President Droupadi Murmu addresses the convocation ceremony of FDDI in New Delhi

December 1, 2025 2:26 PM December 1, 2025 2:26 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu addresses the convocation ceremony of FDDI in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu today said that India is on course not just for economic independence but for expanding its economic role at the global stage.   She said this while addressing the convocation ceremony of the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) in New Delhi.   The President note...

PM Modi extends greetings to people on Gita Jayanti

December 1, 2025 1:40 PM December 1, 2025 1:40 PM

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PM Modi extends greetings to people on Gita Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the people across the country on Gita Jayanti, associated with the advent of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita today.    In a social media post, Mr Modi said that this divine scripture, adorned with invaluable messages on the fulfilment of duty, has hel...

I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju addresses 12th CII Big Picture Summit 2025 in Mumbai

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I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju addresses 12th CII Big Picture Summit 2025 in Mumbai

Secretary of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Sanjay Jaju, today highlighted the vast untapped potential of India’s media and entertainment sector.   Speaking at the 12th CII Big Picture Summit 2025 in Mumbai, he noted that despite the country’s rich storytelling heritage, India a...

First session of newly elected Bihar Legislative Assembly begins

December 1, 2025 1:28 PM December 1, 2025 1:28 PM

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First session of newly elected Bihar Legislative Assembly begins

The inaugural session of the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly commenced today.   On the first day of the five-day session, all the newly elected members administered the oath by the pro-tem Speaker Narendra Narayan Yadav.    The House will elect its new Speaker on the second day of the session. On De...

Over 5 crore 33 lakh SIR enumeration forms digitised in Madhya Pradesh

December 1, 2025 12:57 PM December 1, 2025 12:57 PM

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Over 5 crore 33 lakh SIR enumeration forms digitised in Madhya Pradesh

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is progressing at a rapid pace across Madhya Pradesh.    Akashvani correspondent reports, under the directions of the Election Commission, the digitalisation of enumeration forms under SIR is being carried out swiftly in Madhya Pradesh. Six districts-Ashoknagar, Neem...

Armand Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone named World Athletics’ athletes of year

December 1, 2025 12:47 PM December 1, 2025 12:47 PM

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Armand Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone named World Athletics’ athletes of year

Sweden's pole vault star Armand Duplantis and American sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone were named the World Athletes of the Year at the 2025 World Athletics awards ceremony.     In 2025, Duplantis broke the men's pole vault world record four times and was unbeaten in all 16 of his competitions, i...

Indonesia floods death toll rises to 442, over 4 hundred remain missing 

December 1, 2025 1:35 PM December 1, 2025 1:35 PM

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Indonesia floods death toll rises to 442, over 4 hundred remain missing 

In Indonesia, the death toll from devastating floods and landslides triggered by cyclonic rains has reached 442.   National Disaster Management Agency yesterday said another 402 people remain missing across the provinces of North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Aceh, with rescue teams struggling to reach ...

Sensex rises 126 points, Nifty up 33 points in early trade
Maharashtra, Jan 18 (ANI): File photo of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building as Sensex slips by 439.77 points, currently at 48,594.90. Nifty down by 152.45 points, currently at 14,281.25., in Mumbai on Monday. (ANI Photo)

December 1, 2025 11:44 AM December 1, 2025 11:44 AM

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Sensex rises 126 points, Nifty up 33 points in early trade

Domestic benchmark equity indices opened at a new all-time high in early trade today, amid investor optimism around strong quarter two GDP growth at 8.2 per cent.   Sensex was trading 126 points up at 85,832 and Nifty inched up 33 points to 26,236 when reports last came in.    All the sectoral indic...

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Indian team settles for Silver medal

December 1, 2025 11:05 AM December 1, 2025 11:05 AM

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Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Indian team settles for Silver medal

In hockey, India settled for a silver medal after losing to Belgium 1-nil in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Ipoh, Malaysia.    Thibeau Stockbroekx scored the only goal in the match to help world No. 3 Belgium win their maiden trophy. This was only their second appearance in one of the most presti...