4.8 magnitude earthquake hits Assam

January 24, 2025 8:39 AM

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4.8 magnitude earthquake hits Assam

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 hit Assam and several northeastern states last night. However, no damage to properties or loss of life was reported. According to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS), the origin time was 00:53 HRS and the epicentre was located in Myanmar at a depth of 106 kilometre...

US Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA Director

January 24, 2025 8:37 AM

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US Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA Director

The United States Senate has voted to confirm former Director of National Intelligence (DNI) John Ratcliffe as the next Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director under President Donald Trump. The Upper Chamber yesterday voted 74-25 to approve the nomination of Mr Ratcliffe, who served as Trump's DN...

Spectacular 3-day drone show to begin at Mahakumbh Mela

January 24, 2025 8:10 AM

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Spectacular 3-day drone show to begin at Mahakumbh Mela

A 3-day spectacular drone show will begin today at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The devotees will witness a special drone show, where the heritage of Sanatan tradition will be showcased through modern technology. The main attraction of this grand drone show will be the spiritual story of Maha Kumbh...

India to deploy 1st human-operated underwater submersible

January 24, 2025 8:55 AM

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India to deploy 1st human-operated underwater submersible

India is gearing up to deploy its first human-operated underwater submersible as part of the Deep Ocean Mission. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the submersible, designed for a depth of up to 500 meters, is expected to launch this year, with plans to ...

Inaugural edition of World Pickleball League to begin in Mumbai

January 24, 2025 8:00 AM

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Inaugural edition of World Pickleball League to begin in Mumbai

The inaugural edition of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) will kick off today at the CCI in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The 10-day-long franchise-based league will feature a total of six teams including Mumbai Pickle Power, Hyderabad Superstars, Pune United, Chennai Superchamps, Dilli Dilwale, and Bengal...

Madhya Pradesh to ban liquor sale at 17 religious sites

January 24, 2025 8:25 AM

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Madhya Pradesh to ban liquor sale at 17 religious sites

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that his government will ban the sale of liquor at 17 religious places in the state. Addressing a function in Narsinghpur district yesterday, he said, liquor will be banned wherever Lord Krishna and Lord Ram have set their foot in Madhya Pradesh. La...

Trump offers business leaders low taxes to manufacture in US

January 24, 2025 7:51 AM

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Trump offers business leaders low taxes to manufacture in US

US President Donald Trump has offered business leaders low taxes if they manufacture their products in the United States. Addressing the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum through video conferencing, Mr Trump also threatened businesses with tariffs if they don't manufacture in US. Mr Trump f...