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In this issue

January 03, 2025

I-T Attaches Assets Worth Crores of Builder Rajesh, Wife

I-T sleuths have carried out major raids on the residential and official premises of some builders.

1 min

Thieves Break Into Shop, Set It on Fire

A fire broke out in a medical store in the Chhoti Gwaltoli area on Thursday morning.

1 min

DET answer key: Last day today to submit objections

The last day for submitting objections to the Doctoral Entrance Test (DET) answer key released by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) is Friday.

1 min

'Indore district to be made TB and cataract-free'

The district would be made tuberculosis-free by enlisting the support of all sections of society, informed water resources minister Tulsiram Silawat and MP Shankar Lalwani on Thursday, in a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (Disha).

1 min

Man arrested with MD drugs worth Rs 2.2L

A man was caught with MD drugs worth Rs 2.20 lakh in the Vijay Nagar area, police said on Thursday.

1 min

RSS Chief to Participate in Swar Shatakam Prog

Under the Centenary year of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), over 1,000 volunteers will play Indian classical instruments at Dishrag maidan on Friday, at the culmination of the four-day Ghosh camp.

1 min

Hotspots in police station areas to curb crime

MURDERS| Increase attributed to personal and family reasons

1 min

Speeding car mows down teenager on New Year night

A 16-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a speeding car on New Year night, police said on Thursday.

1 min

Doctors Take Out Candle March to Pay Tribute to Dr Sahu

Hundreds of doctors paid tribute to Dr Sunil Sahu, who was shot dead by three assailants, at Regal Square on Thursday evening.

1 min

50 Encroachments Removed Near Reti Mandi Square

An anti-encroachment drive was conducted near the Reti Mandi Square on Thursday morning.

1 min

Expedite work on Nemawar, Depalpur roads, says CM

Chief minister Dr. Mohan Yadav on Thursday instructed to expedite the construction of Indore-Nemawar and Indore-Depalpur four-lane roads.

1 min

Arrests of MPPSC Protesters Spark Political Outrage

Arrests of candidates protesting against the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) have stirred political controversy.

1 min

Thieves Make Merry in Week Leading to New Year

The last week of December and the first day of the New Year saw thieves targeting six houses in the city and decamping with cash and valuables.

1 min

Protest Grows Against UCC Waste Disposal

UP IN ARMS| Doctors, intellectuals, public representatives oppose as waste reaches Pithampur

2 mins

Parties Put Their Weight Behind Today's Bandh

Protests have erupted in Pithampur against the disposal of Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) waste, with residents expressing fear over health and environmental risks.

2 mins

Toxic waste must be disposed of after discussions with experts: Mahajan

Senior BJP leader and former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan raised concern over the disposal of 337 tonnes of toxic waste of Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) at Pithampur and said that the disposal must be undertaken after detailed discussions with scientists and experts as it has a bearing on the well-being of citizens.

1 min

Ramky Enviro Plant Pollutes Nearby Water Sources: Experts

Experts protesting against the disposal of waste alleged that the Ramky Enviro Plant in Tarpura village, Pithampur, is causing pollution in Yashwant Sagar and Betma ponds.

1 min

Mayor Holds Public Hearing

On account of Mayor Geeta Durgesh Agarwal's visit on January 1, the weekly Mayor public hearing was held at the Corporation meeting hall by deputy commissioner Devbala Piplonia.

1 min

6 Cadets Selected for Junagarh Camp

Bherulal Patidar Government Postgraduate College, Mhow's 6 cadets have been selected for the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat camp, which will be held in Junagadh, Gujarat.

1 min

5 'Jyoti Kalashs' from Haridwar placed in Gayatri Shaktipeeth

Five Jyoti Kalashs have come from Shantikunj Haridwar to Ujjain Kumbh Nagar. We all should feel proud and blessed by their proximity,

1 min

2 Electrocuted While Watering Fields

Two persons died by electrocution while irrigating their fields in separate incidents in the last 24 hours.

