

1 min

Shiva Warriors and Brahma Warriors Win

KHANDELWAL PREMIER LEAGUE-3

1 min

Thousands throng Dewas Mata Tekri

On the first day of the new year, the famous Mata Tekri in Dewas witnessed a massive influx of devotees.

1 min

Guru Govind Singh Birth Anniversary Celebrated

The five beloveds, on Wednesday, took out a procession on the occasion of the birthday of the Sikh community's religious leader Guru Govind Singh.

1 min

Garg family welcomed at Kela Devi Temple

The founder of Kela Devi Temple, Mannulal Garg and his family were warmly welcomed by the Goddess Chamunda Seva Samiti, led by social worker Rameshwar Jalodia and under the chief guestship of Narendra Mishra.

1 min

Lineman Killed as SUV Hits Car on Unhel Road

A lineman with the power department in Ratlam, Babulal (35) son of Ratanlal, a resident of Malvasa, Ratlam was coming with his wife Bhavna Panchal in his Alto car to meet his sister Krishna who lives in Bapu Nagar.

1 min

Sanskar Chaurasiya to represent MP

VIKSIT BHARAT YOUNG LEADERS DIALOGUE 2025

1 min

Guru Govind Singh birth anniversary celebrated

Labour organisations have strongly protested against burning of Union Carbide's toxic waste in Pithampur.

1 min

Miss India Nikita Porwal visits Sevadham, spends New Year's eve with inmates

Leaving behind the glitz and glamour of Mumbai, the city of stars, the Femina Miss India Nikita Porwal spent over four hours at Sevadhama Ashram here on New Year's eve.

1 min

Chinese Manja Cuts Insurance Agent's Lips

As Makar Sankranti approaches, the havoc wrecked by Chinese manja (string) is increasing. A person going home on Monday evening became its victim.

1 min

Swar Shatakam Camp Begins

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to arrive

1 min

UEC teachers, students, alumni felicitated

On the 6th anniversary of the Alumni Association of Ujjain Engineering College, former students gathered at the college to celebrate Alumni Day (Gesutite Day).

1 min

Man jumps in front of moving train, dies

UJJAIN

1 min

Lions Club Welcomes 2025

Lions Club of Indore, Sahyog celebrated New Year with enthusiasm.

1 min

Finally, UCC Site Detoxified

People standing near truck on factory premises to discuss movement on Wednesday

1 min

Funtopia 2025, a festive extravaganza

Funtopia, a New Year celebration was held on Wednesday at SICA Senior Secondary School, Indore.

1 min

Chhattisgarh to fill 2,855 post of Assistant Teachers

LEGAL ISSUES OVER APPOINTMENTS | B.Ed vs D.Ed

1 min

Cong Demands Cancellation, Probe

Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee President Deepak Baij has called for the cancellation of the ongoing recruitment processes for police constables and forest guards across Chhattisgarh, citing serious allegations of corruption and favouritism.

1 min

C'garh Appoints New Medical Officers, Specialists

In a significant move to enhance healthcare services in Chhattisgarh, specialist doctors and medical officers have been appointed on contractual posts under the National Health Mission (NHM).

1 min

C'garh Pioneers 'Green GDP Evaluation' in India

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1 min

BJP Praises Cabinet Decisions, Criticizes Cong for Trust Crisis

Chhattisgarh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Kiran Singh Dev lauded the recent decisions made by the state cabinet led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, emphasizing their significance in restoring trust in governance and democracy.

1 min

Ambedkar Hospital Makes Contractual Appointments, Security Measures

In a significant step toward improving health services in Chhattisgarh, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Raipur, has issued appointment orders for 18 medical teachers on a contractual basis.

1 min

Terminated teachers must be reinstated: Congress

Chhattisgarh Congress has lashed out at Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state over initiation of procedure of termination of around 3,000 B.Ed.-trained assistant government teachers in the state.

