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Gujarat International Kite Festival begins at Sabarmati Riverfront

Gujarat’s International Kite Festival commenced on 11th January with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurating the event by flying kites at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. The festival, which carries the theme of “Caution and Survival,” has drawn 143 kite flyers from 47 countries, alongside...

January 13, 2025 1:47 PM January 13, 2025 1:47 PM

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Delhi LG rejects AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal’s claims on Shakur Basti land use

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has rejected Aam Aadmi Party Convener Arvind Kejriwal’s allegation that during a recent Delhi Development Authority (DDA) meeting the land use of the Shakur Basti area has been changed. He termed the allegation as baseless saying the DDA has neither chang...

January 13, 2025 1:41 PM January 13, 2025 1:41 PM

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South Korea extends Muan International Airport closure till Jan 19

South Korea has extended the closure of Muan International Airport till Sunday. The airport was closed following the crash of a Jeju Air passenger jet last month. The Transport Ministry said the extended shutdown is essential for the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.   The airp...

January 13, 2025 1:41 PM January 13, 2025 1:41 PM

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India, Bangladesh discuss crime-free border cooperation

India's High Commissioner to Dhaka Pranay Verma and Bangladesh foreign secretary Md. Jashim Uddin today discussed New Delhi's commitment to ensuring a crime-free border and effectively addressing the challenges of smuggling, movements of criminals and trafficking. Verma said, the two countries have ...

January 13, 2025 1:36 PM January 13, 2025 1:36 PM

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Delhi HC questions AAP govt over delay in CAG report on ₹2,026 cr liquor scam

The Delhi High Court has questioned the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government today for the delay in the submission of a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the liquor scam to the Assembly Speaker. The scam led to the arrests of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and senior leade...

January 13, 2025 1:32 PM January 13, 2025 1:32 PM

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Karnataka celebrates Bhogi, Sankranti festivals

Bhogi and Sankranti festivals are celebrated with religious fervour in Karnataka today and tomorrow. As part of Bhogi today, God Indra is worshipped for a good monsoon ahead and Huggi or Kichdi made up of rice, split green gram and spices is prepared. The new harvest is worshipped and a portion of i...

January 13, 2025 1:52 PM January 13, 2025 1:52 PM

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Situation sensitive but stable at northern borders: Army Chief

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that the situation is sensitive but stable at northern borders. He affirmed that the forces are well poised to deal with any adverse situation, and building a robust infrastructure at the border areas is the key priority of the Indian Army.   Briefing...

January 13, 2025 1:17 PM January 13, 2025 1:17 PM

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Assam celebrates harvest festival Magh Bihu

Magh Bihu, the vibrant harvest festival, also known as Bhogali Bihu and Maghor Domahi is being celebrated in Assam.   It is the first festival of the year that brings people of various communities together to enjoy the winter crops and pray for prosperity for the rest of the year.   Today ...