Suicide Blast at Pakistan Mosque Kills 5, Injures 20 During Friday Prayers

February 28, 2025 6:13 PM February 28, 2025 6:13 PM

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Suicide Blast at Pakistan Mosque Kills 5, Injures 20 During Friday Prayers

In Pakistan, a powerful blast killed at least five people and injured 20 others during Friday prayers at a mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to media reports, the suicide bomber was present in the main hall of the mosque and detonated himself as the prayers were concluding.   Local me...

Coal Movement Doubles in 2 Years, RSR Mode Eases Rail Congestion: Govt

February 28, 2025 6:08 PM February 28, 2025 6:08 PM

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Coal Movement Doubles in 2 Years, RSR Mode Eases Rail Congestion: Govt

The government today said that coal movement across the country has doubled over the last two years. The Ministry of Coal, in a statement, said that the Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) mode coal movement has increased from 28 million metric tonnes in 2022 to 54 million metric tonnes in 2024. It said that the RS...

CAG Report Flags Fund Misuse, Drug Shortage in Delhi’s AAP-Led Health Sector

February 28, 2025 6:06 PM February 28, 2025 6:06 PM

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CAG Report Flags Fund Misuse, Drug Shortage in Delhi’s AAP-Led Health Sector

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report on public health infrastructure and management of health services during the Aam Aadmi Party government has highlighted underutilisation of funds during the COVID period, delays in project execution, and a shortage of drugs and staff in city ...

Sensex Tanks 1,414 Points, Nifty Slumps 420 as Market Extends Losing Streak

February 28, 2025 5:57 PM February 28, 2025 5:57 PM

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Sensex Tanks 1,414 Points, Nifty Slumps 420 as Market Extends Losing Streak

The stock market witnessed a significant downturn today. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex tanked 1,414.33 points, or 1.90 percent, to settle at 73,198.10. During the day, it plunged 1,471.16 points, or 1.97 percent, to 73,141.27. Extending losses to the eighth straight day, the NSE Nifty slumped 42...

Rain Interrupts Afghanistan-Australia Match in ICC Champions Trophy

February 28, 2025 9:26 PM February 28, 2025 9:26 PM

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Rain Interrupts Afghanistan-Australia Match in ICC Champions Trophy

In the ICC Champions Trophy Cricket, rain has halted the Group B match between Afghanistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Earlier, electing to bat first, Afghanistan posted 273 runs in 50 overs, losing the 10th wicket in the last ball of their innings. The match is a must-win for Afghan...

India’s Rithvik Bollipalli & Barrientos Set for Chile Open Doubles Semifinal Clash

February 28, 2025 5:24 PM February 28, 2025 5:24 PM

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India’s Rithvik Bollipalli & Barrientos Set for Chile Open Doubles Semifinal Clash

In tennis, India's Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli and Nicolás Barrientos of Colombia will lock horns with Guido Andreozzi of Argentina and Theo Arribage of France in the men's doubles semifinal of the Chile Open in Santiago, Chile. The match is set to begin at 12.40 AM tonight.   Earlier, Bollipalli an...

Avalanche Hits Uttarakhand’s Mana; 10 Workers Rescued, Rescue Ops Underway

February 28, 2025 5:22 PM February 28, 2025 5:22 PM

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Avalanche Hits Uttarakhand’s Mana; 10 Workers Rescued, Rescue Ops Underway

An avalanche was triggered today near Mana in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand this morning. The district administration has informed that around 57 labourers were camping near the place of the avalanche. BRO Commander Ankur Mahajan confirmed that 10 workers have been rescued, and work to rescue the ...