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Why SHANTI Bill is A Troubling Step Backwards for India's Nuclear Goals
The new nuclear bill does not improve efficiency; it is institutionalised irresponsibility.
A.P. will be garbage-free soon, says MA&UD Minister
Eight waste-to-energy plants will help achieve the goal, says Narayana
Silent protest in Indian football: What happened in FC Goa's ACL 2 match
FC Goa staged a silent protest before kick-off in their AFC Champions League 2 match against Istiklol to highlight the deepening uncertainty in Indian football. The symbolic gesture drew attention to administrative issues affecting domestic leagues. On the field, Goa led early but lost 2-1, finishing bottom of their group without a point.
India contributes about one-fourth of the world's tuberculosis burden: ICMR report
NEW DELHI: India contributes about one-fourth of the world's tuberculosis (TB) burden, with around 2.5 million new cases and nearly 3,00,000 deaths annually, said an ICMR report released on Wednesday. India has made significant advances through the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), utilising molecular diagnostics, digital health technologies, and social support systems. Despite these improvements, India still bears a high TB burden, contributing to approximately 27% of global TB cases, hindered by socioeconomic factors, malnutrition, comorbidities, and disruptions caused by COVID-19, according to the report by the Indian Council for Medical Research-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis. India had aimed to eliminate TB by 2025, ahead of the global mandate of 2030. The report, released by Union Health Minister JP Nadda, said over the past decade, the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) has introduced a range of initiatives aimed at achieving the country's goal of TB elimination by 2030. These initiatives include free nationwide diagnosis and treatment, rapid expansion of molecular diagnostics, shorter treatment regimens for drug-resistant TB, scaling up active case finding, TB preventive therapy (TP), 3HP regimens and nutritional support through the Nikshay Poshan Yojana. The Nikshay digital platform has become central to improving case notification, treatment adherence, and outcome monitoring, said the report Indias progress in addressing the challenge of tuberculosis stakeholder engagement for strengthening TB care using public-private partnership, patient-centered service delivery models and integration of digital health technologies. NTEP continues to strengthen its four-pillar strategy of Detect, Treat, Prevent, and Build under the National Strategic Plan for TB Elimination. This includes early detection and accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, prevention through community partnerships and TB prophylaxis, and capacity-building at all levels. Continued emphasis on public-private collaboration, digital integration, and patient-centred strategies is considered vital to accelerating progress toward TB elimination in India, it added. In line with this, the country has experienced a rapid expansion in diagnostics, with a total of 8,415 molecular diagnostic tools currently implemented across India. NTEP has included several new diagnostics, notably molecular tests such as CB-NAAT and TRUE-NAAT. Shorter treatment regimens are now accessible to adults with drug-resistant tuberculosis. Despite significant advances in detection and reporting, marked by closing the notification gap by 100,000 cases, India continues to bear a major portion of the global TB burden. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted programme operations, as much of the TB workforce was reassigned to pandemic control, compromising continuity of care and surveillance, it added. The report also pointed out that malnutrition remains one of the most critical barriers to effective TB prevention and treatment in India. Undernutrition not only increases vulnerability to TB but also worsens disease outcomes and hampers medication tolerance. Most TB patients who are malnourished seek treatment late, often presenting with severely low body weight (15-20 kg), which limits their ability to tolerate anti-TB therapy. Food insecurity among TB patients and their households compounds this problem, increasing the risk of treatment failure and mortality, the report highlighted.
Malaria cases, deaths dip in India: ICMR report
NEW DELHI: Malaria cases in India have dropped from 1.17 million in 2015 to around 227,000 in 2024, an 80-85% reduction, said a latest ICMR report released Wednesday. Similarly, malaria-related deaths have fallen from 384 to approximately 83, a decrease of about 78%. India has made significant and steady progress in reducing its malaria burden, said the report, Indias progress towards malaria elimination technical report 2025 by Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Malaria Research (ICMR-NIMR), National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC). Currently, 92% of districts report an Annual Parasite Incidence (API) is less than 1, indicating that India has largely entered the pre-elimination phase and is well-positioned for accelerated malaria elimination in the coming years, the report released by Union Health Minister JP Nadda said. These gains are underpinned by strengthened surveillance, expanded access to diagnosis and treatment, targeted vector control interventions, and sustained political and programmatic commitment at national and sub-national levels, it said. India aims to eliminate Malaria by 2030, with the government saying that it is committed to achieving zero Indigenous cases by 2027. India is well-positioned to achieve zero indigenous malaria by 2030. Achieving this goal will require sustained political commitment, strengthened multisectoral coordination, and data-driven interventions, the report said. However, as India transitions from malaria control to elimination, the nature of the challenge has fundamentally changed. The current phase is characterised not only by a substantially reduced overall disease burden but also by increasingly heterogeneous, focal, and operationally complex transmission, it added. Malaria is no longer uniformly distributed across large geographic areas; instead, it persists in limited pockets shaped by local ecological conditions, human mobility, occupational exposure, health-system access, and vector dynamics. In several states approaching elimination, remaining cases are often sporadic, imported, or asymptomatic, making detection, investigation, and response more demanding than in earlier phases of higher transmission. The report highlighted that urban transmission presents unique challenges related to container breeding, construction sites, informal settlements, high population density, and fragmented healthcare delivery, necessitating city-specific vector control and surveillance strategies. It highlighted key challenges in the country, including inconsistent private-sector reporting, limited entomological capacity, drug and insecticide resistance, operational gaps in remote tribal areas, and sporadic shortages of diagnostics and treatment commodities. Cross-border transmission from Myanmar and Bangladesh continues to affect border districts in the Northeast. Strengthening surveillance systems, enhancing vector monitoring, and improving supply chain reliability emerged as top priorities, it added.
WPL 2026: Ex-India Player Anagha Deshpande Joins Delhi Capitals As Assistant Coach
DY Patil Stadium: Ahead of the 2026 season of the Womens Premier League (WPL), former India cricketer Anagha Deshpande has joined three-time runners-up Delhi Capitals (DC) as an assistant coach. It is understood that Anaghas coaching duties will center around fielding and batting in the DC set-up. Yes, I am joining the Delhi Capitals. It was finalised a few days ago. Hundred percent, it's a great opportunity for me. I will get to learn a lot of things which will aid me in future. I have seen them try for winning a trophy for three years. I hope I can help them win the trophy this time, Anagha told IANS on Thursday. At DC, Anagha will link up with head coach Jonathan Batty. Her appointment comes after the exit of Lisa Keightley, who has joined Mumbai Indians as head coach, and Milap Mewada, who is now coaching Goas mens team in the ongoing domestic season. Anagha played 23 ODIs and eight T20Is for India from 2008 to 2014, and made 483 runs across both formats. As a wicketkeeper, she took 16 catches and effected 21 stumpings in white-ball cricket for India. She played for Maharashtra, Railways, Gujarat and Puducherry in the domestic cricket circuit. Anagha has enjoyed considerable success as a coach in Uttarakhand since retiring as a player. She led the state's U19 women's team to one-day trophy titles in 2021/22 and 2022/23, and guided the U23 side to entering knockout stages in T20 and one-day championships in 2023/24 and 2024/25. Under Anagha, Uttarakhand reached their first senior women's finals in both T20 and one-day formats in 2023/24. Players like Nandini Kashyap, Raghvi Bist and Prema Rawat, all of whom featured in this year's WPL and India A teams, attribute their growth to Anaghas coaching. She has also worked as a coach with many teams in senior and U19 womens challenger trophies, as well as served in various assignments at the zonal and national level for camps organised by the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). DC will open their 2026 WPL campaign on January 10 against defending champions Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. India batter Jemimah Rodrigues was recently named as DCs new captain, and Anagha backed the decision. I have seen her leadership. She is well deserving to be the captain. I have seen her lead Mumbai. The way her nature is in terms of leading a team, there is no need for a tag to say that she is a leader. She plays in the same way as a player and now that she has a leadership tag, she is hundred percent well deserving of it, she said. Meanwhile, IANS understands that former India captain Anju Jain is likely to take charge as DCs batting coach. Anju featured in eight Tests and 65 ODIs for India from 1993 to 2005, and amassed 2170 runs overall. Apart from hitting one century and three fifties in Tests, she claimed 15 catches and effected eight stumpings in the format, while contributing with 30 catches and 51 stumpings in ODIs. Meanwhile, IANS understands that former India captain Anju Jain is likely to take charge as DCs batting coach. Anju featured in eight Tests and 65 ODIs for India from 1993 to 2005, and amassed 2170 runs overall. Also Read: Live Cricket Score She also served as the head coach of Bangladesh womens team, and worked in the same capacity with Odisha, Vidarbha, Assam, Tripura and Baroda teams in the domestic circuit. Article Source: IANS
As 2026 approaches, Ankur Warikoo urges a pause on resolutions. He offers seven honest questions for deep self-checks. These questions examine daily behavior, fears, unfinished emotional business, priorities, family connections, loss aversion, and core identity. Warikoo believes confronting uncomfortable truths leads to real growth. This approach encourages a more meaningful life.
Vedanta Sesa Goa achieves 8 million units of energy savings via smart systems, tech upgrades
Vedanta Sesa Goa has achieved significant energy savings. Nearly 8 million units were conserved in FY'25 and the current fiscal. This was done through technology upgrades and in-house innovations. The company is committed to sustainable mining and clean energy. Initiatives include waste heat recovery and solar power adoption. Electric vehicle wheel loaders are also reducing diesel consumption.
