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In this issue

January 31, 2025

Rs 414.84 cr approved to upgrade NHs

Union Road Transport and National Highways (NHs) Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved Rs 414.84 crore for upgradation and construction of National Highways (NHs).

1 min

Quran burner Salwan Momika shot dead in Sweden

Salwan Momika, the 38-year-old man who held several demonstrations in Sweden and was accused of burning the Quran, has been shot dead in the city of Sodertalje in Stockholm County in east central Sweden, Swedish media reported on Thursday.

1 min

US jet, chopper crash in river after mid-air hit

ALL FEARED DEAD | 64 on board the airline and 3 soldiers in the Army chopper; bodies being retrieved from icy-cold Potomac river

1 min

2 Excavators, 2 Dumpers Seized for Illegal Mining

The mineral department took a major action on illegal excavation of mineral murum in village Dharnavad under Rau tehsil of the district on Thursday.

1 min

Samagra portal to remain shut between Feb 5 and 10

Samagra portal will remain shut from February 5 to 10 owing to its upgradation to 2.0 version.

1 min

Worker falls from under construction building, dies

A 45-year-old man fell to death from a height while working at an under-construction building in Gandhi Nagar area on Wednesday evening.

1 min

Govt to boost tribal economy through animal husbandry, fish farming: Shah

The government plans to promote animal husbandry, fish farming and tourism by supporting tribal home stays in key tourist destinations such as Maheshwar, Omkareshwar, Mandu, and Bagh, said tribal affairs minister Vijay Shah here on Thursday.

1 min

Iconic Lalbagh Palace poised to regain lost grandeur

Restoration work of historic heritage building underway at a cost of Rs 5 cr MP Shankar Lalwani inspected the conservation work on Thursday

2 mins

MY Hospital Performs First 'Awake' Brain Tumor Surgery

Docs Talk to Patient While Performing Complex Lifesaving Procedure

1 min

Startup Supporting Workspace @SGSITS

Heritage Building

1 min

Pvt schools protest government policies, write plea to Gandhiji

All state board private schools in MP remained closed on Thursday

1 min

Man Arrested for Theft, Threatening Woman at Gunpoint

Stolen goods worth lakhs of rupees recovered from his possession

1 min

Railway police return abandoned bag containing Rs 4.75 lakh to owner

The government railway police (GRP) officials returned an abandoned bag containing Rs 4.75 lakh to its owner who accidentally left it on the train, police said on Thursday.

1 min

Reeling under debt, security guard commits suicide, 4 booked

Case of abetment to suicide registered

1 min

Three Held for Attacking, Robbing Auto Driver

Three people, including a woman, attacked an auto rickshaw driver with an iron rod and robbed him of cash in Tukoganj area on Thursday morning.

1 min

Alert consumer foils cyber fraud attempt in Discom's name

An alert consumer foiled a cyber fraud attempt made in the name of Madhya Pradesh West Zone Electricity Distribution Company.

1 min

Goa Man Gives New Lease of Life to 67-Year-Old City Man

A green corridor was prepared in the city once again to transport a liver for transplantation, ensuring a swift and safe transfer from the city airport to Vishesh Jupiter Hospital.

1 min

Union budget 2025 OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the union budget 2025-26 on February 1, 2025, marking her eighth consecutive budget presentation.

2 mins

Mendola's protégé Sumit Mishra is new BJP city chief. Is this Kailash's victory?

APPOINTMENT | Shravan Chavda made president of Indore district

1 min

Victim's body, killer identified

The identity of an unknown youth whose body was found in a room in Dhannad after being murdered has been revealed.

1 min

Youth's body found

A decomposed body of an unidentified youth was found in a scrapped car in Sector 2 of Pithampur.

1 min

Private Schools' Closure Call Evokes Good Response

MP Private School Association, MP Sanchalak Manch, Non-Government School Organisation and MP School Welfare Forum had called for a one-day school shutdown on Thursday.

1 min

Devotees should be treated equally to avoid stampede-like incident

A stampede-like incident occurred at Maha Kumbh held in Prayagraj in which several people were injured and many lost their lives.

