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In this issue

January 09, 2025

Bhopal Shivers At 3.6°C

Cold Grip | State capital records third lowest temperature of season

1 min

Sambhal Masjid case: Allahabad HC stays civil court proceedings

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday stayed further proceedings before a civil court hearing the dispute over Jama Masjid in UP's Sambhal.

1 min

Divers recover body of worker from coal mine

The body of one of the nine workers trapped inside a coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district was recovered by army divers on Wednesday, the third day of the rescue operations, officials said.

1 min

Dream of 5 Divyang Comes True

The joy ride dream of five Divyang children came true when they reached Indore from Jabalpur by IndiGo flight on Wednesday.

1 min

Youth killed by 2 suspecting him to be from enemy camp

MISTAKEN IDENTITY | Accused brothers & victim worked in same factory

1 min

Cops to Identify Unregistered Spa Centres in City

Besides keeping a watch on registered spa and massage centres, police will also identify the ones that are illegally run in the city.

1 min

CM Launches PARTH, MPYP Scheme To Empower Youth

Police Army Recruitment Training & Hunar is for youths of state aspiring to serve in army, police. Yuva Prerak Abhiyan to support and empower youths

1 min

Drawn to roots, NRIs return to serve MP

18th pravasi bharatiya divas today

1 min

Benami Battle: I-T Attaches Assets Worth Over Rs 900 Crore in MP

UNDER SCANNER: Properties linked to politicians, bureaucrats across state

1 min

Copter delay stalls black buck relocation plan

The forest department's plan to capture black bucks from Shajapur district and relocate them to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary is in limbo due to a delay in receiving the modern helicopter needed for the operation.

1 min

Snake Sneaks into IAS Officer Raghuraj's Car at Mantralaya

Rescued after 3 hours

1 min

Medical Colleges to be Run Under Other Universities: CM

Governor and Chief Minister Jointly Address Vice Chancellors of Universities for the First Time

1 min

Another Semi Adult Tigress Found Dead in Bandhavgarh

Believed to be killed by tiger facing refusal to mate

1 min

Chouhan is chairman of SEIAA, Shrivastava appointed SEAC head

The Union Environment Ministry has set up State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) committees.

1 min

Public Dialogue Shapes Madhya Pradesh 2047 Vision

In a significant step towards crafting Madhya Pradesh 2047 Vision, a public dialogue was held which was chaired by Collector Rajesh Batham.

1 min

Swadeshi Mela to be organised from Jan 10

A replica of Maa Vagdevi Saraswati's temple will be constructed and installed in the upcoming Swadeshi Mela in the town to promote indigenous industries and culture.

1 min

Privatisation concerns: Surveyor union appeals for action

Local Youth Surveyor Union handed over a memorandum to Naib Tehsildar Vijendra Rathore on Wednesday, urging Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan to halt privatisation initiatives.

1 min

Anganwadi worker, assistant's service terminated

Women and Child Development project officer has issued orders to terminate the services of one Anganwadi worker and one assistant worker for their absence and negligence towards work.

1 min

Anubhuti Camp Underscores Importance of Forest Conservation to School Students

An Anubhuti camp was organised in Khadkya Nursery by the forest range, Sendhwa for school students.

1 min

Adivasis On Edge!!! Still Miles To Go!!!

RTI activist reveals situation

1 min

Suicide case: BJP leader's bail plea rejected

ADJ Court Judge Sandeep Kumar Soni of Alot Court on Tuesday, rejected accused Rajesh Parmar's anticipatory bail plea in warehouse manager RD Sharma's suicide case.

1 min

No instructions issued to pay wages at increased rates

State executive president of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) Shailendra Singh Thakur, in a press note said that even after one month of stay on payment of revised rates of minimum wages being lifted by the Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court on December 3, 2024, no instructions have been issued by the state government for payment of wages at increased rates.