1 min

Video of Constable Posing as 'Pushpa' Character Goes Viral

The craze of South superstar Allu Arjun's film Pushpa-2 can be gauged from the fact that a video of police constable Ranveer Singh posted at Mahidpur police station has gone viral on social media.

1 min

Garbage truck hits elderly vendor, drags him for 30 ft

A garbage collecting vehicle of the Ujjain Municipal Corporation hit an old man and dragged him for about 30 feet here on Thursday morning.

1 min

Rly staff go the extra mile on New Year

Railway authorities took several measures to ensure that passengers did not face any inconvenience during New Year, which saw a three-fold increase in the number of passengers - from around 8,000 to 25,000 - at the Ujjain station.

1 min

Three more called for questioning

MAHAKAL 'DARSHAN' CASE

1 min

Astrology, vastu & ayurveda conference in city on Jan 4

Event | Top names in their respective fields to be honoured

1 min

City artists bag awards at 'Raas Banaras' dance fest

Artists of Venunad Ninad Dance Academy bagged several awards in classical and semi-classical Kathak dance genre at the International Krishnapriya Festival 'Raas Banaras', organised by Krishnapriya Kathak Kendra at Assi Ghat in Kashi.

1 min

Commissioner's directive for coordination in construction work

SIMHASTHA MAHAPARV-2028

1 min

Air India Express rolls out new direct flight to Delhi

Much to the convenience of passengers, Air India Express finally rolled out its Indore to Delhi flight on Thursday.

1 min

Crime Branch Returns Rs 19.50L to Digital Arrest Victim

The crime branch managed to return Rs 19.50 lakh to an online fraud (Digital Arrest) victim.

1 min

226 New Leprosy Cases Identified in Indore Dist, Free Treatment Begins

District Leprosy Officer Dr Santosh Sisodia said here on Thursday that 226 new leprosy cases were identified in the district during screening of 17.1 lakh people.

1 min

Shri Maidh Kshatriya Swarnakar Trust Holds Felicitation Ceremony

The 3rd Scholarship and Felicitation Ceremony of Shri Maidh Kshatriya Swarnakar Education and Social Service Trust was held on Thursday.

1 min

MPPSC Creating Own Data Base of Subject Experts

Initiative | Preventing Irregularities in Question Papers and Improving Evaluation Process

1 min

Company Sealed After Accident, Deceased To Get Compensation

Industrial Accidents | Actions Fewer

1 min

Work Promptly for Public Welfare: CM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai convened a meeting with secretaries and departmental heads at the state ministry, emphasizing the need for transparency and prompt resolution of issues concerning the public.

1 min

Simplification of rules for integrated suburb in Nava Raipur

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1 min

650 Bags of Illegal Paddy Seized in Pithora

In a significant crackdown on illegal paddy storage, the administrative team led by Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Pithora, Omkareshwar Singh, seized 650 bags of illegal paddy in village Laripur 2 on Thursday.

1 min

CM Commends Veena Sahu, Aditya Singh for Their Achievements

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has praised the achievements of Veena Sahu, a Lieutenant Nursing Officer in the Indian Army, and Aditya Singh from Farsgaon, Bastar Division, who has been selected for the National Indian Military College.

1 min

Rice exporters in Chhattisgarh to receive 'Market Fee' exemption

In a significant move to bolster the rice industry in Chhattisgarh, the state government has announced a complete exemption from mandi fees and farmer welfare fees for rice exporters.

1 min

Mahant reminds SEC about elections

After the tenure of Mayors was over, and the civic bodies administration entered in interim set up, the Leader of Opposition in Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly Dr Charan Das Mahant wrote a letter to State Election Commissioner (SEC) Ajay Singh, reminding him to conduct the elections of three-tier Panchayats and civic bodies on time.

1 min

Cong Prez Announces Padyatra Against NMDC's Policies

NMDC management policies related to its newly established Nagarnar Steel plant and the people of Bastar are continuously shrouded into controversy.

