January 14, 2025 1:28 PM

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Kapila-Crasto advance to round of 16; Sindhu to face sung in round of 32

In the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, the Indian pair of  Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the round of 16. They defeated the Taiwan pair of Hsu Ya Ching and Chen Cheng Kuan 8-21, 21-19,  21-17 in the Mixed Doubles round of 32.   In another match, the Indian women's duo o...

January 14, 2025 1:21 PM

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Rajasthan celebrates Makar Sankranti with devotion and festivities

In Rajasthan, the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated with traditional devotion. On this occasion, devotees are taking baths in holy lakes and reservoirs and doing charity since morning. A large number of devotees are taking a holy dip at Pushkar in Ajmer, Kolayat in Bikaner, Galta in Jaipur a...

January 14, 2025 1:13 PM

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India women take on South Korea, Men face Brazil in Kho Kho World Cup 2025

The Indian women's team is set to face South Korea in their opening match of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 this evening at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Led by Priyanka Ingle, the team aims to start their campaign on a victorious note.   Meanwhile, the Indian men's team will compe...

January 14, 2025 12:36 PM

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Palestinian, Israeli officials confirm progress in Indirect negotiations

Palestinian and Israeli officials have confirmed progress in 'Indirect negotiations' between Hamas and Israel in Qatar's Doha,  toward a potential ceasefire agreement.   Hamas reportedly delivered a "positive" response to a draft of the Gaza ceasefire agreement offered by mediators in Doha. &nb...

January 14, 2025 1:01 PM

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Los Angeles Wildfires cause widespread destruction, 25 dead

More than 92,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders and another 89,000 are under evacuation warnings due to the Los Angeles wildfires in the western US.   At least 25 people have died and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across the area. Th...

January 14, 2025 11:57 AM

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Indian stock market opens on a positive note

The Indian stock market opened on a positive note today. NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened higher, Nifty 50 was 114 points or 0.49 per cent higher at 23,200, and the Sensex was 370 points or 0.49 per cent up at 76,700 in early trade.   The rupee rebounded from its lowest-ever level and appreci...

January 14, 2025 11:52 AM

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Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, Uttarayan celebrated across India

Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, and Uttarayan are being celebrated with great fervour across the country today, marking the harvest season and the spirit of gratitude and togetherness.   Makar Sankranti has brought people together to take holy dips in sacred rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna. &nb...

January 14, 2025 11:47 AM

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PM Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu, Uttarayan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted fellow countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu and Uttarayan. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that these festivals will bring success and happiness to everyone's lives. He added that these festivals will further the sp...

January 14, 2025 11:35 AM

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Several trains delayed as dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR

The movement of several trains is affected as dense fog has engulfed the Delhi-NCR region, causing low visibility. According to Indian Railways, as many as 39 Delhi-bound trains have been delayed by up to several hours. These include the Gorakhdham Express, Kaifiyat Express, Duronoto Express, Poorva...