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Looking forward to contributing to Soorma's success: Harmanpreet

Indian men's hockey team captain and star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh has expressed his excitement as he prepares to lead Soorma Hockey Club in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) season, set to commence on 28 December.

Pak legend Jahangir Khan praises Indian players

Pakistani squash legend Jahangir Khan has praised the progress of Indian squash players, highlighting their performance in the World Team Championship and their potential to win international titles.

Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes joins OFC squad

Odisha FC have bolstered their attacking lineup with the signing of seasoned Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes Nascimento, popularly known as Dori.

Man City at risk of missing out on Champions League: Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that the club are at risk of missing out on a place in the Champions League next season.

Bengal down Odisha to enter Santosh Trophy semifinals

West Bengal edged out Odisha 3-1 to qualify for the semifinals of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2024-25 at the Deccan Arena on Thursday.

ISL: Odisha FC Face Struggling MSC in Search of Top Four Spot

In-form eastern outfit will jump two places to third if they manage to clinch their sixth win of the season in Kolkata

Financial Markets Witness Steady Improvement in Gender Inclusion Pan India

Indian capital market regulator- SEBI is spurring Democratization of Capital Markets, ushering in innovations through a confluence of regulatory emblems, technological guardrails, investor centricity and increased awareness.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial group infuses ₹3,000 cr into SMFG India credit through rights issue

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) has reinforced its commitment to the Indian market with another Rs 3,000 crore equity infusion in SMFG India Credit Co. Ltd. (Formerly Fullerton India Credit Co. Ltd.) (SMICC) via a rights issue.

India Strengthens Leadership in Agricultural Exports: Government

India has strengthened its leadership in the export of labour-intensive agricultural and allied products while expanding into new areas such as electronics goods.

Housing Sales to Fall by 4 pc Year in Seven Major Cities: Report

A recent report by housing brokerage firm, Anarock, said the housing sales are estimated to fall 4 per cent this year in seven major cities to nearly 4.6 lakh units on lower launches.

Bank Frauds Increased to 18,461, Amount Involved Spikes 8x in H1FY25: RBI

In the first half of the current fiscal, the number of bank frauds witnessed a significant on-year increase to 18,461 cases.

Market ends flat

Among the sectors, Nifty Auto, Healthcare & Pharma indices rose almost 1 pc

Micro insurance premium in life segment tops ₹10k cr in FY24

The new business premium (NBP) in life insurance's micro-insurance segment in 2023-24 surpassed Rs 10,000 crore for the first time, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) said.

Clashes Between Islamists Now in Power in Syria and Assad's Supporters Kill 6 Fighters

Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad's government killed six Islamic fighters on Wednesday and wounded others, according to a British-based war monitor.

South Korean opposition submits motion to impeach the country's acting president as strife deepens

South Korea's main opposition party submitted a motion on Thursday to impeach the country's acting leader over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court's review of rebellion charges against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stemming from his short-lived martial law decree on 3 December.

Indonesia's Aceh marks 20th anniversary of 2004 tsunami

Residents of Indonesia's Aceh province in the northern tip of Sumatra Island paid tribute on Thursday to relatives, family members, and friends who lost their lives during the tsunami on 26 December, 2004.

Afghanistan Won't Tolerate Any Aggression, Warns Kabul After Pakistani Airstrikes That Killed 46

Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi (photo) on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, urging Islamabad to learn the lessons of history before targeting Afghanistan.

Azerbaijan Mourns Air Crash Victims Amid Probe

The crash, near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured

Israeli strike kills five Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say

An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, the Health Ministry said early Thursday.

ASI Continues Excavation of Ruined Banke Bihari Temple in Sambhal

The mystery of the stepwell found in a vacant plot in Laxman Ganj, a Muslim-dominated locality in Chandausi, Sambhal, is now being revealed layer by layer.

Bangladesh incidents reminiscent of sacrifices of Sikh gurus: Yogi Adityanath

Highlighting the rich legacy of the Sikh tradition with focus on their resilience in adverse circumstances, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the community for not only preserving their traditions but also inspiring others through their sacrifices for the nation and their faith.

Uttar Pradesh govt accelerates land allocation for Mahakumbh

With Mahakumbh 2025 fast approaching, preparations in the Mela area are gaining momentum.

Jagdeep Dhankhar to address Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University students today

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be in Jammu & Kashmir on Friday to preside as Chief Guest at the 10th convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University at Matrika Auditorium Campus in Jammu.

Young woman fatally stabbed by alleged lover in Guwahati, suspect arrested after attempted suicide

In a shocking incident, a young woman succumbed to her injuries on Thursday after being brutally stabbed by her alleged lover in the heart of Guwahati.

₹44,605 Crore Ken-Betwa Link Project Set to Transform Bundelkhand Region

Renowned for its valour and rich cultural heritage, the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh is on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by a series of ambitious projects including the much-talked-about Ken-Betwa Link Project, which stands out as a significant initiative.

No promotion of UP employees if they do not submit their asset details by 31 January

Uttar Pradesh government has strictly warned its employees to submit their assets details by 31 January, 2025 or they will not be considered for promotion in their service.

Manipur Chief Minister to police families: Avoid politics

Prefabricated shelters being set up for displaced families, says Biren Singh

JPC Holds Meeting With Representatives Of Karnataka, Rajasthan, MP Govt On Waqf Bill In Delhi

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 held a meeting here on Thursday to record oral evidence from state representatives as part of its deliberations on the proposed legislation.

Debating the 'Dalit' word

On December 19, 2024, veteran Nepalese communist leader and upper-house parliamentarian Bamdev Gautam caused quite a stir in the Dalit community by suggesting that the word 'Dalit' must be removed from official documents, including the constitution and the law.

Informal Sector Can Be Made Competitive

The informal sector comprises a sizable percentage of the workforce, especially in developing countries.