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In this issue

January 07, 2025

Eight jawans killed as Naxals blow up vehicle

In their biggest strike on security forces in Chhattisgarh in two years, Naxals blew up a vehicle using an improvised explosive device weighing 60 to 70kg, killing eight District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans and their civilian driver in Bijapur district on Monday, police said.

1 min

MBBS Student Held for Raping Batchmate

An MBBS student of a medical college in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior was arrested for allegedly raping his batchmate, a police official said on Monday.

1 min

Last Date for Forwarding Higher Pension Applications Extended Till January 31

Regional commissioner of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), regional office, Indore, Manoranjan Kumar has informed that the last date for forwarding higher pension applications by the employers has been extended till January 31.

1 min

New STPs to boost city's waste management infra

Rs 417 cr to be spent on setting up three new STPs

1 min

Mahila Congress Protest Over Bidhuri Remarks Against Priyanka

The Mahila Congress staged a demonstration here on Monday in protest against the controversial remarks made by former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri about Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

1 min

Role of BIS standards in ensuring safe drinking water crucial: Researchers

Workshop at IIT Indore on standards in measuring water quality

1 min

Youth Murdered Over Old Enmity, Three Arrested

Kin Block Road in Protest, Seek Strict Action Against Culprits

1 min

Cold winds bring chill, evening turns hazy

NOSEDIVE | Change in wind pattern pulls down day temperature by 6°C in 24 hours

1 min

Bhoomi Pujan for Narmadiya Brahmin Samagam Held

The bhoomi pujan for Narmadiya Brahmin Samagam, scheduled for January 11-12 at Lalbagh Campus, was held on Sunday in the presence of prominent community leaders and saints.

1 min

Couple Killed as Speeding Truck Rams Their Vehicle

The impact of the accident was so severe that the bodies were mutilated, making identification difficult for the police

1 min

Farmers happy as capacitor banks iron out irrigation issues

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1 min

Indore Keeping Steady Pace in March Towards Development

In first Jan Samwad, Mayor invites suggestions for vision document 2047

1 min

Nothing to fear, state keeping a watch on the situation: PS

MoHFW takes update from health dept officials on HMPV spread in MP

1 min

Sankranti fervour grips city markets

kite lovers throng shops

1 min

'Indore keeping steady pace in march towards development'

In first Jan Samwad, Mayor invites suggestions for vision document 2047

1 min

Ex-servant steals jewellery, cash from employer's house

An ex-servant committed theft at the house of a medicine dealer in the Tukoganj area.

1 min

Mastermind surrenders after aides give the game away

Accused Santosh Sharma, Manoj Sumant, Sangram Singh, Prakash Yadav and Saloni Sahu

1 min

6 given Rs 1,000 each for tip-off about beggars

NOVEL INITIATIVE | Move to make city beggar-free yielding results

1 min

Dewas Collector Reviews Progress and Key Actions

A review meeting regarding the progress of pending cases and inter-departmental coordination was held under the guidance of collector Rishav Gupta at the collectorate office in Dewas.

1 min

College Chalo Abhiyan Launched

College Chalo Abhiyan was launched on Monday at Bherulal Patidar Government Postgraduate College.

1 min

Prabhat Pheri, Nagar Kirtan, Langar Mark Prakash Parv

Gurudwara Sahib Shri Guru Singh Sabha managing committee Dudh Talai is organising a two-day event on the occasion of Guru Gobind Singh's 359th Prakash Parv.

1 min

UCC WASTE: School students of class 9 to 12 take out silent rally

Thousands of students from classes 9 to 12 from various schools in Sagour held a silent rally on Monday to protest against the burning of toxic waste from Union Carbide, Bhopal in Pithampur.

1 min

UCC WASTE: School Students of Class 9 to 12 Take Out Silent Rally

Thousands of students from classes 9 to 12 from various schools in Sagour held a silent rally on Monday to protest against the burning of toxic waste from Union Carbide, Bhopal in Pithampur.

1 min

Youth Held for Cheating Several Persons

Raghvi police arrested an accused who used to cheat people in the name of getting them plots in Ujjain Development Authority (UDA)'s colony Shivangi Parisar by posing himself as a police officer.

