Indian women wrestlers shine at U17 World Championships with 5 medals

August 1, 2025 7:38 AM

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Indian women wrestlers shine at U17 World Championships with 5 medals

Indian women wrestlers delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 U17 World Wrestling Championships in Athens yesterday, securing a total of five medals, including two gold, two silver, and one bronze.   The historic campaign was kick-started by Rachana, who made headlines by winning India...

5th Test: Karun Nair’s unbeaten half-century takes India to 204/6 at stumps

August 1, 2025 7:08 AM

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5th Test: Karun Nair’s unbeaten half-century takes India to 204/6 at stumps

In Cricket, Karun Nair scored a crucial half-century to help India reach 204 for 6 at stumps on Day 1 of the final Test against England at the Kennington Oval in London yesterday. This was Nair’s first fifty outside India since his famous triple century against England in 2016.   Sai Sudharsan ...

EVMs tamper-proof, no VVPAT mismatch in Maharashtra polls: ECI

August 1, 2025 7:04 AM

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EVMs tamper-proof, no VVPAT mismatch in Maharashtra polls: ECI

The Election Commission has reiterated that electronic voting machines, EVMs, are tamper-proof. It said that no mismatch was found in the count of VVPAT slips during the Maharashtra Assembly elections held last year. The poll body informed that, based on the applications received from 10 candidates,...

US President Trump grants Mexico 90-day tariff extension

August 1, 2025 6:57 AM

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US President Trump grants Mexico 90-day tariff extension

US President Donald Trump has given Mexico a 90-day extension to avoid a 30 per cent tariff on most non-automotive and non-metal goods, allowing more time to negotiate a broader trade deal. This came after a call between Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who confirmed the delay on socia...

Sikkim becomes 1st state to launch Sabbatical Leave scheme for govt staff

August 1, 2025 6:53 AM

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Sikkim becomes 1st state to launch Sabbatical Leave scheme for govt staff

In a trailblazing reform that marks Sikkim as the first state in the country to introduce a formal Sabbatical Leave scheme, the government has empowered its workforce, especially the youth, with a rare opportunity for personal and professional growth. Official sources said that, introduced in August...

Govt debunks fake claim of financial emergency after US tariff

August 1, 2025 6:46 AM

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Govt debunks fake claim of financial emergency after US tariff

The government has debunked the claims made by a Pakistani propaganda account that a financial emergency has been declared in India following a 60 billion dollar market wipeout due to the 25 per cent tariff announced by US President Donald Trump. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau t...

Election Commission holds interaction with JDU delegation

July 31, 2025 9:37 PM

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Election Commission holds interaction with JDU delegation

  Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi today held an interaction with a delegation from Janata Dal (United) in New Delhi. The JDU delegation was led by its General Secretary and Authorised Representative Afaque Ahmed Khan. The...

India, Panama discuss UN matters during delegation-level talks

July 31, 2025 9:35 PM

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India, Panama discuss UN matters during delegation-level talks

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama, Carlos Arturo Hoyos and Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal held delegation level talks in New Delhi. In a social media post, External Affairs Ministry said that both countries had useful discussions on UN matters. India also wished Panama for a productive Presid...