1 min

Irregularities in Paddy Procurement Across Chhattisgarh Spark Concern

Despite the state government's strict directives, paddy procurement centers across Chhattisgarh are reportedly weighing and taking more paddy from farmers than the prescribed limit.

1 min

Speaker Dr Raman Unveils New Year Calendar

Dr. Raman Singh, Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, launched the calendar for new year 2025 and diary at the Speaker House in Shankar Nagar, Raipur on Wednesday.

1 min

Unity Mall to boost local products, employment

The Chhattisgarh government is set to revolutionize the promotion of local products and employment generation with the establishment of Unity Mall.

1 min

Commerce Min planning to expand food testing infra to boost exports

The commerce ministry's arm Export Inspection Council (EIC) is planning to expand the country's food testing infrastructure in a holistic way to boost outbound shipments, a senior government official said.

1 min

Agriculture sector to grow 3.5-4% in FY25: Chouhan

The country's agriculture and allied sector is expected to grow at 3.5-4 per cent in 2024-25, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Wednesday, marking a significant improvement from the 1.4 per cent rise recorded in FY24.

1 min

Gilts down on rise in US yields, heavy Jan-Mar state bond calendar

Government bond prices ended lower due to a rise in US Treasury yields and because the borrowing calendar of states for Jan-Mar was higher than expected, dealers said.

1 min

Tobacco exports to cross ₹13K cr this year: Official

The country's tobacco exports are likely to register an over 8 per cent growth and cross Rs 13,000 crore this year, a senior government official said on Wednesday.

1 min

GST collections rise 7.3% to ₹1.77 lakh crore in Dec

Boosting Govt coffers | Fiscal deficit well under control

2 mins

Petrol, diesel sales soar on holiday travel

India's petrol and diesel consumption soared in December 2023 as holiday travel boosted demand, reversing the fall witnessed in previous months, preliminary data of state-owned fuel retailers showed on Wednesday.

1 min

Agritech sector to create 60-80K new job opportunities in next 5 years

empowering farmers

1 min

Power Consumption Up 6% to 130.4 Billion Units in Dec

India's power consumption rose nearly 6 percent to 130.40 billion units (BU) in December as compared to the year-ago month.

1 min

RBI to Sell ₹4.73L Cr Govt Bonds in March Qtr for States and UTs

The Reserve Bank of India will sell government bonds worth Rs 4.73 lakh crore in the January-March quarter of 2025 to State Governments and Union territories.

1 min

ATF price cut by 1.5%, commercial LPG rates down ₹14.5 per cylinder

The price of Jet fuel, or ATF, on Wednesday was reduced by 1.5 per cent and rates of commercial LPG that is used in hotels and restaurants was cut by Rs 14.5 per 19-kg cylinder in the monthly revision done in line with benchmark international prices.

1 min

Mkts End on Positive Note on 1st Day of 2025

Benchmark Sensex and Nifty started the New Year on a high note with the key indices closing higher in a see-saw trade on Wednesday on buying in blue-chip stocks.

1 min

Sebi Mandates Simplified Compliance for Listed Entities with Integrated Filing Framework

Capital markets regulator Sebi has rolled out a new compliance framework for listed entities, introducing integrated filing for governance and financial disclosures, which will be applicable for filings to be done for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.

1 min

JN Port Issues LoA for ₹284 cr Agro Facility

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority on Wednesday said it has issued a Letter of Award (LoA) to Trident Agrocom Exports and Man Infraconstruction consortium for development of a Rs 284-crore agro facility at its port.

1 min

Hero MotoCorp Gets Additional Tax Demand of ₹26.4 Crore

Two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp Ltd on Wednesday said it has received an additional tax demand of Rs 26.40 crore from the Income Tax Department for the assessment year 2020-21.

1 min

India well positioned to more than fend for itself: Anand Mahindra

India can enhance its economic potential and become a keystone in the global supply chain system by seizing the opportunity from the shift in global alliances, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said and asserted that \"India is well positioned to more than fend for itself\".