Quote of the day by Elon Musk: Stop being patient and start asking yourself
Elon Musk challenges conventional patience. He urges people to compress ten-year goals into six months. This approach, though prone to failure, propels individuals far beyond those who accept lengthy timelines. Musk's own ventures like SpaceX and Tesla demonstrate this aggressive pursuit. His philosophy attacks complacency, encouraging intense focus and treating time as a flexible element.
Delhi HC tells govt to act against eateries violating safety norms in Majnu ka Tila
NEW DELHI: Except the momo cart, everything shall be removed, the Chief Justice remarked. It was said on a lighter note, but it was a telling aside as the Delhi High Court flagged serious safety lapses in one of the capitals most crowded student hubs, Majnu ka Tila. The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi government, the DDA, and the MCD to act against cafes and restaurants operating in Majnu ka Tila without requisite permissions and in violation of safety norms. Disposing of a PIL filed by Arnav Singh, a bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela stressed the urgency of enforcement, noting the heavy student rush in the area. Ensure that its done. Half the Delhi University students are there most of the time, Justice Gedela remarked. The PIL pointed to illegal commercial activity on the Yamuna floodplains and cited a recent deadly nightclub fire in Goa as a warning of what could happen under similar conditions. It alleged that several buildings in Majnu ka Tila rise to seven or eight floors, with illegal basements and rooftop extensions, often without sanctioned plans. According to the petition, many structures lacked staircases beyond the third or fourth floor, relying instead on small lifts, while existing staircases were narrow and poorly lit.
J&K Bank wins Best MSME Bank at MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025 in New Delhi
Jammu and Kashmir Bank received top honors at the MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025. The bank was named 'Best MSME Bank' and secured the runner-up position for its CSR initiatives. Union Minister Piyush Goyal presented the awards. J&K Bank is committed to supporting entrepreneurs and aligns its initiatives with national development goals.
50 lakh students failed in boards, need to be sent to Open School: DoSEL Secretary
NEW DELHI: Around 50 lakh students across the country have failed to clear the final exams of Class X and XII in 2024, said Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the school education and literacy department. It is crucial to help them complete their formal education by introducing them to the Open School system, he said on Wednesday. Nearly 2 crore students took up the Class X final exam in 2024 but over 26 lakh of them could not clear it. It is much higher for Class XII final exam as 30% of the students could not pass. All these students who could not make the cut need to be introduced to the Open School system so that they can get their pass certificates. The certificates issued by the National Institute of Open School (NIOS) under the education ministry have the same value as that obtained through other school boards, Kumar said. The percentage of enrolment of children in schools is 93% up to Class VIII. However, it comes down to 68% when enrolment is assessed for classes 9 to 12, the secretary said. Our goal is to ensure a gross enrolment ratio of 100% up to Class XII for all students. He said, While the dropping out of girl students has been redressed considerably, the dropout rate of boys is higher now and is a matter of concern. Financial issues and the need to go to work are the reasons behind 72% of their dropouts. There are jobs in which those above 14 years can be employed provided they are not hazardous and this is where they end up. The need to take care of household responsibilities is the reason in the case of dropout of girl students, the Secretary added. The Secretary said they have urged UNESCO to change the parameters used to calculate schooling. A student who has failed in Class X is calculated as having done eight years of schooling whereas it is nine years actually. Similarly, a Class XII fail student is said to have done 1 years of schooling but it should be 11 years actually. This is important as the United National Development Programme fixes the Human Development Index based on the years of schooling of students, the Secretary explained.
HIL:From starting with borrowed kit to going big in HIL: Vivek Lakras extra-ordinary journey
NEW DELHI, Dec 24: Battling financial constraints, young goalkeeper Vivek Lakra rose from borrowing playing kits from seniors to becoming the costliest and most sought-after junior player at the upcoming Hockey India League, after being picked up by Shrachi Bengal Warriors for Rs 23 lakh.Lakra, who turned 18 only a few days ago, hails from []
Arsenal edge Palace on penalties to reach League Cup semifinals
London, Dec 24: Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time Tuesday. Kepa Arrizabalaga stopped Maxence Lacroixs spot kick to seal the shootout victory at Emirates Stadium. Lacroixs own goal in the 80th minute had given Arsenal the lead []
Narendra Modi Stadium Ground: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, along with Ishan Kishan and Devdutt Padikkal, smashed centuries to benefit their respective teams in Round One of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 Season on Wednesday. It was a day on which a record 22 individual centuries were scored on the opening day of the competition. From a team perspective, Karnataka and Bengal completed mammoth successful run chases to make a big statement on Day One of Indias premier domestic mens one-day tournament. Kohli marked his return to Bengaluru with a commanding century as Delhi chased down 299 against Andhra with more than 12 overs to spare in their Elite Group D opener on Wednesday. Kohli's 58th List A hundred - 131 off 101 balls with 14 fours and three sixes - at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground overshadowed Ricky Bhui's 122 for Andhra as Delhi secured a four-wicket victory. Delhi pacer Simarjeet Singh was adjudged Player of the Match for picking 5-54. Meanwhile, in Jaipur, another former India captain, Rohit Sharma, produced a masterclass in front of over 20,000 spectators at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, smashing an unbeaten 155 off 94 balls to guide Mumbai to an eight-wicket victory over Sikkim in Elite Group C. Rohit raced to his 37th List A century in just 62 balls before adding another 50 runs off 29 deliveries, cutting and driving at will against an inexperienced Sikkim attack that had posted 236/6, as Mumbai chased down the target in 30.3 overs. In Ranchi, Bihar posted a staggering 574/6 - now the highest score in men's List A cricket - as teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 190 off 84 balls and captain Sakibul Gani blasted an unbeaten 128 off 40 balls - the fastest by an Indian batter in men's List A cricket - to crush Arunachal Pradesh by 397 runs in a Plate Group match on Wednesday. Suryavanshi struck 16 fours and 15 sixes in his blistering knock at a strike rate of 226.19, adding 158 runs for the opening wicket with Mangal Mahrour (33) before combining with Piyush Singh (77 off 66 balls) for a 103-run second-wicket partnership. Wicketkeeper Ayush Loharuka continued the carnage with 116 off 56 balls, including hitting 11 fours and eight sixes, before Gani unleashed mayhem in the final overs by hitting 10 fours and 12 sixes to propel Bihar past the 500-mark. Bihar's bowlers then completed the rout, dismissing Arunachal Pradesh for just 177 in 42.1 overs with Akash Raj (3-29), Suraj Kashyap (3-31) and Himanshu Tiwari (2-33) sharing eight wickets between themselves. In Rajkot, Dhruv Jurel and Rinku Singh hit half-centuries as Uttar Pradesh opened their campaign with an 84-run win over Hyderabad at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. Apart from the duo, Abhishek Goswami and Aryan Juyal were among their other half-centurions. UP's spin trio - List A debutants Zeeshan Ansari (4-31) and Prashant Veer (3-47), along with Vipraj Nigam - stifled Hyderabad's chase of 325 after the UP top-order posted 324/5. Hyderabad captain Tanmay Agarwal's 53 off 43 balls threatened briefly before the lower-order collapsed, as they were bowled out for 240. Defending champions Karnataka pulled off a stunning run chase, overhauling a record target of 413 against Jharkhand with 15 balls to spare at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B in Ahmedabad. Player of the Match Devdutt Padikkal's brilliantly-paced 147 off 118 balls eclipsed Ishan Kishan's explosive 125 off just 39 balls - the second fastest List A century by an Indian male batter - as Karnataka romped home despite losing five wickets on the way. Captain Mayank Agarwal (54 off 34 balls) and Padikkal added 114 in the first 11.5 overs before Abhinav Manohar (56 not out) and debutant Dhruv Prabhakar (40 not out) sealed Karnatakas victory with an unbroken 88-run stand off 41 balls. Kishan had earlier clubbed 14 sixes in his whirlwind knock, helping Jharkhand amass 151 runs in the final 10 overs to post 412 for nine. Meanwhile, at the main Narendra Modi Stadium, Tamil Nadu opened their campaign with a 101-run victory over Pondicherry, with Pradosh Ranjan Paul (73) and captain N. Jagadeesan (67) laying the foundation for a total of 310/9. Bengal completed a successful chase of 383 against Vidarbha, with Abishek Porel (56 off 35 balls), captain Abhimanyu Easwaran (71), Sudip Gharami (68), and Shahbaz Ahmed (71 off 58 balls) guiding them to a stunning victory. Shubham Khajuria smashed an unbeaten 129 as Jammu and Kashmir thrashed Chandigarh by 10 wickets, with Nasir Lone taking four wickets and recent IPL auction pick Auqib Nabi claiming two. Himachal Pradesh defeated Uttarakhand by 95 runs as Akash Vasisht took three wickets, while Arzan Nagwaswalla's four-wicket haul powered Gujarat to an eight-wicket victory over Services. Saurashtra successfully chased down a 346-run target against Odisha with five wickets in hand, powered by Gajjar Sammar's unbeaten 132. Odisha's Swastik Samal had earlier smashed 212 with Biplab Samantaray contributing 100. Kerala thrashed Tripura by 145 runs after posting 348 for eight, with Baba Aparajith taking 5-15. Vignesh Puthur created List A cricket history by taking six catches as a fielder - the most ever in an innings, surpassing the previous record of five shared by 21 fielders. Punjab defeated Maharashtra by 51 runs, with Naman Dhir's 97, Anmolpreet Singh's 85, and Prabhsimran Singh's 60 laying the foundation for their big win before debutants Sukhdeep Bajwa and Krish Bhagat claimed two wickets each. Brief scores: Andhra 298/8 in 50 overs (Ricky Bhui 122; Simarjeet Singh 5-54, Prince Yadav 3-50) lost to Delhi 300/6 in 37.4 overs (Virat Kohli 131, Nitish Rana 77; Maramreddy Hemanth Reddy 2-6, Satyanarayana