1 min

Former IAS officer slams Gadkari for double speak

Farmers' Compensation | Letter questions claims

1 min

Action Plan of Five Agencies Reviewed

Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh on Thursday held a department-wise review meeting of various development works to be done under Simhastha Mahaparva 2028.

1 min

Private Schools Observe Shutdown; Memorandum Submitted

Private schools across the district remained closed on Thursday following a call by Private School Association, protesting the state government's stringent regulations for recognition renewal.

1 min

Both BJP, Cong members bring placards to highlight their submissions in UMC

The general assembly meeting of Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) was held on Thursday in which issues like road widening, organisation of Simhastha Fair and other points were discussed.

1 min

22-year-old youth ends life as wife leaves home

SUICIDE NOTES | Blame in-laws for their deaths by forcing their wives to leave their houses

2 mins

MBA student stabbed multiple times by old college friend

A girl pursuing her MBA from a private college in the city was stabbed multiple times by a youth, who was harassing her for the past few days, as she had stopped talking with him, in the Sanwer area on Thursday.

1 min

All-religion prayer, lecture, floral tributes mark Gandhiji's death anniv

On the occasion of the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, floral tributes were paid to him and all-religion prayer was also recited at the Roman Catholic Church here on Thursday.

1 min

CBSE to offer psycho-social counselling to board exam students from tomorrow

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to offer psycho-social counselling services to students and parents for the upcoming academic session 2025, aiming to reduce exam-related stress and promote mental well-being.

1 min

Students Take Eco-Challenge to Protect Environment

In a bid to promote sustainability and environmental awareness, students of PM SHRI KV IIT Indore participated in a session on eco-friendly living.

1 min

Two-day workshop on satellite tracking, celestial science

Colonel's Academy, Mhow hosted an engaging two-day workshop on January 26 and 27, led by renowned space expert and former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist BA Subramani.

1 min

St. Mary's Bids Farewell to Class XII Students

Students, staff and management of St. Mary's School bid farewell to outgoing students of class XII.

1 min

Minister Criticizes Cong of Nepotism

Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyambhari Jaiswal, ahead of the urban body elections, criticized Congress, accusing it of nepotism and money-driven politics.

1 min

Engineer Arrested in Car Blast Case in Bhilai

In a shocking incident, a computer engineer was arrested by the police in connection with a car blast case in Bhilai, Durg district, Chhattisgarh.

2 mins

IT Raids on PRA Group, Satyam Balaji Rice Miller Locations

Income Tax Department (IT) teams had carried out surprise inspections on the office and residential premises of PRA group of companies.

1 min

BJP Secures Victory on 4 Seats Ahead of Civic Body Polls

In a significant pre-election development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has effectively won four councillor seats even before the civic body polls commenced in the state.

2 mins

Major Setbacks for BJP, Cong in urban body polls

NOMINATION SCRUTINY | Piquant Situation

1 min

Local court orders for FIR against police personnel

The lower court has taken serious note of the case involving the illegal detention of a female doctor for 15 hours and her transfer from Andhra Pradesh to Bhilai without the presence of women police officers.

1 min

IRDAI Limits Annual Health Insurance Premium Hikes for Senior Citizens to 10%

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on Thursday asked all general and health insurers, offering indemnity-based individual health insurance products to senior citizens with immediate effect: The insurers shall not revise the premium for senior citizens by more than 10 percent per annum.

1 min

Gilts end tad up after RBI buys 10-year gilt at OMO auction

Government bond prices ended a tad higher after the Reserve Bank of India bought a larger chunk of the 10-year benchmark 6.79%, 2034 gilt than the market expected at its first open market operation auction to buy bonds since September 2021.

1 min

Sebi Issues Guidelines for Performance Evaluation of MIIs

To bring consistency and uniformity with respect to evaluations by the external agency, Sebi on Thursday came out with guidelines for the evaluation of the performance of statutory committees of market infrastructure institutions (MIIs).

1 min

US Economy Grows Solid 2.3% in Oct-Dec

A humming American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth, and ahead of what could be a significant change in direction under a Trump administration.

1 min

Value MFs attract ₹22,757 crore in 2024

Value mutual funds have witnessed robust investor interest, garnering Rs 22,757 crore in inflows in 2024, nearly double the amount seen in 2023, fueled by impressive returns generated by the segment.

