Chennai, Jan 7: The makers of director Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule, featuring actor Allu Arjun in the lead, have now announced that they are to release from January 11, a reloaded version of the film which will feature an additional 20 minutes.
Mumbai, Jan 8: The domestic benchmark indices opened flat on Wednesday as selling was seen in the auto, IT, PSU bank, financial service, FMCG, metal, realty and media sectors.
Srinagar, Jan 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road to make Sonamarg an all-weather tourist destination.
Mumbai, Jan 8: Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has called Pakistani singer Atif Aslam his “borderless brother”.
New Delhi, Jan 8: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is bracing for a sharp dip in temperatures and severe weather conditions as a cold wave is expected to hit the national capital in the second week of January.
Dima Hasao, January 8: One dead body has been recovered from the collapsed coal mine at 3 Kilo, Umrangso, where nine miners were trapped on January 6.
Melbourne, January 8: Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin lauded Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and compared his performances with legendary Aussie spinner Shane Warne's Ashes campaign against England in 2005.
Melbourne, January 8: Young Australian batter Sam Konstas reflected on his exchange of words with Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah during the fifth and final Test at Sydney, saying that if it happened again during the match, he would not have said anything.
Puri, January 8: Puri Superintendent of Police Vineet Agrawal shared his views on the preparations underway for the upcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD). He emphasized the dedicated efforts being made to ensure seamless experiences for visitors at key tourist spots across the region.
Melbourne, January 8: Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin suggested that legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy stemmed from frustration over not being selected in the playing eleven.
New Delhi, January 8: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday extended birthday wishes to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha.
New Delhi, January 8: Despite a slowdown in real GDP growth and stagnant nominal GDP growth, per capita nominal GDP is expected to rise significantly in FY25, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
Mumbai, January 8: The State Bank of India (SBI) has revised its forecast for India's GDP growth in FY25 to 6.3 per cent, slightly lower than the National Statistical Office's (NSO) estimate of 6.4 per cent.
Bhubaneswar, January 8: South Africa's High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal said on Tuesday that it is a great privilege to attend the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Odisha's Bhubaneswar and recalled the memories of PBD held in Varanasi in 2019.
Bhubaneswar, January 8: Malaysia's Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo has expressed optimism about ties between India and Malaysia, stressing that the "future is very bright in terms of relations."
New Delhi, January 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday urged diplomats, including Ambassadors and High Commissioners from ASEAN, BIMSTEC, and European countries, as well as industry leaders and stakeholders, to invest in Assam, according to an official press release.
New Delhi, January 8: After the Central government allotted a dedicated site for the establishment of a memorial for honouring former President Pranab Mukherjee, his daughter, Sharmistha Mukherjee expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his gesture.
Bhubaneswar, January 8: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh called Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) "an important event", where India can showcase its progress, meet with diaspora settled in various nations and hold detailed discussions on how they can expand interests.
Kuala Lumpur, January 8: Ace Indian shuttler and Paris Olympics 2024 semi-finalist Lakshya Sen lost his Malaysia Open 2025 badminton tournament clash against Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu-Jen in straight games at the Stadium Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.
London, January 8: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the Dr Ambedkar Museum in London on Tuesday and called it a "profound tribute" to the life and legacy of the architect of the Indian constitution. Birla praised the museum as a "living memorial," celebrating Ambedkar's tireless work for social justice, equality, and the empowerment of marginalised communities.
New Delhi, January 8: The Indian National Congress (INC) on Tuesday announced that its new headquarters, named Indira Gandhi Bhawan, will be inaugurated at a grand ceremony on January 15, at a grand ceremony in New Delhi, according to a press release.
New Delhi, January 8: Host India will field its largest-ever contingent in the 3rd edition of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open BWF World Tour Super 750, from January 14-19, 2025. With top stars like Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen, An Se Young, and world No. 1 Shi Yuqi leading the field, this edition promises a thrilling display of skill and precision. It will also be a melting pot of excellence and fandom, as the tournament celebrates its third year, bringing together the best players and passionate fans in a true badminton spectacle.
Kolkata, January 8: East Bengal FC secured the services of Venezuelan national team forward Richard Enrique Celis Sanchez for the remainder of the current season. Celis, who last played for Academia Puerto Cabello in Venezuela's top division in October 2024, brings a wealth of international experience to the Indian Super League (ISL) club.
Panaji, January 8: After making headlines on the international stage with a memorable goal for Albania at the 2016 Euros, Armando Sadiku's arrival in the Indian Super League (ISL) last season was hailed as one of the marquee signings. Few could have foreseen the remarkable influence he would have upon joining the league.
Mumbai, January 8: The second edition of the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) T10 Women's Deaf Premier League 2025 kicked off at the Mumbai Police Gymkhana Cricket Ground, Mumbai. The tournament was inaugurated in a grand ceremony by the Chief Guest, Harjinder Kang, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India, marking a significant milestone in the tournament's history with international diplomatic presence.
Rourkela, January 8: The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their first win of Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 as they hammered the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 6-0 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Tuesday. Thierry Brinkman (3` and 47`), Sanjay (6`), Alexander Hendrickx (9`), Nicolas Bandurak (29`) and Boby Singh Dhami (49`) scored for the Kalinga Lancers.
New Delhi, January 8: India will soon be reaching the take-off stage in its export sector, Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, said on Tuesday.
Shimla, January 8: The concerted efforts of the Himachal Pradesh government towards road safety and traffic management have seen a remarkable reduction in road accidents and fatalities in the state during the year 2024.
Brussels, January 8: European Council President Antonio Costa held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, where Antonio Costa called India one of the European Union's (EU) main global partners and emphasised that it was time to strengthen ties and engage in a new strategic agenda.
Bhubaneswar, January 8: Odisha is set to host the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention from January 8 to 10, with leaders and officials highlighting the event's significance.
New Delhi, January 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritises India's commitment to citizen-centric governance.
New Delhi, January 8: The Centre appointed V Narayanan as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space on Tuesday.
Bhubaneshwar, January 8: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed his optimism about the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and believed that the event would be a success.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati has said that the party will contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections independently, with full preparation and strength.
New Delhi, Jan 8: V. Narayanan has been appointed as the next chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space, according to an official announcement made on Tuesday.
Jammu, Jan 7: Railway Safety Commissioner, Northern Circle, Dinesh Chand Deshwal on Tuesday started the statutory two-day inspection of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) that was completed recently.
Guwahati, Jan 7: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that Assam has immense potential for investment in agriculture, sericulture, aquaculture, food processing, jute and rubber plantation.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Assam has been growing at a rate of 12.5 per cent and it has become a fast developing state in the country, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.
Rourkela, Jan 7: The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their first win of Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 as they hammered the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 6-0 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.
Guwahati, Jan 7: The divers of the rescue team have dived twice in the coal mine in Assam's Umrangso locality in the Dima Hasao district, officials said on Tuesday.
Jaipur, Jan 7: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that like every year, the state-level celebration of 76th Republic Day will be organised in a traditional manner with joy and enthusiasm this year as well. The celebrations will be held in the city of lakes, Udaipur, on January 26.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday noted the substantive progress made in India-EU Strategic Partnership over the past decade during a phone conversation with Antonio Costa, President of the European Council.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 7: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday urged the people of the state to accord a grand welcome and respect to the Indian diaspora coming to Odisha to attend the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas beginning in Bhubaneswar from Wednesday (January 8).
Dubai, January 7: Actor Ajith Kumar is currently in Dubai to participate in the upcoming Dubai 24 Hours race, also known as the 24H Dubai 2025.
Sydney, January 7: Ravi Shastri has shared his views on the current stages of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Test careers following their dip in form during India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat to Australia.
New Delhi, January 7: Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday said that the government and people of India express condolences on the loss of lives and property caused by the earthquake in Tibet Autonomous Region.
New Delhi, January 7: Dishing out an impressive show, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi scored an upset win over world number 60 Ada Kumru in the girls singles event of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) J300 event, where top seed and title-favourite Yoana Konstantinova was also knocked out on day two of the tournament, according to a release from ITF.
New Delhi, January 7: ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting shared his thoughts on where Virat Kohli is at in his Test career following a further downturn in his form in India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss to Australia.
Bhubaneshwar, January 7: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday visited the Konark Eco Retreat Park and said he was 'impressed' by it.
New Delhi, January 7: Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India's ties with its diaspora have been strengthened, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
Mumbai, January 7: Hrithik Roshan debuted in Bollywood with the 2000 film 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' and now coming January 14, he will mark his 25th year as an actor in the Indian film industry.
New Delhi, January 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he had a talk with Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and that India and the EU are committed to working closely together.
New Delhi, January 7: After the completion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia, former head coach Sanjay Bangar shared his insight about India's squad in the five-match Test series where he said the combination of Nitish Kumar Reddy with Ravindra Jadeja or Washington Sundar was really confusing.
Gandhinagar, January 7: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the 'Pride of Ahmedabad' award ceremony organised by the Indian Red Cross Society in Ahmedabad.
New Delhi, January 7: Stressing the need for the production agencies over the slow production rate, Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Tuesday said that the service has not even received the 40 Tejas aircraft, adding that the production agencies have to invest in their advanced manufacturing processes.
Gurugram, January 7: The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) is making waves across the kabaddi world, garnering significant global interest ahead of its much-anticipated player draft and season kick off. With participation from countries like Egypt, Kenya, Argentina, Taiwan, and Poland, the GI-PKL has become quite popular for kabaddi players eyeing to play in this league, according to a release from GI-PKL.
Gandhinagar, January 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the transformative 'Digital India' campaign to enhance public welfare and improve the 'Ease of Living' through technology. Building on this vision, Gujarat is advancing towards becoming a 'Digital Gujarat' under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Kathmandu, January 7: The school building of Shree Bhimgithe Secondary School, Baglung built with India's financial assistance has been handed over on Tuesday.
New Delhi, January 7: Amid growing concern about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, states have intensified their health measures, focusing on surveillance and prevention to address the challenge.
Porbandar, January 7: A fire broke out in a forest in Ratnapur village of Porbandar here on Tuesday evening, a senior official said.
New Delhi, January 7: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 152nd Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) meeting here at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Tuesday in the presence of eminent sportspersons, administrators and coaches.
New Delhi, January 7: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal announced major initiatives to boost the capacity at Kandla Port worth an investment of more than Rs 57,000 crores on Tuesday.
New Delhi, January 7: Amid a debate on finding solutions to Indian fighter aircraft requirements, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday made it clear that there was no resource constraint and the country has adequate money available for its needs.
New Delhi, January 7: The Indian cricket team for the Physically Disabled (PD) Champions Trophy 2025 in Sri Lanka received an empowering send-off on Tuesday in New Delhi.
Mumbai, January 7: Actor Wamiqa Gabbi has joined Adivi Sesh in the upcoming film 'G2'.
Mumbai, January 7: Actor Vineet Kumar could not be more grateful as he received the opportunity to don the army uniform in "reel life" via his upcoming project 'Match Fixing'.
Amritsar, January 7: The Ambassadors of Argentina and Uruguay, Mariano Caucino and Alberto Guani, paid a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar today to offer their respects and enhance diplomatic relations between their countries and India.
New Delhi, January 7: Arun Kumar Chatterjee, the Secretary (CPV & OIA) in the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday that the Odisha government will host two plenary sessions that will showcase the enormous potential that can be harnessed by the Indian Diaspora in Odisha.
New Delhi, January 7: Former Indian cricketer and commentator Deep Das Gupta has expressed his concerns about India's approach during their recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and said the team adopted "a defensive mindset".
Mumbai, January 7: India Exim Bank has raised USD 1 billion by issuing 10-year bonds in the international market, the bank announced on Tuesday. This makes it the first Indian organisation to issue dollar bonds in 2025.
Dharmasthala, January 7: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday criticized the prevalence of VIP culture, particularly in religious institutions, emphasizing that such practices contradict the principles of equality and divinity.
Agra, January 7: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday highlighted the increasing use of new technology in the defence sector.
New Delhi, January 7: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), a passenger vehicle manufacturer, on Tuesday, said that the company will present a blueprint of its efforts to develop an electric ecosystem in the country called 'e For Me'.
Chandigarh, January 7: Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh on Tuesday said that there is no case of HMPV virus in the state of Punjab so far. He further stated that there is no need to panic, as it is not serious like Covid, and assured that the medical infrastructure is available to combat any surge.
New Delhi, January 7: The inaugural India-Malaysia Security Dialogue was held in New Delhi on January 7, 2025, co-chaired by Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, and Raja Dato Nushirwan Bin Zainal Abidin, Director General of the National Security Council of Malaysia, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
Khordha, January 7: The 63rd ITBP Raising Day Ceremony was celebrated in Khorda on Tuesday, featuring a parade. ITBP jawans showcased their skills during demonstrations for rescue operations and counter-terrorism actions.
Puri, January 7: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, accompanied by his wife Kyoko Jaishankar, began his Odisha visit by paying respects at the iconic Jagannath Temple in Puri. Sharing his sentiments on X (formerly Twitter), Jaishankar posted, "Blessed to have darshan of Lord Jagannath ji at Puri today. Prayed for peace, prosperity and harmony for all. Jai Jagannath!"
