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December 25, 2024
12 shops gutted in fire in Amarkantak
At least 12 shops were gutted in a major fire at a local market in Amarkantak of Anuppur district on Tuesday, said police.
1 min
AIIMS Bhopal performs Bone Marrow Transplant in Paediatric Blood Cancer treatment
AIIMS, Bhopal has treated paediatric blood cancer by performing a Haplo-identical bone marrow transplant on a seven-year-old girl who was suffering from relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (childhood blood cancer).
1 min
Cyber conmen using crypto to block trail of lost cash
Despite busting new gangs of cyber conmen and working out cases of cyber frauds, cops are often failing to recover lost cash as fraudsters are converting cash to crypto currency and transferring it to wallet addresses abroad.
1 min
MP win 5 medals in National Equestrian Championship
Raju Singh wins Best Riders Championship Trophy
1 min
Ask Dow Chemical to dispose of UCC waste: Gas victims to govt
Citing the Polluter Pays Principle, victims of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy have urged the government to hold the US-based Dow Chemical Company accountable for disposing of the chemical waste from Union Carbide Corporation (UCC). The tragedy survivor said that
1 min
CM to hold Manthan with ministers, officers tomorrow
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is going to hold a Manthan Baithak (brainstorming meeting) with his cabinet colleagues and officers on Thursday to make further plans.
1 min
There was pressure on Nath to appoint Rajput as transport minister: Diggy
Former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh has taken a dig at former transport minister Govind Singh Rajput, claiming that when Congress was in power in the state in 2018, there was immense pressure on the then CM Kamal Nath to assign Transport and Revenue Departments to Rajput.
1 min
Parking car at GMC to cost Rs 20 per hour, bike Rs 10
Gandhi Medical College (GMC) administration has introduced parking rates, which patients attendants have called premium parking rates,
1 min
Nat'l Consumer Day celebrated in Krishi Upaj Mandi
National Consumer Day was celebrated at the Krishi Upaj Mandi premises. The event featured a seminar and exhibition to educate consumers about their rights and the importance of consumer protection.
1 min
Wife held for abetting suicide
Mundi police have arrested Ashabai for allegedly abetting her husband's suicide on December 19.
1 min
Man burnt alive as moving car catches fire
TRAGEDY | Villagers' attempts to rescue trapped man by breaking window glass fails
1 min
More than 55 IAS officers of 3 batches to be promoted, DPC meet scheduled
P Narhari, Kothari to get PS rank
1 min
Rain, hail & speedy wind likely in MP
RESPITE | State sees rise in temperature
1 min
Woman in kidnapping falls into cop dragnet
A woman wanted in connection with kidnapping a 50-year-old man and demanding Rs 3 lakh as ransom for his release has been arrested, the police said.
1 min
Woman in kidnapping falls into cop dragnet
A woman wanted in connection with kidnapping a 50-year-old man and demanding Rs 3 lakh as ransom for his release has been arrested, the police said.
1 min
Five alleged poachers arrested for killing Cheetal
Forest department has arrested five men accused of poaching spotted deer in the Kotamsar range of Kanger Valley National Park in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh.
1 min
Police seizes temple's stolen jewelry worth ₹15 Lakh
MAJOR POLICE ACTION | Theft Cracked
1 min
Facilitation Council holds maiden meet, decides 7 cases
The newly formed Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council held its first meeting on Tuesday at the Udyog Bhawan, Directorate of Industries, Telibandha, Raipur.
1 min
Cong Holds Ambedkar Samman March
The District Congress Committee (Urban) Raipur organized the \"Babasaheb Ambedkar Samman March\" in the state capital on Tuesday to register strong protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks about BR Ambedkar.
1 min
Bhoomi Pujan for Atal Complex across urban bodies today
On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Bhoomi Pujan ceremony will be held for the construction of Atal Complexes in all urban bodies of Chhattisgarh on December 25.
1 min
Raise import duty on petchem: FICCI to govt
Fearing that countries like China may take advantage of low import duty to dump petrochemical products in India, a top trade body has sent an SOS to the government seeking a hike in customs duty to protect the domestic industry and jobs.
1 min
Despite rising domestic demand, solar modules export will go up by 2030
India's solar module manufacturing industry is poised for a significant transformation in the next five years, with the export-import balance expected to improve substantially, as per a CRISIL report.
1 min
Economy recovering from slowdown witnessed in Q2, says RBI bulletin
The Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in the September quarter, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bulletin released on Tuesday.
1 min
Jobs, funds for infra boost figure at PM-economists meet
BUDGET 2025 | Towards a Viksit Bharat
1 min
Rupee falls 4 paise to close at fresh record low of 85.15 against USD
The rupee extended the slide for the second straight session and depreciated 4 paise to settle at a fresh all-time low of 85.15 against the US dollar on Tuesday, dragged by a strong greenback against major crosses overseas and subdued domestic equities.