1 min

India Cut GDP Emission Intensity by 36% During 2005-2020: Govt

India's total greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 fell by 7.93 per cent compared to 2019, while the emission intensity of its GDP declined 36 per cent between 2005 and 2020, according to data submitted to the UN climate change office.

1 min

RPower arm Sasan Power pays $150 million debt to IIFCL

Reliance Power on Wednesday said its arm Sasan Power Ltd has made a bullet payment of USD 150 million to IIFCL, UK, fulfilling its debt obligation on December 31, 2024.

1 min

Quick Commerce Will Rival E-commerce Majors in 2025

The quick commerce industry will reach a stage in 2025 where it will be comparable to traditional e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart, Zepto co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha has asserted.

1 min

Global steel sector struggling to generate profits, demand rising in India: Tata Steel CEO

Tata Steel CEO and managing director TV Narendran on Wednesday said while the global steel sector is struggling to generate profits due to factors such as China's aggressive pricing, the demand for the metal and its consumption in India is growing.

1 min

Telecom Companies Gross Revenue Up 10.5% in September Quarter, Govt Collection Rises 13%

Telecom operators' gross revenue increased 10.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 91,426 crore in September 2024 quarter – the period when mobile service providers increased tariff, according to a Trai report.

1 min

PV Wholesales Clock Record 43L Units in 2024

Indian passenger vehicles market registered record wholesales of 43 lakh units in 2024, with companies like market leader Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and Kia posting their best-ever annual domestic sales.

2 mins

Civil Aviation Ministry Issues Advisory to Airlines on Foggy Conditions

\"Efforts should be that passengers should not be held up inside delayed aircraft for more than 90 minutes\"

1 min

RBI Says Just ₹6,691 Cr Worth of ₹2,000 Banknotes Left in Circulation

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said 98.12 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,691 crore worth such notes are still with the public.

1 min

2024: A year of farewells, separation, failed union, M&As for corporate India

Unprecedented bribery charges, farewells, separation, failed union, monumental mergers and record-breaking IPOs, along with a healthy dose of online happenings in the form of spat and lessons in customer care, corporate India saw it all in 2024.

1 min

Air India will increase its global coverage in years ahead: CEO

Air India has covered a lot of ground since privatisation and its global coverage will further increase in the years ahead, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson said on Wednesday.

1 min

Invest Like a Pro: Mistakes to Avoid in the New Year

A new year always brings fresh hope and plans. In the realm of investments, the market has taught us some valuable lessons.

2 mins

Nifty has to hold 23650 for upmove

Till Nifty Bank holds below 51350 zones weakness could be seen towards 50500 then 50250 levels while on the upside hurdle is seen at 51350 then 51650 zones

1 min

Bihar mins' love for firearms

Bihar's several ministers love possessing licensed weapons as revealed in their declaration despite the state government providing security cover to them.

1 min

Techie jumps into river over alleged harassment

K'TAKA SUICIDE: He killed self over alleged torture by his wife

1 min

11 Maoists Surrender Before Maha CM

A total of 11 Naxalites, including senior cadre Vimla Chandra Sidam alias Tarakka, surrendered on Wednesday before Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Gadchiroli.

1 min

Tiger Strays From Sariska Reserve, Attacks Three

A tiger suspected to be missing from Sariska Tiger Reserve has attacked three people, including a woman, in Dausa district of Rajasthan on Wednesday morning.

1 min

UP shivers as cold wave grips state

Schools closed till January 14

1 min

Devotees Ring In New Year By Seeking Divine Blessings

As the clock struck midnight and ushered in 2025, thousands of devotees across the country flocked to temples to start the New Year with divine blessings.

1 min

Abhishek Banerjee skips reference of Trinamool, Mamata in New Year message

Ripples have surfaced in the political circles of West Bengal as Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee in his New Year message on Wednesday chose to skip the reference of his party, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the state government.