Mumbai, January 7: India Exim Bank has raised USD 1 billion by issuing 10-year bonds in the international market, the bank announced on Tuesday. This makes it the first Indian organisation to issue dollar bonds in 2025.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning captain and cricket icon Arjuna Ranatunga has expressed deep concerns about a proposal from cricket's "Big Three" – India, England, and Australia – to restructure the Test cricket landscape.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Amid rising disposable incomes in an aspirational country, luxury car-maker BMW Group India on Tuesday said it achieved its best-ever annual car deliveries last year at 15,721 units with 11 per cent growth.
Imphal/Aizawl, Jan 7: Women voters outnumbered the male voters in the electoral rolls of four northeastern states - Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh - where overall gender ratio was much higher than the national average, officials said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 7: A month before his retirement, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was at his poetic best while announcing the election schedule for Delhi Assembly on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 7: India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent in the financial year 2024-25 down from 8.2 per cent growth recorded in 2023-24, according to the first advance estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics on Tuesday.
Mumbai, Jan 7: Actor Jackie Shroff, who will be next seen in the upcoming streaming title ‘Chidiya Udd’, has called himself an open book, and shared that he likes to completely surrender to the director’s vision.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 7: Acclaimed filmmaker Blessy is thrilled after receiving news that his ambitious project, The Goat Life -- the country’s largest-ever desert film -- has made it to the final shortlist for nominations at the 97th Academy Awards.
New Delhi, Jan 7: The financial activities among the affluent class in the country is experiencing unprecedented levels, with the median individual managing over 434 peer-to-peer banking transactions annually and experiencing accelerated flows of earning, investing and spending, a report showed on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Jan Aushadhi outlets made over Rs 1,255 crore in sales of medicines till November, the Prime Minister's Office said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 7: The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, prioritise India's commitment to citizen-centric governance as they aim to safeguard personal data while driving growth and inclusivity, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Opener Shafali Verma said captaining India to the title in the inaugural U19 Women's World Cup is one of the best moments of her cricketing career.
Margao: , Jan 7 (IANS) FC Goa will host Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Wednesday.
Chennai, Jan 7: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced February 5 as the date for the bypoll to Tamil Nadu's Erode East Assembly constituency.
New Delhi, Jan 7: There has been an instance of polling CCTV footage being misused, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday stressing the need to protect the privacy of voters and justifying the decision to deny public access to polling footage.
Mumbai, Jan 7: As more clarity emerged around HMPV amid increased surveillance across the country, India's domestic benchmark indices closed higher on Tuesday amid positive global cues while buying was seen in metal, media, energy, commodities, PSU bank, financial service, pharma and FMCG sectors.
New Delhi, January 7: The inaugural India-Malaysia Security Dialogue was held in New Delhi on January 7, 2025, co-chaired by Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, and Raja Dato Nushirwan Bin Zainal Abidin, Director General of the National Security Council of Malaysia, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
Fatorda, January 7: FC Goa (FCG) will host Hyderabad FC (HFC) in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa, at 7:30 pm IST.
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 7: The AFC Asian Cup 2027 will take place from January 7 to February 5 across three cities – Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar - in Saudi Arabia, the AFC announced on Tuesday.
Mumbai, January 7: Former Indian cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar said that skipper Rohit Sharma needs to determine if he still has the hunger to play Test cricket and it should be visible in his form and actions.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Admitting that some states are unable to pay salaries due to the heavy cost of freebies promised during campaigning, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said the Election Commission of India’s hands are tied on the issue of “freebies” which cannot be disallowed as per a court order.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Host India will field its biggest-ever contingent of 21 entries in the third edition of the India Open, the BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament, scheduled from January 14 to 19 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium.
New Delhi, January 7: Keeping early gains intact, Indian stock indices closed Tuesday's session marginally in the green, after a bloodbath the previous session.
New Delhi, January 7: The Indian economy, in real terms, is expected to grow by 6.4 per cent in 2024-25 as compared to the 8.2 per cent growth in 2023-24. It is 20 basis points less than RBI estimates.
New Delhi, January 7: The length of operational natural gas pipeline in the country has increased from 15,340 kilometres (Kms) in 2014 to 24,945 Kms, a whopping 62.6 per cent as of September 10, 2024, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said in its year-end review of the last year.
Bengaluru, January 7: Microsoft will make a USD 3 billion investment in India for cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years, chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, informed from the stage at the Microsoft AI Tour in Bengaluru.
New Delhi, January 7: India will field its largest-ever contingent in the 3rd edition of the India Open BWF World Tour Super 750, scheduled to take place from January 14-19, 2025. With top stars such as Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen and An Se Young, along with world number one Shi Yuqi, leading the field, this edition promises a thrilling showcase of skill and precision.
New Delhi, Jan 7: The Indian quick commerce industry is estimated to reach $50 billion in gross order value (GOV) by FY30, which implies 60 million customers ordering eight times per month, according to an HSBC Research report on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Former India wicketkeeper Deep Das Gupta opined that India's 1-3 defeat against Australia in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy was due to their defensive mindset across the series
Dubai, January 7: The Tennis Ball Cricket Premier League (TBCPL 10) on Tuesday its inaugural T10 tournament featuring eight franchise teams, scheduled to take place from May 26 to June 5, 2025, a release from the league said.
Ahmedabad, Jan 7: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport, managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), on Tuesday reported double-digit growth in the number of passengers during the third quarter (Q3) FY25.
Kolkata, Jan 7: East Bengal FC has secured the services of Venezuelan national team forward Richard Enrique Celis Sanchez for the remainder of the current season.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC) Rajiv Kumar announced on Tuesday that India is poised to become a nation with one billion registered voters, the largest voter base in the world.
Kohima, Jan 7: To promote tourism and to facilitate the visit of foreign tourists, the Nagaland government has decided to urge the Ministry of Home Affairs to exclude the state from the purview of the Protected Area Permit (PAP), officials said here on Tuesday.
Bengaluru, Jan 7: As India embarks on its artificial intelligence (AI) journey, Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, on Tuesday announced $3 billion investment in the country for cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years.
New Delhi, Jan 7: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced February 5 as the date of voting for the 70-member Delhi Legislative Assembly and the results will be declared on February 8.
Itanagar, January 7: Indian Taekwondo player Rupa Bayor, who became the first player from the country to break into the top 10 world Poomsae Rankings in October last year, opened up on her journey in the sport and urged the government to focus more on its upliftment.
Reasi, January 7: The Indian Railways, which is on the path of development, is now moving towards showcasing one more classic example of an engineering marvel with the newly built Anji Rail Bridge.
New Delhi, January 7: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and MoS for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting L Murugan on Monday launched the official calendar of the Government of India at the Rail Bhawan.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Former India coach Sanjay Bangar feels that India captain Rohit Sharma, who is enduring a lean patch in Test cricket, has to show his hunger for runs in his actions to continue playing the red-ball format.
New Delhi, Jan 7: New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd, who is also a mentor of Sam Konstas, has praised the young Australian opener's attacking play in Tests, saying his style will see him stay in the team for a long time.
Mumbai, Jan 7: Adani Group shares saw a bullish trend on Tuesday, as buying was seen in almost all of the group's stocks, led by Adani Green Energy and Adani Power.
New Delhi, January 7: Irrfan Khan, one of India's most beloved and versatile actors, would have turned 58 today.
Puri, January 7: Ahead of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Odisha, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with his wife Kyoko Jaishankar, visited the Sun Temple in Konark and described the temple as a testament to India's heritage and creativity, urging visiting Pravasi Bharatiya delegates in Bhubaneswar to visit the temple.
Melbourne, January 7: Former Australian captain Mohammed Shami questioned the absence of pace veteran Mohammed Shami from the Indian squad during the back end of the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, saying that having him bowl a few overs as a backup seam option would have made a lot of difference for the visitor, the ICC Cricket site reoirted.
Sonipat, January 7: UAE ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali on Tuesday inaugurated four state-of-the-art padel courts at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in Haryana's Sonipat.
New Delhi, January 7: The life insurance sector in India is at an "inflexion point" and is poised to grow due to a variety of good reasons. Financial services company Centrum Broking in a report asserted that it remains constructive on the life insurance industry owing to favourable macro factors.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Indusfood 2025, the country's farm-to-fork trade exhibition, will kick off on Wednesday in Greater Noida on the outskirts of the national capital, with the participation of over 2,300 exhibitors from over 30 countries, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, January 7: Pharma companies in India are expected to report healthy earnings growth in the just-concluded October-December quarter, averaging 19.4 per cent, as per a report by brokerage firm Motilal Oswal.
New Delhi, January 7: Bahadur Singh Sagoo has been elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Tuesday.
New Delhi, January 7: Despite not securing a win at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Payal Kapadia, the director of 'All We Imagine As Light', expressed immense gratitude for the experience and the memories she gained.
New Delhi, January 7: Amid growing concern about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava reviewed the present situation of respiratory illnesses in the country and the status of public health measures for its management.
New Delhi, January 7: India is on the path of fiscal prudence as the government has spent around 52.5 per cent of the budget estimate (BE) of its deficit in the first seven months of FY25, says a report by the Union Bank of India.
New Delhi, January 7: Indian metal and mining companies are emerging as a bright spot in a global market that is struggling with stagnant commodity volumes, according to a report by Jefferies.
New Delhi, January 7: The Indian rupee opened strong on Tuesday morning as compared to the all-time low it tasted during the previous session. At the time of filing this report, the rupee traded at 85.75 against the US dollar, vis-a-vis an all-time low of 85.84.
Bhubaneswar, January 7: Locals performed the traditional folk dance, Ghumura, at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport to welcome guests for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention on Tuesday.
Mumbai, Jan 7: Be it office leasing or residential demand, Mumbai witnessed historic high among all metros last year, driven by sustained demand for premium housing and transformative infrastructure developments, a report showed on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 7: India's GDP growth momentum has improved in the October-December quarter of the current financial year (FY25) and inflation has eased, according to an HSBC Research report released on Tuesday.
Mumbai, Jan 7: Former ‘Bigg Boss 17’ contestant Ayesha Khan, who will be seen in the show “Dil Ko Rafu Karr Lei”, shared that her character in the show is “full of life” and a “patakha”.
New Delhi, Jan 7: At least 53 people were killed and 62 injured after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border region on Tuesday morning, according to media reports.
Mumbai, Jan 7: Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who was recently seen alongside Varun Dhawan in “Baby John”, has joined the cast of the upcoming spy thriller “G2,” directed by debutant Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi.
Mumbai, Jan 7: Businessman Raj Kundra, who made his acting debut with 'Undertrial' (UT69), has reportedly signed a three film deal with DB Digitainment and will be seen headlining Punjabi films.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Amid the rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India, the Centre on Tuesday asked the States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses in the country.
Mumbai, Jan 7: Actor Samir Kochhar, who is receiving a lot of positive response to his work in the recently released streaming title ‘Moonwalk’, has said that his role in the project allowed him to push his limits as an actor.
Guwahati, Jan 7: The water level has increased in the coal mine where at least nine labourers got trapped in Assam’s Umrangso locality and deep divers of the Indian Navy were called to assist the rescue operation, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday.
Mumbai, Jan 7: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bought another eight tonnes of gold in November 2024 as Central banks around the world continued their buying spree with a collective purchase of 53 tonnes of the precious metal during the month, according to the latest World Gold Council (WGC) report.
Mumbai, Jan 7: Low-cost carrier Akasa Air on Tuesday said it has appointed Belson Coutinho as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).
New Delhi, Jan 7: Global brokerage firm Jefferies has downgraded Zomato's shares to 'hold' as it revised the target lower, citing increasing competition as a threat to the online food aggregator’s profitability.
New Delhi, January 7: Retail automobile sales in India grew 9.1 per cent in 2024 to 2.61 crore units, defying multiple headwinds like extreme weather, elections, and uneven monsoons.
Washington DC, January 7: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday met with his Indian counterpart, Ajit Doval, with discussions focused on fostering joint production and development of strategic technologies to deliver "secure, reliable, and cost-competitive" technology solutions for global challenges.
New Delhi, January 7: For former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar it won't be a "surprise" if the India selectors take a "bold decision" in the upcoming Test tour of England after the World Test Championship final hopes were quashed in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Mumbai, January 7: Indian stock markets opened with marginal gains on Tuesday after a steep fall on Monday, with both indices opening in green.
New Delhi, January 7: India's quick commerce sector is expected to expand beyond groceries into new categories and cities in 2025 as Tier-2 and smaller cities embrace this model, says a report by Bernstein.
Dharamshala, January 7: Soon after China approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river, also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, the Tibetan experts in-exile have said that it will have multiple implications not only for India but for many other South Asian countries as well.
New Delhi, January 7: Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar described India captain Rohit Sharma's decision to "step aside" in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) as a "brave decision," acknowledging that Rohit seemed "out of his depth" throughout the tour.
Varanasi, January 7: A thick layer of fog continues to cover many parts of North India, leading to train delays.
New Delhi, January 7: India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to moderate to 5 per cent in December 2024 from 5.5 per cent in November, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.
New Delhi, January 7: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held a meeting with his US counterpart Jake Sullivan in New Delhi on Monday. Sullivan spoke about US' efforts to finalise the necessary steps to delist Indian nuclear entities, which will promote civil nuclear cooperation
Bhubaneswar, January 7: The 38th High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) headed by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved five investment projects in the state.
