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'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.
Bumrah's a threat at all times, feels Australia head coach McDonald
Australia would be hoping for Jasprit Bumrah to remain in the sidelines for the rest of the fifth and final Test after India's pace spearhead and stand-in skipper was forced out of the ground with back spasms on day two of the Sydney Test.
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
There's no particular number in mind: Prasidh Krishna reflects on SCG track
Acknowledging the inconsistency of the surface at the Sydney Cricket Ground, India pacer Prasidh Krishna said there is no particular target in mind after his team ended up with an overall lead of 145 with four wickets in their bag after the second day's play in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
Trump's Sentencing Is Set for 10 January
Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan scheduled the sentencing for 10 days before Trump's inauguration – but the judge indicated that he's leaning toward a sentence that would amount to just closing the case without any real punishment
Republican Mike Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Dramatic Floor Vote
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan, and France.
Taiwan Says China Is Redoubling Efforts To Undermine Democracy With Disinformation
Taiwan's government says China is redoubling efforts to undermine confidence in the self-governing island's democracy and close ties with the United States through the spread of disinformation, especially online.
Six men killed in deadly explosion at firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu
Six people were killed in a deadly explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit at Ammayanaickenpatti village near Sattur in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, about 520 km south of Chennai, on Saturday morning.
Maternal deaths: Karnataka BJP holds protest, urges Congress government to give ₹25 lakh ex gratia to victims' families
The Karnataka BJP on Saturday staged a large protest in Shivamogga condemning the \"anti-people\" policies of the Congress government, which has shown negligence despite the series of maternal deaths occurring across the state.
Nuclear scientist Rajagopala Chidambaram, key figure in strategic weapons development, passes away; PM condoles death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Dr Rajagopala Chidambaram, a pivotal figure in India's nuclear programme on Saturday.
Karnataka: 'Never in history have bus fares been hiked by 15 pc,' BJP slams Siddaramaiah govt
Slamming the Congress government for the \"never in history\" 15 per cent hike in Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus fare, BJP on Friday asked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to roll back the \"anti-people move.\"
Telangana's advisory on HMPV
Although no cases of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been reported in Telangana, the state health department has come up with a series of Dos and Don'ts as a safeguard against respiratory infections.
PM Sending Mixed Signals
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday lashed out at the Modi government, saying that the Prime Minister was sending mixed signals while sending chadar to Ajmer Sharif even when Sangh Parivar sympathisers were demanding excavations at the dargah.
Contractor's Suicide: Govt's Job to Hold Fair Probe, Says Kharge
Karnataka BJP Holds Statewide Protests Demanding Resignation of Priyank Kharge
UP develops 1,240 night shelters to protect the 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.
Cong demands action as Ashish Patel's controversy reaches CM Yogi's desk
The Congress party has demanded that Uttar Pradesh Minister Ashish Singh Patel be sacked if found guilty of corruption or that he leave the NDA if he is being unfairly targeted.
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.
More worried about farmers' lives than my own, says Dallewal on 40th day of hunger strike
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose indefinite hunger strike over demands for tillers entered its 40th day on Saturday, said he is more worried about the lives of farmers than his own life.
Security Tightened After Mob Attacks SP's Office
Large Contingent of Security Forces Deployed in Manipur's Kangpokpi District
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?
Many sides to the H1B 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.
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.
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.
Toxic Legacy
Four decades after the catastrophic gas leak that devastated Bhopal, the recent removal of toxic waste from the Union Carbide plant marks a small yet significant step in addressing the lingering fallout of one of the world's worst industrial disasters.
UAPA Tribunal Confirms Centre's Decision to Ban Sikhs for Justice for 5 Years
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) Tribunal has confirmed the Centre's July 8 notification declaring the Gurpatwant Singh Pannun-led Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) as an unlawful organization for five years.