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In this issue

January 24, 2025

Sahara land deal: Rs 300 cr loss to I-T and in stamp duty

Many skeletons may tumble out of the closet after EOW lodging cases in connection with Sahara land deal.

1 min

Blueprint to Boost City's GDP to Be Drawn Today

A blueprint to boost the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the city will be drawn on Friday, as MP Shankar Lalwani discusses with industrialists how to further increase the economic pace of the city.

1 min

6.5% Rise in Industrial, HT Power Supply

Now, there are total 4,640 connections in Malwa-Nimar region

1 min

Nurturing changemakers who will redefine urban India: IIM-I director

offgrid

2 mins

Tirupati Bakers' Licence Suspended

Prepared products in unhygienic conditions and used expired food products

1 min

Leopard strays into colony behind Devguradia, rescued by foresters

QUICK ACTION | Rescue completed in two hours

2 mins

Quality & Accountability Be Fixed in Road Construction: Kailash

Progress of the 23 Major Master Plan Roads Reviewed

1 min

Two more held, 20 arrested so far

KAMLESH KALRA HOUSE ATTACK CASE

2 mins

Demand for ROB at Dakachia crossing grows louder

The clamour for construction of a railway over bridge (ROB) at the heavily congested Dakachia railway crossing is growing louder as frustration among local residents mounts due to daily traffic jams caused by the railway gate closures.

1 min

Dead Man's Liver Gives New Lease of Life to Indore Patient

61-year-old Baliram Kushwaha's vital organs were harvested in SSH, Jabalpur; his heart airlifted to Bhopal and liver sent to Indore

1 min

Dist admin proposes names of 15 officers

List sent to Bhopal

1 min

Mentor-Mentee Programme Launched at MGM Medical College

The programme pairs students with faculty mentors to guide and support them throughout their five-year course

1 min

600 km travel for court hearings caused Nitin massive financial distress

The tragic suicide of city photographer Nitin Padiyar, mirroring the case of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, has sent shockwaves through the city and sparked a debate over dowry and divorce laws.

2 mins

BE Student Hangs Self, Exam Fear Suspected

A 20-year-old second-year engineering student committed suicide by hanging himself at his place under Sadar Bazar police station limits in the wee hours of Thursday.

1 min

Drunk car driver leaves trail of destruction at high speed

ROAD RAMPAGE | 4 two-wheelers, 1 car, shop & ATM damaged

1 min

RTO Seizes Two School Buses, Imposes Rs 85,000 Fine

Checks Over 50 Vehicles in Gandhi Nagar Area

1 min

SSC aspirant electrocuted

Victim comes in contact with high tension line passing near hostel balcony

1 min

College Students Apprehended Near Jaam Gate Late at Night

In the early hours of Wednesday, police officers from Badgonda police station intercepted a group of six students (three male, three female) near Jaam Gate on Mhow-Mandleshwar Road.

1 min

Indore's lakhpati didi to attend R-Day celebration

Indore's lakhpati didi Dolly Chouksey, in the MP Rural Livelihoods Mission will be the special guest at Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.

1 min

Officials of construction agencies told to coordinate, work with urgency

SIMHASTHA PREPARATIONS | Ongoing construction works reviewed

1 min

Netaji Fondly Remembered on 128th Birth Anniversary

On the occasion of the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, MLA Anil Jain Kaluheda, Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) speaker Kalawati Yadav and BJP president Sanjay Agrawal garlanded the statue of Netaji in a programme organised by Azad Hind Panel at Agar Road-Charak Hospital trisection.

1 min

3% investment in natural resources may generate millions of jobs

TWO-DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR AT MPISSR

2 mins

Lucknow Man Falls Into Honey Trap in City

Accused Extorted Rs 10L From Him

1 min

District-level quiz contest held, 7 bag top prizes

A district-level quiz competition was organised at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) on Thursday in which seven students bagged top positions while Har-shi Lalwani of Government School of Excellence won the first prize.

1 min

Two Arrested With 360 Codeine Phosphate Bottles

City crime branch arrested two persons with 360 bottles of codeine phosphate in the Khajrana area, police said on Thursday.

1 min

2 Minor Cousins Leave for Village on Bicycles, Rescued After Travelling 100 km

Two minor cousins, aged 8 and 12, who left for their village in Dhar on two bicycles without informing their family members, were rescued by Khudel police after travelling about 100 km, an official said on Thursday.

