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Bumrah bowls most expensive spell of Test career at MCG

In a rare bad day at work, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered the most expensive over of his Test career during the second day of the fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.

East Bengal meet Hyderabad FC in battle of strugglers

East Bengal FC will aim to continue their recent run of good form when they take on struggling Hyderabad FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Saturday.

Premier League: Leaders Liverpool continue winning run; nightmare continues for Manchester City, Man United

Erling Haaland's failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes' latest red card compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants.

Pathak Wants to Use HIL as Stepping Stone for International Success

As he gears up for the Hockey India League (HIL) starting in Rourkela on Saturday, India's international goalkeeper Krishan Pathak has one mission - to establish himself as India's best-ever goalkeeper and represent the country in the Olympics.

ISL: Bengaluru FC take on Chennaiyin FC, aim to reduce gap with Mohun Bagan

Currently in second place on the points table, former champions aim to catch up with top-placed Kolkata Giants

Hisense to link up with Indian soccer, to emerge as complete home appliances brand

With a rich 55-year legacy of excellence, Hisense has established itself as a global leader, dominating the Chinese market and securing the top position in countries like Japan and South Africa.

India's Rural Consumption Rises, Gap With Urban Areas Narrows: Survey

The sustained momentum in rural consumption in India continues with the urban-rural gap narrowing down further in 2023-24 from the level of 2022-23, according to the household consumption survey released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday.

Forex reserves fall to over 7-month-low, current account deficit moderates: RBI

The foreign exchange reserves fell for a third consecutive week as of 20 December, data from the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.

FTA negotiations, initiatives for MSMEs, digital transformations remained key focus in 2024

In 2024, the Department of Commerce recorded a range of achievements from Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, initiatives for MSMEs to digital transformations.

Gains drive market to end high: Auto Index led gains

The domestic market witnessed low volatility in the absence of fresh triggers

Climate Change Added 41 Days of Dangerous Heat Around World in 2024

People around the world suffered an average of 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year because of human-caused climate change, according to a group of scientists who also said that climate change worsened much of the world's damaging weather throughout 2024.

Japan Cabinet OKs Record Defense Budget as it Pushes Strike-Back Capability to Deter Regional Threat

The Japanese Cabinet on Friday approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and starts deploying Tomahawks to fortify itself against growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia.

Germany's president dissolves parliament, sets national election for 23 February

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for 23 February in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, saying it was the only way to give the country a stable government capable of tackling its problems.

Aviation experts say Russia's air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns

Aviation experts said Thursday that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured.

S Korea's National Assembly Votes to Impeach Acting President Han

The Single-Chamber National Assembly Passed Han's Impeachment Motion With a 192-0 Vote

Ukraine's Military Intelligence Says North Korean Troops Are Suffering Heavy Battlefield Losses

North Korean troops are suffering heavy losses in the fighting in Russia's Kursk region and facing logistical difficulties as a result of Ukrainian attacks, Ukraine's military intelligence said Thursday.

Israel Strikes Houthi Rebels in Yemen's Capital; the WHO Chief Says He Was Meters Away

A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports, while the World Health Organization's director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight in Sanaa, with a crew member injured.

Govt plans to unlock tourism potential of lighthouses for economic growth

With India being home to 204 lighthouses, the Central government is actively promoting lighthouse tourism as part of its broader Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 to enhance India's cultural heritage and maritime legacy.

Cyber fraudster held in Varanasi for fake hotel booking for Mahakumbh

With just over a fortnight left for the commencement of the Mahakumbh in the Sangam city of Prayagraj, fraudsters are now too active to fool the pilgrims and tourists in the name of booking hotel rooms, tents and cottages for the 45-day-long religious congregation.

Govt plans to unlock tourism potential of lighthouses for economic growth

With India being home to 204 lighthouses, the Central government is actively promoting lighthouse tourism as part of its broader Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 to enhance India's cultural heritage and maritime legacy.

Bihar CM Postpones Pragati Yatra in Honour of Manmohan Singh

The Bihar government has postponed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Pragati Yatra on Friday, following the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Nagas Have Lost a Great Leader Who Stood for Political Solution to Nagalim Issue: NSCN-IM

The Isak Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on Friday said that with the demise of Dr Manmohan Singh, Nagas have lost a great leader who stood for a political solution to the Nagalim issue.

111 drug samples identified as not of standard quality

The Central Drugs Laboratories identified 41 drug samples to be not of standard quality (NSQ), while State Drugs Testing Laboratories 70 drugs samples during the month of November, said Union Health Ministry on Friday.

Manmohan Singh's Association with Manipur Remembered

Singh's first visit to Manipur came at a crucial time when the state was grappling with ethnic violence and unrest

Uttar Pradesh leaders pay rich tributes to Manmohan Singh

Political leaders of Uttar Pradesh have expressed their condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister and renowned economist Dr Manmohan Singh.

Tsunami Ready equips people

Dr. T. Srinivasa Kumar is a seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience in ocean observation, information systems, and advisory services, including the development of tsunami and storm surge early warning systems.

The lessons learnt since 2004

On Boxing Day 2004, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean near Indonesia set off a tsunami which killed almost 250,000 people.

Nepal's Yoga and Meditation Potential

In today's world, physical and mental health have emerged as major issues. Stress, anxiety and depression have become all too common.

Decline of Parliament

Eleven out of the 15 sessions held during the Seventeenth Lok Sabha were adjourned early. As a result, 40 scheduled sittings (13 per cent of scheduled sittings) did not take place. In another dubious first, despite a Constitutional requirement, the 17th Lok Sabha did not elect its Deputy Speaker. During the 17th Lok Sabha, MPs were suspended on 206 occasions, Question Hour functioned only for 60 per cent of scheduled time in Lok Sabha and 52 per cent in Rajya Sabha, and on average, about 80 per cent of the Union Budget was passed without discussion, with the entire Budget 2023 being passed without any discussion

A Hungry World

The global hunger crisis is deepening, as conflicts, climate change, and economic instability push millions into food insecurity.