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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...

February 2, 2025 1:37 PM February 2, 2025 1:37 PM

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Railways to operate over 400 Mahakumbh special trains for 3rd amrit snan

Railways will operate more than 400 Mahakumbh mela special trains from various railway stations in Prayagraj on the occasion of 3rd amrit snan on Basant Panchami. This will provide seamless connectivity and uninterrupted travel for millions of pilgrims. Akashvani correspondent reports that the third...

February 2, 2025 12:41 PM February 2, 2025 12:41 PM

Finance Minister on Budget 2025 says there is no reduction in public spending on capital expenditure

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the Union Budget focuses on agriculture, rural prosperity, urban development, and continues to lay emphasis on reforms. Addressing the media in New Delhi yesterday, the Finance Minister said that the Budget says several things about India's path towa...

February 2, 2025 12:34 PM February 2, 2025 12:34 PM

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Bangladeshis feared dead off Libya Coast in attempt to reach Italy illegally

The bodies of at least 20 individuals, presumed as Bangladeshi nationals, have been recovered from the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya after a boat carrying illegal migrants capsized while attempting to reach Italy. On Saturday, The Bangladesh foreign ministry said that no identification do...

February 2, 2025 12:21 PM February 2, 2025 12:21 PM

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Chhattisgarh: 8 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur district

In Chhattisgarh, eight Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Bijapur district yesterday. According to the police, a joint team of security forces comprising the District Reserve Guard, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) its elite unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action...

February 2, 2025 12:12 PM February 2, 2025 12:12 PM

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Dense fog in Delhi affects visibility

A layer of dense fog blanketed the national capital this morning affecting visibility in the city. The fog accompanied by cold winds made the early hours quite chilly for residents in Delhi. The India Meteorological Department has forecast dense fog in isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and...