January 16, 2025 8:39 AM

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HM Amit Shah to launch fast track immigration system at 7 airports

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the ‘Fast Track Immigration - Trusted Traveller Programme' at Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin and Ahmedabad airports today. This will provide world-class immigration facilities to travellers, making international travel seamless an...

January 16, 2025 8:15 AM

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HIL 2024-25: Bengal Tigers defeat UP Rudras 5-3

In Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers defeated UP Rudras 5-3 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela last night. Gauthier Boccard, Jugraj Singh, Sukhjeet Singh and Abhishek scored for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers while Hardik Singh and Sam Ward struck in the ...

January 16, 2025 8:10 AM

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Gaza war: Israel & Hamas reach ceasefire, hostage release deal

Israel and Hamas have agreed on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following meetings with Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani. The deal is set to begin on Sunday and will last 42 days. Announcing the deal in Doha yesterday, Prime Minister al-Thani said, it will lead to t...

January 16, 2025 8:05 AM

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Kho Kho WC: Indian men power past Peru; women dominate Iran to book QF spot

In the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, both the Indian men's and women's teams showcased exceptional performances to advance to the quarterfinals at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi yesterday. The Indian men's team secured a commanding 70-38 victory against Peru. They dominated right from Turn 1,...

January 16, 2025 7:47 AM

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh interacts with senior Kenyan civil servants

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has interacted with senior civil servants of Kenya headed by Attorney General Ms Dorcas Agik Abuya Oduor. Addressing the gathering, the Minister highlighted that the political and administrative structures have been influenced by the historical ties between Kenya and...

January 16, 2025 8:43 AM

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GRAP IV restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorates

Amid the deteriorating air quality in National Capital Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to impose all actions under Graded Response Action Plans (GRAP) 3 and 4 in Delhi-NCR. According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) data, Delhi has registered an ave...

January 16, 2025 7:36 AM

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PM Modi to share thoughts in 118th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Jan 19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Akashvani on 19th January. It will be the 118th episode of the monthly radio programme.   People can submit their ideas and suggestions for the programme through the...

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 ...