February 4, 2025 7:17 AM February 4, 2025 7:17 AM

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SCO Secretary-General arrives in New Delhi for 4-day visit

Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Nurlan Yermekbayev has arrived in New Delhi today. In a social media post, External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, the visit underscores the country's commitment to enhancing regional cooperation, security, and trade and economic...

February 4, 2025 7:26 AM February 4, 2025 7:26 AM

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Over 1.8 lakh personnel deployed for smooth conduct of Delhi assembly polls

All arrangements are being made for the smooth conduct of elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly to be held tomorrow. The polling will be held from 7 AM to 6 PM on Wednesday. Over one crore 56 lakh voters will decide the fate of the 699 candidates in the fray. Campaigning came to an end last eve...

February 4, 2025 7:08 AM February 4, 2025 7:08 AM

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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels declare ceasefire in Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo declared a unilateral ceasefire, citing humanitarian concerns. The announcement was made yesterday, following deadly clashes last week between the rebels and Congolese forces, which left hundreds of people dead. The fighting, which saw the rebels seize Goma ...

February 4, 2025 7:31 AM February 4, 2025 7:31 AM

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HM Amit Shah to chair security review meeting on J&K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi today. The meeting is expected to be attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Home Secretary Govind Mohan, and chiefs of central agencies like IB and RAW, along with other senio...

February 4, 2025 6:57 AM February 4, 2025 6:57 AM

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ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC hold North-East United to 2-2 draw

In the Indian Super League (ISL) football, Odisha FC held on for a 2-2 draw against North-East United FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Odisha last evening. An injury-time goal from Isak Vanlalruatfela helped Odisha secure the draw and earn a point.   North-East United opened the scoring with Alaaed...

February 4, 2025 12:41 PM February 4, 2025 12:41 PM

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Sri Lanka celebrates its 77th National Day

Sri Lanka is celebrating its 77th National Day today. The official celebrations were held at Independence Square in Colombo featuring a military parade, cultural performances, and a special address by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The President urged the nation to focus on building a brighter ...

February 4, 2025 7:48 AM February 4, 2025 7:48 AM

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Circulation of ₹2000 notes drops to ₹6,577 crore: RBI

Reserve Bank of India has informed that the total value of 2000 rupee banknotes in circulation dropped to 6,577 crore rupees as of 31st of last month. In a statement, RBI has clarified that 98.15 per cent of the 3.56 lakh crore worth of currency notes in circulation in May 2023 have been returned to...

February 4, 2025 6:30 AM February 4, 2025 6:30 AM

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Delhi Metro to begin operations at 4 am on polling, counting days of assembly elections

Delhi Metro will begin operations at 4:00 AM on all lines from their terminal stations on polling and counting days of the Delhi Assembly Elections to assist staff deployed for election duty. Trains will run every 30 minutes on all lines until 6:00 AM, after which regular services will be available ...

February 3, 2025 10:32 PM February 3, 2025 10:32 PM

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Over 2.33 crore devotees take holy dip at Sangam during Basant Panchami

Over 2.33 crore devotees took a holy dip in the Sangam during the third Amrit Snan on the occasion of Basant Panchami in Mahakumbh, Prayagraj. The Amrit Snan is the most significant and sacred ritual of the Maha Kumbh Mela. The first two Amrit Snans took place on Makar Sankranti and Mauni Amavasya. ...

February 3, 2025 10:28 PM February 3, 2025 10:28 PM

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Rs 41,677 Cr Invested in Telangana Rail Development, 100% Electrification Achieved

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Telangana State has been sanctioned a record budget allocation of 5,337 crore rupees for the year 2025-26. He stated that the annual average budget outlay for the combined Andhra Pradesh State during the years 2009-14 was only 886 crore rupees. The budget alloc...