New Delhi, January 7: The National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan who is on a visit to India described the US and India as "natural partners," linked by their democracies, companies, universities, and people.
Bhubaneshwar, January 7: Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, is all set to host the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025, with several content creators and overseas Indians invited to participate in the event.
New Delhi, January 7: The National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan who is on a visit to India described the US and India as "natural partners," linked by their democracies, companies, universities, and people.
New Delhi, January 7: The National Security Advisor of the United States who is on a visit to India, highlighted the challenges posed by China's "predatorial industrial strategies" and the importance of India-US collaboration in overcoming them.
New Delhi, January 7: After three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were reported in India, Union Health Minister JP Nadda reassured the public on Monday, saying that there is no cause for alarm. He emphasized that the virus, first identified in 2001, poses no new threat.
New Delhi, January 7: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and also met his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval with the visiting leader announcing United States efforts to finalize necessary steps to delist Indian nuclear entities, which will promote civil nuclear cooperation and resilient clean energy supply chains.
New Delhi, January 7: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said that his visit to India is likely the last trip overseas that he will lead as NSA and he cannot think of a better way to end his tenure in the White House.
Mumbai, Jan 7: The domestic benchmark indices opened higher on Tuesday as buying was seen in the energy, PSE, auto, IT, PSU bank, financial service, pharma, FMCG, metal and realty sectors.
New Delhi, Jan 7: A powerful earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck Nepal on Tuesday morning, sending tremors across parts of North India, including Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and Delhi-NCR.
New Delhi, Jan 6: The national capital was enveloped in thick fog on Tuesday, affecting visibility and exacerbating winter challenges.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a temperature of 11.6 degrees Celcius in Delhi at 5:30 a.m., with a minimum forecast of 8 degrees Celcius and a maximum of 19 degrees Celcius for the day.
New Delhi, January 6: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday said that the US and India would need to ensure that valuable dual-use technologies don't fall into the wrong hands.
Mumbai, January 6: On the occasion of his 58th birthday on Monday, the Grammy and Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman in collaboration with his music institute, the KM Music Conservatory, launched the Bharat Maestro Awards to honour the legacy of Indian classical music legends and inspire future music icons.
Sydney, January 6: Usman Khawaja entered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy untroubled by the prospect of facing Jasprit Bumrah. In fact, the Australian opener had never been dismissed by Bumrah in their previous seven Test innings encounters. Khawaja even believed that the Indian pacer became easier to handle with more exposure.
New Delhi, January 6: India's HS Prannoy is set to make his much-anticipated return to competitive badminton at the Malaysia Open 2025, which begins at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. This BWF Super 1000 tournament marks Prannoy's first appearance since his Round of 16 exit at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he lost to compatriot Lakshya Sen. Ranked 26th in the world, Prannoy will aim to regain his form as the new season begins, according to Olympics.com.
Los Angeles, January 6: Indian designers once again made a global mark at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards where they showcased their creativity on the red carpet. Popular Canadian-American actress and comedian Catherine O'Hara turned heads as she graced the event in a stunning Rahul Mishra couture gown.
New Delhi, January 6: Indian Super League (ISL) club Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) have confirmed the departure of winger Rahul KP, who has signed a permanent deal with Odisha FC (OFC), as per ISL.
Rourkela, January 6: Soorma Hockey Club clinched a 2-2 (3 - 1 SO) penalty shootout victory against the Delhi SG Pipers in the Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday.
Kolkata, January 6: Mumbai City FC (MCFC) has beaten East Bengal FC (EBFC) by 3-2 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. Despite conceding 55% of the possession to East Bengal FC, the Islanders (MCFC) were more lethal in the final third, taking eight shots on target as opposed to the five of the home team, and moved up to fifth from the seventh spot in the standings.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella in the national capital and discussed various aspects of technology, innovation and AI.
New Delhi, January 6: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2025 at Delhi Cantt on Monday.
New Delhi, January 6: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President Rajeev Shukla criticized Cricket Australia for snubbing former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation after the end of the Sydney Test.
Kathmandu, January 6: The campus and hostel buildings of Myagdi Multiple Campus, Myagdi built with the Government of India's financial assistance at the project cost of Nepal Rupees 27.93 million under 'Nepal-India Development Cooperation' was formally handed over to Campus Management Committee today.
Sydney, January 6: Ricky Ponting believes the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has set a high standard for the Ashes to live up to when Australia hosts the series next summer.
Mumbai, January 6: After facing multiple delays due to clearance issues with the Central Board of Film Certification, the trailer of the much-awaited political drama 'Emergency' starring actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has been unveiled.
New Delhi, January 6: Former cricketer Ravi Shastri heaped praise on Australia skipper Pat Cummins and pointed out the 31-year-old's "willingness to compete".
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday and said that the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights, including in the areas of technology, defence and space.
Los Angeles, January 6: Celebrated fashion designer-turned-producer Manish Malhotra started 2025 on a high note as he graced the red carpet at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards on Monday.
New Delhi, January 6: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his US counterpart Jake Sullivan here on Monday and the two leaders reviewed progress in their high-level dialogue including in diverse fields such as defence, cyber and maritime security.
Guwahati, Jan 7: Indian Army has mobilised a relief task force to rescue the trapped coal miners at Umrangshu locality in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, officials said Tuesday.
Ottawa, Jan 7: Justin Trudeau is ending his 11-year leadership role, nine years as Canada's Prime Minister, that was marred by his confrontation with India and deference to Khalistanis.
Rourkela, Jan 6: India skipper Harmanpreet Singh found his scoring touch to help Soorma Hockey Club clinch a 2-2 (3-1 SO) penalty shootout victory against the Delhi SG Pipers in the Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Monday, taking the second place in the points table.
New Delhi, Jan 6: As Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as the Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal leader once his party has chosen a new leader, the countdown has begun for a significant shift in the Canadian politics and, at the same time, also ignited some hope of the strained bilateral relationship between India and Canada, that hit rock bottom in 2024, getting an opportunity to improve this year.
Kolkata, Jan 6: Mumbai City FC beat East Bengal FC 3-2 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Monday.
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New Delhi, Jan 6: IIT Delhi hosted Jake Sullivan, the US National Security Advisor (NSA), on Monday as the latter said that both countries are working together to build next-generation semiconductors further boosting the diplomatic partnership between the two allies.
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 6: The Mahakumbh 2025, being the largest human gathering and intangible heritage of humanity representing Sanatan culture, has sparked global curiosity.
New Delhi, Jan 6: India's surveillance network remains vigilant and the country is ready to respond promptly to any emerging health challenges, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said on Monday, as the number of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country reached five in a single day.
Patna, Jan 6: The Indian government has granted citizenship to Sumitra Prasad alias Rani Saha, a woman who had been living in Bihar's Ara city for 40 years.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Monday, said he was glad to know about the tech giant's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India.
Kolkata, Jan 6: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met the 95 Indian fishermen who returned from Bangladesh on Monday and urged them not to venture close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing in the Bay of Bengal.
New Delhi, Jan 6: US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan on Monday emphasised efforts of the outgoing Biden administration in finalising necessary steps to delist Indian nuclear entities to promote civil nuclear cooperation and resilient clean energy supply chains.
New Delhi, Jan 6: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) represents a mini-India that would lead the country into Viksit Bharat, Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi said on Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 6: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) represents a mini-India that would lead the country into Viksit Bharat, Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi said on Monday.
Kolkata, Jan 6: East Bengal FC midfielder PV Vishnu has been named the Emerging Player of the Month for December 2024, recognising his outstanding performances, which included two goals and one assist.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights, including in the areas of technology, defence, space, biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
New Delhi, January 6: After three cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) were reported in India, Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday assured the people that there is no need to worry as the health systems and surveillance networks of the country are vigilant and ready to respond promptly to any emerging health challenges.
New Delhi, January 6: Indian Para shooter Avani Lekhara recently made an appearance at the House of Glory podcast, an initiative started by the Olympic medalist Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation. The two-time Olympic Gold medalist reflected on her journey of becoming a para-athlete and the importance of mental health in the process of becoming a successful shooter.
New Delhi, January 6: Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan shared his insight on the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India, and said that 'Men in Blue' were "blown away" after their triumph at the Perth Test.
Ranchi, January 6: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday distributed the first increased instalment of Rs 2500 to eligible women under 'Maiya Samman Yojana' in a program organised in at Khoja Toli Army Training Ground in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi.
New Delhi, January 6: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan noted NSA Ajit Doval's efforts to propel US-India partnerships on various projects.
Bellary (Karnataka), Jan 6: Olympic gold medallist and Canadian wrestling legend, Erica Wiebe, is set to conduct a camp for female Indian wrestlers at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in Vijayanagar this month as part of the second edition of the IIS Excellence Accelerator.
Mumbai, Jan 6: On the occasion of the Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R.Rahman's birthday on Monday, his music institute, the KM Music Conservatory announced the launch of the Bharat Maestro Awards. With an aim to recognise the timeless influence of Indian classical music while nurturing the next wave of musical talent, the awards will honour the music legends.
New Delhi, Jan 6: The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is definitely not deadly, and there is, to date, no evidence of mortality or a severe transmission rate, said former Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scientist, Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, on Monday.
Mumbai, Jan 6: Aside from being one of the most celebrated actresses in both Bollywood and the South, Shruti Haasan also happens to be a gifted musician.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Global venture capital firm Accel on Monday said it has raised a $650 million early-stage fund, dedicated to supporting next-generation of founders in India and Southeast Asia (SEA).
Bhubaneswar, Jan 6: Odisha FC have signed talented forward Rahul KP on a permanent transfer from Kerala Blasters FC on Monday. The deal will see the 24-year-old join the Kalinga Warriors until the end of the 2026-27 season, with an option to extend for a further year.
Mumbai, Jan 6: Morgan Stanley expects India to be one of the best performing emerging markets in 2025, with a base case projection for Sensex to rise by 18 per cent by December end.
New Delhi, Jan 6: The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) will host the Para-Dressage World Challenge 2025 in October for the first time at the Modi Equestrian Academy in Meerut (North Zone) and Surge Stables in Bengaluru (South Zone) in October. With a vision to create India’s first-ever representation at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics, the EFI also organised the first-ever FEI-backed Para-Dressage Workshop at the Modi Equestrian Academy in Meerut from January 4-5.
Hyderabad, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually inaugurated the Charlapalli Railway Terminal in Hyderabad and said this would accelerate regional development.
Hyderabad, Jan 6: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sanction a Regional Ring Rail, like the Regional Ring Road, for the state.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Social media platform Meta on Monday moved the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), challenging a recent Competition Commission of India (CCI) order imposing a Rs 213 crore penalty on the firm related to WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy update.
New Delhi, Jan 6: India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal vowed that the team will make a strong comeback after their 1-3 Border-Gasvakar Trophy defeat against Australia in Sydney on Sunday. India lost the final Test of the series by six wickets which ended their hopes of qualifying for the third consecutive World Test Championship (WTC) final.
New Delhi, January 6: The Indian Super League (ISL) has reached its crucial second phase, placing East Bengal FC at a defining point in their campaign. After an inconsistent start to the season, the Red and Gold Brigade (EBFC) now face a pivotal moment. With a challenging set of fixtures looming in January, the month could determine the trajectory of their season and potentially make or break their aspirations, as per ISL.
Mumbai, Jan 6: Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer AR Rahman and the KM Music Conservatory will be celebrating Bharat Maestro Awards, which honour Indian classical music legends and inspiring future music icons.
New Delhi, January 6: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Newsweek, Dev Pragad has been invited as the Guest of Honour for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention set to take place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to January 10 onwards.
Mumbai, Jan 6: The Indian stock market witnessed a steep decline on Monday as domestic benchmark indices plunged more than 1.5 per cent amid growing concerns over human metapneumovirus (HMPV) along with global uncertainties.
Jammu, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, virtually inaugurated the new Jammu Railway Division, terming it a historic milestone.
Mumbai, Jan 6: Renowned Tamil filmmaker, Rajkumar Periasamy has joined forces with T-series' head honcho Bhushan Kumar for his next, which is being billed as a high concept pan-India film.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Erik Solheim, former Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, said on Monday it has been wonderful to observe the improvement of Indian Railways in the last 10 years under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the government laid the foundation stones of multiple projects, further strengthening the country's railway infrastructure.
Bengaluru, Jan 6: The team of one of the most anticipated movies in South Indian cinema, superstar Yash starrer ‘Toxic’ has hinted at a big update on the movie on the occasion of the actor's birthday on January 8.
New Delhi, January 6: Global central banks remained active in the gold market in November 2024, collectively adding 53 tonnes of the precious metal to their reserves, according to the World Gold Council.
New Delhi, January 6: Noting that the vision of India-US civil nuclear cooperation laid nearly 20 years ago by then President George W Bush and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has not been fully realised, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday said that United States is now finalizing the necessary steps to remove long-standing regulations that have prevented civil nuclear cooperation between India's leading nuclear entities and US Companies.
New Delhi, January 6: PR Jaishankar, Managing Director of India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL), has set an ambitious target to double the company's lending to Rs 1 lakh crore within the next three years.