1 min

Lokmata Ahilyabai: A life dedicated to society, culture and nation

Ahilyabai Holkar, also known as Punyashloka Devi Ahilyabai, was an extraordinary leader whose life was dedicated to the welfare of society, culture, and the nation.

2 mins

Girls' dropout rate down, enrollment up at primary level in MP, says CRY

GOOD NEWS | GER for girls at foundational level improved

1 min

CREDAI Indore Hosts Mega Property Show

CREDAI Indore is organising a three-day property show from January 31 to February 2 at Rabindra Exhibition Centre, AB Road.

1 min

Allegations of Corruption Stir Congress

The political climate in Raipur has intensified amid ongoing discussions on candidate selection in the Congress party, following allegations of corruption.

1 min

Bail plea of S K Goyal rejected in CGPSC scam case

Businessman Shravan Kumar Goyal, currently jailed in connection with the Chhattisgarh PSC (CGPSC) scam, faced a major setback as the court rejected his bail plea.

1 min

Chhattisgarh Receives Major Investment Proposals

Welspun Group, a prominent player in plastics and textiles, has announced plans to invest ₹500 crore in the state.

1 min

CCCI Holds Workshop on Government e-Marketplace GeM Portal

A workshop on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Portal was organized on Thursday as part of the Management Development Program at Chamber Bhavan, under the joint aegis of the Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCCI) and the MSME Department.

1 min

AAP Releases First List of Candidates

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming municipal elections in Chhattisgarh at a press conference held at its state office in Panchsheel Nagar, Raipur on Thursday.

1 min

Teacher Reaches School Intoxicated

A video of Ramkumar Komara, a teacher at Palachur Primary School in the Durgukondal block of Chhattisgarh has gone viral on social media, showing him lying intoxicated within the school premises.

1 min

Board Exams in C'garh to Proceed Without Disruption

With the announcement of urban body and three-tier Panchayat elections in Chhattisgarh, concerns had arisen among students and parents regarding the potential impact on the upcoming board examinations.

1 min

50 kg Command IED Destroyed

Another dreadful incident averted

1 min

Chhattisgarh paves way for FDI, gets ₹6,000 crore investment proposal

INVESTOR CONNECT MEET | Pitch on New Policy

2 mins

HC Rejects Bail Plea of Manoj Kumar Soni

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has denied bail to Manoj Kumar Soni, the Special Secretary of Civil Supplies Corporation and former MD of Markfed, citing sufficient evidence and the seriousness of the charges against him.

1 min

Govt Cancels Auction of Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Mineral Block

The government on Thursday said it has cancelled the auction of Tamil Nadu's Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block, which is near the Arittapatti Biodiversity site and a number of cultural heritage sites.

1 min

Gilts down before weekly auction on Fri

Towards the end of the trading session, government bond prices fell as traders placed short bets to make space for 6.79%, 2034 bond ahead of the weekly gilt auction on Friday, dealers said.

1 min

CBDT introduces tax exemption for non-resident cruise operators

Indians rejoice, your dream cruise vacations are set to get cheaper with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) amendments notification to the Income-Tax Rules, outlining the conditions for the applicability of the presumptive taxation regime for non-resident cruise ship operators.

1 min

Fuel prices in India to remain stable amid fluctuating crude rates: IOC Chairman

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney has reaffirmed the company's commitment to maintaining stable fuel prices despite fluctuating crude oil rates.

1 min

NRAI to approach CCI over 'private labelling' by Zomato, Swiggy

The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), which represents half a million eateries nationwide, said it will approach the Competition Commission of India over \"private labelling\" by Zomato and Swiggy and their foray into quick commerce food delivery via Bistro by Blinkit and Snacc, respectively.

1 min

Sensex up for 2nd day on gains in IT, consumer durable stocks

NSE Nifty rose by 50 points or 0.22% to end at 23,205.35

1 min

Employers Expect Cautious Hiring in Mar Qtr

ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage Survey

1 min

NDA 3.0 Must Use Political Capital To Implement Structural Reforms In Upcoming Budget: D Subbarao

The NDA 3.0 government must use its enormous political capital to implement 'politically difficult' structural reforms in the upcoming budget to promote growth and job creation, former RBI Governor D Subbarao said on Thursday.

