Cuttack: It was a day of one-sided contests in the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament (2025) as Kendrapara, Keonjhar and Cuttack-B recorded convincing wins in their respective second-phase league matches on Friday. At Bidanasi Cricket Ground, Kendrapara outplayed Khordha by 195 runs. Batting first, Kendrapara posted 241 for 6 in 50 overs, powered by Govind…
Lucknow’s famous kitchens have finally earned global recognition. The City of Nawabs has been officially declared a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, joining 58 other global cities newly added to the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). The announcement came on World Cities Day (October 30), marking a proud milestone for India. “A proud moment…
New Delhi: As India marked World Stroke Day, leading neurologists and health experts warned of a sharp increase in stroke cases among younger adults, urging greater use of AI-driven screening and integrated diagnostics for early detection and prevention. At a health forum organised by Mahajan Imaging and Labs, experts said India is witnessing a stroke…
New Delhi: A global team of climate scientists has identified 10 critical challenges facing the planet, including record-breaking global temperatures, unprecedented ocean warming and a surge in dengue outbreaks worldwide, according to the latest report “10 New Insights in Climate Science 2025/2026.” The study, jointly produced by experts from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)…
Chandigarh: A new study by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has raised concern over a sharp rise in chest infections caused by a lesser-known bacterium, Bordetella holmesii, which mimics whooping cough in northern India. The research, titled “Emergence of Bordetella holmesii–Associated Pertussis-Like Illness, Northern India, 2019–2023,” was published in the…
Hyderabad: A 78-year-old retired Central government employee from Hyderabad lost Rs 51 lakh after falling victim to a ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud, where criminals impersonated police officials to extort money under false allegations. According to police, the victim, a resident of Srinagar Colony, received a call from a person claiming to be an ACP from…
Lucknow: A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Lucknow on Thursday convicted and sentenced Mohammad Moid for his role in a terror conspiracy linked to the banned outfit Al-Qaeda. According to an official NIA statement, the court sentenced Moid to the period already spent in custody – one year, nine months and 13 days…
Mumbai: The tense hostage situation in Powai on Thursday where 17 children and two adults were rescued after a three-hour standoff has revived memories of past sieges that once gripped Mumbai. The financial capital, though resilient, has faced several dramatic hostage incidents over the years that have tested its police force’s negotiation skills and crisis…
Bengaluru: A 24-year-old man was killed and his friend seriously injured after a couple allegedly rammed their car into a motorcycle in a suspected case of road rage in Bengaluru. Police have arrested the couple following the incident that occurred on October 25 in Srirama Layout near Puttenahalli, under Puttenahalli police limits. The deceased was…
Raipur: Odisha registered a hard-fought 18-run win over Jharkhand in the Women’s Under-19 T20 Trophy 2025–26 (Elite Group) match played at the RDCA Ground, here on Wednesday. Winning the toss, Odisha opted to bat first but struggled to build partnerships, managing 70 all out in 19.3 overs. Angel Raj top-scored with a brisk 24 off…
