March 2, 2025 7:12 AM

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Lakshadweep, thunderstorms in Northeast

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places over Lakshadweep today. Parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, and Mahe can experience thunderstorms and gusty winds today. According to the weather agency, heat w...

March 2, 2025 7:10 AM

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Fasting month of Ramazan begins across country

The fasting month of Ramazan has begun across the country from today. The worshippers thronged mosques last night, to offer special night prayers called "Traweeh", which will continue throughout the month. Ramazan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated at the culmin...

March 2, 2025 7:00 AM

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Indian-Australian duo clinch Dubai Tennis Championships doubles title

In Tennis, India's Yuki Bhambri and his partner Alexei Popyrin of Australia clinched the doubles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships. The unseeded, Indian-Australian duo defeated the second-seeded pair of Harri Heliovaara of Finland and Great Britain's Henry Patten in the men's doubles summit cl...

March 2, 2025 7:23 AM

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Israel agrees to temporary ceasefire in Gaza during Ramzan, Passover

Israel has agreed to a proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza during the Ramzan and Passover periods. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in a statement this morning said it has agreed to implement the US envoy Steve Witkoff’s idea of a ceasefire extension. The decision comes as the first...

March 2, 2025 7:29 AM

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GST collections jump 9.1% in Feb to ₹1.84 lakh crore

India’s gross Goods and Services Tax, GST, collections jumped 9.1 per cent in February to 1.84 lakh crore rupees in comparison to the same month last year. February marks the 12th consecutive month of over 1.7 lakh crore rupees of collections. As per the data, mop up from Central GST stood at 35,204...

March 2, 2025 6:26 AM

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WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 9 wickets

In the Women's Premier League (WPL) T20 cricket match, Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine wickets at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru last night. With this, Delhi booked their place in the play-offs.   Chasing the target of 148 runs, Delhi Capitals made it look easy as the...

March 2, 2025 6:13 AM

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UK agrees to provide $2.8 billion loan to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London yesterday. During the meeting, the United Kingdom agreed to provide Ukraine with a 2.8 billion US dollar loan. President Zelensky said the loan will enhance Ukraine’s defence capabilities and will be repaid usin...

March 1, 2025 9:32 PM

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Nepal: Swayambhu Festival promotes local art and culture

  The week-long Swayambhu festival organized by Kathmandu Metropolitan ended today. Swayambhu Festival highlighted the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Swayambhu, a UNESCO heritage site in Nepal. It is a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists.   The festival promotes local products,...