Raju 2-74) by four wickets Sikkim 236/7 in 50 overs (Ashish Thapa 79, Shardul Thakur 2/19) lost to Mumbai 237/2 in 30.3 overs (Rohit Sharma 155) by 8 wickets. Bihar 574/6 in 50 overs (Vaibhav Suryavanshi 190, Sakibul Gani 128 not out; Tadakamalla Mohith 2-99, Techi Neri 2-83) beat Arunachal Pradesh 177 in 42.1 overs (Kamsha Yangfo 32 not out, Techi Doria 28; Akash Raj 3-29, Suraj Kashyap 3-31) by 397 runs. Odisha 345/6 in 50 overs (Swastik Samal 212, Biplab Samantaray 100) lost to Saurashtra 347/5 in 48.5 overs (Gajjar Sammar 132 not out, Chirag Jani 86) by five wickets Services 184 in 42.2 overs (Arzan Nagwaswalla 4-34) lost to Gujarat 185/2 in 34.5 overs (Aarya Desai 77 not out) by eight wickets Haryana 267/9 in 50 overs (Himanshu Rana 126, Parth Vats 57) lost to Railways 270/4 in 43.4 overs (Ravi Singh 109 not out, Upendra Yadav 80) by six wickets Uttar Pradesh 324/5 in 50 overs (Abhishek Goswami 81, Dhruv Jurel 80) beat Hyderabad 240 all out in 43 overs (Tanmay Agarwal 53, Rahul Buddhi 47; Zeeshan Ansari 4-31) by 84 runs Jharkhand 412/9 in 50 overs (Ishan Kishan 125, Virat Singh 88; Abhilash Shetty 4/72) lost to Karnataka 413/5 in 47.3 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 147, Abhinav Manohar 56 not out) by five wickets Tamil Nadu 310/7 in 50 overs (Pradosh Ranjan Paul 73, N. Jagadeesan 67) beat Pondicherry 209 in 46.5 overs (Neyan Kangayan 60, Gurjapneet Singh 4/32) by 101 runs Punjab 347/6 in 50 overs (Naman Dhir 97, Anmolpreet Singh 85) beat Maharashtra 296/8 in 50 overs (Ramakrishna Ghosh 73, Prithvi Shaw 46) by 51 runs Tamil Nadu 310/7 in 50 overs (Pradosh Ranjan Paul 73, N. Jagadeesan 67) beat Pondicherry 209 in 46.5 overs (Neyan Kangayan 60, Gurjapneet Singh 4/32) by 101 runs Also Read: Live Cricket Score Chhattisgarh 233 in 48.5 overs (Amandeep Khare 76, Mayank Verma 64; Deepraj Gaonkar 4/35) lost to Goa 234/4 in 44.1 overs (Snehal Kauthankar 107 not out) by six wickets Article Source: IANS
Pentagon report: China seeks to capitalise on easing LAC tensions; aims to blunt IndiaUS ties
A Pentagon report suggests China is using eased border tensions with India to stabilize ties and counter growing US-India partnership. While Beijing seeks normalcy through resumed flights and visas, New Delhi remains skeptical of China's motives amid ongoing distrust. This strategic move aligns with China's long-term national rejuvenation goals.
Israel to spend $110 billion to develop independent arms industry in next decade: Netanyahu
Israel plans a massive investment of 350 billion shekels, approximately 110 billion US dollars, to build its own arms industry. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the initiative to decrease reliance on other nations for defense supplies. The goal is to ensure that as much weaponry as possible is produced within Israel.
Deal with it! When Trump said no, India said yes
India aced trade deals in 2025. The nation resisted US tariff pressure, refusing coercive timelines. Instead, India secured agreements with New Zealand, Oman, and the United Kingdom. This demonstrated a confident strategy of prioritizing national interest and long-term goals. India diversified partnerships, enhancing strategic autonomy in a fragmented global trade landscape.
Powerball $1.7 billion jackpot: Expert tips to avoid common winner mistakes
Winning the $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot can change life instantly, but experts warn that rushing decisions, overspending, or ignoring professional advice can ruin the prize. Winners should plan carefully, stay private, hire advisors, and focus on long-term goals. Smart planning plus clear purpose helps turn a huge lottery win into lasting wealth for the future.
Before you max out your 401(k) in 2026, read this it could change your strategy
401(k) contribution limits for 2026: The higher 401(k) contribution limits for 2026 are real. They are powerful. But they are not automatic. Employer match should come first. Debt and emergency savings still matter. Roth rules, future tax brackets, and retirement timing should guide the rest. In 2026, the best strategy is not simply maxing out. It is aligning every dollar with taxes, access, and long-term goals.
Sakeena Itoo Reviews Action Plan For Achieving Chief Ministers Vision 2030 Goal In Health Sector
JAMMU, Dec 24: In line with the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullahs Vision 2030 for health sector, aligned with J&K Vision Document @2047, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a detailed review meeting at Civil Secretariat here to assess the Health Departments action plan for achieving this goal, primarily aimed at strengthening the public healthcare system across Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, Minister Sakeena held detailed assessment of key priority areas like [] The post Sakeena Itoo Reviews Action Plan For Achieving Chief Ministers Vision 2030 Goal In Health Sector appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Watch: Deadly tiger MDT-37s capture exposes Nilgiris mananimal conflict
When B. Nagi failed to return from grazing her goats in a Nilgiris village, fear spread fast. Forest teams traced the threat to MDT-37, an ageing, injured tiger pushed out of Mudumalais core. This story follows the search, the capture, and the fragile line between people and predators.
In a landmark decision, the Pruthvi Enclave Housing Society in Borivali East has partnered with Sumit Woods Limited for an ambitious redevelopment project. With close to 40 years of expertise, Sumit Woods boasts a robust portfolio across Mumbai and Goa.
A Pentagon report reveals China's inclusion of Arunachal Pradesh as a core interest alongside Taiwan and maritime disputes, integral to its 2049 rejuvenation goal. While India and China agreed to disengage from LAC standoff points, mutual distrust is expected to persist, with Beijing also deepening military ties with Pakistan.
Sobhita Dhulipala impressed in a golden lehenga with a burgundy dupatta, blending traditional bridal elegance with a modern, stylish look. Her simple makeup, minimal jewellery, and classic hairstyle completed the timeless ensemble.
Pentagon report to US Congress flags China's 'core interest' claim on Arunachal Pradesh
A Pentagon report reveals China's claim on India's Arunachal Pradesh is central to its national rejuvenation goals. Beijing views Taiwan and other territorial disputes as vital. This strategy aims for a world-class military by 2049. While India and China agreed to disengage from border sites, mutual distrust persists, likely limiting bilateral ties despite efforts to stabilize relations.
Goa court grants bail to two managers of fire-ravaged nightclub
PANAJI: A Goa court has granted bail to two managers of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub who were arrested in connection with the fire that killed 25 people at the entertainment hotspot earlier this month. District Judge D V Patkar on Tuesday granted bail with certain conditions to Rajveer Singhania and Priyanshu Thakur, both managers of the club, while it rejected a similar application by a third manager, Vivek Singh. All three were arrested on December 7, a day after a devastating fire ripped through the nightclub at Arpora village in North Goa. Advocate Vinayak Parab, representing Singhania (Bar Manager) and Thakur (Gate Manager), said that while granting bail, the court ruled that the applicants shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case. The court made it clear that the duo shall not leave India without its prior written permission. According to Parab, the court directed that the accused shall make themselves available for interrogation by the Investigating Officer (IO) as and when required and co-operate in the ongoing probe. The applicants shall report before the IO or the PI Anjuna Police Station, once a month, preferably, on first Wednesday, until the filing of a chargesheet/final report, the bail order said. Altogether, 25 persons -- 20 staff members and five tourists -- were killed in the major blaze at the nightclub around midnight on December 6. So far, eight persons have been arrested in connection with the tragedy, including two co-owners of the club -- Gaurav Luthra and his brother Saurabh -- who were deported from Thailand. Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers brought back from Thailand, produced in Delhi court today
'I'll Always Protect My Players As Much As I Can', Stokes Reacts To Noosa 'stag Do' Allegations
The England Cricket Board: Skipper Ben Stokes has come out in defense of his teammates after it was revealed that Englands mid-Ashes break in Noosa between the second and third Ashes Tests was allegedly a stag do, causing excessive drinking by some players. The England Cricket Board is currently investigating claims of the English teams drinking culture after a video of Ben Duckett went viral, appearing to show intoxication. Stokes has hit back at the viral social media post and stag do rumours, saying his main concern is the wellbeing of his teammates. How I handle this moment right now is the most important thing to me. The welfare of everyone in there and probably some certain individuals as well is the most important thing to me right now as England captain, Stokes told reporters at a press conference before the Boxing Day Test, as quoted by Fox Cricket. This kind of stuff is very, I dont know if close to me is the right wording, but something that I have first hand experience of how it can affect people. And as I said, my role as England captain is to protect my players as much as I possibly can. We have a goal still to try and achieve out here on this trip. Its not gone anywhere near to plan whatsoever, he said. Stokes continued, Looking after my players is one of the main things that I need to get out of this because we need to go out there and win two games of cricket. I know how this kind of stuff can affect people and as I said, I will always protect my players as much as I possibly can. Right here right now, that is my main job as England captain is to ensure that they know that they have my backing because the most important thing to me, sitting here right now, is a group of players who I can get into a best possible state to go out there and try and perform for this country and the remaining of this trip. I know how this kind of stuff can affect people and as I said, I will always protect my players as much as I possibly can. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I have a responsibility as captain out on the field to try and win games of cricket but in moments like these I have that other responsibility of making sure that I will always protect my players in a moment where I feel that is necessary, he further said. Article Source: IANS
Goa court grants bail to two managers of fire-ravaged Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub
Altogether, 25 persons -- 20 staff members and five tourists -- were killed in the major blaze at the nightclub around midnight on December 6.
