Over 1.8 million pilgrims gather in Mina as annual Hajj begins

June 4, 2025 12:37 PM

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Over 1.8 million pilgrims gather in Mina as annual Hajj begins

About 1.8 million pilgrims from across the world, including India, are converging at Mina in Saudi Arabia as the annual five-day Hajj pilgrimage began today. The pilgrims began their journey from the holy city of Mecca to assemble in the tent-city of Mina. They will spend the night there and move to...

Delhi Police unearths pan-India cybercrime syndicate in banking frauds

June 4, 2025 9:26 AM

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Delhi Police unearths pan-India cybercrime syndicate in banking frauds

Delhi Police has unearthed a pan-India cybercrime syndicate involved in large-scale banking frauds and arrested 15 persons in the case. The network operated through multiple verticals, including fake loan call centres and a meticulously orchestrated sextortion racket.   Addressing the media in ...

President Murmu promulgates Ladakh Official Languages Regulation 2025

June 4, 2025 8:34 AM

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President Murmu promulgates Ladakh Official Languages Regulation 2025

President Droupadi Murmu has promulgated The Ladakh Official Languages Regulation 2025, and this regulation has extended to the entire Union Territory. The Ministry of Law and Justice notified this regulation yesterday and recognised English, Hindi, Urdu, Bhoti and Purgi as official languages to be ...

IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in several states

June 4, 2025 8:12 AM

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IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in several states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert over Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Western Madhya Pradesh today due to very heavy rainfall. According to IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall conditions will continue over the Northeastern states today and decrease from tomorrow....

Lee Jae-myung elected as South Korea’s President

June 4, 2025 12:28 PM

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Lee Jae-myung elected as South Korea’s President

Liberal Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as the 21st President of South Korea today. He will serve a five-year term. South Korea's National Election Commission held a meeting this morning and confirmed Lee's win in the presidential polls held yesterday. His nearest rival was Kim Mo...

India appreciates UK’s expression of solidarity in fight against terrorism

June 4, 2025 7:47 AM

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India appreciates UK’s expression of solidarity in fight against terrorism

India has appreciated the UK government's expression of solidarity and support in its fight against terrorism. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveyed New Delhi's appreciation during his meeting with the Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Oliver Robbins, y...

Norway Chess: Nakamura halts Gukesh’s surge with crucial win

June 4, 2025 7:40 AM

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Norway Chess: Nakamura halts Gukesh’s surge with crucial win

At the Norway Chess 2025, Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi got back to winning ways in Round 8 as he defeated American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana in an intense time scramble last night. Arjun, who was playing with White pieces, managed a critical win by turning a borderline lost position into a wi...