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Jasprit Bumrah: India's most reliable workhorse during BGT 2024-25

Jasprit Bumrah is one of those fast bowlers who come along once in a generation. The pace maestro has taken the art of seam bowling to a different stratosphere altogether, prompting comparisons with some of the legends of yesteryears.

Bowlers put Aussies in front after another Indian batting collapse

The visitors' top order batters failed to fire once again as the hosts wrested the initiative

Opelka upsets Djokovic in Brisbane International, reaches semifinals

American player Reilly Opelka earned one of the biggest victories of his career on Friday at the Brisbane International as he upset top seed Novak Djokovic, who was aiming to win his 100th tour-level title.

Man City has to think about De Bruyne's future: Guardiola

With Kevin de Bruyne entering the final six months of his contract at Manchester City, head coach Pep Guardiola has claimed the club has to think about the Belgian's future as he is now allowed to explore his options and talk with foreign clubs over pre-contract agreements.

Newcastle hoping to continue winning streak vs Tottenham

Newcastle United, who are on a five-game winning streak, are flying through a treacherous round of fixtures and after having won 0-2 against Manchester United, they will face Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday before hosting Arsenal in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

United Cup: Czechia beat Italy, to meet USA in semis

Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac led Czechia into the semifinals of the United Cup after beating Italy 2-1 in their quarterfinal here on Friday.

Jamshedpur FC hoping to ride home momentum against Bengaluru FC

Hosts face formidable challenge as in-form former champions chase league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant

ISL: FC Goa, Odisha FC Aim to Continue Unbeaten Runs

Both FC Goa and Odisha FC will aim to maintain their respective unbeaten streaks when they meet in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

Three Poachers Arrested

The forest officials of South Wildlife Division of Similipal tiger reserve arrested three persons under Wildlife Protection Act-1972 when they attempted to kill wildlife in the tiger reserve on Friday by setting snares and traps.

RSP Logs Record-Breaking Performance in 2024

Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), concluded the calendar year 2024 with a string of remarkable achievements, demonstrating its best-ever performance in key production areas for any calendar year.

Minor brother & sister shot at

Unknown miscreants fired at two minor children (brother and sister) on Thursday night while the two were asleep at home in village Bhangamunda under Kishorenager police station.

Preparations in full swing for Adivasi Mela

Preparations for the state-level Adivasi Mela 2025 have begun creating the illusion of a tribal village in the city.

Govt guarantee of Rs 17,500 cr for OSCSC to avail bank loan

Bringing much-needed relief to farmers, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday declared the unseasonal rainfall of December as a natural disaster.

Daylight heist at Manappuram Finance branch in Sambalpur

In a daring daylight bank heist, a gang of armed robbers decamped from the Manappuram Finance branch in Sambalpur with 30 kg of gold and cash on Friday after threatening and tying up the employees at gunpoint.

Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati sworn in as Governor of Odisha

Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati was administered the oath as the Governor of Odisha at Raj Bhawan here on Friday.

India's Smartphone Market to Cross $50 Billion in Value This Year: Report

India's smartphone market is projected to cross $50 billion in value by 2025, driven by the ongoing trend of premiumization and thrust on local manufacturing, a report showed on Friday.

Govt Amends Foreign Trade Policy To Give Stakeholders A Say In Decisions

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the amendment in the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 to make it necessary to hold consultations with stakeholders to seek views, suggestions, comments or feedback from relevant stakeholders, including exporters and industry experts concerning the formulation or amendment of the Foreign Trade Policy.

80 Per Cent Of Health Insurance Policyholders Believe There're Intentional Delays In Claims: Report

Over 80 per cent of the health insurance policyholders believe that there are delays in claims which are intentional, designed to pressure policyholders into accepting lower claim amounts.

Bears Take Charge Of Market Amid Selling In IT, Pharma & Banking

The Bank Nifty Index Opened On A Slightly Negative Note

DPIIT and Startup Policy Forum join hands to empower Indian startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has formed a landmark partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to establish India as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Employment in Indian manufacturing sector up for 10th month in a row

Not only did employment in the Indian manufacturing sector increase for the 10th month in a row during December, but also the rate of job creation quickened to the fastest in four months, according to a new report.

Finance Ministry launches 'Baanknet' portal to aid PSBs recovery

Department of Financial Services (DFS) Secretary M Nagaraju launched the revamped e-auction portal 'Baanknet'.

India Sees Office Leasing Volume at Record 89 Million Square Feet in 2024

India's office sector saw an unprecedented 89 million square feet (MSF) of gross leasing volume (GLV) across the top eight cities in 2024, according to a report on Friday.

UP govt tops in resolving public grievances in the country

The Uttar Pradesh government has achieved a historic milestone by resolving over 6,08,617 public grievances during Good Governance Week 2024, securing the top position in the nation.

HC rejects SP MP's plea in Sambhal violence case

Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Burke has suffered a major setback in connection with the violence that took place during the survey in Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid on 24 November when Allahabad High Court refused to quash an FIR registered against him.

'References to Sanatan evoking baffling reactions is painful'

Jagdeep Dhankhar said everyone on the planet must have the right of expression

UP: Life Imprisonment for 28 Convicts in Chandan Gupta Murder Case

A special NIA court has sentenced 28 convicts to life imprisonment for the murder of ABVP worker Chandan Gupta, who was killed during the Kasganj riots on January 26, 2018, while participating in a Tiranga Yatra.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh Refutes Cong Claims, Defends Apology Amidst Crisis

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has clarified that his recent apology for the ongoing unrest in the state was directed towards victims of the conflict, not towards those he termed as \"terrorists.\"

Russian and Indian routes to relevance

The global order is undergoing a profound transformation marked by power shifts, technological advancements, supply chain disruptions and the fragmentation of traditional alliances.

Barrier to growth

SIR, I refer to the article 'Taxation Gone Awry' by Devendra Saksena. (Dec. 31). The growing disparity between GST collections and progressive direct taxes highlights a structural anomaly in India's tax system.