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BGT: Pant's fireworks keep Indian hopes alive on Day 2
Wicketkeeper-batter brings T20 flavour to Test cricket as 15 wickets fall on second day of Sydney Test
'I have confidence in myself': Rohit refutes retirement talk
Refuting speculations of retirement from the longest format, India skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday cleared the air following his non-selection for the ongoing fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney.
Ice Hockey League: Strong start by Changla Blasters, Sham Wolves in Season 2
Powered by a brace by Opadma M.'s brace, Changla Blasters cruised past United Nubra with a commanding 6-2 victory in an action-packed opening day of the Ice Hockey League Season 2 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium here on Saturday.
Servo Premier League a Big Hit in Second Edition
Indian Oil, in association with The Statesman, successfully hosted the second edition of the much-anticipated Servo Premier League, a full-day cricket tournament for Servo Stockists and Bazaar Resellers.
Opelka beats Mpetshi to enter Brisbane final
In a battle between two of the biggest serves on the ATP Tour, Reilly Opelka came out on top against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Brisbane International here on Saturday.
United Cup: Hurkacz, Swiatek power Poland into title clash
Iga Swiatek propelled Poland into their second consecutive United Cup final with a hard-fought victory over one of her toughest opponents in the semi-final clash in Sydney on Saturday.
ISL: FC Goa ride Brison's brace to beat Odisha FC, extend unbeaten streak
Goan outfit stay unbeaten in fifth consecutive match to hold on to the third spot on the points table
Struggling Punjab FC eye league double over Kerala Blasters
Punjab FC will hope to get within sniffing distance of a spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs when they host Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital on Sunday.
Prime Minister Modi to Lay Foundation Stone for New Rayagada Railway Division
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for Odisha's Rayagada Division and inaugurate various important railway infrastructure projects through video conferencing on January 6, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) officials said on Saturday.
Ekamra Utsav to bring Odisha's spirit alive during PBD
The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) will host the Ekamra Utsav from 5 to 16 January to coincide with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
MLA's surprise visit to District Hospital uncovers mismanagement
In a sudden and unannounced visit to the medicine ward of the District Headquarters Hospital, currently functioning as Bhima Bhoi Medical College Hospital, Bolangir MLA Kalikesh Narayan Singhdeo uncovered shocking administrative failures and chaotic management.
Manoj Sahoo appointed pvt secy to CM
Manoj Kumar Sahoo, a 2006 batch IAS officer who was allowed inter-cadre deputation and waiver of the cooling period to be posted in Odisha, was on Saturday appointed as private secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
Kendrapara Logs Third Farmer Death Due To Alleged Crop Loss
In the third crop loss-induced suicide case, a farmer allegedly died by suicide on Saturday after consuming pesticide after he was reportedly devastated by the massive damage of the kharif yield due to unseasonal rain in Kendrapara district.
Strength of NCC cadets increased from 17 to 20 lakh in 2024: DG NCC
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2025 is witnessing the participation of 2,361 cadets, including 917 girls - the largest number till date.
Centralised Pension Payments System rolled out in all EPFO offices across India
The EPFO has completed the full-scale rollout of the new Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) across all its disbursing offices in a landmark move towards enhancing pension services, the Ministry for Labour and Employment said.
Indian Coal Sector Clocks Record Production in 2024
Coal production reached an all-time high of 1,039.59 million tonnes (provisional) in 2024, marking a significant 7.28 percent growth compared to the previous year's total of 969.07 MT, the government said on Saturday.
UP Develops 1,240 Night Shelters to Protect Needy from Cold Wave
With extreme cold wave conditions sweeping across Uttar Pradesh for the past 48 hours, the state government has set up 1,240 night shelters and temporary accommodation facilities across the state, equipped with all the necessary resources to help poor people stay warm.
Mahakumbh to be showcased at tourism fairs in Spain and Germany
In a major initiative to position Uttar Pradesh as a leading global tourism destination, the Yogi Adityanath government is set to showcase the state's tourism offerings at the International Tourism Trade Fairs in Madrid, Spain, and Berlin, Germany.
Himanta Biswa Sarma to begin Mumbai visit today to promote Advantage Assam 2.0
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will visit Mumbai on Sunday.
Security Tightened After Mob Attack in Manipur
Large contingent of security forces has been deployed in the Kangpokpi district
Atul Subhash suicide case: Bengaluru court grants bail to wife Nikita, her mother and brother
Bengaluru's City Civil Court on Saturday granted bail to Nikita Singhania, wife of Atul Subhash, who died by suicide along with Nisha Singhania, mother-in-law and Anurag Singhania, brother-in-law.
Many sides to the HIB visa debate
President-elect Donald Trump is in an unusual position - trying to please both billionaire tech guys who fund his campaigns and his hard-core base.
Enjoy the froth till it lasts
With the return of the highly unpredictable Donald Trump as US President this month, how should anyone manage his or her risks?
Lessons from 2024 and prospects for 2025
The economy of Bangladesh faced sustained stress throughout 2024, with macroeconomic stability continuing to deteriorate – a trend from the past few years – due to a series of challenges.
Right on a roll
The war in Ukraine poses a threat to the post-Berlin Wall order in Europe. But it is ridiculous to talk about the end of Europe. Social democracy and a liberal social welfare state, its commitment of economic solidarity and its role in addressing climate change, place the old continent on a higher pedestal. Europe may have begun to lose its cutting edge in technology. But it hasn't yet lost its democratic plot
Ukraine Challenge
As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year, the shifting dynamics of international politics and battlefield realities could make 2025 a pivotal year.
INSV Tarini departs New Zealand for double-handed circumnavigation expedition
The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini set sail from Lyttelton Port, New Zealand today, marking the beginning of the third and longest leg of its historic circumnavigation journey.
Sanjay Raut Claims BJP MLA Attacking Dhananjay Munde at Fadnavis' Behest
Rajya Sabha MP of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, Sanjay Raut, claimed in Mumbai on Saturday that BJP MLA Suresh Dhas, who has been making allegations against food and civil supplies minister Dhananjay Munde as well as asking Munde to resign, is acting on the orders of none other than Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis himself.
Kiren Rijiju Offers 'Chadar' at Ajmer Sharif on Behalf of PM Modi
The Union Minister prayed for peace & tranquility & a spirit of brotherhood & unity in the country
Maratha activist warns Munde won't be allowed to roam the streets
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil said in Parbhani on Saturday that Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, who has been accused of being the political godfather of the alleged killer of Massajog village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, will not be allowed to roam the streets.