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Kho Kho WC 2025: India’s Men’s team to face Nepal in opening match

The Kho Kho World Cup 2025 will begin at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi today. This inaugural edition backed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), will feature 20 men’s and 19 women’s teams. The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) has named a 15-member squad each for the men’s and w...

January 13, 2025 8:18 AM January 13, 2025 8:18 AM

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Thiruvananthapuram Airport runway closed till March 29

As part of the renovation works at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, the runway will be closed during the daytime. The airport authorities have informed that the surface of the runway will be completely replaced, with re-carpeting work being carried out. The renovation works will commence on...

January 13, 2025 8:08 AM January 13, 2025 8:08 AM

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3rd round of Iran-Europe talks on nuclear issue to resume

The third round of talks between Iran and three European countries is set to resume in Geneva, Switzerland today. The two-day meeting will focus on the nuclear issue. Representatives from the EU will also attend the discussions, involving Iran, Germany, France, and Britain. Earlier, Foreign Ministry...

January 13, 2025 7:55 AM January 13, 2025 7:55 AM

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Punjab celebrates Lohri with ‘Dhiyan Di Lohri’ for girl child empowerment

In Punjab, Lohri, the festival of joy and happiness is being celebrated with mutual brotherhood. Like other parts of the country, the festival will be celebrated with rituals of burning fire and praying for the happiness and prosperity of humankind. The festival marks the conclusion of the chilly mo...

January 13, 2025 1:45 PM January 13, 2025 1:45 PM

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Over 6 million devotees take holy dip in Maha Kumbh

Over six million devotees and pilgrims have taken the holy dip till now as the world’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering Mahakumbh began today in Prayagraj with Amrit Snan on Paush Poornima. Devotees, Pilgrims and Visitors are taking holy dip in various ghats of Triveni Sangam, the confluence...

January 13, 2025 10:40 AM January 13, 2025 10:40 AM

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3-day Makar Sankranti festivities begin in Telangana

In Telangana, three-day Makar Sankranti festivities commenced with people celebrating Bhogi today with traditional fervour and gaiety. Our correspondent reports that the post-harvest festival is being celebrated across the state but predominantly in rural areas as all segments of society celebrate t...

January 13, 2025 1:31 PM January 13, 2025 1:31 PM

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Maharashtra: 6 killed, 10 injured in tempo-truck collision

In Maharashtra, six persons were killed and about 10 others injured after a tempo and truck collided on a flyover at Dwarka Circle in Nashik district yesterday. The incident took place near an Ayyappa temple at 7.30 pm when the tempo traveller carrying 16 passengers was on its way to the CIDCO area ...

January 13, 2025 7:35 AM January 13, 2025 7:35 AM

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5 year-old girl in Puducherry tests positive for HMPV

A five-year-old girl was admitted to Puducherry JIPMER yesterday with symptoms of fever, cough, and a runny nose. According to a release issued by the UT Department of Health and Family Welfare Services, the child has tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Officials confirmed that the gir...

January 13, 2025 7:35 AM January 13, 2025 7:35 AM

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Shreyas Iyer appointed as Punjab Kings captain for IPL 2025

Star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the new captain of Punjab Kings for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Iyer was the second most sought-after player in last year's IPL auctions and was snapped up by PBKS for a staggering 26.75 crore rupees. On getting the r...

January 13, 2025 7:30 AM January 13, 2025 7:30 AM

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VHT 2024-25: Haryana, Karnataka, Vidarbha & Maharashtra reach semi-finals

In Domestic Cricket, Haryana, Karnataka, Vidarbha and Maharashtra have made it to the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. In the quarter-final matches played yesterday, Haryana defeated Gujarat by 2 wickets at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, while Vidarbha crushed out Rajasthan by 9 wic...