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August 12, 2025 11:17 AM August 12, 2025 11:17 AM

Formal inauguration of 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy & Astrophysics to be held in Mumbai

The formal inauguration of the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics will be held in Mumbai today. Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy Dr. Ajay Kumar Mohanty, Former Vice President of the International Astronomical Unio...

August 12, 2025 10:55 AM August 12, 2025 10:55 AM

Ministry of Culture organises Tiranga Bike Rally under Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign in New Delhi

The Ministry of Culture today organised a Tiranga Bike Rally under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in New Delhi. Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, along with Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sanjay Seth, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, led the rally. The rally is part of the...

August 12, 2025 9:33 AM August 12, 2025 9:33 AM

Aadhaar Face Authentication Crosses 200 Crore Transactions Milestone

Aadhaar Face Authentication System has hit a major milestone, crossing 200 crore transactions as of August 10, 2025. The number of transactions doubled from 100 crore to 200 crore in just six months. Speaking on the achievement, the CEO of UIDAI, Bhuvnesh Kumar said, reaching 200 crore Aadhaar Face ...

August 12, 2025 9:22 AM August 12, 2025 9:22 AM

Boosting Biofuels and Green Hydrogen Can Make India an Energy-Exporting Nation: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that India can become an energy-exporting nation if the production and use of biofuels and green hydrogen are increased. Mr Gadkari was speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Bioverse’ initiative in Pune yesterday to mark World Biofuel ...

August 12, 2025 10:30 AM August 12, 2025 10:30 AM

Indian & Australian Army Chiefs Discuss Defence Cooperation, Regional Stability in New Delhi

Chief of the Australian Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart held a discussion with Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi, to enhance bilateral Defence Cooperation and deepen military-to-military engagement for regional stability. Chief of the Australian Army, Lt Gen Simon Stuart, was also...

PM Modi Says, India Is Committed To Early & Peaceful Resolution Of Ukraine-Russia Conflict

August 12, 2025 8:38 AM August 12, 2025 8:38 AM

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PM Modi Says, India Is Committed To Early & Peaceful Resolution Of Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is committed to the early and peaceful resolution of Ukraine - Russia conflict and will make every possible contribution in this regard. Holding a telephonic conversation with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister said India’s cons...

August 12, 2025 8:33 AM August 12, 2025 8:33 AM

India, Sri Lanka Coast Guards Hold 8th High-Level Meeting to Boost Maritime Cooperation

The 8th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) was held in New Delhi yesterday. The discussions centred on strengthening cooperative engagements in the fields of marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement,...

August 12, 2025 8:29 AM August 12, 2025 8:29 AM

Union Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate 2-day All India Speakers Conference on August 24

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate a two-day All India Speakers Conference on 24th of this month at the Delhi Assembly in the national capital. The conference is being organized to commemorate the centenary year of Vitthalbhai Patel assuming the office of Speaker of the Central Legislativ...

Indian Navy to Commission INS Udaygiri & INS Himgiri on 26 August in Visakhapatnam

August 12, 2025 8:27 AM August 12, 2025 8:27 AM

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Indian Navy to Commission INS Udaygiri & INS Himgiri on 26 August in Visakhapatnam

The Indian Navy will commission the two advanced frontline frigates-INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri simultaneously on 26th of this month at Visakhapatnam. In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said that this will be the first time that two major surface combatants from two Indian Shipyards are being ...

August 12, 2025 8:05 AM August 12, 2025 8:05 AM

Weather Forecast Across Country

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh during the next 7 days. Akashvani's correspondent reports that according to IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam...