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FIH Pro League: Indian men’s team stuns world champions Germany 1-0

In the FIH Pro Hockey League, the Indian men’s team defeated reigning world champions Germany 1-0 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar last night. The Indian defence, led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh delivered a strong response after they had succumbed to a 4-1 loss to Germany on Tuesday. India’s G...

February 20, 2025 10:32 AM February 20, 2025 10:32 AM

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India showcases labour reforms, e-Shram success at G20 employment meet in South Africa

Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra led the Indian delegation at the first G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under the South African Presidency which began on Tuesday at Port Elizabeth in South Africa. During the meeting, the Secretary highlighted India’s major reforms aimed at job...

February 20, 2025 10:26 AM February 20, 2025 10:26 AM

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Israel to receive bodies of 4 deceased hostages from Gaza

Israel has received the list of the deceased hostages who will be released from Gaza today, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office informed this in a statement yesterday. In a social media post, the PMO said, It has updated the families of the hostages via the representatives of the IDF.   ...

February 20, 2025 10:22 AM February 20, 2025 10:22 AM

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Odisha CM assures Nepal embassy of justice in KIIT student’s alleged suicide

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has assured the Nepal Embassy that justice will be served on the alleged suicide of a girl student from Nepal at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar. Mr Majhi spoke to two envoys of the Nepal embassy yesterday and assured them that peace and normalcy will be resto...

February 20, 2025 12:29 PM February 20, 2025 12:29 PM

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Puducherry govt to accord state honors to organ donors

The Puducherry government has announced that organ donors will be accorded state honours as a mark of respect for their life-saving contributions. Guidelines have been formulated to implement this initiative. The government has directed hospitals to promptly report brain-dead cases to district colle...

February 20, 2025 10:13 AM February 20, 2025 10:13 AM

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New Zealand crush Pakistan by 60 runs in ICC Champions Trophy Opener

In Cricket, the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy kicked off with a bang as New Zealand thrashed defending champions Pakistan by a commanding 60 runs in Karachi last night. Opting to field after winning the toss, Pakistan struggled to contain the Kiwis, who posted a formidable total of 320 f...

February 20, 2025 8:50 AM February 20, 2025 8:50 AM

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9th Asia Economic Dialogue begins in Pune

The 9th Asia Economic Dialogue is being organised today in Pune, Maharashtra. The Asia Economic Dialogue is External Affairs Ministry's annual flagship ‘Track 1.5 Dialogue’ on Geoeconomics. The three-day event is being co-hosted in collaboration with Pune International Centre. The theme of the Dialo...

February 20, 2025 8:46 AM February 20, 2025 8:46 AM

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Israel PM appoints close aide Ron Dermer to lead 2nd stage ceasefire talks with Hamas

An Israeli official said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a close confidant to lead negotiations for the second stage of the ceasefire with Hamas. The US-born Ron Dermer is a Cabinet minister, who is widely seen as Mr Netanyahu's closest adviser. He previously served as Israel's ...

February 20, 2025 8:34 AM February 20, 2025 8:34 AM

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J&K: JKRLM set to organize 3rd edition of SARAS Aajeevika Mela at Kala Kendra

The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) is all set to organize the third edition of SARAS Aajeevika Mela, a vibrant celebration of India’s art, culture, and traditions, from today at Kala Kendra, Jammu. The festival has been organized by the Department of Rural Development and Panchay...