Nepal: Thousands of people take holy dip in ponds & rivers on Maghe Sankranti

January 14, 2025 9:17 PM

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Nepal: Thousands of people take holy dip in ponds & rivers on Maghe Sankranti

Maghe Sankranti is being celebrated throughout Nepal today. It is observed by taking a holy dip in rivers and ponds and savouring delicacies like ghee, yam, khichadi, and sweet haku. On this day, sunlight moves from the Tropic of Capricorn towards the Tropic of Cancer, and the days get longer and ni...

Oil Prices Dip Slightly

January 14, 2025 6:42 PM

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Oil Prices Dip Slightly

Oil prices fell slightly today, retreating from their recent gains. Brent Crude was trading at 80 dollars and 75 cents per barrel declining over 0.3 percent. WTI Crude also fell over 0.3 percent to trade at around 78 dollars and 56 cents per barrel, according to the latest reports.

9th Tri-Services Armed Forces Veterans Day Celebrated in Leh

January 14, 2025 6:31 PM

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9th Tri-Services Armed Forces Veterans Day Celebrated in Leh

The 9th ‘Tri-Services Armed Forces Veterans Day’ was celebrated by the Indian Army at Leh on 14 January 2025 in a grand function befitting the valour and sacrifices of the veterans. Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla, and senior v...

BJP Questions AAP Over Link to Delhi School Bomb Threat; AAP Denies Allegations

January 14, 2025 6:26 PM

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BJP Questions AAP Over Link to Delhi School Bomb Threat; AAP Denies Allegations

BJP today questioned the Aam Aadmi Party after Delhi Police linked the family of a student apprehended in the Delhi School bomb threat to a politically affiliated NGO. Briefing media in New Delhi, party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said, as per the Delhi police investigation, the threat call origi...

Ukraine Launches massive Drone & Missile Strikes on Russia

January 14, 2025 6:34 PM

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Ukraine Launches massive Drone & Missile Strikes on Russia

Ukraine carried out massive drone and missile strikes on several regions of Russia overnight. The attack damaged at least two factories and forced schools to close in a major southern Russian city. According to media reports, Russian forces had downed more than 200 Ukrainian drones and five U.S.-mad...

Future Minerals Forum Opens in Riyadh

January 14, 2025 5:00 PM

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Future Minerals Forum Opens in Riyadh

The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2025 commenced today in Riyadh, bringing together representatives from the mining industry from over 85 countries to address critical challenges in the mineral sector. Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, joined ministers and officials from more than 50 n...