New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI): Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking another significant milestone in his journey from elite athlete to global sports administrator. Vijender, India’s first Olympic medallist in boxing, brings with him nearly two decades of experience at the highest level of…
Indore, Jan 17 (UNI) History is at stake as India take on New Zealand in the third and deciding One-Day International of the New Zealand tour of India at the Holkar Cricket Stadium here on Sunday, with the visitors aiming to script a rare ODI series victory on Indian soil after nearly two decades. With…
Nagpur, Jan 17 (UNI) The Income Tax Department on Saturday launched a large-scale search and seizure operation at more than 20 locations across Nagpur in connection with alleged tax evasion by supari (betel nut) traders, official sources said. The coordinated raids began early in the morning and targeted several business and residential premises linked to…
By Rohit Mitra Patiala, Jan 17 (UNI) One of India’s most prominent cyclists, Surya Ramesh Thathu, believes that hosting more international-level cycling events, like the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour, can significantly boost the popularity of the sport in the country. Currently preparing for the upcoming Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 in Patiala, Surya stressed the…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI) Blanket like fog engulfs national capital on Saturday affecting visibility severely. Palam improved to 500m visibility in Shallow fog at 0900 hrs. Safdarjung visibility further drops to 0200m in moderate fog at 0910 with calm winds. Flights have been cancelled due to low visibility. Intense cold was also experienced. The…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday paid homage to the legendary actor and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MGR, on his Jayanti. “Paying homage to the exceptional MGR on his ‘Jayanti’. His contribution to Tamil Nadu’s progress is outstanding. Equally noteworthy is his role in popularising Tamil culture,” Modi said…
Shahid K Abbas New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI) As the countdown to union Budget 2026-27 begins, all eyes are on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will present her ninth consecutive budget on February 1—an event that has become the country’s biggest annual economic and political moment. Coming early in the second full year of Prime…
Pankaj Jain, New Delhi, Jan 17(UNI) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday said that the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has found no evidence of tampering or alteration in the audio-video recording of the House proceedings that were sent for forensic examination on the Opposition’s demand after the Leader of Opposition in the House, Atishi’s…
Mumbai Jan 17 ( UNI) Three family members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar got elected in the Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections concluded yesterday. All three were elected from BMC wards considered to be A-class seats of the city corporation. While Narwekar’s brother, Makarand Narwekar, won the elections from Ward No 226…
Los Angeles, Jan 17 (UNI) The United States has recorded at least 18 million influenza illnesses, 230,000 hospitalizations and 9,300 deaths so far during the current flu season, according to the latest estimates released Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC said seasonal influenza activity remains elevated nationwide, though…
