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In this issue

January 08, 2025

Will End Life With Family If Justice Denied

All Out War| BJP corporator Kamlesh Kalra meets CP, seeks FIR against MiC member Jitu Yadav in assault case

1 min

Memorial, finally for Mukherjee

The Central government has allocated land at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal within the Rajghat complex in Delhi for a memorial dedicated to former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away in August 2020.

1 min

Vivekanand Yuva Mission Launch on Jan 12

Will boost youth-oriented activities in MP

1 min

Man dies under suspicious circumstances

INDORE

1 min

Verma helps elderly woman get kin's death certificate

In a heart-warming gesture, municipal commissioner Shivam Verma on Tuesday personally helped an old woman who had been running around for months to get a death certificate issued.

1 min

Cops facilitate anonymous complaints from girls

■ Urja Box installed in school ■ Programme 'Srijan-Nayi Disha, Naya Gagan' aims to increase safety and self-confidence of women/girls

1 min

Cab driver booked for harassing girl

A cab driver allegedly harassed a girl in Bhanwarkuan area, police said on Tuesday.

1 min

Collector pushes for swift plaint resolutions

In a bid to streamline complaint resolution, Collector Asheesh Singh has directed officials to ensure that applicants face no obstacles in resolving their issues during Jansunvai (public hearing).

1 min

Water supply to remain hit in many areas today

Supply to remain hit in many areas on Wednesday due to repair work on pumps at Jalud pumping station.

1 min

AIOCD Opposes RailTel's Plan to Team Up With Online Pharmacies

The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), representing over 12.4 lakh chemists across the country, has strongly opposed RailTel Corporation's proposal to work with online pharmacy platforms for home delivery of medicines.

1 min

DAVV Degree Fee Up by Rs 200, Instant Issuance for Rs 1,000

Upward Revision | First Time in Seven Years

1 min

Landlord booked for not informing police about tenants

An SUV & a bike used in crime recovered from different places in city

1 min

Toddler dies after falling into water tank at home

In a tragic incident, a one-and-half-year-old child died after falling into a water tank in his house under Azad Nagar police station limits on Monday.

1 min

12 Colleges Yet To Provide Info For AISHE, DAVV Warns Of Disaffiliation

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidylaya (DAVV) on Monday issued a list of 12 colleges which have still not provided information required for the All Indian Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), stating that if the institutes failed to meet the deadline then they would be disaffiliated.

1 min

Icy winds intensify chill

Coldwave | Night temperature likely to drop more

1 min

Online Fraud Victim Gets Back Rs 25 Lakh

Conmen Had Duped Him of Rs 1.04 Crore on Pretext of Investment

1 min

Mayor Task Force Set Up for Chamber Cleaning

Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav and municipal commissioner Shivam Verma inaugurated the Mayor's Task Force at the municipal headquarters on Tuesday.

1 min

MYH blood bank likely to become state's capital blood centre

National Blood Transfusion Council officials visit facility, praise efforts for strengthening donation, transfusion

1 min

Helmets distributed, learner's licence camp organised

Various activities are being conducted throughout January under the 'National Road Safety Month 2025' campaign organised by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, from January 1 to 31, under the theme 'Parwah' (care).

1 min

Woman Cheated of Rs 3 Lakh in Loan Fraud

A fraudster, posing as a bank official, cheated a woman of Rs 3 lakh on the pretext of providing a loan for her domestic help, police said on Tuesday.

1 min

Congress Takes Out Samvidhan Samman Yatra

A local organisation opposing the disposal of Union Carbide waste in Pithampur area on Tuesday said it would move the Supreme Court or launch a fresh agitation if the state government went ahead with its plan.

1 min

Collector Makes Surprise Inspection of Helipad Sites

Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh on Tuesday morning made a surprise inspection of Sadawal helipad site to know the progress of construction work of four helipads.

1 min

'Pyaar-e-Dashmesh 2025' held in city

On the occasion of Guru Gobind Singh's Prakash Parb, the 'Pyaar-e-Dashmesh 2025' competition was held at Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha, Dudh Talai, filling the children and congregation with immense enthusiasm.

1 min

USK Win Box Cricket League

The local branch of CIRC of ICAI organised a Box Cricket League modelled on IPL format.

1 min

Exhibition depicting Thahaka Sammelan journey opens

Thahaka Sammelan is celebrating its 25 years of journey and is marking its 8-day silver jubilee celebrations under Thahaka Mahotsav.

