Armand Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone named World Athletics’ athletes of year

December 1, 2025 12:47 PM

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Armand Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone named World Athletics’ athletes of year

Sweden's pole vault star Armand Duplantis and American sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone were named the World Athletes of the Year at the 2025 World Athletics awards ceremony.     In 2025, Duplantis broke the men's pole vault world record four times and was unbeaten in all 16 of his competitions, i...

Indonesia floods death toll rises to 442, over 4 hundred remain missing 

December 1, 2025 1:35 PM

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Indonesia floods death toll rises to 442, over 4 hundred remain missing 

In Indonesia, the death toll from devastating floods and landslides triggered by cyclonic rains has reached 442.   National Disaster Management Agency yesterday said another 402 people remain missing across the provinces of North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Aceh, with rescue teams struggling to reach ...

Sensex rises 126 points, Nifty up 33 points in early trade
Maharashtra, Jan 18 (ANI): File photo of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building as Sensex slips by 439.77 points, currently at 48,594.90. Nifty down by 152.45 points, currently at 14,281.25., in Mumbai on Monday. (ANI Photo)

December 1, 2025 11:44 AM

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Sensex rises 126 points, Nifty up 33 points in early trade

Domestic benchmark equity indices opened at a new all-time high in early trade today, amid investor optimism around strong quarter two GDP growth at 8.2 per cent.   Sensex was trading 126 points up at 85,832 and Nifty inched up 33 points to 26,236 when reports last came in.    All the sectoral indic...

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Indian team settles for Silver medal

December 1, 2025 11:05 AM

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Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Indian team settles for Silver medal

In hockey, India settled for a silver medal after losing to Belgium 1-nil in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Ipoh, Malaysia.    Thibeau Stockbroekx scored the only goal in the match to help world No. 3 Belgium win their maiden trophy. This was only their second appearance in one of the most presti...

President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi wish Nagaland people on statehood day

December 1, 2025 11:10 AM

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President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi wish Nagaland people on statehood day

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished the people of Nagaland on their statehood day. In a social media post,   The President said that the state is blessed with a rich culture and boundless natural beauty. She added that its tribal diversity and unique heritage remai...

Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka’s death toll climbs to 334

December 1, 2025 10:32 AM

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Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka’s death toll climbs to 334

Sri Lanka continues to grapple with one of its deadliest natural disasters in recent years as the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah’s aftermath has risen to 334, with 370 people still missing, according to the Disaster Management Center.     Widespread floods and landslides continue to cut off several ...

J&K Finance Department to begin budget discussions today

December 1, 2025 9:46 AM

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J&K Finance Department to begin budget discussions today

In Jammu and Kashmir, as part of the exercise to prepare the Budget for the financial year 2026-27, the Finance Department will begin discussions on the budget proposals from today.      Akashvani correspondent reports that the Finance Department has informed administrative secretaries that the budg...

Nagaland celebrating 63rd Statehood Day today

December 1, 2025 9:22 AM

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Nagaland celebrating 63rd Statehood Day today

Nagaland is celebrating its 63rd Statehood Day, marking the day it became the 16th state of India in 1963. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla extended warm greetings to the people of the State, paying tribute to the resilience and aspirations of the Naga people.      Recalling Nagaland’s journey since 1st D...