New Delhi, January 6: Leasing activities by the Global Capability Centres (GCC) hit all time high in 2024, at 2024 at 29.4 million square feet with a share of 37 per cent of the overall leasing activity across the top 9 cities in India and registering about 29 per cent year-to-year (Y-o-Y) growth, the CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd observed in a report.
Mumbai, Jan 6: The trailer of the upcoming season of the fan favourite streaming series ‘Paatal Lok’ was unveiled in the Juhu area of Mumbai on Monday.
Mumbai, Jan 6: As the makers of “Azaad” unveiled the trailer on Monday, filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor said that the film is a testament to the transformative power of human-animal connections.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple railway projects through video conferencing, further strengthening India's railway infrastructure.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Indian para shooter Avani Lekhara expressed gratitude for the challenging journey of becoming a para-athlete while reflecting on the importance of mental health in becoming a champion.
Mumbai, January 6: Newcomers Aaman Devgn, Ajay Devgn's nephew, and Rasha Thadani who is Raveena Tandon's daughter, are all set to make their big-screen debut with the upcoming period drama 'Azaad'.
Gandhinagar, January 6: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Quality Conclave on the 78th Foundation Day of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in Gandhinagar. The conclave was organized by BIS's Ahmedabad office in partnership with the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
New Delhi, January 6: Young Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on Monday reflected on his maiden tour of Australia during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy and said that he has learnt a lot.
Mumbai, January 6: The equity benchmarks shed over one and a half per cent in the trading session on Monday, impacted measurably by the global cues, weakness in the Indian rupee, and detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India.The Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday ended at 23,616.05, down over 388 points, and the BSE Sensex at 77,964.99, declining over 1,258 points.The indices of all the sectors at NSE remained heavily in the red territory, with PSU Banks trailing about 4 per cent. On BSE, midcap and smallcap indices were down 2-3 per cent.
New Delhi, January 6: India's Quick Commerce retail market is on a remarkable growth trajectory. A report by Anand Rathi suggests that multiple player can co-exist in India's Quick Commerce retail market.
New Delhi, January 6: The 15th edition of Asia's largest aerospace and defence exhibition, Aero India 2025, will be held from February 10 to 14, at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
New Delhi, January 6: Reigning Asian champion and multiple ISSF medallist Varun Tomar nailed a double winning both the senior and junior men's 10m air pistol titles at the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for Pistol events, being played here at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting range in the national capital.
New Delhi, Jan 6: India's services sector growth rose to a 4-month high in December as robust demand boosted business activity with strong job creation taking place during the month, according to a survey released on Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 6: India captain Rohit Sharma's childhood coach Dinesh Lad has suggested that the opening batter should play a couple of domestic games to prepare for Test cricket after his dismal form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Mumbai, Jan 6: India have rested captain Harmanpreet Kaur and fast bowler Renuka Singh Thakur for the upcoming three-match women's ODI series against Ireland, set to begin on January 10 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
Mumbai, Jan 6: The Indian stock market turned red in the afternoon trading session on Monday after opening in the green.
Bengaluru, Jan 6: India has detected the first case of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) -- currently causing an outbreak in China -- in an 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the state health department confirmed on Monday.
Mumbai, Jan 6: “Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2” actress Jia Narigara is excited to enter TV show Jhanak, featuring Hiba Nawab and Krushal Ahuja in titular roles. She shared that she has started her shoots and revealed that her character is “beautiful.”
Mumbai, January 6: Kajal Aggarwal has expressed her happiness about being a part of Kannappa, which also stars Akshay Kumar and Prabhas.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Goldman Sachs has projected India to be among the best-performing emerging markets in 2025, given the country’s robust macroeconomic stability backed by improving terms of trade, effective inflation targeting, and reliable domestic risk capital.
Bellary, January 6: Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), on Sunday, announced a first-of-its-kind International Wrestling Camp for Women, in collaboration with United World Wrestling (UWW). The IIS UWW International Women's Wrestling Camp will take place at the IIS' Vijayanagar facilities, between January 15 and January 30 2025.
Bengaluru, January 6: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the postponement of the docking of its Spadex mission program, initially scheduled for January 7, 2025. The new date for the docking has been set for January 9, 2025. ISRO has not provided any specific reason for the change in schedule.
New Delhi, January 6: The BSE Sensex is projected to register an 18 per cent gain by December 2025, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed optimism about the future of high-speed rail transport in India, stating that the first bullet train will soon be operational in the country.
Saljhandi, January 6: The 18th Indo-Nepal Joint Military Exercise, Surya Kiran, is currently underway at Saljhandi in Nepal. Running from December 31 to January 13, the exercise strengthens the partnership between the Indian and Nepalese Armies, providing a platform for both to exchange best practices and sharpen operational skills.
Mumbai, January 6: Srinu Bugatha and Thakor Nirmaben Bharatjee, the defending men's and women's champions respectively, will headline a star-studded Indian elite field for the landmark 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon 2025 to be held on Sunday, January 19.
Mumbai, January 6: On Monday, the makers of 'Paatal Lok' unveiled the trailer of the second season.
Mumbai, January 6: The women's selection committee announced the 15-player squad for India's upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland on Monday, the BCCI informed.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted a significant development in India's transportation infrastructure, particularly in the metro network and Indian railways, stating that the country now has 1000 km of metro services.
Jammu, January 6: The long-awaited approval for the Jammu railway division was celebrated by key political figures including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Union Minister Dr. Jitender Singh.
Male, January 6: The High Commissioner of the Republic of India to the Republic of the Maldives, G Balasubramanian, presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, during a ceremony held at the President's Office on Monday morning, an official press release by the Maldives President's Office stated.
New Delhi, January 6: The government may fall short of its capital expenditure (capex) target for the financial year 2025, according to a report by Motilal Oswal.
New Delhi, January 6: The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), India's leading electricity trading platform, has achieved its highest-ever monthly electricity traded volume of 11,132 million units (MU) in December 2024.
Mumbai, January 6: Ahead of his birthday, 'KGF' star Yash on Monday unveiled a new poster from his upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups'.
New Delhi, January 6: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the eighth Pre-Budget Consultation meeting with stakeholders and representatives from trade unions on Monday. The discussion was held in connection with the preparation of the Union Budget 2025-26.
Gurgaon, January 6: Institutional investments in Indian real estate reached a five-year high of USD 6.5 billion in 2024, marking a 22 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth from USD 5.4 billion in 2023, according to Colliers report.
New Delhi, January 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi, with discussions on enhancing bilateral, regional and global cooperation.
New Delhi, January 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi, with discussions on enhancing bilateral, regional and global cooperation.
New Delhi, January 6: Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes it is time for India to move ahead of the "star culture" and raised questions about the team's sudden downfall after the T20 World Cup success, in a video posted on his YouTube Channel.
New Delhi, January 6: India's services sector ended 2024 on a strong note, with the HSBC India Services Business Activity Index rising from 58.4 in November to 59.3 in December, according to the HSBC PMI survey.
New Delhi, January 6: Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that if star quick Jasprit Bumrah had not taken part in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India would have suffered a 5-0 series defeat instead of a 3-1 humbling by Australia.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti on Monday.
New Delhi, January 6: Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh launched a scathing tirade on the Indian management for the team selection during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In a video on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan also urged the Indian team to select players based on performance and not their stature for the England Test tour.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Led by the industrial and warehousing segment, the institutional investments in Indian real estate touched $6.5 billion inflows in 2024, a substantial 22 per cent increase from the previous year's $5.4 billion, according to a report on Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 6: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday met US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan in New Delhi to discuss a wide range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues.
Mumbai, Jan 6: Actress-filmmaker and parliamentarian Kangana Ranaut's film “Emergency” is all set to hit the screens on January 17 and she says that the story isn't just about a controversial leader as it delves into themes that remain profoundly relevant today.
New Delhi, Jan 6: For the Indian IT sector, the macro-economic environment is far better placed than it has been in the last two years which should drive a revival in 2025, according to a report on Monday.
Mumbai, Jan 6: Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan in 2025 is going for the “real thing” by being strong.
Mumbai, Jan 6: The domestic benchmark indices opened higher on Monday as buying was seen in the IT and auto sectors.
Guwahati, Jan 5: In a bid to promote tourism, Indian Railways is operating a Bharat Gaurav special train between Rana Pratap Nagar in Rajasthan and Kamakhya in Guwahati, officials said here on Sunday.
Guwahati, Jan 5: To boost the fish production in the northeastern region, Rs 2,114.73 crore has been invested in the region since 2014-15 under Blue Revolution and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), officials said here on Sunday.
New Delhi, January 6: The upcoming second term of the US President Donald Trump (Trump 2.0) will be beneficial for the equity market and US Dollar while it is negative for the bonds markets, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
Los Angeles, January 6: Golden Globes 2025 ended on a disappointing note for Indian fans as India's 'All We Imagine As Light' lost both the awards they were nominated for.
Mumbai, January 6: Indian stock markets opened almost flat, starting the fresh week in green with a marginally higher opening; however, the outlook is still under pressure.
New Delhi, January 6: Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis was disappointed with the result of the match against Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL). According to him, the result did not reflect the effort put in by his young players.
Rourkela, Jan 5: The Tamil Nadu Dragons rode on goals from Abharan Sudev (‘48) and Thomas Sorsby (‘60) and a rock-solid defensive show from skipper Amit Rohidas to notch up a 2-0 win over the UP Rudras at the Hero Hockey India League clash at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative in his constituency of Upleta in Porbandar, Gujarat, on Sunday to boost cycling.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 5: Preparations are afoot for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar on 8-10 January.
New Delhi, January 6: The Logistics Division of the Ministry of Commerce has emphasized the need for States and Union Territories (UTs) to prioritize the development of State-specific logistics policies to achieve their developmental aspirations.
Hyderabad, January 6: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Cherlapally railway terminal in Telangana on Monday, marking the launch of 24 regular train services.
Mumbai, Jan 5: Actor Shahid Kapoor has described his upcoming project, "Deva," as the most challenging film of his career.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Punjab FC went down by a solitary goal to nine men Kerala Blasters FC in a tightly fought contest of the Indian Super League encounter played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday.
Hyderabad, Jan 5: The South Central Railway will operate 52 additional special trains between various destinations to clear extra rush during Sankranti festival season.
New Delhi, Jan 5: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying the foundation for multiple urban railway development projects worth over Rs 12,200 crore in Delhi on Sunday, India is well on track to become the second-largest metro rail network in the world, according to a statement by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 5: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) lifted the Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 5: As the controversy raged over Oyo's revised policy for partner hotels, directing them not to allow unmarried couples to check in, the hospitality major said on Sunday the initiative is aimed at providing a safe experience for families, students, business, religious, and solo travellers.
Rourkela, Jan 5: Vincent Vanasch put in a stellar performance in goal to help Soorma Hockey Club beat Kalinga Lancers 4-3 in the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 5: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) celebrations are all set to begin in Odisha's Bhubaneswar from January 8 and will see thousands of Non-Resident Indians and members of the Indian diaspora from across the world congregating at the city for the mega event.
New Delhi, Jan 5: There is no gainsaying the fact that the Indian diaspora plays a crucial role in paving the way for the development of India, especially in the pursuit of the nation's goal of becoming a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India).
New Delhi, Jan 5: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has made remarkable strides in its efforts to boost tourism, deepen cultural exchanges, and elevate its global profile. One of the most significant achievements in this regard is the launch of the 'Chalo India' campaign.
New Delhi, January 6: The inclement weather and cold wave conditions gripped the national capital in the early hours of Monday accompanied by a temperature dip and chilly winds.
Washington, January 6: As the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards kicked off the 2025 awards season, Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia stole the spotlight with her film, 'All We Imagine As Light,' which secured nominations in two major categories: Best Director for Kapadia and Best Motion Picture in a Non-English language.
Kolkata, January 6: Chandra Kumar Bose, nephew of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on Sunday said that it is unfair to draw a comparison between Netaji and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and one should not compare the two leaders.
Prayagraj, January 6: Preparations have been intensified in Prayagraj ahead of the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 as several measures have been taken on the ground to facilitate the devotees and visitors coming for the 'Shahi Snan'.
New Delhi, January 6: After representing Men in Blue just four times, allrounder Rishi Dhawan announced his retirement from Indian limited-overs cricket on Sunday.
New Delhi, January 5: Kerala Blasters FC defeated Punjab FC by 1-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Sunday. A spot-kick from Noah Sadaoui was enough for Kerala Blasters FC to secure a win, especially after going down to nine men in the final quarter. With their 0-1 win today, Kerala Blasters FC became just the third side to win an Indian Super League game after receiving two or more red cards after Mumbai City FC (4 vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant on 20 December 2023) and Chennaiyin FC (2 vs Kerala Blasters FC on 16 December 2014 with both these bookings coming in AET).
Davangere, January 5: Stating that divisive forces are misusing religion and caste to disrupt the peace of the state and country, which hampers progress, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday called upon the youth to stay away from such harmful influences and safeguard their future.
Rourkela, January 5: The Tamil Nadu Dragons rode on goals from Abharan Sudev ('48) and Thomas Sorsby ('60) and a rock-solid defensive show from skipper Amit Rohidas to notch up a 2-0 win over the UP Rudras at the Hero Hockey India League clash at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Sunday.
