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In this issue

January 23, 2025

Prof Preeti Singh Made Head of Language Department

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya vice chancellor Prof Rakesh Singhai made minor changes in headships, days after School of Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality Management (SATHM) head Prof Preeti Singh put in her papers.

1 min

Four Mhow to Prayagraj trains to run only till Khajuraho on Jan 28, 29, Feb 2 & 3

In view of the heavy pressure of trains in the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj around the next date of Amrit Snan scheduled on January 29, the city-bound trains will not reach and return from Prayagraj railway station.

1 min

Bhandari Resort sealed, Rs 1 lakh fine imposed

On the instructions of commissioner Shivam Verma, under the Swachhata Abhiyan, the process of spot fines for littering is going on continuously.

1 min

Modern molecular lab opens at MYH to combat sickle cell disease

ADVANCEMENT | Lab can detect sickle cell disease in fetuses, enabling early intervention and reducing burden of new cases

1 min

Bhuria claims over 2 lakh people will gather in Mhow on Jan 27

Congress MLA and former Youth Congress state president Vikrant Bhuria announced plans for a massive Congress event in Mhow, with an expected attendance of two lakh people.

1 min

RDSS Transformers Proving Boon for Irrigation in Western MP

Be it potato-producing farmers of Mhow, chilli producers of Khargone, cotton producers of Barwani or opium-producing farmers of Mandsaur; they are all getting electricity for irrigation with good voltage, all thanks to the government's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).

1 min

Can the two-stream system for English bridge State's educational gap?

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1 min

Indore Metro close to commercial launch following CMRS inspection

The Indore Metro is poised to commence commercial operations following a comprehensive inspection on Wednesday by Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CMRS), Janak Kumar Garg and his team.

1 min

Div commissioner inspects Ahilya Path, Convention Centre

Divisional commissioner and chairman of Indore Development Authority (IDA) Deepak Singh visited the Super Corridor and surrounding development sites on Wednesday and gave necessary directives to remove the obstacles in the development work.

1 min

Dr Gupta is dental college principal, HC rejects Dr Jain's plea

The dispute over the principal's post in the Government Dental College has ended, with the high court ruling in favour of Dr Alka Gupta.

1 min

MiC to Hold Meeting in Now-Dry Peeliya Khal Drain

The Nullah Transformed into Dry and Clean Channel within a Month

1 min

City prodigy breaks world record

Identifies flags of 195 nations in 140 seconds

1 min

100 Performing Sanitation Workers Feted

As part of 'Sabse Neat Apni Beat' competition, Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav and municipal commissioner Shivam Verma honoured 100 sanitation workers, who did excellent work in December 2024, at a programme organised at Nehru Park.

1 min

IIM Indore expands global footprint, inks 2 new MoUs

Elite b-school partners Linnaeus University, Sweden and College of Management, National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), Taiwan

2 mins

Seven Held for Attacking Cops

Celebration Turns Ugly| Unruly Late Night Birthday Party

1 min

Five runners participate in Mumbai marathon

Five runners from Dewas participated in the Mumbai marathon. The marathon saw 63,500 runners from around the world.

1 min

Deputy commissioner holds public hearing

The public hearing was conducted by the deputy commissioner of the Corporation Devbala Pipalonia in the Corporation meeting hall.

1 min

Drunk Sisters Attack Neighbour

Two sisters who were fighting in a drunken state turned on a neighbour when they saw that she was making a video of their fight on her mobile.

1 min

Bank Manager Among Two Held for Cheating Borrower

A bank manager and another person were arrested by Neelganga police for allegedly cheating a housing loan customer by manipulating his loan amount.

1 min

Priority Should Be For Long-Term Construction Works: PS

A review meeting of Simhastha Mahaparv-2028 was held through video conferencing (VC) on Wednesday afternoon under the chairmanship of principal secretary (PS), urban administration and development, Sanjay Kumar Shukla.

1 min

5 Theft Cases Reported From Running Trains

Gangs of thieves are targeting various trains passing through every other day.

1 min

Mayor deposits outstanding water tax of Rs 7,546

DRIVE | Camps to collect water tax dues

2 mins

30 of 95 Kids Examined Found Suffering From Heart Disease

Under the National Child Health Programme (RBSK), a district-level camp was organised for treatment of children suffering from heart disease under the Chief Minister's Child Heart Scheme at the District Early Intervention Centre DEIC, Charak Bhawan, Ujjain on Wednesday.

