PM Modi hails 2025 as year of national pride, youth power and cultural revival in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

New Delhi, Dec 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described 2025 as a landmark year that strengthened India’s confidence and global standing, highlighting achievements in national security, sports, science, youth-led innovation and cultural preservation while addressing the 129th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. Reflecting on the year that is…

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Mumbai AQI remains “Unhealthy” category

Mumbai, Dec 28 (UNI) Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 197, falling into the remaining “unhealthy” category while city’s weather on Sunday is quite pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 22 to 23 degrees Celsius. However, the PM 2.5 and PM10 levels are significantly above safe limits, posing health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. The city…

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Stokes’ dig at pitch as MCG awaits ICC verdict

Melbourne, Dec 27 (UNI) Ben Stokes suggested the fourth Ashes Test wicket would face more scrutiny if it was played “somewhere else in the world” as the Melbourne Cricket Club braces for the International Cricket Council’s forthcoming verdict on its seam-friendly pitch. With Cricket Australia facing another multimillion-dollar loss from the second two-day Ashes Test…

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Dreams have no deadlines: KSLTA hails Bopanna’s legacy

Bengaluru, Dec 27 (UNI) KSLTA joint secretary Sunil Yajman on Saturday said Rohan Bopanna’s career sends a powerful and timely message to Indian sport that dreams do not have deadlines, and that belief, when sustained by resilience, can rewrite even the most predictable endings. Speaking at a felicitation ceremony – Celebrating Rohan’s Legacy 2002-2025 –…

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India name squad for U19 World Cup 2026

Mumbai, Dec 27 (UNI) Five-time champions India have confirmed their squad for the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026. Led by Ayush Mhatre, India have been placed in Group B alongside New Zealand, USA and Bangladesh. India’s squad for U19 World Cup 2026: Ayush Mhatre (C), R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, D. Deepesh, Mohamed Enaan, Aaron…

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Pakistan: PPP chairman Bilawal calls for political reconciliation to bring economic prosperity

Karachi, Dec 27 (UNI): Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday commenting on the socio-political and economic situation in the country, linked economic prosperity with political stability, viewing the two as synonymous with one another, and said that the one and only person who could steer Pakistan out of…

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