Gujarat to Implement Uniform Civil Code, Becomes Second State After Uttarakhand

March 25, 2025 8:56 PM

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Gujarat to Implement Uniform Civil Code, Becomes Second State After Uttarakhand

Gujarat will become the second state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after Uttarakhand. Addressing the state assembly, State Law Minister Rushikesh Patel said this is a step towards ensuring equal justice for all the people of the state and realising the concept of Ek Bharat...

Centre Approves ₹78.44 Cr Projects Honouring Bhagat Singh & Martyrs

March 25, 2025 8:34 PM

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Centre Approves ₹78.44 Cr Projects Honouring Bhagat Singh & Martyrs

The Centre has approved two development projects for Punjab, aimed at honouring the sacrifices of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev at Khatkar Kalan and Hussainiwala in Ferozepur, where the trio was cremated.   Both projects, titled ‘Cultural and Heritage Stretch – A Symbol of Peace ...

3 Maoists Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

March 25, 2025 8:29 PM

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3 Maoists Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

Three Maoists have been killed in an encounter with security forces today in the border area of the Dantewada and Bijapur districts in Chhattisgarh. One of these Maoists has been identified as Sudhir, alias Sudhakar. He was active as a member of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee.   A reward o...

IPL: Match between Punjab Kings & Gujarat Titans is underway

March 25, 2025 9:48 PM

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IPL: Match between Punjab Kings & Gujarat Titans is underway

In the Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket, chasing a target of 244 runs set by Punjab Kings, the Gujarat Titans were 24 for 0 in 3 overs in Ahmedabad a short while ago.   Earlier, put in to bat, Punjab Kings posted 243 runs for the loss of five wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Gujarat Titans...

World Athletics Mandates Cheek Swabs for Gender Testing
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March 25, 2025 8:16 PM

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World Athletics Mandates Cheek Swabs for Gender Testing

The international sports governing body, World Athletics, has approved the introduction of mandatory cheek swabbing to determine an athlete's gender. The organisation's president, Sebastian Coe, said a decision was made to doggedly protect the female category in the sport.   Talking to reporters in ...

Japan Court Orders Unification Church Dissolution Over Allegations

March 25, 2025 7:52 PM

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Japan Court Orders Unification Church Dissolution Over Allegations

In Japan, a court has ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church after a government request spurred by the investigation into the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.   The church, founded in South Korea and nicknamed the “Moonies” after its late founder, Sun Myung Moon, is...

Oil Prices Rise Amid US Tariff Threat on Venezuelan Crude Buyers

March 25, 2025 6:25 PM

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Oil Prices Rise Amid US Tariff Threat on Venezuelan Crude Buyers

Oil prices witnessed an uptick today on expectations of tightening global supply after the US threatened tariffs on countries that buy Venezuelan crude oil and gas. Brent Crude was trading over 0.7 per cent up at 73 dollars and 54 cents per barrel. WTI Crude was also trading over 0.7 per cent up at ...