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Bumrah captain, Jaiswal other Indian in Cricket Australia's Test Team of 2024

India's pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah has been in sublime form during the ongoing 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

All not lost, calculated risks may see India retain BGT

Despite being outplayed by Australia in three consecutive Tests, hope is still alive for the men in blue

United Cup: Fritz, Gauff Seal Quarter-Final Berth for USA

Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff guided USA to the United Cup quarterfinals with a 3-0 win against Croatia on Tuesday.

Wolves Star Handed 2-Game Ban for 'Misconduct'

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha has been handed a two-game ban by the Football Association (FA) after he was charged with 'misconduct' for acting in an 'improper manner' following their 1-2 defeat against Ipswich Town at the Molineux Stadium on 14 December.

Wayne Rooney sacked by struggling Plymouth

England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has been sacked by Championship club Plymouth Argyle after the side sits at 24th place in the league table.

Attacking flair, defensive shifts define ISL 2024-25 first half

As the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season capped off its 14th match week, notable changes in attacking, defensive and overall tactical trends have emerged as compared to the previous season.

Djokovic beats Hijikata, storms into second round in Brisbane

Novak Djokovic marked his return to singles action with a dominant win at the Brisbane International, dispatching Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata 6-3, 6-3 at Pat Rafter Arena.

Premier League: Newcastle beat Man Utd, Ipswich stun Chelsea

The Magpies continue winless misery for former European champions, minnows Ipswich spring a surprise against London giants

'Kolkata will remain most affordable residential market in India, premium & mid range will also see upward growth in 2025'

With yet another year drawing to an end and a whole new year setting in, various stakeholders of the country's real estate sector are looking at how the year gone by played out for them and more importantly how does the new year look to be, what are the promises?

2024: Make in India 2.0 Develops Robust Manufacturing Sector

In the year 2024, Make in India 2.0 developed a robust manufacturing sector across 27 categories with renewed vigour and energy.

India's Fiscal Deficit for Apr-Nov Recorded at ₹8.47 Trillion

India's fiscal deficit for April-November was Rs 8.47 trillion, or 52.5 per cent of the estimate for the financial year, data from the government said.

Powergrid Signs Green Loan Agreement With SMBC

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a 'Maharatna' Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Power, Government of India, has signed a landmark green loan agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) on 31st December 2024 at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, underscoring its pivotal role in India's renewable energy transformation.

Output of eight key infrastructure sectors slows down to 4.3 pc in Nov

The output of eight key infrastructure sectors slowed down to 4.3 per cent in November 2024 against 7.9 per cent growth registered a year ago, data released by the government said on Tuesday.

Market witnesses mixed trend on final trading day

About 2239 shares advanced, 1571 shares declined, 97 shares were unchanged

Oil and gas industry set for long-term benefits with digitalisation: Report

Digitalisation initiatives could provide long-term benefits to the oil and gas industry globally, a report showed on Tuesday.

South Korean Court Issues Warrants to Detain Impeached President Yoon and Search His Office

A South Korean court issued warrants Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over allegations of rebellion in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law.

Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian 'citizen of the world'

Newly married and sworn as a Naval officer, Jimmy Carter left his tiny hometown in 1946 hoping to climb the ranks and see the world.

Chinese hackers accessed workstations, documents in 'major' cyber incident

Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday.

'No heating, no light': Moldovans fear looming energy shortage as Russia halts gas supplies

On a frigid morning in Moldova's capital, 39-year-old postal worker Petru Murzin braces for a difficult winter as he fears a looming energy shortage could leave many Moldovans with \"no heating, no light.\"

New Zealand's Auckland Welcomes the New Year 2025 With Fireworks

Countries in the South Pacific Ocean are the first to ring in the New Year, with midnight in New Zealand striking 18 hours before the ball drop in Times Square in New York

Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine hits multiple targets, including Kyiv

Russia launched an aerial attack on Ukraine on Tuesday, striking the capital and other regions with multiple missiles and drones.

Akharas, Kalpvasis to Get Subsidised Flour at ₹5, Rice at ₹6 Per Kg During Mahakumbh

In a move to support Akharas, institutions and Kalpvasis during Mahakumbh 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a subsidised ration scheme, offering flour at Rs 5 per kg and rice at Rs 6 per kg.

Wild Elephant Hit by Speeding Train in Tripura Succumbs to Injuries

A 35-year-old wild elephant, critically injured by a speeding train in Tripura's Khowai district, succumbed to its injuries late Monday night, officials said on Tuesday.

18th India-Nepal military exercise 'Surya Kiran' kicks off in Nepal

The 18th edition of the India-Nepal combined battalion-level military training exercise, 'SURYA KIRAN', commenced today at Saljhandi, Nepal.

VK Singh to Assume Mizoram Governorship on 9 January

General Vijay Kumar Singh, former Chief of Army Staff, will officially assume office as the Governor of Mizoram on January 9.

Leaders of Sharad Pawar's NCP Mull Merger With Ajit Pawar Faction

The MPs and MLAs of the party plan to present their case in favour of going with the government in power

Uttar Pradesh's political roller coaster shines in 2024

The year 2024 saw major upheavals in the politics of Uttar Pradesh, with the ruling BJP making a strong comeback in the assembly bypolls after tasting defeat in the general election.

Teen prodigy Ayaan Sajad aims to revive Kashmir's Sufi heritage amid modern trends

While many teenagers in Kashmir are increasingly gravitating towards modern influences, with hip-hop and global trends taking center stage, 13-year-old Ayaan Sajad (photo center) is determined to breathe new life into the fading Sufi cultural heritage of the region.

'Zero Poverty' campaign gains momentum in UP to meet 2 October 2025 deadline

Uttar Pradesh is on track to become a poverty-free state by October 2, 2025 with the government aiming to identify extremely poor families across the state to ensure that they benefit from various government schemes during the period.

Undying commitment to human rights

In December 1978, Jimmy Carter, who has died aged 100, outlined his belief that American strategic decisions abroad should be shaped by an adherence to human rights.