1 min

2 Held, Stolen Goods Worth Lakhs of Rupees Recovered

A band of burglars barged into a house in State Bank Colony under Kotwali police station in Lalitpur and made off with jewellery worth lakhs of rupees.

1 min

Beware Drunkards! Women Are Ready With Sticks To Welcome You

Beware drunkards! Before you create any ruckus, sticks of women will welcome you.

1 min

Pvt school operators to protest new recognition rules

Private school owners from across state will gather in Bhopal on January 10 to protest against changes made in recognition rules.

1 min

Minor girl jumps to death, FIR registered

Shahpura police registered a case against a youth for harassing a minor girl who jumped from the third floor of a building in November last year.

1 min

Cop enters mosque to check CCTV footage, loses shoes to thief

A man made off with the shoes of a police constable when he visited a mosque to conduct an investigation of a clash in Talaiya area on Wednesday morning.

1 min

Elderly Man Beaten to Death Over Petty Dispute

An elderly person was killed in a fight between two groups of the Mahaur community in the Tussipura area, Morena district.

1 min

Technical Education Dept Prepares New Policy

Ultimate Aim | To Futuristic Need Of Industries

1 min

Diggy Invites CM, Other BJP Leaders to Watch Jungle Satyagrah

Movie to be Screened at Mansarovar Auditorium on Jan 13

1 min

Theft at Jewellery Showroom, FIR Registered

Two women and a man had made off with ornaments from a jewellery showroom at DB Mall on December 15.

1 min

Bikers on trip to promote adventure & heritage tourism

The group also visited the Adivarta Tribal Museum, where they gained insights into the region's tribal lifestyle, art, and traditions

1 min

Villager's plaint that his wife has thrown him out of house stuns all

Another person Golu Saini complained against a private school where his children are studying

1 min

Outfits against UCC waste disposal to protest in Indore today

The organisations opposing disposal of the Union Carbide waste in Pithampur, on Wednesday decided to expand their protest outside the town, stating that its incineration will leave an adverse impact on the ecology and residents.

1 min

Married woman blackmails man, forces to pay hefty cash

A woman blackmailed her paramour with the help of her husband and brother and extorted a hefty sum from him.

1 min

Alok will always be an inspiration for theatre artistes

Bharat Bhavan, MPSD hold condolence meet, pay tributes to senior theatre actor Alok Chatterjee

1 min

300 girls informed about crimes against children

In a significant move to empower women and girls, the Indore Police team, under the 'Srijan' initiative, visited the Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Sirpur, located in the Chandan Nagar area on Wednesday.

1 min

Fire Breaks Out in Godown, Tanker Truck Filled with Chemical Gutted, One Burnt

Panic gripped SR Compound after a fire broke out in a godown and later the flames spread to a tanker truck filled with some chemical there on Wednesday evening.

1 min

CM Along With Family Offers Prayers At Banks Of Yamuna In Mathura

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav along with his family offered prayers at the banks of holy River Yamuna in Mathura on Wednesday night.

1 min

12 Current A/C Holders of Pvt Bank Lose Crores in OTP, User ID Scam

Action | Six Including 2 Relationship Managers Arrested

1 min

75 Youth from C'garh to Participate at National Youth Festival

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai extended his congratulations to the 75 youth selected to participate in the National Youth Festival, urging them to excel in their performances and contribute towards making Chhattisgarh a developed state while supporting India's vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

1 min

Diarrhea Outbreak, 45 Cases Found

A diarrhea outbreak has affected a large number of people in Garhsivni village, located 16 kilometers from the district headquarters, due to the consumption of contaminated water in Chhattisgarh.

2 mins

HC rejects writ petition against tax exemption for industries

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has dismissed the writ petition filed by Aavaj Dewangan, challenging the tax exemption granted to industries in the Birgaon Municipal Corporation area.

1 min

BJP to Launch "Constitution Pride Campaign" from Jan 11 to 25

The C'garh (BJP) is set to organize the \"Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan\" (Constitution Pride Campaign) from January 11 to 25, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution.

