7-day national mourning in honour of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

December 27, 2024 8:45 AM

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7-day national mourning in honour of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

Government has declared a seven-day state mourning as a mark of respect to the former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. During this period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India and there will be no official entertainment. A state funeral will be accorded to the departed dign...

Coast Guard rescues 9 crew members from sunken vessel

December 26, 2024 9:55 PM

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Coast Guard rescues 9 crew members from sunken vessel

Indian Coast Guard rescued nine Indian crew members from a sunken vessel, MSV Taj Dhare Haram on Thursday. The vessel was located nearly 311 kilometers west of Porbandar, Gujarat, in Pakistan’s Search and Rescue Region. The vessel, which had set sail from Gujarat’s Mundra, was headed to Yemen and wa...

PM Modi says, youth empowerment is biggest focus of government policy

December 26, 2024 9:16 PM

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PM Modi says, youth empowerment is biggest focus of government policy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, the government's biggest focus in policy is empowering the youth. Addressing Veer Baal Diwas at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Thursday, Mr. Modi highlighted that the world looks at India with hope and expectations because of the power of the youth. He stresse...

Delhi-NCR air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category
New Delhi: Dense smog envelops Kartavya Path, affecting visibility as the city experiences high air pollution levels in New Delhi on Thursday, October 24, 2024. (Photo: IANS/Wasim Sarvar)

December 26, 2024 8:56 PM

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Delhi-NCR air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category

The air quality in the National Capital, Delhi, continues to be in the very poor category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 350 as of 8 this evening. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, some areas of the city have almost reached 400 AQI levels. The AQI at Delhi's Vivek Vihar ...

Waves OTT app crosses 1 million downloads in one month

December 26, 2024 8:36 PM

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Waves OTT app crosses 1 million downloads in one month

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared that the Waves OTT app has crossed over one million downloads in a month. In a series of posts on social media on Thursday, Mr. Vaishnaw said this milestone reflects India's unbreakable bond with its cultural roots. He highlighted that In...

PM Modi chairs 45th edition of PRAGATI

December 26, 2024 8:31 PM

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PM Modi chairs 45th edition of PRAGATI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 45th edition of PRAGATI, an information and communication technology-based, multimodal platform for proactive governance and timely implementation, involving the Centre and state governments. During the meeting, Mr. Modi reviewed eight projects, including six...

West Bengal beat Odisha to enter Santosh Trophy semifinals for 52nd time

December 26, 2024 8:12 PM

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West Bengal beat Odisha to enter Santosh Trophy semifinals for 52nd time

In the Santosh Trophy football, West Bengal defeated Odisha 3-1 in the quarterfinal to qualify for the semifinals of the 78th National Championship at Hyderabad's Deccan Arena on Thursday. After Odisha started off brilliantly with Rakesh Oram giving them the lead in the 25th minute, the record 32-ti...