April 4, 2025 8:32 AM

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Chaiti Chhath Puja concludes with Pratahkalin Arghya to rising sun

In Bihar, the four-day Chaiti Chhath Puja celebrations concluded this morning with Pratahkalin Arghya or morning oblations to the rising Sun. Devotees across the state offered prayers to the Sun God and Chhati Maiya at different Chhath ghats on the banks of rivers in the deep waist water. Lakhs of d...

April 4, 2025 8:25 AM

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Men’s Sr Hockey Nationals to be played in division-based format

The 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship is set to kick off today at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.  The tournament, which is scheduled to run until the 15th of this month, will follow a new division-based format, similar to the Senior Women’s Championsh...

April 4, 2025 8:19 AM

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PM Modi, former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra discuss India-Thailand cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, in Bangkok. In a social media post, Mr Modi described his meeting with him as delightful. He added that Mr. Shinawatra has extensive experience in matters relating to governance and policy making. The Prime M...

April 4, 2025 8:09 AM

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Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 as Rajya Sabha grants approval

Parliament has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha approving it in the wee hours today. The Upper House cleared the Bill with 128  members voting in favour of it while 95 members voted against the legislation. The Rajya Sabha held a discussion on the Bill for around 12 hours...

April 4, 2025 7:50 AM

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Parliament passes Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill 2025

Parliament has passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 with the Lok Sabha approving it yesterday. Rajya Sabha has already passed the bill. The bill seeks to provide for the protection of interests in aircraft objects. It also seeks to implement the Convention on Internation...

April 4, 2025 8:10 AM

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Parliament adopts statutory resolution confirming President’s rule in Manipur

Parliament has adopted a Statutory Resolution confirming the imposition of the President's Rule in Manipur, with the Rajya Sabah giving its nod early this morning. The Statutory Resolution is related to the Proclamation issued by the President on the 13th of February this year under Article 356(1) o...

April 4, 2025 6:36 AM

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IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs

In IPL Cricket, the Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Chasing a victory target of 201 runs set by Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad were all out for 120 runs in 16.4 overs. For Sunrisers Hyderabad, three top order batsmen--Travis H...