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Kho Kho WC: Indian men power past Peru; women dominate Iran to book QF spot

In the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, both the Indian men's and women's teams showcased exceptional performances to advance to the quarterfinals at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi yesterday. The Indian men's team secured a commanding 70-38 victory against Peru. They dominated right from Turn 1,...

January 16, 2025 7:47 AM January 16, 2025 7:47 AM

Union Minister Jitendra Singh interacts with senior Kenyan civil servants

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has interacted with senior civil servants of Kenya headed by Attorney General Ms Dorcas Agik Abuya Oduor. Addressing the gathering, the Minister highlighted that the political and administrative structures have been influenced by the historical ties between Kenya and...

January 16, 2025 8:43 AM January 16, 2025 8:43 AM

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GRAP IV restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorates

Amid the deteriorating air quality in National Capital Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to impose all actions under Graded Response Action Plans (GRAP) 3 and 4 in Delhi-NCR. According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) data, Delhi has registered an ave...

January 16, 2025 7:36 AM January 16, 2025 7:36 AM

PM Modi to share thoughts in 118th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Jan 19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Akashvani on 19th January. It will be the 118th episode of the monthly radio programme.   People can submit their ideas and suggestions for the programme through the...

January 16, 2025 9:29 AM January 16, 2025 9:29 AM

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Lakshadweep: Indian Coast Guard rescues 54 passengers from missing boat

In Lakshadweep, a fishing boat carrying several persons including women and children which went missing near Suheli Island, was rescued by an Indian Coast Guard vessel yesterday. The boat had gone from Kavarathi to Suheli island on a pilgrimage. Following a distress call from the Lakshadweep Adminis...

January 16, 2025 6:12 AM January 16, 2025 6:12 AM

Startup India initiative completes 9 years

The government's flagship initiative Startup India has completed nine years today. The scheme is intended to catalyse startup culture and build a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. Our correspondent reports that the Startup India Initiative has rolled ...

January 15, 2025 10:09 PM January 15, 2025 10:09 PM

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Railways to ply over 13k trains during Mahakumbh to facilitate devotees

Indian Railways has operated 137 Kumbh special trains besides 349 regular trains to help devotees reach Prayagraj on the third day of the ongoing Mahakumbh. Indian Railways said it is planning to operate more than thirteen thousand trains during the 46-day-long Mahakumbh for the convenience of devot...

January 15, 2025 10:16 PM January 15, 2025 10:16 PM

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South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested for imposing Martial law

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested today by law enforcement officials. Yoon, who was impeached and charged with insurrection over his short-lived effort to impose martial law last month. It is the first time in South Korean history that a sitting president has been detained...

January 15, 2025 9:54 PM January 15, 2025 9:54 PM

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SC orders for separate toilet facilities in court premises across the country

The Supreme Court today ordered the construction and availability of separate toilet facilities for males, females, PwD, and transgender persons in all court premises and tribunals across the country. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan said that toilets are not merely a matter of conv...