1 min

Workshop to Improve Performance of MSMEs

A one-day workshop was organised under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme with the aim to improve the performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) of the district.

1 min

No mobile phones during Bhasma Aarti from today

Incidents of making reels on mobile inside Shri Mahakaleshwar temple and uploading them on social media platforms are continuously coming to the fore.

1 min

Issue of burning Carbide waste to be raised at rally

CONSTITUTION PROTECTION RALLY

1 min

Furniture Donation by Baerlocher Additives India Private Limited

As part of the \"Meri Shala Sampoorna Shala\" Abhiyan by district collector Rishav Gupta, Baerlocher Additives India Private Limited donated 30 sets of furniture to the children of Kolughata Primary School in Bagli Tehsil.

1 min

Furniture donation by Baerlocher Additives India Private Limited

As part of the \"Meri Shala Sampoorna Shala\" Abhiyan by district collector Rishav Gupta, Baerlocher Additives India Private Limited donated 30 sets of furniture to the children of Kolughata Primary School in Bagli Tehsil.

1 min

SC-ST Students Stage Sit-in

SC-ST students staged a sit-in at Tower Chowk on Wednesday to protest against not getting scholarships on time.

1 min

Special Drive in Rural Areas Soon to Make Aadhaar Cards

Soon, the system of making Aadhaar cards in rural areas would be expanded to ensure that every person in the division had this identification number, said divisional commissioner Deepak Singh on Wednesday.

1 min

Anupam may be sent to Home, Sukhveer may return to PWD

REJIG | Heads of many departments may be changed

1 min

IPS Academy Hosts Milap-2024 Alumni Meet

IPS Academy Institute of Business Management and Research organised its annual alumni meet, Milap-2024, with great enthusiasm.

1 min

SC Notice to State on CBI Probe into Deaths of 3 Dalits

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the state government to respond to a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged murder of three members of a Dalit family in Sagar district.

1 min

Over 1.3 lakh people screened in regional health camps

In the regional health camps held last year, over 1.3 lakh individuals from remote areas were screened for various health issues.

1 min

Principal Accountant General Asks MGM for Details of Referred Patients in 3 Years

The Principal Accountant General (Audit-I) of Madhya Pradesh has asked Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College to share the number of critical mental patients who were forced to be sent to other institutions for tests and treatment due to the lack of critical equipment.

1 min

Security forces demolished Hi-tek Naxal training camp

The joint security forces teams have dismantled a hi-tech Naxal training camp on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, once utilized by the notorious Hidma-Deva battalion.

1 min

Training program for PHQ workers on Road Safety

As part of an awareness campaign under the National Road Safety Month 2025, a training session has been conducted on emergency first aid and road safety at PHQ hall on Wednesday for personnel working at the Chhattisgarh police headquarters.

1 min

Bodies of 14 Naxalites Killed Brought to Raipur

The bodies of 14 Naxalites, including 6 women and 8 men, who were killed in encounters with security forces in Gariaband district, were brought to Raipur early on Wednesday morning.

1 min

Sale of meat, mutton banned

The sale of meat and mutton will be completely banned in the Raipur Municipal Corporation area on Republic Day (January 26) and Mahatma Gandhi Nirvana Day (January 30).

1 min

+30 school girls fall ill due to medical waste burning

Reflects Sheer Negligence | Medical Waste handling

1 min

C'garh cultural heritage shines in Bharat Parv 2025

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1 min

SECL to fund ₹48.19 cr Girls Hostel at NIT Raipur

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, has approved Rs. 48.19 crore for the construction of a 500-bedded Girls Hostel at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur.

1 min

To promote investment opportunities in Chhattisgarh: CM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said he would be participating in the \"Chhattisgarh Investor Connect\" program in Mumbai on January 23.

1 min

Bhim Army Chief Announces Protest

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad visited the Raipur Central Jail on Wednesday to meet those accused in the Balodabazar Collectorate arson and violence case.

1 min

Gilts end up on view of lower supply FY26

Government bond prices ended higher on Wednesday as borrowing in 2025-26 (Apr-Mar) is expected to be lower as compared with FY25, dealers said.

1 min

Non-fossil fuel-based capacity hits 218 GW-mark

India's total non-fossil fuel-based capacity has touched the level of 217.62 gigawatt (GW) as of January 20, an official statement said on Wednesday.