1 min

Collector, SP to go on Prayagraj Mahakumbh study tour tomorrow

CASE STUDY | The govt is also dispatching different teams separately

1 min

Affected farmers oppose UDA plan to acquire land

A meeting of Simhastha Kisan Sangharsh Samiti was held on Monday, where farmers from the entire Simhastha area gathered and shared their views.

1 min

Chainage marking of major roads of Old City launched

Keeping in view of the widening work of various roads by Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC), the much-awaited work of chainage marking was done on major roads of Old City on Monday.

1 min

BJP City Chief Issues Show Cause Notice to MiC Member Yadav, Corporator Kalra

A recent quarrel involving BJP corporator of Ward 65 Kamlesh Kalra and MiC member Jitu Yadav and the subsequent attack on Kalra's son has prompted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) city president Gaurav Randive to issue show cause notices to both Yadav and Kalra.

1 min

Fraudster held for cheating woman of Rs 1 cr

The city crime branch arrested a man from Bhopal for cheating a woman of Rs 1.01 crore, police said on Monday.

1 min

Need to Develop Second Generation Entrepreneurs

Madhya Pradesh minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Chaitanya Kashyap has urged industrialists to try to develop a second generation of entrepreneurs.

1 min

MTA Honours Dr Poonam Mathur

The Medical Teachers' Association (MTA) of MGM Medical College felicitated Dr Poonam Mathur, former professor of gynaecology and obstetrics and past president of MTA, on her retirement.

1 min

Puppies injured in fire

A fire broke out in a pile of POP (Plaster of Paris) behind the Press Complex in an open field on Monday afternoon.

1 min

Where Is All The Drug Money Stashed?

■ Two months on, agencies still groping in dark ■ Nothing done to identify, seize properties amassed by drug factory owners

1 min

Janjgir-Champa gets global platform with 'Hasdeo Creator Hub'

In a significant initiative to nurture creativity, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday inaugurated the Hasdeo Creator Hub, a state-of-the-art studio located in the Seamart campus of Janjgir.

1 min

Shishupala Mountain: A new hub for adventure in Mahasamund

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1 min

Now total 2.11 crore voters in Chhattisgarh, sex ratio of voters 1024

The final voter list for Chhattisgarh has been published on Monday, reflecting a total of 2.11 crore voters for the qualifying date of January 1, 2025.

1 min

8 Jawans, 1 Driver Killed in IED Blast near Ambeli in Bijapur

Eight jawans and a driver were killed in a powerful landmine explosion in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, on Monday.

1 min

Lord Ram resides in every particle of CG

JANJGIR-CHAMPA | Development works bonanza

1 min

Government Committed to Employees' Welfare: Dy CM

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Administration and Development Minister Arun Sao emphasized the government's commitment to addressing the needs of municipal body employees during the Chhattisgarh Municipal Body Officer Employee Conference at Late Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium, Raipur.

1 min

Sports Enthusiasts Get State-of-the-Art Sports Complex

The Janjgir-Champa district headquarters of Chhattisgarh now boasts a state-of-the-art sports complex, joining the ranks of major cities with modern sports facilities.

1 min

Dy CM Discusses Tourism Projects With Union Minister

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma met Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi on Monday to discuss major tourism development projects for Chhattisgarh.

1 min

Sensex projected to rise 18% by end of 2025: MS

Morgan Stanley expects India to be one of the best performing emerging markets in 2025, with a base case projection for Sensex to rise by 18 per cent by the end of December.

1 min

Services sector growth hits 4-month high in Dec

The HSBC India Services Business Activity Index rose from 58.4 in November to 59.3 in December

1 min

Sebi Eases Settlement Rules for Dormant Accounts to Streamline Processes

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Monday said it has eased norms for the settlement of client funds in trading accounts that have remained inactive for 30 days.

1 min

RBI Consolidates Instructions on Credit Information of Customers

The RBI on Monday came out with a master direction consolidating various instructions issued to banks and other financial institutions on reporting of the credit information of their customers.

