Two-time Australian ODI World Cup winner Steve Smith announces retirement from the format after Champions Trophy exit

Dubai, 5/3: Australia’s stand-in skipper and batting mainstay Steve Smith on Wednesday announced his retirement from ODIs after his team’s semifinal loss to India in the Champions Trophy here. The 35-year-old, who top-scored in the match with a 96-ball 73, informed his teammates of the decision after the four-wicket loss on Tuesday night, according to…

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24th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2024-25 at PPA concluded with scintillating performances

Paradeep :24th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2024-25 being held at Jayadev Sadan came to an end on December15th evening, but the memories will last a lifetime. Paradip Port Authority along with Major Ports Sports Control Board successfully organised the Cultural Extravaganza. Gracing the valedictory function as Chief Guest, Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA…

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Chhattisgarh woman kills father in law with electric shock, uses turmeric to hide injuries

Chhattisgarh: In a shocking incident, a woman and her partner have been arrested in Chhattisgarh’s Balod district for the planned murder of her father-in-law. The duo allegedly killed the older man using electric shock while he was asleep.According to the reports, the two planned to commit the murder using a metal rod wrapped with electric wire….

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Lakhimpur Kheri incident: Farmers stage protest in Punjab’s Phagwara, demand Ajay Mishra’s sacking

Lakhimpur 3/10: On the first anniversary of Lakhimpur Kheri violence, Bharati Kisan Union (Doaba) members staged a protest here on Monday and demanded the sacking of Union Minister Ajay Mishra and withdrawal of “cooked up” cases registered against farmers during their stir against now-repealed agri laws.   They attacked the BJP-led government at the Centre…

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BRICS Summit: PM Modi, Xi Jinping to hold bilateral meet on October 23

Kazan, 23/10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold bilateral talks on Wednesday on the margins of the BRICS summit in Russia, in their first structured meeting since the eastern Ladakh border row erupted in May 2020. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri made the announcement, a day after India and China firmed…

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NTPC Kaniha Receives Two Prestigious Awards for Environmental Excellence

NTPC Kaniha secured two distinguished awards recognizing its exemplary commitment to environmental management and sustainability. The station proudly received the Kalinga Environment Excellence National Award – 2024 in the Five Star Category (the highest recognition) at the 10th National Conclave on Environment, Energy and Climate Change (EECC) 2025. The event was held in Bhubaneswar on 21st June 2025 for its…

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