January 26, 2025 8:28 AM

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US President Donald Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at government agencies

US President Donald Trump has sacked 17 independent watchdogs from across multiple government agencies. The unprecedented action eliminates a critical oversight component enabling President Trump to fill the posts with his loyalists.   While the termination came into effect immediately, the move vio...

January 26, 2025 7:50 AM

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139 distinguished personalities selected for this year’s Padma Awards

President Droupadi Murmu has approved conferment of 139 Padma Awards for Year 2025. The list comprises seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.   23 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 10 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI and 13 Posthumous...

January 26, 2025 7:51 AM

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Gallantary Awards to 93 Armed Forces & Central Armed Police Forces personnel

President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, including 11 posthumous, on the eve of 76th Republic Day.   These include two Kirti Chakras, including one posthumous, 14 Shaurya Chakras, including three posthumous, one Bar to ...

January 26, 2025 7:23 AM

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PM Modi lauds President Murmu for inspiring address on Republic Day’s eve

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked President Droupadi Murmu for her inspiring address to the nation ahead of Republic Day.   In a social media post, he remarked that the President highlighted many subjects and emphasised the greatness of the Constitution and the need to keep working towards nation...

January 25, 2025 10:33 PM

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T20 Men’s cricket: India win 2nd match by 2 wickets

        In Men’s Cricket, India defeated  England by 2 wickets in the second T20 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Earlier, England set a victory target of 166 runs for India. Sent into bat first, the visitors made 165 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Jos Buttler (c)       was the highest score...