1 min

Husband, in-laws kill woman over dispute; held

A woman was murdered, allegedly by her husband and in-laws over some dispute, after which the accused were arrested from Gurugram, police said.

1 min

Kejriwal Writes to RSS Chief

Alleges distribution of money and deletion of names of Purvanchali and Dalit voters by the BJP

1 min

India, Pak exchange list of nuclear installations

India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged a list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral pact that prohibits the two sides from attacking each other's atomic facilities, in continuing an over-three-decade practice.

1 min

Protest Over Death of Hotel's GM in Himachal

Residents on Wednesday staged a sit-in protest in the Dalhousie region of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh after the death of a general manager of a private hotel on New Year's Eve after a scuffle with some policemen.

1 min

Blast Threat Looms Over Maha Kumbh

As preparations for the grand Maha Kumbh gather pace, a chilling bomb blast threat has surfaced, causing alarm among security agencies.

1 min

Youth kills mother, 4 sisters to 'protect their honour'

NEW YEAR TRAGEDY: The bodies were found in a hotel room

1 min

Ex-Andhra min's wife appears before police in missing rice case

Senior YSR Congress Party leader and former Andhra Pradesh minister Perni Venkataramaiah alias Perni Nani's wife Jayasudha on Wednesday appeared before police in connection with a case related to rice meant for the public distribution system (PDS) going missing from a warehouse in Machilipatnam.

1 min

'Jal Samadhi' Agitation to Seek Arrest of Absconding Accused

Beed Sarpanch Murder

2 mins

CM nixes MSRTC's plan to rent 1,310 buses

Hitting the Brakes | Controversial plan with possible loss to exchequer of ₹2,000 crore under scrutiny

1 min

12.32% Rise in New Vehicle Registrations

More than 28 lakh vehicles were registered in Maharashtra in 2024, a 12.32% increase from 25.63 lakh registrations in 2023, as per official data.

1 min

Third time's the charm? Fresh push for maxi cab

Proposal has alarmed the union, which has claimed that it would pose a significant threat to commuter safety

1 min

Clashes in Jalgaon after min's driver honks for way

Authorities have imposed curfew at a village in Jalgaon district following clashes over a dispute involving a minister's driver and a group of locals, officials said on Wednesday.

1 min

Police Return 500 Lost and Stolen Phones in New Year Gift

Mumbai Police returned 200 stolen or lost mobile phones to their rightful owners on the first day of the new year.

1 min

Cops question Worli suspect over CM video

Officials from the Maharashtra State Cyber Department have questioned one of 12 social media users recently booked for allegedly sharing a manipulated and incomplete video of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

1 min

Draw Inspiration From Bhima Koregaon Victory: VBA's Prakash Ambedkar

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar said that the Bhima Koregaon anniversary is a reminder of the caste oppression faced by the ancestors of the people from his community and urged them to draw inspiration from the victory.

2 mins

MESC Ceremony Honours Excellence in Marine Skills

Thirty-five officers—21 from the Indian Navy, four from the Indian Coast Guard and international trainees from Sri Lanka, Namibia and the Philippines—successfully completed the Marine Engineering Specialisation Course (MESC) at INS Shivaji on Dec 30.

1 min

Police Collect ₹19 Lakh From Traffic Violators

Crackdown | 2,663 cases of traffic violations on New Year's Eve

2 mins

Pune IMD head Hosalikar retires

Scientist KS Hosalikar, the head of India Meteorological Department (IMD) Pune's weather forecasting division, retired on Tuesday after 32 years of service in various roles.

1 min

2 Dead, 4 Injured in Collision

At least two persons were killed and four others seriously injured after a sports utility vehicle (SUV) collided with a tempo in Maharashtra's Solapur district on Wednesday, police said.

1 min

Premier literary event redefining city's culture

PILF

1 min

Ban on animal sacrifice, musical instruments for Kaleshwari Devi Yatra

The annual yatra of Shri Kaleshwari (Kalubai) Devi at Mandhardev in Wai tehsil of Satara is scheduled to take place from Jan 12 to 29.

