January 16, 2025 9:29 AM

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Lakshadweep: Indian Coast Guard rescues 54 passengers from missing boat

In Lakshadweep, a fishing boat carrying several persons including women and children which went missing near Suheli Island, was rescued by an Indian Coast Guard vessel yesterday. The boat had gone from Kavarathi to Suheli island on a pilgrimage. Following a distress call from the Lakshadweep Adminis...

January 16, 2025 6:12 AM

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Startup India initiative completes 9 years

The government's flagship initiative Startup India has completed nine years today. The scheme is intended to catalyse startup culture and build a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. Our correspondent reports that the Startup India Initiative has rolled ...

January 15, 2025 10:09 PM

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Railways to ply over 13k trains during Mahakumbh to facilitate devotees

Indian Railways has operated 137 Kumbh special trains besides 349 regular trains to help devotees reach Prayagraj on the third day of the ongoing Mahakumbh. Indian Railways said it is planning to operate more than thirteen thousand trains during the 46-day-long Mahakumbh for the convenience of devot...

January 15, 2025 10:16 PM

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South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested for imposing Martial law

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested today by law enforcement officials. Yoon, who was impeached and charged with insurrection over his short-lived effort to impose martial law last month. It is the first time in South Korean history that a sitting president has been detained...

January 15, 2025 9:54 PM

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SC orders for separate toilet facilities in court premises across the country

The Supreme Court today ordered the construction and availability of separate toilet facilities for males, females, PwD, and transgender persons in all court premises and tribunals across the country. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan said that toilets are not merely a matter of conv...

January 15, 2025 9:51 PM

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Israel intensifies attack on Gaza, strikes nearly 50 sites

Israeli forces intensified their assault on Gaza, today struck approximately 50 sites. Israeli authorities said the airstrikes targeted militants, weapons storage facilities, underground infrastructure, anti-tank fire positions, and Hamas military structures. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for the Civi...

January 15, 2025 9:42 PM

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North & North-East India to experience dense fog over next two days: IMD forecast

  Dense fog and low visibility engulfed the Delhi-NCR today, affecting flight and rail operations. As many as 44 Delhi-bound trains and several flights have been reported delayed. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense to very dense fog conditions during the night an...

January 15, 2025 9:26 PM

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World Kho Kho: Indian women thrashed Iran with scare of 100-16 

  In the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, the Indian women's team achieved a remarkable victory against Iran with a score of 100-16 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. Iran won the toss and chose to defend at the start, but India quickly gained a significant lead in Turn 1 and maintained their do...

January 15, 2025 9:20 PM

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Union Minister reviews plan for Wheat procurement in Rabi Season

Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi today held a virtual meeting with the Food Ministers of five states to review the preparedness for wheat procurement in the ensuing Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26. These states are Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and...