February 2, 2025 3:59 PM February 2, 2025 3:59 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya flags off inaugural edition of Indian Navy Half Marathon

Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today flagged off the inaugural edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon in New Delhi. Athletes from different age groups and professional backgrounds demonstrated their endurance, determination, and sportsmanship in this event. Over 10,000 participants com...

February 2, 2025 8:00 PM February 2, 2025 8:00 PM

India Beat South Africa By 9 Wickets To Defend U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Title

India has defended their ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup title, beating South Africa by 9 wickets in the final match at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Gongadi Trisha's unbeaten innings of 44 runs helped Niki Prasad led Women in Blue to chase the target of 83 runs in the 12th over. S...

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World Wetlands Day 2025: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future

Today is World Wetlands Day. It is an environmentally related celebration which dates back to the year 1971 when several environmentalists gathered to reaffirm protection and love for wetlands, which are water ecosystems containing plant life and other organisms that bring ecological health in abund...

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BSF in Punjab apprehends two smugglers with consignment of Heroin in Gurdaspur district

In Punjab, the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended two Indian smugglers along with a consignment of Heroin in the border area of Gurdaspur district, last evening. BSF sources said the vigilant troops acted on credible information and launched an operation in which they succeeded. The Heroin, wra...

February 2, 2025 2:04 PM February 2, 2025 2:04 PM

GST revenue records 1.95 lakh crore rupee collection in January

Over 1.95 lakh crore rupees in Gross Goods and Services Tax revenue was collected in month of January 2025, witnessing a growth of 12.3 per cent compared to January 2024. The Central GST collection for the month stood at 36 thousand 77 crore rupees and State GST is at 44,942 crore rupees. The Integr...

February 2, 2025 1:59 PM February 2, 2025 1:59 PM

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President and Prime Minister greet people on occasion of Basant Panchami

The festival of Basant Panchami or Saraswati Puja is being observed today throughout the country. On this occasion, people offer worship to Maa Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom and knowledge. The festival also marks the arrival of spring - a time to celebrate new beginnings and the beauty of nature....

February 2, 2025 1:51 PM February 2, 2025 1:51 PM

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Canada announces 25% retaliatory tariffs on imports from America

In response to tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced 25% tariffs on 155 billion dollars worth of American goods coming into the country. Addressing a press conference in Ottawa today, Mr Trudeau announced imposing a 25% tariff o...