February 20, 2025 11:12 AM February 20, 2025 11:12 AM

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US Defense Secretary orders $50 billion budget cut to fund Trump’s priorities

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military services to identify 50 billion dollars in programmes that could be cut next year. This is aimed at redirecting the savings to fund President Donald Trump's priorities. In a statement yesterday, Robert Salesses, Deputy Secretary of Defence,...

February 20, 2025 11:06 AM February 20, 2025 11:06 AM

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WPL 2025: Delhi capitals defeat UP Warriorz by 7 wickets in thrilling chase

In the Women's Premier League (WPL) Cricket, Delhi Capitals defeated UP Warriorz by seven wickets at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara last night. Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to bowl. UP Warriorz rode on opener Kiran Navgire's quick-fire half-century to post 166 for seven in 20 overs. &nbs...

February 20, 2025 10:56 AM February 20, 2025 10:56 AM

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Traffic restrictions in Delhi today for CM’s swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Maidan

Given the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi's Chief Minister to be held today at Ramlila Maidan in the capital, Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory regarding route diversion. According to the advisory, traffic will be restricted on the city's Bahadur-Shah Zafar Marg, ITO to Delhi Gate, Delhi Ga...

February 20, 2025 11:19 AM February 20, 2025 11:19 AM

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Sri Lanka Election Commission agrees to hold long-delayed local govt polls soon

The Sri Lankan Election Commission has agreed to hold the long-delayed Local Government elections at the earliest possible date. General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukti Peramuna (JVP) Tilvin Silva informed the media yesterday after meeting election officials, that some political parties, previously...

February 20, 2025 10:50 AM February 20, 2025 10:50 AM

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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat inaugurates renovated ‘Keshav Kunj’ office in New Delhi

 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat inaugurated the organisation's renovated office named Keshav Kunj at Jhandewalan in New Delhi yesterday. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Mr. Bhagwat said that the office has been transformed to reflect the Sangh's growth and vision. &n...

February 20, 2025 10:45 AM February 20, 2025 10:45 AM

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Uttarakhand FM to present ₹1 lakh crore+ budget focused on welfare, infrastructure

Uttarakhand Finance Minister Premchand Aggarwal will present the state’s annual budget in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon. This year, the budget size is expected to exceed one lakh crore rupees, with a primary focus on women, youth, the underprivileged, farmers, and infrastructure developmen...

February 20, 2025 12:43 PM February 20, 2025 12:43 PM

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Arunachal Pradesh celebrates 39th statehood day with grand event in Itanagar

Arunachal Pradesh is celebrating its 39th statehood day today. The main state celebration will be held at IG Park in the capital city Itanagar. Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik will be the Chief Guest of the event. Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority ...