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Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket after Champions Trophy semifinal exit

Australian cricket legend Steve Smith has officially announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs), marking the end of an illustrious 14-year career in the 50-over format. He will continue to be available for Test and T20I selection.   Smith's decision came just after Australia’s ...

March 5, 2025 1:11 PM March 5, 2025 1:11 PM

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Lenten period begins as Christians observe Ash Wednesday in Puducherry

The Lenten period for Christians began today with Ash Wednesday marking the start. Special masses were held at several churches in Puducherry. Devotees participated in the tradition of receiving ashes, symbolizing repentance. At the renowned Sacred Heart of Jesus Basilica, Father Pichaimuthu led the...

March 5, 2025 1:15 PM March 5, 2025 1:15 PM

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Govt launches Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat initiative in New Delhi

Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel today launched the Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj at a National Convention in New Delhi. This initiative is a part of the...

March 5, 2025 12:41 PM March 5, 2025 12:41 PM

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Jharkhand: 3 CRPF jawans injured in IED blast during search operation

In Jharkhand, three CRPF jawans have been severely injured in an IED blast in the Baliba forest area under Jaraikela police station in West Singhbhum district today. All three have been rescued and brought for primary medical treatment. SP Ashutosh Shekhar has confirmed the incident and said the for...

March 5, 2025 12:34 PM March 5, 2025 12:34 PM

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Coal production from captive, commercial mines grows over 32% YoY to 167.36 MT

The total coal production from captive and commercial mines for the financial year 2024-25 has reached over 167 million tonnes as of February this year. This represents an over 32 per cent year-on-year increase compared to the 126 million tonnes during the same period. The Coal Ministry said the Coa...

March 5, 2025 12:43 PM March 5, 2025 12:43 PM

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Chandigarh borders sealed, police deployed to stop farmers’ march

All borders of the Union Territory of Chandigarh have been sealed and a police force has been deployed to stop the march of protesting farmers. Chandigarh Police has made elaborate security arrangements on its border with Punjab to stop farmers from entering the city. Many farmers who were moving to...

March 5, 2025 1:16 PM March 5, 2025 1:16 PM

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5 senior Railway officials transferred after New Delhi Station stampede

Five senior officials including the Delhi Divisional Railway Manager DRM, Additional DRM and Assistant Security Commissioner of the Railway Protection Force have been transferred. This comes in the backdrop of the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.   On the 15th of last month, 18 passen...

March 5, 2025 12:03 PM March 5, 2025 12:03 PM

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Sri Lanka plans 234MW floating solar projects to boost renewable energy

Sri Lanka is considering a floating solar power project with a capacity of 234 megawatts across four reservoirs as part of its renewable energy push. Addressing the Parliament, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said that a feasibility study is underway for a 100MW floating solar plant in the Deduru Oy...