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May 20, 2025 1:07 PM May 20, 2025 1:07 PM

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Eminent Astrophysicist Dr Jayant Narlikar passes away at 86

  Renowned astrophysicist, Dr Jayant Narlikar, passed away this morning at the age of 86 in Pune. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to the departed soul, remarking that with his demise, Indian astronomy has lost one of its most prominent pioneers. He stated that Dr Narlikar illuminated I...

May 20, 2025 1:03 PM May 20, 2025 1:03 PM

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Delhi CM inaugurates Delhi Games 2025 at Talkatora Stadium

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta officially inaugurated the Delhi Games 2025 today at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Delhi Games will play an important role in identifying and nurturing athletes for future national, Commonwealth, and Olympi...

May 20, 2025 12:57 PM May 20, 2025 12:57 PM

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Indian Navy to induct 5th century-inspired stitched ship in Karnataka

The Indian Navy will induct a traditionally built ancient stitched ship at the Naval Base in Karnataka tomorrow. Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will preside over the ceremony as the Chief Guest. The stitched ship is a recreation of a 5th-century ship, inspired by a painting from ...

May 20, 2025 12:52 PM May 20, 2025 12:52 PM

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PM Modi to inaugurate 103 Amrit Bharat Stations from Deshnoke

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 103 Amrit Bharat Stations on Thursday from Deshnoke in Bikaner, Rajasthan. These stations have been upgraded with modern amenities and redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme as city centres, showcasing regional culture and heritage.

May 20, 2025 12:49 PM May 20, 2025 12:49 PM

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India receives WHO certification for elimination of Trachoma as Public Health Problem

India has been awarded the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem by the World Health Organisation (WHO) at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. This recognition is a testament to India’s sustained efforts in disease elimination, preventive healthcare, and commitment ...

May 20, 2025 12:13 PM May 20, 2025 12:13 PM

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India sends humanitarian aid to Afghan refugees as Pak continues mass deportations

India has stepped in with humanitarian aid for thousands of Afghan refugee families, as Pakistan intensifies its mass deportations. According to the Afghan Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, India sent essential food supplies to about 5,000 Afghan families recently forced out of Pakistan. The ai...

May 20, 2025 12:04 PM May 20, 2025 12:04 PM

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SC to hear petitions today challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

The Supreme Court will today hear petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The court is expected to consider interim directions on three key issues - including the power to denotify properties declared as waqf by courts, waqf-by-user and waqf-by-deed. &nbs...

May 20, 2025 11:00 AM May 20, 2025 11:00 AM

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Union Minister Manohar Lal showcases India’s clean energy progress

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal underscored energy security as one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. Leading India’s delegation to the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Brazil, the Minister showcased India’s clean energy achievements. He highlighted India's decade-long progress i...