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December 26, 2024
78 Missiles & 106 Drones: Russia Targets Ukraine on Christmas
Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, striking a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.
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Shortage of doctors at CHC, patients suffering
There are shortage of doctors and other facilities at the community health centre which caters to five lakh people in the hilly area of Unchehara.
1 min
Man Arrested for Raping Married Woman
Gandhi Nagar police on Wednesday arrested a person for allegedly raping a woman.
1 min
Insufficient Police Deployment Causes Traffic Chaos on Christmas Day
Traffic congestion on prime routes in Bhopal on Christmas
1 min
FIR against man for harassing minor girl
Gandhi Nagar police lodged an FIR against a man for stalking a school girl and molesting her at a deserted spot.
1 min
Handcart pullers removed, traders agree to open shops
The traders in the main market in the city have decided to open their business establishments after the administration removed the handcart pullers from the area.
1 min
Woman Ends Life Over Insult by Husband, In-laws; FIR Lodged
Bilkhiriya police on Wednesday lodged an FIR against a man and his kin for abetment to suicide and SC/SCT Act in connection with the suicide committed by his wife in August.
1 min
RTO Challan receipts, seals recovered from Sharma's house
Purportedly used for collecting money from truckers
1 min
Mercury nosedives, city sees 4.5 deg drop in day temp
Bhopal recorded a drop of 4.5 degrees Celsius in day temperature on Wednesday, though minimum temperature dipped by only one notch.
1 min
2 Houses Reduced to Ashes
A sudden fire destroyed two houses in Khuntkheda village on Tuesday morning.
1 min
BJP-Cong councillors unite against council president
A significant political upheaval has emerged in Mahidpur Municipal Council as 13 councillors, from both BJP and Congress including the vice-president, submitted a letter to collector Neeraj Kumar demanding a no-confidence motion against council president Nanibai Omprakash Mali.
1 min
2-day 'Anubhoomi' camp concludes
The two-day 'Anubhoomi' camp organised by the Mundi Eco Tourism Development Board under Mundi Forest Range concluded on Wednesday.
1 min
Bhoomi Pujan by PM & MLA Barde
On Good Governance Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed a virtual Bhoomi Pujan for the Atal Gram Sushasan Bhawan, alongside MLA Shyam Barde on Wednesday.
1 min
Free distribution of prosthetic limbs and assistive devices
Elderly and disabled people to benefit
1 min
MP Win 5 Medals in Nat'l Shotgun Championship
Players of Madhya Pradesh won five medals in the 67th National Shotgun Championship in New Delhi on Wednesday.
1 min
MP's mineral revenue to rise five-fold: Dr Mohan Yadav
Chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav, while addressing the closing session of the two-day Mining Conclave at Bhopal on October 18, said that Madhya Pradesh is rich in mineral resources and that the state will actively encourage new investments in the mineral sector by intensifying efforts to harness this wealth.
2 mins
Dr. A. Neral donates blood for 125th time
offgrid
1 min
GPM District Dismisses Three Teachers
In Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi (GPM) district of Chhattisgarh, three teachers have been dismissed from service due to indiscipline and prolonged absence.
1 min
BPCL Picks Andhra Pradesh for India's Last Greenfield Refinery Project
State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has picked Andhra Pradesh for setting up a new oil refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, which may be the last greenfield project in India which has detailed a very ambitious energy transition plan to net zero emissions.
1 min
Cong says LS alliance with AAP in Delhi was mistake
MUDSLINGING | Cong hits out at AAP over their alleged unkept promises and mismanagement on various issues
1 min
3-year-old girl remains trapped in borewell
Three-year-old Chetna, who fell into a 700-ft deep borewell in Rajasthan's Kotputli on December 23, has still not been rescued, even as efforts continue.
1 min
Maha Kumbh: Slogans sparks heated debate
The 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is still weeks away, but controversy has already cast a shadow over preparations.
1 min
Manipur Needs Immediate Peace: CM
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said the state, which has been in the grip of ethnic violence since May last year, needs immediate peace and appealed to two communities to reach an understanding.
1 min
Centre planning to arrest AAP leader and Atishi
DIRTY POLITICS: Kejriwal accuses saffron party of stopping Delhi government's work through the Lieutenant Governor
1 min
Night Temperatures Drop to Bone-Chilling Low in Kashmir
Minimum temperature dropped further across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as Srinagar city froze at minus 7.3 degrees Celsius.
1 min
B'desh stalls absent from Kolkata Book Fair
For the first time in 28 years, Bangladesh has not found mention as a participating country in the Kolkata International Book Fair schedule that was released on Friday.
1 min
We don't believe in tragedy tourism, says Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that his government did not believe in \"promoting tourism tragedy\".
2 mins
Govt to give out property cards on December 27
Owners possessing houses in inhabited areas in 30,515 villages from 30 districts will get property cards under the flagship Survey of Villages and Mapping Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme of the central government.
1 min
90% Reduction in Number of Fraud International Calls
The DoT Has Advised Citizens to Show Caution With Respect to Answering Calls From International Numbers
1 min
BEST union to protest against privatisation
The union has asserted that saving BEST is not just an issue for the transport body's workers but also a matter of public interest
1 min
Glitzy events and celeb glamour on Day 1 of Mood Indigo 2024
Mood Indigo 2024, Asia's largest college cultural festival, started at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) on Wednesday.
1 min
Temple trusts conference seeks repeal of Waqf Act
The Maharashtra Temple Trusts Conference has demanded repealing the Waqf Act, alleging that non-Hindus have encroached on temples through the Waqf Board.
1 min
CR's Pune Division Wins Many Shields
Pune Division won the Track Machine Shield individually and the Medical Shield & Engineering Shield jointly with Mumbai Division, along with the Stores Shield with Bhusaval Division at the award ceremony held by Central Railway on Dec 24 at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre Auditorium.
1 min
Bus hits truck; kills 1, injures 15
A man was killed and 15 other persons were injured when a speeding private bus rammed into a truck on a highway in Maharashtra's Pune district on Wednesday morning, police said.
1 min
Chain-snatching cases spike
CRIME IN CITY| Police blame gangs from outside for the crimes
2 mins
10 Yrs On, Villagers Yet To Get Power Bills
In a perplexing turn of events, 300 residents of Turkheda and Hanfeshwar villages in Gujarat's Chhota Udepur district have not received electricity bills for the past decade.
1 min
Vadodara's 1st Int'l Flight by Mid-25
Vadodara is set to make its debut on the international aviation map with the launch of the Vadodara-Dubai flight service by Air India Express, tentatively scheduled for mid-2025.
1 min
Banas FPC earns ₹ 7.4 cr in a year
For over eight years now, the farmers of Radhanpur in Patan district, Gujarat have been seeing steady improvement in their lives and livelihoods.
1 min
Special branch for VIP, VVIP security
HOW WILL IT FUNCTION? Team comprising 60 police personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police, will exclusively handle high profile visitors without disrupting regular police operations
2 mins
Man Trapped in Debris Rescued
A dramatic and life-saving rescue operation unfolded on Wednesday morning at Shantivan Society in Ahmedabad, where demolition work at house E34 took a dangerous turn.
1 min
Allu Arjun, Makers of 'Pushpa' Announce Rs 2 Crore Aid
Allu Arjun's father and veteran producer Allu Aravind, along with Dil Raju and others, visited a private hospital where a boy injured in the stampede
1 min
Can India's Creative Economy Rise Despite Regional, Global Challenges?
Bollywood's global appeal highlights India's potential, but skill gaps and competition persist.
2 mins
Leadership failure, political inertia stoke Manipur crises
A fractured state suffers ethnic strife, systemic neglect, and worsening instability under BJP governance
3 mins
Russia's "inhuman attacks" on Christmas day
Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, striking a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.
1 min
Canada Slams China on Rights Groups' Sanctions
The Canadian government has condemned China's imposition of sanctions on two Canadian civil society organizations and 20 human rights advocates, calling it an arbitrary target against those speaking for human rights.
1 min
Need to meet PTI team before talks with govt
Nominating Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) chief Sahibzada Mohammad Hamid Raza as the spokesperson for his party's committee for negotiation with the Pakistan government, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has demanded a meeting with his negotiating team to make the process meaningful.
1 min
Triumphs and Trials
Indian cricket in 2024 was marked by a significant triumph as the national team finally secured an ICC trophy after a 13-year drought, winning the T20 World Cup held in the USA and the Caribbean.
1 min
SA Eyes WTC Final With All-Seam Attack Against Pak
South Africa is set to secure its spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final as they take on Pakistan in the first Test starting Thursday in Centurion.
1 min
Anupati, Raju leave impression at Equestrian Championship
Young riders Anupati Navyashree Sai and Raju Singh emerged as the best performers in the show jumping and dressage categories, respectively, on the concluding day of the first half of the Junior National Equestrian Championships (JNEC).
1 min
MP mini-golf team announced for national competition
Local Sports
1 min
DCCI Announces India's Participation in Physical Disabled Cricket Champions Trophy 2025
The Disabled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) proudly announced India's participation in the Physical Disabled Cricket Champions Trophy 2025, to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from January 12 to January 21, 2025.
1 min
Pragnesh shines at South West Zone Inter-University Tournament
The South West Zone Inter-University Tournament, organised by SRM University in Chennai from December 21 to 24, has witnessed remarkable performances from athletes across various universities.
1 min
Maheshwari-Anantjeet Win Skeet Mixed Team National Title
The pair of Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, who finished fourth in the Paris Olympics, rounded off a successful year by clinching the Skeet Mixed Team national title for their home state of Rajasthan.
1 min
All India Kash Trophy Football tourney kicks off in Mandsaur
The second edition of All India Kash Trophy Football Tournament kicked off on Tuesday.
1 min
Atal Super Sprint Duathlon 2024 Held in Bhopal
To commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Bhopal District Triathlon Association hosted the \"Atal Super Sprint Duathlon 2024\" at Atal Path, TT Nagar.
1 min
Confusion clouds the Dhing Express
SUSPENDED IN SHADOWS| NADA update on Hima Das suspension creates confusion
1 min
Retinoids in skincare routine
There are seven main types of retinoids, ranging in strength from weakest to strongest, with potency increasing along the chemical chain.
1 min
Patience pays off
Actor Rohman Shawl opens up about his role in Amaran, his journey in the film industry, and more
3 mins
Eight Teams Remain in the 'City of Pearls'
Santosh Trophy
1 min
Annual Fest Themed ‘Checkmate - One Step Ahead in Every Move’
The Vidhyanjali International School, Indore, celebrated its Annual Function with the theme ‘Checkmate - One Step Ahead in Every Move’, highlighting strategy, foresight, and resilience.
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Publisher: Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
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Language: English
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