April 14, 2025 12:53 PM

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Maha Vishuba Sankranti and Pana Sankranti mark beginning of Odia New Year

The Odia New Year is being celebrated across Odisha today with much fervour. People from all walks of life rose this morning with devotion, vibrant rituals, and community warmth to celebrate 'Maha Vishuba Sankranti' and 'Pana Sankranti', marking the start of the Odia new year. The festival involves ...

April 14, 2025 12:36 PM

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Punjab: LoP  Bajwa  booked for allegedly spreading misinformation 

  In Punjab, Mohali cybercrime police have booked the Leader of the Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, under couple of sections of the BNS for allegedly spreading misinformation that could compromise national security. Bajwa had allegedly stated during a television interview that 50 bombs/grenades had ...

April 14, 2025 12:15 PM

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Solar Mission launched in Nagaland to accelerate rooftop solar power system

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today launched the Nagaland Solar Mission, aimed at accelerating the adoption of residential rooftop solar power systems across the state. The initiative aligns with the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and seeks to make clean energy more accessible and affordable...

April 14, 2025 11:39 AM

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Earthquake measuring 6.3 strikes south of Fiji

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter Scale struck South of the Fiji Islands early this morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, making the region susceptible to aftershocks. No tsunami warnings have been issued so far. Further...

April 14, 2025 10:17 AM

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Bangladesh celebrates NY ‘Pahela Baisakh’ with enthusiasm and fervour

    The Bangla New Year  ‘Pahela Baisakh’ is being celebrated in Bangladesh with traditional enthusiasm and fervour. The day began with a grand performance by the cultural group Chhayanaut at the ‘Batmool’, the Banyan root,  at the historic Ramana Park in Dhaka. The programme included classical song...

April 14, 2025 8:50 AM

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Kishtwar: Mata Temple shrine opens for pilgrims

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Sacred Shri Machail Mata Temple shrine, nestled in spiritual expanse of Machail Valley in District Kishtwar, was reopened yesterday for the pilgrims on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, heralding the commencement of the annual Yatra season. The religious event also marke...

April 14, 2025 8:05 AM

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Sudan: More than 200 killed in attacks on displacement camps

In Sudan, more than 200 civilians were killed by paramilitaries in a wave of attacks in displacement camps around the city of El Fasher, the last big city still in the hands of the Sudanese army in the Darfur region. The deaths include at least 56 civilians killed by the Rapid Support Forces over tw...

April 14, 2025 11:03 AM

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Belgium police arrest fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi

Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in connection with the Punjab National Bank loan fraud case, has been arrested by the police in Belgium, a report claimed. The 65-year-old was arrested on Saturday at the request of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and is currently in jail. The p...

April 14, 2025 8:16 AM

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FDI in pharma sector crosses 19 cr last fiscal

India's pharmaceuticals and medical devices sector has seen a FDI inflow to the tune of 11,888 crore rupees from April to December in the financial year ended on March 31, 2025. Apart from this, 13 FDI proposals worth 7,246.40 crore rupees for brownfield projects during 2024-25 have been approved, t...