Puducherry LG & CM Mourn Pope Francis’ Demise, Call It a Loss to Humanity

April 21, 2025 6:50 PM April 21, 2025 6:50 PM

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Puducherry LG & CM Mourn Pope Francis’ Demise, Call It a Loss to Humanity

The Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister of Puducherry have expressed deep grief over the demise of Pope Francis and conveyed their heartfelt condolences. In his condolence message, Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan noted that the Pope consistently dedicated himself to the service of the people...

Afghanistan Launches Nationwide Polio Drive for 11.6 Million Children

April 21, 2025 6:39 PM April 21, 2025 6:39 PM

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Afghanistan Launches Nationwide Polio Drive for 11.6 Million Children

The Afghan interim government's Ministry of Public Health launched a nationwide campaign today to administer polio vaccines to 11.6 million children under the age of five. The campaign will provide anti-polio drops to children across the country, said Sharafat Zaman Amarkhil, spokesperson for the mi...

Unseasonal Snowfall Devastates Apricot Orchards in Ladakh, Farmers Face Heavy Losses

April 21, 2025 6:34 PM April 21, 2025 6:34 PM

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Unseasonal Snowfall Devastates Apricot Orchards in Ladakh, Farmers Face Heavy Losses

In Ladakh, the picturesque apricot blossoms that brought joy and festivity to Ladakh just days ago have now given way to heartbreak and hardship for local farmers, as unseasonal heavy snowfall and rainfall battered orchards across the Kargil district, causing widespread destruction and economic desp...

Indian Navy Completes Refit of Maldivian Ship Huravee Under ‘MAHASAGAR’ Vision

April 21, 2025 6:59 PM April 21, 2025 6:59 PM

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Indian Navy Completes Refit of Maldivian Ship Huravee Under ‘MAHASAGAR’ Vision

The Indian Navy successfully completed a major refit of the Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, highlighting strong diplomatic and military cooperation between the two countries. The refit was done as part of India's commitment to regional maritime security under t...

EPFO adds 16.1 lakh members in February as employment rises

April 21, 2025 5:10 PM April 21, 2025 5:10 PM

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EPFO adds 16.1 lakh members in February as employment rises

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has registered a net addition of 16 lakh 10 thousand members during February this year. This represents an increase of almost 4 percent in net members compared to February 2024. The Ministry of Labour and Employment attributed this surge in members t...

Nepal requires more than NRP 21 trillion to achieve SDGs by 2030

April 21, 2025 4:45 PM April 21, 2025 4:45 PM

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Nepal requires more than NRP 21 trillion to achieve SDGs by 2030

The National Planning Commission (NPC) has submitted its report to the Finance Ministry on policy and programmatic discussions regarding preparing the upcoming fiscal year's budget. NPC Vice Chairman Prof. Dr Shivaraj Adhikari handed over the report to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bish...

Speeding Jeep Falls into Ditch in MP; 6 Dead, Bride & Groom Among Injured

April 21, 2025 2:58 PM April 21, 2025 2:58 PM

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Speeding Jeep Falls into Ditch in MP; 6 Dead, Bride & Groom Among Injured

In Madhya Pradesh, a speeding jeep collided with a culvert on the Bhopal-Jabalpur road in Raisen district and fell into a 10-foot-deep ditch. Six people travelling in the jeep died in this accident. Three people, including the bride and groom, are seriously injured.   Police conducted a rescue opera...