1 min

EPFO Adds 14.63 Lakh Net Members in Nov

Retirement fund body EPFO has added 14.63 lakh net members in November 2024, a growth of 4.88 per cent over the same month last year, according to the latest payroll data.

1 min

PM Gati Shakti: ₹11.17L crore mega push with 434 projects to transform India's logistics

In a push to strengthen India's logistics infrastructure, the Ministry of Finance has announced the identification of 434 projects under the PM Gati Shakti initiative.

1 min

Domestic Air Traffic Grows to 16.13 cr in 2024

India's domestic air traffic rose 6 per cent to 16.13 crore in 2024 on an annual basis, as per the latest official data.

1 min

Most Taxpayers Seek I-T Cut in Budget: Survey

As many as 57 per cent of individual taxpayers want taxes to be lowered in the upcoming Budget, Grant Thornton Bharat's pre-budget survey said on Wednesday.

1 min

PE/VC bets grow 5% to $56 bn in 2024

Investments by private equity and venture capital industry grew 5 per cent to USD 56 billion in 2024, after declining for two consecutive years, a report said on Wednesday.

1 min

Kumar Advocates 2 Inflation Rates for Better Policy Making

RBI MPC member says the weightage of food in the overall consumer price inflation needs to be revisited

1 min

Sensex recovers marginally

market watch

1 min

Donald Trump Announces $500 Billion AI Initiative

Tech Giants Join Hands

1 min

Sebi Proposes Small Ticket SIP of ₹250, Seeks Public Comment

To increase the reach and facilitate participation from low-income groups in mutual funds, regulator Sebi on Wednesday floated a consultation paper on 'sachetisation' of mutual funds.

1 min

New pact with European bloc to bring $100 bn investment, create 10L jobs

A new Trade and Economic Participation Agreement with a four-nation European bloc will bring USD 100 billion worth of investment and create one million jobs in India, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary said on Wednesday.

1 min

India Examining US Trade Memo: Sources

India is examining the Trump's memorandum – America First Trade Policy – to assess its impact on the bilateral trade with US, which is its largest trading partner, sources said on Wednesday.

1 min

CtrlS Signs Pact with Telangana Govt for Setting up ₹10K Crore AI Datacenter Cluster

CtrlS Datacenters Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Telangana government to establish a cutting-edge AI Datacenter Cluster in the state with an investment outlay of Rs10,000 crore.

1 min

OYO Plans to Add 500 Hotels in Religious Hubs This Year

Travel tech unicorn OYO on Wednesday said it plans to add 500 hotels in religious hubs, including Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Puri, Haridwar, Mathura, Vrindavan, Amritsar, Ujjain, Ajmer, Nasik, and Tirupati, this year.

1 min

Foundation Day of Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya celebrated at the Collectorate, Moti Daman, Daman

Under the leadership of Praful Patel, Administrator Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, the State Formation Day/Foundation Day celebration of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura was organized under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat programme launched by the Government of India on 21st January 2025 at Collectorate, Daman.

1 min

Pritika Auto Starts Tractor Component Production for 'Multinational' Brand

Tractor component maker Pritika Auto Industries on Wednesday said it started production for a \"multinational\" tractor manufacturer and the venture is expected to add around Rs 20 crore annually to its existing order book.

1 min

HDFC Q3 net profit rises 2.2% to ₹16,736 crore

India's largest private sector lender HDFC Bank on Wednesday announced a 2.2 per cent rise in its net profit to Rs 16,736 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2024 as against Rs 16,373 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.

1 min

BPCL's Q3 PAT jumps up 37% YoY as crude oil cost falls

Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd's net profit for the December quarter jumped up almost 37% from a year ago to Rs 46.5 billion, but was lower than what analysts had estimated.

1 min

HUDCO Oct-Dec PAT zooms 42% on robust loan growth

Housing and Urban Development Corp. Ltd on Wednesday reported a 41.6% jump in its Oct-Dec net profit on the back of strong growth in disbursements, comfortably beating analysts' expectations.

1 min

HUL's profit up 19% in Q3, acquires 90.5% stake in Minimalist for ₹2,955 cr

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd on Wednesday reported a 19.18 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,989 crore in the December quarter, boosted by the sale of its 'Pureit' business.

1 min

Sammaan Capital QIP opens, sets floor price at ₹151.09

In a communication sent to the National Stock Exchange, Sammaan Capital (formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance) on Wednesday said that the company's Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) has been launched.