1 min

Gold Hits Fresh All-Time High

Gold prices rose Rs 170 to hit a fresh record high of Rs 82,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid a positive global trend, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

1 min

India, US, Middle East to Add 100 GW Solar Capacity in 2025

India, the US and Middle East are together expected to add 100 GW of solar capacity in 2025, while China will remain a dominant player in the sector, Wood Mackenzie has said.

1 min

Rupee weakest performing currency in Southeast Asia

Rupee has fallen over 20% since Jan 2020

1 min

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices across models from Feb 1

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said it will hike prices by up to Rs 32,500 across various models from February 1 to partially offset the rise in input costs.

1 min

NCLAT Stays Ban on WhatsApp Sharing Data With Parent Meta

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday stayed a five-year ban imposed by CCI on data-sharing practices between WhatsApp and its parent Meta for advertising purposes.

1 min

ZEEL Q3 profit up nearly 3-fold at ₹164 crore

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Thursday reported a nearly three-fold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 163.6 crore for December quarter FY25, helped by lower expenses, specially operational costs.

1 min

UltraTech Cement Q3 profit at ₹1,473.51 cr

Shares of UltraTech Cement Ltd surged nearly 7 per cent on Thursday after the Aditya Birla group firm reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,473.51 crore for the third quarter.

1 min

Inclusive growth key pillar of India's economic blueprint: Vaishnaw

India will comfortably maintain a 6-8 per cent economic growth rate while keeping inflation under check in the years to come, senior Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.

1 min

Dr Reddy's Q3 profit up 2% at ₹1,413 cr; revenue at ₹8,359 cr

Sales in India rose to ₹1,346 crore from ₹1,180 crore in the same period last fiscal, a growth of 14%

1 min

HPCL PAT More Than Triples in Q3

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) on Thursday reported more than tripling of its December quarter net profit as marketing margins soared.

1 min

Just In Time: SEBI's ₹250 SIP Idea

SEBI's proposal to introduce Rs 250 micro-SIPs in mutual funds is a progressive step towards enhancing financial inclusion.

2 mins

US sanctions hit Russian oil supply to India; BPCL says March supplies may be impacted

The wide-ranging sanctions imposed by the US on the Russian oil sector have started to dent near-term oil flows to India with state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) saying not enough cargoes are available for March.

1 min

Adani Infra Seeks CCI Nod to Acquire Majority Stake in PSP Projects

Billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Infra has sought approval from fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) for acquiring a majority stake in PSP Projects Ltd.

1 min

Adani Green Energy Q3 profit up 85% to ₹474 cr

Revenue from power supply rose to ₹1,993 cr in the December quarter

1 min

Kotak Mahindra Bank Acquires StanChart's ₹3,330-crore Personal Loan Portfolio

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Thursday said it has completed the acquisition of the personal loan portfolio of Standard Chartered India for Rs 3,330 crore.

1 min

AESL Net Profit Jumps 80% to ₹625 Cr in Q3

Adani Energy Solutions on Thursday posted a nearly 80 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 625.30 crore in the December quarter compared to a year ago on the back of higher revenues.

1 min

Profit-booking continues, indices positive

Sensex opened flat to negative but reclaimed higher and traded positive for the day. Till it holds below 76,750 zones, weakness could be seen towards 76,200 then 75,900 zones whereas hurdles are placed at 76,750 then 77,000 zones

2 mins

Big Relief For Telecom: Govt Plans To Slash Agr Burden

The government is planning another wave of relief measures for the Indian telecom sector after waiving the requirement for telecom operators to provide bank guarantees for past spectrum dues in December 2024.

1 min

Gender Neutrality Hallmark of Fair Justice Delivery System: HC

Gender neutrality is the hallmark of a fair justice delivery system and crimes involving serious bodily injuries must be firmly dealt with, irrespective of the perpetrator being a man or a woman, the Delhi High Court has said.

1 min

Rahul faces Bengal's ire for mentioning Netaji's date of death online

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday faced criticism from all political parties in West Bengal for mentioning the date of the demise of Subhas Chandra Bose on his official X handle, while paying tributes to Netaji on his birth anniversary.

1 min

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma Gets 3 Months Jail in Cheque Bounce Case

A court here has sentenced filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma to three months imprisonment in a cheque bounce case and issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against him.

1 min

Mpox: B'luru reports 1st case of 2025 in 40-year-old man

A 40-year-old man from Bengaluru with travel history to Dubai has reportedly tested positive for Mpox.