1 min

Sensex soars 1,436 points to end at two-week high

Nifty surges 445 points to close at 24,188.65

1 min

Sebi to Continue Proceedings Against ZEEL

Issues Fresh Show Cause Notice

1 min

Rupee falls 11 paise to close at record low of 85.75 against US dollar

The rupee depreciated 11 paise to close at a record low of 85.75 against the US dollar on Thursday, as strong dollar demand from importers and foreign fund outflows dented investor sentiments.

1 min

Employment Increases 36% to 64.33 cr in Last Ten Years

Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said employment in the country has increased by 36 per cent to 64.33 crore in 2023-24 from 47.15 crore in 2014-15, which shows improvement in job creation during NDA period.

1 min

RBI Raises Concerns Over Irregular Practices Involved in Gold Loans

NBFCs Held a Significant 59.9% Share of the Total Gold Loans Disbursed by Banks and NBFCs Combined as of March 2024

1 min

India's Mfg Growth Hits 12-Month Low in Dec

HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index was at 56.4 in Dec, down from 56.5 in Nov, indicating a weaker improvement in operating conditions

1 min

Coal Production From Captive, Commercial Mines Up 34% in Apr-Dec Period

Coal production from captive and commercial mines rose 34.2 per cent to 131.05 million tonnes (MT) in the April-December period of the current fiscal year.

1 min

UPI Transactions Up 8% to 16.73 Billion in Dec: NPCI Data

Transactions through the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record 16.73 billion in December, recording a growth of 8 percent over the preceding month, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

1 min

Govt Clears PLI Incentive of ₹246 Cr Sought by M&M, Tata Motors

NEW DELHI

1 min

Ambuja Cements-Adani merger receives no objection letter from stock exchanges

Ambuja Cements Ltd has received an observation letter with 'no objection' from National Stock Exchange (NSE) and 'no adverse observations' from Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) with regards to merger with Adani Cementation Ltd.

1 min

Oil, gas demand to remain strong in FY26: India Ratings

India's oil and gas demand is likely to remain strong in the next financial year even as weak global demand will drive down refining margins, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said on Thursday.

1 min

Budget Wishlist: Financial sector seeks tax sops, steps to deepen financial mkts

The financial sector, especially banks on Thursday made a case for tax sops in the upcoming Budget for fixed deposits to support savings which have seen reduction in recent past.

1 min

Varun Beverages to invest ₹412 cr in South African subsidiary

Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL), the leading bottler of PepsiCo, on Thursday announced to invest Rs 412 crore in its South African subsidiary Beverage Company Proprietary (Bevco).

1 min

Reliance to develop AI infra in Jamnagar in record 24 months

Akash Ambani, Director Reliance Industries Limited, on Thursday committed to develop AI infrastructure in Jamnagar, a city considered a Jewel of Reliance family - in true spirit of Jamnagar in a short span of 24 months.

1 min

India-EFTA Trade Pact Likely to Be Implemented Before End of 2025: Goyal

The implementation process of free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA is progressing fast and is expected to come into force before the end of this year, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.

1 min

IOCL to Provide Fueling Services at Noida Intl Airport

Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), a public sector oil marketing company, will provide fueling services at Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh.

1 min

Overall assessment of steel industry key before safeguard duty: GTRI

Economic think tank GTRI on Thursday called for a comprehensive assessment of the Indian steel industry to evaluate the impact of existing import measures before imposing the proposed safeguard duty.

1 min

Indian Economy in Robust Spot Globally in 2025 With High-Frequency Indicators Picking Up Growth

As 2025 begins on a note of heightened global uncertainties ahead of the US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, India continues to be in a much stronger position with high-frequency indicators showing a pick-up in the pace of growth in the third quarter of current fiscal (Q3 FY25), according to a report on Thursday.

