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CM orders inquiry into error in tablet money transfers

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is believed to have ordered an inquiry into the alleged diversion of government money meant for student tablets to other accounts, sources at Nabanna claimed.

Injury concerns for Australia's pace attack ahead of BGT series

Having thrown his hat into the ring as a viable pace bowling option for Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy after he wreaked havoc against the India A team on Thursday, Michael Neser sustained a hamstring injury on the back of his fiery new ball spell in Melbourne.

Grand celebrations on menu as Indian hockey's fairytale enters centenary year

It was 99 years ago, on November 7, 1925, when a national body for hockey was formed in Gwalior, and as Indian hockey approaches the 100th year, Hockey India on Thursday announced a year-long celebration, marked by the relaunch of the Hockey India League (HIL) after a seven-year pause and the launch of a Women's HIL.

Neser, Webster shine as Australia dominate India A in 2nd unofficial Test

Michael Neser and Beau Webster helped Australia A dominate over India A as Day 1 ended on Thursday in the ongoing second unofficial Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Tahuhu, Rana, Poonam released by their respective teams ahead of 2025 WPL auction

Sneh Rana, Poonam Yadav and Lea Tahuhu are among the big names released by their respective Women's Premier League (WPL) franchises ahead of the auction in the lead-up to the third season, in early 2025.

India's limited over stars gear up for T20I series against South Africa

Young brigade led by Suryakumar Yadav aims to continue momentum in limited overs cricket

Japan, China reach Bihar for women's ACT

Former Asian Games gold medalist Japan and Paris Olympic Games silver medalist China arrived here on Thursday ahead of the Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024.

ISL: Top placed Bengaluru FC aim to boost lead against in-form North-East

Bengaluru FC will aim to increase their lead at the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) points table when they host in-form NorthEast United FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Friday.

Arteta slams penalty calls in Arsenal's loss to Inter Milan

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expressed his criticism to the penalty calls 1-0 defeat away to Inter Milan in the Champions League and insisted on the dominance his side showed against one of the best teams in Europe.

Kiran George marches into Korea Masters quarterfinals

Indian shuttler Kiran George defeated third seed Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei to move into the men's singles quarterfinals at the Korea Masters, a BWF Super 300 badminton tournament, here on Thursday.

PKL Season 11: U Mumbai coach Mazandarani heaps praise on young raider Ajit Chavan after fourth victory

U Mumbai is one of the in-form teams in Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) with Ajit Chavan emerging among the best performers for them so far -- which has come in for special praise from head coach Gholamreza Mazandarani.

Champions League: Inter beat Arsenal; boost for Barca, Bayern

Inter Milan, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Atletico de Madrid win respective matches to move closer to next stage

Abhay Firodia, at 80, Still Out On a New Forceful Mission

His personal net worth is estimated to be well above $4.4 billion, and he is certainly one of the richest Indian billionaires.

Market erases gains, snaps two-day winning run amid selling

The Sensex was down 836.34 points or 1.04 per cent at 79,541.79, and the Nifty was down 284.70 points or 1.16 per cent at 24,199.30.

DPIIT completes activities under Special Campaign 4.0 for institutionalising Swachhata

The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) has successfully completed various activities under Special Campaign 4.0 for institutionalizing Swachhata and minimizing pendency in the Government.

PHDCCI delegation submits recommendation to Finance Ministry on Budget 2025

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) on Thursday interacted with Sanjay Malhotra, Revenue Secretary and his team on Pre-Budget Memorandum for 2025-26.

MLMML crosses 2 lakh sales, curates unique loyalty programme for customers

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), an arm of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M), has now come up with a new Loyalty Programme, UDAY NXT, for its customers, following crossing the landmark of 2 lakh commercial vehicles sales.

Canara HSBC Life Insurance introduces India Manufacturing Fund

Canara HSBC Life Insurance on Thursday announced the introduction of India Manufacturing Fund to its ULIP range.

India's Gen Z prefers renting a place to owning a home: Report

As Baby Boomers, Gen X and millennials prefer to buy homes in India, Gen Z shows a notable difference and lean towards renting a place, according to a report on Thursday.

How travel boosts emotional resilience in seniors

Travel is therapeutic, especially for seniors, as it offers a distinctive opportunity to break away from their routine lives.

How can humanity regulate AI?

I have been asked this question a lot. Should artificial intelligence (AI) be regulated? And how do we, as humanity, do it effectively without sacrificing the colossal and momentous benefits it brings?

Tribute to the father of symphony in Hindustani classical music

On 29 October this year, a musical tribute was held to honor Timirbaran Bhattacharya, the father of Indian symphony in Hindustani classical music.

Joe Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss

Joe Biden's name wasn't on the ballot, but history will likely remember Kamala Harris' resounding defeat as his loss too.

Global leaders congratulate Trump but his victory looks set to roil the world again

The verdict of U.S. voters was more decisive than most pollsters and pundits had predicted.

50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia

Around 50 European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, were reassessing their trans-Atlantic relations at a summit Thursday in the hope that Donald Trump's second U.S. presidency will avoid the strife of his first administration.

Trump's return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown

\"Build the Wall\" was Donald Trump's rally cry in 2016, and he acted on his promise by tapping military budgets for hundreds of miles of border wall with Mexico.

GOP takes Senate; control of House hangs in balance

'Republicans are poised to have unified government in the White House, Senate and House,' Speaker Johnson said

Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

Faced with a sweeping rejection by American voters, Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump on Wednesday and encouraged supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country.

Australia proposes age limit of 16 to use social media

The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance.

European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record, again

For the second year in a row, Earth will almost certainly be the hottest it's ever been.