October 25, 2024 8:39 AM

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Process of Nominations in full swing for Maharashtra Assembly elections

In Maharashtra, 552 candidates have filed their nominations for Assembly elections so far. Meanwhile, the Indian National Congress declared its first list of candidates for 48 constituencies yesterday. The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) declared a list of 45 candidates. The Maharashtra Na...

October 25, 2024 8:35 AM

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FM urges WB to identify high-priority skilling sectors to generate employment

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged the World Bank to collaborate with countries in identifying high-priority skilling sectors based on data, analysis, and knowledge work, with a focus on generating employment, skill matching, and labour retention. In her intervention at the plenary lunch ...

October 25, 2024 8:08 AM

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US Qatar announce  revival of Gaza ceasefire negotiations

The United States and Qatar have announced the revival of Gaza ceasefire negotiations, marking a potential turning point in diplomatic efforts following the recent death of Hamas’ Yahya Sinwar. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during his eleventh regional visit since the October 7 Hamas attack ...

October 25, 2024 8:03 AM

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Tarun Plus offers loan ranging from 10 to 20 lakhs for entrepreneurs

The Government has increased the loan limit under the Prime Minister Mudra loan scheme from 10 lakhs rupees to 20 lakhs rupees. This decision was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as part of the Union Budget for 2024-2025 in July. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) in a social...

October 25, 2024 7:46 AM

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Sultan of Johor Cup Hockey: Indian Junior Men’s team to take on New Zealand  

In Sultan of Johor Cup Hockey, the Indian Junior Men’s team will take on New Zealand in Johor, Malaysia today. The match will begin at 1:35 PM IST. The match will be the fifth and final game in the round-robin league phase for both teams before the ranking rounds begin. After three consecutive victo...

October 25, 2024 7:44 AM

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TENNIS: Yuki with his French partner to play qrt final of  Swiss Indoors

In Tennis, India's Yuki Bhambri and his French companion Albano Olivetti will face the pair of John William Peers of Australia and Jamie Murray of the United Kingdom in the quarterfinal of the Men's Doubles at the Swiss Indoors today. The match is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST in Basel, Switzerl...

October 25, 2024 11:18 AM

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Wrestling: India bags two medals at  U-23 World Championship

In wrestling, India bagged one Silver and a Bronze at the Under 23 Wrestling World Championship 2024 in Tirana, Albania last night. India's Anjli clinched Silver in the women's 59kg category. She finished in second place after losing to Solimiia Vynnyk of Ukraine in the final.  In Another win for In...

October 25, 2024 7:38 AM

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Sports Ministry invites online applications for Sports Awards 2024

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited applications for Sports Awards 2024. Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for spectacular and outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsper...

October 25, 2024 7:31 AM

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Women’s hockey legend Rani Rampal retires as player

Indian women’s hockey legend Rani Rampal has announced her retirement as player. Rani played 254 international matches and scored 120 goals since making her debut at just 14 years old in 2008 during the Olympic qualifiers in Kazan, becoming the youngest woman to represent India at the senior level i...