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January 8, 2025 6:36 AM January 8, 2025 6:36 AM

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V Narayanan appointed as new ISRO chief

The Centre has appointed V Narayanan as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space. Mr Narayanan will assume office on January 14. He will succeed the current ISRO chairman, S Somanath. Mr Narayanan currently serves as the Director of t...

January 7, 2025 8:57 PM January 7, 2025 8:57 PM

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PM Modi praises Exam Warriors Art Festival for Helping Students Overcome Exam Stress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Exam Warriors Art Festival for helping students overcome exam stress through art. The Exam Warriors Art Festival was organised in New Delhi on 4th January. Students from 30 schools across grades 9 to 12 participated in this event to showcase their creativ...

January 7, 2025 9:11 PM January 7, 2025 9:11 PM

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Digital Personal Data Protection Rules aim to safeguard personal data: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritize India's commitment to citizen-centric governance. Responding to the post by Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Mr Modi said the rules aim to safeguard personal data while driving ...

January 7, 2025 8:50 PM January 7, 2025 8:50 PM

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Cold Wave, Dense Fog Disrupts Transport in North India; 25 Trains, 50 Flights Delayed

A cold wave has gripped all of North India, with dense fog being witnessed in the mornings. Dense fog conditions are likely to prevail during morning and night hours in some parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Jharkhand during the next 3-4 days. T...

January 7, 2025 9:13 PM January 7, 2025 9:13 PM

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Bharatpol & new criminal laws will help to catch fugitives says HM Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the Bharatpol portal and the three new criminal laws will serve as a strong mechanism to catch fugitives who flee abroad. Launching the Bharatpol portal in New Delhi today, Mr Shah said it will play a significant role in crime control by connecting investi...

January 7, 2025 8:38 PM January 7, 2025 8:38 PM

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India Expresses Condolences Over Earthquake in Tibet Autonomous Region

India has expressed condolences on the loss of life and property caused by the earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region. In a social media post, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the thoughts and prayers of the government and the people of India are with the victims and th...

January 7, 2025 8:34 PM January 7, 2025 8:34 PM

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INS Tushil’s Dakar Visit Boosts Regional Security & Naval Interoperability

The Indian Navy's latest guided missile, INS Tushil, has completed its inaugural port visit to Dakar, Senegal. The Defence Ministry, in a statement, said that during its three-day stay in Dakar, Captain Peter Varghese engaged with the Chief of Staff of the Senegalese Navy, Rear Admiral Abdou Sene. D...

January 7, 2025 8:17 PM January 7, 2025 8:17 PM

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Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi Trains, 25 Delayed by Up to 6 Hours

The movement of several trains is affected as dense fog has engulfed the Delhi-NCR region, causing low visibility. According to Indian Railways, as many as 25 Delhi-bound trains have been delayed by up to five to six hours. These include the Poorva Express, Farakka Express, Lucknow Mail, Kashi Vishw...