1 min

Maha govt signs 54 MoUs for investment proposals worth ₹15.70 lakh crore at Davos

A historic milestone was achieved at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as Maharashtra, under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, signed 54 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth a total of Rs15.70 lakh crore by the second day of the forum.

1 min

Avaada Group Receives Final Commitments Worth ₹8,500 Crore for Nine Projects

Avaada Group Specialises in Solar Module Making, Renewable Power Generation

1 min

Global Bond Sell-off: Will it Impact India?

There has been a major upheaval in the global financial markets as government bond yields are rising rapidly, leaving investors uncertain.

1 min

Mixed undercurrent to continue

The indices bounced back from the previous day's low in the second half and managed to close positive with gains of around 570 points. Till it holds below 76,700 zones, weakness could be seen towards 76,000 whereas hurdles are placed at 76,700 then 77,000 zones

2 mins

BJP leader to file Rs 50 cr defamation suit each against Kejriwal, Mann

BJP MP Verma says if he wins he plans to use the money for development work in his New Delhi constituency

2 mins

UP Govt employees have to apply for leaves online to prevent absenteeism

In a significant move aimed at ensuring transparency and curbing absenteeism among its employees, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to make all leave and service-related processes mandatory through an online platform starting February 1.

1 min

SC Holds Contempt Plea After Farm Leader Undergoes Medical Treatment

The Supreme Court on Wednesday kept in abeyance a plea for contempt action against Punjab government officials after noting that farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on a hunger strike, was undergoing medical treatment without breaking his fast.

1 min

Excavation of ancient well begins

The Sambhal administration on Wednesday started excavating an ancient well found allegedly under illegal encroachments near Shahi Jama Masjid.

1 min

Want to make it clear that I will not leave Modi till death: Manjhi

Jitan Ram Manjhi, the patron of Hindustani Awam Morcha and Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, has denied any intention of resigning from the Central Cabinet.

1 min

Dalit groom rides mare under police presence

A Dalit groom's 'baraat' was taken out under heavy police protection in Rajasthan's Ajmer district after the bride's family approached the administration apprehending opposition by upper castes to a horse-mounted wedding procession.

1 min

Oppn members urge postponing next JPC Waqf sittings by a week

The members of the Opposition parties in the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf on Wednesday requested its Chairman to postpone the sittings of the panel scheduled on January 24 and 25 by a week to allow them time to recollect the evidences and material which are essential for moving the amendments and for further discussions.

1 min

Give us white paper on previous MoUs

BRS' Kavitha on T'gana CM's Davos visit

1 min

Saif Ali's insurance claim sparks huge debate over mediclaim

The health insurance claim document of actor Saif Ali Khan has ignited a heated debate about the stark differences in how insurance companies handle claims for celebrities vis-à-vis the average citizen.

1 min

Delhiites fed up with AAP deceit & lies: PM

STRAIGHT TALK | Modi says BJP will also come to power because Delhi's youth hates AAP and is in a mood to punish them

2 mins

Charge Those Involved in Crop Insurance Scam Under MCOCA

BJP MLA Suresh Dhas has claimed that the state-sponsored crop insurance scheme has been hijacked by an organised gang and called it a Rs5,000 crore scam.

1 min

Court transfers all FIRs in Torres scam to EOW

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the transfer of all FIRs related to the Rs1,000 crore Torres scam to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police.

1 min

Senior Law Officer Resigns

Senior Advocate Devang Vyas resigned on Wednesday as the additional solicitor general (ASG) of the Gujarat High Court and the Bombay High Court.

1 min

Mahayuti Will Shut Down Ladki Bahin Soon: Aaditya

UBT leader says the government is waiting for the local body elections to get over before making the move

1 min

After backlash, Vikhe Patil clarifies sand mafia remark

Minister of Revenue Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil on Wednesday sought to clarify his remarks on sand mining in the state, saying he has always taken a stand against the illegal activity.

1 min

Russian Accused Once Worked for Delhi-Based NGO

Non-profit associated with former IPS officer Kiran Bedi also gave Valentina accommodation

1 min

No corruption in rental bus contracts: Ex-MSRTC chief

Horticulture Minister and former chairman of Maharashtra State Road Transport (MSRTC) Bharat Gogawale has denied allegations of corruption in the tender process for hiring 1,310 state transport (ST) buses.

