Rajnath Singh visited Ayodhya for Pratishtha Dwadashi, received by CM Yogi Adityanath; they performed temple rituals, hoisted the flag, and devotees offered chants and blessings
Ayodhya
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wedne
Dhaka
A leading human rights organisation in Bangladesh has raised alarms over widespread abuses across the country, including mob attacks, extrajudicial killings, deaths in custody, political violence, and harassment of minorities and journalists. The Dhaka-based Ain O Salish
Banda Aceh
Indonesian authorities have raised the alert level for Mount Bur Ni Telong volcano in Aceh province to its second-highest level following a spike in volcanic activity and earthquakes, officials said Wednesday.
The 2,624-meter stratovolcano, located in Bener Meria
Putin claims the buffer zone protects Russia from Ukrainian attacks, while Kyiv accuses him of using it for deeper incursions
Moscow
Russia’s top general, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, said on Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin has ordered the expansion
Coup Leader Triumphs
Conakry
Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya has been declared the winner of Guinea’s presidential election held over the weekend, according to partial results. This marks the country’s first vote since Doumbouya led a coup in 2021.
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Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s two-time Prime Minister, significantly shaped the nation’s politics and democratic transition; her passing united citizens and leaders to honor her legacy
Dhaka
Thousands of people gathered outside Bangladesh’s national parliament in Dhaka on Wedne
The release occurred at the Thailand-Cambodia border, with Thailand citing goodwill, confidence-building, and adherence to international humanitarian principles
Bangkok
Thailand released 18 Cambodian prisoners of war on Wednesday, fulfilling the terms of a ceasefire agreeme
New Delhi
India batter Shreyas Iyer will miss the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 11, as he is yet to receive medical clearance from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following a serious spleen injury sustained in October.
New Delhi
As the 2025 sporting season draws to a close, several of India’s standout performers in shooting and boxing continue to wait for recognition under the government’s flagship Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), raising questions over selection criteria and timing at a
Jatinder Singh to lead revamped Oman squad into challenging T20 World Cup
New Delhi
Oman on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, naming experienced batter Jatinder Singh as captain and wicketkeeper-batter Vinayak Shukla as his deputy. Th
Chemistry, consistency and belief propel Shikha Gautam and Ashwini Bhat to national glory
Bengaluru
Ashwini Bhat K admires Shikha Gautam’s explosive movement and relentless court coverage, while Shikha swears by Ashwini’s deceptive wrist work and sharp interceptions at the
Rising operational estimates raise doubts over AIFF budget viability for delayed ISL season
Bengaluru
Concerns over the financial feasibility of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season have intensified after preliminary cost estimates for hosting part of the tournamen
Arsenal surge clear in title race while rivals falter on pivotal Premier League night
London
Arsenal tightened their grip on the Premier League title race by emphatically ending Aston Villa’s 11-game winning run with a dominant 4-1 victory, as Manchester United and Chelsea
Mumbai
Australian all-rounders Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland have withdrawn from the upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), citing personal reasons, prompting their franchises to announce replacements ahead of the tournament beginning next month.
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Chennai
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) was left stunned after the US Embassy in New Delhi sought clarification over a wrestling coach who claimed to have the federation’s sponsorship for a training camp in the United States, triggering suspicions of forgery and a poss
New Delhi
Investors are increasingly turning to India’s short-term government bonds as expectations grow that interest rates will remain low for some time. The strategy, known as a bond carry trade, allows investors to borrow at low overnight rates and invest in higher-yieldin
Chennai
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to continue the full motor vehicle tax exemption for battery-operated vehicles until December 2027, giving a fresh boost to electric vehicle adoption in the state. Industries Minister T R B Rajaa announced the move for sharing the
India faces a two-million-bed shortfall, with 65–70% in urban areas, despite most people living in rural regions
Mumbai
India’s hospital sector is expected to record steady and strong growth over the next three to five years, with revenues likely to rise by 11 to 12 per cen