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CM Yogi pitches for Yoga and Ayurveda for holistic health

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, underscored the importance of Yoga, Ayurveda, and the Nath sect in enhancing physical health, spiritual growth, and overall well-being.

CM Orders Strict Action Against Land Mafias

Gorakhpur

A 'world' in search of peace looks up to Hindu way of life

From the ancient past to the modern ages, the charm of the Hindu way of life inspired and caught the attention of people across the globe.

UP STF Nabs 2 Solvers During Territorial Army Exam in Ayodhya

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested two members of a solver gang who were caught 'cheating' in the Territorial Army General Duty Clerks and Tradesmen Recruitment written examination by using an electronic call receiver device at the Dogra Regiment Centre, Ayodhya.

After Paush Purnima, focus shifts to first Amrit Snan today

A festive ambience was palpable in the 13 Akhadas as sadhus gave final touches to preparations for the first Amrit Snan (earlier known as Shahi Snan) to be performed by them at Sangam on Makar Sankranti on the second day of the Mahakumbh-2025 at Prayagraj on Tuesday.

Day 1: 250 People Lost in Crowd, Reunited With Their Families

Mahakumbh Nagar

Transgender high priest leads members of trans community to take holy dip

In a significant step towards fostering acceptance for the transsexual community in the realm of religion, Swami Kaushaliyanand Giri aka Tina Ma, Maha Mandaleshwar (Uttar Pradesh) of Kinnar Akhada and member of Uttar Pradesh Kinnar Welfare Board, led a large group of her disciples and members of the trans community in a holy dip in the Ganga near Sangam, on the occasion of Paush Purnima on Monday.

Kalpvas: A Month Devoted to Austerity, Performing Rituals Begins

The Mahakumbh celebrations began on Paush Purnima with a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj, where millions of devotees have gathered. The sacred tradition of Kalpvas (austerity) also commenced alongside the festivities.

Visas Crucial to Strengthening India-US Ties, Says Garcetti

Outgoing American ambassador Eric Garcetti on Monday highlighted the importance of visas and people-to-people contacts in strengthening India-US ties at a time when president-elect Donald Trump's administration is expected to bring in stricter immigration policies.

Aggressive Sabalenka storms on as rain mars Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka powered past Sloane Stephens to begin her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open crown Sunday with Zheng Qinwen and Casper Ruud also winning as storms caused havoc on day one of the Grand Slam.

Nishikori wins epic then reveals he almost quit

Japanese veteran Kei Nishikori admitted Sunday he almost quit tennis last year after lengthy battles with injury, but the dream of playing at the Australian Open kept him going.

Man City Captain Walker Wants To Leave, Says Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said on Saturday that club captain Kyle Walker has asked to leave the English champions to explore opportunities abroad.

Manchester City hit Salford for eight, Liverpool cruise into FA Cup 4th round

Manchester City dashed the dreams of Salford's former Manchester United star owners with an 8-0 FA Cup rout on Saturday, while Liverpool cruised into the fourth round with a 4-0 victory over Accrington Stanley.

Draw specialists Juventus held by derby rivals Torino

Juventus were held to yet another draw on Saturday after a spiky local derby at Torino ended 1-1, while Atalanta's goalless stalemate at Udinese denied them top spot in Serie A.

Nobel Hygiene eyes ₹200 cr funding

Nobel Hygiene, a maker of diapers, maternity pads and other such products, is in talks to raise ₹150-200 crore in a funding round led by investment arm of Neo Asset Management, three people familiar with the matter told Mint.

Quick Comm Surge Sends DMart Ready Stores Reeling

The instant commerce avalanche has caught Avenue Supermarts Ltd's DMart Ready stores off-guard, forcing India's largest listed retailer to shutter many of these pick-up points and shift focus to the home delivery space.

FPIs Withdraw ₹22,194 Cr in Jan

Foreign investors have withdrawn ₹22,194 crore from Indian equities this month, driven by expectations of a weak earnings season, a steady rise in the US dollar, and concerns over tariff war during Donald Trump's presidency.

India's Coal Import Rises 2% to 182 MT During Apr-Nov Period

Coking Coal Import Was at 36.93 MT During Apr-Nov Period, Down Against 37.97 MT Recorded in the Year-Ago Period

Indiabulls Real Estate-Embassy Group merger gets NCLAT nod

In a major relief to Indiabulls Real Estate (IBREL) and Embassy Group, the appellate tribunal NCLAT has sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation to merge both the real estate firms after setting aside the NCLT order stalling the process.

Sebi May Revise ₹500 Cr Derivative Exposure Limit

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) may revise the ₹500-crore exposure or open interest limit each in index futures and options introduced for institutional investors—foreign portfolio investors and mutual funds—after the covid-19 outbreak in March 2020.

Govt to revamp revival framework for MSMEs

Restructuring loans for small businesses isn't as commonplace as for larger firms

Say no to Scholz: Elon Musk ahead of snap elections

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called on the people of Germany to \"say no\" to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Bangladesh's Yunus Asks UK to Probe Graft Scandal of Hasina's Niece

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for an investigation into the properties of British minister Tulip Siddiq and her family, indicating that they may have acquired them through unlawful means during her aunt Sheikh Hasina's tenure as Bangladesh premier, reports said on Sunday.

Seoul Intel Confirms Ukraine Captured 2 North Korean Soldiers

South Korea's intelligence service on Sunday backed up Ukraine's account of having captured two wounded North Korean soldiers in Russia, after Kyiv said they were being questioned.

LA Wildfire Toll Rises Amid Fierce Winds

Firefighters on the ground used hoses in an attempt to beat back leaping flames as thick smoke blanketed the chaparral-covered hillsides

Canada's Anand Rejects Trudeau Successor Role

Indo-Canadian Cabinet Minister Anita Indira Anand announced on Saturday that she will not be a participant in the race for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Party.

Special counsel in Trump cases exits US Dept of Justice

Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed to investigate Donald Trump for his alleged effort to overturn results of the 2020 election, has left the US Department of Justice, prosecutors said on Saturday in a court filing.

HMPV Cases Declining in North China: Official

The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said on Sunday, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic.

Cong says BJP flouting model code of conduct ahead of polls

The Congress has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders of violating the model code of conduct that is in place for the urban local body elections, and asked the election commission to take action against them.

Croatia's Populist Prez Poised to Win

Croatians began casting ballots on Sunday in a presidential runoff where the incumbent Zoran Milanovic appears set to win a second term, in what would be a blow to the scandal-hit governing party.