1 min

More Than 49K New Voters Added in Electoral Rolls

A meeting of political parties was held in the meeting hall of Administrative Complex Building here on Tuesday under Special Summary Revision programme of photo electoral roll-2025.

1 min

Diamond, Chandrawat Register Victory in MLA Football Tourney

Two exciting matches were played in the MLA Trophy Football Tournament.

1 min

'Rasapan Mahotsav' begins in city

Every Vaishnav and Sanatani should perform the service of Thakurji daily and take a vow with a sincere heart.

1 min

Woman Among Three Held in Connection With Theft

SUCCESS | On Jan 4, a Nijatpura resident reported the incident

1 min

Govardhan Sagar: Encroachments to be removed soon

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered to remove encroachments which has been there for years at one of the ancient ponds of the city, Govardhan Sagar.

1 min

MP Trails Major States in Cops Per Area

Policing Deficit | With a total police force of just 1.21 lakh officers, the state is struggling to maintain law and order effectively across its 3.08 lakh sq km territory

1 min

25 Sports Institutions in City Get IMC Grant

Rs 12.5 Lakh Distributed for Hosting Events

1 min

Ensure Timely Resolution of Pending Cases

Municipal commissioner Shivam Verma, on Tuesday, emphasised the timely resolution of pending cases and issued several key directives during a review meeting held at the AiCTSL office.

1 min

Central India's Largest Plastic Expo From Tomorrow

The largest plastic industry expo in Central India, Plastpack 2025, will be held from January 9 to 12 at Labh Ganga Exhibition Centre, Indore.

1 min

Palak tops city in ICAI Foundation Exam

Results of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI)'s Foundation Exam was declared on Tuesday.

1 min

Brahmotsavam unfolds with blessing and splendour

The Brahmotsavam commenced at Sri Padmavati Venkatesh Devasthan with grand rituals and festivities.

1 min

Flag Hoisting Ceremony at Vrindavan Dham, Rajkot

A magnificent flag hoisting ceremony was held at Vrindavan Dham, near Rajkot on Tuesday, led by Shri Vishal Bawa, son of Shri Tilakayat Shri.

1 min

CMO Tightens Officers, Employees on Office Timing

On the very first day of the New Year, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai set a tone of discipline by advising state officers to report to work on time.

1 min

PWD Suspends Contractor's License, Cancels Contracts

The Public Works Department (PWD) has taken decisive action against A-class contractor Suresh Chandrakar, the main accused in the murder of Bijapur journalist Mukesh Chandrakar on Tuesday.

1 min

Violence, Terror Will Not Be Tolerated: CM

ANTI-NAXALITE CAMPAIGN | Government Stern

1 min

National Voter's Day to be celebrated on Jan 25th

In accordance with the instructions from the Election Commission of India, 'National Voter's Day' will be celebrated across the country on January 25th, and the same will be observed in Chhattisgarh.

1 min

Cgarh's Health Minister Emphasizes Vigilance, Preparedness for HMPV Virus

Chhattisgarh's Health Minister, Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, on Tuesday addressed concerns regarding the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus, assuring the public that there is no need to panic.

1 min

Pregnancy scandal at girls' hostel in Korba district

A shocking incident unfolded in Podi-Upora block of Korba district when a class 11 student at a girls' hostel became pregnant, gave birth, and allegedly threw the newborn behind the hostel in the dead of night.

2 mins

Reservation Process for Civic Bodies Ends

Out of 14 municipal corporations, the reservation breakdown includes four for the OBC category, two for Scheduled Castes (SC), and one for Scheduled Tribes (ST).

1 min

CM pledges ₹5C for bronze statue of Bhaktin Mata Rajim

In a significant announcement at a program organized by the Sahu Samaj in Rajim, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai declared a grant of Rs 5 crore for the installation of a grand bronze statue of Bhaktin Mata Rajim.

1 min

Land Fraud of ₹75 Lakh Unearthed in Raipur, Accused Booked

A major case of land fraud has surfaced in the capital, with Mahesh Kodwani and Bharti Kodwani of Devendra Nagar Sector-5 accused of duping a real estate businessman of ₹75 lakh.

1 min

Indian Tech Story 'Fascinating,' Hope for Continued Growth at CES

Consumer Electronics Show

1 min

CPI inflation likely to moderate to 5% in Dec from 5.5% in Nov: BOB

India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to moderate to 5 per cent in December 2024 from 5.5 per cent in November, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.