Adani Ports shares in focus on raising FY26 EBITDA, cargo outlook following NQXT acquisition
Adani Ports revised its FY26 EBITDA and cargo volume targets upwards following the acquisition of Australia's North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT). The company now projects Rs 22,35023,350 crore EBITDA and 545555 million metric tonnes cargo throughput by FY26, reinforcing its 2030 goal of 1 billion metric tonnes.
Ten new projects promising 941 jobs get govt approval
Investment by companies to be over Rs 200 crore Panaji: Goa-Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board (Goa-IPB), on Tuesday, cleared 10 new projects with a total investment of Rs 217.25 crore. The projects have an employment potential of 941 jobs, said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who chaired the meeting. Post meeting, he said the government is [] The post Ten new projects promising 941 jobs get govt approval appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Body cameras must for PIs, PSIs issuing traffic challans: CM
Panaji: Stating that it is now mandatory for police inspectors (PIs) and police sub-inspectors (PSIs) to use body cameras when traffic challans are issued, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said Goa is the first state in the country to make such a move. The Chief Minister said that police officers not below the ranks [] The post Body cameras must for PIs, PSIs issuing traffic challans: CM appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goa likely to see strict execution of ban on single-use plastics from New Year
Panaji: Although a ban on single-use plastics is in force in the country from July 2022, its enforcement, however, is slack in Goa, with tonnes of plastic waste littered on the beaches and in public areas in the state. This may change in the New Year, as Goa is likely to go ahead with effective [] The post Goa likely to see strict execution of ban on single-use plastics from New Year appeared first on The Navhind Times .
They take on FC Istiklol in their final Group D fixture at Fatorda Fatorda: FC Goa will conclude their AFC Champions League Two campaign when they host Tajikistans FC Istiklol in their final Group D fixture at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Tuesday. With qualification out of reach, the Gaurs will aim to finish [] The post FC Goa eye positive finish appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goas Megan, Alaqua win bronze medals
Panaji: Goa University continued its strong showing at the All India Inter-University Aquatics (Men & Women) Championship, with Megan De Almeida and Alaqua Brito adding bronze medals to the states tally at the national-level meet held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur. The championships were held from December 18 to 23 and featured [] The post Goas Megan, Alaqua win bronze medals appeared first on The Navhind Times .
ZP results expose strengths, slips of Goas political heavyweights
Panaji: The Zilla Panchayat (ZP) election results indicate that while most MLAs and ministers succeeded in getting their nominees elected, a few faced setbacks as anti-incumbency, intra-party politics and strong opposition campaigning influenced outcomes in several constituencies. Priol MLA and former minister Govind Gaude suffered a setback after the BJP lost the BetkiKandola seat. Mandrem [] The post ZP results expose strengths, slips of Goas political heavyweights appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Birch fire: GHRC seeks Labour Commissioners reply on relief
Panaji : The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has issued a notice to the Labour Commissioner following a complaint from the Hotel Employees Federation of India seeking compensation for the families of 20 migrant workers who died in the fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub on December 6. The commission, comprising acting chairperson [] The post Birch fire: GHRC seeks Labour Commissioners reply on relief appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Hope to conclude trade talks with US 'sooner than later': Trade Secy Rajesh Agrawal
India is in active trade talks with the United States. The goal is to regain better market access for Indian exporters. Discussions aim to conclude soon. This development comes as the US imposed tariffs on Indian goods. India's ambitious export target for 2030 faces global trade uncertainties. However, efforts continue to achieve significant export growth.
Can India's renewable energy surge deliver reliable power or will the grid collapse?
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Base Year revision aims to capture digital economy, new data sources: MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg
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JIMS Kalkaji Hosts Panel on WorkWellness Balance & Holistic Living
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Indian Navy's stitched sailing vessel to undertake maiden overseas voyage to Oman on December 29
NEW DELHI: INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy's pioneering stitched sailing vessel that revives India's ancient shipbuilding and seafaring traditions, will undertake her maiden overseas voyage on 29 Dec 2025. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Tuesday said, The vessel will be flagged off from Porbandar, Gujarat, for Muscat, Oman, symbolically retracing the historic maritime routes that connected India with the wider Indian Ocean world for millennia. Inspired by depictions of ancient Indian ships and constructed entirely using traditional stitched-plank techniques, INSV Kaundinya represents a rare convergence of history, craftsmanship and modern naval expertise. INSV Kaundinya is a stitched sail ship, based on a 5th-century ship depicted in the paintings of Ajanta Caves. The project was initiated through a tripartite agreement signed in Jul 2023 between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy, and Hodi Innovations, with funding from the Ministry of Culture. Following the keel laying in September 2023, the vessel's construction was undertaken using a traditional method of stitching by a team of skilled artisans from Kerala, led by master shipwright Babu Sankaran. Over several months, the team painstakingly stitched wooden planks on the ship's hull using coir rope, coconut fibre and natural resin. The ship was launched in Feb 2025 at Goa. Unlike contemporary vessels, her wooden planks are stitched together using coconut coir rope and sealed with natural resins, reflecting a shipbuilding tradition once prevalent along India's coasts and across the Indian Ocean. This technology, MoD added, enabled Indian mariners to undertake long-distance voyages to West Asia, Africa and Southeast Asia long before the advent of modern navigation and metallurgy. The project was undertaken through a tripartite MoU between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy and Hodi Innovations as part of India's efforts to rediscover and revive indigenous knowledge systems. As the MoD earlier said, the boat has been Built by traditional artisans under the guidance of master shipwright Babu Sankaran and supported by extensive research, design and testing by the Indian Navy and academic institutions, the vessel is fully seaworthy and capable of oceanic navigation. Named after the legendary mariner Kaundinya, who is believed to have sailed from India to Southeast Asia in ancient times, the ship embodies India's historic role as a maritime nation.
Adani Ports has acquired NQXT Australia. This move boosts its international operations and cargo handling goals. The deal received necessary approvals. NQXT is expected to contribute significantly to Adani Ports' future earnings. The Australian terminal offers strong EBITDA margins and stable cash flows. Adani Ports plans to expand NQXT's capacity. This acquisition enhances its position in global trade routes.
