India women face Ireland in 2nd ODI at Rajkot; lead series 1-0

January 12, 2025 10:53 AM

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India women face Ireland in 2nd ODI at Rajkot; lead series 1-0

In Women's Cricket, India will take on Ireland in the second match of the three One Day International series today at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, in Rajkot, Gujarat. The match will start at 11 am.    Chasing a target of 239 runs in the first ODI, the Women in Blue secured a six-...

16 dead in Los Angeles wildfires, officails warn of worsening conditions

January 12, 2025 12:11 PM

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16 dead in Los Angeles wildfires, officails warn of worsening conditions

In the US, the death toll from the wildfires in Los Angeles rose to 16. Of the fatalities, five were discovered in the Palisades Fire zone, while 11 were from the Eaton Fire zone. The wildfires are currently burning around Los Angeles, with at least four major fires in the region, including the Eato...

Uttarakhand hosts 1st International Pravasi Sammelan in Dehradun

January 12, 2025 11:19 AM

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Uttarakhand hosts 1st International Pravasi Sammelan in Dehradun

The International Pravasi Uttarakhandi Summit will be held in Dehradun today. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will inaugurate the day-long event. Our correspondent reports that more than 60 Pravasi Uttarakhandis from 17 countries have registered to participate in the summit.

Puducherry confirms 1st HMPV case, child fully recovered

January 12, 2025 9:15 AM

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Puducherry confirms 1st HMPV case, child fully recovered

Puducherry Health Department has confirmed that a child recently admitted to a private hospital has tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The test result was received yesterday.   According to a release from the Union Territory Health Department, the child has fully recovered and ha...

Shiv Sena (UBT) to Contest Municipal Elections Independently

January 12, 2025 9:01 AM

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Shiv Sena (UBT) to Contest Municipal Elections Independently

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut has announced that the party will contest local body elections, including those for the municipal corporations of Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and Nagpur, independently. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Mr  Raut explained that the party needed to assess its streng...

Mahakumbh in Prayagraj begins tomorrow on Paush Poornima with first Amrit Snan

January 12, 2025 8:55 AM

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Mahakumbh in Prayagraj begins tomorrow on Paush Poornima with first Amrit Snan

The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj will begin tomorrow on Paush Poornima with the first Amrit Snan. All preparations have been completed for the grand event. Our correspondent reports that for Mahakumbh, dense forests have been developed at various locations across Prayagraj, to ensure pure air and a health...

India Joins UN Panel to Shape Global Big Data Standards for Official Statistics

January 12, 2025 8:37 AM

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India Joins UN Panel to Shape Global Big Data Standards for Official Statistics

India has joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. As part of the committee, India will contribute to shaping global standards and practices in harnessing big data and data science for official statistical purposes. In a statement, the Ministry of Stat...