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Warrant of arrest issued against Robin Uthappa in PF case

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) functioning under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India has written a letter to the Bengaluru police seeking assistance in issuing an arrest warrant against former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, sources confirmed on Saturday.

People will give befitting reply to Modi govt if TN is not accorded its legitimate rights, says Stalin

If the BJP-led Union government fails to correct its course and continues to deny Tamil Nadu its legitimate rights, the people of the state will once again give a befitting reply at the appropriate time, Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin warned on Saturday, accusing the BJP of turning parliamentary democracy into a farce.

BRS MLAs will resign if Congress proves 24-hour power claim: KTR

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K. T. Rama Rao on Saturday told the Telangana State Assembly that all BRS MLAs will resign if the Congress government proves that it is supplying 24-hour electricity to farmers or that it has waived loans of all farmers.

Tea association welcomes FDA ruling on tea as a 'healthy beverage'

The ITA called the development a pivotal moment for the tea industry

T'gana CM slams Allu Arjun over stampede

The matter was raised in the Assembly by AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi

Bengal cops get clues about passport racket kingpin's network of Bangladeshi agents

West Bengal Police, probing the fake passport racket in the state, claimed to have got specific information about its kingpin Samaresh Biswa's network of Bangladeshi agents.

Sikkim highlights key issues at NEC's 72nd plenary meeting in Agartala

The 72nd Plenary Meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC) was held today in Agartala under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Over 2,000 cases of violence against Hindus, other minorities in B'desh

Nearly 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported in Bangladesh till 8 December, according to Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh.

GST on rice kernels slashed, no hike in tax for salted popcorn: FM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the Goods and Services Tax Council has approved the reduction of GST on rice kernels to 5 per cent, exempted life-saving gene therapy from tax, and extended the GST exemption for parts used in manufacturing surface-to-air missiles (SAM).

PM in Kuwait to deepen ties with Gulf nation

This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait

Congress to hold nationwide protest against Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

The Congress on Saturday announced plans to hold a nationwide protest over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar on 24 December.

India to host Para Athletics World Championships 2025

The world's largest single Para sport event will take place from 26 September to 5 October 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which will also host a World Para Athletics Grand Prix for the first time next March.

Rewind 2024: India's bittersweet campaign in Paris-Olympics & Paralympics

Last minute preparations, exposure camps abroad, TOPs funding, overlooking administrative mess-ups to pick the crème de la crème of Indian sports for the biggest show on earth that unfolded in Paris three years after Covid-19 pushed the Tokyo edition of the Olympics by a year.

World Tennis League: Nagal shines as TSL Hawks win

India's top singles player Sumit Nagal came up with a fine performance in doubles as TSL Hawks, after a dramatic Super Shootout loss in the opener, bounced back in style to defeat the HonorFX Eagles 21-14 in Match 3 of the World Tennis League Season 3 at the iconic Etihad Arena here on Friday.

Oz replace McSweeney with Konstas; Richardson recalled

Australia make changes to squad for last two Tests of Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India

What stands out was Ashwin wanting to evolve all the time, says Ravi Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said that the recently-retired Ravichandran Ashwin's constant drive to evolve was one of the reasons that made him stand out.

Kalinga Lancers defender Sanjay looking forward to HIL

India and Kalinga Lancers defender Sanjay Rana is excited to play for the defending champions in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season, commencing on 28 December.

Hockey India League to open with star-studded ceremony

The much-awaited Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 is set to return in grand style, beginning with an extravagant opening ceremony at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela scheduled to take place ahead of the opening match on 28 December.

Liverpool coach Slot is a 'fan' of Tottenham's Postecoglou

Tottenham Hotspur moved into the semifinals of the Carabao Cup with a 4-3 victory over Manchester United on Friday (IST) following which they were drawn to face Liverpool in the next stage, the side they face in the Premier League on Sunday.

Mumbai host Chennaiyin, aim to jump to third spot

Mumbai City FC will aim to rise to the third spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) points table when they host Chennaiyin FC at the Mumbai Football Arena on Saturday.

ISL: Jamshedpur eye league double against East Bengal

Jamshedpur FC will aim to register their first-ever league double over East Bengal FC when they face off in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

Carabao Cup: Newcastle fancy their chances vs Arsenal, Reds face Spurs

Newcastle looking forward to 'difficult' semifinal against Arsenal, defending champions Liverpool eye 2nd consecutive title

MSME parks to come up in 14 districts: Minister Mallik

Odisha will soon become a blue economy of South East Asia with the focus on port-based industrialization. MSME parks will be established in 14 districts and big industries will be asked to source from local MSMEs, said Ministers at a Business Conclave organized by the Rourkela Chamber of Commerce and Industries (RCCI) here on Friday.

Dy CM Parida reaches out to PVTG Bonda tribe

All PVTG Bonda women to get Subhadra aid, additional Rs 50,000 for AWAZ Additional Rs 50,000 house building assistance

Three arrested for gang raping a minor

The Udit Nagar police have arrested three persons in a case of gang rape of a minor girl.

'Team work & resolve helped India win hockey quarterfinals in Paris'

The bronze medal-winning Indian hockey team at the Paris Olympics had suffered a blow when defender Amit Rohidas received a red card with three-quarters of the vital quarterfinal match against Great Britain remaining.

Odisha poised towards a resilient agricultural future: Dy. CM Singh Deo

Odisha is poised to lead the way in inclusive and sustainable agricultural reforms for a resilient agricultural future where every farmer can thrive, said Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Friday.

Assam CM accuses Cong of inciting violence in Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress leaders of attempting to provoke unrest in Guwahati by orchestrating an incident to gain political mileage.

BJP MP gifts '1984' bag to Priyanka Gandhi

In a move aimed at casting doubts over her priorities in supporting a cause, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was gifted a bag 'symbolising the 1984 anti-Sikh riots' by BJP MP Aprajita Sarangi on Friday.

Indian Army to receive K9 VAJRA-T artillery under ₹7,628 crore contract

The Ministry of Defence has signed a 7,628.70 crore contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for the procurement of 155 mm/52 calibre K9 VAJRA-T self-propelled tracked artillery guns for the Indian Army.