1 min

Moscow City in talks with India for group visa-free travel

The Moscow City Tourism Committee is in discussions with the Indian government for a 'group-free visa regime,' allowing a specified number of tourists travelling together in a group to enter Russia without a visa.

1 min

Markets Settle on a Positive Note: Sensex Rises 227 Points, Nifty Jumps 86 Points

US Fed Has Paused the Rate Cut Cycle; RBI Starts Liquidity Easing, 25 bps Rate Cut in Feb Possible, Say Experts

1 min

RBI Files Application for Insolvency Proceedings Against Aviom India Hsg Fin

The Reserve Bank on Thursday said it has filed an application with the National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi bench, for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process against Aviom India Housing Finance Private Limited.

1 min

India's Own AI Model in Offing: Vaishnav

India is likely to launch its own safe and secure indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) model within six months at an affordable cost, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Thursday.

1 min

New MCGS for MSMEs to boost investment, mfg and exports

The exporting community's lack of adequate financing for capital investments has long been a challenge for MSMEs

1 min

India's Consumer Market to Become World's Second Largest by 2030: Report

India's consumer market is on track to expand 46 per cent by 2030, making it the second-largest globally, according to the Edelweiss Mutual Fund report.

1 min

Challenges Galore as FM, Her Team Sit Down to Frame Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, set to make history with her eighth consecutive Union Budget, has worked tirelessly with key officials, including Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey, to prepare a budget of over Rs 50 lakh crore for FY26.

1 min

Whirlpool to Reduce Stake in India Unit to 20%

American home appliances major Whirlpool Corporation plans to trim its stake in its Indian arm, Whirlpool of India Ltd, to approximately 20 percent by mid-to-late 2025, according to a regulatory filing by the company.

1 min

Kenya Airways, AI Enter Into Codeshare Partnership

Air India has entered into a codeshare partnership with Kenya Airways as the Tata Group-owned airline seeks to expand as well as provide more choices for passengers.

1 min

Jain Irrigation Total Income Rises To ₹1,362.63 Crore In Q3

Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd on Thursday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 1.22 crore for the quarter ended December.

1 min

Garuda Aerospace to Invest ₹100 Cr to Develop Drone City

Drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace on Thursday announced a Rs 100 crore investment for the development of a 'Drone City' in Andhra Pradesh.

1 min

Bajaj Finserv's Consol Net Profit Growth Slowest in 12 Quarters

Bajaj Finserv Ltd's consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 31 rose at its slowest on-year pace in 12 quarters due to a large net loss on fair value changes and expenses growing faster than the top line.

1 min

GAIL Q3 profit rises 36% to ₹3,867.38 cr

State-owned gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd on Thursday reported a 36 per cent rise in net profit in the December quarter after a one-off gain from compensation received from an overseas LNG supplier for non-delivery of committed cargoes.

1 min

BoB Q3 profit rises nearly 6% to ₹4,837 cr

State-owned Bank of Baroda (BoB) on Thursday reported a 5.6 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 4,837 crore in the December quarter due to lower interest income.

1 min

Kotak Mahindra Bank's Retail Chief Resigns

Ambuj Chandana, president and head of consumer banking, on Thursday resigned from the bank.

1 min

Dabur profit rises 1.8% to ₹515.82 crore in Q3

Revenue from operations was up 3% to ₹3,355.25 crore during the quarter under review

1 min

L&T Q3 net profit rises 14% to ₹3,359 crore

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Thursday reported 14 per cent rise in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 3,359 crore for December quarter 2024-25 on the back of higher revenue from operations.

1 min

Adani Flagship's PAT Slumps 97% on Tepid Coal Trading

Adani Enterprises Ltd, the flagship company of billionaire Gautam Adani-led group, on Thursday reported a 97 percent drop in the third quarter net profit as key coal trading volumes were hit.

1 min

Made in India Jimny 5-door debuts in Japan

Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said the locally manufactured Jimny five-door model has made its debut in the Japanese market.

