January 30, 2025 9:39 PM

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Pakistan decides to criminalise begging after complaints from foreign countries

Pakistan government has decided to criminalise begging following multiple complaints from foreign countries as thousands of its nationals residing abroad have been caught in illegal activities and begging. This has resulted in a major global embarrassment and visa bans for travellers from the countr...

January 30, 2025 9:32 PM

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India Lights Up India Gate to Mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2025

As the globe is observing World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day today, the country’s iconic India Gate has been illuminated in vibrant hues of purple and orange.   This symbolic act is part of a global movement to light up iconic landmarks across the world to raise awareness about Neglec...

January 30, 2025 7:58 PM

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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of 474 deaths of homeless in Delhi winters

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of the reported death of 474 homeless persons within a span of 56 days during this winter season in Delhi. The Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Delhi Police Commissioner, calling for a detailed report on t...

January 30, 2025 7:50 PM

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Rashtriya Dogri Kavi Sammelan organized in Jammu

As part of the 76th Republic Day celebrations, the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages today organized a grand Rashtriya Dogri Kavi Sammelan at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the broader objective of the Sammelan is to foster a spirit of int...

January 30, 2025 7:46 PM

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Republic Day Parade 2025: Best Marching Contingents and Tableaux honoured

Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth today presented awards to the best Marching Contingents and Tableaux of the Republic Day Parade 2025 at Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in Delhi.   Mr Seth also conferred special prizes to CPWD Tableau and artists of cultural performance, along with six memen...

January 30, 2025 7:14 PM

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Parliament’s Budget session to begin on Jan 31

The Budget session of Parliament will begin tomorrow. The session will begin with the address of President Droupadi Murmu to a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.          Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey when both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will assemb...

January 30, 2025 7:54 PM

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Washington DC Plane Crash: At least 28 bodies recovered from Potomac River

In the US, at least 28 bodies have been recovered from the freezing-cold Potomac River in Washington DC following a mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter. The collision occurred as the passenger jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, was approa...

January 30, 2025 8:04 PM

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Eight more hostages released from captivity in Gaza

Eight more hostages including three Israeli and five Thai nationals were released from captivity in Gaza in the third round of hostage-prisoner swap under a ceasefire agreement between Palestinian groups and Israel aimed at de-escalating the conflict in the region. 20-year-old Israeli soldier Agam B...