Rourkela, January 5: Vincent Vanasch put in a stellar performance in goal to help Soorma Hockey Club beat Kalinga Lancers 4-3 in the Hero Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday.
Kolkata, January 5: India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Sourish Bandopadhyay on Sunday said that there are no chances of rain in South Bengal for the time being.
New Delhi, January 5: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday inaugurated the National Cadet Corps Republic Day Camp-2025 in Delhi Cantt, a release said.
New Delhi, January 5: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, led the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative in Gujarat's Porbandar, with Olympian Lovlina Borgohain and wrestler Sangram Singh pledging their support to the movement.
Sydney, January 5: Australia booked their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final with a commanding six-wicket victory over India in Sydney, clinching the five-match series 3-1 on Sunday.
Johannesburg, January 5: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers had a word of advice for close friend and star India batter Virat Kohli, who had a horror tour of Australia and struggled with deliveries outside off-stump, most notably by pacer Scott Boland.
Vasco da Gama, January 5: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on Sunday concurrently launched two indigenously designed and constructed Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard.
Guwahati, January 5: Lovlina Borgohain is eyeing a third straight summer Olympics but will take one step at a time from here on. Lovlina, who won a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics but returned empty-handed from Paris 2024, said Los Angeles 2028 was very much in her plans.
Sydney, January 5: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has voiced strong criticism of Virat Kohli's prolonged struggles with the bat following India's 1-3 defeat in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, Pathan highlighted Kohli's technical issues, his lack of participation in domestic cricket, and the impact of his poor form on the Indian team.
Porbandar, January 5: A Board of Inquiry has been launched after an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed in Gujarat's Porbandar, resulting in the deaths of three crew members, including two pilots and one aircrew member.
Imphal, January 5: In a series of successful joint operations, Indian Army in coordination with Manipur Police and other security forces, recovered 42 weapons, ammunition and warlike stores from both hill and valley regions in the districts of Imphal West, Chandel, Thoubal, Kangpokpi and Churcahandpur in Manipur, a release said on Sunday.
Kochi, January 5: French Naval ships FS Forbin and FS Alsace, part of the French Carrier Strike Group, have arrived in Kerala's Kochi. The visit would enhance interoperability, foster mutual understanding and strengthen collaboration between the two navies.
Sydney, January 5: Australian skipper Pat Cummins' status as a modern-day great went up a notch following the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series win against India on Sunday, adding one more trophy to his cabinet that shows no signs of shrinking down.
New Delhi, January 5: Morgan Stanley expects India to be among the best-performing emerging markets in 2025. With strong earnings, macro stability and domestic flows, the global investment banking company argues it is hard to argue against India's investment case.
Sydney, January 5: ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting believed that Jasprit Bumrah's exploits are not only the best he's seen of a visiting bowler in Australia but probably the best fast-bowling display of all time.
Sydney, January 5: Beau Webster had a debut to remember in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Replacing Mitchell Marsh in the Australian squad, Webster made an instant impact with both bat and ball, playing a crucial role in Australia's 3-1 series victory, reclaiming the trophy after a 10-year wait.
New Delhi, January 5: Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered an all-timer Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) campaign with 32 scalps in five matches at an average of 13.06 with three five-wicket hauls. The bowler had a capable partner in pacer Mohammed Siraj, who toiled really hard for his wickets during the series and showcased an aggressive attitude fitting of a pacer.
Washington DC, January 5: The excitement is building as the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards approach, and all eyes are set on the prestigious ceremony taking place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
New Delhi, January 5: Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh is all set to showcase his skills for Haryana Gladiators in the upcoming Legend 90 League, scheduled to be played in February. Harbhajan, a veteran of 103 Tests and 236 ODIs, will bring his unmatched experience to the Gladiators.
Guwahati, January 5: The Assam Congress is planning a major reshuffle after the panchayat elections as part of its preparations for the 2026 assembly polls.
New Delhi, Jan 5: There is no denying the fact that under the visionary and dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s connection with its global diaspora has strengthened significantly over the last decade. A number of initiatives have been launched for the welfare of Indian nationals living abroad.
Mumbai, January 5: The highly anticipated trailer for 'Sky Force', Akshay Kumar's upcoming patriotic thriller, was unveiled on Sunday, sending waves of excitement across the nation.
Mumbai, Jan 5: The second week of the New Year 2025 is set to be very busy as seven public issues (mainboard and SMEs) will open to the investors in the stock market and six companies will be listed during the same period.
New Delhi, January 5: India's rural credit ecosystem is increasingly getting formalised and borrowers across the country are preferring formal sources due to a variety of reasons, including interest subventions and subsidised credit, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Chairman Shaji KV told reporters on Sunday.
New Delhi, January 5: Businesses in India's household durables segment are expected to see some moderation in revenue growth in the just-concluded October-December quarter, asserted HSBC Global Research in a thematic report ahead of the impending earning updates.
Sydney, January 5: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has lauded Rohit Sharma's decision to step aside from the Sydney Test, emphasizing the importance of the team over personal ambitions. Gambhir believes such gestures reflect true leadership and accountability, which starts at the top.
Sydney, Jan 5: Despite India ending up losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3, ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting believes that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah’s exploits are not only the best he’s seen of a visiting bowler in Australia but probably also the best fast-bowling display of all time.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Reigning Asian champion and multiple ISSF medallist Varun Tomar nailed a double winning both the senior and junior men’s 10m air pistol titles at the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for pistol events, being played here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range in the national capital.
New Delhi, January 5: India's foreign exchange reserves continue to decline, extending downhill journey for three months now.
New Delhi, January 5: As part of their efforts to navigate through the troubled waters against the backdrop of sluggish consumption demand in the overall economy, businesses in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and retail space are preparing strategies for the upcoming quarter of financial year 2025.
Sydney, January 5: Australia captain Pat Cummins has praised opener Usman Khawaja for his resilient performances during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, despite not always getting the runs he would have liked.
New Delhi, January 5: Punjab FC will host Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on January 5, Sunday, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
Sydney, January 5: Legendary former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment after being snubbed from the presentation ceremony of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite his name being associated with the coveted trophy. The historic series, which saw Australia break a 10-year hiatus and reclaim the trophy with a 3-1 victory, was marked by fierce competition and memorable moments.
Sydney, January 5: Following India's loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that the team needs hungrier and young talent like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who would "protect their wicket like their life" and show hunger for runs.
Guwahati, Jan 5: Lovlina Borgohain is eyeing her third straight summer Olympics but will take it one step at a time from here on. Lovlina, who won a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics but returned empty-handed from Paris 2024, said Los Angeles 2028 was very much in her plans.
Sydney, January 5: Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed that head coach will have to make sure that players play more domestic cricket heading into the next ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and take tough decisions against those who opt not to play after shambolic batting performances during the New Zealand series at home and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, which cost India the hat-trick of WTC final appearances.
Sydney, January 5: Following his side's win over India at Sydney during the final Test, Australian batter Travis Head expressed happiness at being able to contribute to his team's win and said that he is looking to a nice 10-day off.
New Delhi, January 5: The 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is set to take place from January 8 to 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
Sydney, January 5: Following his side's win over India at Sydney during the final Test, Australian batter Travis Head expressed happiness at being able to contribute to his team's win and said that he is looking to a nice 10-day off.
Fulia (West Bengal), Jan 5: Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh on Sunday inaugurated the new permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology built at a cost of Rs 75.95 crore at Fulia in West Bengal's Nadia district.
Kolkata, Jan 5: East Bengal FC will host Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 5: India is well-prepared to handle respiratory illnesses and surveillance shows no unusual surge in the country, according to the government, as reports surface about rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China in the past few weeks.
New Delhi, Jan 5: The Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh will inaugurate and lay the foundation for key projects amounting to about Rs 50 crore under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) as part of the Centre’s plan to promote a self-sustained fisheries sector in the Northeastern Region, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 5: No one could have believed that the word 'AAPda (disaster)' could create ripples in political circles. The word is only about destruction and sadness and has nothing to do with politics. But, suddenly in the election campaign for the Delhi Assembly polls, the word has assumed significance. AAPda may as well turn the tables in favour of one political entity and destroy others.
Chandigarh, Jan 5: After India's 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss to Australia, former cricketer Yograj Singh gave his take on the Indian senior batter's lack of form in the series. Highlighting Virat Kohli's dismissals in the same way throughout the series, he insisted that someone should have told the star batter not to play that shot.
New Delhi, Jan 5: The Indian startup ecosystem has seen major changes in the last few years and there has been an unprecedented rise in the participation of women entrepreneurs as the funding of female-led startups increased by over 90 per cent in 2024.
Mumbai, Jan 5: Actor Kabir Duhan Singh, who was seen in the Malayalam film ‘Marco’, said playing the menacing character Cyrus in the movie affected him and that meditation became his anchor throughout this difficult transformation.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp critique of the AAP government in Delhi, calling it an "AAPda government" that lacks vision for the city's progress.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' call provided a timely push to business transactions by encouraging corporates to switch over to online work, use computerisation for speedy delivery and facilitate an outreach to customers that was not so easy to achieve earlier.
New Delhi, Jan 5: The Union Budget 2025-26 should continue to prioritise employment creation to harness India’s demographic dividend and propel economic growth, apex business chamber CII said on Sunday.
Sydney, January 5: Steven Smith fell agonizingly short of reaching the monumental 10,000-run milestone in Test cricket, dismissed for 9999 career runs on Day 3 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test on Sunday. The Australian star's dismissal at the hands of Prasidh Krishna ended his chance to achieve the milestone at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Sydney, January 5: Following his side's win over India in the fifth Test, Australian skipper Pat Cummins expressed excitement to defend the ICC World Test Championship title at Lord's against South Africa.
Mumbai, January 5: Jio Studios and Maddock Films have officially unveiled the much-awaited trailer for 'Sky Force', set to release on January 24, 2025, just in time for Republic Day week.
Sydney, January 5: India's bane and Australia's boon Travis Head sang verses in praise of Jasprit Bumrah and commended him for his "exceptional tour" that saw him deliver "probably the best individual performance" that the Australian southpaw ever saw since he started playing Test cricket.
Sydney, January 5: Following his side's win in the final Test at Sydney, Australian skipper Pat Cummins hailed pacer Scott Boland for his brilliant performances throughout the series, saying that he is a "dream" bowler to have as a captain.
Sydney, January 5: Following his side's win over India in Sydney during the final Test, Australia skipper Pat Cummins hailed all-rounder Beau Webster for a memorable international debut, saying that he played two important knocks and delivered some much-needed overs with the ball as well.
New Delhi, January 5: India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, garnered special praise from 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar after ending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on a record-breaking note.
New Delhi, January 5: Former Indian cricketer Surinder Khanna has shared his thoughts on India's 3-1 defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He credited Australia's match-winning 58 runs partnership between Travis Head and Beau Webster, while also reflecting on India's inconsistent performance in Sydney on Sunday.
Sydney, January 5: Following his side's win in the final Test at Sydney Test, Australian skipper Pat Cummins lauded star India batter Virat Kohli for his brilliant performances Down Under throughout the years, saying that the team enjoyed playing with him and that the runs and "theatre" he would bring with his arrival made him truly special.
Mumbai, January 5: The domestic stock markets, in the upcoming week, will focus their attention on the earnings of companies, foreign portfolio investments (FPI) data, a host of economic data, Fiscal Year GDP Growth, Index of Industrial Production (IIP), and other global cues, according to the market experts.
Sydney, January 5: After India's disappointing batting performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, head coach Gautam Gambhir sent a strong message to his players, urging them to feature in domestic cricket.
New Delhi, January 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and other BJP leaders extended heartfelt greetings to veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi on the occasion of his birthday.
New Delhi, January 5: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for a range of measures to be included in the upcoming Union Budget announcements, including an integrated National Employment Policy, policy support for employment generation, implementation of labour codes, and increased participation of women in the workforce, among other initiatives.
Sydney, January 5: India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday spoke on the future of Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma after the 3-1 series defeat at the hands of Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
New Delhi, January 5: Maldives' Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Khaleel, has concluded his first official visit to India, an official press release by the Maldives' Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
Sydney, January 5: India's experienced speedster Mohammed Siraj joined the 100 Test wicket club on Day 3 of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
New Delhi, January 5: Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh stated that the textile ministry is committed to helping the industry to reach the market size of USD 300 billion in year 2030 and provide employment to 6 crore persons in textile value chain, the Ministry stated in a release on Sunday.Textiles Minister Singh inaugurated the new permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology at Fulia, Nadia, West Bengal.
Sydney, January 5: India head coach Gautam Gambhir criticised Australian debutant Sam Konstas for his involvement in a heated verbal exchange with Jasprit Bumrah on the opening day of the Sydney Test, calling it inappropriate.
New Delhi, January 5: The Union Government's fiscal strategy for financial year (FY) 2026 will prioritise capital expenditure (Capex), with a major allocation expected to range between 16-20 per cent, from its revised estimates of 90 per cent of FY25 Budgeted Estimates (BE), stated JM Financial in its latest report.
Sydney, January 5: "Frustrated" after his recent injury setback, India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah rued the chance to bowl on the "spiciest wicket" of Sydney in the series.
Sydney, January 5: Australia broke the 10-year-long hiatus and successfully reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after conquering India at the Sydney Cricket Ground and thumping its authority in the fierce rivalry with a 3-1 series win.