1 min

FinMin to Hold Meeting with MFI Players Today

Finance Ministry will hold a meeting with microfinance institutions (MFIs) on Wednesday amid rising bad loans and delinquencies across all types of lenders in the sector.

1 min

Real GDP Growth to Come at 6.2% in FY25: HSBC

DECELERATING | RBI in Dec revised down its projection to 6.6%

1 min

Banks profits set to moderate in FY26 as bad assets inch up

IND-RA REPORT

1 min

Odisha Govt OKs ₹44,793 Cr Investments Across 5 Sectors

The Odisha government has approved investment proposals worth Rs 44,793 crore across five sectors, which will generate employment opportunities for over 23,000 people, an official statement said.

1 min

Markets Rebound After 2-Day Decline

In a range-bound trade, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 234.12 points or 0.30 per cent to settle at 78,199.11

1 min

Over 40 new product launches expected at Auto Expo: Official

More than 40 new product launches are expected at the upcoming Auto Expo which will be held under the umbrella of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 from January 17-22, a government official said on Tuesday.

1 min

Gilts erase gains to end steady

Government bonds lost all gains notched up during the day after the advance estimate on India's GDP growth for 2024-25 (Apr-Mar) turned out to be higher than what some sections of the market had expected, dealers said.

1 min

China's Central Bank Buys More Gold As Prices Trade Near Record High

China's central bank expanded its gold reserves for a second month in December, signaling renewed appetite after temporarily pausing purchases last year as prices soared, Bloomberg reported.

1 min

Duty cut on smartphone parts to hit electronics ecosystem, trigger job loss: GTRI

Any reduction in the customs duty on smartphone parts in the forthcoming budget will harm India's developing component ecosystem, discourage investment, increase imports, and make local firms uncompetitive, potentially resulting in job losses, think tank GTRI said on Tuesday.

1 min

Getty Images Buying Shutterstock To Create $3.7 Billion Visual Content Company

Getty Images is buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company.

1 min

Alkem Laboratories to Sell Pithampur Unit for ₹149 Cr

Alkem Laboratories Ltd on Tuesday said it will sell its manufacturing facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, to Rubicon Research Ltd for Rs 149 crore, on a slump sale basis.

1 min

Tata Steel's crude steel output rises 6% in Q3 FY25

Tata Steel on Tuesday said its crude steel production in the country grew by 6% to 5.68 million tonnes in the third quarter of the current fiscal.

1 min

Wagh Bakri Tea to invest ₹100 cr for setting up new mfg unit in Guj

Ahmedabad-headquartered Wagh Bakri Tea Group will set up a new plant in Gujarat with an investment of over Rs 100 crore to increase its raw material storage capacity and instant tea output, CEO Sanjay Singal said on Tuesday.

1 min

GJEPC, De Beers Group partner to strengthen support for natural diamonds

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on Tuesday entered into partnership with De Beers Group to strengthen support for natural diamonds within the Indian gem and jewellery trade.

1 min

Exim Bank India raises $1 billion from overseas

EXIM Bank on Tuesday said it has raised USD 1 billion (about Rs 8,570 crore) via an overseas bond issuance at very competitive rates.

1 min

Tata Digital Forays Into Retail Investment With FDs Marketplace

Tata Digital on Tuesday announced its foray into the retail investment space with the launch of its fixed deposits marketplace on the superapp Tata Neu.

1 min

Maruti Suzuki to unveil 'e For Me' electric mobility blueprint at Bharat Mobility 2025

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), a passenger vehicle manufacturer, on Tuesday, said that the company will present a blueprint of its efforts to develop an electric ecosystem in the country called 'e For Me'.

1 min

NRI Tax Decoded: Unlock Key Strategies to Maximize Tax Benefits

Guest Column

2 mins

Auto retail sales down 12.5% in Dec, all segments except tractors falter

Automobile retail sales contracted in December after rising for two consecutive months, due to weakness in all segments, barring tractors, as per data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations on Tuesday.

1 min

Tata Electronics Gets CCI's Clearance to Acquire Majority Stake in Pegatron India

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved Tata Electronics' proposal to acquire a majority stake in Apple's contract manufacturer Pegatron Technology India.