1 min

Violence 'necessary' to protect 'non-violence', says RSS leader Joshi

Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi on Thursday said that violence is sometimes \"necessary\" to protect the idea of non-violence, underscoring that India has to take everyone along on the path to peace.

1 min

Andhra Student Walks Out of Class, Jumps to Death

A 16-year-old boy jumped to death from the third floor of his junior college on Thursday here in Anantapur district, said a police official.

1 min

Saif attacker a Bangladeshi national, cops find ‘clinching’ evidence

Days after the Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed and grievously wounded in a knife attack at his residence, the Mumbai Police is believed to have laid its hands on ‘clinching’ evidence regarding the identity and nationality of the criminal.

1 min

Clean chit to Sidda, wife in MUDA scam

Rajashekara S and Agencies

1 min

93 Yrs On, Bengal Police Station Preserves Cup, Saucer Offered to Netaji

Barely a kilometre-and-a-half from Shyamnagar railway station in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district lies the unassuming Noapara police station, which holds a unique historical connection to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

1 min

Ex-serviceman kills wife, boils body parts

BONE-CHILLING: Police continue questioning Hyderabad man

1 min

Maha Kumbh crosses 10 Crore milestone

The ongoing Maha Kumbh has crossed the 10-crore milestone for pilgrims taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Thursday.

1 min

Over 200 people shifted to quarantine centres in Rajouri

MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS IN J&K

1 min

Republic Day tableau to showcase nation's glory

DIVERSITY: In a 1st, tri-services tableau to display jointness

1 min

Cong downplays RaGa absence

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's cancellation of yet another Delhi Assembly election rally, this time in the Muslim-dominated Mustafabad constituency in North East Delhi, on Thursday gave rise to speculation that the grand old party does not want to divide the minority vote against the BJP and has stepped back in favour of the Aam Aadmi Party.

1 min

Ladki money won't be recovered: DyCM

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday assured that there would be no recovery of funds disbursed under the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' scheme.

1 min

Innovation City to Come Up in Navi Mumbai: CM

Fadnavis in Davos: Signs 61 MoUs entailing investment of ₹15.70 lakh crore, says they could create 16 lakh jobs

2 mins

'UBT, Cong MLAs, MPs to join Shiv Sena'

Shiv Sena leader and Industries Minister Uday Samant sensationally claimed on Thursday that at least four MLAs, three MPs, ten ex-MLAs of the Shiv Sena UBT, and five MLAs from the Congress will soon join the Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.

1 min

Sena Battle Continues: Both try to catch tiger by its tail

BALASAHEB'S 99TH ANNIV | Uddhav calls Mahayuti's Hindutva decayed; Shinde says the legacy is his and people have put a seal on it by voting for them in state polls

2 mins

Magistrate can proceed with cheque bounce trial in the absence of accused

The Bombay High Court has held that a magistrate is justified in proceeding with a trial for cheque bouncing offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act) if the accused or their advocate fails to appear during the trial.

1 min

ED raids at Mumbai, Jaipur in Torres Ponzi scheme case

Over one lakh investors have allegedly lost over ₹1,000 crore in the investment scam

2 mins

Malegaon money laundering: ED probes 350 dummy accounts

The probe into the Malegaon money laundering case is far from over, as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has claimed that it is investigating 350 dummy accounts used to transfer funds amounting to thousands of crores of rupees into 19 fake accounts of two banks in Malegaon, which were later withdrawn in cash.

1 min

PCMC's 'Purple Jallosh' festival concludes

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) successfully concluded the four-day 'Purple Jallosh' festival, a landmark event dedicated to empowering people with disability through inclusive policies and community-driven initiatives.

1 min

Experts bust rumours linking GBS-Covid vaccine

myth-busting

1 min

Man kills wife in front of child

A man killed his wife by stabbing her with scissors multiple times in Kharadi.

1 min

Kho-Kho World Cup: Jagtap brothers shine in Aussie team

Mangesh and Tejas Jagtap, originally from Pune and currently residing in Australia, led the Australian team in the recently held Kho-Kho World Cup 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.

1 min

23-Year-Old Woman's Death Accidental: State to HC

The state, on Thursday, told the Bombay High Court that the death of a 23-year-old woman who died in 2021 after falling from her Pune residence's balcony, was an accident.

2 mins

Natyasattak Rajani: Night-long theatre celebration on Jan 25

Pune Natyasattak, the city's celebrated theatre extravaganza organised by Wide Wings Media, returns this January to showcase the finest plays in the city.

