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June 16, 2025 9:38 PM

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India joins elite group of Rinderpest Virus ‘Cattle Plague’ Containment

India has joined the elite global group for Rinderpest Virus ‘Cattle Plague’ Containment, as ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal has been designated as Category A Rinderpest Holding Facility. It has been recognised by the World Organisation for Animal Health - W...

June 15, 2025 9:06 AM

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Global Wind Day Celebrated Worldwide to Promote Clean Energy

Global Wind Day is being observed today globally to celebrate the power of wind energy in driving clean and sustainable growth. As part of its celebration in India, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is organising a special event in Bengaluru today from 9 AM to highlight India’s key milestones...

June 15, 2025 9:02 AM

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day being observed globally

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is being observed today globally. The day provides an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder ...

June 12, 2025 8:21 AM

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World Day Against Child Labour: 138 million still affected, urges faster action

World Day Against Child Labour is being observed today globally. This day highlights the grave issue of child exploitation and mobilises efforts to eradicate it. The theme for this year is - "Progress is clear, but there's more to do: let’s speed up efforts!". This year’s theme reflects both the pro...

June 7, 2025 8:51 AM

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Eminent scholar and author Daji Panshika passes away

Eminent scholar and author Daji Panshikar, known for his deep knowledge of Indian epics and contributions to Marathi literature, passed away at his residence in Maharashtra's Thane following a brief illness. He was 92. Panshikar was widely respected for his scholarly interpretations of texts like th...

June 7, 2025 7:47 AM

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Eid-ul-Adha 2025

Eid-uz-Zuha, the festival of sacrifice or Baqrid is being celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in various parts of the country today. The faithfuls are offering prayers in Eidgahs and mosques.   In the national capital, Delhi, devotees have gathered in large numbers at the Jama Masjid, ...

June 3, 2025 9:44 PM

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J&K: Mela Kheer Bhawani marks inter-community harmony

  The annual Mela Kheer Bhawani was celebrated with great traditional fervor and gaiety at the sacred shrine of Mata Ragnya Devi at Tulmulla in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. The Ganderbal is gateway to famous tourist spot Sonamarg along the Srinagar Kargil highway.         The festival is a ...

June 3, 2025 9:30 PM

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Pran Pratishta of Ram Darbar begins in Ayodhya

The sacred ritual for Pran Pratishtha of Ram Darbar on the first floor of Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya started today. The three-day religious rituals that started today will culminate with consecration on June 5.         A 12-hour-long puja from 6:30 am was performed by 101 Vedic Acharyas under the le...

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