How to set up an Apple Watch for a child
Giving a child an Apple Watch can offer extra peace of mind and tools that promote independence in a controlled way. Apples Family Setup feature makes it possible for a kid to use an Apple Watch without owning an iPhone, and the feature set has expanded thanks to recent watchOS updates. It supports communication controls, location tools, Schooltime limits and privacy protections that allow a parent or guardian to manage how the device is used throughout the day. The setup process begins with creating or signing in with a childs Apple ID. It continues with adding them to your Family Sharing group on an iPhone and pairing a compatible Apple Watch through the Apple Watch app. Once the watch is linked, you can adjust a range of parental controls that shape how the watch works at home, at school and when the child is out and about. Confirm device compatibility Family Setup requires a cellular-capable Apple Watch such as the Apple Watch SE or Series 6 or later. A cellular connection allows the watch to operate independently without an iPhone nearby. The watch must be running a recent version of watchOS and the iPhone used for setup must be running the latest iOS version. If the watch is not new, it needs to be erased before it can pair with a new user. This can be done directly on the watch through the Settings menu by choosing the general reset option. Once the device is reset it can be paired again from the Apple Watch app. Create or prepare your child's Apple ID Family Setup relies on each child having their own Apple ID. This allows their data, messages, activity goals and device settings to remain separate from other people in the household. If your kid already has an Apple ID, it can be used during setup. If they do not have one, the Apple Watch app will prompt you to create one as you go through the pairing process. A childs Apple ID is linked to Family Sharing, which lets the organizer manage permissions from a single iPhone. A parent or guardian can approve contacts, handle screen time requests and view location updates without needing to touch the watch itself. Setting this up first ensures that the watch can be paired smoothly later. Add the child to Family Sharing Family Sharing is the foundation for managing the watch, and its all controlled through the Settings app on your iPhone. Once Family Sharing is open you can tap the option to add a family member then follow the prompts to link the childs Apple ID to the group. This also makes you the family organizer, which gives you control of purchase approvals, communication limits and other shared features. Once the child is added to Family Sharing their information becomes available when you begin pairing the Apple Watch. This makes the process faster since the watch can immediately associate itself with the correct Apple ID. Pair the watch using Family Setup Turn on the Apple Watch and place it near your iPhone. A prompt should appear directing you to use your iPhone for setup. If the prompt does not appear, you can open the Apple Watch app, go to All Watches and choose Add Watch. The app will then ask if the device is being set up for you or for a family member. Choose the family member option and continue. The camera on your iPhone is used to pair the devices. Align the Apple Watch face inside the frame on your screen until the pairing animation is recognized. Once the connection is made the app will ask which family member the watch is for. Select the childs profile to continue through the remaining steps. The app will guide you through choosing which wrist the watch will be worn on, setting a passcode, signing in with the childs Apple ID and enabling services such as Siri and location tracking. You can also set up activity goals tailored to the childs age and fitness level. Manage the watch from your iPhone Once the Apple Watch is paired, the Watch app becomes the main place to manage how it works. The Family Setup interface is designed to give parents and guardians control without needing to handle the watch directly. Most adjustments can be made at any time from the iPhone used for setup. Screen Time controls allow you to set limits for communication and app use. You can restrict access to certain features during specific times of day, create downtime schedules and manage content restrictions for websites and apps. These settings mirror the Screen Time system used on other Apple devices which makes it easier to keep rules consistent across the household. Approved contacts can be managed through the communication limits menu. This ensures that the child can send messages and make calls only with approved people. If you add or remove contacts, they are updated instantly on the watch. Location sharing is handled through the Find My app. You can view the childs location and set notifications that alert you when they arrive at or leave a particular place. This is useful for school pickups or after-school activities. The watch uses on-device processing for location and messages which helps maintain privacy. Configure Schooltime and Focus modes School time is one of the most important parental controls for younger users. It limits interaction with the watch during school hours by locking access to most apps and features. Only the time and a simple yellow icon appear on the screen while Schooltime is active. You can schedule Schooltime from the Apple Watch app so that it automatically turns on and off at the right times each day. Focus modes offer another layer of control. These modes can reduce distractions during homework, bedtime or other family routines. Each Focus mode can limit notifications and activity alerts so the child is not interrupted when they need to concentrate. Set up safety features Emergency SOS is enabled during setup and can be managed afterward in the Apple Watch app. It allows the child to contact emergency services by holding the side button. You can also assign an emergency contact who will receive a notification if SOS is triggered. The Medical ID should include relevant details such as allergies or medical conditions. This information can be accessed by emergency responders if needed. Adjust privacy and communication settings The watch uses on-device processing for messages, location and Siri requests which helps protect your childs data. Location sharing can be turned on or off at any time and you can manage which apps are allowed to use location services. Communication permissions can also be updated as the childs needs change. Apps installed on the watch can be controlled from the Apple Watch app. You can remove apps, restrict access or hide notifications at any time to maintain a balanced experience. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/how-to-set-up-an-apple-watch-for-a-child-120051230.html?src=rss
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Quote of the day by Zig Ziglar: You dont have to be great to start, but you have to.........
Motivational speaker Zig Ziglar's timeless advice encourages action. His quote, 'You dont have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great,' resonates today. It urges readers to overcome the fear of imperfection. Progress begins with the first step, not with perfection. This message promotes courage and persistence in pursuing goals.
South Korea's Hyosung Heavy signs $82 million deal for UK wind project
Hyosung Heavy Industries secured a contract worth 120 billion won, or approximately USD 82 million, to supply ultra-high-voltage transformers to the United Kingdom. This deal with SP Energy Networks, a division of ScottishPower, aims to support a significant wind power project as Britain works toward its carbon-neutrality goals.
Ashes: Rob Key To Investigate Allegations Of Players Having a Drinking Stag-do Before Adelaide Test
Boxing Day Test: England cricket team's managing director Rob Key defended the teams four-day trip to Noosa, taken between the second and third Ashes Tests, and stated that the board is investigating claims that their travel was turned into a beer-filled stag party. Away from the field, Englands mid-series trip to Noosa, a well-heeled coastal resort in Queensland, has also come under the microscope. The squad headed there for four nights after their heavy defeat at the Gabba, describing it as a chance to reset rather than a break for leisure. Head coach Brendon McCullum, who organised the visit, described it as excellent and believed it would leave the team refreshed ahead of the third Test. Key did not join the squad in Noosa and initially said he had no concerns about the players conduct. However, following the loss in Adelaide, reports emerged likening the trip to a stag do. He said he would investigate the claims to establish whether any action was necessary. If there's things where people are saying that our players went out and drank excessively, then of course we'll be looking into that. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol for an international cricket team is not something that I'd expect to see at any stage, and it would be a fault not to look into what happened there. But from everything that I've heard so far, they were very well behaved, Key told reporters at the MCG on Tuesday. I've read what's been written in the last day or so, and if it goes into where they're drinking lots and it's a stag do, all that type of stuff, that's completely unacceptable. I'm not a drinker. I think a drinking culture doesn't help anyone in any stretch whatsoever. If there's things where people are saying that our players went out and drank excessively, then of course we'll be looking into that. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol for an international cricket team is not something that I'd expect to see at any stage, and it would be a fault not to look into what happened there. But from everything that I've heard so far, they were very well behaved, Key told reporters at the MCG on Tuesday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score What was dubbed as a potentially era-defining tour has instead prompted another phase of reflection for English cricket, after consecutive defeats in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. With the Ashes already lost, England's immediate goal is to minimise the damage, starting with the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Article Source: IANS
NT Reporter Panaji Consolidating its dominance, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) alliance retained power at the North Goa and South Goa Zilla Panchayats (ZPs) by winning 32 seats out of 50 seats as counting for the polls held on Saturday concluded late Monday evening. The BJP won 29 seats, [] The post Decisive ZP win for BJP-MGP appeared first on The Navhind Times .
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Congress boosts tally to 10 seats, banks on momentum to help party in 2027 elections
NT Reporter Panaji Congress increased its presence in the Zilla Panchayat by winning 10 seats in the 50-seat polls, up from five seats in 2020. Of the 36 seats contested by the party, nine candidates emerged victorioustwo in North Goa and eight in South Goa. The party also won the Guirdolim seat in South Goa [] The post Congress boosts tally to 10 seats, banks on momentum to help party in 2027 elections appeared first on The Navhind Times .
RGP snatches St Cruz ZP seat from Cong after alliance split
NT Reporter Panaji The St Cruz Zilla Panchayat seat emerged as a major talking point after the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) was blamed for walking out of the Grand Opposition Alliance (GOA) over the constituency. Despite the controversy, RGP won the seat by defeating the sitting Congress ZP member. The GOA comprised the Congress and [] The post RGP snatches St Cruz ZP seat from Cong after alliance split appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji Goas sunshine is quietly losing ground, with a study indicating that the amount of sunlight reaching the Earths surface over the west coast, including Goa, has been declining for three decades. The research, published in Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) in October 2025, analysed sunshine hour trends from 1988 to 2018 across [] The post Goas sunshine hours declining appeared first on The Navhind Times .
21 ex-KTC staffers get HC relief with enhanced payment
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa partly allowed a petition filed by 21 former workmen of the Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd (KTCL), represented by the Kadamba Kamgar Union, and enhanced the compensation awarded to them. The court substituted the Tribunals earlier direction to pay compensation of Rs 60,000 each with a [] The post 21 ex-KTC staffers get HC relief with enhanced payment appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Sawantwadi trio held in `2.9 cr investment fraud
NT Reporter Panaji The Economic Offences Cell (EOC) of the Goa police has arrested three accused Subhash Dhuri (45), Digamber Bhatt (40) and Sarika Pilankar (40), all residents of Sawantwadi in Maharashtra in connection with an alleged Rs 2.9 crore fraud in which investors were cheated on the promise of high returns. Police [] The post Sawantwadi trio held in `2.9 cr investment fraud appeared first on The Navhind Times .
GGPR College excel in athletics
NT Reporter Bambolim GVMs Gopal Govind Poy Raiturcar (GGPR) College of Commerce and Economics, Ponda, emerged as the overall mens team champions at the 38th Intercollegiate Athletic Meet, held at the Athletics Stadium. The event was organised by Goa University. Yash Gaonkar won gold in the 400m and 800m, while Devanand Tate took silver in [] The post GGPR College excel in athletics appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Aston Villa clinch 10th straight win
AP Manchester Morgan Rogers scored two brilliant solo goals to down Manchester United 2-1 and keep Aston Villa in the hunt for the Premier League title. The win at Villa Park was a 10th straight victory in all competitions for Unai Emerys team, which is third in the standings and three points off leader Arsenal. [] The post Aston Villa clinch 10th straight win appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Soha Ali Khan posted cheerful Christmas photos with the Pataudi family, including Saif, Kareena, Sharmila Tagore, Taimur and Jeh, spreading festive joy among fans.