1 min

Advik Acquires German Braking System Maker Powersports MTG

Global automotive components maker Advik on Tuesday said it has acquired German mechanical and hydraulic braking system manufacturer Powersports MTG for an undisclosed sum.

1 min

Nifty Faces Selling Pressure at Higher Levels

Till Nifty holds below 23800 zones, weakness could be seen towards 23650 then 23550 zones while hurdles are placed at 23800 then 24000 zones

2 mins

10-Minute Delivery: Convenience or Hype?

Technology and rapidly changing consumer habits have given a new direction to India's retail industry.

2 mins

TN Will Fight Draft UGC Regulations

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday strongly opposed the Draft UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment and Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2025, released by Union Education Minister a day earlier.

1 min

Dallewal's health deteriorates

Hours after Supreme Court-appointed committee met septuagenarian farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal - who has been on fast-unto-death for the past 43 days to press for farmers' demands including minimum support price (MSP) and debt waiver - his health deteriorated on Tuesday.

1 min

Three miners die inside flooded Assam coal mine

TRAGIC END: Naval divers called to rescue those trapped inside

1 min

Maha Kumbh: NSG, spotters to keep vigil

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, set to be the largest human congregation with approximately 45 crore devotees, tourists, bathers, Kalpvasis, and VIPs expected from India and abroad, is under a robust multi-layered security cover.

1 min

Congress President Has a Go at Centre for 'Rising Inflation'

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said people were suffering with \"backbreaking inflation\" and that having 9 pre-Budget consultations would have no meaning if it is not directed at containing inflation.

1 min

89 Pak pilgrims offer chadar at Ajmer Sharif Dargah

A group of 89 pilgrims from Pakistan reached Ajmer to offer Chadar on behalf of the Government of Pakistan in 813th Urs of Khwaja Saheb on Tuesday.

1 min

Woman Among 4 of Cross-Border Drug Cartel Held With 5 Kg Heroin

Punjab police on Tuesday claimed to have dismantled a drug trafficking cartel with the arrest of four individuals, including one woman, and seized 5 kg of heroin from their possession.

1 min

Poll process foolproof: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, while addressing his last press meet on Tuesday, addressed concerns regarding the sanctity of the electoral process and declared that tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and electoral rolls (ERs) is and will never be possible.

1 min

Mother of 6, elopes with local beggar

In a plot twist that sounds straight out of a Bollywood script, a 36-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district left her husband and six children to elope with—wait for it—a beggar!

1 min

Salman shields home with bulletproof glass

Actor Salman Khan has increased the security at his Mumbai residence, Galaxy Apartments.

1 min

Uttarakhand rape case: Hockey coach arrested

A minor hockey player was allegedly raped by her coach in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, officials said on Monday.

1 min

Row over Atishi's eviction from official bungalow

ABSURD: Controversy erupts over Delhi Chief Minister's claim of eviction; PWD counters with non-possession argument

1 min

Murdered sarpanch's kin meet Fadnavis, seek justice

The family members of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, who was tortured to death in Beed district, met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday and sought justice in the case.

2 mins

EOW Likely to Summon IPS Officer

₹200-CR FRAUD CASE

1 min

Dabholkar kin's appeal belated

Mukta Dabholkar's plea claimed the murder was part of a larger conspiracy by right-wing group members

2 mins

CM's 7-point action plan for ease of living

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday convened a virtual meeting with officials to outline a seven-point action plan aimed at enhancing the ease of living for citizens.

1 min

Marathi to be a must subject in all schools

MAJHI MARATHI | Mandate will be implemented from the upcoming academic year regardless of the board affiliation

2 mins

Pune gears up to tackle HMPV

VIRUS ALERT | The PMC has alerted all private and civic hospitals | Screening of passengers at the airport has not started due to lack of Central directive

1 min

Startup Unveils AI Tool for Ayurveda

Pune-based startup Atreya Innovations said it has developed an AI-based pulse diagnostic tool for Ayurveda practitioners that can monitor patients' health on 22 parameters and generate reports in 10 Indian languages.

1 min

PCMC surveys 31,400 households to shape youth empowerment

'Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana'

1 min

Gold ornaments lost from bank locker

A theft came to light from Samartha jurisdiction where a woman lost her gold ornament worth Rs13.5 lakh, stored in a locker at Abhyudaya Bank.