1 min

Kuturu IED explosion: Janpad member alleges, lost his constable brother due to violation of SOP, ROP

SPECIAL REPORT

1 min

Layout Approval for Construction Gets Costlier in C'garh

Offgrid

1 min

Bulldozers raze century-old Mission Hospital Complex

END OF LEASE | Building was still in use

1 min

Foxconn, Dixon urge govt to pay pending production subsidies

Foxconn Technology Group and Dixon Technologies India Ltd. are asking India to pay them billions of rupees in subsidies they think they are entitled to under the government's production incentives program, Bloomberg reported.

1 min

Proposed duty levy on steel imports could lead to steep price hike in 2025

Crisil report

1 min

Govt Revises Gold Import Data From April

Cuts Nov Figures By $5 Bn To $9.84 Bn

1 min

Sebi Modifies CRA Rules

Sebi has revised timelines for credit rating agencies (CRAs) to enhance the ease of doing business by introducing the term \"working days\" instead of \"days\" for compliance deadlines.

1 min

RBI Lifts Restrictions on Asirvad Micro Fin, DMI Fin

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday lifted the business restrictions placed on Asirvad Micro Finance and New Delhi-based DMI Finance with immediate effect.

1 min

GDP growth likely to be 6.3% in FY25: SBI report

Downward Bias | A tad lower than govt's estimates of 6.4%

1 min

Budget should focus on reduction in personal I-T, tax simplification: EY

The Budget is expected to focus on boosting private capex, tax simplification and reduction in personal income tax, particularly for the lower-income groups, to stimulate demand, EY India said.

1 min

MFIs seeks govt support to tide over challenges

Microfinance institutions (MFI) on Wednesday sought a dedicated funding mechanism in place and government support to tide over challenges in the sector.

1 min

Mkts settle marginally lower on muted GDP growth projection

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower in a volatile session on Wednesday, as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the earnings season amid lower economic growth projections.

1 min

US Congressman Garland challenges Biden administration's decision to investigate Adani

Challenging the decision of the Biden administration to investigate the activities of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, an influential Republican lawmaker has said such selective actions risk damaging critical alliances with key partners.

1 min

India Must Speed Up Hybrid Tech Adoption in Pulses, Oilseeds to Reduce Imports

India needs to accelerate adoption of hybrid technology in pulses and oilseeds to address production deficits, while acknowledging the challenges faced by farmers in implementing these advanced farm practices. Principal Secretary to Prime Minister PK Mishra said on Wednesday.

1 min

Rupee plunges 17 paise to settle at new record low of 85.91 against USD

The rupee extended its slide for the second straight session and declined 17 paise to hit a fresh record low of 85.91 against the US dollar on Wednesday amid higher crude oil prices and stronger American currency.

1 min

Adani Ports ranks among top 10 transportation, infra cos in S&P global list

APSEZ is now placed in the 97th percentile in the sector, improving from 96th percentile

1 min

LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana records over 50K registrations within one month of launch

Bima Sakhi Yojana of LIC has seen over 50,000 registrations within a month of its launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an initiative towards Viksit Bharat through women empowerment.

1 min

Titan's IRTH Bags Eyes ₹1K Cr Revenue by FY2027 With Expansion Plans

Tata Group firm Titan Company Ltd inaugurated its first exclusive brand store, IRTH, under its expansion plans in Chennai and aims to achieve a revenue target of Rs 1,000 crore by FY2027 from its IRTH and Fastrack bags business divisions, a top official said on Wednesday.

1 min

Paisalo Undertakes Transactions Worth Over ₹3,400 Crore in 2 Years

NBFC firm Paisalo Digital on Wednesday said it has serviced over 59 lakh customers by initiating transactions worth more than Rs 3,400 crore.

1 min

UB Suspends Beer Supply to TGBCL

United Breweries Ltd on Wednesday said it has decided to suspend supply of its beer to Telangana Beverages Corporation Ltd with immediate effect.

