President and Prime Minister greet people on occasion of Basant Panchami

February 2, 2025 1:59 PM

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President and Prime Minister greet people on occasion of Basant Panchami

The festival of Basant Panchami or Saraswati Puja is being observed today throughout the country. On this occasion, people offer worship to Maa Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom and knowledge. The festival also marks the arrival of spring - a time to celebrate new beginnings and the beauty of nature....

Canada announces 25% retaliatory tariffs on imports from America
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (File Photo: IANS)

February 2, 2025 1:51 PM

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Canada announces 25% retaliatory tariffs on imports from America

In response to tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced 25% tariffs on 155 billion dollars worth of American goods coming into the country. Addressing a press conference in Ottawa today, Mr Trudeau announced imposing a 25% tariff o...

Railways to operate over 400 Mahakumbh special trains for 3rd amrit snan
Indian Railways.

February 2, 2025 1:37 PM

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Railways to operate over 400 Mahakumbh special trains for 3rd amrit snan

Railways will operate more than 400 Mahakumbh mela special trains from various railway stations in Prayagraj on the occasion of 3rd amrit snan on Basant Panchami. This will provide seamless connectivity and uninterrupted travel for millions of pilgrims. Akashvani correspondent reports that the third...

Finance Minister on Budget 2025 says there is no reduction in public spending on capital expenditure
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a press conference after presenting the Union Budget 2025 in New Delhi on Saturday, February 01, 2025. (Photo: IANS/Prem Nath Pandey)

February 2, 2025 12:41 PM

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Finance Minister on Budget 2025 says there is no reduction in public spending on capital expenditure

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the Union Budget focuses on agriculture, rural prosperity, urban development, and continues to lay emphasis on reforms. Addressing the media in New Delhi yesterday, the Finance Minister said that the Budget says several things about India's path towa...

Bangladeshis feared dead off Libya Coast in attempt to reach Italy illegally

February 2, 2025 12:34 PM

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Bangladeshis feared dead off Libya Coast in attempt to reach Italy illegally

The bodies of at least 20 individuals, presumed as Bangladeshi nationals, have been recovered from the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya after a boat carrying illegal migrants capsized while attempting to reach Italy. On Saturday, The Bangladesh foreign ministry said that no identification do...

Dense fog in Delhi affects visibility
New Delhi: A man stands near Yamuna Ghat amid dense fog on a cold winter morning in New Delhi on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. (Photo: IANS/Qamar Sibtain)

February 2, 2025 12:12 PM

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Dense fog in Delhi affects visibility

A layer of dense fog blanketed the national capital this morning affecting visibility in the city. The fog accompanied by cold winds made the early hours quite chilly for residents in Delhi. The India Meteorological Department has forecast dense fog in isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and...