1 min

MP Writes to CM After NH Accident

Following an accident on the Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur National Highway near Pimple Jagtap village, where three people, including two children, lost their lives, Shirur MP Dr Amol Kolhe has written a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and State Public Works Minister Shivendra Raje Bhosale.

1 min

National Co-op Bank's 13 branches merge with Cosmos

With the permission of the Reserve Bank of India, all 13 branches of the Bengaluru-based National Cooperative Bank have been operational as branches of Cosmos Cooperative Bank Ltd starting Jan 6.

1 min

Vaishnaw to address PPPF

The second edition of the Pune Public Policy Festival (PPPF) is set to be held at the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics and the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute in the city on Jan 10 and 11.

1 min

Mohol Claims Purandar Airport to Start Ops From March 2029

The final date for the probable opening of the Purandar airport has been announced.

2 mins

VNSGU Embarks on ₹25cr Research Bldg Project

Surat's Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) is gearing up to create history in the field of research and innovation.

1 min

Sirona trial results successful

Concept Medical Inc., a global leader in innovative drug-delivery technology having its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Surat has revealed positive outcomes from the SIRONA (Head-to-Head Comparison of SIROlimus versus Paclitaxel Drug-Eluting Balloon Angioplasty in the Femoropopliteal Artery) RCT, which show that its sirolimus-coated balloons (SCB) (MagicTouch -PTA) provide patency and functional benefits on par with paclitaxel-coated balloons for patients suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD).

1 min

25k Rural Homes To Go Digital

FIBER-TO-HOME INITIATIVE | Under the Gujarat Fiber Grid Network Limited, village households to be linked with affordable high-speed internet

2 mins

Teen Attempts to Rob ATM, Arrested

Surat police have arrested an ITI student for attempting to steal money from an ATM after losing Rs.14,000 from his mother's account while playing the popular online game Free Fire.

1 min

Rescue Ops On To Pull Out Teen From Borewell

In a tragic incident that underscores the persistent dangers of uncovered borewells, an 18-year-old girl fell into a borewell in Kanderai village, Kachchh district, Gujarat, early Monday morning.

1 min

Bhagwat Visits SR Ashram

Mohan Bhagwat, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), visited the Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram in Dharampur, the international headquarters of the global spiritual movement Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur founded by the Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji.

1 min

Concern Over Overloaded SMC Vehicles

A blatant violation of traffic safety rules by a Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) garden department vehicle has raised serious concerns among commuters.

1 min

Gang Targeting Sr Citizens Busted

The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has successfully dismantled a gang involved in stealing gold from unsuspecting senior citizens and women passengers across the city.

1 min

12 Hurt in Gas Cylinder Blast

Surat witnessed a gas cylinder explosion early in the morning in the Pune area, leaving twelve people seriously injured.

1 min

Suzlon Energy to train 12,000 in renewable energy sector

The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation signed an MoU to establish five skill labs and train youth

1 min

Health pensions in a transparent manner: Collector

The NTR district administration is conducting a transparent review of health pensions, ensuring that benefits reach the eligible beneficiaries, said Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha, who has been personally monitoring the process.

1 min

Elaborate Arrangements for PM Modi's Visit to Vizag, Security in Place

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to visit Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, January 8, and comprehensive arrangements have been made to ensure the smooth execution of his itinerary, according to Chief Secretary (CS) K Vijayanand.

1 min

AI is enabling clinicians to achieve precision and efficiency

An indigenously developed AI-powered Colonoscopy procedure is about to change the fortunes of patients like never before and help clinicians in more ways than one.

1 min

TGGENCO's summer action plan of power utilities

The Principal Secretary (Energy), Government of Telangana and Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited (TGGENCO) Chairman and Managing Director Sandeep Kumar Sultania reviewed the summer action plan of power utilities to meet the expected increase in loads during the upcoming summer season.

1 min

Mega Plastic Surgery Camp From Jan. 17 To 30

Seva Bharathi, Lions Club of Hyderabad and Mercy Mission are jointly conducting a free mega plastic surgery camp from January 17 to 30 at Dr Ishwar Chandra Hospital, Sitarambagh, Old Mallepally, Hyderabad.

1 min

APSRTC to run 7,200 buses for Sankranti, no additional charge in spl buses

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has announced plans to operate 7,200 special buses during the upcoming Sankranti festival to cater to the increased demand for travel.

1 min

APSSDC Signs MoU With Swaniti Initiative For Green Skilling

The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swaniti Initiative to promote skilling in the state.

