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Mahakumbh in Prayagraj begins tomorrow on Paush Poornima with first Amrit Snan

The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj will begin tomorrow on Paush Poornima with the first Amrit Snan. All preparations have been completed for the grand event. Our correspondent reports that for Mahakumbh, dense forests have been developed at various locations across Prayagraj, to ensure pure air and a health...

January 12, 2025 8:37 AM January 12, 2025 8:37 AM

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India Joins UN Panel to Shape Global Big Data Standards for Official Statistics

India has joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. As part of the committee, India will contribute to shaping global standards and practices in harnessing big data and data science for official statistical purposes. In a statement, the Ministry of Stat...

January 12, 2025 8:29 AM January 12, 2025 8:29 AM

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BJP announces 2nd list of 29 candidates for Delhi Assembly Elections.

BJP has released its second list of 29 candidates for the Delhi Assembly Elections. Former MLA Kapil Mishra has been fielded from Karawal Nagar, Harish Khurana from Moti Nagar, and Priyanka Gautam, who recently joined BJP from Aam Aadmi Party, will contest from Kondli.   Earlier, the Party rele...

January 12, 2025 2:12 PM January 12, 2025 2:12 PM

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PM Modi engages with youth as at Viksit Bharat dialogue 2025 on National Youth Day

On the occasion of National Youth Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi. Mr Modi visited an exhibition and interacted with the young leaders. They are showcasing presentations on their vision for Viksit Bharat to the Prime Mi...

January 11, 2025 9:09 PM January 11, 2025 9:09 PM

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BCCI Announces Squad for T20 Series Against England

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England. The series will begin on the 22nd of this month in Kolkata. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, and Axar Patel has been named as the vice-captain. Mohammed Shami...

January 11, 2025 8:58 PM January 11, 2025 8:58 PM

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Sri Lanka’s Revised Vehicle Import Taxes Set to Raise Prices by 20% Starting February

In Sri Lanka, the government has introduced revised import taxes on vehicles through a special gazette notification, effective February. Excise duties between 200 percent and 300 percent will apply, based on engine cylinder capacities and motor power. Agency sources quoted the President of the Vehic...