1 min

Prices of tomato, potato in bitter taste; home-cooked meals get costlier in Dec

Crisil report

1 min

Indian IT sector set for revival in 2025

For the Indian IT sector, the macro-economic environment is far better placed than it has been in the last two years which should drive a revival in 2025, according to a report on Monday.

1 min

IEX Achieves Highest-Ever Monthly Traded Volume in December 2024

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), India's leading electricity trading platform, has achieved its highest-ever monthly electricity traded volume of 11,132 million units (MU) in December 2024.

1 min

Major telecom operators expected to post 5-6.5% increase in ARPU in Q3

The major telecom operators in the country are expected to report a 5 to 6.5 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in average revenue per user (ARPU) in their upcoming Q3FY25 results, according to a report by Centrum.

1 min

Trade unions ask FinMin to raise taxes on 'super-rich' in Budget

Trade unions on Monday asked the finance ministry to increase taxes on the 'super-rich' taxpayers in the Union Budget for 2025-26 (Apr-Mar), and also introduce wealth and inheritance taxes in order to guarantee social security to all the informal workers in the country.

1 min

Govt Likely To Miss Capex Target For FY25

The government may fall short of its capital expenditure (capex) target for the financial year 2025, according to a report by Motilal Oswal.

1 min

Mkts slump on HMPV scare, earnings growth concerns

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty crashed 1.6 per cent on Monday due to an across-the-board selloff, as concerns over third-quarter earnings growth and the continued flight of foreign capital sapped risk appetite.

1 min

IIFCL Can Grow Its Book Size by ₹1L Cr in Next 3 Years: DFS Secy

Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju on Monday said state-owned infra financier IIFCL has the potential to grow its book size by Rs 1 lakh crore in the next three years, given its performance in the past four years.

1 min

ITC Shares Adjust After Hotels Biz Demerger

ITC shares settled at Rs 455.60 on the NSE at the end of a special session on Monday for the price discovery of its hotels business.

1 min

NCLAT to hear Meta's plea against CCI's penalty on Jan 16

Meta Platforms Inc on Monday moved corporate appellate tribunal NCLAT against the order passed by fair trade regulator CCI, which imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore for abuse of its dominant position.

1 min

Adani Teams Up With Thailand's Indorama For Petchem Foray

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has teamed up with Thailand's Indorama Resources Ltd for a foray into the petrochemical business as the ports-to-energy conglomerate looks to expand in adjacencies.

1 min

Happy Forgings to invest ₹650 cr on new mfg unit

Happy Forgings Ltd on Monday said it will invest Rs 650 crore to establish advanced forging capabilities to serve the non-automotive industrial segment.

1 min

Infosys May Delay Annual Salary Hike Over Global Uncertainties

IT major Infosys has reportedly deferred the annual salary hike in the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25.

1 min

Nuvoco Vistas Corp wins bid for Vadraj Cement

Cement maker Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd on Monday said it has emerged as the successful applicant for Vadraj Cement Ltd, which is currently undergoing corporate insolvency resolution process.

1 min

AIPMA Seeks PLI Scheme To Help Scale Up Global Presence

All-India Plastics Manufacturers' Association on Monday urged the government for a production-linked incentive scheme for the sector in the upcoming Budget 2025, to increase India's share in the global plastics market.

1 min

CIL, IREL ink MoU for critical mineral devpt

Coal India Ltd (CIL) and IREL (India) Ltd on Monday signed a non-binding MoU to cooperate and collaborate on the development of critical minerals.

1 min

DGCA Takes Action Against Senior Akasa Air Pilot for Lapses

Aviation watchdog DGCA has withdrawn the Line Training Captain approval given to an Akasa Air pilot for lapses in landing of a passenger aircraft in March 2024, till further orders, according to sources.

1 min

Steel Ministry Proposes Merger Between State-Run KIOCL, NMDC

The Indian steel ministry is proposing a merger between state-run KIOCL and NMDC, a government official said on Monday, Reuters reported.

