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PM Modi to address World Economic Forum’s Davos Dialogue today India provided medical supplies to more than 150 counties during COVID-19 pandemic: S Jaishankar Three more Rafale fighter jets join Indian Air Force Five lakh doses of India made Covishield vaccine to be delivered to Sri Lanka today WHO experts set to begin investigations into origin of Covid-19 from Chinese city of Wuhan

Miscellaneous News

Weather conditions at various places across country

The National Capital is likely to have moderate fog. The temperature will hover between five and 20 degree Celsius.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly to have stenting procedure done today

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly will have a stenting procedure done today. Hospital administration in Kolkata has issued a statement in this regard.

Alleged e-mail from RBI about recipient winning Rs 1.6 crore from UN as COVID-19 compensation termed as fake by Govt.

In an effort to guard against fake news being circulated on various platforms, we bring you our segment on Fact Check and Mythbusters.

Holocaust Memorial Day being observed today

Holocaust Memorial Day is being observed today to honour the six million Jews murdered during the genocide and the millions of other people killed under Nazi persecution.

Elon Musk's SpaceX creates new world record; launches 143 satellites on single rocket

Elon Musk’s SpaceX created a new world record by launching 143 satellites on a single rocket last night.

Curtains come down on 51st IFFI at Panaji in Goa

Curtains on the 51st edition of International Film Festival of India, IFFI came down this evening with a closing ceremony held at Shyamaprasad Stadium near Panaji.

National Girl Child Day: Shooter Manisha thanks PM Modi for giving opportunity through khelo India Scheme

The National Girl Child Week is being observed today.Shooter Manisha keer, sportswoman from Madhya Pradesh is an example of determination who broke the glass ceiling in spite of humble background.

National Girl Child Day: Karnataka govt conducts Decoy operations to expose suspects indulging in offence of determining sex

Beti Bachao Beti padao andolan has improved gender ratio and reduced girl child infanticide in the country. In Karnataka the programme is being implemented in Vijayapura, Gadag, Haveri, Dakshina Kannada and Bagalkot where the gender ratio was below 935 female to 1000 male ratio.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: Villagers make steps to promote female empowerment in Telangana's Kondayipally

In Telangana, the quality of life of girl children in Kondayipally, a tiny village in Karimnagar district has completely changed after villagers draw inspiration from theCentral Government flagship programme, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.

Curtains fall on 51st IFFI today; Coveted Golden Peacock Award to be announced at closing ceremony in Goa

51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will conclude in Goa this evening. AIR correspondent reports that that despite the pandemic and related restrictions, the 9-day event turned out to be a great success.

National Girl Child Day: Maharashtra's Beed district leads in female birth rate after strict implementation of PC&PNDT Act

In Maharashtra's Beed district , strict implementation of PC&PNDT Act, the Government's efforts to 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' and various social campaigns have resulted in the district leading in female birth rate not just in the state but in the country.