1 min

Sirius Airlines in talks with Textron Aviation to acquire 20 Cessna aircraft for $600 million

Air charter services operator Sirius Aviation Airlines is in advanced discussions with the US-based Textron Aviation to acquire 20 Cessna Citation Longitude aircraft for USD 600 million, according to sources privy to information.

1 min

TCPL Q3 PAT down 6.5% to ₹281.92 crore, revenue up 16.8%

FMCG major Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) on Thursday reported a 6.5 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 281.92 crore in the third quarter ended on December 2024.

1 min

RBI's Big Move: ₹60,000 Crore Liquidity Boost Explained Simply

The Reserve Bank of India announced on January 27, a significant move to purchase securities via open market operations to inject liquidity into the system.

1 min

REC Flags Off Mobile Medical Units Funded With ₹4.29 Cr To Aid Healthcare Services In Punjab

REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, under its flagship CSR initiative Mobile Medical Units, has committed Rs 4.29 crore for the procurement and deployment of four Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) in 4 districts of Punjab.

1 min

Stringent Measures in Place

Maha Kumbh | Mela area turns ‘no vehicle zone’, VIP passes cancelled till Feb 4

2 mins

PM Shares Glimpses of Journey Towards Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a series of captivating pictures highlighting his key engagements throughout January, showcasing India's journey towards a \"Viksit Bharat\".

1 min

Nitish 'claps' at Gandhi's death anniversary event

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday hit the headlines again when he started clapping amid the state ceremony held on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary at Gandhi Ghat in the state capital.

1 min

Waqf Amendment Bill: JPC submits report to Speaker

The Joint Parliamentary Committee constituted to discuss the provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 on Thursday submitted the draft report and the amended version of the proposed law to the Lok Sabha Speaker.

1 min

Lost for 27 years, found at Kumbh

A family from Jharkhand claims to have found their long-lost relative at the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, ending a 27-year search.

1 min

60 Bureaucrats, 10 Police Officers Transferred in Manipur

The Manipur government has transferred 60 bureaucrats and 10 police officers with immediate effect, an official notification said.

1 min

Kejri 'AAPs the ante' with 7Gs

Days before the Delhi polls, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced seven guarantees, including EWS flats and working hour rules, for domestic workers employed at official residences of MPs, ministers and government officers.

1 min

Guv's remarks spark clash with TN govt

A fresh political row has erupted in Tamil Nadu following Governor RN Ravi's remarks on the observance of Mahatma Gandhi's memorial day.

1 min

Congress MP Assaulted in Bihar, Injured

In a shocking incident, Congress MP from Sasaram Manoj Ram sustained head injuries on Thursday when a group of people assaulted him near Nathupur village under Kudra police station limits in Kaimur district.

1 min

What kind of poison was mixed & where, asks EC

YAMUNA Row: EC refuses to get drawn into water dispute

1 min

DGGI stumbles upon ₹3,200cr trading scam

GST Intelligence officials were raiding bogus ITC firms in connection with a ₹665cr scam

1 min

Now, MNS chief raises doubts on polls results

BJP's newfound friend in the Lok Sabha elections, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, questioned the election results two months after the Maharashtra Assembly election results were declared.

1 min

ED Uncovers Shell Cos', Illegal Foreign Money Transfers

Searches at the Residence of Seraj Memon Reveal Involvement of More Shell Firms

2 mins

Munde's fate: CM puts onus on DCM

PASSING THE BUCK | Ajit Pawar's stand on Munde will be final, says Fadnavis in Delhi

2 mins

MCOCA against extortionists: Ajit

Ajit Pawar warns partymen against involvement in extortion rackets

1 min

Accidents rise, fatalities dip

Provisional data from Maharashtra's highway police indicate a sharp increase in road accidents across the state in 2024 compared to 2023, although the number of fatalities saw a slight decline.

1 min

INCCOM-19 Kicks Off

The conference is supported by Dassault Systèmes, Aditya Birla Group, RR Industries, and Kineco Limited

1 min

75-Year-Old Duped of ₹1cr

Cyber fraudsters scammed Rs 1 crore from a 75-year-old retired airline staffer using a digital arrest threat, officials said on Thursday.

1 min

Pune to Prayagraj flight price spikes

With pilgrims visiting Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh, flight ticket prices to the holy city have soared significantly.