1 min

Securitisation Volumes Up 80% in Jul-Sep, FY25 Likely to See Deals Worth ₹2.4L Cr: Icra

The financial system is estimated to witness securitization deals of around ₹2.4L cr

1 min

2025 Investment Guide: Top Sectors To Watch Out For!

As we step into 2025, it is crucial for investors to identify sectors that hold the potential to deliver significant returns in the coming year.

1 min

Nifty likely to find support at 23550

Nifty Bank closed below its 200 DEMA. Now till it holds below 50250 zones weakness could be seen towards 49500 then 49250 levels while resistance is seen at 50250 then 50500 zones

1 min

PM Inaugurates Jammu Railway Division

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, virtually inaugurated the new Jammu Railway Division, terming it a historic milestone.

1 min

Kejriwal claims CBI raid against Sisodia in coming days BJP calls it ploy for sympathy

BJP calls it ploy for sympathy

1 min

Polytechnic promotion row escalates 'jija-saali' clash

The dispute over promotions to department head positions in polytechnic institutions has turned into a dramatic \"Jija-Saali\" clash, with Minister of Technical Education Ashish Patel (the brother-in-law) and SP rebel MLA Dr. Pallavi Patel (the sister-in-law) locking horns.

1 min

Cong promises ₹2500 allowance to women

KARNATAKA MODEL IN DELHI

1 min

Teary-eyed Atishi slams Bidhuri over remarks

CM BREAKS DOWN: Says her father can't even walk properly

1 min

Techie suicide: HC rejects wife's plea to quash FIR

Karnataka High Court on Monday rejected the plea for quashing of FIR against Nikita Singhania in connection with the alleged suicide case of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash.

1 min

TN Guv walks out of Assembly over Anthem row

'Childish,' says Stalin

1 min

PK Granted Unconditional Bail

In a dramatic turn of events, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, who was arrested for illegally staging a fast-unto-death protest at Gandhi Maidan in the state capital in the early hours on Monday, was granted unconditional bail, only a few hours after he was sent to 14-day judicial custody.

1 min

Waqf land used for Maha Kumbh, claims cleric

NOT FAIR | Barelvi criticises All-India Akhara Parishad's call to bar non-Hindus from attending Kumbh Mela

1 min

Woman, daughter escape attack by rhino during safari

A woman and her daughter had a close shave from being attacked by a rhino during a vehicle safari in Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP), an official said on Monday.

1 min

Leaked CAG report fuels BJP's Sheeshmahal jibe against AAP

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party convener and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly splurging Rs 75-80 crore on renovation of his official bungalow in Civil Lines, which the party refers to as \"Sheeshmahal\", and for engaging in various other malpractices which led to the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for the year 2022 raising 139 questions.

1 min

Himanta Extends Incentives for Assam Investments

Assam CM Announces ₹25K Cr Corpus Fund as Production Linked Incentives for Companies

1 min

Baba Killed Over Ties With Salman, Dawood

After 85 days of intense investigation, the Mumbai Crime Branch on Monday submitted a comprehensive 4,590-page chargesheet in the Baba Siddique murder case to the special MCOCA court.

1 min

MHADA's Tax Relief for Homebuyers

Maintenance charges and property taxes for scattered housing units and plots will now be applicable only from date of possession

1 min

BMC engineers warn of indefinite strike

BMC engineers union launched protest against assistant municipal commissioner Vinayak Vispute

1 min

Now, EOW to Probe IPS Officer's Husband

₹263 Cr TDS Fraud Case

2 mins

One held for threatening to kill Shinde

The Shrinagar police on Monday arrested a 27-year-old man who allegedly used derogatory words and threatened to kill Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in a social media post.

1 min

All-party leaders meet Guv, seek Munde's ouster

SARPANCH'S MURDER | The delegation highlighted that incidents of extortion, kidnapping, other crimes on the rise in Beed

1 min

Sharad Pawar writes to CM, seeks security for leaders

SARPANCH MURDER AND AFTERMATH

1 min

CBI Files Fresh Graft Case Against IRS Officer

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered another case against IRS officer CPS Chauhan, the then Joint Development Commissioner (JDC) at SEEPZ SEZ, along with his relative, two private persons and a private company.

