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Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League Unveils 12 Teams for Inaugural Season

The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) has officially unveiled its 12 franchise teams and logos, further heightening anticipation for its inaugural season.

T20I Cricketer of the Year: Smriti, Arshdeep nominated for the Year

India star batter Smriti Mandhana has been shortlisted for the ICC Women's ODI Cricket of the Year after a brilliant year with the bat.

South Africa Become First Team To Qualify For WTC 2025 Final With Win Against Pak In Centurion Test

South Africa registered their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 which is set to be played at the Lord's next year following their victory against Pakistan by two wickets in the first Test of their two-match series here on Sunday.

Muddappa cements place in Indian motorsports

Ace Indian rider, Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing, is crowned a triple champion as he triumphed in three classes to bag his 15th National title in the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2024, which concluded at the Madras International Circuit (MIC) on Sunday.

ISL: NorthEast United FC Hope to Bolster Strong Away Record Against Mumbai City

Mumbai City FC will host NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Monday.

Santosh Trophy: West Bengal storm into final with 4-2 win over Services

The 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy witnessed a dramatic semi-final where a tale of two halves unfolded before West Bengal clinched a place in the final by overcoming defending champions Services 4-2 at the Gachibowli Stadium, here, on Sunday.

BGT 2024-25: Bumrah Overtakes Kapil Dev

Aussie batters frustrate India in second innings at MCG Test, extend lead to 333

From the North-East: An epilogue to the parting year

In these chilly days of December, the mercury is high in the eastern frontier of the country and, more precisely, in India's north-eastern region for various concerning reasons.

Lit Fest concludes enriching search for socio-cultural roots

Breaking the conventional territory of a standardised literature festival in India, the Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2024 unveiled a series of panel discussions and special sessions with eminent authors to motivate the audience to look beyond the current narrative and search for socio-cultural roots.

Revisiting autonomous district councils in North-East India: Relevance and challenges

The spotlight has once again turned to the autonomous district councils (ADCs) as the Meghalaya government has announced the dates for the district council elections, scheduled for 21 February 2025.

Market Outlook: PMI, auto sales and global economic cues key triggers for next week

The market outlook for next week will be guided by the major domestic and global economic data such as India's current account Q3, India bank loan growth, HSBC manufacturing PMI of India (Dec), India's infrastructure output, US Fed balance sheet, US Initial jobless claims, and US ISM manufacturing PMI.

Employee Attrition in Private Banks Increases by 25 Percent: RBI Report

Employee attrition in private sector banks has witnessed an increase to about 25 percent, RBI said in a report. It highlighted that this high turnover rate poses significant operational risk.

India Records Highest Ever Coal Production in 2023-24, Focus on Raising Coking Coal Output

India recorded its highest ever coal production of 997.826 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year 2023-24, which represents an 11.71 per cent increase in comparison to the corresponding figure of 893.191 MT in the year 2022-23, according to the year-end review of the Coal Ministry.

Six of top 10 most valued firms add ₹86,847.88 crore

Last week, six of the top 10 most valued firms together added Rs 86,847.88 crore in market valuation.

Budget 2025-26: CII urges govt to cut income tax, reduce excise duty on fuels

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday urged the Central government to reduce the income tax for individuals and cut excise duty on fuels to increase disposable incomes in the hands of consumers, which would increase spending thereby spurring economic growth.

India's exports to Australia rise 64.4 per cent in Nov, trade doubles after ECTA: Commerce Ministry

India's exports to Australia rose 64.4 per cent year-on-year to USD 643.7 million in November on account of healthy growth in sectors such as textiles, chemicals and agricultural products, data from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Sunday.

Kavelashvili Is Inaugurated As Georgia's President, Complicating Its Path Toward EU

Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili (photo) was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, cementing the ruling party's grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.

2024 Was a Year of Triumphs and Setbacks for Russian Leader Vladimir Putin

In 2024, President Vladimir Putin further cemented his grip on power and sought to counter Russia's isolation from the West over the war in Ukraine.

Trump Appears To Side With Musk, Tech Allies In Debate Over Foreign Workers Roiling His Supporters

President-elect Donald Trump appears to be siding with Elon Musk and his other backers in the tech industry as a dispute over immigration visas has divided his supporters.

S Korea Plane Crash: Eyewitnesses Report Sparks in Engine, Bird Strike

The Jeju Air flight, carrying 181 people, veered off the runway while landing and collided with a fence wall at Muan International Airport in the Muan County at around 9:07 am

Syria's Interim Authorities Deploy Helicopters Against 'Former Regime Remnants' in Coastal Regions

Military forces of Syria's interim administration have begun deploying attack helicopters against what it described as \"remnants of the former regime\" in the country's coastal regions, media reported.

Russia warns of 'decisive response' to US missile threats: Sergei Lavrov

The United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) will face a \"decisive response,\" including military-technical countermeasures, should they make new missile threats against Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (photo) said on Sunday.

'Kalpwas' to witness confluence of restraint, meditation and penance in Prayagraj Mahakumbh

The confluence of penance, meditation, and restraint is flowing at the largest religious and cultural gathering at the Sangam coast of Prayagraj.

All India Muslim Jamaat issues fatwa discouraging New Year celebrations

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, the National President of All India Muslim Jamaat on Sunday issued a fatwa against New Year celebrations, discouraging Muslims from celebrating it, instead urged them to focus on religious practices that align with their faith.

Manipur: Civilian worker at military station remains untraced for 35 days, search on

Despite hectic search by Army and other security forces, the 56-year-old man who was working as a supervisor for a contractor at a Military station in Manipur went missing and remains untraced for 35 days, officials said on Sunday.

A year after losing power, KCR family faces heat of probe agencies

Two months ago a senior Minister in Telangana had predicted political fireworks before Diwali.

Pune Rural Police Prepare for Bhima-Koregaon Anniversary Celebrations

The Pune Rural Police on Sunday formally announced their comprehensive preparations for the upcoming 207th Bhima-Koregaon Anniversary celebrations, set to take place on January 1, 2024.

Akhilesh Yadav questions frenzied excavations, invite to Kumbh

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav castigated the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh for the frantic excavations in the state and inviting political leaders to Mahakumbh.

Ayodhya's Ram temple to be ready by June 2025, says construction committee chairman

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra announced the completion of the temple by June 2025, with rampart and shoe racks to take until September, with rising tower construction being checked for aviation safety.

PM Modi Calls For Unity At Mahakumbh, End To Hatred

The specialty of the Mahakumbh is not only in its vastness, it is also in its diversity