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Trainer aircraft crashes after hitting power line in MP, 2 injured

A trainer aircraft belonging to a private aviation academy crashed on Monday evening after hitting a 33kV high voltage power line in Seoni district in Madhya Pradesh, resulting in injuries to the......

Odisha on high alert as cyclone nears; heavy rain likely on Oct 28, 29

The depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday intensified into a deep depression and was slowly moving towards the east coast, prompting the Odisha government to put all 30 districts on alert,......

Bihar's voter turnout nearly 69%; women outvoted men in both phases

Bihar on Tuesday witnessed a record-breaking turnout of nearly 69 per cent in the second and final phase of the assembly polls, wrapping up a nearly month-long exercise that saw the ruling National......

India calls for ceasefire, hostage release; hails Gaza peace plan

India has called for a ceasefire, release of all hostages, and peaceful resolution of the Israel-Hamas conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, and New Delhi welcomed the agreement on the first......

Red Sea cable snag disrupts internet across Middle East, South Asia

A series of undersea cable outages in the Red Sea has degraded internet connectivity in multiple countries including those in South Asia. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph:......

India's mfg sector activity falls to 9-month low in Nov

India's manufacturing sector activity eased to a nine-month low in November, mainly owing to softer rise in sales and production amid reports of challenging market conditions, a monthly report said......

India to cut direct Russian crude imports from December

India is set to reduce its direct imports of Russian crude from late November, following new US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, effective November 21. IMAGE: A well head and a drilling rig in an......

Pre-Budget meeting: Ficci seeks faster resolution of tax disputes

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) has sought urgent steps to clear the huge backlog of income-tax appeals, simplify tax deducted at source (TDS) compliance, and......

Lenskart eyeing mega expansion as it readies for IPO

Eyewear retailer Lenskart plans to add 450 stores in the current financial year, its fastest expansion in three years, as the company prepares for a public listing that could value it at up to $10......

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Colliers reports that GCC leasing has jumped from 4.6 million square feet in 2021 and is expected to hit 10.6 million square feet by 2025 -- a clear sign that multinationals see Bengaluru as a......

East Bengal dump Chennaiyin out of Super Cup

IMAGE: Bibin Singh netted a brace as East Bengal routed Chennaiyin FC in a Group A clash of the Super Cup, in Bambolim, on Tuesday. Photograph: Indian Super League/X East Bengal FC ignited their......

Fix It Up! ISL Clubs Give Dire Warning To AIFF

'The viability of the clubs and indeed the future of the ISL and the Indian football ecosystem depends on immediate steps being placed before the Hon'ble Supreme Court.' IMAGE: Indian Super......

NorthEast United Retain Durand Cup With Thumping Win!

IMAGE: NorthEast United FC became the first team to defend the Durand Cup title in 25 years. Photograph: Durand Cup/X Defending champions NorthEast United FC dished out a dominant performance to......

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Every cricketer needs The Right Bat. It's his most trusted companion. Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir. The coveted......

Guwahati set to become India's 30th Test venue

IMAGE: The only international cricket venue in the region, Guwahati, known as the 'Gateway to the Northeast', had earned the distinction of hosting ICC World Cup matches for the first time earlier......