Buddha Purnima observed in Bangladesh

May 22, 2024 10:01 PM

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Buddha Purnima observed in Bangladesh

Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the Buddhists, was celebrated on Wednesday across Bangladesh with due religious fervour.  Buddha Purnima falls on Baisakhi Purnima marks Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana on the same day.   Marking the day, the Bangladesh...

IPL Cricket: Eliminator match between RCB and RR underway

May 22, 2024 9:17 PM

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IPL Cricket: Eliminator match between RCB and RR underway

In IPL Cricket, the Eliminator match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and  Rajasthan Royals (RR) is underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. RCB were 144 for 5 in 17 overs, a short while ago. In this match, Virat Kohli broke yet another record as he became the first batter to score...

Severe heatwave grips Rajasthan; Barmer remains hottest at 48 degrees celsius

May 22, 2024 9:57 PM

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Severe heatwave grips Rajasthan; Barmer remains hottest at 48 degrees celsius

Most of the parts of Rajasthan remain in the grip of severe heat waves today. The maximum temperature at many places in the state has increased by 1-2 degrees as compared to yesterday. Barmer was the hottest place, where the maximum temperature recorded was 48 degrees Celsius. Apart from this, day t...

Spain becomes 99th member of International Solar Alliance 

May 22, 2024 9:25 PM

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Spain becomes 99th member of International Solar Alliance 

Spain has become the 99th member of the International Solar Alliance. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Spain handed over the International Solar Alliance Instrument of Ratification, during the meeting of Ambassador José María Ridao Domínguez of Spain with the Head of ...

Heavy rainfall to continue in Kerala: Met Dept

May 22, 2024 8:38 PM

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Heavy rainfall to continue in Kerala: Met Dept

The Met Department predicts heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning to continue in Kerala. A red alert is issued for Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts today. An orange alert is issued in 10 districts and a yellow alert in the remaining two districts. Restrictions, including a night travel ban in...

CDS calls for strengthening India’s cyber defence capabilities

May 22, 2024 8:11 PM

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CDS calls for strengthening India’s cyber defence capabilities

Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan has stressed the need to strengthen India’s cyber defence capabilities.  General Chauhan today attended a programme on Exercise Cyber Suraksha - 2024 in New Delhi. During the programme, he emphasized integration among all stakeholders in the cyber domain ...