1 min

Laxmi Dental IPO to open next week with price band of ₹407-428 per share

OrbiMed-backed Laxmi Dental on Wednesday said it has fixed the price band at Rs 407-428 per share for Rs 698 crore initial public offer which will hit the markets for public subscription on January 13.

1 min

M&M Looks to Scale Up Auto Biz Globally; Eyes More Markets With New Models

Having consolidated its position in the domestic market, Mahindra & Mahindra is now looking at ways to expand its presence across international markets, as per a top company executive.

1 min

Securitisation Volume Surges 27% in 9 Months

Securitisation volume surged by around 27% year-on-year to Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the first nine months of the current financial year, supported by large issuances from private sector banks, according to a CRISIL report released on Wednesday.

1 min

Allana Consumer Products to Invest ₹300 cr on New Plant for French Fries, Frozen Potatoes

Allana Consumer Products Ltd plans to invest Rs 300 crore to set up manufacturing facilities for its foray into French fries and frozen potatoes market.

1 min

BP wins bid for ONGC's Mumbai High fields; Shell backs out

UK's BP Plc won a bid for ONGC's giant Mumbai High oil and gas field, offering to raise crude oil production by 44 per cent and natural gas by a staggering 89 per cent over a 10-year period, potentially changing the fortunes of the vintage field.

1 min

GMR Group Receives ₹6,300 Cr Investment From ADIA

GMR Group has received Rs 6,300 crore investment from Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADIA and the funds will help in reducing the debt of promoter group entity GMR Enterprises Pvt Ltd (GEPL).

1 min

The Rise of Data Centres: India's Digital Backbone Explained

India's data centre industry is witnessing exponential growth.

2 mins

Nifty forms trend reversal ‘hammer candle’

Till Nifty holds below 23800 zones, weakness could be seen towards 23600 while hurdles are placed at 23800 zones

2 mins

WR's Mumbai's 1st women-only maintenance team at Mahalaxmi Traction Substation

In a ground-breaking initiative that underscores the changing dynamics of society and the belief that success knows no gender, the Mumbai Suburban Traction (TRD) department of Western Railway has formed an exclusive all-women maintenance team.

1 min

Indigenous vehicles inducted for use by Indian Battalion deployed under UNIFIL

In a significant step towards promoting indigenous capabilities and strengthening operational efficiency, 62 Indian-manufactured vehicles are set to reach Lebanon for utilisation by the Indian contingent deployed in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

1 min

Hair today, gone tomorrow: Villages in Maha wake up to baldness

BULDHANA

1 min

Sheeshmahal vs Rajmahal

'I challenge you' P Sanjay Singh challenged BJP to allow media to visit PM's residence, says he owns expensive pens, 67 pairs of shows and diamond studded chandeliers worth Rs 200 crore

1 min

PM Modi, Naidu & Kalyan's Mega Roadshow in Vizag

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan held a huge roadshow here on Thursday evening.

1 min

AAP, Cong Fighting Separately Not Unnatural

Delhi Elections: A day after SP, Trinamool Cong backs AAP

1 min

'Vande Mataram' should be our National Anthem: Ramgiri Maharaj

Religious leader Ramgiri Maharaj has said that 'Vande Mataram' should be India's national anthem.

1 min

Madras HC expresses shock over alarming corruption in prisons

The Madras High Court has observed that offenses committed by jail officials are far more serious than those by convicts who have been thrown into prison.

1 min

Aligarh's Jama Masjid built on site of ancient temples, claims RTI activist; files petition

An RTI activist has filed a petition in a Civil Court in Aligarh, alleging that the Jama Masjid in the city had been constructed where Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu temples once stood.

1 min

JD (U) targets Tejashwi after his attack on Nitish's Pragati Yatra

JD (U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on Wednesday fired a salvo at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for the latter's criticism of chief minister Nitish Kumar's ongoing 'Pragati Yatra,' alleging that Tejashwi was suffering from mental bankruptcy.

