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Flying start: Navi Mumbai International Airport hits 1-lakh passenger milestone in 19 days

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Flying start: Navi Mumbai International Airport hits 1-lakh passenger milestone in 19 days

When it comes to cargo movement, the Navi Mumbai airport handled 22.21 tonnes of cargo, which highlights the airport’s utility in handling both passenger and cargo operations from the very outset. Mumbai: In a landmark achievement, in its first 19 days of operation, the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has surpassed the one lakh passenger mark. This number hints towards strong passenger traction and a steady ramp-up in travel demand from the region. According to information available, the NMIA handled a total of 109,917 passengers as of January 12. These passengers comprised 55,934 arriving and 53,983 departing travellers. January 10,…

KSCA intends to host other IPL teams at Chinnaswamy if RCB move matches out of Bengaluru

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Jan

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KSCA intends to host other IPL teams at Chinnaswamy if RCB move matches out of Bengaluru

KSCA awaits government clearance to host IPL matches at Chinnaswamy. With RCB identifying Mumbai and Raipur as backup venues, the association intends to host other IPL teams if RCB decide to move matches out of Bengaluru. Bengaluru: Uncertainty continues to surround the hosting of IPL matches in Bengaluru as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) awaits clearance from the state government to stage games at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already identified alternative locations should approval not be granted in time. DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai and Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur have…

Majority of Americans don’t want Trump to take control of Greenland, survey finds

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Jan

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Majority of Americans don’t want Trump to take control of Greenland, survey finds

The survey shows just 25% of Americans support an effort to take control of Greenland, with opposition cutting across most political groups. Washington: Three-quarters of Americans say they oppose the United States attempting to take control of Greenland, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS. The findings suggest that President Donald Trump’s push to expand America’s territory faces strong public resistance. The survey shows just 25% of Americans support an effort to take control of the Danish territory, with opposition cutting across most political groups. Republicans split, Democrats strongly opposed Even among the president’s supporters, opinion is evenly divided.…

9 Amrit Bharat Express trains to link east with north, south and west, full details here

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9 Amrit Bharat Express trains to link east with north, south and west, full details here

Passing through the densely populated states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, these trains are aimed at making travel easier for a large number of passengers. New Delhi: Indian Railways is on a spree of launching new trains, with its latest plan to unveil nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains from West Bengal and Assam. This step will significantly boost the affordable long-distance connectivity between eastern India and major destinations across the country. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared details of the new routes. The nine routes that will see the…

Bangladesh Cricket Board sacks Najmul Islam amid player protest, boycott of BPL

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Jan

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Bangladesh Cricket Board sacks Najmul Islam amid player protest, boycott of BPL

BCB removed Nazmul Islam as finance committee chairman after players boycotted cricket, demanding his exit. The board cited organisational interests, with the BCB president taking over the role as talks continue to restore normalcy. New Delhi: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has taken decisive action to defuse a growing crisis by removing Nazmul Islam from his role as chairman of the board’s finance committee. The move follows an escalating protest by players, led by the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB), who had announced a boycott of all cricketing activities until Nazmul stepped aside. The decision marks the most concrete response…

NPS Vatsalya Scheme revamped: New rules aim to strengthen long-term financial protection for children

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Jan

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NPS Vatsalya Scheme revamped: New rules aim to strengthen long-term financial protection for children

According to the new rules, up to 75 per cent of the amount invested in NPS Vatsalya can be allocated to equities (the stock market). New Delhi: In a fresh development related to the NPS Vatsalya scheme launched for children, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued new and important guidelines. These changes are aimed at making the scheme more flexible, transparent, and beneficial for families, providing investors with relief when needed, and ensuring better long-term returns. For those unaware, the government rolled out the NPS Vatsalya in the 2024-25 budget, which is a pension scheme specifically…

Bangladesh players boycott BPL, demand Najmul Islam’s resignation; BCB issues statement

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Bangladesh players boycott BPL, demand Najmul Islam’s resignation; BCB issues statement

BCB issued a show-cause notice to director M Najmul Islam after his remarks angered players, triggering boycott threats and BPL disruption. The crisis deepens amid World Cup uncertainty, ICC talks, and strong condemnation from CWAB. Dhaka: A fresh administrative crisis has engulfed Bangladesh cricket after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) moved to formally discipline director M Najmul Islam, whose public comments about national players have sparked an unprecedented confrontation with the playing group. The board confirmed that a show-cause notice has been issued, even as players threaten to suspend participation in all competitions unless Najmul vacates his role. The fallout…

Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey reunite for ‘Sunday in the Park…’

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Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey reunite for ‘Sunday in the Park…’

“Wicked” co-stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are reuniting and returning to the stage with “Sunday in the Park with George”. The project, a West End revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1984 musical, will be directed by Marianne Elliott. Grande, 32, and Bailey, 37, confirmed the buzz on Wednesday with a joint post on social media featuring a picture of them seated at The Art Institute of Chicago in front of Georges Seurat’s iconic painting "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte," which inspired the musical. “All it has to be…

PM Kisan Scheme: Will government release 22nd instalment before Budget 2026?

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Jan

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PM Kisan Scheme: Will government release 22nd instalment before Budget 2026?

Each instalment of the PM Kisan Yojana is released at an interval of approximately four months. Considering the pattern of disbursement, the next instalment is likely to come in February. New Delhi: Farmers in the country are eagerly waiting for the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, the flagship scheme of the Modi government, which sees the disbursement of Rs 2000 to eligible farmers thrice in a year. Until now, the government has released 21 instalments for farmers, with the last instalment released in November 2025. Next instalment likely in February Each instalment of the…

FMCG stock to be in focus as company completes Rs 100 crore rights issue, details here

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FMCG stock to be in focus as company completes Rs 100 crore rights issue, details here

The stock ended the last trading session in the red at Rs 343.15, down by 0.07 per cent from the previous close. It has a 52-week high of 481.08, hit on October 23, 2025, and a 52-week low of Rs 322.05. Mumbai: Shares of packaged food company Krishival Foods will be in focus when the market opens on Friday, January 15, 2025, as the company has shared updated information regarding the completion of the Rs 100 crore rights issue. The stock markets, which witnessed a range-bound activity on Wednesday with the Nifty ending 67 points lower and the Sensex…