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May 18, 2025 8:00 PM

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NCC Cadets, Average Age 19, Scale Everest and Hoist Tricolour

The team comprised 10 NCC cadets along with four officers, two junior commissioned officers, one girl cadet instructor and 10 non-commissioned officers. The ten cadets include five boys and five girls. The expedition was flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh from New Delhi on 3rd April. The ...

May 18, 2025 7:42 PM

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IMD Warns of Heavy Rains in South & Northeast, Heat Wave in Rajasthan

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Karnataka, Konkan and Goa and Kerala and adjoining Peninsular India from today till 24 May. Heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is also likely over Northeast India, Sub-Himalayan We...

May 18, 2025 7:28 PM

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India Limits Bangladeshi Imports to Two Ports in Reciprocal Trade Move

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) yesterday announced new port restrictions on the import of certain goods from Bangladesh to India. Sources said land port restrictions imposed by India on select exports from Bangladesh to the Northeast are expected to restore equality in the relations...

May 18, 2025 5:20 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu Expresses Grief Over Hyderabad Fire Tragedy

President Droupadi Murmu has expressed distress at the death of several people, including women and children, in a fire accident in Hyderabad. In her message, President Murmu said her thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. She prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

May 18, 2025 4:21 PM

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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Konkan, Warns of Heavy Rain

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Konkan and the adjoining ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, anticipating widespread rainfall with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places between May 19 and May 25, 2025.   According to the IMD, a low-pressure area is li...

May 18, 2025 4:04 PM

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IIT Delhi Launches ‘Manasvi’ Mentorship to for High-School Girls in STEM

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi today hosted a STEM Mentorship Programme for High School Girls named 'Manasvi' in New Delhi. The programme is a flagship initiative by the Academic Outreach and New Initiatives Office at IIT Delhi and aims to inspire young girls to explore careers in Sc...

May 18, 2025 10:59 AM

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PM Modi greets former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on his birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on his birthday. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, Mr Deve Gowda is widely respected for his statesmanlike approach and passion towards public service.   The Prime Minister said, Mr Deve Gowda's wisdom and insights on...

May 18, 2025 10:53 AM

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President, PM Modi greet Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on his birthday

President Droupadi Murmu and the Prime Minister have greeted Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on his birthday.  In a social media post, President Droupadi Murmu wished him good health and very many years in the service of the nation.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a social media post said, Mr Dhan...