Mumbai crowned West Zone Under-14 League champions

Mumbai bagged the West Zone Under-14 League title by finishing top in the zonal tournament. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Ajinkya Naik informed that MCA will be grant Rs 25 lakh as prize money to the winners. “We are incredibly proud of all the teams that participated in this season’s league. The level of […]

1914, A War Story: How Indian Soldiers Left Their Mark On World War I

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille on Wednesday and paid tributes to Indian soldiers who lost their lives while fighting in World Wars I and II.  “At Mazargues War Cemetery, President @EmmanuelMacron and I paid homage to the soldiers who fought in the World Wars. […]

‘Some Consistently Seeking New Justifications To Sustain Unrest In Manipur’: Meitei Body

Imphal: The umbrella body of civil society organisations of the Meitei community in Manipur has alleged statements issued by its Kuki counterparts in recent times show they want “to create circumstances that validate their long-standing demand for a separate administration.” The Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) in a statement said even when the Manipur […]

Freestyle Chess: Gukesh loses to Hikaru Nakamura to remain winless at Weissenhaus

Gukesh Dommaraju remains winless at Weissenhaus after losing to Hikaru Nakamura in the 5-8 classification spot match on Wednesday. The Gukesh vs Nakamura battle had to be decided in the rapid tiebreaks after both the classical time control games (first on Tuesday and second one played on Wednesday) ended in draws. In the two-game rapid […]

Record Number Of Journalists Killed In 2024: Report

Washington: A record number of journalists was killed around the world last year, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday, adding that Israel was responsible for nearly 70% of the deaths. At least 124 journalists in 18 countries died in 2024, the deadliest year for reporters and media workers since the committee started recording […]

US Lawmakers Join Trump-Musk Government Shakeup

Washington: Republicans vowed Wednesday to tackle the “stunning” US national debt, as lawmakers began work on President Donald Trump’s plan for the most radical downsizing of the federal government in decades. The House Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee will be the legislative arm of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts as Trump’s right-hand man to slash […]

Maha Kumbh: Over 2 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip On Maghi Purnima

Prayagraj: Amid heightened security measures, more than two crore devotees took a dip in the Sangam till 6 pm on Wednesday on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela here. According to an official statement, special arrangements have been made for the sacred bath that began early Wednesday. Chief Minister Yogi […]

Industrial Output Growth Slows To 3-Month Low Of 3.2% In December

New Delhi: India’s industrial production growth slowed to a three-month low of 3.2 per cent in December 2024, mainly due to poor performance of mining and manufacturing sectors, according to official data released on Wednesday. The government has also revised the November 2024 industrial output figure to 5 per cent from the provisional estimate of […]

Dancing Turtles Show How Animals Use Magnetic Field As A Map

Paris: Dancing turtles have proved for the first time that some animals use Earth’s magnetic field to create a personal map of their favourite spots, scientists said Wednesday. Some animals that migrate across the globe — such as birds, salmon, lobsters and sea turtles — are known to navigate using the magnetic field lines that […]