New Delhi, January 5: The Union Government's fiscal strategy for financial year (FY) 2026 will prioritise capital expenditure (Capex), with a major allocation expected to range between 16-20 per cent, from its revised estimates of 90 per cent of FY25 Budgeted Estimates (BE), stated JM Financial in its latest report.
Sydney, January 5: Virat Kohli added a touch of drama to Day 3 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test by engaging in banter with the Sydney Cricket Ground crowd, referencing Australia's infamous 2018 sandpaper scandal.
Sydney, January 5: Prasidh Krishna stole Steven Smith's moment of glory by denying one of the modern-day greats the chance to reach the 10,000-run landmark in Test cricket on Day 3 of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on Sunday.
Sydney, January 5: Scott Boland joined legendary Glenn McGrath for an elusive record at the SCG after leaving India in tatters on Day 4 of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
New Delhi, January 5: A thick layer of fog blanketed Delhi on Sunday morning causing disruption in the flight and train services in the national capital. The city also witnessed cold waves and temperature dip in the morning.
Mumbai, Jan 5: Actress Soha Ali Khan recently paid a heartfelt tribute to her late father, the legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, on his 84th birth anniversary.
Mumbai, Jan 5: The market outlook for next week will be guided by Q3 results, crude oil price, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and domestic economic data, according to experts on Sunday.
Sydney, Jan 5: Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said he was left perplexed over his omission from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series ceremony after the fifth Test concluded at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a six-wicket win for Australia.
New Delhi, Jan 5: The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules aim to safeguard citizens’ rights for the protection of their personal data and also address specific challenges like unauthorised commercial use of data and digital harms, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Sunday.
Sydney, Jan 5: Asked about Andrew McDonald's comments on India 'intimidating' Sam Konstas at the end of day one's play in the Sydney Test, India head coach Gautam Gambhir hit back by saying that cricket is a "tough sport played by tough men" and that one can't be that soft.
New Delhi, Jan 5: India's demand for petroleum products such as petrol, diesel and LPG is expected to rise by three to four per cent in the current financial year ending on March 31, 2025, according to a Fitch Ratings report.
New Delhi, Jan 5: After Australia secured a 3-1 victory over India to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade, former cricketers shared their views on the contest, describing the series result as a cricketing spectacle of the highest quality.
Sydney, Jan 5: Questions have risen over the international futures of regular captain Rohit Sharma and talismanic Virat Kohli after India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1, but head coach Gautam Gambhir said he was optimistic that whatever the senior duo plans would be in the best interest of the country.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Dense fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Sunday, reducing visibility and hitting flight and train operations.
New Delhi, Jan 5: India has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching 1,000 kilometres in its metro network, solidifying its position as the world's third-largest metro system.
Sydney, Jan 5: Australia opener Usman Khawaja said India's fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is the toughest bowler he's ever faced in his cricketing career, adding in jest that he was just getting 'Bumrah'd' in the entire Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
New Delhi, Jan 5: After creating a world-class digital public infrastructure (DPI), India is taking giant strides in renewable energy which is another global transition sector, Tata Group Chairperson N. Chandrasekaran has stressed.
Sydney, Jan 5: Australia captain Pat Cummins had never won a Border-Gavaskar Trophy before, but the 2024/25 season gave him and the hosts’ to clinch the series after a decade. Reflecting on the 3-1 series win, after beating India by six wickets at Sydney, Cummins said the team felt very privileged over winning the series on their home soil.
Sydney, Jan 5: Jasprit Bumrah, who was adjudged Player of the Series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for his 32 scalps, said he was disappointed to miss out on bowling on day three, which he called the spiciest wicket of the series.
Sydney, Jan 5: After 2014/15, Australia were winless in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on their home soil. But the tables turned under bright sunshine at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, as the hosts beat India to win the fifth Test by six wickets and clinch the series 3-1.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Delhi is experiencing a severe cold wave, with temperature dropping to 9 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Adding to the frigid conditions, brisk winds blowing at 16 km/h have intensified the cold, leaving residents struggling to stay warm.
Sydney, Jan 5: Seamer Scott Boland picked 6-45 as Australia need 162 runs to win the fifth Test and clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade after dismissing India for 157 on day three's play at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday met Jaggi Vasudev, famously known as Sadhguru, the founder of Isha Foundation based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Jamshedpur, January 5: Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza expressed his displeasure with the way his team allowed Jamshedpur FC to make a comeback during their recent Indian Super League (ISL) defeat.
Sydney, January 5: After suffering from back spasms on Day 2, Jasprit Bumrah returned to lead his side from the front after Australian captain Pat Cummins rattled the visiting side in the opening hour of Day 3 at the SCG.
Jamshedpur, January 5: Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil lavished praise on his players' hard work and team unity in the aftermath of their impressive 2-1 comeback victory against Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL).
Prayagraj, January 5: As crores of devotees are expected to congregate during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, starting next month, a steel bridge there is nearing completion to ease the traffic jams.
Prayagraj, January 5: The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is expected to draw a massive crowd of around 40 crore people, posing a significant challenge for crowd management.
Vasco De Gama, December 5: French Navy aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle arrived at Goa's Mormugao port trust jetty on January 4. On arrival at Goa, the French Carrier Strike Group received a ceremonial welcome from the Indian Navy band.
Vasco De Gama, January 5: With India looking to finalise the Rafale Marine shortly, a top French officer said on Saturday that having the same fighter aircraft will bring two forces together.
New Delhi, January 4: BJP on Saturday released its first list of 29 candidates for Delhi assembly elections setting the stage for multi-cornered contests on several seats in the capital with AAP leaders former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Atishi in triangular contests on their seats.
Shillong, January 4: Indian artist and filmmaker Raphael Warjri expressed his gratitude to the Meghalaya government for giving him the opportunity to create a sculpture of U Tirot Sing, Meghalaya's revered freedom fighter, inaugurated at Dhaka in February 2024.
Sydney, January 4: Former Australian pacer Brett Lee hailed red-hot pacer Scott Boland, calling him "Mr Consistent" and compared him to former Aussie spinner Stuart MacGill because of less frequent appearances for the country due to the presence of first-choice, more accomplished pace trio of skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
Bhubaneswar, January 4: FC Goa defeated Odisha FC 4-2 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday.
New Delhi, January 4: The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday, shared the details of the flagship event of Government of India, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025, which is set to take place in Odisha, and stated that a large number of Indian diaspora members have registered for the programme.
Rourkela, January 4: Team Gonasika secured their first win of Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 as they beat Hyderabad Toofans 3-1 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Saturday.
New Delhi, January 4: Jayant N Khobragade, who is India's Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Poland.
New Delhi, January 4: Senior Indian Foreign Service officer Srinivas Gotru has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to ASEAN, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
Sydney, January 4: Following the end of the second day's play during the fifth and final Test against Australia at Sydney, Australian coach Andrew McDonald said that despite some dominance of Australian bowlers in the match, chasing a low total below 200 runs will be a task coming with plenty of pressure given how effective bowling has been on a tricky Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) wicket.
Rourkela, January 4: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers put up a spirited performance to defeat Delhi SG Pipers 4-1 in an exciting contest here at the on-going Hockey India League (HIL) at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. It was goals by Sukhjeet Singh (1'), Jugraj Singh (17', 38') and Abhishek (47') that helped Tigers register their third consecutive win while Gareth Furlong scored the lone goal for Delhi SG Pipers, as per a release from Hockey India League.
Sydney, January 4: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar underscored the pivotal role of Jasprit Bumrah in India's bowling attack, particularly amidst concerns about his fitness. Gavaskar emphasized that Bumrah's availability could make or break India's chances in the fifth Border-Gavaskar Test in Sydney.
Sydney, January 4: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar analysed Jasprit Bumrah's injury and its potential impact on India's performance in the ongoing Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Sydney, January 4: Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's valuable half-century were "impactful runs" in helping his team gain a sizeable lead over Australia at the end of the day two of fifth Test and also for playing some fine shots throughout his knock "in the front of the wicket".
Mumbai, January 4: Actor Ram Charan is currently busy promoting his upcoming film 'Game Changer'.
Panaji, January 4: Deployed in the Indian Ocean as part of Mission Clemenceau 25, the French carrier strike group (CSG), comprising the aircraft carrier FNS Charles De Gaulle, its embarked air fleet and its escort vessels (frigates and supply ships), will be making stopovers at Goa and Kochi from January 4, a statement by the French Embassy in India said.
New Delhi, January 4: The Ministry of Coal on Saturday stated that the coal sector has achieves highest ever production and dispatch in Calendar Year 2024.According to the Coal Ministry coal production reached an all-time high of 1,039.59 million tonnes (MT) (provisional) in 2024, marking a significant 7.28 per cent growth compared to the previous year's total of 969.07 MT.
Sydney, January 4: Former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar hailed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's scintillating half-century against Australia at Sydney, saying that the 27-year-old's "bravery" has put India in a position from which India can win the Test match and draw the series.
Mumbai, December 4: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is all set to come up with his new film 'Sky Force', which also marks the debut of Veer Pahariya.
Washington DC, January 4: United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will be on visiting India on January 5 and 6, during which he will hold meetings with several key Indian dignitaries including NSA Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the White House confirmed on Saturday.
Sydney, January 4: Following the end of the day's play during the fifth and final Test against India, Australian head coach Andrew McDonald heaped praises on pacer Scott Boland, lauding his ability to be "relentless" in his bowling and for executing his plans, particularly against star India batter Virat Kohli well.
Prayagraj, January 4: The Indian Railways has provided special medical facilities at railway stations in Prayagraj to ensure the health and safety of pilgrims during Maha Kumbh 2025.
Gorakhpur, January 4: In preparation for the upcoming Prayagraj Mahakumbh, the North Eastern Railway (NER) has equipped 80 train coaches with unique Mahakumbh-themed designs to enhance the travel experience of pilgrims.
New Delhi, January 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India is committed to taking the lead in AI, with a focus on innovation and creating opportunities for the youth.
Sydney, January 4: Swashbuckling Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, during his quickfire scintilating knock of 61 runs against Australia in Sydney, completed 5,000 runs in international cricket.
Sydney, January 4: Prasidh Krishna commended the Indian team's outstanding bowling display that dismantled Australia for a modest 181 in the first innings of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Saturday, handing India a small but psychological lead of four runs.
Sydney, January 4: Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna, shared his thoughts on the leadership styles of Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma. Krishna emphasized that while every captain brings their unique approach, the team's preparation and clarity in execution remain constant, irrespective of who is at the helm.
Rourkela, Jan 4: SV Sunil, Victor Charlet, and Nilam Sanjeep Xess scored a goal each as Team Gonasika secured their first win of Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 beating Hyderabad Toofans 3-1 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Sunil opened the scoring in the second minute for Team Gonasika and Charlet and Xess were successful in the 33rd and 60th minutes while Tim Brand (12`) scored the lone goal for Hyderabad Toofans.
Jamshedpur, Jan 4: Jordan Murray and Muhammad Uvais scored in the final few minutes of the match as Jamshedpur FC came from behind to pip Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Saturday night. Bengaluru FC were ahead in the game courtesy of a goal from Alberto Noguera but a second-half blitz from Jamshedpur FC saw Murray score in the 84th minute and Muhammad Uvais strike in the final seconds of the game to seal an important win in the ongoing season.
Kolkata, Jan 4: India and Bangladesh, on Sunday, will exchange fishermen of both countries who were arrested after their fishing boats crossed the international coastal borders and entered the coastal area of the other country.
Sydney, January 4: Indian seamer Prasidh Krishna has confirmed that Jaspreet Bumrah experienced a back spasm and underwent scans on the second day of the fifth Test against Australia.
New Delhi, Jan 4: Former world No.1 Saurabh Chaudhary representing the Railways, and multiple international medallist Varun Tomar of the Army, are among the final eight who will be vying for the Men’s 10m Air Pistol national title in the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for Pistol events at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range, here on Sunday.
New Delhi, January 4: India's current account deficit (CAD) is expected to remain elevated in FY26 due to stringent global trade policies, according to a report by JM Financial.
Rourkela, Jan 4: A brace of goals by Jugraj Singh helped Bengal Tigers beat Delhi SG Pipers 4-1 and hand them their first outright defeat of the season in the ongoing Hockey India League (HIL) at the Birsa Munda Stadium here on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: In a bid to bolster India's defence capability and promote indigenous innovation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is organising an Industry Outreach Event 25 (IOE25).
New Delhi, January 4: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has heaped praise on Rohit Sharma's leadership after the Indian captain decided to sit out of the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Test. Despite not being a part of the playing XI, Rohit was seen actively involved during the game, discussing strategies with the team during a drinks break on Saturday.
Sydney, January 4: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed opener and right-hand batter Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself from the playing XI in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Sydney, January 4: India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar reacted to wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's exceptional knock on the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Guwahati, January 4: Mohammedan Sporting Club head coach Andrey Chernyshov commended his players' collective efforts after they shared spoils against an in-form NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday.
Guwahati, January 4: NorthEast United FC head coach Benali believed his team have only themselves to blame after a goalless draw against Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday.
Sydney, January 4: Rishabh Pant's blitz knock helped India post 141/6 on the board in their second innings on Saturday, extending their lead to 145 runs against Australia on Day 2 of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Test. Earlier in the day, Australia was bowled out for 181, giving India a slender lead.
