‘Aware of Punjab’s conversions, Bengal’s violence a concern’: RSS

IANS | November 1, 2025 10:36 PM

Jabalpur, Nov 1 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary, Dattatreya Hosabale, said on Saturday that the Sangh is fully aware of the religious conversions in the border state of Punjab, while the organisation is also concerned about the growing hatred and unabated violence in West Bengal.

Women's World Cup: Don't think there will be bigger motivation than playing a final, says Harmanpreet

IANS | November 1, 2025 10:35 PM

Navi Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) The Indian women's team did not train after its emotionally draining semifinal victory over top favourite and multiple-time champions Australia. They held nets on Saturday, but with the country still to come out of the hangover from that exhilarating victory, the players could be feeling mentally drained by the euphoria going into Sunday's final against South Africa.

Gujarat CM inaugurates Bharat Parv-2025 at Ekta Nagar

IANS | November 1, 2025 10:27 PM

Gandhinagar, Nov 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated Bharat Parv-2025 at the Statue of Unity premises, Ekta Nagar, in the presence of Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, Minister of State for Tribal Development and Food and Civil Supplies P. C. Baranda, and other dignitaries.

Women’s World Cup: ‘Crowd pressure could work in our favour’, says SA skipper Wolvaardt ahead of final with India

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:59 PM

Navi Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt believes that the intense home support India will enjoy in Sunday’s ICC Women’s World Cup final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai could actually work to her team’s advantage. As the Proteas prepare for their maiden World Cup final, Wolvaardt said that the capacity crowd and the expectations surrounding the hosts might add an extra layer of pressure on India.

FIDE World Cup: Pranav, Pranesh, Ganguly provide winning start for India, Divya Deshmukh goes down fighting in first game

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:48 PM

Arpora (Goa), Nov 1 (IANS) World Junior champion GM Pranav V, GM Pranesh M., and the experienced GM Surya Shekhar Ganguly began their FIDE World Cup 2025 campaigns with comfortable victories, while women’s World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh’s spirited fight wasn’t enough to salvage a draw in the first match of the opening round here on Saturday.

Coal India’s production increased nearly 10-fold in 5 decades

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Coal India’s production increased nearly 10-fold in five decades by 702 million tonnes (MTs) — from 79 MTs in its year of founding in 1975 to 781 MTs at the closure of FY 2025, an official statement said on Saturday.

Anand’s dropout crisis reversed: Hundreds of students return to classrooms

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:34 PM

Anand, Nov 1 (IANS) ‘Ek Kadam School Ki Ore’ (One Step Towards School) initiative has rekindled the light of education in the lives of many children in Anand district of Gujarat. Led by the District Development Officer (DDO) and supported by the education department, this campaign successfully encouraged students who had dropped out of school to return to their classrooms and continue their studies.