Cummins Ruled Out Of Remainder Of Ashes, T20 World Cup Participation Uncertain
T20 World Cup: Skipper Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the rest of the Ashes series after being left out of Australias squad for the Boxing Day Test, and it is unclear whether he will be available for the T20 World Cup in February. Cummins had signalled in his post-match press conference, following the Adelaide Test, that he could be rested to manage an ongoing back issue. The pacer, who was diagnosed with a lumbar stress reaction after the West Indies tour, pushed the limits of his rehabilitation from a back stress injury to return for the third Test. He took six wickets in the Adelaide Test as Australia won by 82 runs, retaining the Ashes urn with two games to go. On Tuesday, head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed his injury omission for the rest of the Ashes series. He won't play any part in the rest of the series. That was a discussion that we had a long time out around his return. Yeah, we were taking on some risk. We've now won the series, and that was the goal. To position him for further risk and jeopardise him long term is not something that we want to do, McDonald told reporters in Melbourne. Pat's really comfortable with that. If he had any setback in the build-in as well, we would have shut him down straight away. Everything went really smoothly, and full credit to him, the medical team and to navigate through that risk profile, to get him back and take six wickets in that game and nail the Ashes series was incredibly pleasing for everyone associated with that, he added. It remains to be seen if Cummins will be available for the T20 World Cup set to start in February. I cant really say at the moment, we are hopeful, said McDonald. Everything went really smoothly, and full credit to him, the medical team and to navigate through that risk profile, to get him back and take six wickets in that game and nail the Ashes series was incredibly pleasing for everyone associated with that, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Speaking on Cummins' T20 World Cup chances, McDonald said, That'll be an assessment. I'm assuming he'll have a check-in scan at some point and gather more information around where his back is at looking forward to the World Cup, whether he'll be there or not. I can't really say. It's quite grey at the moment. We're hopeful. Article Source: IANS
Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations
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As December settles in, Bengaluru slips into a familiar festive rhythm where long lunches, leisurely dinners and indulgent desserts take centre stage. From intimate, chef-driven menus to generous, family-style feasts and artisanal bakery offerings, the citys restaurants and cafes are stepping in to take the stress out of home cooking and replace it with warmth, flavour, and celebration. At the heart of the city, ParTTwo brings a contemporary and energetic spin to the festive table. Known for its Thai-leaning Asian tapas, cocktails, and immersive dining format, the restaurant has introduced a limited-edition Christmas menu alongside a Winter Tea offering, both available through December. Helmed by chefs Karan Upmanyu and Shaun Kenworthy, the Winter Tea menus marry European holiday comfort with their playful small plates philosophy. Dishes such as whipped feta with truffle honey, confit duck croquettes and Christmas chicken a la brasa are complemented by festive cocktails, including mulled wine, eggnog and a British boulevardier. Chef Upmanyu explains that the guiding inspiration was the idea of blending European holiday warmth with our playful Asian leaning culinary identity, with the aim of keeping flavours familiar yet exciting. The Winter Tea menu, served in the late afternoon, offers a cosy interlude with savoury bites, delicate sweets and warming teas. For those seeking nostalgia and deeply personal cooking, Klaa Kitchens December celebrations are rooted in emotion and memory. The restaurant is offering a dinner exclusive Christmas menu, built around what Chef Partner Rhea Aaron describes as food that reflects the way we cook in the Aaron household. Anchored in Goan heritage and family traditions, the menu balances refinement with comfort. Highlights include a delicate crab dumpling soup with chorizo chilli oil, a confit cafreal chicken leg with white bean fricassee and richer plates such as beef filet mignon and grandma Christines pork chops. Desserts like a boozy chocolate trifle complete the experience. According to Aaron, the intention is for guests to feel Christmas not only when they arrive, but to carry those flavours and memories with them long after the meal ends. A more expansive, family-friendly celebration awaits at Coracles Christmas feast at the BIC Cafe. Titled A Coracle Christmas, the lunch spread is designed as a generous gathering that mirrors the warmth of home kitchens across Kerala and coastal India. Founder-chef Tresa Francis describes the menu as a representation of the Christmas menu in my home, staying true to Coracles philosophy of cooking food from homes. The feast features an extensive spread ranging from netholi fry and prawn pepper fry to pork roast, duck mappas, beef stroganoff and comforting stews. The all-inclusive lunch invites families and friends to linger over familiar flavours, with thoughtful pricing for children, making it one of the citys most inclusive festive tables. SAPA Bakerys festive collection brings European Christmas classics to the city through meticulous sourdough craftsmanship. Founded in Mysore by Dina Weber, their holiday offerings are anchored by their much-loved German stollen, a fruit-rich bread that matures beautifully over time. This years collection also includes a classic vanilla panettone and Elisen lebkuchen-style gingerbread cookies. Rooted in heritage and storytelling, their festive bakes offer a quieter yet deeply meaningful way to celebrate Christmas, whether shared at breakfast tables or gifted to loved ones. Their Christmas collection is available exclusively via pre-orders on the Airmenus Christmas page, with doorstep delivery included.
Scorpio Daily Horoscope for December 23, 2025
You are likely to be in a more serious frame of mind. The practical issues of life are going to demand your attention today. But you are full of faith and optimism and are ready to take chances at the deepest emotional levels. Someone near to you will exhibit concerns regarding your aims and goals. Take the time to explain the situation to them. Read full Scorpio horoscope
Pirate group Anna's Archive says it has scraped Spotify in its entirety
Anna's Archive, the open-source search engine for shadow libraries, says it scraped Spotify's entire library of music. The group acquired metadata for around 256 million tracks, with 86 million actual songs, and is just under 300TB in total size. A while ago, we discovered a way to scrape Spotify at scale. We saw a role for us here to build a music archive primarily aimed at preservation, the group said in a blog post . The pirated treasure trove of music represents over 15 million artists with over 58 million albums. The group intends to make all files available for download for anyone with the available disk space. This Spotify scrape is our humble attempt to start such a preservation archive for music. Of course Spotify doesnt have all the music in the world, but its a great start, the group wrote. The 86 million songs that the group has archived so far represent about 99.6 percent of listens on the platform. This only represents about 37 percent of the total and the group still has millions left to be archived. The open-source site is normally focused on text like books and papers, which it says offers the highest information density. The group says its goal of preserving humanity's knowledge and culture doesn't distinguish between media types. Of course none of this is exactly legal, and the sharing or downloading of all these files is flagrantly in violation of IP protection laws. Anna's Archive contends that current collections of music, both physical and digital, are over-indexed to the most popular artists or composed of unnecessarily large file sizes due to collectors' focus on fidelity. The group says that what it's amassed is by far the largest music metadata database publicly available. The music files will be released in order of popularity in stages. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/pirate-group-annas-archive-says-it-has-scraped-spotify-in-its-entirety-211914755.html?src=rss
India needs private investment for its nuclear power goals. The proposed SHANTI Bill, 2025, aims to attract this. It clarifies liability and safety rules, aligning with international standards. This move is crucial for meeting energy demands and achieving net-zero targets. Public protection remains a priority under the new framework.
BJP-MGP alliance wins majority seats in Goa Zilla Panchayat polls
Panaji: The BJP-MGP alliance managed to win a majority of seats in the Goa Zilla Panchayat polls, results of which were declared on Monday. The two parties won more than 30 of the 50 ZP seats in the state, while the Congress emerged victorious on 10 seats and the AAP and Revolutionary Goans Party on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Vice President advises defence accounts trainees to focus on last-mile delivery
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'Goa Stands With Progressive Politics': PM Modi Hails BJP's Zilla Panchayat Poll Win
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also hailed the BJPs performance in the Zilla Panchayat elections, stating that the party emerged as number one in the state.
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Goa fire: Police remand of Luthras extended by five days; 25 died in blaze at brothers' nightclub
Goa nightclub fire: Court extends police custody of Luthra brothers till Dec 26
The nightclub, Birch by Romeo Lane, located in Arpora, North Goa, was the site of a devastating fire on 6 December, which claimed 25 lives and left several others injured
Codeine syrup seized in UP; six held in separate operations in Etah, Mirzapur
ETAH:The Uttar Pradesh Police have intensified their crackdown on the alleged illegal trade, diversion and distribution of regulated codeine-based cough syrup, arresting six persons in separate operations in Etah and Mirzapur districts, officials said on Monday. The action comes as the probe widened into the alleged codiene syrup trafficking racket, suspected to be involved in illicit trade estimated to be worth hundreds of crores -- with links stretching across several states and possibly beyond international borders. In Etah, a joint team of the Agra anti-narcotics unit and Aliganj police recovered 47 cartons of codeine-based cough syrup, estimated to be worth around Rs 50 lakh, from a tobacco warehouse under Aliganj police station area limits Sunday night. Four persons, including a retired serviceman, were arrested on the spot, police said. According to police, the raid was carried out at a warehouse in Nagla Bani village following a tip-off. Preliminary investigation revealed that the seized cough syrup bore the name of a Baddi-based pharmaceutical company, 'Wings', but the batch numbers printed on the wrappers had been deliberately scratched off, indicating that the consignment was illegally manufactured. Yogis do namune jibe backfires as Akhilesh calls remark a BJP self-goal The arrested accused have been identified as Jitendra Yadav, Jitendra Shakya, Pramod Shakya and Punjab Singh, a retired soldier. Cases have been registered against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and other relevant sections, and further investigation is underway, police said. Official sources said the Etah recovery is suspected to be linked to Varanasi-based drug trader, Shubham Jaiswal, who is allegedly associated with an international drug syndicate. A lookout circular has already been issued against him, while his father was arrested earlier from Kolkata. The main accused remains absconding, officials said. In a separate development, Mirzapur police arrested two more accused -- Ajit Yadav and Akshat Yadav -- in connection with a case of illegal supply of codeine-based cough syrup registered at Adalhat police station. The arrests were made on Sunday evening following sustained investigation of the suspects, police said. According to officials, the two accused had allegedly floated firms using forged Aadhaar cards and supplied cough syrup through fake documentation. During investigation, police found that transactions worth over Rs 1 crore had been routed through bank accounts opened in Varanasi in the name of the fake firms. Police said Akshat Yadav, proprietor of a firm named A K Distributors, was supplied around 36 litre of New Phensedyl cough syrup (100 ml bottles) from a trader based in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The firm was found to be non-functional on the ground, and records showed it had been opened only once or twice without carrying out any genuine pharmaceutical business. Further scrutiny revealed that the Aadhaar card used for obtaining the drug licence carried a Mirzapur address and was forged, while a different Aadhaar card with a Varanasi address was used for banking purposes, pointing to deliberate fabrication of documents, police said. The firm's bank account in Varanasi showed a turnover of around Rs 1.28 crore. The two accused have been booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the NDPS Act and sent to jail. Police said involvement of more suspects is likely and the investigation is ongoing. Officials said the recoveries and arrests form part of a broader state-wide investigation into the illegal diversion of codeine-based cough syrup, a regulated drug.
