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February 5, 2025 5:22 PM

Prime Minister Modi recalls his interactions with late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sadness over the demise of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that Prince Karim Aga Khan was a visionary who dedicated his life to service and spirituality. The Prime Minister added that...

February 5, 2025 5:12 PM

EAM S Jaishankar meets UNGA President

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar today met UNGA President Philemon Yang in New Delhi. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said they discussed various issues on the UN agenda, including the need for reformed multilateralism. He said they also exchanged views on regional, global, and dev...

February 5, 2025 5:08 PM

Domestic market ends in negative terrain

Benchmark domestic equity indices ended today's range-bound session in negative terrain, dragged by Realty, FMCG and Consumer Durables sectors. The 30-share index at Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, slipped 312 points, or 0.4 percent, to close at 78,271. Similarly, the National Stock Exchange Nifty-50...

February 5, 2025 1:52 PM

Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, passes away at 88 in Portugal

The Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, died at 88 in Portugal. He became an imam at age 20. He led the Aga Khan Development Network, improving health, education, and livelihoods in 30 countries. He is well known for building bridges between Muslim societies and the West. Prince Ka...

February 5, 2025 1:35 PM

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai vs Haryana quarterfinal moved to Kolkata’s Eden Gardens

In Cricket, the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal between defending champions Mumbai and Haryana has been moved from Lahli to Kolkata. The match will now be played at Eden Gardens from February 8 to 12. No official reason has been given for the change of venue. Mumbai Cricket Association president Ajinkya N...

February 5, 2025 1:32 PM

Singapore passes new law to safeguard racial harmony, curb foreign interference

Singapore has passed a new law to safeguard racial harmony and protect against foreign interference. The legislation requires race-based groups, such as clan and business associations, to disclose foreign donations and empowers authorities to act against content that threatens racial harmony.  ...

February 5, 2025 1:27 PM

President Trump signs executive order withdrawing US from UNHRC

President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), prohibiting any future funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. President Trump also directed the US to review its participation in the UN’s Educational, Scientific ...

February 5, 2025 2:23 PM

Delhi Polls: Political fate of 699 candidates to be decided

President Droupadi Murmu, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Union Ministers Dr S Jaishankar, and Hardeep Singh Puri, Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi were among the ...

February 5, 2025 2:21 PM

Maha Kumbh: PM Modi takes holy dip at Treveni Sangam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today took a holy dip in Triveni Sangam at Mahakumbh, Prayagraj. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, the Snan at the Sangam is a moment of divine connection. He said, like the crores of others who have taken part in it, he was also filled with a spirit of devotion. Mr ...

February 5, 2025 2:04 PM

Sri Lanka reports nearly 5,000 dengue cases, 2 deaths in Jan

In Sri Lanka, over 5000 dengue cases and two dengue-related deaths have been reported over the month of January. The National Dengue Control Unit reports that 5459 dengue cases have been recorded and it has identified 16 high-risk dengue zones across the country. The highest number of cases, 44.7 pe...