1 min

App generates ₹20.85cr for PMPML in 5 months

Initially, the 'Apli PMPML' app earned ₹67.62 lakh in August 2024 when it was launched

1 min

School van driver drives wrong-side

With traffic congestion at its peak in Pune, many Punekars are often seen breaking traffic rules, putting their own lives and those of others at risk on the roads.

1 min

Sule slams state for flawed management

GBS SURGE | MP demands govt to bear treatment expenses

2 mins

Traffic changes for Ind-Eng T20I

Ahead of the India-England T20I match at Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune's Gahunje today, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police announced traffic changes around the venue.

1 min

MSRTC's Pune Division to add 150 new diesel buses

After the addition of these new buses, Pune Division's fleet size will increase from 765 to 915 buses

1 min

Kachchh inland mangrove 1st biodiversity heritage site

KUTCH

1 min

C'wealth Games Fed prez meets CM

The President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, Chris Jenkins OBE pays a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.

2 mins

5 Arrested for Running Fake Call Centre

The Cybercrime Cell of CID Crime arrested five individuals from Mumbai for operating a fake call centre.

1 min

A Glimpse of Surat's

HISTORICAL LANDMARKS | City's architecture a cultural blend of colonial period & the now forgotten era

3 mins

Cong Blocks NH-56 in Surat in Protest

Poor Road Conditions

1 min

Coldplay Concert Draws 2.5 Lakh Fans

Ahmedabad witnessed history on January 25 and 26, 2025, as the British band Coldplay delivered India's biggest concert, captivating audiences with a musical spectacle.

2 mins

Rail Coach Restaurants at Key

In a bid to enhance passenger amenities, Western Railway has announced plans to establish 'Rail Coach Restaurants' at five major railway stations within the Ahmedabad Division.

1 min

BJP MLC Candidate Malka Komuraiah Promises to Resolve Teachers' Issues

BJP Teacher MLC candidate Malka Komuraiah has assured that he is fully aware of the issues faced by teachers, including the cancellation of CPS, GO 317, pending arrears, and PRC.

1 min

Harish Kumar Gupta Appointed as AP DGP

The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed senior IPS officer Harish Kumar Gupta as the new Director General of Police (DGP), assigning him additional responsibilities.

1 min

State Investment Promotion Board Approves Rs.44,776 Cr Investments

● 15 Projects approved involving Rs 44,776 crore in investments ● To generate 19,580 jobs across multiple sectors

1 min

Fake bomb threat call to Shamshabad airport

The Cyberabad Police Control Room today received a phone call from an anonymous person stating that a bomb was planted on the premises of International airport at Shamshabad.

1 min

Jagan Mohan Reddy falsely implicated Chandrababu Naidu in Fibernet Case: GV Reddy

GV Reddy, the current chairman of Fibernet, has accused former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy of falsely implicating Chandrababu Naidu in the Fibernet case to target him politically.

1 min

GHMC Annual Budget of Rs 8,440 Crore Approved

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Council approved the annual budget of Rs 8,440 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26 during its 10th General Body Meeting held at the GHMC headquarters on Thursday.

1 min

Nara Lokesh orders probe into Srikalahasti temple prasadam

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education and IT, Nara Lokesh, has strongly criticized the previous YSRCP government over the state of the public education system, citing the findings of the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER).

1 min

Speaker Gaddam Prasad Addresses Students at PJTAU

Telangana State Legislative Assembly Speaker, Gaddam Prasad Kumar, participated in an interactive session with students at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTAU) in Rajendranagar.

1 min

R-Day: NCC K'taka-Goa wing wins PM banner

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Karnataka-Goa Directorate has been awarded the prestigious Prime Minister Banner 2025 at the Republic Day Camp 2025 held in New Delhi.

1 min

Now, free bus pass for rural journalists

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Wednesday his government has introduced a free bus pass facility for rural journalists who do not possess media accreditation certificates.

1 min

Kumbh Stampede: Remains of 4 Devotees to Reach B'gavi

The mortal remains of four devotees who were killed in the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj will be flown from Delhi to Belagavi on Thursday evening, officials said.

