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West Bengal Team Win Divyang Cricket Tournament

West Bengal Divyang cricket team won 'Atal Ajit Memorial Divyang Cricket Tournament' by defeating the team from Bihar in a thrilling match played at Jay Narayan Inter College ground on Monday.

CM's Supervision Shaping Digital Mahakumbh

Geographic maps of the land. These surveys resulted in the preparation of high-resolution maps, GIS-based layers, and geo-referenced CAD files with an accuracy of 0.5 cm.

Commoners to be invited to attend events at Angad Tila

While commoners will be able to attend events at Angad Tila, entry to other places in the Ram Janmabhoomi will be restricted to the VIPs. The three-day events will begin on January 11.

Educationists From Across India To Converge At Gyan Mahakumbh

Apart from the religious activities to be undertaken in Mahakumbh, a Gyan Mahakumbh will also be organised by RSS-affiliated organisation Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas from January 10 onwards in Sector 8 of the mela area.

Dedicated Entry-Exit Routes For Mela At Prayagraj Stns

In preparation for the Mahakumbh Mela, the Prayagraj Railway Division has introduced dedicated entry and exit routes at all stations to ensure smooth handling of the massive crowd expected.

UP braces for cold days, dense fog as winter tightens grip

The winter made its presence felt with telling effect on the second last day of the year as residents of Lucknow woke up to overcast conditions and the day temperature dropped to 15.2 degrees Celsius (5.9 degrees Celsius below normal) on Monday.

AAP Promises ₹18k/Month for Priests if Voted to Power

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a ₹18,000 monthly honorarium for Hindu and Sikh priests if the party returns to power.

Inconsistent bounce can make it tricky for India

India might be in for a very difficult chase on a track which is offering inconsistent bounce with deliveries bowled from back of length coming at stump height, Australia's top scorer Marnus Labuschagne said on Sunday.

Bumrah gives India a shot at win, but Oz lead by 333

Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah unleashed more destructive bowling but Australia stubbornly battled back to reach 228-9 on Sunday, leading by 333 runs in an absorbing fourth Test.

Rabada Unlikely Batting Star As SA Edge Pak On Thrilling Day 4

CENTURION: Kagiso Rabada turned batting hero as he and Marco Jansen took South Africa to a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday.

Djokovic Says Players Kept In The Dark Over Doping Cases

Novak Djokovic expressed his frustration at being \"kept in the dark\" about world number one Jannik Sinner's doping case, saying in Brisbane on Sunday that it was not a good look for tennis.

Osaka says she will not hang around if results don't come

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she won't \"hang around\" in tennis if her results fail to match her high expectations.

Koneru Humpy Clinches Historic Women's Rapid Chess World Title

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion here on Sunday.

Foodgrain output to hit new peak in 2025 as farm sector eyes 4% growth

India is poised to achieve new heights in foodgrain production in 2025, driven by favourable monsoon, though significant challenges persist in pulses and oilseeds production as the country's agricultural sector shows signs of robust recovery.

GDP to grow at 6.5-6.8% in FY25 on domestic consumption: Deloitte

Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.5-6.8% this fiscal and slightly higher between 6.7-7.3% in FY2026, boosted by domestic consumption, Deloitte said on Sunday.

Investors shrug off muted growth in IT services cos

Are investors of the country's five largest IT services companies getting ahead of themselves?

DGTR Seeks PVC Paste Resin Duty Hike on China, 5 Others

The commerce ministry has recommended imposition of an anti-dumping duty of up to $707 per tonne on imports of PVC paste resin, used to make artificial leather and other technical textiles' products, from six countries, including China, for five years, with an aim to guard domestic producers.

India's Exports to Australia Up 64.4% in Nov

India's exports to its trade agreement partner Australia rose 64.4% year-on-year to $643.7 million in November on account of healthy growth in sectors such as textiles, chemicals and agricultural products, according to the commerce ministry data.

Consumer goods cos dial up rural hiring

India's consumer goods companies are on a hiring spree to cater to the emerging clout of the rural buyer, who has been the sector's saving grace this year amid rising material costs, shrinking margins, and increasing competition.

CII seeks excise duty cut in fuel, hike in min wages

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has suggested excise duty cuts in petrol and diesel and a hike in key minimum wages in the upcoming Union budget to boost consumption amid high inflation.

Georgia's New President Sworn In Amid Political Showdown

Georgia inaugurated a far-right governing party loyalist as president on Sunday, escalating a political showdown moments after his pro-EU predecessor declared herself the \"only legitimate president\".

Dolan, HBO founder who built Cablevision, dies at 98

Charles Dolan, the pay-television pioneer who won the first cable-TV franchise in Manhattan, founded Home Box Office Inc. and later built Cablevision Systems Corp. into the fifth-largest US cable company, has died. He was 98.

North Korea calls for 'toughest' US strategy

North Korea will launch its \"toughest\" ever strategy to counter the United States, state media said on Sunday, reporting on a key year-end party meeting overseen by leader Kim Jong Un.

Air Canada flight lands, catches fire; all safe

An Air Canada flight coming from St. John's city on Newfoundland Island had a rough landing at the Halifax airport in Goffs in Nova Scotia province that saw the aircraft skid down the runway and part of it catching fire.

Trump Sides With Musk in Right-Wing Row Over H1-B

Donald Trump weighed in on Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country.

Croatia Elects President As Incumbent Looks Favourite

Croatians cast their votes on Sunday to elect a new president, with the outspoken incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing set to come out on top according to opinion polls.

Grief and shock grip families at South Korea's Jeju Air crash site

Many of the passengers, who were all Korean nationals except for two Thais, had been returning home after their winter holidays.

HP: Four Guides Booked For Violating Trekking Orders

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Prime minister who let his actions speak

Manmohan Singh was a man of few words, and he uttered those precious few words very softly. Opponents used this to paint him as weak, but there are enough instances to the contrary

Gender Sensitive Policing Needed

Handling of the Anna University sexual assault underscores the gaps in tackling such crimes