1 min

Concerns rising over AQI failure

Pune currently has 45 air quality index (AQI) sensors installed across the city under the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)'s Smart City Mission.

1 min

Bakelite Hits Milestone of 25 Crore Cream Rolls

Malpani's Bakelite, the leading and trusted food processing and bakery brand, has achieved a major milestone by processing an impressive 25 crore cream rolls since its inception.

1 min

Nashik RTO releases camp schedule

The Regional Transport Office (RTO), Nashik, has released the 2025 schedule for its taluka-level camp programmes.

1 min

Cabinet Okays 9 Municipal Corporations

In a significant move to enhance Gujarat's development, the state government's first cabinet meeting of the year has given in-principle approval to form 9 new municipal corporations.

1 min

Four workers die in fire at AM/NS Hazira plant

A tragic fire at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India's Hazira plant claimed the lives of four contractual workers on Tuesday evening.

1 min

CNG prices hiked by ₹1.50/kg

PUBLIC OUTRAGE: This is the fourth price increase within a year, with vehicle owners now paying ₹79.26 per kg, up from ₹77.76 just 30 days ago

2 mins

Gunotsav 2.0: 35k schools get accreditation

In a bid to significantly improve educational quality, Gujarat has accredited approximately 35,000 schools between 2019 and 2024 under the ambitious Gunotsav 2.0 program, also known as the school accreditation framework.

1 min

Draping tradition in modern style

India's rich textile heritage is showcased through the saree's enduring appeal, merging tradition with modern style.

1 min

New Railway Line To Connect Ahmedabad And Ambaji By 2027

In a major boost to connectivity and convenience for devotees, Amdavadis will soon be able to travel to Ambaji by train starting in 2027.

1 min

Vav-Tharad Dist Carved Out of Banaskantha Dist

Mehsana, Morbi, Navsari, Surendranagar, Gandhidham, Vapi and Anand, Nadiad, Porbandar will become municipal corporations

1 min

Dry state: Surat Airport Customs caught in prohibition row

In a state renowned for its strict prohibition laws, Surat International Airport has landed in hot water over a controversial incident that critics claim undermines Gujarat's dry state policy.

2 mins

2024 Was an Inspirational Year: CM Chandrababu

Extending New Year greetings to TDP leaders and supporters, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu described 2024 as a year of inspiration for all party members.

1 min

Rythu Bharosa norms not yet finalized: minister

Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said on Tuesday that it is his personal opinion that every farmer who cultivates crops should get Rythu Bharosa.

1 min

Going Green: APSRTC to transition to e-buses by 2029

By 2029, APSRTC plans to add 5,709 electric buses to its fleet. The high initial cost of electric buses, ranging between Rs.1.8 crore and Rs.2 crore per unit

2 mins

16 Govt Teachers Terminated for Unauthorized Absence in Yadagirigutta

The Telangana Education Department has taken serious action against teachers who are absent from duty since 2006 in Yadagirigutta Bhuvanagiri district.

1 min

TDP Membership Crosses 93L

Rs 5 lakh insurance benefit provided with the Rs 100 membership fee has spurred significant interest, especially in rural areas. Membership numbers in Telangana were also reported to be substantial

1 min

Superfine rice to be provided in govt schools and hostels

Telangana Food & Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy announced on Tuesday that meals with superfine rice will be provided in government schools and hostels from now on.

1 min

Rs.24 Crore released under CM Relief Fund

The CM's first signature of 2025 was on a file approving the release of Rs.24 crore under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF), which will benefit 1,600 applicants in need of financial assistance

1 min

Police Reissue Notices to Perni Jayasudha

Police have reissued notices to Perni Jayasudha, wife of former minister and senior YSR Congress Party leader Perni Nani, in connection with the alleged misappropriation of ration rice.

1 min

CM Revanth on foreign visit from January 15th

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will be on a foreign tour from the 15th of January.

