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Singur emerges as key battleground for Modi, Mamata

Singur emerges as key battleground for Modi, Mamata

After a gap of nearly 18 years, Singur has once again emerged as a focal point of West Bengalโ€™s political landscape ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee choosing the politically sensitive Tata Motors land as the stage for major events within days of each other. ย  Prime Minister Modi attended a government programme and addressed a political rally at Singur on January 18, while the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will hold a government programme and a political rally at the same venue…
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Ishan Kishan returns, Iyer to miss out; India’s probable Playing XI for IND vs NZ 1st T20I

Ishan Kishan returns, Iyer to miss out; India’s probable Playing XI for IND vs NZ 1st T20I

Ishan Kishan is set to return to the Indian team after a gap of 26 months as he will be batting at No.3 in the first T20I between India and New Zealand, captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed. Here is India's probable Playing XI for the first clash in Nagpur. New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2026 is approaching the horizon, and India have one final T20I assignment to fine-tune their combinations before the global showpiece kicks off on February 7.ย  The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team will be facing New Zealand in a five-match T20I series from January 21 onwards, with the…
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India far ahead of the US, China and Pakistan in new Responsible Nations’ Index

India far ahead of the US, China and Pakistan in new Responsible Nations’ Index

Responsible Nations' Index (RNI) is a first-of-its-kind global index that evaluates countries based on how responsibly they exercise power towards their citizens, global community and the planet. New Delhi: India is far ahead of nations like the United States, China and Pakistan in the Responsible Nations' Index (RNI) launched by former President Ram Nath Kovind. While Singapore ranked first, Switzerland was second and Denmark third. The Central African Republic stood last on the 154-nation index. India's neighbour, Pakistan, was in the 90th place. China was ranked 68th and the US 66th, according to the RNI. What is the Responsible Nations'…
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Farmers in Himachal are using ice in their apple orchards: Know the reason behind and whatโ€™s happening |

Farmers in Himachal are using ice in their apple orchards: Know the reason behind and whatโ€™s happening |

The rolling hills of Himachal Pradeshโ€™s apple belt are typically shrouded in a delicate morning mist during winter, a signal that the seasonโ€™s chill is settling in. For generations, this cold has served as natureโ€™s guarantee: apples will grow crisp, plentiful, and affordable in the months ahead. But this year, the familiar snow-laden landscape has largely failed to appear. Many orchards are seeing bare branches where frost would normally cling, prompting farmers to resort to unprecedented measures to protect their crops. Farmers in several villages have turned on sprinklers and foggers to coat apple tree branches with a thin layer…
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Real Madrid vs Monaco: When and Where to watch UEFA Champions League clash on TV and stream online in India?

Real Madrid vs Monaco: When and Where to watch UEFA Champions League clash on TV and stream online in India?

Real Madrid host Monaco at the Bernabeu in a key Champions League clash as they chase a top-eight finish. Sitting seventh with two games left, Madrid need a win to boost round-of-16 hopes, while Monaco seek points to avoid knockout danger. Madrid (Spain): European football returns to the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night as Real Madrid resume their Champions League campaign with a crucial league-stage encounter against Monaco. It is the penultimate fixture in this phase of the competition after a gap of more than a month since their last outing. Real Madrid enter the contest placed seventh in the…
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AM Green Group signs MoU with UP government for 1 GW compute data centre, check details

AM Green Group signs MoU with UP government for 1 GW compute data centre, check details

This facility will be designed to meet the requirements of global hyperscalers, frontier labs, enterprises, and Indiaโ€™s sovereign AI initiatives at scale and in a speedy manner using carbon-free energy. Lucknow: AM Green Group, an energy transition platform backed by the founders of Greenko Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InvestUP, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, to establish a 1 GW data centre to serve global AI workloads. AM Green will establish an AI infrastructure hub in the Greater Noida region in Uttar Pradesh. This grand-scale project will be developed in a phased manner, with the first…
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Litton Das calls ‘not safe’ to answer Bangladesh’s travel plans for T20 World Cup 2026 amid turmoil

Litton Das calls ‘not safe’ to answer Bangladesh’s travel plans for T20 World Cup 2026 amid turmoil

Bangladesh captain Litton Das stopped a journalist mid-way who was asking a question related to his team's chances of playing in the T20 World Cup 2026. He also confirmed that the players were not consulted by the BCB before refusing to travel to India for the mega event. Dhaka: Bangladesh captain Litton Das reacted sharply today as he stopped a journalist midway through the question as he was asking about the ongoing impasse in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup. For the unversed, BCB has refused to travel to India for the mega event, citing security concerns. The reaction…
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Are second homes becoming primary lifestyles? Here’s what experts have to say

Are second homes becoming primary lifestyles? Here’s what experts have to say

Market data by real estate consulting firm ANAROCK Group states the luxury second-home market segment is valued at over USD 3 billion, growing at more than 20 per cent annually. New Delhi: Second homes in India are undergoing a decisive shift, from being seen as passive assets or occasional holiday getaways to becoming active lifestyle choices. The rise of work-from-anywhere models, flexible corporate policies, and a growing base of entrepreneurs and consultants has untethered the idea of home from a fixed office location. As a result, buyers are increasingly comfortable treating second homes as semi-primary residences, spending extended periods away…
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Perth Scorchers surpass Mumbai Indians’ record with win over Sydney Sixers, qualify for BBL final

Perth Scorchers surpass Mumbai Indians’ record with win over Sydney Sixers, qualify for BBL final

Perth Scorchers defeated the star-studded Sydney Sixers side in the qualifier of the Big Bash League to qualify for the final of the tournament. They defended the target of 148 runs as the Sixers, with Babar Azam and Steve Smith in the team, got bowled out for just 99 runs. Perth: Perth Scorchers stunned the star-studded Sydney Sixers side with Babar Azam, Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith in the qualifier clash of the Big Bash League (BBL) to qualify for the final of the tournament. They defended 147 runs comfortably to win by a huge margin of 48 runs, even…
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Gold crosses Rs 1.5 lakh/10g-mark as prices surge; silver hits fresh record at Rs 3.23 lakh/kg

Gold crosses Rs 1.5 lakh/10g-mark as prices surge; silver hits fresh record at Rs 3.23 lakh/kg

According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9 per cent purity rose by Rs 5,100 to trade at Rs 1,53,200 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes. In the previous session, the yellow metal had closed at Rs 1,48,100 per 10 grams. New Delhi: Gold prices jumped sharply in the national capital on Tuesday, crossing the Rs 1.5 lakh level for the first time, as strong demand at home and firm global trends lifted the market. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9 per cent purity rose by Rs 5,100 to trade at Rs 1,53,200…
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