New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India is the largest producer of makhana in the world, accounting for nearly 80 per cent of global production, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IANS) West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas on Tuesday submitted his resignation, taking moral responsibility for the lapses in management in the event featuring Argentine football star Lionel Messi at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Saturday.
Abu Dhabi, Dec 16 (IANS) Shreyas Iyer joined Punjab Kings’ management at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction table, becoming only the second cricketer, after Rishabh Pant, to be a part of the process. The IPL 2026 auction is currently underway here at the Etihad Arena.
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) In a first, leaders from across the world adopted a political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, high BP, and mental health challenges by 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Abu Dhabi, Dec 16 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping sum of Rs. 25.20 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, underway here at the Etihad Arena. With that, he became the most expensive overseas player in the history of the tournament.
Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) Ahan Shetty has opened up about the guidance he received from his father, actor Suniel Shetty, as he prepares for “Border 2.”
Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, marked Vijay Diwas by paying a heartfelt tribute to India’s war hero, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.
Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) India’s economic growth is expected to pick up pace and remain strong in the coming years, with GDP likely to expand at 7.5 per cent in FY27, even as inflation stays under control, according to Axis Bank’s Economic Outlook 2026 on Tuesday.
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IANS) The committee, formed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, to probe the gross mismanagement during Lionel Messi's recent event at Salt Lake Stadium, on Tuesday, said that it has identified the lack of proper supervision as a reason for the chaos.
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday welcomed the Centre’s decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen), commonly referred to as G RAM G, saying the move reflects the NDA government’s vision to bring people living below the poverty line into the mainstream of development.