1 min
UPI QR transactions jump 33% at retail stores in Bharat this yr
UPI transactions at retail stores have increased by 33 per cent in semi-urban and rural areas this year, reflecting the growing adoption of digital payments, says a report.
1 min
Puri, Varanasi and Haridwar top spiritual destinations in 2024: OYO
Puri, Varanasi and Haridwar are the most travelled spiritual destinations while Hyderabad is India's top-booked city this year, according to OYO's 'Travelopedia 2024' annual report unveiled on Tuesday.
1 min
DGCA imposes ₹10L fine on Akasa Air
Aviation regulator DGCA has slapped a Rs 10 lakh penalty on Akasa Air for failing to provide compensation on time to some passengers who were denied boarding at the Bangalore airport in September, according to a source.
1 min
NFRA penalises Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, 2 auditors for lapses in ZEEL audits
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has imposed a fine of Rs 2 crore on Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP as well as penalties on two chartered accountants for lapses in auditing of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd during 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years.
1 min
Indian carriers flew 12% more pax at 1.42 cr on domestic routes in Nov
Indian airlines carried 1.42 crore passengers on domestic routes in November, nearly 12 per cent more compared to the year-ago period, amid rising air traffic demand.
1 min
Trai to issue recommendation for satcom spectrum soon: Chairman
Telecom regulator Trai will issue recommendations on rules for satellite spectrum allocation very soon, an official said on Monday.
1 min
FUND MOBILISATION BY INDIAN COS SURGED 10 TIMES OVER LAST 10 YRS
Over the last ten years, fund mobilisation by Indian companies has grown tenfold.
1 min
Mkts likely to trade rangebound this wk
Options data reflects this cautious sentiment among traders, with call option sellers dominating trade
1 min
WR salutes winners of 'ATI Specialist Rly Service Award'
Indian Railways has awarded 101 employees and officers with the Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar (AVRSP).
1 min
Christmas celebration at St. Xavier's High School, Vapi
St. Xavier's High School, Vapi, celebrated Christmas on 20th December 2024 with great fervour to spread the message of harmony, benevolence, delight and cheerfulness amongst everyone. The school was beautifully decorated with balloons and Christmas Tree that transformed the school into a festive arena.
1 min
WR collects more than ₹93 cr fine in ticket checking drives
In order to ensure hassle-free, comfortable travel & better services to all bonafide passengers over Western Railway, intensive ticket checking drives are being carried out continuously over Mumbai suburban local services, Mail/Express as well as passenger trains & holiday special trains so as to curb the menace of ticketless/irregular passengers.
1 min
Rahul, Kharge question fairness in selection of NHRC chief, members
Cong leaders slam 'dismissive approach' of PM-led panel in rejecting names suggested by them while keeping in mind principle of inclusivity
1 min
Rape, acid attack, sexual violence survivors must get free treatment: HC
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court recently said state-run and private hospitals cannot turn away survivors of sexual crimes, among others, and should treat them for free or face criminal action.
1 min
CHRISTMAS CHEER LIGHTS UP COUNTRY
Christmas celebrations were in full swing across the country with churches and markets illuminated by vibrant lights, sparkling stars, and beautifully arranged Christmas cribs, a day before the main holiday.
1 min
Stripped, beaten, urinated upon at birthday party: Dalit teen ends life
A 17-year-old Dalit boy from Uttar Pradesh's Basti district committed suicide after enduring a horrifying sequence of abuse and humiliation at a birthday celebration.
1 min
Himachal grinds to halt as snowfall shuts roads
FREEZING TEMPERATURE: Snowfall leads to closure of 177 roads, including three nat'l highways
1 min
Top-class facilities for devotees
Maha Kumbh 2025
1 min
Delhi court refuses to pass order on Rashid's regular bail plea
A Delhi court on Tuesday refused to pass order on Jammu and Kashmir MP Rashid Engineer's regular bail application in a terror-funding case.
1 min
Church divided over Modi
The church in India seemed to be speaking in two voices just ahead of Christmas after the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), which represents about half the churches in the country, hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi at its headquarters in Delhi Monday.
1 min
EC terms Congress charge misleading
INCORRECT| EC says baseless accusations by the party creates unnecessary & avoidable doubts
1 min
To sponsor IPL team, OctaFX kept BSE, SEBI in dark: ED
APP PROMOTION | PMLA court takes cognisance of ED's plaint against OctaFX
2 mins
Ajit meets fin, excise officials
Even as the Mahayuti government recommenced the disbursement of financial aid under the Ladki Bahin Yojana, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar met officials of the finance and state excise departments at Mantralaya, directing them to take measures to improve revenue generation.