1 min

Marathon Boy to Visit Ram Temple

An upper-kindergarten who ran all the way from Punjab and a man so rustic that he lives solely on cow milk are among the visitors to Ayodhya for the first anniversary of the Ram Temple consecration.

1 min

Calcutta HC orders police protection for rape victim

A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Wednesday, directed the state police to provide 24-hour protection to the woman, who had earlier this week approached the court accusing the local cops of a lackadaisical investigation into her complaint of gang-rape against three men, including a local Trinamool Congress leader.

1 min

SC Expresses Shock Over Bail Application Pending For 4 Yrs

The Supreme Court has expressed shock when it was told that the bail application of a murder accused has been pending before the Allahabad High Court for the past four years.

1 min

Transformer stolen, UP village in dark for weeks

Natives of Soraha village in Ughaiti area have been living without electricity for close to a month because of the theft of a 250 KVA power transformer.

1 min

Shivling Vandalised at Unnao Temple

A Shivling at the historic Bileshwar Mahadev temple in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district was found vandalised on Wednesday, sparking outrage among the locals.

1 min

Police Frustrate Maoists' Ops in Bihar, Seize IEDs, Huge Cache of Explosives

Bihar police on Wednesday foiled a major operation of the Maoists in Bihar's Gaya district after seizing a large quantity of landmines and raw materials.

1 min

UP govt to reclaim land taken under Waqf: Yogi

NO COMPROMISE | 'My government has amended Waqf Act and is actively investigating all occupied land'

2 mins

Sena Man 5th Accused Held in Kurmi Killing

Dilip Wagaskar Is Accused of Participating in the Conspiracy That Led to Kurmi's Brutal Murder

1 min

Beed murder: OBC activist slams Jarange

OBC activist Laxman Hake on Wednesday accused Maratha quota agitator Manoj Jarange and BJP MLA Suresh Dhas of demeaning the seriousness of the sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case.

1 min

Tatkare trying to lure Pawar's MPs to NDA

Following the disappointing results in the assembly election, there is speculation about the possibility of some NCP (SP) MPs supporting the NDA and potentially joining the faction led by Ajit Pawar.

1 min

Co-op society chief diverted ₹2,467cr: ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused businessman and chairman of Dnyanradha Multi-state Cooperative Society Ltd (DMCSL), Suresh Kute, of diverting funds amounting to Rs2,467 crore to various companies of the Kute group.

1 min

BMC mulls attaching fine to societies' property tax

FIRE COMPLIANCE | Civic body considers drastic measure to force housing societies to comply with safety regulations

2 mins

Babus in graft cases yet to be suspended

At least 173 officials booked in corruption cases are yet to be placed under suspension, statistics from the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) show.

1 min

Mundes now accused of massive land grab

In a fresh twist to the murder of Santosh Deshmukh, a prominent figure in Massajog village, state minister Dhananjay Munde could once again find himself in legal trouble.

1 min

Can person of below average intelligence not be a mother: HC

The woman has been diagnosed with 'borderline intellectual disability', with an IQ of 75

2 mins

Take precautions, no need to panic over HMPV

While the state government has assured that Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a seasonal virus, Indian Medical Association (IMA) national president Dr Dilip Bhanushali underscores the need for vigilance without creating undue panic.

2 mins

Global health initiative in Pune by USA's BIDMC

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Boston, USA—an affiliate of Harvard Medical School—has introduced an important global health initiative in India focused on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS).

1 min

3 Suspects Arrested for Robbery

Deccan police have arrested three suspects involved in robbing the people at Hanuman Tekdi, near Senapati Bapat Road for the last few months.

1 min

Mahindra Unveils Modern EV Facility in Chakan

Next-Gen Green Vehicles

1 min

Engineer loses palm

A 22-year-old engineer's palm was severed and another person was seriously injured after a man and a teenager attacked them with a machete over some minor argument in Pune city, police said on Tuesday.

