Centre auctions 3 coal blocks in Jharkhand, Odisha
New Delhi: Ministry of Coal Wednesday successfully completed the auction of three coal blocks in Jharkhand and Odisha under the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions, which are likely to attract a capital investment of nearly Rs 7,350 crore,...
BCCI to decide my future, but don’t forget my wins: Gautam Gambhir
Guwahati: Under-fire India head coach Gautam Gambhir Wednesday said it was up to the BCCI to decide his future after the Test series whitewash against South Africa, but also reminded everyone of the success the team has achieved in his...
Odisha CM, LoP urge people to uphold ideals of Constitution
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Wednesday urged people to take a pledge to uphold the ideals of the Constitution of India, which was adopted on this day in 1949. Majhi, in a...
Dhodrokusum: Odisha’s new eco-tourism gem
Sambalpur: Odisha has stepped into a new frontier of sustainable tourism with the launch of Dhodrokusum Homestay at the foothills of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, overlooking the tranquil Hirakud Wetlands. Inaugurated November 25, it is the state’s fi rst homestay facility...
Officials halt survey for Andhra scheme in Kotia
Pottangi: Odisha officials Tuesday stopped Andhra Pradesh government employees from conducting a farmer survey in the disputed border villages under Kotia panchayat of Koraput district, seizing documents and ordering them to leave. A cluster of villages under Kotia panchayat along...
Second whitewash at home: Gambhir’s India surrenders meekly to SA
Guwahati: A clueless Indian team, which seemed lacking in both skills and resolve, surrendered to its biggest defeat in terms of runs, losing the second Test to South Africa by a whopping 408 runs here Wednesday, giving the visitors their first series triumph in the country in 25 years. This...
Read moreDetailsNIA arrests Faridabad man for harbouring Red Fort car bomber Dr Umar
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency has arrested a Faridabad resident for allegedly harbouring Dr Umar-un Nabi, the man who drove the explosive-laden car that blasted outside the Red Fort in Delhi on November 10, killing 15 people. An official spokesperson for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said the agency arrested Soyab, a resident of Dhauj in Haryana's Faridabad, for allegedly providing logistical support to "terrorist Umar Un Nabi" before the...
Read moreDetailsArunachal woman harassed in China hits back at trolls, says govt’s stand is for all Indians
New Delhi: The woman from Arunachal Pradesh who faced harassment by Chinese authorities at Shanghai airport has issued a strong response to online trolls, stressing that any action taken by the Indian government is meant to protect the dignity of all Indians, not her alone. Pema Wang Thongdok had earlier stated that she was detained for 18 hours by Chinese immigration officials during what was supposed to be a brief three-hour...
Read moreDetailsTributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 Mumbai terror attack anniversary
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Wednesday paid floral tributes to the martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting terrorists during the Mumbai terror attack in 2008. Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and state minister Ashish Shelar also paid tributes at the martyrs' memorial in the premises of the Police Commissioner Office in south Mumbai, where senior police officials were also present. Family members of the policemen who lost their...
Read moreDetailsTrump says he’s sending envoys to see Putin, Ukrainians after fine-tuning plan to end war
Washington: President Donald Trump said Tuesday his plan to end the war in Ukraine has been “fine-tuned” and he's sending envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to meet with Ukrainian officials. Trump suggested he could eventually meet with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but not until further progress has been made in negotiations. Speaking to reporters Tuesday evening aboard Air Force...
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Google Meet goes down nationwide, users report disruptions
New Delhi: Google Meet faced a major disruption in India Wednesday, leaving thousands of users unable to join or host video calls. The video-conferencing platform appeared to suffer a widespread outage, forcing many people to cancel work meetings, online classes and interviews. According to the outage-tracking website Downdetector, around 1,760 users had reported problems by 1:55 pm...
Rohit Sharma back as No. 1 in ODIs; Starc hits career-best Test ranking
Dubai: Rohit Sharma regained the top rank among ODI batters, while Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza achieved the No.1 spot in the T20I all-rounders rankings for the first time in his career, reflecting his recent strong form in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings. Raza has been in excellent form for his team in the ongoing tri-series with...
All-rounder obsession, endless chopping: Ex-players slam India’s Test approach
New Delhi: Former players Anil Kumble and Venkatesh Prasad have questioned the Indian team's muddled approach, lack of stability and the increasing reliance on all-rounders in the wake of the 0-2 series loss to South Africa. The Proteas inflicted a 408-run defeat on India in the second Test, their heaviest defeat by margin of runs, in Guwahati...
Centre auctions 3 coal blocks in Jharkhand, Odisha
New Delhi: Ministry of Coal Wednesday successfully completed the auction of three coal blocks in Jharkhand and Odisha under the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions, which are likely to attract a capital investment of nearly Rs 7,350 crore, according to an official statement issued Wednesday. These three blocks are poised to generate annual revenue of...
Center revises scholarship guidelines for SC students
New Delhi: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has released updated guidelines for the ‘Top Class Scholarship Scheme for SC Students', expanding financial support and tightening institutional accountability for the 2024–25 academic year. The scheme aims to promote quality higher education for Scheduled Caste students by covering full tuition fees and providing academic allowances across India's...
BCCI to decide my future, but don’t forget my wins: Gautam Gambhir
Guwahati: Under-fire India head coach Gautam Gambhir Wednesday said it was up to the BCCI to decide his future after the Test series whitewash against South Africa, but also reminded everyone of the success the team has achieved in his tenure. Gambhir was speaking after the humiliating 408-run drubbing at the hands of South Africa in the...
Second whitewash at home: Gambhir’s India surrenders meekly to SA
Guwahati: A clueless Indian team, which seemed lacking in both skills and resolve, surrendered to its biggest defeat in terms of runs, losing the second Test to South Africa by a whopping 408 runs here Wednesday, giving the visitors their first series triumph in the country in 25 years. This was the second time in a mere...
Maharashtra Police drafts new drone policy to boost Mumbai’s security
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Police are drafting a drone-use policy to strengthen security and surveillance in key cities, including Mumbai, as part of preparations against unconventional terror threats, a senior official said Wednesday. As Mumbai marks the 17th anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks carried out by 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Pakistan, the city has significantly strengthened its...
Rana dodges investigators, gives conflicting statements in 26/11 probe
New Delhi: Tahawwur Rana, who was extradited from the United States (US) to India, is being probed in connection with the Mumbai 26/11 attacks case. Rana was a key accomplice of David Headley, who carried out the reconnaissance of the targets in Mumbai which were hit by the Lashkar-e-Tayiba exactly 17 years ago. Officials who are part...
Delhi court seeks CBI response on Rabri Devi transfer plea
New Delhi: A Delhi court Wednesday sought the response of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a plea filed by former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi seeking transfer of the IRCTC scam case from the court of Special Judge Vishal Gogne to any other judge. Principal District and Sessions Judge- cum- Special Judge (PC Act) at...