1 min

For God's Sake, Do Not Hit Panic Button, Bengaluru!

Detected in 2 Bengaluru babies, 1 discharged

1 min

SC lifts stay on KPSC's revised '21 JTO list, allowing appointments

The court's ruling overturned the Karnataka High Court's order that had directed the revision of the select list.

1 min

Efforts on to rid Karnataka of Maoists: Home Minister

NAXAL-FREE STATE

1 min

Meeting of Karnataka Cong's SC/ST Ministers, Lawmakers Postponed

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said that the dinner meeting of Congress leaders, ministers and lawmakers from SC/ST communities that was called on January 8, has been postponed following instruction from an AICC general secretary.

1 min

BJP Urges Govt Not To Take HMPV Lightly

Bengaluru

1 min

Techie, wife commit suicide after killing two children

A techie along with his wife have ended their lives allegedly after killing their two minor children at their rented home here, police said on Monday.

1 min

HC Rejects Appeal to Halt Probe in Atul's Suicide Case

On Monday, the Karnataka High Court rejected a plea to stay the investigation against Nikita Singhania, who is accused of abetting the suicide of her husband, 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash.

1 min

K'taka Govt Challenges Darshan's Bail

On Monday, the Karnataka government filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the bail granted to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and 16 other accused in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case.

1 min

Namma Metro to raise fares for first time in eight years

Bengaluru's Namma Metro commuters are set to face a substantial fare increase for the first time in eight years, with ticket prices expected to rise by 40-45 per cent.

1 min

16th Edition Of BIFFes Will Be Held From March 1-8, Says CM

Film Festival

1 min

From hero to villain: AAP faces its toughest test of public perception

Delhi's political contours are changing as AAP battles scandals, BJP eyes comeback and Congress seeks revival

3 mins

Trudeau's Legacy Falters

By resigning, he leaves the stage for his party to regroup and for Canada to chart a new path forward

1 min

Residents to Return to N Gaza

Men, women, and children will be permitted to return to the north from southern Gaza Strip after passing inspections at the Netzarim corridor

1 min

Trump Again Offers Canada To Be 51st State

Hours after the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday renewed his offer of making Canada the 51st state of the United States.

1 min

Biden Making Transition Difficult: Trump

US President-elect Donald Trump has accused President Joe Biden of making the presidential transition difficult, citing recent executive orders on climate and other official acts being taken by him in his last weeks as president.

1 min

Nat'l Sheriffs' Panel Backs Patel as FBI Chief

Indian American Kash Patel, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as Director of the FBI, has received significant support with the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) endorsing his candidacy.

1 min

Cop who fatally struck Kandula fired

A Seattle police officer who killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023 when the patrol vehicle he was driving struck her, has been fired from the police department, officials said.

1 min

22k Pak babus have dual passports

SECURITY CONCERN

1 min

After 'errors', Apple to update AI feature

Apple has said it will update an AI feature that has issued inaccurate news alerts on its latest iPhones, including that Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, had shot himself and that tennis star Rafael Nadal had come out as gay.

1 min

UKPNP Slams Jihad Call by PoJK PM

Sajid Hussain, leader of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), has strongly criticized recent remarks by Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq, Prime Minister of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), who publicly called for jihad.

1 min

Key frontline town has fallen: Russia

Russia claims that its forces have captured the front-line town of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region.

1 min

Hasina's niece refers self to UK watchdog

PROPERTIES ROW | Tulip Siddiq under scrutiny in Bangladesh for receiving Russian N-plant kickbacks

2 mins

Congressman Takes Oath on Bhagwat Gita

\"My story is the kind of promise that America holds,\" said Congressman Suhash Subramanyam, first Indo-American to be elected from East Coast

1 min

Every medal, every award, belongs to him

FROM ALIEN TO ARJUNA, THULASIMATHI STORY IS A REMINDER Obstacles are just stepping stones to greatness

1 min

England urged to boycott CT game against Afghanistan

England should refuse to play the Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan next month according to a letter signed by more than 160 U.K. politicians.

1 min

Two-tier Test system a ‘Terrible Idea': Clive Lloyd

UNITY IN DIVERSITY| Protecting the Spirit of International Cricket

2 mins

'Whitewash at home more painful than BGT loss'

Support over Criticism

2 mins

Celebrating the Stars of Women's Cricket

Smriti Mandhana, Annabel Sutherland, Nonkululeko Mlaba: Nominations for ICC Women's Player of Dec

2 mins

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in Test vs South Africa

Pakistan have been fined 25 per cent of their match fee and penalised five ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the second Test in Cape Town.

