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January 8, 2025 11:23 AM

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18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention begins in Odisha

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention kicked off this morning at Bhubaneswar in Odisha. More than 6,000 Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from about 75 countries are participating in the convention. The Odisha government has made efforts to showcase the State's rich culture and heritage to the deleg...

January 8, 2025 6:36 AM

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V Narayanan appointed as new ISRO chief

The Centre has appointed V Narayanan as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space. Mr Narayanan will assume office on January 14. He will succeed the current ISRO chairman, S Somanath. Mr Narayanan currently serves as the Director of t...

January 7, 2025 9:11 PM

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Digital Personal Data Protection Rules aim to safeguard personal data: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritize India's commitment to citizen-centric governance. Responding to the post by Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Mr Modi said the rules aim to safeguard personal data while driving ...

January 7, 2025 8:50 PM

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Cold Wave, Dense Fog Disrupts Transport in North India; 25 Trains, 50 Flights Delayed

A cold wave has gripped all of North India, with dense fog being witnessed in the mornings. Dense fog conditions are likely to prevail during morning and night hours in some parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Jharkhand during the next 3-4 days. T...