The S Bharat 
New Delhi: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who once dominated the list of the world’s richest people for several years, has witnessed a sharp decline in his net worth this year. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Gates’ wealth has fallen by $41.3 billion in 2025, bringing his total net worth down to $117 billion. As … Read more
New Delhi: The worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR has once again pushed the region into the spotlight, triggering serious concern among citizens, medical experts, and the country’s highest constitutional authorities. With the Air Quality Index (AQI) frequently touching “severe” and “hazardous” levels, a troubling question is being increasingly asked: how long can people continue to … Read more
New Delhi: Union Minister and BJP President J.P. Nadda on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress for alleging electoral malpractice, saying the party was spreading misconceptions after repeated electoral defeats. Speaking during a discussion on electoral reforms in the Rajya Sabha, Nadda defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and expressed … Read more
Tokyo police have arrested a 39-year-old man and two women for allegedly secretly filming sexual encounters with multiple women and uploading the footage to an online video-sharing platform, investigators said on Tuesday. The suspects have been identified as Yohei Ono, his wife Haruka Ono, 28, and his common-law wife Rin, 23, who is also reportedly … Read more
Bull Rearing Remains Backbone of Traditional Indian Agriculture In India, the importance of bulls (oxen) in agriculture remains unmatched, especially for small and marginal farmers. Despite increasing mechanization, bull power continues to play a vital role in farming operations, contributing not only to crop production but also to the rural economy and environmental sustainability. Bulls … Read more
The Indian equity market witnessed a strong recovery in today’s session, rewarding investors who stepped in to buy during the initial decline. Market participants are now closely watching the closing levels, as today’s close is considered highly significant for the near-term trend. According to market experts, a decisive closing above the 26,100 mark on the … Read more
Mumbai, India — December 15, 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially launched YONO 2.0, its upgraded and next-generation digital banking platform, marking a significant leap in the bank’s digital transformation strategy. The new version combines mobile banking, internet banking and digital services into a unified platform aimed at delivering a smoother, faster … Read more
Motilal Oswal Financial Services has maintained a neutral rating on Bajaj Auto, citing ongoing challenges in the domestic motorcycle segment despite the company’s strong performance in exports and electric vehicles (EVs). In its latest report, the brokerage assigned a target price of Rs 9,070 per share, implying a modest upside of about 1% from current … Read more
Raipur: In a major development in the illegal coal levy extortion case, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has filed a chargesheet of nearly 1,000 pages against accused Jaychand Koshle in the Special Court (Prevention of Corruption Act), Raipur. The chargesheet was submitted on December 15, 2025, in Crime No. 03/2024. The accused is currently lodged … Read more
Bilaspur: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has taken a major step towards completely curbing diesel theft and operational irregularities by implementing an advanced digital monitoring and security system across all its operational areas. The new system enables real-time identification of suspicious vehicle movement, unauthorized activities, and irregular diesel consumption. All Quick Response Team (QRT) vehicles … Read more
Hong Kong: Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday found pro-democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty of collusion with foreign forces under the China-imposed national security law, a conviction that could result in a life sentence. Delivering the verdict, High Court Judge Esther Toh said the court had “no doubt” that Lai had consistently … Read more
Seoul: South Korean police on Monday carried out raids on multiple offices and properties of the Unification Church in and around Seoul as part of an investigation into alleged illegal payments involving senior politicians and government officials. According to police, searches were conducted at 10 locations linked to the church, including a large palace complex … Read more
Trade, artificial intelligence and the growing influence of the Indian diaspora emerged as central themes during a high-level discussion on the future of India–US relations, held on Sunday in Chicago. The dialogue brought together prominent community leaders, business executives and diplomats to assess the evolving partnership between the world’s two largest democracies. Speaking at the … Read more
Severe cold conditions continue to affect large parts of the country. From North India to eastern and central regions, people are facing biting cold due to an ongoing cold wave. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold wave conditions are likely to persist in many states over the next four days, with minimum temperatures … Read more
Bilaspur । The two-day ‘SECL Nari Shakti Sports Festival 2025’, organized at the headquarters of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Bilaspur, concluded grandly at Vasant Vihar Sports Ground in a dignified and enthusiastic atmosphere. More than 300 women participants actively took part in 28 different sports and recreational events during the festival. The valedictory ceremony … Read more
The Legendary Saga of a Tribal Icon Comes Alive Through the Statue Installation Ceremony in Achanakmar 1. Saluting Dharti Aaba: From History to the Present Dharti Aaba Birsa Munda, the great tribal icon who sacrificed his entire life to protect water, forests and land, remains a powerful symbol of consciousness, resistance and self-respect for India’s … Read more
Raipur — Paddy procurement in Chhattisgarh is not just an agricultural activity; it is the backbone of the state’s rural economy. It directly affects farmers’ incomes, state finances, and the stability of the Public Distribution System (PDS). As paddy is the main crop of the state, procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) plays a crucial … Read more
New Delhi: Sudden deaths are no longer limited to old age. A new study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has revealed that more than half of the people who died suddenly in the past year were under the age of 45. Surprisingly, most of them appeared completely healthy before their … Read more
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved several key decisions, including a major reform in the coal sector and an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra for the 2026 season. In a significant move aimed at boosting efficiency and transparency in coal usage, the Cabinet … Read more
Raipur: Chhattisgarh is witnessing a transformative phase in women’s development under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, with women-centric governance emerging as a cornerstone of the state’s growth agenda. Emphasizing empowerment, safety, health, and dignity, the state government has rolled out a series of impactful initiatives over the past two years, laying … Read more
Pandariya (Kawardha):A new chapter was added to Kawardha district’s efforts to strengthen agriculture and the rural economy with the inauguration of Bajrang Tractors, an authorised Swaraj Tractors dealership, at Rauha on the Kawardha–Pandariya road on Saturday. Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel attended the event as the chief guest. The new dealership has been set … Read more
New Delhi । After a silence of more than seven decades, the swift footsteps of the cheetah are once again echoing across India’s grasslands. Under Project Cheetah, the world’s first intercontinental translocation of a large carnivore has emerged as a major conservation success, marking a historic milestone in global wildlife restoration. Between 2022 and 2023, … Read more
Raipur । Modern agricultural technology is steadily transforming the lives of farmers in Chhattisgarh. A remarkable example of this change can be seen in Raigarh district, where grafted brinjal cultivation has significantly increased productivity and income for a progressive farmer. Mr. Murlidhar Sahu, a farmer from village Karumauha in Kharsia block, has emerged as an … Read more