Goa Nightclub Fire: Police Remand of Luthra Siblings Extended By 5 Days
The court has also remanded in judicial custody Ajay Gupta, another owner of the ill-fated club, as the police did not seek extension of his custody, Joshi added
Goa Nightclub Fire: Police Custody Of Luthras Extended By 5 Days
A Goa court on Monday extended by five days the police custody of Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub where a devastating fire on December 6 resulted in 25 deaths.
Goa nightclub fire: Police remand of Luthra siblings extended by five days
Goa police custody for nightclub owners Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra has been extended by five days. The siblings were arrested after a fire at their club, Birch by Romeo Lane, claimed 25 lives. They had fled to Thailand post the incident. Another owner, Ajay Gupta, has been remanded to judicial custody.
Yogis do namune jibe backfires as Akhilesh calls remark a BJP self-goal
Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Monday sought to turn Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths do namune jibe into a political gotcha moment, claiming the remark was a self-goal that amounted to an open admission of an alleged rift within the Bharatiya Janata Party, particularly between its Delhi and Lucknow power centres. The sharp exchange unfolded amid a political slugfest over the alleged illegal trade of codeine-based cough syrup, with Adityanath taking potshots at opposition leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi while speaking in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Monday. Replying to allegations raised by the Samajwadi Party during the second day of the Vidhan Sabhas winter session, the chief minister dismissed the charges as politically motivated and said the uproar created by the opposition reflected a case of chor ki dadhi mein tinka (a guilty conscience). There are two namune in the country, Adityanath said. One sits in Delhi and the other in Lucknow. Whenever there is any discussion on any issue in the country, these individuals immediately flee abroad. ... , , ... pic.twitter.com/vv0eabVu2S Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) December 22, 2025 He went on to add, I think the same thing is happening with your Babua. He will also leave the country again for a trip to England, and you people will keep shouting here, using a term he frequently employs to target Akhilesh Yadav during political rallies. The chief ministers barbed remarks came amid an escalating war of words over the alleged codeine cough syrup smuggling case. Last week, Akhilesh Yadav had claimed at a press conference that the racket originated from the Prime Ministers parliamentary constituency, a charge that drew sharp pushback from the BJP and the state government. Strongly rejecting the Samajwadi Partys allegations that the illegal trade had run into thousands of crores of rupees and had allegedly claimed the lives of hundreds of children, Adityanath said the matter was under investigation and asserted that the trail could eventually point towards the opposition party itself. I think if you delve deeper into this matter, it will all boil down to the same thing that some leader or individual associated with the Samajwadi Party is involved, he said. Adityanath further claimed that financial transactions linked to the alleged syrup racket had passed through the account of an office-bearer of the Samajwadi Partys Lohia Vahini. The transaction in this syrup case also went through the account of an office-bearer of the Samajwadi Partys Lohia Vahini. The Special Task Force is investigating the matter, he told the House. Citing legal developments, the chief minister said the High Court had ruled that the entire case should be prosecuted under the NDPS Act. The Uttar Pradesh government has fought this battle and won, he said. Laying out figures to underline the scale of action taken so far, Adityanath said 79 cases had been registered, 225 accused named and 78 people arrested. He added that raids had been conducted on 134 firms in connection with the alleged racket. Warning that the government would not go soft on anyone involved, the chief minister said the racket was far bigger than what had surfaced so far and vowed bulldozer-style action against all mafias, even if they belonged to the Samajwadi Party. No accused in this case will escape. And dont worry, when the time comes, preparations will also be made for bulldozer action. Dont complain then, he said. Reacting sharply, Akhilesh Yadav said the chief ministers do namune remark amounted to a self-admission and exposed the internal discord within the BJP. In a post on X, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said the statement showed that the DelhiLucknow tussle within the ruling party had reached an unexpected level. Self-admission. No one had expected that the DelhiLucknow fight would reach this point. People holding constitutional positions should maintain at least some sense of propriety and not cross the limits of decorum, Yadav said. He also took a swipe at the ruling party for airing its internal differences in public. BJP leaders should not bring their partys internal infighting to the crossroads. If someone takes offence, they may have to retreat, Yadav added. (With inputs from PTI)
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Meet Mohammad Izhar - The Left-arm Pacer From Bihar Who Caught The Eye Of Mumbai Indians
The Bihar Cricket Association: Mohammad Izhar had little time to savour the feeling of his IPL dream coming true. As his name was called out at the IPL 2026 auction, the left-arm pacer from Birpur in Bihars Supaul district was already racing against the clock - within 15-20 minutes, he needed to board a bus for a six-hour ride to Patna, where the Vijay Hazare Trophy camp awaited him. When the auction was on, I was at home with my brothers in law. While from the outside I was very excited and nervous, I was very anxious about whether my name will come in the auction or not. Finally, the Mumbai Indians picked me and it brought in a different level of happiness. While I was feeling very good and excited about getting a chance to be in IPL, I became very emotional. Though everyone began celebrating at home, I had to leave to catch the bus for Patna, so I didn't celebrate it much, Izhar recalled in an exclusive conversation with IANS. The five-time champions have been renowned for unearthing uncapped gems through a robust scouting system. Though they had a small purse in IPL 2026 auction, picking Izhar for his base price of Rs 30 lakh is very much a signal that they may have unearthed another gem in the making. Even as he remained engaged with the trials of Kolkata Knight Riders, Izhar recalled how the five-time champions chose patience in having a look at him. Though Mumbai Indians is a big franchise, they are so humble, which even words cannot explain. When they called me for a trial, I was at KKR's trial. But despite being such a big team, they waited for me to come for the trials. When I reached, I was very tired, but I saw they waited for me and told me to rest for a while, so that I could bowl comfortably after recovering. I rested well and then went through the trials very well. It's a very good franchise and the coaches there were very humble. Izhar's cricketing journey began in Birpur, a town in Supaul district, where tennis ball cricket was the gateway to bigger dreams. His transition to leather ball cricket came through a chance observation by his local mentor Jaichand, who spotted raw talent that others missed. Jaichand bhaiya and Birbal bhaiya got me into leather ball cricket and taught me a lot for the last 2-3 years. Previously, I played tennis ball cricket and in one of the games, Jaichand bhaiya saw me bowling and then he told me to start playing with a leather ball. I then went on to play for the district and initially it felt a little tough as I was straightaway playing these games without having played leather ball cricket before. But it began so well that I havent looked back after that. Birbal bhaiya is a star bowler himself. I learnt a lot from him and Jaichand, who himself was a cricketer, he added. Watching legendary fast bowlers Mitchell Starc, Shoaib Akhtar and Brett Lee also transformed Izhars casual interest into a Junoon (passion) to play cricket. Starc has always been my idol from the start. Then seeing Akhtar and Lee take wickets brought in a junoon in me about playing cricket. From the start, it was not like I will play for India or be in IPL. Gradually, I started playing and those thing started to come in my mind. You do get a good understanding of these things once you start to put yourself through the grind. I started setting aims that I want to play for the state and do well there. It was in my mind that I wanted to play in the IPL, though the goal of playing for India is still at the top. But I didn't anticipate that I will get picked this year. So, I am very thankful to God that I got picked for IPL this year. Like many young cricketers from smaller towns, Izhar's early journey wasn't paved with automatic support. Bihar's limited cricketing infrastructure meant initial struggles were there, but his father's growing belief in him transformed everything. When I started playing, my father started giving me a lot of support. He began to understand that I have games to play and do well in them. The support from him grew so much that he started taking care of everything around me by himself. Whenever I got small bruises, he would put a bandage quickly at home. The Bihar Cricket Association's faith proved equally crucial, especially after Izhar had a disappointing previous season. The backing from BCA officials, including previous President Rakesh Tiwari, allowed Izhar to rebuild confidence and rediscover form when it mattered most. Last year, I did not get anything great in terms of performances. I started preparing for this season early and the association trusted me to come good. So I am very thankful for that to all of them in BCA. I am very thankful for the chances because of which I got selected for the IPL. I had a good performance this time in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (taking nine wickets in five games in Kolkata), where the IPL scouts saw me, called me for trials, got into the auction and now I will be in IPL. Izhars bowling arsenal centers on both inswing and outswing, complemented by variations of slower ball essential for success in T20s. Operating around 135 kmph, Izhar acknowledges his game remains a work in progress, particularly his execution of yorker and consistency with swing deliveries. I also have the yorker in my repertoire, but I need to groom and polish it more. In all, I need to do everything better because I am not always perfect. Like my in swing and out swing is not perfect yet, and I need to work on it more. I always try to work on the small things and make my bowling better. Plus, there are some variations of slower ball that I need to polish and groom more. With an IPL deal in hand, Izhar will have access to two masters of the craft - Trent Boult, whose left-arm swing bowling mirrors Izhar's own style, and Jasprit Bumrah, whose yorkers and control have redefined modern-day fast bowling. Boult bowls with the left arm like me and Bumrah swings the ball well. His yorkers are deadly. I am going to learn a lot from them. For youngsters from modest cricketing outposts, Izhars rise carries a clear message: patience and persistence outweigh the lure of instant success. His journey from tennis-ball matches in Birpur to an IPL contract with MI stands as validation of that belief. With an IPL deal in hand, Izhar will have access to two masters of the craft - Trent Boult, whose left-arm swing bowling mirrors Izhar's own style, and Jasprit Bumrah, whose yorkers and control have redefined modern-day fast bowling. Boult bowls with the left arm like me and Bumrah swings the ball well. His yorkers are deadly. I am going to learn a lot from them. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Now on the cusp of wearing MIs iconic blue and gold in IPL 2026, Izhars emergence adds fresh momentum to his promising cricketing story. It underlines once more that, with the right backing, cricketing talent can emerge from the games most unheralded corners. Article Source: IANS
