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Plans afoot for Howrah station infra expansion

With aims of accommodating more trains, Howrah station, having the country's oldest and the largest railway complex, is to undergo massive infrastructural expansion by next year.

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Emphasises Need for Technological Adaptation

The Chief of Defence Staff said that modern warfare is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, and shifting geo-political dynamics

Nine years of Startup India: 1.59 lakh startups recognised creating over 16.6 lakh jobs

India marks nine years of Startup India on 16 January, 2025, and established itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world in this time period.

India's fiscal conditions to constrain credit strength in 2025, says Moody's

Moody's Ratings on Wednesday said India's fiscal conditions will continue to constrain its credit strength in 2025.

Aircraft dismantling hub to come up in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that a state-of-the-art aircraft dismantling facility in the state will be established soon, potentially positioning it as a global hub for aviation recycling and maintenance.

BCCI likely to revive norms of limiting family presence during overseas tours

Following India's 3-1 loss to Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar series, the BCCI is set to revive the touring protocols for the national men's team, including a restriction on how much time families can spend with players.

Energy Strain

The escalation in American sanctions on Russian oil producers and vessels presents a significant challenge for India's energy landscape.

Cong, BJP spar over Rahul's 'fighting Indian state' remarks

A fresh war of words erupted between the Congress and BJP on Wednesday after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said the grand old party is \"fighting the Indian state itself\" and that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had committed \"treason\" with his controversial remarks on India's independence.

PM Meets Mahayuti MLAs

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Shinde & Ajit Pawar were present

Bumrah pips Cummins to win ICC Player of the Month for December

India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday named ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024 after his sensational performance during the recent tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Rohit Sharma, Shubhman Gill in line for Ranji Trophy return

Team India stars aim to rediscover form in domestic circuit after flop show against Australia

India second in list of banned athletes: AFI sees positive signs

India is currently placed second in the list of countries with the most athletes currently ineligible to participate in international events.

Can't take our eyes off the ball': Coach Howe warns Newcastle

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says his in-form side 'can't take the eye off the ball' as they look to extend their winning run against Wolves in the Premier League on Thursday (IST).

How Volleyball Is Helping the Poland Women's Team at Kho Kho World Cup

Poland's Dagmara Skirzynska was nine years old when she began her sporting journey.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC clash with upbeat Mohammedan SC, aim to settle scores

Chennaiyin FC will be eyeing revenge on their first visit to the Kishore Bharati Krirangan when they take on Mohammedan SC in an Indian Super League (ISL) engagement in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Market Snaps Four-Day Losing Streak to End High

Rebound in markets was largely driven by gains in banking, auto, metal stocks

Launch of first Maruti Suzuki Arena showroom in Siliguri

Beekay Auto Pvt Ltd, a Maruti Suzuki India Limited dealer in East India, inaugurated their sophisticated, modernised arena showroom in Siliguri on 11 January.

Banks hike interest rates on FDs amid fierce competition for deposits

Banks have started offering higher returns on FDs amid fierce competition to raise more deposits.

There will be significant loan growth in 2025, which will fuel further growth of India Inc'

The nearly five-decade-old V Singhi & Associates is one of the leading chartered accountants firms in India, operating out of nine cities- Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Jaipur, Ranchi, Surat.

WPI inflation in Dec rises to 2.37 pc amid spike in food article prices

India's wholesale price index (WPI) in December rose to 2.37 per cent from 1.89 per cent in November 2024, data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry said on Tuesday.

E-commerce Continues Robust Growth Trajectory in 2024 Driven by Smaller Cities

Propelled by the rising demand from the smaller cities, India's e-commerce sector continued its robust growth trajectory in 2024.

Coal imports decrease by 3.1 pc totaling 149.39 MT in first seven months of FY25

In the first seven months of FY 2024-25, April-October, coal imports decreased by 3.1 per cent, totaling 149.39 million tonnes (MT) compared to 154.17 MT during the same period in the previous year.

Rescuers bring out survivors and dead from a South African mine as hundreds remain trapped

Rescuers sent a cage-like structure down into one of South Africa's deepest gold mines on Tuesday to bring out survivors among hundreds of illegal miners trapped for months in an abandoned shaft.

European Defence Heavyweights Say Meeting Trump's Military Spending Target Won't Be Easy

The defence ministers of Europe's five top military spenders said Monday they want to continue increasing their investments in defence but described meeting President-elect Donald Trump's challenge for them to raise spending to 5 per cent of their overall economic output as complicated.

Special counsel who investigated Trump says in report his team 'stood up for the rule of law'

Special counsel Jack Smith (photo) said his team \"stood up for the rule of law\" as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, writing in a much-anticipated report released Tuesday that he stands fully behind his decision to bring criminal charges he believes would have resulted in a conviction had voters not returned Trump to the White House.

Biden Says He's Leaving Trump With a 'Strong Hand to Play' in World Conflicts

President Joe Biden said Monday that his stewardship of American foreign policy has left the U.S. safer and economically more secure, arguing that President-elect Donald Trump will inherit a nation viewed as stronger and more reliable than it was four years ago.

Hamas Accepts Draft Agreement for a Gaza Ceasefire: Officials

Mediator Qatar said the negotiations were at the 'closest point' yet to sealing a deal

Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten area's fight against fires

Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters have arrived at the Los Angeles area ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.

Kinnar Akhara Performs Amrit Snan, Praying for Welfare of Society

On the auspicious occasion of the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, the Kinnar Akhara, led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, became a major highlight on Tuesday.

Foreigners Chant 'Bam Bam Bhole', Take Holy Dip at Sangam

On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the Mahakumbh saw a remarkable confluence of faith and unity at the Sangam, where people from across the country and world gathered to take a holy dip here on Tuesday.