1 min

Grahakara Parishat: Review Superfast surcharge on trains

Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), a citizens' organization committed to protecting consumer rights, has written to South Western Railway (SWR) authorities requesting a review of the superfast surcharge being levied on two pairs of train services.

1 min

ZP CEO Asks Officials to Help Out Leprosy Patients

Zilla Panchayat chief executive officer KM Gayatri on Thursday directed officials to identify leprosy patients in their limits and help them to avail free medical care facilities available at government hospitals besides spreading awareness among people to make use of these facilities.

1 min

Cabinet nod to Greater Bengaluru Suburban Project to decongest city

Development Paradox

1 min

HC stays probe, proceedings against Infosys co-founder

Karnataka High Court has stayed the investigation and proceedings into an SC/ST atrocities case booked against Infosys co-founder Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan and 15 others.

1 min

Minister Boseraju Slams Centre, Calls for Fair Funds for Karnataka

Karnataka Minister N S Boseraju on Thursday criticised the union government for its continued neglect of Karnataka and urged fair allocation of funds in the upcoming budget.

1 min

HC Reviews Trial Court's Use of Non-Existent Judgments in Commercial Row

Legal View

1 min

Minister Opens Traffic Police Museum, Experience Centre in B'luru

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday inaugurated the traffic police museum and experience centre at the Traffic Management Centre here.

1 min

The triple 'R' of Budget 2025: Rethink, Refocus and Redraw

The Centre's disinvestment policy appears to be marked by flip flops. If anything, there seems to be a shift towards reviving ailing PSUs.

4 mins

Why we need not put up with roads dug up all over Mumbai

The BMC's grand plans to connect all of Mumbai with a ring road and reduce the travel time into minutes seem like a pie in the sky.

4 mins

Anti-Semitic Graffiti Spotted in Oz Cities

The discovery of three more incidents of anti-semitic graffiti across Sydney on Thursday morning, has prompted top Australian political leaders to warn of an escalation in hatred.

1 min

Minority Rights Suppressed

The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, country's largest minority rights group, has accused the interim government on Thursday of failing to protect religious and ethnic minorities from attacks and harassment, a claim the government has denied.

1 min

US Bill to curb birthright citizenship introduced

A group of Republican Senators has introduced a Bill in the US Senate to restrict birthright citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants and non-immigrants on temporary visas.

1 min

Baffling: Swell shark cub born in all-female tank

Virgin birth

1 min

Israeli ban on UNRWA kicks in

International staff working for the UN's main agency serving Palestinians have been forced to leave after Israel's ban on the agency came into effect.

1 min

Ghost Towns Greet Gaza Returnees

From Hope to Despair: No homes, no water, no food, no electricity

1 min

Hamas Frees 8 More Hostages

GAZA TRUCE HOLDS | Israel is set to release another 110 prisoners in exchange

2 mins

Witkoff 1st US envoy to visit Gaza in years

Steve Witkoff inspected the Netzarim Corridor and held talks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

1 min

World Champions, US Skaters on Board

ILL-FATED FLIGHT

1 min

Trump Signs 1st Bill on Immigrant Detention

American President Donald Trump has signed his first piece of legislation into law that permits the pre-trial detention of illegal migrants accused of theft, burglary or shoplifting.

1 min

Indore's Dev Kumawat shines bright in Iran

Honoured for International Badminton triumph

1 min

Atlet Sports players to represent MP

Four athletes from Atlet Sports Academy, Madhya Pradesh have been selected to participate in the 6th Savate French Boxing Asian Competition, set to take place from February 9 to 12 at Indira Gandhi Talkatora National Stadium, Delhi.

1 min

Palak Strikes Gold in National Games

Palak Sharma of Madhya Pradesh delivered an exceptional performance in the 10-metre platform high board diving competition at the 38th National Games 2025, clinching a gold medal and earning Madhya Pradesh its first medal in diving.

1 min

Arya to Commentate in HIL

Renowned city-based sports commentator Damodar Prasad Arya, currently serving in the directorate of Urban Administration and Development, MP, has been selected to deliver as commentator for key matches of the prestigious Hockey India League (HIL).

