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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.

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.

Republican Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker in Dramatic Floor Vote

Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday as House Speaker on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.

The Fragile Israel-Hezbollah Truce Is Holding So Far, Despite Violations

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has held up for over a month, even as its terms seem unlikely to be met by the agreed-upon deadline.

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

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.

Mahakumbh to be showcased at tourism fairs in Spain & 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

Congress 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.

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 HIB visa debate

US 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. Immigration and the H1B visa have become contentious among Trump's core supporters and moderates.

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 to 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.

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.

Maratha activist warns Munde won't be allowed to roam the street

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.

PM to launch multiple development projects worth over ₹12,000 crore in Delhi on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 12,200 crore on Sunday in Delhi, which is expected to go to the polls in February.

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

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.

India Committed to Taking Lead in AI: PM Modi

The Prime Minister made these remarks while talking to Indian entrepreneur Vishal Sikka who called on him.

Prashant Kishor likely to face action for dharna at unauthorised location in Patna

The Patna district administration is considering action against poll strategist-turned-politician and Jan Suraaj Founder Prashant Kishor for staging a sit-in protest at an unauthorised location in Gandhi Maidan, according to an official statement on Saturday.

Kejriwal built 'Sheesh Mahal' using money belonging to Delhiites: Amit Shah

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of 'Sheesh Mahal', Union Home Minister Amit Shah charged Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Convener Arvind Kejriwal with building a palatial home when he was the chief minister by using Delhiites' money and said the latter needs to give an account to the people of the national capital.

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.

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.

Journalist's murder in Chhattisgarh triggers statewide protests

The brutal murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, whose body was discovered in a septic tank in Bijapur, has sparked outrage across Chhattisgarh, igniting widespread protests and fierce political debates.

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.