1 min

HC to hear judge's pre-arrest bail plea

Satara's District and Sessions Judge Dhananjay Nikam (46) has approached the Bombay High Court for pre-arrest bail after being booked by the State Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs5 lakh to grant bail in a cheating case.

1 min

Three in Police Net for Builder's Kidnap, Murder

Pune Rural Police on Wednesday said they have solved the murder case of builder and government contractor Vitthal Sakharam Polekar (70), who was kidnapped and murdered on Nov 14 last year.

1 min

Punit Balan to support state judo players

Noted young entrepreneur and the president of the Punit Balan Group (PBG), Punit Balan, has extended his full support to meritorious sportspersons from Maharashtra.

1 min

Varsities Must Prepare for Future Challenges: Saoji

Bharati Vidyapeeth's vice-chancellor Vivek Saoji emphasized the need for universities to be prepared to face future challenges, such as the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI), rapid technological advancements, a changing educational environment, global competition and the increasing pace of obsolescence.

1 min

Man kills female BPO colleague

PUNE

1 min

Road works irk Wadgaonsheri

RESIDENTS' NIGHTMARE | Authorities aren't aware whether work is carried out by the head office or at the ward level

1 min

Goldi Solar & 3 Institutes to Train 600 Students

Goldi Solar, India's most quality-conscious solar brand, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SN Patel Institute of Technology, R. N. G. Patel Institute of Technology, and UKA Tarsadia University to nurture and develop industry-ready talent.

1 min

Velvet Airjet Machinery to debut at SITEX '25 in Surat

The country's largest man-made fibre (MMF) textile industry in Surat is set to make history with the launch of the revolutionary Velvet Airjet Machinery at the Surat International Textile Expo 2025 (SITEX).

1 min

Namo Shri Scheme Benefits 3.11L Mothers in 9 Months

The Gujarat government's \"Namo Shri\" scheme, launched statewide in April 2024, has emerged as a transformative initiative for pregnant and lactating mothers.

1 min

3 Killed, 4 Injured in Accident

The Mumbai-based family was returning from Ajmer after attending the Urs when their car was hit by a speeding vehicle from the back.

1 min

CM Okays ₹779Cr for Bridge Construction

Boosting Connectivity | Proposal to build major & minor bridges across 32 roads in the state to strengthen infra

1 min

Manubhai & Shah LLP Celebrates 50th Anniv

Manubhai & Shah LLP, an accounting firm, marked its 50-year milestone with a celebration in Ahmedabad on Friday.

1 min

GJC Seeks Budget Reforms for Sector

The gems & jewellery sector has sought for comprehensive budget reforms for the growth and global leadership.

2 mins

All Set for Vaikunta Ekadashi

Addressing a press conference on Wednesday at Annamayya Bhavan in Tirumala, TTD Chairman BR Naidu said that Hindus around the world are talking about seeing Vaikuntha Dwara.

1 min

AP Minister to Participate in Pravasa Bharatiya Meet at Bhubaneswar

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty, NRI Empowerment Kondapalli Srinivas is attending the 18th \"Pravasa Bharatiya Divas\" program being held in Bhubaneswar on Thursday and Friday i.e., 9th and 10th of January on behalf of the state government.

1 min

Dr. Krishna Ella Honoured with INSA India Fellowship for Innovations in Health Sector

Dr. Krishna Ella, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech International, has been awarded the prestigious India Fellowship by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) for 2025.

1 min

Kalyanaratham leaves Tirumala for Prayagraj

\"Srivari Kalyanaratham,\" vehicle left for Prayagraj Kumbh Mela from the temple in Tirumala on Wednesday.

1 min

Indian economy showing signs of recovery: Brickwork Ratings

Rural Demand and Agriculture: Strong agricultural performance due to favourable monsoon conditions has boosted rural incomes and consumption, contributing positively to overall economic activity

2 mins

Major reforms in Intermediate education on the anvil

AP Govt seeks suggestions till January 26, 2025

2 mins

AP Labour Minister Conducts Review Meet

A review meeting was held with the Labour and Insurance Medical Service (IMS) Departments at the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Andhra Pradesh Labour, Factories, Boilers, IMS Minister Vasamsetty Subhash.