1 min

Water leakage in Srisailam power station, needs repairs

Water has been leaking from the Srisailam Left Bank Underground Hydropower Station since few days.

1 min

Shivanna to Return With 'Double' Energy

Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar, popularly known as Shivanna, who is being treated for cancer at Miami Cancer Institute in Florida, US, said on Wednesday he's been declared cancer-free by his doctors.

1 min

Karnataka Politicos Fly Out for New Year's Eve

Karnataka politicians have flown out of the country to celebrate the New Year while others have opted for a quiet time at home, taking some time off.

1 min

Man gets death for murder of 3 children, attempting to kill wife

A court here has convicted and sentenced a man to death for allegedly murdering his three children and attempting to kill his wife by pushing them into a well.

1 min

No proof against Minister Priyank Kharge, says CM

CONTRACTOR SUICIDE

2 mins

Design the future of space exploration

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, on Wednesday announced a logo design contest for the world's first tilted LED Dome planetarium that is being built in Mysuru.

1 min

Tale of two contractor suicides: When BJP leader got clean chit

Information Technology and Bio-Technology (IT-BT) Minister Priyank Kharge is in the eye of the storm because of an alleged aide being accused of aiding and abetting the suicide of a contractor from Bidar.

1 min

Looking ahead: Two new lines of Namma Metro expected to be open

As 2025 beckons, daily commuters in Bengaluru see a sliver of hope as Namma Metro is set to expand more towards the outskirts of the city.

1 min

New Year celebrations: 2 die in Chamarajanagar

Two persons died on the spot and another was seriously injured when the car in which they were travelling, hit a roadside electric pole near Kambaragundi on Kodasoge-Kandegala road in Terakanambi police limits of Gundlupet taluk in Chamarajanagar district in the wee hours of Wednesday.

1 min

Five key New Year resolutions for political parties in 2025

Five essential resolutions for political parties to enhance governance, welfare and accountability.

3 mins

Imran, Sharif, Zardari Can Solve Problems Together

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Ali Muhammad Khan has said that a meeting between former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari could resolve the country's political problems, ARY News reported.

1 min

RUSSIAN GAS TO EU STOPS

IMPACT OF WAR | Ukraine halts transit as pre-war deal expires; Zelenskyy says will not allow Moscow to earn 'additional billions...on our blood'

2 mins

Issue Proclamation of July Uprising by Jan 15, govt told

Hasnat Abdullah, convener of the Students Against Discrimination, says fight against \"fascism\" and the Awami League will continue

1 min

Syrian military posts for 6 foreign fighters

Three top leaders of armed factions appointed Brig Gens, 3 ranked as colonels

1 min

Hasina's party can contest polls unless banned, says CEC

Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has said that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League may participate in elections unless the government or the judiciary issues a ban against the party.

1 min

B'desh Army Will Not Meddle In Politics: Gen

Having learnt its lessons from the past, the Bangladesh army has resolved to stay out of politics, said Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman.

2 mins

Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave

Ivory Coast has become the latest African nation to down-scale military ties with its former colonial power by announcing that French troops will leave the country after a decades-long military presence.

1 min

Cop, 2 Others Killed in Three Blasts in Pak

Two persons and a policeman were killed and 18, including nine law-enforcement personnel, were injured in three separate blasts in South Waziristan Lower, Bannu and an attack on a police check post in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, Dawn reported.

1 min

Vaishali Clinches Women's World Blitz Bronze

India's R Vaishali clinched a bronze in the women's section of the World Blitz Championship, capping another strong performance by the country's chess players after stalwart Koneru Humpy's title-winning show in the rapid event here.

1 min

International stars shine at ITF tournament

The M-25 (Men) $30,000 tennis tournament, part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, is currently underway at Indore's Indore Tennis Club (ITC), where the promising talent showcases their talent in the first round of qualifying.

1 min

'HIL is a great initiative for global hockey'

After a grand opening on December 28, the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 is in full swing, with eight men's teams delivering spectacular performances at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha.

