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In this issue

January 16, 2025

BCCI May Revive Norms of Limiting Family Presence During Overseas Tours

Following India's 3-1 loss to Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar series, the BCCI is set to revive the touring protocols for the national men's team, including a restriction on how much time families can spend with players.

BCCI May Revive Norms of Limiting Family Presence During Overseas Tours

2 mins

India, Spain Decide to Deepen Defence Cooperation During EAM Jaishankar's Visit

India and Spain have decided to further strengthen cooperation in the defence sector between the two countries.

India, Spain Decide to Deepen Defence Cooperation During EAM Jaishankar's Visit

1 min

Triple induction boost for Navy's firepower

PM Modi dedicates three frontline naval combatants to the nation

Triple induction boost for Navy's firepower

2 mins

General Upendra Dwivedi: Northern border situation stable but sensitive

The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, stated that while the situation along India's northern border remains stable, it continues to be sensitive.

General Upendra Dwivedi: Northern border situation stable but sensitive

1 min

Cong, BJP spar over Rahul's 'fighting Indian state' remarks

A fresh war of words erupted between the Congress and BJP on Wednesday after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said the grand old party is \"fighting the Indian state itself\" and that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had committed \"treason\" with his controversial remarks on India's independence.

Cong, BJP spar over Rahul's 'fighting Indian state' remarks

2 mins

Pannun kill plot: Panel suggests action against 'individual' with 'criminal links, antecedents'

The high-powered committee set up by the government of India to inquire into the activities of some criminal groups, terrorist organisations, drug peddlers, etc., undermining the security interests of both India and the USA, has submitted its report.

Pannun kill plot: Panel suggests action against 'individual' with 'criminal links, antecedents'

1 min

Record 1.1 Cr Plus Pilgrims Visit Gangasagar, Govt Faces Litter Test

The Holy Dip For Makar Sankranti, Which Began On Tuesday At 6.58 A.m, Continued Through The Following Day

Record 1.1 Cr Plus Pilgrims Visit Gangasagar, Govt Faces Litter Test

1 min

Plans Afoot for Howrah Station Infra Expansion

With the aim of accommodating more trains, Howrah station, having the country's oldest and the largest railway complex, is to undergo massive infrastructural expansion by next year.

1 min

Sebaashray: Abhishek arranges for Cochlear implant for 2 children

Abhishek said that internal rifts occur when a party becomes large; with lakhs of office-bearers at various levels, and over 50,000 elected representatives at panchayat level, it is normal to have rifts

Sebaashray: Abhishek arranges for Cochlear implant for 2 children

2 mins

Bengal PDS Case: Bail for Ex-Minister Jyotipriya Mallick

A special court of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Kolkata, on Wednesday, granted bail to former state food and supplies minister Jyotipriya Mallick in connection with the ration distribution case in West Bengal.

Bengal PDS Case: Bail for Ex-Minister Jyotipriya Mallick

1 min

Shah Launches Development Projects Worth ₹240 Crore in Gujarat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several development projects worth about Rs 241 crore at Mansa in Gujarat.

Shah Launches Development Projects Worth ₹240 Crore in Gujarat

1 min

SC Shields Ex-IAS Trainee Officer Puja Khedkar From Arrest

The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected from any coercive steps, for now, the former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee officer Puja Khedkar, accused of allegedly forging her documents to obtain eligibility for the 2022 Union Public Service Commission's civil services test under the reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

1 min

Lalu signals formation of new political alliance in Bihar

In Bihar, Makar Sankranti, usually observed on January 14, often signals the formation of new political alliances to garner votes for upcoming elections.

Lalu signals formation of new political alliance in Bihar

1 min

Army Chief Backs Women Officers; Inquiry Ordered into Leaked Review Letter

The Indian Army has initiated a Court of Inquiry (CoI) into the leak of an internal communication concerning the performance review of eight women officers by Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri, the former 17 Corps commander (now retired), Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said.