1 min
Fake ticket scam busted; former Ranji player arrested
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has arrested a 31-year-old former Ranji player for defrauding railway passengers at Pune Railway Station by sending fake ticket confirmation messages and collecting cash under false pretenses.
1 min
PCMC implements GRAP
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has highlighted the rising pollution levels in Pimpri and Chinchwad and has outlined the necessary measures and guidelines to address this issue.
1 min
15-year-old boy kills self in Sangli
A 15-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide after his mother refused to get him a mobile phone on his birthday in Maharashtra's Sangli district, police said on Sunday.
1 min
TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS
The changes will remain in force from 6pm on Tuesday and Wednesday until the crowd subsides
1 min
National Farmers' Day observed
Adani Foundation celebrated National Farmers' Day with great enthusiasm, focusing on empowering farmers through training and agricultural development programs.
1 min
Over 200k noise barriers on Mum-Ahd bullet train route
The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) has installed over 200,000 noise barriers along a 100+ km stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train route.
1 min
Security for 20 ex-MLAs withdrawn
The Gujarat Home Department has withdrawn the security of around 20 former MLAs, including several former ministers, following a review conducted by the State Intelligence Bureau (IB).
1 min
Fashion students recreate Karva Chauth festival
In a unique and engaging approach to evaluation, the Master of Fashion Management (MFM) students from NIFT Daman campus recreated the traditional Indian festival of Karva Chauth as part of their jury assessment.
1 min
IRCTC to welcome pilgrims at Mahakumbh with ethnic facilities
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), the tourism and hospitality arm of Indian Railways and a Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna PSU is all set to welcome the pilgrims at the Mahakumbh Gram - IRCTC Tent City at Prayagraj.
1 min
Residents demand cancellation road alignment
Visakhapatnam residents vehemently demand cancellation of proposed Bheemili-Bhogapuram Greenfield road alignment
1 min
Minister Vasamsetti Subhash assures quality education
He also encouraged teachers to include mental wellness practices such as physical exercise, meditation, and relaxation techniques to reduce stress among students
1 min
CM releases logo for state-level Olympics
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah released the logo for the state-level Olympics at his home office Krishna in Bengaluru on Monday.
1 min
Lines for cyber crimes not going through
The IT hub of India faces a strange kind of predicament.
1 min
Thackeray cousins, Pawar duo: Realignment or mere speculation?
For now, the political players in Maha appear poised to consolidate their positions rather than venture into unpredictable alignments.
2 mins
The Prime Minister who did not buckle under global pressure
A tribute to Atalji, the statesman who shaped India with his vision and resolve
4 mins
Reinstate book post service
The net financial gain from scrapping Book Post is negligible, but the cultural and educational losses are incalculable. Reinstating this service is not just advisable—it is imperative.
2 mins
'US COMMITTED TO STABLE, DEMOCRATIC BANGLADESH'
Both leaders expressed their commitment to respecting and protecting the human rights of all people, regardless of religion
1 min
Withdrawal from WHO on Trump cards
Members of Donald Trump's presidential transition team are laying the groundwork for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization on the first day of his second term, according to a health law expert familiar with the discussions.
1 min
Market attack: AfD blames immigration
Days after an attacker drove an S.U.V. into a Christmas market in Germany, killing five people, calls for solidarity have given way to political sniping.
2 mins
Rana questions awards ignoring Manu Bhaker's credentials
Jaspal Rana, the coach of double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, has fiercely criticized India's Sports Ministry, the Sports Authority of India, and the National Rifle Association of India for allegedly overlooking Bhaker's credentials for the prestigious Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.
1 min
HARLEEN'S HEROICS SEAL SERIES VICTORY
VICTORY IN STYLE| India crush West Indies by 115 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead
1 min
The power of words: Social media's impact on obesity
Discrimination and its ripple effects
1 min
Foods to replace multivitamins
Having multivitamins has become a fad nowadays. One tiny capsule and you are assured of consuming all the vitamins that are required by your body to function properly.
2 mins
Menopause Weight Gain: Causes, risks and prevention
When a woman attains menopause there are several health risks that come in, for instance, low oestrogen, osteoporosis, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and weight gain.
1 min
SHYAM BENEGAL'S GROUNDBREAKING DEBUT
With the passing of the iconic Shyam Benegal, we revisit Ankur, his devastating debut
3 mins
Sharvari's romantic reads
Sharvari is currently spending her holiday time reading romantic books suggested by her fans.
1 min
'We waited to be rescued'
Singer Shaan shares horrifying details of fire in his Bandra building
1 min
ISRO's last mission in 2024: India to join elite club
SPADEX SCHEDULED FOR LIFT-OFF ON DECEMBER 30
1 min
AUSTRALIANS KEEN TO PLAY KHO KHO!
BOTH MEN'S, WOMEN'S TEAMS TO TAKE PART
1 min
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