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Women’s HIL: Odisha Warriors defeat Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 4-1

In the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL), Odisha Warriors defeated Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 4-1 at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, last night. Michelle Fillet, Yibbi Jansen and Neha Goyal scored for the Odisha Warriors while Udita scored for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers. The Warriors now...

January 20, 2025 8:57 AM January 20, 2025 8:57 AM

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Maharashtra forms committees to address encroachments on forts

Maharashtra government has constituted committees under the chairmanship of district collectors to address and remove encroachments on the forts. Maharashtra Minister for Cultural Affairs Ashish Shelar said that a detailed report aimed at preventing such encroachments will be prepared by the end of ...

January 20, 2025 9:18 AM January 20, 2025 9:18 AM

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EPFO simplifies process of updating personal details

Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has simplified the online process of updating member profiles. The members whose Universal Account Number has already been validated through Aadhaar can update their profile with name, date of birth, gender, nationality, father or mother’s name, date of ...

January 20, 2025 8:04 AM January 20, 2025 8:04 AM

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U19WC: India women begin title defence with 9-wicket win over West Indies

In the second edition of ICC Under 19 Women's Cricket T20 World Cup, defending champions India began their title defence with a commanding 9-wicket win over the West Indies at Bayeumas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. After bowling out the West Indies for just 44, India chased the target in just 4.2 overs. &nbsp...

January 20, 2025 1:54 PM January 20, 2025 1:54 PM

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55th Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum to begin in Switzerland

The 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting will begin today at Davos in Switzerland. During the five-day event, India's model of inclusive growth and digital revolution will be highlighted. The Indian delegation will be spearheaded by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw al...

January 20, 2025 7:56 AM January 20, 2025 7:56 AM

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Delhi polls: 719 candidates in fray on last day of nominations’ withdrawal

Today is the last date for the withdrawal of nominations for the Delhi Assembly elections. A total of 719 candidates are in the fray for 70 seats. The highest number of 23 candidates are in the New Delhi assembly constituency, while the lowest number of five candidates are in Patel Nagar and Kasturb...

January 20, 2025 1:53 PM January 20, 2025 1:53 PM

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First 3 hostages arrive in Israel under Gaza ceasefire agreement

Three Israeli women held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023, were released yesterday in Gaza as part of a new ceasefire agreement. Romi Gonen, 24, Doron Steinbrecher, 31, and British-Israeli national Emily Damari, 28, were transferred to Israeli authorities via the Red Cross after nearly 16 mont...

January 20, 2025 7:17 AM January 20, 2025 7:17 AM

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J&K: Final trial run on Katra-Budgam railway track of USBRL completed

In Jammu and Kashmir, the final trial run on the Katra-Budgam railway track of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) was completed yesterday as the 18-coach trial train started at 8 AM from Katra railway station towards Kashmir. The trial train has reached Budgam and this completes the final...