Army Chief Backs Women Officers; Inquiry Ordered into Leaked Review Letter

2 mins

PM Meets Mahayuti MLAs

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Shinde & Ajit Pawar were present

PM Meets Mahayuti MLAs

3 mins

Revanth says BRS is 'B-R-S-S'

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy today took a dig at the BRS saying that the regional party was pursuing the ideology of the RSS and merely echoing the allegations made by BJP against the Congress.

Revanth says BRS is 'B-R-S-S'

1 min

Positive pointer to how to shape a better year

THE only thing certain about 2025 is uncertainty.

2 mins

Energy Strain

The escalation in American sanctions on Russian oil producers and vessels presents a significant challenge for India's energy landscape.

2 mins

Will greed fuel fires of the future?

The words 'hellish' and 'hellscape' have been repeatedly deployed lately as shorthand for the fate of vast localities in America's second largest city.

Will greed fuel fires of the future?

3 mins

Reasoned approach to vaping needed

In the never-ending debate on public health, some products are subjected to great scrutiny while others enjoy free access to markets.

Reasoned approach to vaping needed

2 mins

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan emphasises need for technological adaptation

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said that the Indian Army's legacy is built on its credible ability to adapt to challenges, uphold sovereignty and serve the nation selflessly.

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan emphasises need for technological adaptation

1 min

Bangladesh Supreme Court acquits ex-Prime Minister Zia, clearing the way for her to run in elections

Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in the last corruption case against her, paving the way for her to run in elections that an interim government says will be held either in December or in the first half of 2026.

1 min

Yoon Becomes S Korea's First Sitting President to Be Detained

'Rule of Law Has Completely Collapsed in This Country,' Impeached President Laments

Yoon Becomes S Korea's First Sitting President to Be Detained

2 mins

Trade deficit declines to $21.94 bn driven by increase in exports

India's trade deficit in December decreased to $21.94 billion driven by an increase in exports and a decline in imports on a sequential basis.

1 min

We aim to create Google-like fun culture - ‘Learn-Play-Grow’ - within organisation

An IT company of decent size in Midnapore? Hyperbole? Not really, if you are talking about BlueHorse Software Solutions Pvt Ltd, the fifteen-year-old company, which is successfully doing businesses all over the country and in many parts of the world.

We aim to create Google-like fun culture - ‘Learn-Play-Grow’ - within organisation

2 mins

Market extends gain amid buying in IT, metal and realty stocks

At close, the Sensex was up 224.45 points or 0.29 per cent at 76,724.08, and the Nifty was up 37.15 points or 0.16 per cent at 23,213.20

Market extends gain amid buying in IT, metal and realty stocks

2 mins

Nine years of Startup India: 1.59 lakh startups recognised creating over 16.6 lakh jobs

India marks nine years of Startup India on 16 January, 2025, and established itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world in this time period.

Nine years of Startup India: 1.59 lakh startups recognised creating over 16.6 lakh jobs

1 min

Target of 20 pc ethanol blending in petrol to be achieved in next 2 months: Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday laid emphasis on the importance of reducing the use of fossil fuels and decarbonisation in different sectors, and further said that as part of government's efforts in this direction, the target of blending 20 per cent ethanol in petrol will likely be achieved in the coming two months.

Target of 20 pc ethanol blending in petrol to be achieved in next 2 months: Gadkari

1 min

India's Fiscal Conditions to Constrain Credit Strength in 2025, Says Moody's

Moody's Ratings on Wednesday said India's fiscal conditions will continue to constrain its credit strength in 2025.

India's Fiscal Conditions to Constrain Credit Strength in 2025, Says Moody's

1 min

More than just a love triangle

The Wife and the Dancing Girl by Anuja Chandramouli is an exploration of almost every aspect of womanhood.

More than just a love triangle

3 mins

Reversing and realigning conventional notions

Women are a different species—much needed and much neglected and ignored.

Reversing and realigning conventional notions

5 mins

India eves join England, Oz in elite club, going past 400 runs in ODIs

Skipper Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a blistering century to help India hammer 400 runs for the first time in an ODI innings.

1 min

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