West Indies captain says he 'let the team down' in New Zealand Tests
West Indies Test captain Roston Chase said Monday he felt he had let his team down with his performances in their 2-0 series loss to New Zealand. New Zealand wrapped up the series victory with a 323-run win on the final day of the third Test at Mount Maunganui, after an earlier draw in Christchurch and a win in Wellington. Chase took over the captaincy in March, his team registering seven losses and a draw in his eight matches in charge. He was a dejected figure at Bay Oval at the end of the fifth day, looking down on the field as Black Caps players celebrated their victory with their families. His pain was as much about the team failing to get a win in New Zealand as it was his own role in it. I had a tough series, very below par for my standards, and I didn't really lead from the front on the field, Chase said Leading in terms of words and encouraging and inspiring the team, that was all good and well, but in terms of going out there and producing for the team and letting the team have someone to look up to as a leader, I thought that I let myself down and the team down as well. Chase scored just 42 runs across six innings in the series, an average of seven. It was the second-lowest output in Test history for a captain dismissed six times in a series. With the ball, the offspinner took three wickets at an average of 119, although only the Bay Oval wicket offered any assistance to spinners. Chase said he wants to be a captain who affects performance on and off the field, but it hadn't happened. I want to go out there and show them that I'm not just talking it, I'm doing it as well and I'm giving my all for the team, Chase said. So, yeah, I was a bit disappointed with my efforts. I thought I got some good balls in the series, but it's test cricket, I still thought that I could have given more. Chase said he is working hard to correct some of his batting deficiencies shown up in New Zealand. That's an issue that the wider squad will have to consider, too, given their issues in scoring competitive totals in the first innings of matches. But there were positives. I thought the bowlers gave a good effort and they never stopped trying, Chase said. Before the series started, the goal for the batters was to at least get one hundred in every game, and we got three hundreds over the three-game period, so we were very happy with that. It's something that we've not been able to do in the recent past, getting hundreds. Now it's about putting it all together for the West Indies. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Star allrounder Justin Greaves, who made a double hundred to save the first Test in Christchurch, said Friday he believed the glory days could return to the West Indies.
Goa Zilla Panchayat poll results: BJP looks set for massive victory
MUMBAI: In the Goa Zilla Panchayat polls, the results of which were declared on Monday, the BJP is set for a massive victory by winning 17 of the total 50 seats. The Congress party won five seats, while other smaller parties together secured four seats. Goa has two Zilla ParishadsNorth Goa and South Goawhich together comprise 50 district panchayat seats. In this election, over six lakh voters cast their ballots, with a voter turnout of 72.6 per cent in North Goa and 68.9 per cent in South Goa. The first Zilla Parishad election was held in 2005 and recorded a voter turnout of 51.2 per cent. The second-highest turnout was achieved in 2015, at 66.4 per cent. A total of 226 candidates were in the fray for the 50 Zilla Parishad seats in the current election. According to the latest updates from the rural body elections, the BJP won eight seats in South Goa and nine seats in North Goa Zilla Parishads. The Congress party won all its five seats in South Goa. The Maharashtra Gomantak Party (MGP) and the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) won one seat each, while four independent candidates also emerged victorious. The rural body polls are significant as they help gauge the pulse of rural Goa, where public sentiment appears to be shifting. The election was particularly important in the backdrop of several pressing issues, including a recent hotel fire that claimed 25 lives, alleged job scams, gang wars, and attacks on activists. The BJPs performance in this poll is expected to help incumbent Chief Minister Pramod Sawant consolidate his political position in the state.
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Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan and his partner Saba Azad recently attended the Mehndi ceremony of his cousin, Eshaan Roshan and stole the spotlight with their coordinated outfits. The couple was praised for their fashion taste and elegance at the same time by fans and fashion lovers on social media. By dressing up the same way, the duo became a model of true couple goals. They could not have been more festive together! Their presence was a perfect mix of the classic and the contemporary.
ASBL , India’s fastest growing real estate company based in Hyderabad, hosted the Gurugram Realty Meet, a focused investor engagement designed to offer NCR investors practical insights into the Indian real estate market and evolving investment strategies across cities. The session aimed to educate participants on where to invest, how to evaluate markets, and how to build resilient real estate portfolios beyond their home region. Ajitesh Korupolu, CEO & Founder of ASBL hosts Realty Meet: Gurugram Edition Set against ongoing real estate news of Gurgaon highlighting price escalation, regulatory delays and rising volatility, the meet addressed a growing need among NCR investors to reassess traditional investment patterns. Attendees included seasoned investors and professionals actively exploring how to purchase a house, how to buy a home in new markets, and the rules for buying a house across cities. Rather than positioning the meet as a sales-led showcase, ASBL curated it as a knowledge-driven platform. The discussion focused on Indian real estate fundamentals, portfolio diversification, rental yield optimisation, capital preservation and long-term market stability. A key highlight of the session was the live Q&A format, where investors were encouraged to raise market-specific, financial and regulatory questions and those questions were directly addressed by the CEO Ajitesh Korupolu himself. Why Gurugram Investors Are Looking at Hyderabad The session was personally led by Ajitesh Korupolu, Founder and CEO of ASBL, who shared data-backed insights into macro real estate trends, city-level performance and investor behaviour across India. In addition to the presentation, Ajitesh interacted directly with attendees through an open Q&A and one-on-one discussions, helping investors evaluate individual investment goals, risk profiles and market suitability. Urban Efficiency and Livability According to the TomTom Traffic Index 2025, Delhi-Gurugram commuters lose 128 hours annually in peak-hour traffic compared to 85 hours in Hyderabad. Hyderabad also maintains better air quality, with an AQI of 117 versus Gurugram’s 158, and has been ranked India’s most livable city by Mercer for seven consecutive years. For investors, these factors play a direct role in rental demand, tenant retention and long-term asset performance. Cost and Capital Deployment Advantage Numbeo data indicates that Gurugram is approximately 18 percent more expensive than Hyderabad, with a lifestyle costing INR150,000 in Hyderabad requiring nearly INR177,000 in Gurugram. This cost differential allows investors to deploy capital more strategically in Hyderabad, enabling diversification across multiple assets instead of concentrating investment into a single high-ticket purchase. Commercial Growth Driving Residential Stability Hyderabad continues to outperform NCR in Global Capability Center expansion, accounting for nearly 40 percent of India’s new GCCs over the past three years. Major global companies such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft have expanded their presence in the city, strengthening long-term employment pipelines. Address Advisors reported a 30 percent year-on-year increase in Hyderabad’s office absorption in Q1 2025, compared to approximately 5 percent growth across NCR micro-markets. This sustained commercial growth signals consistent rental demand and reduced vacancy risk for residential investors. Appreciation With Lower Volatility Between 2019 and mid-2024, Hyderabad recorded a 64 percent increase in property values, compared to Gurugram’s 50 percent rise. Importantly, Hyderabad’s growth trajectory has been more stable, reducing downside exposure for investors evaluating buying a new house or considering first home buyer benefits as part of family wealth planning. Ajitesh Korupolu’s Perspective Speaking at the session, Ajitesh Korupolu said, “ Today’s investors are far more informed and diversification-driven. They are asking sharper questions around yield sustainability, downside risk and long-term stability. This session was designed to create clarity not just around Hyderabad, but around how investors should think about real estate as a portfolio asset. For those prioritising capital preservation and predictable growth, Hyderabad offers a strong, complementary market to NCR.” A Knowledge-Led Cross-City Investment Approach Through the Gurugram Realty Meet, ASBL reinforced the importance of education-led investing and cross-city portfolio distribution. By combining live interaction, transparent data and real-world investor queries, the session helped participants align real estate decisions with long-term wealth strategies rather than short-term speculation. The initiative reflects a broader shift toward informed, research-backed real estate investing in India. About ASBL ASBL is among the first technology-driven real estate companies in India. Known for its commitment to transparency, design innovation and engineering excellence, ASBL follows a customer-first approach with a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential communities. The company supports both experienced investors and first-time home buyers as they explore opportunities within the Hyderabad real estate market.
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