1 min

33 'Infiltrators' Fall in PC Cop Net in 2024

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Police took to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday and stated that it has arrested 33 \"illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators\" in 10 cases in 2024.

2 mins

Open epidemic building in ADH: Activists demand

HMPV THREAT | The building in Aundh District Hospital was inspected by Pune's Director of Health Services a year ago

2 mins

Pune's hill littering menace persists

Littering in the hills and forests continues despite the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) crackdown on violators.

1 min

Woman gang-raped; police nab 2, 2 flee

Two accused of a woman's gang-rape in the Bharti Vidyapeeth Police Station's jurisdiction have been nabbed while the search for two is going on, the police said on Monday.

1 min

Fill PMC's AMC posts: Cong to CM

In a press release, Congress spokesperson Gopal Tiwari urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to fill up vacant posts of two additional municipal commissioners in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).

1 min

Patil fumes as trees burn

Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil got furious on Monday after getting to know that some miscreants had set fire to trees on Mhatoba Hill in Kothrud.

1 min

Marathon Celebrates Patangrao's Legacy

On behalf of Sonhira Mitra Mandal, CBD, Navi Mumbai, a state-level marathon competition was organised on Sunday, Jan 5, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Patangrao Kadam, founder of Bharati Vidyapeeth.

1 min

NTPC to use bamboo with coal at Solapur

In the first such initiative in India to produce clean energy, NTPC has decided to mix bamboo with coal for generating power at its thermal plant in Maharashtra's Solapur, the executive chairman of the CM's Task Force said on Monday.

2 mins

2.65 Lakh Visitors Throng Army Exhibition in Pune

'Know Your Army Mela 2025'

1 min

Snowfall in north India brings freezing temperatures to Gujarat

The snowfall in North India over the last two days has significantly impacted Gujarat, bringing a cold wave that has sent temperatures plummeting across the state.

1 min

SMC Schools Face Acute Teacher Shortage

The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) run Nagar Prathamik Shikshan Samiti (NPSS) is grappling with a serious shortage of teachers, with a staggering 1,559 teaching positions unfilled across 359 schools in the city.

1 min

Gujarat Inaugurates National Basketball Championship

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 74th Senior National Basketball Championship at the Indoor Stadium, Sidsar Sports Complex, Bhavnagar.

1 min

Fake CMO Official Held in Navsari

A man posing as an officer from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) has been arrested in Navsari for attempting to mislead government officials and extort money.

1 min

Gujarat Reports Suspected Human Metapneumovirus Case in Infant

HMPV CRISIS | In China, it's part of a larger viral surge alongside Influenza A

2 mins

Karamsad protests inclusion in Anand municipal corporation

Karamsad villagers staged a rally on Sunday opposing the inclusion of their village in the newly announced Anand Municipal Corporation.

1 min

Plant a Smile' at Gajera Global School

grand annual festivity

1 min

Being Exporter Organises "National Event To Design Year" 25

Being Exporter, a leading platform for export guidance and support, organised the \"National Event to Design Year 2025\", an event aimed at providing guidance on how to increase exports and maximise profits.

1 min

Gujarat Establishes First Snake Research Institute at Dharampur

The state of Gujarat has taken a pioneering step in addressing the dangers of snakebites by establishing its first \"Snake Research Institute\" in Dharampur, Valsad.

1 min

Mohan Babu's anticipatory bail case adjourned

The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of the anticipatory bail petition of film actor Mohan Babu in the journalist attack case.

1 min

Dr MCR HRD Institute Launches Foundation Course

Dr. Marri Channa Reddy Human Resource Development Institute (MCR HRD Institute) has launched a foundation course for Military Engineer Services (MES) Officers, sponsored by the College of Military Engineering, Pune on Monday (January 6).

1 min

Deputy Mayor inspects multi-purpose hall works

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Deputy Mayor Mothe Srilatha Shobhan Reddy, along with TTUC State President Mothe Shobhan Reddy, GHMC Zonal Commissioner Ravi Kiran, and other GHMC officials, inspected the ongoing works of the multi-purpose hall in Tarnaka division.