1 min

GBS outbreak: PMC faces blame

HEALTH HAZARD| Civic body criticised for failing to provide water to merged areas

3 mins

AAP, 1,000 Residents to Protest in Dhayari

The Pune unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), along with residents of Dhayari village and the Sinhagad Road area, is set to stage a peaceful hunger strike on Republic Day, Jan 26, to protest the administration's inaction on the pending Development Plan (DP) roads and the worsening traffic congestion.

1 min

Gavhane Denies Return Plan to Ajit Pawar Camp

Speculation is rife that Ajit Gavhane, who unsuccessfully contested the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections from Bhosari constituency on an NCP-SP ticket, may return to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's camp ahead of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) polls.

1 min

Mohan Yadav Meets Investors, Businesses in Pune; Invites to MP

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in an \"Interactive Session on Investment Opportunities in MP\" in Pune on Wednesday.

1 min

Yerawada RMH Offers Emergency Treatment

The Regional Mental Hospital (RMH) in Pune's Yerawada has now started providing treatment for both mental illness and general health emergencies under one roof.

1 min

₹1cr Looted From Auto On Highway

A complaint was registered at the Kheda police station against four persons who arrived in an Eeco car on the highway, intercepted an auto-rickshaw and looted a bag containing ₹1 crore.

1 min

Customs Seize 10 Packets of Weed

Customs officials have seized 10 packets of hydroponic marijuana (weed) from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city.

1 min

DIA SCHEME TO BOOST DIAMOND INDUSTRY

GOI PLAN | Aim to provide a level playing field for exporters, generate employment, protect domestic industry

2 mins

Mobile Medical Van Scheme a Hit

Gandhinagar: Labour and Employment Minister Balvantsinh Rajput highlighted the impact of the 'Mobile Medical Van' scheme, stating that each van conducts medical check-ups and provides treatment to over 2,000 labourers monthly.

1 min

SGCCI studies UAE, India CEPA's impact

The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) hosted a program titled 'THE UAE-INDIA CEPA: Advancing the Bilateral Partnership'.

1 min

GPSC to Conduct Recruitment for Municipal Corps

In a significant development to address the persistent issue of staff shortages, Gujarat's Urban Development & Urban Housing Department (UDD) has issued a circular allowing municipal corporations to execute Class-1 and Class-2 recruitments through the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC).

1 min

Surat Textile Industry Hit Due To Orillon Fire

A massive fire broke out at Orillon Private Limited, a leading manufacturer of nylon filament yarn, in Chamuhul village, Mangrol district on late Tuesday night.

1 min

Co-op registrar in a soup over Sumul dairy mess up

A complaint has been filed against the registrar of cooperative societies, Gujarat State, for alleged negligence and irresponsibility in addressing mismanagement at Sumul Dairy in Surat.

1 min

NAMTECH Holds 1st Graduation of iPMP Class

Gandhinagar witnessed a landmark event as NAMTECH (New Age Makers' Institute of Technology) held the first graduation ceremony for its International Professional Master's Program (iPMP) – Smart Manufacturing Class of 2024.

1 min

Sakhiya Skin Clinic targets to set up 100 clinics in 2 years

Sakhiya Skin Clinic, a pioneer in dermatology and aesthetic medicine in India, aims to have 100 clinics across the country within the next two years as part of its ambitious growth strategy to further strengthen its position as a leader in skin-care and haircare.

1 min

Applications sought for cluster development executives

Andhra Pradesh Handloom and Textiles Department Commissioner G. Rekha Rani said on Wednesday that applications are invited from candidates who are interested in working as Cluster Development Executives and Textile Designers in the Small Cluster Development Programme in AP under the National Handloom Development Scheme.

1 min

New Principal Secretaries Take Charge in Andhra

Andhra Pradesh Principal Secretary of Excise department Mukesh Kumar Meena on Wednesday took charge as principal secretary of General Administration (Political) and GAD Services in the first building of the state secretariat on Wednesday.

1 min

Interviews at Bharat Seva Centre

Selected candidates will receive a stipend of Rs 6,000 per month for six months and an Internship Certificate upon completion.

1 min

RB Celebrates Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma participated as chief guest in commemoration celebrations of the Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday.

1 min

CS Reviews Progress on Key Development Projects in Telangana

Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari held a meeting and reviewed the status of the development works of construction of High Court Buildings, Telangana Bhavan, Osmania Hospital, Regional Ring Road (North), Indira Mahila Shakti Buildings and Young India Integrated Residential Schools with senior officials at Secretariat today.

