March 11, 2025 11:56 AM March 11, 2025 11:56 AM

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Delhi: 3 casual labourers killed in Anand Vihar slum fire, 1 injured

Three people died in a slum in Delhi's Anand Vihar after a fire broke out in the wee hours today. According to the Delhi Police, the incident took place at 2:15 am after the fire broke out in the temporary tent of the deceased who were casual labourers. The fire was doused at around 2:50 am after 3 ...

March 11, 2025 11:50 AM March 11, 2025 11:50 AM

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Sports Ministry lifts suspension on WFI, paving way for Asian Championship trials

The Sports Ministry has lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), ending months of uncertainty surrounding the sport. The decision will pave the way for the resumption of activities, including selection trials for the upcoming Asian Championship in Amman, Jordan.   The m...

March 11, 2025 11:43 AM March 11, 2025 11:43 AM

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Govt extends duty-free import of Urad for 1 year to stabilize prices

The government has extended the duty-free import of Urad for another year until March 31, next year. In a notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said that the free import policy of Urad stands extended up to March 31, 2026. The provision was earlier in place until the end of March th...

March 11, 2025 10:31 AM March 11, 2025 10:31 AM

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Saudi Crown Prince meets Ukrainian President Zelensky, US Secretary of State Rubio

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jeddah last evening. Both Zelenskyy and Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of the US-Ukraine talks, reportedly scheduled for today.   The Crown Prince welcomed Zelen...

March 11, 2025 10:23 AM March 11, 2025 10:23 AM

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PM Modi expresses gratitude for warm welcome from Indian community in Mauritius

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed his profound gratitude for the warm welcome from the Indian community in Mauritius. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that the strong connection of the Indian community in Mauritius to Indian heritage, culture, and values is truly inspiring. The Prime ...

March 11, 2025 9:02 AM March 11, 2025 9:02 AM

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Over 30 crore unorganised workers registered on e-Shram portal

The government has informed that that over 30 crore 68 lakh unorganised workers have been registered on the e-Shram Portal. The portal was launched in 2021 for the creation of a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha yesterday, Minis...

March 11, 2025 8:55 AM March 11, 2025 8:55 AM

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J&K govt merges over 4,300 schools under rationalisation scheme

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Government has said that over four thousand-three hundred schools have been merged with the nearby institutions under the rationalisation scheme.   In reply to a question from Rajiv Jasrotia in the Legislative Assembly, Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that among th...

March 11, 2025 8:51 AM March 11, 2025 8:51 AM

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Syria’s interim govt, SDF reach landmark agreement to integrate northeast region

Syria’s interim government reached a landmark agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces to integrate the group into state institutions. As a result of this agreement, the SDF which controls the oil-rich northeast Syria will now integrate its civilian and military institutions with the ...