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BCCI Takes Ruthless Measures to Curb 'Indiscipline' in Team India

The move comes after embarrassing losses to New Zealand and Australia in consecutive Test series

UP govt changes DMs of 14 districts including Lucknow

The important transfer was appointment of Aligarh DM Vishak G as the new DM of Lucknow replacing Surya Pal Gangwar who has been made Secretary in the CM's office

World Magic Day Celebrated in Dhenkanal

Food Supply and Consumer Welfare, Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra urged people to serve traditional Magji sweet to guests and incorporate it into festive hospitality during the celebration of World Magji Day at Dhenkanal Town Hall.

Senior OAS officer gets 4-yr jail in corruption case

A senior OAS officer, who was arrested and handed out compulsory retirement from service after Rs 3.2 crore cash was seized from him two years back, was sentenced to undergo four-year rigorous imprisonment by the Special Judge Vigilance Court on corruption charges.

Bypoll boycott by AIADMK & BJP yielding opposition political space to NTK of Seeman

With the principal opposition AIADMK and the BJP boycotting the February 5 crucial bypoll for the Tamil Nadu Assembly from Erode East constituency, both are apparently yielding the opposition political space to a resurgent 'Naam Tamilar Katchi' (NTK) of filmmaker Seeman, espousing Tamil nationalism.

Proposals Worth ₹32,500 Crore Received at MP's Investors' Meet

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has said that investment proposals worth more than Rs 32,500 crore in various sectors were received during the Regional Industry Conclave (RIC) held in Shahdol, and they are expected to generate employment for more than 30,000 people in the state.

Chinsurah rape & murder: Mamata hails Court Verdict

The Gurap police had swung into action, detaining the accused and slapped various sections of BNS against him; verdict came exactly 55 days after the crime date

Defence Minister Stresses Need for Enhanced Defence Capability Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised the urgent need to fortify India's offensive and defensive capabilities, given the current global turmoil and the evolving rules-based international order.

300 Students Participate in Inter School Exhibition at Ispat School, RSP

The 20th Inter-School Science Exhibition-2025 & 2nd Inter School Art & Craft Exhibition organised at Ispat English Medium School, of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) was inaugurated on Friday by Mr. A K Behuria, ED (F&A), RSP.

S'pore President's visit boosts Odisha-Singapore collaboration

The President of Singapore, Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a business delegation, visited the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the growing partnership between Singapore and Odisha.

AITUC threatens stir over non-payment PF dues

The Ganjam wing of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), a CPM affiliated outfit, has decided to stage dharna in front of provident fund office in Berhampur to register its protest against the callous attitude by authorities for payment of decade-old dues.

CAT Orders IAS Officer B Ashok to Continue as Agriculture Principal Secretary

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Ernakulam Bench, on Friday ordered IAS officer B Ashok (photo) to continue as principal secretary to the Government (Agriculture) and as Agricultural Production Commissioner in Kerala government.

Minor Rape Survivor Consumes Poison in Court Premises

A 16-year-old minor rape survivor attempted suicide by consuming poison in the court premises in Kendrapara on Friday, said police officials.

Budget Session of Parliament from 31 Jan to 4 April

The Budget Session of Parliament will commence from January 31 and will continue till April 4, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said on Friday evening.

India's Exports of Food Goods Jump 11% to $17.8 Billion in April-December

India's exports of agricultural and processed food products registered a robust 11 percent growth to $17.77 billion during April-December of the current financial year compared to the same period of the previous year, according to official figures.

Piyush Goyal encourages first-time vehicle buyers in India to choose EVs

Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at the second edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo emphasised the importance of encouraging first-time vehicle buyers in India to choose electric vehicles (EVs) over fossil fuel-based cars.

India Open: Big blow for Indian fans as PV Sindhu bows out with loss in quarterfinals

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu bowed out of the ongoing India Open 2025 after losing 9-21, 21-19, and 17-21 to Paris Olympics bronze medallist Gregoria Tunjung in the women's singles quarterfinal of the BWF World Tour Super 750 event, here on Friday.

CIL Brings Down Original Production Target From 838 MT To 810 MT, Aims At 4-5 Pc Production Growth In FY'25

The State-run coal behemoth Coal India Ltd (CIL) has set a realistic production target of 806-810 million tonnes in the current fiscal, bringing it down from the original target of 838 million tonnes.

Kerala Blasters Eye Third Straight Win vs NEUFC

NorthEast United FC will aim to stay in contention for qualification to the play-off spots when they meet Kerala Blasters FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Saturday.

Centre Urged To Hike Import Duties On Aluminium Products

A panel of industry experts and retired bureaucrats has called for urgent policy intervention to raise import duties on primary and downstream aluminium products to 10 per cent and impose a 7.5 per cent duty on aluminium scrap to check the surge in cheap imports coming into the country.

Budget Must Address the Needs of Small Farmers

India prepares to unveil its Budget 2025; there is a growing need to ensure that the interests of small and marginal farmers are at the forefront of agricultural policymaking.

Arlekar's first policy address emphasizes on Kerala's fiscal constraints

Kerala Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar, in his maiden policy address to the state Assembly on Friday, marking the start of the Budget session, emphasized the fiscal constraints the state is grappling with due to diminished Central support.

SC denies bail to former PFI chairman Abubacker in UAPA case

The Supreme Court on Friday denied bail to E Abubacker, former chairman of banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) – who is incarcerated under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and had sought his release on medical grounds.

RG Kar rape-murder case: Kolkata court to deliver judgment today

The verdict in the trial of the accused for the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old woman postgraduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College Hospital on 9 August last year will be delivered on Saturday.

Naidu hails Centre's revival package for Vizag steel plant

The revival of the plant was a key electoral promise made by the TDP and Jana Sena leaders

Market Snaps Three-Day Winning Streak

At close, the Sensex was down 423.49 points or 0.55 percent at 76,619.33, and the Nifty was down 108.60 points or 0.47 percent at 23,203.20

Shah Reviews Implementation of New Criminal Laws in Madhya Pradesh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Friday, reviewed the implementation of three new criminal laws in Madhya Pradesh in the presence of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav.

ECoR Facilitates New Export Initiative to Nepal

East Coast Railway (ECoR) has successfully enabled a new export initiative for BSRM Steel Re Rolling Mills, marking the first shipment of Soft Billets from Nayagarh and Keonjhar district to Nepal.

Twelve Indians Killed in Service of Russian Armed Forces, MEA Confirms

At least 12 Indian nationals have died while serving the Russian Army in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday.

Law & Order Deteriorated in Karnataka Due to Appeasement Politics: Vijayendra

Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra has accused the Congress-led state government of letting the law and order situation deteriorate due to appeasement politics.