January 3, 2025 6:12 PM January 3, 2025 6:12 PM

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Puducherry Issues Advisory on Scrub Typhus: Urges Vigilance & Preventive Measures

The Puducherry Health Department has issued an advisory urging residents to stay vigilant against scrub typhus, a bacterial infection caused by the bite of infected mites. The disease, prevalent in neighbouring states and more common during winter, is not contagious and spreads only through mite bit...

January 3, 2025 5:35 PM January 3, 2025 5:35 PM

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Vande Bharat sleeper train achieves peak speed of 180 km/h during trials

The Vande Bharat sleeper train has achieved a peak speed of 180 kilometres per hour in its multiple trials in the last three days. The trials will continue till this month. These Vande Bharat sleeper trains are designed with features like automatic doors, ultra-comfortable berths, onboard WiFi, and ...

January 3, 2025 5:17 PM January 3, 2025 5:17 PM

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India Sends Humanitarian Aid to Bolivia to Combat Forest Fires

India has extended humanitarian assistance to Bolivia to support the tackling of forest fires. In a social media post, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said that the consignment consisting of fire fighting gear, first-aid kit, medicines and other utilities has departed for ...

January 3, 2025 5:03 PM January 3, 2025 5:03 PM

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NSE Leads Global IPO Market in 2024, Raising ₹1.67 Lakh Crore with 268 Listings

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has recorded the highest number of IPOs in Asia and the highest equity capital raised in the primary market globally in the calendar year 2024, with 268 successful IPOs across the Mainboard (90) and SME (178) segments, raising Rs. 1.67 lakh crore. In 2024, a total o...

January 3, 2025 4:44 PM January 3, 2025 4:44 PM

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Govt launches revamped portal ‘BAANKNET’ for e-auction of properties

The government today launched the revamped portal ‘BAANKNET’ for the e-auction of properties. The platform consolidates information on e-auction properties from all public sector banks and offers a one-stop destination for buyers and investors to discover a wide range of assets. Launching the portal...

January 3, 2025 4:39 PM January 3, 2025 4:39 PM

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BJP Accuses DMK of Protecting Chennai Sexual Assault Culprit

BJP has alleged that the culprit of the Chennai sexual assault case is a DMK functionary. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, senior BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged that such offenders have the protection of DMK. He said the BJP and NDA in Tamil Nadu are the only parties to hav...

January 3, 2025 8:22 PM January 3, 2025 8:22 PM

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North Central Railway Introduces QR Code Ticketing for Maha Kumbh Devotees

North Central Railway has introduced a new, tech-savvy way for Maha Kumbh attendees to book their train tickets. Railway staff will wear green jackets with QR codes. By scanning the code, passengers can access the UTS app to book unreserved tickets digitally, reducing wait times. This initiative is ...

January 3, 2025 4:55 PM January 3, 2025 4:55 PM

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches several development projects for Assam

In Assam, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, flagged off three trains—the Guwahati-New Lakhimpur Jan Shatabdi Express, the New Bongaigaon-...