1 min

Banking credit growth to remain subdued in FY2026, lowered forecast: ICRA

Credit growth may ease to 9.7-10.3 per cent in FY26, weighed down by the persisting high CD ratio and implementation of the proposed changes in the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) framework, ICRA said in a report.

1 min

Textile exports grew 7% to $21.35 bn during Apr-Oct period of FY25: Govt

India's textiles and apparel exports, including handicrafts, grew 7 per cent during the April-October period to USD 21.35 billion, the government said on Thursday.

1 min

Over 7L sellers, service providers onboarded ONDC so far

Over seven lakh sellers and service providers have been onboarded on Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) so far, the government said on Thursday.

1 min

India's Solar Panel Exports Surge as World Looks Beyond China

In April-October FY25, India Exported $711.95 Million Worth of PV Cells

1 min

Mutual Funds Simplified: SEBI's New MF Light Framework

On December 31, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the 'Mutual Funds Light' (MF Light) framework to encourage passive mutual fund schemes.

1 min

Nifty Forms Higher High, Higher Low Series

Nifty has to hold above 24100 zones for an up move towards 24400 then 24600 zones while supports are placed at 24100 then 23900 zones

2 mins

Indian Army releases special day cover on animal transport units

In a historic moment, the Indian Army released a Special Day Cover, commemorating the remarkable achievements of Animal Transport (Mountain Artillery) Units.

1 min

My life also ruined, will create scene

DELHI CAFE OWNER SUICIDE

1 min

Centre planning to bring back withdrawn farm laws through 'back door', says Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday charged that the Centre was planning to bring back the three farm laws, which were withdrawn three years ago in the wake of protests by farmers, through the back door by calling them \"policies\".

1 min

K'taka BJP Sends Contractor's Death Note to Rahul Gandhi

Amid the controversy surrounding the suicide case of a contractor in Karnataka, allegedly involving the role of state Minister Priyank Kharge, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sent the death note of contractor Sachin Panchal to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

1 min

Trinamool leader shot in broad daylight in Malda

BENGAL HORROR: Mamata slams police over security lapse

1 min

Give medical, probe reports on Ansari's death to his son: SC to UP

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Uttar Pradesh authorities to provide medical and magisterial inquiry reports on the death of jailed gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari on March 28, 2024.

1 min

Father attempts to rape daughter, wife hacks him to death

A woman in Belagavi district of Karnataka has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband.

1 min

Never directed to end Dallewal's fast

SC REACTS: Says concerned with his health

1 min

UP: Teenager Dies After Boat Capsizes While Making Reels

A 14-year-old boy drowned in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district on New Year's Day when a boat with seven teenagers capsized while they were making social media reels in a lake connected to the Ganga, officials said Thursday.

1 min

Kya Bol Rahe Hain: Nitish After Lalu's Offer To Join INDIA Bloc

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday came up with a cryptic response to RJD president Lalu Prasad's offer to return to the INDIA bloc.

1 min

Maratha committee to get new address

The severe space crunch in Mantralaya has forced the state government to ask a committee headed by a retired high court judge to vacate its office space, which will be relocated to a rented space elsewhere.

1 min

Judge Recuses From Hearing Teltumbde Case

Justice Sarang Kotwal of the Bombay High Court, on Thursday, recused himself from hearing the plea filed by Dalit rights activist Anand Teltumbde seeking discharge from the 2018 Elgar Parishad case.

1 min

Mumbai Bank set to open govt salary accounts

DAREKAR REWARDED? Decision made in the absence of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was reportedly on foreign holiday

2 mins

AI to streamline visitor management at Mantralaya

In a bid to enhance security and streamline visitor management at Mantralaya, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to implement advanced AI technology.

1 min

255 Bank Accounts Linked to Terror Funding, Says ED

Malegaon Money Laundering Case

1 min

Extra Five Beds Meant for Cops, Not Karad: CM

The Beed police station where key Beed murder accused is being held, allegedly ordered five beds

1 min

Land Revenue Code set to be amended

The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved amendments to Section 220 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966, in a meeting held on Thursday.

