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The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) on Friday awarded Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar Honorary Cricket Membership in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the sport. The MCC expressed its pleasure in announcing Tendulkar’s acceptance of the honorary membership, acknowledging his exceptional impact on cricket.
A study by the Autonomous University of Barcelona reveals that commercial tea bags made from polymer-based materials release millions of microplastics and nanoplastics when brewed. Tea bags made of nylon-6, polypropylene, and cellulose were found to release significant amounts of nano-sized particles, which can be absorbed by the body, posing potential health risks.
NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule on Friday remembered former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh as one of the finest global leaders, who passed away at 92. Sule praised his visionary leadership and integrity, recalling her discussions with him in Parliament. She expressed sorrow over his death, honoring his contributions to India.
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has introduced a new regulation restricting passengers to carrying only one cabin bag or handbag on both domestic and international flights. This move, effective next month, aims to streamline air travel, enhance security, and improve operational efficiency. Regulation is expected to reduce congestion at security checkpoints & ease passenger flow […]
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s 13th Prime Minister, on Dec 26. In a resolution, the Cabinet honored his legacy as an eminent statesman, renowned economist, and distinguished leader, recalling his contributions to India.
The ED conducted simultaneous raids on properties linked to Hulas Pandey, a key figure in Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party, in Patna, Bengaluru, and Delhi. The ongoing investigation targets alleged financial irregularities. Pandey had previously resigned as party board chairman after being implicated in a 2012 murder case.
Telangana High Court has extended the interim bail of BRS Working President KT Rama Rao for another day in the Formula E-Car race case. Initially, the court had directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) not to arrest KTR until Dec 30. Today, the court further extended his protection from arrest until December 31, following a hearing […]
In May 2004, Manmohan Singh was unexpectedly appointed Prime Minister, despite many expecting Sonia Gandhi to take the role. Reflecting on her decision in 2014, Sonia Gandhi admitted, “I knew my limitations… I knew Manmohan Singh would be a better Prime Minister,” acknowledging her choice of leadership.
Rohit Sharma’s form has raised concerns, with Sunil Gavaskar commenting on his struggles after a cheap dismissal against Pat Cummins. Scoring just 155 runs in eight Tests at an average of 11.07, questions about his future in Test cricket are mounting. With India facing a tough transition, speculation grows that Sydney may mark his final […]
BJP leader K. Annamalai in Tamil Nadu whipped himself six times outside his Coimbatore home on Friday morning. This act was a personal protest against the sexual assault of an Anna University student. He had declared the self-flagellation as a symbolic gesture and pledged to go without slippers until the DMK government is ousted from […]
Patna Police fined 50 vehicle owners for using unauthorized metal plates with inscriptions like ‘Government of India’ and ‘Government of Bihar.’ The operation, launched on Christmas, collected ₹28 lakh in fines. It covered areas like Marine Drive, Bailey Road, and JP Ganga Path, and will continue in other city parts, said cops.
Osamu Suzuki, former chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp., passed away at 94 on December 25 due to lymphoma. He led the company for over four decades, becoming its longest-serving head. Suzuki served as president from 1978 and chairman from 2000, stepping down as CEO in 2016 following a fuel-economy misstatement. He retired as chairman in […]
Ex-Cabinet Secretary KM Chandrasekhar praised late ex-PM Manmohan Singh for his strong decision-making, citing key moments like the 1991 liberalization policy, the 2008-09 economic crisis, and the civil nuclear deal. He described Singh’s gentlemanly nature as a remarkable strength in leadership during critical times.
Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission added new allegations against former leader Sheikh Hasina, accusing her and five family members of misappropriating government land in Purbachal. This comes amid an ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of $5 billion from the Rooppur nuclear power plant. Bangladesh is pressing India to extradite Hasina, which could strain bilateral rel...
Isuzu Motors India has achieved a significant milestone by producing 1,00,000 vehicles at its Sri City facility. The milestone was marked by the rollout of a D-Max V-Cross. Since beginning operations in 2016, the company has expanded production, focusing on commercial vehicles and fostering diversity, with 22% of its workforce being women.