February 4, 2025 5:27 PM February 4, 2025 5:27 PM

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400 Pakistani Hindus & Sikhs’ Mortal Remains Brought to India for Immersion in Ganga

The mortal remains of 400 Pakistani Hindus and Sikhs who died during the past decade have been brought to India through the Attari-Wagah joint check post for their immersion in the Holy Ganga River at Haridwar. These have been lying with concerned families in Pakistan since 2011 for immersion in the...

February 4, 2025 11:10 AM February 4, 2025 11:10 AM

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Govt plans to increase power generation capacity to 874 GW by 2031-32

The Government has said that it is planning to increase installed power generation capacity to 874 GW by 2031-32.   In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Power, Shripad Naik, said that it includes power generated from conventional sources including coal, li...

February 4, 2025 1:41 PM February 4, 2025 1:41 PM

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Punjab govt distributes ₹3,368 cr as pension to 22.68 lakh beneficiaries

Punjab Government has distributed over 3368 crore rupees as pension to 22.68 elderly beneficiaries until December, last year. Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said that there are a total of 34 lakh beneficiaries in the state, including the elderly, divyang persons...

February 4, 2025 10:50 AM February 4, 2025 10:50 AM

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India contributes $37.64 million to UN regular budget for 2025

India has contributed 37.64 million US Dollars to the United Nation's Regular Budget for this year, securing its place among the 35 member states honoured for timely and full payment of their dues. This contribution was made on the 31st of last month.      The spokesperson for UN Secretary-General A...

February 4, 2025 10:44 AM February 4, 2025 10:44 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade in green as US pauses planned tariffs

The domestic benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty were trading in the green today, reflecting gains in Asian markets after the U.S. paused its planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico, alleviating concerns over a global trade war.   The BSE Sensex had gained over 659 points or 0.85 per cent at 77,...

February 4, 2025 8:27 AM February 4, 2025 8:27 AM

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Bart De Wever sworn in as Belgium’s new Prime Minister

In Belgium, Bart De Wever has been sworn in as the country's new prime minister. The oath-taking ceremony took place before King Philippe of Belgium at the Royal Palace yesterday.   De Wever's coalition, consisting of five parties, includes seven francophone ministers and seven Flemish minister...

February 4, 2025 8:23 AM February 4, 2025 8:23 AM

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Shashank Anand appointed as new IG of BSF Jammu Frontier

Haryana Cadre IPS officer Shashank Anand has been appointed as the new Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) for the Jammu Frontier, which covers the International Border from Jammu to Kathua. He takes over from IG D.K. Boora, who led the frontier since October 2021.   Shash...

February 4, 2025 7:46 AM February 4, 2025 7:46 AM

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Tennis: Sumit Nagal advances to pre-quarterfinals of Rosario Challenger

In Tennis, India's Sumit Nagal advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Rosario Challenger in Argentina, last night. The ace Indian tennis star, seeded eight, defeated Renzo Olivo of Argentina in the round of 32. Despite facing a challenging start after losing the first set, Nagal won the match by 5...