Naqvi calls for unity amid communal tension in Sambhal; slams Oppn
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday condemned the Opposition for blaming the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh for the recent violence in Sambhal where four youths were killed in police action following a stone-pelting incident, emphasising the need for harmony and unity to counter those creating disruptions. Naqvi’s remarks […]
Andhra Pradesh Police team reaches RGV’s house in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Nov 25 (IANS) A team of Andhra Pradesh Police reached the residence of filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma in Hyderabad on Monday as he failed to appear before them for questioning in a case related to posting derogatory content against Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his family members on social media. Officials of Ongole […]
Maharashtra Congress chief Patole ‘quits’, party denies
Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) Political circles were agog with speculation of Maharashtra Congress President Nana F. Patole’s resignation after the state poll debacle, but a party official has flatly denied any such developments, here on Monday. “The news of the purported resignation being circulated in sections of the media is baseless, mischievous and misleading, and […]
BGT 2024-25: India on brink of victory in Perth as Australia reach 227/8 at tea
Perth, Nov 25 (IANS) India needs two more wickets to win first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test as Australia reached 227/8 in 53.4 overs at tea on day four’s play at the Perth Stadium on Monday. Though batting was a bit easier against the old ball, the pitch managed to throw up some tricks and that fetched […]
Lucky for me to end up with PBKS under head coach Ponting: Stoinis
Jeddah, Nov 25 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has expressed his excitement of joining Punjab Kings, saying he couldn’t be happier about playing under the former great Ricky Ponting, who is the head coach of the franchise. With his former team Lucknow Super Giants opting out of using the (Right to Match) RTM card on […]
IPL 2025 Auction: There’s a lot of talent and we are going to pick wisely, says Jayawardene
Jeddah, Nov 25 (IANS) Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians were amongst the slow starters in the ongoing IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah and went on to pick four players on day one of the proceedings. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene stated there is a lot of talent in the auction pool and the team is […]
India’s cement industry projected to grow to 5.09 billion tonnes by 2028-29
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Driven by the growing government spending on infrastructure projects, the Indian cement industry is projected to grow to 5.09 billion tonnes by 2028-29, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9 per cent from 2024 to 2029, according to a report on Monday. The Indian cement industry’s market size […]
India projected to see 7.1 pc workforce growth in FY25 second half
Bengaluru, Nov 25 (IANS) India will see a promising 7.1 per cent net employment growth rate in the second half of FY25, according to a report on Monday. The report by TeamLease Services, a people supply chain company, showed that the job growth rate in the country has surged from 6.33 per cent in the […]
UN seeks more funding for Sudan’s 2025 humanitarian response plan
Sudan Port, Nov 25 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) is working with Sudan to increase funding for the 2025 humanitarian response plan, UN’s top humanitarian official Tom Fletcher said in Sudan Port. During a Saturday meeting with Mona Nourel Daim, chief of Sudan’s Humanitarian Aid Commission, Fletcher emphasised the need for joint efforts to tackle […]
Separatist commander killed in Cameroon’s restive Anglophone region
Yaounde, Nov 25 (IANS) Two separatist fighters, including a commander, were killed when government forces of Cameroon struck their hideout in the country’s war-torn Anglophone region of Northwest, according to local and security sources. The crackdown early on Sunday, as confirmed by a military official in the region who requested not to be named, was […]
