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Post Office Passport Seva Kendras in Bengal under security agencies' scanner

Some employees of Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) in bordering districts of West Bengal were under the scanner of security and intelligence agencies in connection with arranging fake Indian documents, including passports, for Bangladeshi infiltrators.

Pakistani mortar shell recovered near India-Bangladesh border in Dinhata

A Pakistani mortar shell was recovered near the India-Bangladesh border, creating a sensation in the area.

'This will be my last day': Ashwin drops retirement bombshell after Gabba draw

Moments after the rain-marred Brisbane Test ended in a draw, India's star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday shocked the cricketing world by announcing his immediate retirement from international cricket, midway through the Border-Gavaskar series.

India, China discuss resumption of Kailash Yatra, border peace

India and China on Wednesday decided to give \"positive directions\" for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers and border trade, during the visit of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval to Beijing.

Cong can't hide their insults of Ambedkar: PM

Opposition demands Shah's resignation; HM accuses Cong of distorting his statement

13 dead as Navy boat slams into ferry off Mumbai

At least 13 persons drowned, including three Indian Navy sailors, while another 99 were rescued from the Arabian Sea when a naval speedboat conducting engine trials abruptly rammed into a crowded passenger ferry near the Raigad Coast off the Gateway of India here on Wednesday evening.

Anti-Dalit mindset: CM Mamata attacks HM Shah over Ambedkar remarks

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday, launched a scathing attack against BJP over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B.R. Ambedkar, claiming that this is a \"display of BJP's casteist and anti-Dalit mindset\".

Rahul underlines importance of sticking to basics in Test cricket

After his failure to replicate the success of Perth in Adelaide, there were growing calls of dropping KL Rahul back to No.6, but the Karnataka right-hander continued to enjoy the backing of the team management, and walked out as the opener at the Gabba.

India to host World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and World Boxing Congress

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Tuesday announced that the country has been awarded the hosting rights for the prestigious World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and the World Boxing Congress 2025, scheduled to take place in November next year.

BGT 2024-25: Injured Hazlewood likely to miss remainder of series

Australia's decision to rush back Josh Hazlewood for the Gabba Test backfired as the 32-year-old broke down in the middle of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and potentially runs the risk of missing the remainder of the ongoing Test, and the series, as well.

England become first team to feature in unwanted record

Records flattened one after another after New Zealand gave a perfect send-off to their stalwart Tim Southee in the third Test against England on Tuesday.

Cummins becomes captain with third-highest Test wickets

Australian skipper Pat Cummins reached another high in his career, as he overtook legendary Garfield Sobers (West Indies) and Daniel Vettori (New Zealand) to become the player with third-highest wickets as a captain.

Indian tail frustrates Australia by avoiding follow-on in Brisbane Test

Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep defy Aussie bowling attack after KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja hit half-centuries

Korou Singh extends Contract with Kerala Blasters FC

Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Kerala Blasters FC announced that young attacker Korou Singh Thingujam has signed a contract extension with the club until 2029, an ISL press release stated.

Sandhu, Kang share lead at Asian Tour Qualifying School

Veteran Korean golfer Kyung-nam Kang and India's Ajeetesh Sandhu's bids to secure coveted Asian Tour cards for next year started perfectly on Tuesday when they took a share of the first-round lead in the Final Stage of the Qualifying School at Lake View Resort and Golf Club, Thailand.

Nigeria's Lookman on top at African Football Awards

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman has been named the 2024 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in Marrakech, ESPN reported.

Slot feels 'pity' for sacked Southampton coach Russell

Following a 5-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, Southampton sacked their manager Russell Martin, with the side currently bottom of the Premier League table.

Man City, Barcelona battle Crisis ahead Of Champions League Clash

Having Suffered morale-sapping defeats in their respective domestic leagues, both European giants face immense pressure

Chelsea forward Mudryk suspended for dope violation

Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally suspended after failing a doping test.

A comprehensive understanding of the microflora of water

Pseudomonas fluorescens, Micrococcus roseus, etc., are among the specific aquatic aerobic microorganisms.

Will Kolkata become the next New Delhi in the coming five years?

Recently, Delhi's air pollution grabbed the attention of the country when its Air Quality Index (AQI) reached the mark of 700 in some parts of the region.

Former MP BJP ministers put own government in dock

Two senior BJP MLAs and former cabinet ministers of Madhya Pradesh put their own government in a quandary by pointing towards anomalies and demanding answers to their questions in the ongoing winter session of the State Assembly here today.

Over 4 L women-related cases resolved in 11 months in UP

Dowry deaths have decreased by 16.68 per cent, rape cases by 25.34 per cent, the UP govt claimed

Indian media & entertainment industry to outpace global growth rate, to reach $19.2bn

The economic challenges and geopolitical tensions notwithstanding, global E&M (entertainment & media) revenues grew 5.5 per cent year-on-year, from Rs 13,891,000 crore in 2022 to Rs 17,359,000 crore in 2023.

Paytm launches 'Home for the Holidays' campaign for festive season

One97 Communications Limited (OCL), the parent company of Paytm, has launched a 'Home for the Holidays' campaign to make holiday travel more affordable.

ITC fixes 1 Jan as effective date for demerger of its hotel business

After receiving an order from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), ITC Ltd has fixed January 1, 2025 as the effective date for demerger of its hotel business.

Renewable energy capacity addition doubled to 15GW during Apr-Nov, says Pralhad Joshi

India's renewable energy capacity addition almost doubled to 15GW during the April-November period of this fiscal compared a year ago, indicating India's commitment towards the target of 500GW non-fossil capacity by 2030, Union New & Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.

Market bleeds red: Sensex drops 1,064 pts

Stock market extends losses for 2nd straight session amid selling across sectors

CBDT launches e-campaign to address income, transaction mismatches for FY24, FY22

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched an electronic campaign to assist taxpayers in resolving mismatches between income and transactions.

India needs economically-viable tech for infra projects: Gadkari

Infrastructure development is one of the crucial agenda for the government and we have to make the technology economically viable and safe, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Tuesday.