1 min

₹8.09 cr of city bizmen attached

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs8.09 crore in an ongoing investigation involving Abhay Sajanlal Chokshi and Siddharth Abhay Chokshi.

1 min

WR: Non-AC double-decker to be phased out

The last remaining non-AC double-decker coaches of the Mumbai Central-Valsad fast passenger train (09023/24) are likely to be retired on January 4 as their codal life has expired.

1 min

HC to cease monitoring probe in Pansare murder

The Bombay High Court on Thursday decided to cease monitoring the investigation into the 2015 murder of Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Govind Pansare, while directing the sessions court to expedite and conclude the trial promptly.

1 min

MSEDCL Slammed for Opacity on Information

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has consistently failed to publish critical information on power outages and technical faults, defying directives from the Maharashtra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC).

1 min

New Year celebrations enthral hill stations

The festive spirit of the New Year continues to enliven Maharashtra's popular hill stations, Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani, as visitors flock to these destinations for scenic beauty and winter activities.

1 min

Woman injured during open urination brawl dies at hospital

Shital Chawan (29), the wife of a security guard who was injured with her husband during an altercation over open urination at a plot near the Jai Malhar Hotel on Pune-Solapur Road, died here while undergoing treatment at a hospital.

1 min

3 Held For Murder

Three persons were arrested on Wednesday within 12 hours after they allegedly killed their 34-year-old friend in Nashik following a drunken brawl on New Year's eve, police said.

1 min

Metro Sees Ridership & Revenue Boost in 2024

Metro Rocks | October Tops Among All the Months of Last Year in Terms of Metro Ridership and Revenue Collection in Pune

2 mins

Balgandharva Music Festival begins

melodious retreat

1 min

Dudi New District Collector

Dudi Is Currently The District Collector Of Satara

1 min

Swearing-in Ceremony

The 33rd lamp lighting and swearing-in ceremony for the first-year BSc Nursing and GNM Nursing students was held at the Nursing College in Bharati Vidyapeeth Dhankawadi Educational Complex.

1 min

70 Organ Donors Saved 181 Lives in Pune in 2024

The Pune Zonal Transplant Coordination Committee (ZTCC) has reported a remarkable achievement in organ donation in 2024.

1 min

MSEDCL to offer discount for 'Go Green'

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is urging customers to use its 'Go Green' facility with a special New Year's offer.

1 min

Goon's illegal properties razed

DEMOLITION DRIVE

1 min

After fire, Hazira AM/NS plant shut

In the aftermath of a tragic fire that claimed the lives of four laborers, the Industrial Safety and Health Department has ordered the closure of the Corex-2 plant at the Hazira-based AM/NS company.

1 min

Surat airport: Flak over lack of amenities

Frequent fliers and airport activists have written to the chairman of Airports Authority of India (AAI) drawing his attention to the issue concerning the non-availability of food, beverage, and retail shops for passengers at Surat Airport.

2 mins

Plans Afoot For Historic Anniversaries In '25

Gujarat will host grand celebrations to mark historic birth anniversaries, with widespread public participation throughout the state.

1 min

Natural diamonds hit as lab-grown demand soars

As the natural diamond industry faces a significant challenge from the lab-grown diamond, there is more bad news for the diamantaires.

1 min

Protests Over New 34th District

Creation of Vav-Tharad | Traders, small retailers down shutters and demand Kankrej taluka be a part of Banaskantha district

1 min

BJP to name district, city presidents soon

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to announce the names of district and city presidents across Gujarat, marking a significant step in its organizational restructuring for the new year.

1 min

See Kachchh Beyond The White Desert

Kachchh, a district synonymous with the iconic White Desert, draws lakhs of tourists every winter for the famed Rann Utsav.

