Centre Writes To Delhi & NCR State Govts To Postpone Physical Sports Competitions In View Of Air Pollution
New Delhi: Dense smog envelops Kartavya Path, affecting visibility as the city experiences high air pollution levels in New Delhi on Thursday, October 24, 2024. (Photo: IANS/Wasim Sarvar)

November 20, 2025 8:23 AM

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Centre Writes To Delhi & NCR State Govts To Postpone Physical Sports Competitions In View Of Air Pollution

The Commission for Air Quality Management has written to the Delhi government and NCR State governments to postpone physical sports competitions in November and December to safeguard the health of students from Air Pollution.     In a consultative meeting convened yesterday to examine the current ai...

Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy Advance in Australian Open Super 500

November 20, 2025 7:30 AM

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Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy Advance in Australian Open Super 500

In Badminton, Indian shuttlers, Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy reached the second round of men’s singles in the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament at Sydney yesterday. Paris Olympics 2024 semi-finalist Lakshya defeated Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang by a 21-17, 21-13 scoreline to advance to the...

Germany Will Not Reach Defence Spending Target of 3.5% in 2029

November 20, 2025 7:00 AM

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Germany Will Not Reach Defence Spending Target of 3.5% in 2029

Germany will not achieve its own 3.5 per cent defence spending target by 2029. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said that the country ramps up spending in the wake of Russia's war with Ukraine. Germany's defence spending will only be 3.05 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) that year. A NATO su...

PM Modi To Attend 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit In Johannesburg, South Africa

November 20, 2025 6:25 AM

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PM Modi To Attend 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit In Johannesburg, South Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 21st to 23rd to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit. This will be the fourth consecutive G20 Summit held in the Global South.   The External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that at the Summit, the Prime Minis...

56th International Film Festival of India To Begin Today

November 20, 2025 6:17 AM

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56th International Film Festival of India To Begin Today

The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025)  is all set to begin in Goa today. The remarkable event promises to be a grand celebration of global cinema. Over 240 films from 81 countries will be screened during the nine-day mega event.     Japan is featured as the ‘Country of Focus’. Go...

Minister Amit Shah Highlights NCDC’s Role in Empowering Cooperatives

November 19, 2025 10:31 PM

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Minister Amit Shah Highlights NCDC’s Role in Empowering Cooperatives

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has said that National Cooperative Development Corporation-NCDC has emerged as a strong medium for empowering cooperatives and providing them financial assistance. The Minister made these remarks while addressing the 92nd General Council meeting of the NCDC in Ne...

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong Arrives in New Delhi

November 19, 2025 10:29 PM

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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong Arrives in New Delhi

Foreign Affairs Minister of Australia, Penny Wong reached New Delhi this evening on a visit to India. She will co-chair the 16th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar tomorrow. The visit offers an opportunity to build on the various facets of India-Aust...

NITI Aayog Releases Report on Water Budgeting for Aspiration Blocks

November 19, 2025 10:28 PM

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NITI Aayog Releases Report on Water Budgeting for Aspiration Blocks

NITI Aayog today released a report on Water Budgeting in Aspiration Blocks to enhance local water security.The report marks a a significant effort to take forward local water budgeting for effective water management. In a statement, NITI Aayog said that Water Budgeting is a structured approach for e...