New Delhi, January 4: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has partnered with Stride Ventures, a venture debt firm, to catalyse the growth of Indian startups and widen their global footprint, the firm stated in a release.
Sydney, January 4: During the second session of the Day 2 of the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground between Australia and India, right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah was seen in the dressing room of the Sydney Cricket Ground after coming back after the scans, as per reports.
New Delhi, January 4: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have started 2025 on a cautious note in Indian equities, with a net selling of Rs 4,285 crore in just the first three trading sessions of the year, according to data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).
Bhubaneswar, Jan 4: FC Goa defeated Odisha FC by 4-2 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 tonight. The Gaurs are third in the table with 25 points now, and they have extended their unbeaten streak in away matches to seven games.
New Delhi, January 4: India's current account deficit (CAD) is expected to remain elevated in FY26 due to stringent global trade policies, according to a report by JM Financial.
New Delhi, January 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Sydney, January 4: During the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India on Saturday, Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley expressed his thoughts on the ongoing five-match Test series.
Mumbai, Jan 4: Actress Rupali Ganguly, who is known for her titular role in the superhit television show ‘Anupamaa’, has reacted to the rumours of her leaving the show.
New Delhi, Jan 4: The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) expressed confidence that the Olympic Council of Asia’s decision to include Esports as a medal discipline in the 3rd Asian Youth Games to be held in Bahrain from Oct 22-31, 2025 would become a catalyst for the growth of competitive gaming across the country and unearth quality next generation gamers.
New Delhi, January 4: As the quarterly results season begins next week, the Indian IT services sector is preparing for a mixed performance in the third quarter of FY25, a period traditionally considered weak due to seasonal furloughs, according to a report by Centrum.
Prayagraj, January 4: The Uttar Pradesh government is committed to making Mahakumbh 2025 not only divine and grand but also a digital marvel and in line with this vision, Indian Railways has introduced a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize ticketing for the grand event.
Sydney, January 4: During the second session of the Day 2 of the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground between Australia and India, right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah was seen going out of the field with the support staff on Saturday, as per reports.
Rourkela, Jan 4: Soorma Hockey Club are placed sixth on the points table after two matches in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 being held at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. So far, Soorma have earned two points courtesy of their 1 - 1 (4-1 SO) penalty shootout victory against Tamil Nadu Dragons in the opening game.
New Delhi, January 4: Indian households have significantly altered their spending patterns over the past 12 years, shifting focus from food to non-food items, according to an analysis by the State Bank of India (SBI).
Sydney, January 4: At lunch on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India on Saturday, opener and right-hand batter Rohit Sharma revealed the reason behind missing out on the last Test of the series in a conversation with host broadcaster Star Sports.
Sydney, January 4: India's right-arm seamers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj dismantled Australia's top order to give the visitors an upper hand by the end of the first session on Day two at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Sydney, January 4: Ahead of the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India on Saturday, cricket fans said that today's play will be interesting for everyone and said that the seaming duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will play a crucial role for the visitors.
Sydney, Jan 4: With India holding a 145-run lead over Australia at the end of Day 2 of the final Test match, a lot of questions are surrounding whether India's skipper and premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be able to take part in what is expected to be the final day's proceedings in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: Punjab FC will aim to complete a league double over Kerala Blasters FC as the Shers will welcome the Tuskers in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 fixture which will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday. Punjab FC started the season with an emphatic 2-1 victory away at Kochi and will look to emulate that performance to climb up into the playoff positions in the table. Punjab currently occupy the eighth position in the table with 18 points while the Blasters are two places below with 14 points.
New Delhi, Jan 4: As foreign institutional investors’ (FII) selling in India continues to dominate headlines, the clear message is that FII selling is due to high valuations in the secondary market and in the primary market where the valuations are fair, they have been sustained investors, market watchers said on Saturday.
Sydney, Jan 4: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald accused India of intimidating 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas with the way visitors surrounded him at the end of Day 1 of the fifth Test in an intimidating celebration.
Sydney, Jan 4: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is not surprised with his pacer Scott Boland's eight-wicket haul in the ongoing fifth Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: Coal production reached an all-time high of 1,039.59 million tonnes (provisional) in 2024, marking a significant 7.28 per cent growth compared to the previous year's total of 969.07 MT, the government said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar weighed in on Virat Kohli’s ongoing struggles against deliveries outside the off-stump, following Kohli’s dismissal on Day 2 of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney.
New Delhi, Jan 4: As emerging technologies begin to transform industries across the spectrum, the country is committed to taking the lead in artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on innovation and creating opportunities for the youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: The death of veteran nuclear scientist, Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram is an “irreparable loss to India's scientific community”, said scientists on Saturday.
Chennai, Jan 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the demise of veteran nuclear scientist Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, who passed away at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday, January 4, after a brief illness at the age of 88.
Sydney, Jan 4: Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar believes the green pitch at the fast-moving ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground would be questioned if the game was played in India, adding that the surface dishing out is not ideal for playing longer format games.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 4: Odisha is all set to host the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) for the first time, with the event scheduled to take place at Bhubaneswar's Janata Maidan from January 8 to 10.
New Delhi, Jan 4: India and the United States are expected to hold discussions on a range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues, including the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) during US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan's two-day New Delhi visit, beginning Sunday.
Sydney, Jan 4: Seamer Scott Boland picked up another rollicking four-wicket haul and led the way for Australia’s fightback in the final session of day two’s play and left the fifth Test on a knife’s edge at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Saturday said it has partnered with Stride Ventures, a leading venture debt firm, to boost the growth of startups in the country and widen their global footprint.
Sydney, Jan 4: India pacer Prasidh Krishna confirmed that captain Jasprit Bumrah was taken for scans after sustaining back spasms on day two of the fifth Test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: It was a volatile week for the Indian stock markets as investors shifted towards a multi-asset strategy amid geo-political uncertainties, with Donald Trump's impending return as the 47th US President.
Sydney, Jan 4: With the Indian top order once again failing to give the side a strong start, Rishabh Pant walked in on Day 2 of the final Test with his side reeling at 59/3 and went on to hit the fastest fifty by a visiting batter on Australian soil.
New Delhi, Jan 4: Amid the recent outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, an expert from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Saturday said that the virus does not cause fatalities like Covid-19 but can in some individuals cause lung infection.
New Delhi, January 4: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India's constant support for Maldives' progress and prosperity in line with New Delhi's Neighbourhood First policy and vision SAGAR.
Guwahati, January 3: NorthEast United FC and Mohammedan SC played out a goalless draw at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Friday.
Rourkela, January 3: Experienced goalie David Harte starred in the shootouts for Tamil Nadu Dragons as they clinched an important bonus point against Vedanta Kalinga Lancers after a 2-2 (6-5) win in the ongoing Hockey India League here at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Friday.
Bahadurgarh, January 3: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulated all the players from Haryana who were selected for the Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards.
New Delhi, January 3: The Delhi Royals team is gearing up for an exciting journey in the upcoming season of the Legend 90 League which is set to be played in February 2025.
Sydney, January 3: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels India skipper Rohit Sharma is now standing a "long way back" from returning to the Test side after sitting out in Sydney.
New Delhi, January 3: Saurashtra batter Sheldon Jackson has announced his decision to retire from limited-overs cricket to open opportunities for young talent.
New Delhi, January 3: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Union Government notified the draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP) today and invited stakeholders to share feedback/comments on the rules.
New Delhi, January 3: India on Friday dispatched the first batch of humanitarian assistance to Bolivia to support the country's efforts in tackling devastating forest fires.
New Delhi, January 3: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Takht Ravanchi in New Delhi on Friday and discussed the wide expanse of India-Iran ties.
New Delhi, January 3: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday lauded the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said it is only under him that the history of the country is being "preserved, protected and promoted."
New Delhi, January 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian chess woman grandmaster Koneru Humpy and her family lavished praise on the "sporting icon" for being a source of inspiration for the aspiring young players in the country.
Sydney, January 3: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is on the cusp of making history after he went level with former spinner Bishan Singh Bedi for most wickets in an overseas Test series for India.
Gurugram, January 3: LIV Golf recently announced its star-studded lineup for the first-ever International Series tournament in India, scheduled to take place at the prestigious DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram from January 30 to February 2, 2025.
New Delhi, January 3: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday shared the list of overseas Indians who are set to be conferred with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA), Bhubaneswar, Odisha during the 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention.
New Delhi, January 3: India has urged the Chinese side to ensure that the downstream states of the Brahmaputra river are not harmed by activities in upstream areas, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.
Sydney, January 3: Debutant Beau Webster felt Australia were "unfortunate" to be on the opposite side of the decision which saw the third umpire ruling out Steven Smith's attempted catch for India stalwart Virat Kohli's dismissal on the opening day of the Sydney Test.
Vizianagaram, January 3: Out-of-favour Indian batter Karun Nair broke the List A record for most runs between two dismissals during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) on Friday, as he posted his fourth century of the competition.
Rourkela, January 3: After being conferred with the Arjuna Award by the central government, Indian hockey stars Jarmanpreet Singh and Sanjay Kumar said that more responsibilities and motivation come to a player when they get conferred with national awards and they will continue playing good hockey and working harder for their country.
New Delhi, January 3: Former cricketer Madan Lal weighed in on India captain Rohit Sharma sitting out in the Sydney Test and whether he should consider retiring from the format after the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
New Delhi, January 3: Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu feels "dropping" India captain Rohit Sharma in the final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy sends "wrong signals" ahead of the series decider game against Australia in Sydney.
New Delhi, January 3: The Indian shooting fraternity was overjoyed as news came in that double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was conferred with the highest Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for athletes and Rifle shooter Swapnil Kusale and Pistol shooter Sarabjot Singh with the coveted Arjuna awards. Acclaimed rifle coach Deepali Deshpande was also conferred with the prestigious Dronacharya award for coaches.
New Delhi, January 3: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will be visiting India, where he will meet his Indian counterpart, NSA Ajit Doval, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday.
New Delhi, January 3: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held a meeting with Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel where the latter appreciated India's efforts towards Maldives in time of need.
Sydney, January 3: Star India batter Virat Kohli's latest failure in Test Cricket has witnessed him joining an unfortunate list of players, involving bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Keshav Maharaj and Shoaib Bashir instead of batters. He has the second-lowest average while batting in first innings of a Test since 2024 and has been outshined by many tailenders, including Bumrah.
New Delhi, January 3: Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that Indians must keep in mind the regulations of Mexico so as to avoid unpleasant experience at their airport.
New Delhi, January 3: The Ministry of External Affairs has strongly refuted the media reports claiming India's 'interference' in the domestic politics of Maldives, stating that the articles have "no credibility" and the reporter and newspaper have a "compulsive hostility" towards India.
New Delhi, January 3: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday announced that it achieved record numbers of IPOs within Asia and the highest equity capital raised in the primary market globally in the calendar year 2024.
New Delhi, January 3: Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that India and the US ties benefit from technical expertise provided by skilled professionals.
New Delhi, January 3: India's electric mobility space is "absolutely ready to fly" and there is no need for newer incentives or subsidies, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Friday, after a meeting with officials from various ministries and stakeholders of the Indian EV ecosystem.
Sydney, January 3: After a gripping opening day in Sydney, Rishabh Pant opened up about India's batting woes and acknowledged visitors falling below the par score.
New Delhi, January 3: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday announced that it achieved record numbers of IPOs within Asia and the highest equity capital raised in the primary market globally in the calendar year 2024.
New Delhi, January 3: Indian stocks took a breather after a three-day rally, with analysts partially attributing it to profit booking.
Sydney, January 3: Following the end of day one of play at Sydney during the final Test against Australia, India's swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant said that regular skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to rest for the match was an "emotional decision" and opened up on what stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah said to the team as they aim to draw the series.
New Delhi, January 3: Hockey India on Thursday congratulated Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on being conferred with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the highest for a sportsperson in India.
Sydney, January 3: Following the end of a disappointing day one of play against Australia during the final Test at Sydney, India's swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant opened up on his more defensive approach to the game during the inning, saying that sometimes one needs to play "sensible cricket" and that the wicket was not helpful for batters and he had to curb his natural game, reported ESPNCricinfo.
New Delhi, January 3: With a speed of up to 180 kilometres per hour, the Vande Bharat sleeper trains will soon run on tracks to give commuters a world-class travel experience.
New Delhi, January 3: Former National Coach Armando Colaco said the Dronacharya Award 2024 for Lifetime achievements he was conferred with on Thursday, should go a long way in producing more quality Indian coaches, according to the AIFF website
Rourkela, January 3: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers will continue playing "creative and offensive hockey" when they take on Tamil Nadu Dragons in their second outing of the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Friday.
New Delhi, January 3: As the poverty rates in the country declined below 5 per cent in 2024, a research study by State Bank of India (SBI) also highlighted that the extreme poverty in the country has reduced to minimal.
Mumbai, January 3: From Ratan Tata to Manmohan Singh, last year India bid farewell to many eminent dignitaries who played key roles in shaping the nation's journey across various spheres.
New Delhi, January 3: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held a meeting with Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel and emphasised the strong bilateral ties between India and the Maldives.