1 min

MEPMA e-marts empowering women

Buoyed by the pilot project's success, the govt plans to expand the initiative to 1,000 e-marts across Andhra Pradesh by 2025

2 mins

I will make Mahabubnagar No. 1 in literacy: Yennam Srinivas

\"Do not tie any flexi on my birthday tomorrow. Donate the cost of it to the education fund,\" MLA Yennam Srinivas Reddy

1 min

Female students accuse CMR College of hidden cameras

Students of the CMR Engineering College in Medchal have staged a massive protest on Wednesday night in front of the girls' hostel.

1 min

TDP Provides Insurance Coverage to 1 Cr Party Activists

Insurance Broking Services. The TDP has paid an initial premium of Rs.42 crore, ensuring accidental insurance coverage for its members from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025

1 min

Cherlapally Rly terminal to be inaugurated on January 6

The date for the inauguration of the Cherlapally Railway Terminal has been finalized.

1 min

APPSC to announce plethora of jobs

The Andhra Pradesh government is set to make a significant announcement regarding job vacancies through its recruitment body, the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), on January 12, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

1 min

Pushpa Producers Get Relief in TG HC

The producers of Pushpa film have got relief in the Telangana High Court in the Sandhya Theatre stampede incident.

1 min

Name change: Historian warns of legal battle

Historian Prof PV Nanjaraj Urs on Thursday voiced strong objection to renaming of the KRS Road stretch after CM Siddaramaiah.

1 min

Karnataka cabinet decides to increase bus fares by 15 per cent

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2 mins

Don't depend on freebies, produce own solar power

Union Minister for Renewable Energy Prahlad Joshi urged people on Thursday not to be dependent on the governments for freebies, but to produce their own solar power.

1 min

Karnataka maternal deaths: LoP demands judicial probe, Health Minister's resignation

Slamming the Congress government in Karnataka over maternal deaths in the state, the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, R Ashoka on Thursday demanded a judicial probe into the matter and called for the resignation of Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao.

1 min

15K SHG members duped by micro-finance institutions in Belagavi

As many as 15,000 people operating under Self Help Groups (SHGs) were cheated by 40 micro-finance institutions to the tune of Rs 100 crore, it has been learned.

1 min

Two drown in Chamarajanagar as SUV plunges into lake

Two Mysureans drowned in a lake at Kuntur in Kollegal taluk in Chamarajanagar while one escaped when the SUV they were travelling in, plunged into the water body.

1 min

Priyank slams BJP for linking him with contractor suicide case

Cross Minister

1 min

Suraj Revanna vows to clear debts of people of Hassan

JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna has said that he and his younger brother, Prajwal Revanna, will strive to pay off the debts of the people of Hassan.

1 min

Holy Votes, Unholy Mess in Delhi

In this unholy mess, the promise of governance has been sacrificed on the altar of political expediency

1 min

Bhopal to Mumbai: Four decades of ignored air pollution

Toxic air persists as India prioritises economy over environment and lives

4 mins

Justice delayed, extradition denied Indian fugitives thriving in UK

Recovering dues from fugitives is progress but justice demands swift extradition and accountability

2 mins

Zia's hubby declared independence

B'DESH NEW TEXTBOOKS

1 min

Pak cuts pension benefits of retirees

The Pakistan government has drastically reduced pension benefits of retired civil and armed forces personnel to reduce a growing pension bill, which has already swelled over Rs 1 trillion, according to a media report.

1 min

Jewel raid victims offer £1.5m rewards

The victims of a recent £10 million jewellery raid on a London mansion have offered rewards totalling £1.5million to help catch the thief and recover their stolen items.

1 min

US Army Veteran, Inspired by IS, a Killer

Shimsud-Din Jabbar, 42, served the human resources and information technology section in the army and was deployed to Afghanistan from 2009 to 2010

1 min

Pak Military Accepts 19 Convicts' Mercy Pleas

Pakistan military on Thursday said that it has accepted the mercy petitions of 19 convicts involved in attacks on the army facilities on May 9, 2023.