1 min

Indore's Mahajan shines in Jaipur with double win

Indore's celebrated international tennis coach, Indra Kumar Mahajan, showcased his exceptional racket skills by clinching a prestigious trophy in Jaipur.

1 min

SS Commune, Jai Girnari triumph

In an electric atmosphere echoing with the sounds of cricket, Satishchandra Gothi Memorial Under-13 Cricket Competition, organised by Shriram Sports under the aegis of IDCA, witnessed thrilling action today. SS Commune and Jai Girnari claimed commanding victories, showcasing the brilliance of young talent on the cricketing stage.

1 min

Sub-Junior, Cadet State Judo Competition Concludes

The excitement filled the air at Nehru Stadium Hall as the Sub Junior and Cadet State Judo Competition, organised by the Indore District Judo Association under the guidance of the Madhya Pradesh Judo Association, came to a thrilling conclusion.

1 min

National Bridge Competition kicks off

The 20th Maharaja Yashwantrao Holkar National Bridge Competition kicked off today at Yashwant Club.

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Totre Appointed as Umpire for Int'l Series

Akshay Totre, a Life Member of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), appointed as the umpire for the upcoming Women's International Series between India and Ireland, scheduled to be held in Rajkot from January 10 to 15.

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Indore Samrat T20 Cricket Tourney Sees Thrilling Contests

The second day ongoing Indore Samrat T-20 Cricket Tournament featured two exciting matches.

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District Football Tourney Gains Momentum

The excitement at the Nehru Stadium Football Ground is palpable as the Maharishi Valmiki District-level Football Competition 2025 gained momentum with four exhilarating matches played on its third day.

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National-level Kwan Ki Do Competition Concludes

The 6th National-level Kwan Ki Do Competition 2024-25 concluded successfully at the IPS School, Indore, showcasing the exceptional martial arts skills of over 700 participants from various states across India.

1 min

National Billiards-Snooker Competition Begins

Indore comes alive with the buzz of the National Billiards and Snooker Competition, officially inaugurated at two iconic venues: the Indore Tennis Club and the Madhya Pradesh Billiards Academy at Nehru Stadium.

1 min

What you need to know about LASIK surgery

LASIK surgery is a common laser eye surgery used to treat vision problems like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. This article explains the procedure, its risks, and benefits.

1 min

High-tech honey sandwich to combat superbug infections

What are high-tech honey sandwiches? Manuka honey prevents post-surgery infections

3 mins

Is drinking coconut water Safe for diabetics?

Why is coconut water suitable for diabetics?

2 mins

Reviving Dravidianism: Who brought up the North-South divide again?

Thanks to a rabid regional remark at a roundtable conference, producer Naga Vamsi is famous Pan-India. Taking a highly objectionable creative high-ground, Mr Vamsi looked down from his nose to poke fun at Hindi cinema and its reach \"for Bandra and Juhu,\" and how Hindi cinema witnessed a change with Baahubali, RRR, Animal and Jawan.

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Abhishek Bachchan Joins Forces with European T20 Premier League

Actress Manisha Koirala proved her dedication to fitness on Tuesday morning as she hit the gym despite a 7.1-magnitude earthquake striking Nepal, her hometown.

3 mins

Who is Neha Sharma's boyfriend Petar Sliskovic?

Actress Neha Sharma was spotted in Mumbai with boyfriend Petar Sliskovic on Monday night

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Massive quake rattles Tibet

TREMORS FELT IN NEPAL, BIHAR; 126 DEAD

1 min

Microsoft to train 1cr in AI: Satya Nadella

MS CHIEF PROMISES $3BN INVESTMENT IN INDIA

1 min

Hydration & nutrition enough to deal with the new virus

NO ANTIBIOTICS NEEDED FOR HMPV

1 min

Sri Lankan cricket icon red-flags Big Three plans

RESTRUCTURING TEST LANDSCAPE

1 min

Students Learn About Cybercrime

Kalyan Vidhya Niketan, Indore, hosted a cyber security awareness session to educate students about cybercrimes and online safety.

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PublisherIndian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.

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LanguageEnglish

FrequencyDaily

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