December 30, 2024 2:04 PM December 30, 2024 2:04 PM

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Punjab and Bihar Police resuce 30 bonded labourers in Punjab

In Punjab, 30 bonded labourers have been rescued by joint teams of Punjab and Bihar Police along with the members of an NGO, Bachapan Bachao Andolan. These include three minor girls and seven women. The victims were forced into bonded labour in a Kapurthala-based potato farm for long hours on meager...

December 30, 2024 10:14 AM December 30, 2024 10:14 AM

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Kerala clinches Senior National Men’s Handball Championship title

Kerala defeated Chandigarh 34-31 to clinch their maiden Senior National Men's Handball Championship title. The tournament final took place yesterday in Changanassery, Kerala. Kerala had reached the final for the first time, edging out Services in the semi-finals, while Chandigarh secured their spot ...

December 30, 2024 8:54 AM December 30, 2024 8:54 AM

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Air quality in Delhi-NCR improves, reaching the moderate category

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has shown a little improvement and registered in the moderate category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 183 at 6 this morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI in some areas of the city has crossed the 200 mark. The AQI at Delhi's Anand...

December 30, 2024 12:55 PM December 30, 2024 12:55 PM

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IMD predicts significant drop in minimum temperatures across North India

North India, including the national capital, will see a chilly New Year as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a significant drop in minimum temperatures across the region in the coming days. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, IMD senior scientist, Dr. Soma Sen Roy said that ...

December 30, 2024 8:21 AM December 30, 2024 8:21 AM

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India to host World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit – WAVES for first time in 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will host the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) for the first time in 2025. In his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, Prime Minister said, a great opportunity is on the way to showcase India’s creative talent to the world. He emphasised the pivot...

December 30, 2024 8:14 AM December 30, 2024 8:14 AM

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Punjab Police busts ISI-backed Narco-terror module and arrests 5 persons

Punjab Police has busted an ISI-backed narco-terror module by arresting five people, including its mastermind. They were also involved in lobbing hand-grenades at two police establishments, recently, in Batala and Gurdaspur. Punjab Police Director General Gaurav Yadav informed that the module was be...

December 30, 2024 8:07 AM December 30, 2024 8:07 AM

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South Korea: Bird strike emerged as a possible factor in plane crash in Muan International Airport

In South Korea plane crash, bird strike has emerged as a possible factor. Officials revealed that air traffic controllers warned the aircraft about bird strike risks minutes before the accident and one of the surviving crew members reportedly mentioned a bird strike after being rescued. However, aut...

December 30, 2024 7:51 AM December 30, 2024 7:51 AM

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EAM S Jaishankar will be on three-day official visit to Qatar from today

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will be on a three-day official visit to Qatar from today. During the visit, he will meet the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. In a statement, the External Affairs Ministry said, the visit wil...

December 30, 2024 7:45 AM December 30, 2024 7:45 AM

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Gujarat today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Gujarat today. Mr Shah will be on a day-long visit to the state to attend the annual function of the Shrimad Rajchandra ashram at Shri Dharampur Tirth in Asura, Gujarat during which he will participate in Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony at Raj Sabhagruh.