1 min

B'luru voter count up by 4.2 lakh in a year

Bengaluru's voters have increased by 4.2 lakh from January 2024 to Monday, January 6, 2025, as announced by the election department of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), led by chief Tushar Girinath, who also serves as the District Election Officer.

1 min

MSIL forays into public tourism; Minister launches packages

Karnataka's Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil unveiled a range of travel packages on Wednesday, marking a milestone for Mysore Sales International Ltd (MSIL).

1 min

New Economy Policy: Min Seeks Feedback

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has on Tuesday sought feedback on India's first comprehensive Circular Economy Policy being developed by the state.

1 min

Six hardcore Naxalites surrender in Karnataka before CM Siddaramaiah

Six hardcore Naxalites on Wednesday surrendered before CM Siddaramaiah.

1 min

Tuition teacher caught after 44 days on the run

A tuition teacher was arrested after eloping with his minor student in Mandya two months ago, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

No politics behind postponed meeting of Karnataka Congress SC/ST leaders

DINNER MEET

2 mins

ED raids in BBMP due to squabbling in BJP

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday claimed that the ED raids in the 'Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike' was an outcome of infighting in the BJP.

1 min

'Facilitating Maoist surrender package to convert forest Naxals into urban ones'

Karnataka BJP General Secretary Sunil Kumar on Wednesday termed Karnataka state government facilitating the surrender of a group of six Maoists, as a \"package\" to convert forest Naxals into urban Naxals.

1 min

Gavaskar's lesson for players: Retire at peak, not when in decline

\"Retire when people ask why, not when they ask, why not?\" - Sunil Gavaskar

2 mins

Cracks widen in INDIA bloc as leadership disputes emerge

Opposition unity falters amid one-upmanship, electoral setbacks, and coalition tensions

4 mins

Biden shifts Israel, Egypt aid to Lebanon

The Joe Biden administration in its final days is shifting more than USD 100 million in military aid from Israel and Egypt to Lebanon as it tries to bolster a ceasefire agreement it helped mediate between Israel and Hezbollah.

1 min

Tibet quake: Cold enemy of survivors

RESCUERS SCRAMBLE | Experts say those trapped under rubble or shelterless for over 24 hrs will die of hypothermia in five to 10 hours even if uninjured as temperature drops to 18 degrees Celsius

2 mins

Imran offered house arrest deal, says sister

Several offers made with the suggestion that Imran Khan remain silent, says Aleema

1 min

Trump: All hell will break out if hostages are not freed

US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that \"all hell will break out in the Middle East\" if the hostages being held by Hamas are not released by Inauguration Day, January 20.

1 min

'Not a snowball's chance in hell' to join US: Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has hit back at Donald Trump's threat to use \"economic force\" to absorb Canada into the US, saying there isn't \"a snowball's chance in hell\" to join the two.

1 min

Protests Halt Pak Trade Route With China

Pakistan's critical trade route with China remained blocked for the fifth day on Tuesday as thousands of people continued their protests over chronic and prolonged power outages in the mountainous region of Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, media reported.

1 min

UK's Hindu Council Calls for National Probe

Sexual Grooming Gangs' Case

1 min

Hush Money Case: Block Sentencing, Trump to SC

President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to call off Friday's sentencing in his hush money case in New York.

1 min

AI Used to Plot Tesla Cybertruck Blast in Las Vegas, Outside Donald Trump's Hotel

The highly decorated soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI, including ChatGPT, to help plan the attack, Las Vegas police said Tuesday.

1 min

Injured Saim Ayub Likely to Be Part of Pak Provisional Squad

The Pakistani selectors have decided to name injured batter Saim Ayub in the provisional squad that will be sent to the International Cricket Council for the Champions Trophy beginning February 19.