1 min

Tahir Hockey Training Centre Storms into Quarters

In a spectacular display at the Freedom Fighter Thakur Pratap Bhanu Singh Chauhan Memorial All India Hockey Competition, Tahir Hockey Training Centre, Indore, secured their spot in the quarterfinals after defeating the Umaria team 3-0.

1 min

Gawli's grit, Sharma's class set stage for glory

RANJI TROPHY| Host MP roars to commanding 335 on Day 1 at Holkar

1 min

Holkar Crowned Champions in Pithu Competition

Government Holkar Science College achieved a remarkable victory by winning the inaugural district-level inter-college women's pithu competition, organised by the Government Arts and Commerce College (GACC) under Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya and the MP Higher Education Department.

1 min

Top teams dominate, Kerala triumphs after fierce battle

Thrills, spills, and unstoppable skills light up Abhay Prashal

1 min

National 6-Red Snooker Championship | Cue kings collide as champions chase glory Kamal lights up Indore with spectacular start

India's snooker maestro Kamal Chawla delivered a masterclass performance that set the tone for the championship as the 91st National 6-Red Snooker Championship at Indore's Smash Hall, Yashwant Club, roared to life with thrilling matches here on Thursday.

1 min

Pahal's doubles run continues, singles heroes shine

WORLD TENNIS TOUR| Smashes, Surprises & Rising Stars on ITC Courts

1 min

Advait wins silver for MP at National Games

INDORE

1 min

King returns to his roots, sparking a Ranji revolution

A scene reminiscent of an international cricket match unfolded at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as hordes of enthusiastic fans flocked to witness Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy action.

1 min

Gaddafi Stadium to be handed over to ICC for CT on Feb 11: PCB

Amid rising concerns over the readiness of Champions Trophy venues in the country, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that the iconic Gaddafi Stadium here would be handed over to the ICC on February 11, little over a week before the start of the ODI showpiece.

1 min

Shardul fifth Mumbai bowler to take hat-trick in Ranji history

India seamer Shardul Thakur claimed a hat-trick for Mumbai against Meghalaya in a must-win Ranji Trophy match here at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy on Thursday.

1 min

India U-19 firm favourites in WC semis against England

India would like to continue their flawless campaign when they take on England in the semifinal of the Women's U-19 T20 World Cup here on Friday.

1 min

Samson's weakness against raw pace, finishing woes in focus

Sanju Samson's technical weaknesses against express pace along with Rinku Singh's dip in form and fitness issues will be a concern for India when they take on a resurgent England in the fourth T20 International here on Friday.

1 min

How diet impacts thyroid health in kids

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland present in the neck.

2 mins

Infant brain development and nutrition

These are the nutrients that mothers should give their babies:

1 min

The Timeless Beauty Benefits of Saffron

How to harness saffron for beauty benefits

1 min

Randeep rejects tiger birth control idea

Actor and an ardent animal lover Randeep Hooda has raised concerns over reports suggesting that authorities are considering birth control measures for female tigers to manage their population.

1 min

Mom Yami can do it all!

My mother is still taking care of me and helps us take care of the next generation. So once a parent is always a parent, a never-ending job till your last breath\"

2 mins

'Absolutely Pointless'

Paresh Rawal slams those who criticise successful cinema & call films like Pathaan, Jawan 'ghatiya'

1 min

Shruti plans for growth

Actress talks about her magical 2025, birthday celebration with Coolie team and personal growth

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Sharvari champions fitness and nutrition

Bollywood actress Sharvari, known for her dedication to fitness and wellness, has been named the brand ambassador for Wellbeing Nutrition.

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'We want to attract Indian visitors to Moscow through cinema'

The Moscow City Tourism Committee is in discussions with the Indian government for a 'group-free visa regime,' allowing a specified number of tourists travelling together in a group to enter Russia without a visa.

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Indian to go to space after 41 years

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot NASA mission

1 min

Indian Servers to Host DeepSeek

To Address Privacy Concerns

1 min

7 Hopefuls Make Presentations Before 100 Voters

IOC PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

1 min

TN shooter outguns rivals, scripts national record

38TH NATIONAL GAMES

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PublisherIndian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.

CategoryNewspaper

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyDaily

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