February 4, 2025 1:39 PM February 4, 2025 1:39 PM

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Mumbai Open Tennis 2025: Ankita Raina advances to pre-quarterfinals

In Mumbai Open Tennis 2025, India's Ankita Raina has advanced to the pre-quarterfinals with a commanding victory over her compatriot Vaishnavi Adkar 6-2, 6-2 in the Women's Singles round of 32 at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. Ankita, the second-ranked Indian tennis player in the Women’s Tenni...

February 4, 2025 12:39 PM February 4, 2025 12:39 PM

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EAM Jaishankar slams selective criticism of terrorism, conflicts

External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar today called out the selective criticism of terrorism and major conflicts around the world. Addressing an event in New Delhi, Dr Jaishankar said that the world is currently witnessing two major conflicts that are often presented as matters of principle but the...

February 4, 2025 12:33 PM February 4, 2025 12:33 PM

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Trump, Netanyahu to discuss extending fragile truce between Israel-Hamas

In US, President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet today in Washington. The talks will focus on extending a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas, which has allowed for the release of hostages.   The leaders will also discuss potential Israel-Saudi Arabia relations and Iran’s...

February 4, 2025 12:34 PM February 4, 2025 12:34 PM

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King of Bhutan takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj

King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj today. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took a holy dip on the occasion.   The King is scheduled to visit Akshayvat and Bade Hanuman Temple. He will also explore the depth of Mahak...

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...