1 min

Djokovic Has a Plan With New Coach Murray to Tackle Newcomers

After winning just one tournament in 2024 – a Paris Olympics gold medal – former No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he, and with new coach Andy Murray's input, has a plan to take on the game's newcomers.

2 mins

Prodigies like Gukesh inspire new generation to dominate chess: Adani

The youngest-ever World Champion in the history of the game, Gukesh Dommaraju met with one of the leading business tycoons of the country, Gautam Adani, who heaped praise on the 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster for his tremendous achievement in the world of Chess.

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Kazakhstan move into United Cup semifinals

GREAT FIGHT | Record 2-1 win over German team playing without injured world No. 2 Alexander Zverev

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Kambli's phone taken away, can lose home due to non-payment: Report

Former Indian cricket team batter Vinod Kambli has been struggling financially and, according to some reports, he has been without a phone for the last six months.

1 min

Big W Finalist Dabrowski Reveals She Played Through 2024 After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

She Delayed Part Of That Treatment So She Could Compete At Wimbledon Where She Reached The Doubles Final

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'McGrath Foundation to provide care to anybody with cancer'

Sydney Cricket Ground CEO, Kerrie Mather said that from 2025 onwards the McGrath Foundation is all set to provide care to each and everyone who is suffering from any type of cancer.

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Shoulder bump saga: Sam didn't take it to heart: Oz keeper Alex

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey on Wednesday opened up Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli's bumping incident which took place on the first day at the Melbourne Test and said that the Aussie youngster didn't take it to heart.

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Clarke backs all-rounder Reddy for promotion in Sydney Test

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has called for a batting promotion for India's rising all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Sydney Cricket Ground, set to kick off on Friday.

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Furious Gambhir lashes out at players

Not all is well in the Indian team's dressing room at the moment.

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What happens in dressing room, should stay in dressing room

Ahead of the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India, former cricketer Irfan Pathan reacted to media reports of Coach Gautam Gambhir's dressing room furore after India's loss at the MCG, saying what happens in the dressing room should remain in the dressing room.

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Gambhir not first choice coach, only a 'compromise': BCCI official drops bomb

As Indian cricket deals with the fading form of its two stalwarts in captain Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli, head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff's role in handling a team in transition has also come into focus.

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Hansda Brings Smiles Back For Bengal After Seven Years

Santosh Trophy

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Bumrah eclipses Ashwin's all-time record

INCREDIBLE | Bumrah has been visiting side's standout performer with 30 wickets so far at a jaw-dropping average of less than 20

2 mins

Is Vitamin C Overdose Dangerous?

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient required for our overall health.

2 mins

Home remedies for sore throat:

The ultimate guide

1 min

The allure of sleek metallic furniture

A touch of glamour and sophistication

2 mins

How Bollywood Celebrities Celebrated New Year 2025

Bollywood stars, including Alia Bhatt, Kajol, and Nayanthara, celebrated New Year 2025 with loved ones

1 min

Hansal Mehta Slams Naga Vamsi

Hansal Mehta Accuses Lucky Baskhar Producer Naga Vamsi of Borrowing Liberally from Scam Series

1 min

Barjatya's OTT debut

The recently released teaser gives audiences a sneak peek into a narrative filled with love, laughter, and family bonds.

1 min

Union Carbide's toxic waste carted away from Bhopal

40 YEARS AFTER GAS TRAGEDY

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Panchayat 4, Family Man 3, Paatal Lok 2

OTT HAS SUMPTUOUS FARE LINED UP FOR 2025

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Erigaisi 4th, Gukesh 5th with nine Indians among top-50

CHESS RANKINGS 2025: CARLSEN LEADS THE CHARTS

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Zaid Picked for International Karate Championship

Mohammad Zaid Nawaz from Indore has secured a spot in the International Championship 2025 by winning one gold and one silver medal in the All India Kotnala Cup.

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