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'If I play good cricket, I don't need PR': Dhoni

MS Dhoni expressed his disinterest in social media despite managerial advice to boost his PR through various platforms. Dhoni emphasized the importance of good cricket over social media pre…

Mhatre breaks Yashasvi Jaiswal's List A World Record

Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre, at 17 years and 168 days, set a new world record for the youngest player to score 150+ runs in List A cricket during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Nagalan…

'Lies don't stick for long': Mamata in Sandeshkhali

During her Sandeshkhali rally, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee warned women against trusting miscreants and reiterated that they need not depend on anyone to access governmental schemes. She emph…

UP cadre IPS Vitul Kumar appointed as DG of CRPF

Centre has assigned senior IPS officer Vitul Kumar to officiate as Director General of CRPF following the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh on Dec 31. Kumar, currently Special DG of CRPF, wil…

June deadline for Ram temple complex: Panel

Construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is progressing rapidly and is expected to be completed by June 2025. Important features include 85 murals, titanium lattices, and marble idols. Add…

Antidepressant sales surge by 64% in India after Covid

The sale of antidepressants and mood elevators in India increased significantly, growing by 64% to Rs 2,536 crore since 2020, driven by virtual consultations and greater awareness. Key medi…

Soon, bigger speed signs at every 10km on NHs, eways

The road transport ministry has mandated that speed limits and vehicle logos be painted on expressways and National Highways every 10 km to guide drivers. New guidelines also require larger…

Encroachers attack Lucknow civic body staff, 2 hurt

Around 200 encroachers, allegedly of Bangladeshi origin, attacked members of the Lucknow municipal corporation near Shubh Marriage Lawn in Indiranagar on Sunday. The assault forced the team…

Former US president Jimmy Carter passes away at 100

Former US President Jimmy Carter, known for championing human rights and global peace, has died at 100. He served from 1977 to 1981 and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his hum…

Will Dalai Lama name successor on birthday?

As the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday approaches on July 6, speculation rises about whether he will announce his successor, a move likely to heighten tensions with China. With the Panchen L…

MCG Test registers biggest Boxing Day Test attendance

The India vs Australia fourth Test witnessed a record Boxing Day Test attendance with 299,329 fans. It surpassed the previous highest of 271,865 set during the 2013 Ashes Test. The match sa…

Capital tribute for Manmohan Singh's last journey

Delhi gathered to bid farewell to former PM Manmohan Singh, honoring his contributions and dignity. Thousands, including the Gandhi family and political leaders, attended the funeral proces…

ED names Russian as Rs 800 crore OctaFx scam mastermind

Russian national Pavel Prozorov is identified as the mastermind behind fraudulent activities via OctaFx India Pvt Ltd, earning over Rs 800 crore through unauthorized forex trading. The Enfo…

Hilarious! 'Nitish Reddy needs the DSP to protect him'

Nitish Kumar Reddy's maiden Test hundred was achieved dramatically in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Reddy, alongside Washington Sundar, forged a crucial partn…

Osamu Suzuki: Man who gave India its people's car

Osamu Suzuki, a key figure behind Maruti 800, was instrumental in introducing the small car to India in 1983. His vision and risk-taking attitude significantly shaped the Indian automobile …

FMCG companies bet on premium trend amid demand slump

Urban FMCG demand is not expected to fully recover until mid-2025, despite companies focusing on premium products. Inflation is constraining urban spending, while rural areas show recovery.…

Kohli receives on-air apology from ex-Oz cricketer

Former Australian cricketer Kerry O'Keeffe apologized for calling Virat Kohli arrogant after the Indian captain's on-field confrontation with debutant Sam Konstas. O'Keeffe'…

No law & order compromise: Revanth to Telugu film stars

Several prominent Telugu film industry figures met with Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy to resolve issues around the Pusha-2 stampede. The CM pledged full support for developing Hy…

BJP vs Congress now over 'incorrect India map'

BJP condemned Congress and Rahul Gandhi for allegedly misrepresenting Indian maps at an event in Karnataka celebrating the 1924 Congress session. BJP accused Congress of disrespecting India…

Kaboom! 19-year-old forces Bumrah to an unwanted record

Opener Sam Konstas made a memorable Test debut, scoring an impressive 65-ball 60 against India on the first day of the Melbourne Test. Konstas aggressively took on bowler Jasprit Bumrah, hi…

Trains to Kashmir may begin rolling next month

The Railways has modified AC sleeper trains and a Vande Bharat train for the Jammu-Kashmir route to handle harsh weather. Security checks akin to airports will be implemented. Trial runs on…

Can't blame EVMs without proof, says NCP's Supriya Sule

Supriya Sule, NCP(SP) senior functionary, stated she cannot fault EVMs without concrete evidence. Despite her victories using these machines, she acknowledged other parties, such as BJD and…

NEET aspirant flees hostel in Maha, raped

Police in Maharashtra arrested four men after a 17-year-old girl, who ran away due to academic pressure, alleged she was raped by them under the guise of offering help. The girl, a NEET asp…

Norms to curb surrogate ads & pesky calls next month

Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to 13 companies, including leading alcohol, tobacco, and paan masala manufacturers, for surrogate advertising. The companies …

Insurance as share of GDP shrinks to 3.7%

India's insurance penetration fell to 3.7% in FY24 after peaking at 4.2% during Covid, with life insurance penetration dropping to 2.8%. Despite this, per capita premium increased modes…

Exporters, govt in talks to tap opportunities in US

Exporters in India are preparing to seize potential opportunities in the US market across sectors like textiles, leather, chemicals, and toys, as the US looks to reduce dependence on China.…

India to be key challenge as Honda, Nissan talk merger

Japanese companies Honda and Nissan plan to merge operations in response to tough business challenges, potentially affecting their global and Indian markets. The merger faces complexities i…

Amit Shah eyes intel synergy with 'friendly' nations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasizes cooperation with friendly nations on intelligence to detect anti-India outfits. He highlights the importance of new strategies to counter emerging t…

Dalit staffer ends life amid CBI probe into fraud case

A Dalit post office employee in Bulandshahr died by suicide after CBI questioning related to a Rs 2.5 crore embezzlement case. Rahul Kumar, suspended for alleged negligence, left a note cla…

In-laws living in man's home sans his nod cruelty: HC

Calcutta High Court granted a man divorce, citing cruelty, as his wife's family and friends stayed at his house against his will. The couple, married in 2005, lived in Kolaghat before t…

Ayushman driving big gains in cancer treatment: Lancet

A recent study in The Lancet reveals that timely cancer treatment initiation in India has improved by 36% since 2018, largely attributed to the Ayushman Bharat health scheme. The scheme ha…

India, Kuwait elevate ties to strategic partnership

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait, the first in 43 years, resulted in a strategic partnership and a defense cooperation agreement. The nations condemned terrorism, …

BGT: What is Boxing Day Test and India's record in it?

India and Australia clash in the crucial Boxing Day Test. Both teams face batting woes in the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy match. India won the first Test but lost the second. The third Te…

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