1 min

CP Presents Annual Crime Report 2024

LAW & ORDER | Fall in murder cases, crime against women rise

2 mins

Over 3.5L Tourists Flock to White Rann in Kutch

Since the grand inauguration of Rannotsav on November 11, 2024, the White Rann of Kutch has welcomed over 3.5 lakh tourists in just over two months.

1 min

Man Dupes IT Dept 60 Times

The Scam Unfolded

1 min

SGCCI to host expos on health, food and trade

The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) is set to host three exhibitions: 'Food and Beverages', 'Health and Wellness', and SGCCI Global Village, all taking place at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC), Sarsana, Surat, beginning January 25.

1 min

Suryakiran Aerobatic Team Set To Dazzle State

The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force is set to dazzle Gujarat with a series of spectacular air shows in January 2025.

1 min

Repair Behrampura bridge: HC to AMC

The Gujarat High Court has taken the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to task for its negligence in maintaining housing units in Behrampura, built under the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).

1 min

₹467 Crore to Strengthen Road Infra

Project Will Entail | Aimed at widening 11 bridges and structures that are narrower than the state's four-lane roads

1 min

GPSC Exam Postponed Due to Local Polls

BJP's Loss in Faizabad, Home to the Ram Temple, Has Been Attributed to Discontent Among Locals

1 min

AMC Accused of Bias in ₹112 Cr Hatkeshwar Bridge

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is under fire for alleged favoritism in awarding the 112 crore tender for the reconstruction of the Hatkeshwar Bridge.

1 min

MLA Reviews Farm Loan Waiver

Aswaraopeta MLA Jare Adinarayana said that there should be a loan waiver of Rs 2 lakh for every eligible farmer.

1 min

BRS Putting Spoke in Issue of Ration Cards: Min Tummala

Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has alleged that the BRS cadres are preventing them from issuing ration cards to the deserving people.

1 min

Commemoration of Foundation Day of Meghalaya, Manipur

The Faculty and students belonging to the States of Meghalaya and Manipur from the University of Hyderabad participated in the celebrations of the Foundation Day of Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura States at Raj Bhavan, Telangana on January 21.

1 min

The Unyielding Devotion of Bangalore Nagaratnamma

A tribute to the Saint Composer Tyagaraja

3 mins

Will Provide Welfare Schemes to All, Says Minister Damodar

As Many as 127 Farmers in Neradigunta Village Are Yet to Get Their Loan Waiver and It Will Be Completed Immediately

1 min

AP CM's Davos Tour Concludes Successfully

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's four-day visit to Davos, aimed at boosting AP's brand image and setting up a network to bring huge investments to the state, concluded successfully.

2 mins

Southern Travels annual 'Holiday Mart' now extends to 13 cities

Southern Travels is currently hosting its annual 'Holiday Mart' across all its branches nationwide.

1 min

Quality food to be provided in government hostels: MLA

State Minority Welfare Director and Director of Horticulture and Sericulture department Sheikh Yasmin Bhasha and Vanaparthi MLA Tudi Megha Reddy have said that quality meals should be provided to the students in all hostels including SC, ST, BC and Minority Gurukuls and ensure that the students do not face any difficulties.

1 min

Suttur Jatra festival from January 26 to 31

JSS Mahavidyapeetha secretary S P Manjunath on Thursday said that the annual Suttur Jatra of Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji that will feature a variety of spiritual, educational, sports, and cultural activities will be held from January 26 to 31 at Suttur Srikshetra on the banks of Kapila River in Nanjangud taluk.

1 min

Karnataka HC halts action on FIR against BJP MLC CT Ravi until Jan 30

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday issued an interim order preventing the state from taking any further action until January 30 on the FIR lodged against BJP MLC CT Ravi.

1 min

K'taka Invites Ministers for Conclave to Discuss Draft UGC Rule

A conclave of the Ministers for Higher Education of all states will be held on February 5 in Bengaluru to discuss the draft UGC Regulations, 2025, Karnataka Minister M C Sudhakar said on Thursday.

1 min

Machine Tools Will Generate $3.8bn Revenue by '30: Min

Karnataka's Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil on Thursday said that the Indian machine tool industry is projected to generate revenue of USD 3.8 billion by 2030, driven largely by the dominance of the metal-cutting segment.

