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Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh reviews preparations for World Wetlands Day

Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh held a review meeting with officials from the Wetlands Division of the ministry and the Forest Department of Uttar Pradesh at the Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary. In a social media post, Mr Singh said, the meeting was org...

January 7, 2025 1:13 PM January 7, 2025 1:13 PM

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Assam requisitions Navy divers for rescue operation of trapped coal miners

Assam Government has requisitioned Navy divers to assist in the rescue operation of trapped coal miners at Umrangso in Dima Hasao district close to the Meghalaya border. The miners became trapped inside a ‘rat-hole’ coal mine after water gushed into the 300-foot-deep quarry. The Army has already lau...

January 7, 2025 8:10 AM January 7, 2025 8:10 AM

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Delhi’s final electoral roll published, over 1.55 cr voters registered

Delhi's Chief Electoral Office has published the final electoral roll for the National Capital Delhi. According to the office, more than 1 crore 55 lakh voters are registered in Delhi, comprising over 83 lakh male voters, more than 71 lakh female voters, and one thousand two hundred 61 third-gender ...

January 7, 2025 7:52 AM January 7, 2025 7:52 AM

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Over 33 lakh users from 183 countries visit official Mahakumbh website

Over 33 lakh users from 183 countries have visited the official website of Mahakumbh, kumbh.gov.in. It has emerged as the primary source of reliable information, witnessing significant traffic from millions of users worldwide. According to the data of the website, as of January 4, over 33 lakh users...

January 7, 2025 7:37 AM January 7, 2025 7:37 AM

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IMD forecasts cold day conditions in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cold day conditions in isolated pockets of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan today. According to the weather agency, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and some parts of Uttar Pradesh are expected to witness very dense fog conditions during the...

January 7, 2025 8:47 AM January 7, 2025 8:47 AM

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Nothing to worry about HMPV: WHO former Chief Scientist

World Health Organisation's former Chief Scientist, Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said there is nothing to worry about the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), even as two more cases have been detected in India. In a social media post, she noted that the virus is not new and causes only mild infections. She al...

January 7, 2025 8:14 AM January 7, 2025 8:14 AM

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Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hits Nepal; Tremors also felt in Bihar, West Bengal

An Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Nepal early this morning. As per USGS Earthquakes, its epicentre was 93 km northeast of Lobuche at 6.35 am. Our Kathmandu correspondent says tremors were felt in the entire Kathmandu Valley. Social media reports said residents woke up from their sleep as the tremor...

January 7, 2025 6:39 AM January 7, 2025 6:39 AM

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BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to travel to London for advanced medical treatment

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia will travel to London for advanced medical treatment. BNP's Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul formally announced it on Sunday night. He added that she will travel by an air ambulance provided by Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...

January 7, 2025 6:32 AM January 7, 2025 6:32 AM

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Squash: Anahat Singh clinches U-17 Girl’s Singles title at British Junior Open

In Squash, India's Anahat Singh has clinched the Under 17 Girl’s Singles title at the British Junior Open in Birmingham, England. The 16-year-old top-seed Indian defeated Malika El Karaksy of Egypt, 3-2 in the summit clash last evening. Anahat came from behind twice to secure the win with scores of ...

January 7, 2025 6:24 AM January 7, 2025 6:24 AM

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ISL 2024-25: Mumbai City score dramatic winner to overcome late East Bengal charge

In the Indian Super League Football, Mumbai City FC registered a 3-2 victory over East Bengal FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata last night. Mumbai City FC struck first blood when Lallianzuala Chhangte found the back of the net in the 39th minute. Four minutes later, Nik...