Srinagar, Jan 1 (UNI) Kashmir valley is bracing for another spell of snowfall amid freezing temperatures triggering bone chilling cold on Wednesday. The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar said that two back-to-back Western Disturbances (WD) are expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir starting from today. According to the forecast, a feeble WD is likely to bring…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday reported 29.58% year-on-year rise in total sales at 1,78,248 units in the month of December, 2024. The car major had recorded total sales of 137,551 units in the month of December, 2023. “In December 2024, Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total…
Dubai, Jan 1 (UNI) Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has recorded the highest ever rating points tally achieved by an Indian bowler as he consolidated his position at the top of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after another successful Test in Melbourne that saw him finish with a nine-wicket match haul. Bumrah, who is shortlisted…
New York, Jan 1 (UNI) The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day, according to the U.S. Census Bureau estimates released on Monday. The 0.9 percent increase in 2024 was a slight slowdown from 2023, when the world population grew by 75…
Washington, Jan 1 (UNI) The relationship between incumbent US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris became strained after the November election which Harris lost to Republican candidate Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal said, citing sources familiar with the matter. Post-election communications between Biden and Harris who replaced him in the presidential race…
Panama City, Jan 1 (UNI) Panama on Tuesday celebrated the 25th anniversary of the handover of the Panama Canal, which had been under the control of the United States for nearly a century. The United States inaugurated the canal in 1914 and operated the waterway until Dec. 31, 1999. The Torrijos-Carter Treaties, signed on Sept….
Moscow, Jan. 1 (UNI) A new tourist tax has come into effect across Russia on Wednesday, replacing the previous resort fee, RIA Novosti news agency reported on Wednesday. From Jan. 1, 2025, travelers staying in hotels and other accommodations will contribute an additional 1 percent of their lodging costs, marking the start of a phased…
Hyderabad, Jan 1 (UNI) A goal booted in from almost a kissing distance by Robi Hansda deep into the add-on time made all the difference as West Bengal players hugged and kissed the coveted Santosh Trophy they retained after seven years defeating Kerala 1-0 in the final at the Gachibowli Stadium here on Tuesday night….
Rourkela, Jan 1 (UNI) After making a dream start with two early goals via Amandeep Lakra (11′) and Gonzalo Peillat (13′), Hyderabad Toofans squandered the lead to allow Delhi SG Pipers to bounce back in the game and draw 2-2 in regulation time here in a thrilling clash at the on-going Hockey India League 2025…
Chennai, Jan 1 (UNI) The people of this teeming megapolis ushered in the New year 2025 with spiritual fervour traditional gaiety and great enthusiasm in Tamil Nadu. As the clock struck 12, shouts of ‘Happy New Year’ rent the air, with the decibel level reaching a crescendo, as lakhs of people, including women and children,…
