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January 14, 2025 1:42 PM

Union Minister Piyush Goyal launches National Turmeric Board

Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today virtually inaugurated the National Turmeric Board in New Delhi. In the inaugural session, he said that the board will focus on the welfare of Turmeric farmers, developing superior turmeric varieties, and boosting exports. He said that Turmeric is ...

January 14, 2025 1:32 PM

Australia launches first National Autism Strategy with $42.3 million

The Australian government has launched the first national strategy to improve the lives of people with autism.  The minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth today unveiled the first National Autism Strategy, promising improved inclusion, support and life outcomes for all autistic Australians....

January 14, 2025 1:28 PM

Kapila-Crasto advance to round of 16; Sindhu to face sung in round of 32

In the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, the Indian pair of  Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the round of 16. They defeated the Taiwan pair of Hsu Ya Ching and Chen Cheng Kuan 8-21, 21-19,  21-17 in the Mixed Doubles round of 32.   In another match, the Indian women's d...

January 14, 2025 1:21 PM

Rajasthan celebrates Makar Sankranti with devotion and festivities

In Rajasthan, the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated with traditional devotion. On this occasion, devotees are taking baths in holy lakes and reservoirs and doing charity since morning. A large number of devotees are taking a holy dip at Pushkar in Ajmer, Kolayat in Bikaner, Galta in Jaipur a...

January 14, 2025 1:13 PM

India women take on South Korea, Men face Brazil in Kho Kho World Cup 2025

The Indian women's team is set to face South Korea in their opening match of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 this evening at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Led by Priyanka Ingle, the team aims to start their campaign on a victorious note.   Meanwhile, the Indian men's team will com...

January 14, 2025 12:36 PM

Palestinian, Israeli officials confirm progress in Indirect negotiations

Palestinian and Israeli officials have confirmed progress in 'Indirect negotiations' between Hamas and Israel in Qatar's Doha,  toward a potential ceasefire agreement.   Hamas reportedly delivered a "positive" response to a draft of the Gaza ceasefire agreement offered by mediators in Doha. ...

January 14, 2025 1:01 PM

Los Angeles Wildfires cause widespread destruction, 25 dead

More than 92,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders and another 89,000 are under evacuation warnings due to the Los Angeles wildfires in the western US.   At least 25 people have died and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across the area. ...

January 14, 2025 11:57 AM

Indian stock market opens on a positive note

The Indian stock market opened on a positive note today. NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened higher, Nifty 50 was 114 points or 0.49 per cent higher at 23,200, and the Sensex was 370 points or 0.49 per cent up at 76,700 in early trade.   The rupee rebounded from its lowest-ever level and appre...

January 14, 2025 11:52 AM

Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, Uttarayan celebrated across India

Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, and Uttarayan are being celebrated with great fervour across the country today, marking the harvest season and the spirit of gratitude and togetherness.   Makar Sankranti has brought people together to take holy dips in sacred rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna. ...