1 min

Two of a Kind: Mohd. Ali Baig on Shyam Benegal

Mohammad Ali Baig and Lillette Dubey in IFFI Goa performing Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation's 'Dada Sahab Phalke - A Journey'.

2 mins

ICFAI Tech Hosts Five-Day INSPIRE Internship Science Camp

ICFAI Tech, Hyderabad inaugurated a five-day Dept of Science and Technology (Govt of India) INSPIRE Internship Science Camp on Monday.

1 min

Deputy Mayor Urges Quick Resolution of Prajavani

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Deputy Mayor Mothe Srilatha Shobhan Reddy has directed officials to prioritize and swiftly resolve the 149 complaints received through Prajavani, which was held at the GHMC head office on Monday.

1 min

50 Electric Buses Launched in Warangal

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) launched 50 electric buses in Warangal on Monday.

1 min

ED Searches Residential Premises of Sandeep Desai

ED searches conducted at the residential premises of the said conman led to the recovery & seizure of multiple SIM cards and mobile phones used by the conman to entice & extort money from persons

1 min

Centre's overreach stifles J&K democracy and autonomy

The union territory faces federal erosion as Centre delays governance and statehood restoration

2 mins

Sanatan Dharm Politics in Kerala

A year after the controversy over Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatan Dharma, a fresh row has been triggered in neighbouring Kerala by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

1 min

Germany's economic decline sparks turmoil and geopolitical challenges

Stagnant growth, rising populism, and global pressures threaten Germany's economic powerhouse.

4 mins

Delhi poll gets bitter & ugly

Delhiites must vote for a government that works for them. There is no scope for one-upmanship

2 mins

3 Algerian influencers arrested in France on terrorism charges

In a series of recent events, three Algerian social media influencers were detained in France, with their trials set for different dates—January 6 and February 24.

2 mins

Pak airstrikes on Afghanistan 'old practice' to blame neighbours: India

India on Monday condemned the recent Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan, emphasising that it is Islamabad's \"old practice\" to blame its neighbours for its own internal failures.

1 min

Surge in armed activities by Baloch groups in 2024: Report

In 2024, armed activities in Balochistan reached new heights, with Baloch \"pro-independence\" groups significantly escalating their operations against the Pakistani state.

1 min

Joe Biden bans new offshore oil, gas drilling in most federal waters

President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most US coastal waters, a last-minute effort to block possible action by the incoming Trump administration to expand offshore drilling.

1 min

Ukraine Launches Counterattack in Russia's Kursk Region

In a bold move, Ukraine has launched a counterattack in Russia's southern Kursk region, claiming progress in its efforts against Moscow's forces.

1 min

Israel, Hamas talk prisoner swap

PRISONER EXCHANGE | Hamas announces readiness to free 34 Israeli hostages including Israeli women, children, the elderly, and sick detainees held in Gaza

2 mins

South Korea: Prosecutors Indict Military Intelligence Commander

South Korean prosecutors on Monday indicted the top military intelligence commander over his alleged involvement in President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law imposition last month.

1 min

South Korea's military says North Korea fired missile into eastern sea

North Korea on Monday fired a ballistic missile that flew 1,100 kilometers (685 miles) before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, South Korea's military said, extending its heightened weapons testing activities into 2025 weeks before Donald Trump returns as US president.

1 min

Olympic Champ Wiebe to Conduct Session for Young Athletes

Olympic gold medal winning wrestler Erica Wiebe will visit the Inspire Institute of Sport in Vijayanagar for the second edition of the IIS Excellence Accelerator.

1 min

Abhishek joins European T20 Premier League

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), a privately-owned franchise tournament in partnership with three member cricket nations - Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands - has taken a significant leap forward with renowned actor, entrepreneur, and sports enthusiast Abhishek Bachchan investing in the property as a co-owner.

1 min

India would have lost BGT 5-0 if Bumrah wasn't there: Harbhajan

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that if star quick Jasprit Bumrah had not taken part in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India would have suffered a 5-0 series defeat instead of a 3-1 humbling by Australia.

2 mins

India Would Have Lost BGT 5-0 If Bumrah Wasn't There: Harbhajan

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that if star quick Jasprit Bumrah had not taken part in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India would have suffered a 5-0 series defeat instead of a 3-1 humbling by Australia.