1 min

Student Launches Data Platform on City's Groundwater Depletion, Proposes Solutions

To address the pressing issue of groundwater depletion in the city, a second-year diploma student has recently come up with an internet platform which contains key information sourced from the Central governing agencies and independent researchers.

1 min

CM Rubbishes Allegation of Lack of Funds as 'Politically Motivated'

HC challenging the delay in appointing chairpersons of Commissions

1 min

MFIN dismisses reports about alleged harassment by microfinance firms

The Microfinance Industry Network (MFIN) on Thursday dismissed reports about alleged harassment by microfinance companies in the state, claiming that a small section of \"ill-informed\" individuals with the aid of unauthorised entities were indulging in \"unscrupulous\" rumourmongering.

1 min

Government's sway over judiciary makes judges espouse its doctrine

A High Court or Supreme Court judge cannot equate religious morality with constitutional morality, which are mutually antithetical

4 mins

Strategist or Seductress: The enigma of Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of Egypt

Cleopatra might have been a manipulator, but she was an able administrator too, a quality that has often been overlooked

4 mins

Avoidable deaths on rails

The incident exposes infrastructural failings, such as the track curvature that hampered the visibility of the Karnataka Express

1 min

IDF Fires on Armed Men in Gaza, Kills 1

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), acting in accordance with the terms of the ceasefire agreement in southern Gaza, identified a number of armed suspects who posed a threat to them.

1 min

New Wildfire Near North LA

A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres (38 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush, forcing mandatory evacuation orders for more than 31,000 people.

1 min

Prez threatens to cut funds

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to withhold federal disaster aid for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles unless California leaders change the state's approach on its management of water.

1 min

Billionaire Bloomberg to fund UN climate body

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced on Thursday that his foundation will step in to fund the UN climate change body after President Donald Trump declared the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement for the second time.

1 min

Pak Bill to Muzzle Social Media

Pak govt plans to muzzle social media. Pakistan's opposition said on Thursday the government is seeking to further suppress freedom of speech a day after it proposed sweeping controls on social media that could include blocking platforms and sending users to prison for spreading disinformation.

1 min

US House Passes Bill on Immigrant Detention

The Republican-led US House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that requires the detainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, marking the first legislation that President Donald Trump can sign as Congress, with some bipartisan support, swiftly moved in line with his plans to crack down on illegal immigration.

1 min

BNP factions clash, 22 hurt in B'desh

At least 22 people, including police officers and security personnel, were injured in clashes between two factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Bangladesh's Shyamnagar upazila in Satkhira District on Wednesday, despite Section 144 being imposed by authorities, reported the Dhaka Tribune.

1 min

When French traffic rules have to keep up with tech

The ban on paying French motorway tolls with your smartphone is soon over.

2 mins

Police Officers Hurt in Jan 6 Riot Are Angry

At an emotional news conference in the Capitol, two police officers who fought rioters at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, said they are angry and exhausted but will continue to speak out after US President Trump pardoned their attackers.

2 mins

Trump outlines vision, slams foes, mum on funds

IN FIRST SIT-DOWN INTERVIEW | Says many of the challenges facing the US are 'solvable' but will take 'time, effort and money'

2 mins

MCA Achieves Guinness World Record for Largest Cricket Ball Sentence

Aiming for Glory| Sabalenka Eyes Historic Third Title, Beats Paula Badosa in Semis

2 mins

Madison Keys Upsets Iga Swiatek in Semifinal

Madison Keys, on Thursday, reached her maiden Australian Open final after she stunned world number 2 Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(8) on Rod Laver Arena at the end of a tense two hours and 32 minutes of clash.

1 min

Bhopal div struggles against Indore

The M M Jagdale TR Multi-Day Inter-Divisional Tournament witnessed a captivating contest between Bhopal and Indore at Rewa.

1 min

India stars disappoint on Ranji return

Rohit, Jaiswal, Pant, Gill fall for single-digit scores on Ranji Trophy return

1 min

Exciting action at MP Transco annual sports event

The much-awaited MP Transco Annual Sports Competition kicked off on Thursday with an action-packed start at the Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company (MP Transco) headquarters in Jabalpur.