1 min

BJP MP Rajendar booked for slapping supporter of realtor

A video that went viral showed those attacking the man after Rajendar \"slapping\" him

1 min

Government enhances healthcare infrastructure in Mahabubnagar

Dialysis Services ■ 18 new dialysis centers to be established within a year, including in Devarakadra and Maktal. ■ Each center to have five dialysis machines.

1 min

Create Public Awareness on PM-Surya Ghar Yojana Scheme: CS

Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand has instructed the officials to take steps to create awareness among the people on Pradhan Mantri Suryagarh Scheme in the state.

2 mins

2 Bikers Crash With Unknown Vehicle, Die

Two men died after their motorcycle was allegedly hit by an unidentified vehicle near Kakati village in Belagavi taluk, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

Karnataka Governor Urges Students to Innovate

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday emphasised the critical role of innovation and technology in transforming agriculture and horticulture, stressing the need to adopt new technologies and smart farming practices to address global challenges.

1 min

Surjewala's Unpopularity in Siddaramaiah Camp Rising

TENSIONS

2 mins

B'luru Airport India's First with ACI Accreditation

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has become the first airport in India to receive Level 1 Accreditation under the Airports Council International Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation Programme, officials said on Wednesday.

1 min

Whispers on 'next CM' refuse to die down in Karnataka

Despite party high command's strict instructions, the talk about the 'next chief minister' refuses to die down in the ruling Congress in Karnataka.

1 min

Respond on 'Black Day', Karnataka HC to state

The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government and Maharashtra Ekikarana Samiti (MES) to respond to a PIL seeking to prohibit the observance of 'Black Day' on Kannada Rajyotsava (November 1) in Belagavi and other Kannada-speaking regions.

1 min

Feud in Karnataka BJP comes to fore at core committee meeting

The factional feud within the BJP Karnataka unit surfaced during the core committee meeting chaired by the party's national general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Radha Mohan Das Agarwal, party sources said on Wednesday.

1 min

Fourteen killed, 24 injured in two separate accidents in Karnataka

As many as fourteen people were killed and 24 sustained injuries in two separate road accidents occurred in Uttara Kannada and Raichur districts on Wednesday, police said.

1 min

Isro dispatches crew module for first un-crewed mission

Gaganyaan

1 min

Pak Dithers on Judicial Panel

Pakistan government negotiation committee spokesperson Irfan Siddiqui has announced that government has not yet taken any decision regarding the establishment of a judicial commission to probe the events of May 9 and November 26, The Express Tribune reported.

1 min

WH Deletes Spanish Page

Within hours of President Donald Trump's inauguration, the new administration took down the Spanish-language version of the official White House website.

1 min

Nepal Increases Permit Fee to Climb Everest by Over 35%

Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35%, making the world's tallest peak more expensive for mountaineers for the first time in nearly a decade, officials said on Wednesday.

1 min

Many US diplomats asked to resign

A large number of senior career diplomats who served in politically appointed leadership positions and also lower-level posts at the State Department are leaving their jobs at the demand of the incoming Trump administration, which plans to install its own people, according to current and outgoing U.S. officials.

1 min

As US shuts door, 25k Afghans stranded in Pak

US President Donald Trump's executive order suspending the refugee program has cast uncertainty over the future of thousands of Afghans living in Pakistan.

1 min

Fed Govt Staff Union Sues Musk's DOGE

Minutes after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US president, the largest union of US federal government employees on Monday filed suit against Trump over his plans to create a cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by billionaire Elon Musk.

1 min

Hamas still in control of Gaza

PROSPECTS OF PEACE | Israel has indicated that Islamist group can play no role and it does not trust the Palestinian Authority leadership

2 mins

Top Hezbollah Commander Shot Dead in Lebanon

Sheikh Muhammad Ali Hammadi has been a fugitive on the FBI's most-wanted list for decades and was involved in hijacking Lufthansa Flight 847 and other acts of violence

1 min

Shooting, explosions rock Jenin

A Palestinian official reported shooting and explosions in the flashpoint West Bank town of Jenin on Wednesday as Israeli forces pressed a raid that the military described as a \"counter-terrorism\" operation, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).

2 mins

Yuvan, Ayna, Sharanya shine with gold in thrilling squash finals

KHEL KUMBH| A platform for tomorrow's champions

2 mins

Harshita brings glory to MP

INDORE

1 min

MYCC in Strong Position in MPCA A Grade Cricket

In the MPCA A Grade Cricket tournament organised by IDCA and sponsored by MPCA, the two-day final match between MYCC and AKCA has been a one-sided affair.