1 min

Kiran Jadhav Wins Air Rifle Gold in Lakshya Cup

Kiran Jadhav of Navy outclassed fancied names in the fray to bag the 10m air-rifle gold in the 15th Lakshya Cup invitational tournament here.

1 min

Plenty of batting options; bowling talent sparse

As India reflects on a disappointing performance in the Border-Gavaskar series, attention shifts to the pressing issue of the team's transitions and future potential.

1 min

Revolutionizing Cricket

ICC considers two-tier Test system

1 min

Rashid's 7-wicket spell helps Af to clinch series

Leg-spinner Rashid Khan's magical spell guided Afghanistan to victory over Zimbabwe in the second and final Test match of the series by 72 runs at the Queens Sports Club on Monday.

1 min

Team India was 'blown away' after Perth Test: Vaughan

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan shared his insight on the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India and said that 'Men in Blue' were \"blown away\" after their triumph at the Perth Test.

1 min

Reyansh Makes Waves in Record-Breaking Swim

Tidal Triumph| The Youngest Swimmer from Thane to Conquer a 15-km Sea Stretch

1 min

Young cricketing talents shine across state with stunning performances

MM JAGDALE TROPHY 2025

1 min

Vaishnavi Selected For National Kabaddi Team

Vaishnavi Kumawat, an emerging kabaddi player from Lucky Wanderers Sports Care, has earned a spot in Madhya Pradesh's junior team for the upcoming Junior National Kabaddi Competition.

1 min

ICC Triumphs Over AKCA

Satish Chandra Goti Memorial U-13 Cricket Tournament

1 min

Thrilling ties and community spirit define annual event

The much-anticipated Shri Gaud Cricket Premier League Season 7 kicked off at the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Khandwa Road cricket ground in Indore, drawing 14 teams from the local community and showcasing the immense talent within the region.

1 min

Indore's young marksmen bring home medals and glory

67TH NATIONAL SHOOTING EVENT

1 min

Soniya Singh's brilliance leads MP to dominant victory

Brief Scores MP - 133 for loss of five wickets in 20 overs (Soniya Singh 65, Kalyani Jadhav 38, Zeel Mithaiwala 3 wkts) beat Gujarat - 82 for loss of seven wickets in 20 overs (Janviben Patel 21*, Dhani Buchade 2 wkts, Aditi Panwar 2 wkts) by 51 runs

1 min

Indore Samrat Trophy Inaugurate With Action-Packed Game

The Indore Samrat Trophy T20 Women's Cricket Competition was inaugurated at the Maa Kankeshwari Devi Sports Complex Nandigram Stadium, Patnaipura on Monday.

1 min

A Celebration of Sportsmanship, Community at Maheshwari College

Spirit 2025

1 min

The Niranjan School judokas win glory in state c'ship

Students of The Niranjan School showcased their exceptional judo skills at the state-level sub-junior and cadet judo championship held at Nehru Stadium, Indore, from January 2 to January 5.

1 min

Hyd Dominates MP in U19 Limited Overs Showdown

Hyderabad under-19 girls team defeated Madhya Pradesh by 59 runs in the ongoing BCCI Girls U19 Limited Overs tournament held in Trivandrum.

1 min

Essential ways to strengthen your heart

The heart is a muscular organ which needs to be stronger as it is involved in one of the major tasks of the body i.e., pumping the blood throughout the body.

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Ways to lead a long and healthy life with type 2 diabetes

With about 67 million in India currently diagnosed with the disease, diabetes is the fastest-growing disease in India.

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Golden Globe Awards 2025 Full List Of Winners

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Aaman Devgan, Rasha Thadani's chemistry impresses in Azaad

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Coldplay India Tour: Band issued notice

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India ready to respond to any health challenges

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The Brutalist Wins Top Honours

Golden Globes

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ICC Mulling Two-Tier Test System

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India-Aus Face-Off Could Surpass Ashes

Record-Breaking Attendance At Bgt Tests

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Acing Class 12 CBSE Computer Science Exam

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