New Delhi, January 3: Credit growth of Indian banks are expected to witness a range-bound 12.5 per cent growth in the current financial year 2025, HSBC Global Research said in a report, attaching a rider that slowdown in GDP growth remains a downside risk.
New Delhi, January 3: Economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Friday spoke of the efforts former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh took to convince the opposition parties during his second term for the Indo-US nuclear deal.
Mumbai, January 3: The release date for Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa-starrer 'Phule' has been announced.
Mumbai, January 3: After a long wait, 'Paatal Lok' is returning with a new season.
Imphal, January 3: Former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla was sworn in as the 19th Governor of Manipur on Friday.
New Delhi, January 3: Economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia praised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his efforts to bring 138 million people out of the 'below poverty line (BPL)'. Ahluwalia, former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India, said that India grew faster in terms of economic growth during Singh's tenure than it had ever done.
New Delhi, January 3: India's office sector closed 2024 with significant achievements, recording a 89 million square feet (MSF) of gross leasing volume (GLV) across the top 8 cities, according to Cushman & Wakefield's latest office data.
New Delhi, January 3: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) entered into a partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), among key industry organisations representing India's leading new-age companies.
New Delhi, January 3: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), on Friday partnered with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a reputed industry organisation representing India's leading new-age companies, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated in a release. As part of the celebrations for National Startup Week, the SPF Baithak, a meeting of founders and policymakers, will be held here at Bharat Mandapam from January 15-16, according to Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, DPIIT.
New Delhi, January 3: The central government's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes could generate an incremental revenue of USD 459 billion over the next 5-6 years across more than 720 companies, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.
Lucknow, January 3: Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Director Manish Ranalkar on Friday said that the IMD had launched a special webpage for the weather updates for the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela.
New Delhi, January 3: The family of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held a 'Bhog' of the 'Akhand Path' kept in the memory of Singh at his residence on Friday.
New Delhi, January 3: India needs a 'second generation of reforms,' and without which the country will not be able to reach the target of 'Viksit Bharat', stated Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission.
New Delhi, January 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the courageous Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary on Friday.
New Delhi, January 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to the social reformer Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary.
Sydney, January 3: Former Australia cricketer Mark Taylor on Friday opened up on India batter Rohit Sharma being "rested" at the Sydney Test and said that there's no doubt that the 37-year-old was dropped following poor performance in recent times, reported Triple M Cricket Australia.
New Delhi, January 3: Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, has raised concerns about India's high fiscal deficit, stating that it is much more than other developing countries and hampering private investments.
Jaipur, January 3: Rajasthan woke up to a chilly morning on Friday, as temperatures dropped across several districts of the state, severely affecting the daily life of the people.
Rourkela, January 3: UP Rudras took on Soorma Hockey Club and beat them 3-0 in the Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Thursday, a statement from the league said.
Sydney, January 3: A bunch of passionate cricket fans gather outside the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground as the fifth Test match between India and Australia of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off on Friday.
Sydney, January 3: India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah on Friday said that Rohit Sharma has shown leadership by opting to rest at the fifth and final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Sydney.
Sydney, January 3: Jasprit Bumrah-led Team India won the toss and decided to bat against Pat Cummins' Australia at the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
Bhiwani, January 3: Professional boxer Nitu Ghangas and Paralympic Bronze medallist and para-badminton player Nithya Sre expressed their delight on being conferred the Arjuna Award 2024 on Thursday.
New Delh, January 3: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held a meeting with India's Ambassador Designate to Georgia Abhay Kumar and discussed on improving commercial relations between both countries.
New Delhi, January 3: The Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), has contributed immensely to promoting sports across the Country since 1928. The modest beginning of promoting Hockey, Athletics and Tennis, now RSPB has become an important organization in the promotion of Sports in the country and presently has 29 Game Disciplines- 18 individual games & 11 team games. RSPB is affiliated with 28 National Sports Federations and also affiliated with USIC (World Railways Sports Association).
New Delhi, January 3: Several Indian athletes and their families are filled with pride as they prepare to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award, celebrating their hard work and achievements in their respective sports.
New Delhi, January 3: Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker's maternal grandmother Savitri Devi and India Chess grandmaster were filled with joy after being rewarded with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on Thursday.
Bengaluru, January 3: Indian para-athlete Ajeet Singh Yadav opened up and expressed his feelings after being confirmed as the Arjun Award recipient on Thursday.
Meerut, January 3: Para-athlete Preeti Pal has expressed immense joy upon being awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award. Her journey of dedication and perseverance has been recognized, further solidifying her position as a top athlete in her field.
New Delhi, January 3: After being nominated for the Arjuna Award, Indian para-athlete Praveen Kumar expressed his feelings saying that it is a very proud moment for him and this will help him to perform better in the upcoming tournaments.
Pune, January 2: Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, a Paralympic silver medalist in the shot put, has been honoured with the Arjuna Award.
By Vivek Prabhakar, New Delhi, Jan 2: After being nominated for the Arjun Awards 2024, Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat opened up and spoke about his next goal which is to get a gold medal for his country in the upcoming 2028 Olympics at Los Angeles.
Kolhapur, January 2: Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale, who made his mark at the Olympics, has been named for the prestigious Arjuna Award.
New Delhi, January 2: Paris Olympics bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh expressed his feelings after he was selected for the prestigious Arjuna Award. The shooter said that this award would motivate him to perform better in the upcoming events for India.
New Delhi, January 2: Boxer Saweety Boora has been honoured with the Arjuna Award, marking a significant achievement in her sporting career. The recognition has filled her with a renewed sense of motivation.
New Delhi, January 2: Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel arrived in Delhi on Thursday on a three-day official visit to India.
Mumbai, January 2: Director Kabir Khan is extremely happy that the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has awarded the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) to para-swimmer Murlikant Rajaram Petkar.
New Delhi, January 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is committed to reviving the historic and cultural heritage of Kashmir and that we will soon 'reclaim what has been lost.'
New Delhi, January 2: Ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela, which is expected to draw around 40 crore people, Indian Railways is preparing to manage the huge influx of pilgrims with extensive planning and infrastructure upgrades.
New Delhi, January 2: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited DRDO Headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday and interacted with senior scientists and officials on the 67th Foundation Day of the organisation.
New Delhi, January 2: Noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong resolve led to the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the BJP-led government not only "controlled terrorism but also demolished the terror eco-system from the Valley".
New Delhi, January 2: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the US Embassy in New Delhi on Thursday to offer his condolences on the passing away of former United States President Jimmy Carter, who visited India in 1978.
New Delhi, January 2: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya took to his official media handle and congratulated all the players and coaches who were nominated for the National Sports Awards 2024 on Thursday.
Sydney, January 2: India will face Australia in the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. After a thrilling win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the hosts have taken a 2-1 lead in the series. India needs to win this match so that they can retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Dubai, January 2: Legendary cricketer and former ICC President Zaheer Abbas struck a chord with cricket fans during an engaging episode of Cricket Predicta in the UAE. Abbas reflected on the timeless appeal of India-Pakistan cricket and expressed his deep admiration for Indian captain Rohit Sharma.
New Delhi, January 2: Indian corporates are expected to witness an improved earnings in upcoming quarter which will drive in retuns in the new year, stated the Mirae Asset Mutual Funds stated in its Annual Market Outlook 2025 report.
New Delhi, January 2: At the book launch of 'J&K and Ladakh Through the Ages', Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a speech, highlighting India's unique identity as a 'Geo-cultural' nation.
New Delhi, January 2: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met with former Iceland President and Chairman of the Arctic Circle Olafur Ragnar Grimsson and discussed the activities of the Arctic Circle.
Sydney, January 2: Indian ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma is expected to be rested for the fifth Test match against Australia in Sydney, with Jasprit Bumrah set to lead the side in the final Test, sources said.
New Delhi, January 2: In CY25, the Indian Rupee (INR) is expected to experience marginal depreciation, largely driven by continued volatility in Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) flows and the likelihood of a stronger U.S. dollar, according to a Bank of Baroda report.
New Delhi, January 2: In CY25, the Indian Rupee (INR) is expected to experience marginal depreciation, largely driven by continued volatility in Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) flows and the likelihood of a stronger U.S. dollar, according to a Bank of Baroda report.
Mumbai, January 2: The Indian stock market ended on a high note on Thursday, with both benchmark indices registering significant gains.
New Delhi, January 2: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met stakeholders from the financial sector and capital markets as part of her series pre-Budget consultations.
Sydney, January 2: Ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 at the Sydney Cricket Ground between Australia and India, former head coach Ravi Shastri said that he wouldn't be surprised if skipper Rohit Sharma went on to retire from the longest format of the game after the end of the ongoing Test series between the two sides. reported ICC's website.
New Delhi, January 2: Credit rating agency ICRA has lowered its banking credit growth estimate for FY2025 to 10.5-11.0 per cent, down from its previous forecast of 11.6-12.5 per cent.
New Delhi, January 2: Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Para Athlete Praveen Kumar have awarded the prestigious Khel Ratna, according to a PIB from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
New Delhi, January 2: India is now the 6th largest exporter of textiles and apparel in the world, with a global trade share of 3.9 per cent. The sector holds a significant 8.21 per cent of India's total exports, underlining the country's crucial role in the global textile supply chain.
New Delhi, January 2: In its journey towards electric mobility, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has unveiled the highly anticipated Hyundai CRETA Electric. Hyundai is offering the CRETA Electric in four variants--Executive, Smart, Premium, and Excellence--along with eight monotone and two dual-tone colour options, including three matte finishes.
New Delhi, January 2: Indian stock indices are on a strong footing at the start of 2025. The Sensex and Nifty rallied both on January 1 and January 2.
New Delhi, January 2: As the world steps into 2025 on Wednesday, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, to exchange New Year greetings.
Sydney, January 2: Australia captain Pat Cummins on Thursday showered praise on India talisman pacer Jasprit Bumrah and said that the 31-year-old is "always tough" against the opponents.
Sydney, January 2: Former Australian cricketer and ICC ambassador Shane Watson opined that it is "unfortunate" that the Indian cricket team isn't travelling to Pakistan for the much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place next month in February.
New Delhi, January 2: The government has significantly boosted employment in the past decade, creating nearly five times more jobs than during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) era from 2004 to 2014, says Union Labour and Employment Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya citing data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
New Delhi, January 2: India announced immediate relief assistance worth USD 500,000 on Thursday, to Vanuatu in the wake of a devastating earthquake, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
New Delhi, January 2: India's manufacturing sector showcased continued resilience in December 2024, with employment rising for the tenth consecutive month and reaching its fastest pace of job creation in four months, according to HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).
New Delhi, January 2: The landscape of alternative investments in India is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the rapid rise of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), says a report by Avendus.
Thiruvananthapuram, January 2: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took oath as Governor of Kerala on Thursday.
Sydney, January 2: India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday said that there has been only one conversation between him and the senior players of the side and that is about how to win the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Sydney, January 2: Ahead of the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" that his side will win the Sydney Test against Australia.
Sydney, January 2: India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday was asked about a few players getting dismissed in the same manner at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, to which the 43-year-old said that every individual knows in which area they need to work.
Sydney, January 2: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday opened up on the dressing room leaks which surfaced on the internet earlier and said that those were just "reports" and not the truth.
New Delhi, January 2: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the foreign policy in 2024 positioned itself as 'Vishwabandhu' or friend to the world.
New Delhi, January 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh and lauded him as "a combination of talent and tradition."During the "memorable' meeting", the two discussed music, culture, and India's vibrancy, including yoga.
New Delhi, January 2: The year 2025 will be action-packed for Indian sports as plenty of big sporting events will be taking place in India this year, across a variety of sports like hockey, squash, boxing, badminton, shooting and cricket alongside the National Games and Khelo India events.
Mumbai, January 1: Vidya Balan has carved a niche for herself in Bollywood with her acting, bold film choices and commitment to her craft. She celebrated her 46th birthday on Wednesday.
New Delhi, January 1: Air India is fully committed to improving the quality and consistency of services, in all areas, so that it becomes the world-class airline, said CEO Campbell Wilson on Wednesday.
New Delhi, January 1: The year 2024 marked a landmark period for India's power sector, with historic advancements in energy generation, transmission, and distribution.
New Delhi, January 1: In December 2024, Maruti Suzuki India sold a total of 178,248 car units, which is about 30 per cent higher than a year ago period.
New Delhi, January 1: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for extension of One-time Special Package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate beyond the NBS subsidy at the rate of Rs 3,500 per MT for the period from January 1 this year till further orders to ensure sustainable availability of DAP at affordable prices to the farmers.
New Delhi, January 1: Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in December, in gross terms, were at Rs 1.76 lakh crore, with a yearly jump of 7.3 per cent, according to data from the finance ministry released on Wednesday.
New Delhi, January 1: India's unmanufactured tobacco exports reached a record Rs12,005.89 crore in 2023-24, reflecting a staggering 87 per cent growth over the past five years.
Mumbai, January 01: In a New Year 2025 letter to employees, Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group, shared his optimistic vision for India and reaffirmed the core values that have guided the conglomerate for nearly eight decades.
Mumbai, January 1: Automotive company Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M Ltd.) witnessed a 16 per cent increase in overall automotive sales, with 69,768 units in December, the company stated on Wednesday in its exchange filing.