1 min

Sumer proves unstoppable on green baize

Clinches junior billiards title at Nationals Billiards and Snooker Championship

1 min

Cricket tourney in memory of Patel

A two-day tennis ball cricket tournament will be held on February 8 and 9, at the R-9 Cricket Ground, Indore, in memory of Rameshwar Patel, a former minister in the Madhya Pradesh government.

1 min

RGCA's spectacular performance propels them into semis

Samrat T-20 Cricket Tournament

1 min

Indore-Bhopal in a nail-biting clash

JAGDALE TROPHY U-15 FINAL| First day sets stage for close finish

1 min

West Discom hockey team heads to Gwalior

The much-awaited Inter-Regional Hockey Competition of the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Board will take place in Gwalior from February 4 to 7, at the Astroturf Hockey Ground Kampu, Gwalior.

1 min

Indore Sports defeat SVCA

SS Champion Under-22 Cricket tourney

1 min

Prateek's stellar century puts Bhopal in driver's seat

Bhopal Div dominates against Rest of MP

1 min

Prakash Club, IATV Academy play to draw

The Bansilal Silawat Memorial Hockey tournament saw an intense match between Prakash Club, the host team, and IATV Academy, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

1 min

Swiatek Soars To Semis

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek reached her first Grand Slam semifinal outside Roland Garros since winning the 2022 US Open on Wednesday.

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CAB unveils stand named after war-hero Col NJ Nair, Jhulan

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) unveiled stands named after Ashok Chakra awardee late Col NJ Nair and legendary former India women's cricket team skipper Jhulan Goswami before the start of the first T20 International between India and England at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

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Abhishek's explosive fifty guides India to win

NEW YEAR SAME INDIA | India clinches first T20I win of 2025

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Shami doesn't fit in playing XI as conditions warrant more spinners

Gambhir's playbook

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Forgiveness is greater than revenge

Most of us may have had this experience, where a very close and loving relationship with some friend or a dear one went completely sour, and the relationship, which had lasted for years, suddenly ended.

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Is refined oil good for heart health?

What is refined oil?

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Health Benefits: Coffee essential oil

If the invigorating aroma of freshly brewed coffee can awaken your senses, then just imagine what the scent of coffee essential oil can do to you!

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Breaking ageism,

Actress Manisha Koirala talks about life after 50, facing ageism & how she continues to take on new challenges

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Yami shines bright

Yami Gautam Dhar stuns in Dhoom Dhaam promotions, showcasing a bold new character and leaving fans excited for her performance

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Bada Naam Karenge cast unveiled

Rajshri Productions is all set to make its digital debut with the much-anticipated series, Bada Naam Karenge.

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A new chapter:

Actress opens up about her challenging comeback to acting after eight years, sharing insights on her career and new film

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End Ukraine war now, or else...

U.S. President Donald Trump told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to make a deal to end the grinding Ukraine war \"now\" or face tariff hikes and more sanctions.

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India Outplay England by 7 Wickets

FIRST MATCH OF T20I SERIES

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Sports minister pitches for Kho Kho in Asian, Olympic Games

GOVT WANTS TO TAKE TRADITIONAL INDIAN SPORTS TO WORLD STAGE

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All On The Line: ICC Launches Campaign Film

Champions Trophy 2025

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Students' Innovative Spirit & Mathematical Prowess

Sri Chaitanya School, Indore, hosted a grand Maths Expo, showcasing the innovative spirit and mathematical prowess of its students.

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Bhuvik Won Bronze @ Roller Skating Competition

Bhuvik Makode, a KG-1 student at Balvatika, SICA School, Sch. No. 78, has made the school proud by winning the Bronze Medal at the prestigious Junior and Senior Roller Skating Competition organized by the Indore District Roller Skating Association.

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Kheradiya Sisters Shine @District Roller Skating

Jiyal Kheradiya and Divija Kheradiya, students of an Indore school, earned top honours at the 23rd Sub Junior, Junior, and Senior District Level Roller Skating Competitions (non-shoe attached).

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Inter School Climate Mission Art themed on 'Energy Conservation'

To promote sustainable practices for addressing climate change, an Inter School Climate Mission Art Event on the theme 'Energy Conservation' was conducted at Choithram School, Manik Bagh.

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