1 min

Yoon Says 'Will Fight To The End'

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a defiant statement to his conservative supporters gathered outside his residence in the capital of Seoul, vowing to \"fight to the end\" against what he called \"anti-state forces,\" as law enforcement prepared to detain him over last month's martial law decree.

1 min

Israel's Sacked Minister Gallant Quits Knesset

Israel's sacked Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that he has submitted his letter of resignation to the Knesset, the country's Parliament.

1 min

Man Guns Down 12 In Rage

Montenegro Shooting | Armed man goes berserk after brawl in bar, shoots dead bar owner, his children, his own family members, flees; cornered, shoots self

2 mins

Biden Awards 2 Lawmakers Who Probed Capitol Riots

President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, the lawmakers who led the congressional investigation into the violent January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot by Donald Trump's supporters.

1 min

Won't be surprised if Rohit retires from Test: Shastri

Candid Remarks

1 min

Gambhir-Rohit ignore each other on match eve

SPLIT WIDE OPEN| Cricket's stage, where silence speaks louder than cheers

1 min

Incomplete renovation work at Karachi Stadium worries PCB ahead of CT

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in a scramble to complete the renovation work of the National Stadium ahead of next month's Champions Trophy, and has moved all matches scheduled at the venue to other places.

1 min

Bumrah Set For Leadership Role

As the anticipation builds for the fifth and final Test between India and Australia in Sydney, a storm brews around India's skipper Rohit Sharma.

2 mins

Priya, Palak Set to Compete in Inter-University Karate Championship

Rising stars in karate from the MP Karate Association, Priya Akole and Palak Pal, are all set to represent Devi Ahilya University at the South-West Zone Inter University Karate Championship in Chennai.

1 min

AFC Enters District Football Finale in Penalty Shoot-Out

Indore District Football Competition 2025

1 min

Ashank, Naisha, Tirth shine at Sartaj League Badminton

Ashank Mishra, Naisha Purohit, and Tirth Goyal emerged victorious in their respective categories at the 65th Sartaj League Badminton competition, held at the Narayan Bagh Bal Vikas Kendra Badminton Hall under the auspices of Sartaj Academy.

1 min

Top seeds dominate ITF M-25 tourney

ACE THE GAME, BREAK THE LIMITS| Stay tuned as the tournament heats up

1 min

Handball Teams From MP Qualify For National Games

Madhya Pradesh Handball Association has officially announced that both the men's indoor and beach handball teams from the state have qualified for the prestigious National Games in Uttarakhand.

1 min

Gwalior's mammoth score, Ujjain's resilience confirm thrilling action day

HIRALAL GAIKWAD TROPHY

2 mins

Exciting and nail-biting matches set stadium on fire

SHASTRI MEMORIAL A GRADE CRICKET TOURNAMENT

1 min

Abhyuday Picked For International Karate Championship

Indore's Abhyuday Singh Chauhan is all set to participate in the prestigious WAKF International Karate Championship.

1 min

Neem for diabetes: Benefits of the wonder herb

Neem, scientifically known as Azadirachta indica, is among the oldest and traditional herbs used for alleviating various diseases in human beings. Its great usefulness is mentioned in many traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Unani.

2 mins

Diljit Meets PM Modi

Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh shares his perspective on Mera Bharat Mahaan with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

1 min

Arjun, Bhumi-starrer Mere Husband Ki Biwi gets a release date

Actors Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Rakul Preet Singh will be seen sharing screen space in a film titled Mere Husband Ki Biwi.

1 min

Empowering Unstoppable story

JLo feels the subject of her new movie deserves all the attention

1 min

Sajid Khan's suicide struggles

Filmmaker Sajid Khan revealed that he contemplated suicide multiple times in the past six years due to the allegations and repercussions

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Ranveer's Dhurandhar look leaks online

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Para-athletes Outnumber Able-bodies in Sports Awards

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Athlete gets Arjuna Award 52 yrs after historic feat

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Rohit opts out, Bumrah may lead

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