1 min

Kerala dominates as MP innings falters

EARLY BREAKTHROUGHS, COMMANDING REPLY| Kerala sets the tone for victory

1 min

India End Top Group With Flawless Display Against Lanka

WOMEN'S U-19 T20 WORLD CUP

1 min

Prakash Club Clinches Thrilling Win in Final

Bansilal Silawat Memorial Hockey Tournament

1 min

Indore-based MGSE Secures Rights for Uganda MAXX T20 League

In a groundbreaking move, MGSE Private Limited, an Indore-based sports management company, has secured exclusive rights to Uganda's premier T20 tournament, the MAXX T20 League, for the next four years.

1 min

Bhopal in command against RoMP

Bhopal team strengthened its position against Rest of Madhya Pradesh team on the second day of Bhausaheb Nimbalkar Multi-Day Boys Under-18 inter-divisional tournament.

1 min

Pansemal Crowned Champions, Beat Alirajpur in Thrilling Final

From Tribes to Triumph| Celebrating the spirit of cricket

1 min

CA Icon shines bright with an easy win

INDORE SAMRAT T-20 CRICKET TOURNAMENT

1 min

Emerald emerges as overall champion in Junior Olympics

Grand Felicitation Ceremony

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NCA shines in thrilling cricket action

SS CHAMPION U-22 CRICKET TOURNEY

1 min

President Invites World Champion Kamal Chawla on R-Day

In a moment of immense pride for the nation, 6-Red World Snooker Champion Kamal Chawla has been invited by President Draupadi Murmu to participate in a special Republic Day function at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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MYCC Dominates AKCA, Clinches MPCA A Grade Title

In a thrilling display of cricketing prowess, the Madhya Yuva Cricket Club (MYCC) registered an innings and 59 runs victory over AKCA in the final of the MPCA A Grade cricket tournament, organised by the Indore District Cricket Association (IDCA) and sponsored by the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA).

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Ketan's marathon victory, Pankaj's dominance highlight opening ties

CUEING THE FUTURE| Thrills & Talent in every frame

1 min

Bariatric surgery eases holiday stress and supports weight loss

For patients with obesity, the holiday season often becomes a source of significant stress and anxiety.

1 min

Calcium For Adults: Recommended daily intake and food sources

How much calcium do you really need? One of the most important minerals required for the basic function and overall health of your body, the daily calcium requirement for your body depends on your age and sex.

1 min

Embracing simplicity and zen

Kanso in Design:

2 mins

Vicky's Majestic Roar

Vicky, Rashmika open up about their upcoming film Chhaava

3 mins

Nimrat Kaur honours father

Nimrat Kaur recently paid tribute to her late father, Major Bhupender Singh SC, on his 31st death anniversary.

1 min

Taapsee's career turning point

Actress shares how a 7 minute role in Baby changed her career

1 min

Boman Irani's creative leap

Boman Irani's directorial debut 'The Mehta Boys' premieres on Prime Video worldwide on February 7, 2025

1 min

Project Cheetah to be showcased at R-Day Parade

MP PARK IS HOME TO 24 CHEETAHS

1 min

Aadhaar-like ID for Chinar Trees

J&K Govt Project to Protect State's Ecological Symbol

1 min

10Cr Have Taken Holy Dip

In just 10 days of the Maha Kumbh, more than 9.73 crore devotees, Kalpavasis and revered seers have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.

1 min

Anuja Nominated for Oscars

'All We Imagine As Light' Misses The Bus

1 min

Biggies blush in Ranji Trophy match

MISERABLE DAY FOR ROHIT, SHUBHAM, RISHABH, YASHASVI

1 min

Jayraj Bags Bronze @SCKFI Karate Championship, Goa

Jayraj Sharma, a student of Class 9 at Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Rau, Indore, won a bronze medal at the 5th SCKFI Karate Championship held in Goa.

1 min

School Pays Tribute to Martyrs @ Flag Hoisting Campaign

New Pink Flower Higher Secondary School, Nehru Nagar, Indore, conducted a solemn event to honour the sacrifices of martyrs as part of their ongoing Flag Hoisting Campaign.

1 min

Harshita Wins Silver @ 68th School National Games

Harshita Makhija, a talented athlete from New Digamber Public School (NDPS), Indore, brought pride to Madhya Pradesh by winning the runner-up position in the Under-19 Girls' Squash Team Event at the 68th School National Games. The competition took place in New Delhi.

1 min

Emotional ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to Class 2025

Choithram School Manik Bagh, Indore bid an emotional farewell to the outgoing class 12 of 2025, at a heart warming ceremony.

1 min

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LanguageEnglish

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