1 min

Will Rahul, Shami Make the Cut?

CT Squad Dilemmas| A balancing act between youth, experience and fitness

1 min

Konstas opens up on Kohli encounter

MCG Clash to Mutual Respect

1 min

Prannoy, Malvika in pre-quarters of Malaysia Open

India's number two shuttler HS Prannoy and rising shuttler Malvika Bansod advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open after winning their respective men's and women's singles opening round matches here on Wednesday.

1 min

PCB shifts ODI tri-series to Karachi, Lahore; dismisses delay in renovation

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday moved the ODI tri-series, also involving South Africa and New Zealand, from Multan to Karachi and Lahore, dismissing the talks about a delay in renovation work at those venues ahead of next month's Champions Trophy.

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No boycott of Afghanistan tie

ECB CHIEF GOULD TAKES A FIRM STANCE

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Nangmo Records Fastest Goal in Ice Hockey League History

Namhail Nangmo created history today by scoring the fastest goal (in 15 seconds) ever recorded in the Ice Hockey League, setting a new benchmark in the sport.

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Bumrah reigns supreme as No 1 in Test rankings

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah continued to reign supreme at the top of the bowlers' chart with a career-best rating of 908 in the latest ICC Test Rankings, released on Wednesday.

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NZ Outclass Lanka With Dominant All-Round Display

New Zealand secured the ODI series over Sri Lanka with a commanding 113-run win in Hamilton on Wednesday, with one game still to follow.

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Guptill Retires From International Cricket

New Zealand batter Martin Guptill on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket, though the 38-year-old will continue to play in the T20 leagues around the world.

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Hansini Emerges Youngest U19 National Champion

Promising 15-year-old Hansini M of Tamil Nadu became the youngest-ever champion in the Under-19 category at the Interstate Junior and Youth National Championship here on Wednesday.

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Min Gadkari to flag off India's first HCNG BAJA Buggy

A Legacy of Transformation From its modest beginnings in 2007 with just 27 teams, BAJA SAEINDIA has grown into a prestigious, multi-category competition featuring: M-Baja (IC Engine Powered); E-Baja (Battery Powered); H-Baja (Hydrogen-CNG Hybrid); A-Baja (Autonomous Vehicles)

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SAI CRC judokas shine with 16 medals

Local Sports

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SCG track rated 'satisfactory', others shine with 'very good' rating

BGT: Unique Australian pitches spark thrilling series

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Pancreatitis Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Foods to eat if you have pancreatitis

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Can Vitamin A Deficiency Cause Blindness?

What is vitamin A?

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Health benefits of bergamot essential oil

Bergamot essential oil is one of the best essential oils known to elevate mood and alleviate stress, depression and anxiety.

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Spotting Jon Snow

Yashaswini Dayama's acting CV includes Dear Zindagi (2016), Adulting (2018), Phobia (2016), Zindaginama (2024) and Bandish Bandits (Season 2, 2024). The role which left a lasting memory of her in everyone's mind was in Delhi Crime, where she plays Shefali Shah's daughter, along with portraying Jackie, Alia Bhatt's best friend in Dear Zindagi.

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10th Ajanta-Ellora International Film

The 10th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival, is set to take place from January 15 to 19, 2025 at PVR INOX, Prozone Mall, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Several national and international artistes are to grace the festival

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Fateh Day 1 tickets at Rs 99

Sonu Sood also revealed that the film's profit would be donated to charity

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Will Champions Trophy be moved out of Pak?

WITH ONLY 40 DAYS TO GO, STADIUMS IN SAD STATE

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Vande Bharat Earns Rs 23L Without Moving An Inch

AFTER GARNERING RS 20L FOR MUM-AHMEDABAD TRIP

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Sports ministry interfering in national federations

IOA CHIEF'S STRONGLY-WORDED MISSIVE TO MANDAVIYA

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