Indian wrestler Nitesh earned a bronze medal in the Greco-Roman category at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025 in Amman, Jordan. His impressive 9-0 victory over Amanberdi Agamammedov of Turkmenistan added to the bronze earlier secured by Sunil Kumar in the men's 87kg division, highlighting India's strong performance in the championship.
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Delhi government plans to ban soaps and detergents in car washes to reduce the phosphates and surfactants entering the Yamuna. A campaign will raise public awareness, and car-wash centers near sewage treatment plants might be set up to use treated wastewater. This initiative aims to tackle the toxic froth and pollution choking the river.
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Australia seamer Scott Boland reminisced about his six-wicket haul at the MCG during the 2021 Ashes Test, highlighting the perfection of that day. Replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood, Boland gears up for the upcoming match, expressing his dedication to be ready for any opportunity despite the challenges of Test cricket on the body.
The state's first Budget after Mahayuti govt's win reveals a record-high debt of Rs 9.3 lakh crore and a revenue deficit of Rs 45,891 crore for 2025-26. No new major schemes are introduced, focusing instead on existing ones. Local body poll budget allocations have increased, and new taxes are proposed to generate Rs 1,125 crore revenue.
An escort vehicle in Rajasthan chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma's convoy collided with a taxi in Jaipur, killing an assistant sub-inspector and injuring six others. The accident occurred when the taxi drove on the wrong side of the road, hitting the escort vehicle. Sharma rushed a critically injured person to the hospital and later visited the other injured individuals. He cancelled his appearance at a scheduled event.
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson have arrived in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. The couple, dressed in saffron attires, appeared excited while navigating the crowd. They visited India on 16th January for Coldplay's concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
US stocks experienced a significant decline on Monday, driven by ongoing tariff disputes and the potential for a federal government shutdown. Key factors include high stock valuations, economic uncertainty, and disappointing corporate earnings. Technology stocks, like Tesla, faced severe losses. Investors are keeping a close watch on inflation reports, interest rate policies, and government actions to stabilize the economy.
Bombay High Court took suo motu notice of tourists cornering a tigress and her cubs at Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, directing forest officials to outline preventive actions. Videos showed aggressive behavior due to close approach. Enforcement actions followed, including FIRs and penalties.
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Noida Expressway has been labeled a 'breakdown challan' zone by police, where fines and vehicle seizure can occur for breakdowns causing traffic disruptions. This measure targets particularly commercial vehicles with the aim to maintain smooth traffic flow amidst high vehicular volume, especially during peak hours.