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Liverpool eye hat-trick of victories vs Villa: Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk claimed the side will be striving to make it a 'perfect hat-trick' of victories with a win over Aston Villa.

U Mumba meet UP Yoddhas in PKL second leg opener

Former champions U Mumba will take on local giants UP Yoddhas when the second leg of Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) kicks off at the Noida Indoor Stadium here on Sunday, bringing the electrifying atmosphere to Uttar Pradesh with a cracker of an opening clash.

Korea Masters: India's Kiran George goes down fighting, loses to top-seed Vitidsarn in semifinal

India's Kiran George's impressive run at the Korea Masters badminton tournament came to an end in the semi-finals of the men's singles category, where he was outplayed by Thailand's top-seeded Kunlavut Vitidsarn.

Harmanpreet named FIH Player of the Year, Sreejesh best goalkeeper

India captain reigns supreme at FIH awards while the legendary PR Sreejesh clinches the best goalkeeper award

Thai national shot at in Udaipur, abandoned at hospital

A foreign woman from Thailand was shot in the chest in Udaipur city on Saturday, said police, adding that the investigation is on to ascertain the intent of the crime and the miscreants behind it.

His currency supply has ended: Ashwini Choubey's jibe at Tejashwi

Former Union Minister and veteran BJP leader Ashwini Choubey ridiculed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav for mocking the \"historic\" decision to ban Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes by the Modi government in 2016 and said that he should look at the wholesome picture and also the impact of demonetisation, rather than finding fault with it.

Kannur ADM's death: Role of CPM in PP Divya issue creates a lot of mystery: VD Satheesan

Opposition leader VD Satheesan has on Saturday come out against the CPI-M on its attitude towards former Kannur district panchayat president PP Divya, accused in the case related to the suicide of ADM Naveen Babu.

Gadkari announces transformative overhaul at IRC

Chhattisgarh is set to witness a transformative overhaul in its road infrastructure, with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announcing ambitious plans that aim to elevate the state's road network to match the quality of American highways within two years.

Mahakumbh-2025: Akharas evolve to blend tradition with modernity

The upcoming Mahakumbh 2025 will showcase a significant shift as the 13 prominent akharas of Sanatan Hindu Dharma, a major attraction for devotees, embrace eco-friendly practices inspired by the Uttar Pradesh government's vision for a sustainable event.

BJP dividing the society: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has alleged that the BJP government is laying landmines by destroying social harmony by dividing the society on caste and communal lines.

Cong divides people on caste & religion lines for political gains: Shahnawaz Hussain

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing the party of attempting to divide the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) for political gains, BJP National Spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Saturday said Congress always divides people on the basis of caste and religion.

'Khata-khat' money transfer: Rahul's promise to Jharkhand women

Reiterating his promise of \"khata-khat\" (instant) transfer of Rs 2,500 monthly allowance to women, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that the next INDIA bloc government in Jharkhand will restore the pride of tribals and also lift the 50 per cent cap on caste-based quota.

MP CM gives ₹1573 cr to Laadli Behnas

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav transferred a sum of Rs 1573 crore from Indore on Saturday evening into the bank accounts of 1.29 crore beneficiary women of the 'Mukhyamantri Laadli Behna Yojana', as the payment of Rs 1250 each for November.

Conman in guise of PMO functionary booked bv ED

The Enforcement Directorate' s Srinagar Zonal Oflice has Bled a Prosecution Complaint against conman Kiran Patel who availed of security from J&K administration by passing himself off as a Prime Minister's Office functionary and also duped several Gujarat-based businessmen byprornising them opportunities in the Kashmir Valley, an official statement said on Saturday.

Meghalaya: NEHU students refuse to call off stir despite Governor's appeal, assurances

Agitating students of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), the northeast's oldest Central varsity in Shillong, on Saturday, refused to call off their hunger strike despite appeals by the Meghalaya Governor and its Chief Rector Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar.

'Will chop off their fingers': Bihar minister on RJD leader's 'beating' remark

Reacting to RJD MP Sudhakar Singh's remark that this time BJP supporters would be beaten with batons at \"300 polling booths\", Bihar Minister Santosh Singh on Saturday said that the party would not tolerate such threats and would \"respond accordingly\".

OBC reservation should be given in AMU: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has demanded that OBC reservation should be given in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

Demonising Constitutional institutions fast becoming a pastime: Vice President

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said demonising Constitutional institutions is fast becoming a pastime and added that this does no good to the nation.

JPC chairman defends Waqf Amendment Bill deliberations against criticism

The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill, Jagdambika Pal, has underscored the committee's commitment to inclusive dialogue amid recent criticisms from some quarters, including statements by opposition MP Sanjay Singh questioning parliamentary processes.

BJP's provocative slogans meant to divert attention from real issues: Kharge

BJP gives inciting speeches and spreads lies to divert people's attention from core issues,' Kharge said

Don't let technology enslave you, embrace books, CM Yogi urges children

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Friday, inaugurated the Gomti Book Festival at Gomti Riverfront Park.

SP MLA Rakesh Pratap to take out 'Ayodhya Padyatra', says 'it will shut mouth of naysayers'

In a significant move, Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Rakesh Pratap Singh on Saturday announced 'Ayodhya Darshan Padyatra' and said that this will be a 'fitting reply to the naysayers'.

BRIC to drive research synergy, transform power of science, tech & innovation: Centre

BRIC would be a landmark institution for the country, says Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa

Azerbaijan is the host of the UN's climate conference, shining a spotlight on the petrostate

The spotlight is on Azerbaijan as the small petrostate in the South Caucasus hosts the U.N.'s biggest climate conference.

Gunmen kill a navy rear admiral in Mexico, one of the highest ranking officers slain in a decade

Gunmen on Friday killed a navy rear admiral in Mexico, one of the highest-ranking officers slain in the country in a decade.

N Korean GPS manipulation disrupts dozens of flights: South Korea

Tensions between the rival Koreas have escalated as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un flaunts his advancing nuclear and missile program and engages in electronic and psychological warfare

Humanitarian crisis continues to worsen in Haiti': UN

The humanitarian crisis in Haiti continues to worsen largely due to the persistent violence, a UN spokesperson said.

Japan's PM vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba renewed a pledge Saturday to build up his country's military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump.

Duma Boko inaugurated as President of Botswana

Multitudes of people thronged the National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana's capital city, to witness the inauguration of Duma Boko as the southern African country's sixth President.

Russia open to hearing Trump's proposals for ending Ukraine war: Deputy foreign minister

Russia is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump's proposals on ending the war, an official said, as a Russian drone killed one person and wounded 13 in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and the European Union foreign policy chief held talks in Kyiv after the change in US leadership.