Miscellaneous

August 4, 2025 10:26 AM August 4, 2025 10:26 AM

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Telangana awarded with maximum number of organ donations in the country

Telangana state has held the maximum number of organ donations in the country. The Centre has awarded the state government for the same at an event observing the National Organ Donation Day in Delhi. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda presented the award to representatives of the state's Jeevandan pro...

August 4, 2025 8:39 AM August 4, 2025 8:39 AM

Traditional Holy Mace, Chhari Mubarak to reach Holy Cave, Anantnag by 9th August

The traditional Holy Mace (Chhari Mubarak) will leave from Srinagar towards Anantnag, to reach the Holy Cave by 9th August. On this day, the Yatra will culminate in line with religious traditions coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. Under the leadership of Charri Mubarak Custodian Mahant Deependra Giri, ...

July 21, 2025 10:17 PM July 21, 2025 10:17 PM

Maharashtra govt signs MoU with digital firm to make all services & schemes online

        Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said that digital governance is no longer an option but a necessity. Speaking at the signing of an MoU between the Government of Maharashtra and the digital solutions firm Samagra, the Chief Minister emphasized that all government services a...

July 20, 2025 11:02 AM July 20, 2025 11:02 AM

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International Chess Day: July 20

International Chess Day is being observed today globally. Each year on 20th of July, the global chess community unites to celebrate this day, commemorating the founding of FIDE in 1924. This year, FIDE launched the 'Year of Social Chess', an initiative dedicated to using the game as a tool for inclu...

July 16, 2025 9:11 PM July 16, 2025 9:11 PM

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Mahatma Gandhi’s rare oil portrait sold for more than $200000 

    A rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi has sold for 204,648 dollars at a Bonhams auction in London, far exceeding its estimated value of 64,000-90,000 dollars. Painted in 1931 by British artist Clare Leighton, the work is believed to be the only oil portrait Mahatma Gandhi ever sat for. It was cr...

July 14, 2025 1:01 PM July 14, 2025 1:01 PM

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Veteran Actor B Saroja Devi Passes Away at 87

Veteran actor B Saroja Devi, well known as Abhinaya Saraswati passed away in Bengaluru today at the age of 87.  The iconic actor born on January 7, 1938, debuted as an actress in 1955 with Mahakavi Kalidasa. Spanning over seven decades, her career in the film industry saw her in over 200 films in Ka...

July 13, 2025 8:36 PM July 13, 2025 8:36 PM

IMD issues red alert for heavy rain in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh for next two days

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for the next two days. The IMD also forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over East India till 16th of July. Similar weather conditions are expected over Jammu and Kashmir, L...