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January 14, 2025
16 Million Take Dip in Sangam on Paush Purnima
On Paush Purnima, the first bathing festival of Mahakumbh, about 16 million devotees have taken a dip in the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati by 4 pm on Monday.
2 mins
Dragging your feet: Delhi HC slams govt over auditor's report
The Delhi High Court on Monday criticised the Delhi Government for its delay in addressing the CAG reports, stating, \"The way you have dragged your feet raises doubts about your bona fides.\"
1 min
India summons Bangladeshi diplomat amidst tensions over border issues
India on Monday summoned Bangladesh Acting High Commissioner Md. Nural Islam and formally rejected Dhaka's charge that India was attempting to construct barbed wire fencing at five specific locations along the over 4000-KM long Indo-Bangladeshi border.
1 min
People of India reaffirmed their trust in PM Modi: Ashwini Vaishnaw slams Zuckerberg
Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday expressed \"disappointment\" over a recent claim made by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
1 min
PM Inaugurates J&K's Sonamarg Tunnel, Dedicates It To Nation
India on Monday summoned Bangladesh Acting High Commissioner Md. Nural Islam and formally rejected Dhaka's charge that India was attempting to construct barbed wire fencing at five specific locations along the over 4000-KM long Indo-Bangladeshi border.
1 min
Expired Saline Death Case: CID Probe Ordered
In next three days the agency will have to submit their initial report
1 min
Maipith tiger caged, treated before release
The Royal Bengal Tiger of Maipith in South 24-Parganas playing hide and seek, has finally been captured and caged and released in forest.
1 min
State Schools Attend National Education Conference On Best Practices
As a part of its acclaimed series on celebrating school leadership in 2024-25, a three-day conference was organised by the National Centre for School Leadership and National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration in Delhi and was attended by 57 school heads from across different states and Union Territories of India from 8-10th January at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
2 mins
IIT engineering topper found dead at hostel
In a heart-wrenching incident that has left the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur community in shock, a third-year electrical engineering student, Shaon Malik, was found dead in his hostel room on Sunday.
1 min
PNSUP rallies in Malda demand recognition
The protesters also called for the scrapping of the Waqf Bill and an increase in allowances for clerics
1 min
Pilgrim from Rajasthan gets urgent medical attention
The initiative began on 2 January with the Diamond Harbour constituency
1 min
National seminar explores the 'Scientific and Cultural Dimensions of Indian Rituals and Festivals
A two-day national interdisciplinary seminar, sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), was held on January 10-11, 2025, at Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya.
2 mins
Gangasagar Mela: Holy dip begins amid enhanced facilities, security
The holy dip for Makar Sankranti will begin on Tuesday at 6.58 a.m. and continue until Wednesday morning.
1 min
Makeover for Namkhana and Kakdwip stations
With the country's second largest congregation kicking off, two transit points leading to the Gangasagar venue, including Namkhana and Kakdwip have got a makeover by Sealdah division.
1 min
Pratap Singh Shami, SDG RDSO Visits Braithwaite & Co
Pratap Singh Shami, special director general (vendor development) of the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) along with Sanjay Kumar, CMM (G)/ER, Dr Sunil Kumar Sharma, executive director, QA (mechanical), Kolkata and RDSO team, visited Braithwaite & Co. Limited (BCL), a Miniratna-I CPSE, under the ministry of railways in the first week of January.
1 min
Sealdah division to suspend train run in Dum Dum-Dankuni route from 23 January
Commuters availing local trains in Dum Dum-Dankuni route, might have to tweak their transport options next week.
1 min
'I declare Gangasagar Mela a national fair'
'BJP's hidden agenda is to first capture West Bengal'
2 mins
Young mother's death: PILs in Cal HC seeking CBI probe
The incident of a young mother's death and four other mothers' severe illness after they were allegedly administered with intravenous (IV) fluids of a particular brand after their caesarean operations in the state-run Midnapore Medical College Hospital (MMCH) on Monday reached the High Court (HC).
2 mins
Keel-laying ceremony for new training ship for Indian Coast Guard held
The keel-laying ceremony for a new training ship (Yard 16101) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was conducted at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai on Monday.
1 min
India Now Among Top 25 Global Arms Exporters
Sitharaman said India needs to build tech-savvy forces to protect its digital world
2 mins
Keralite, who sought rescue from Russian mercenary force, dies in warzone in Ukraine
Binil TB, a native of Kerala's Thrissur, who was trapped in a Russian mercenary force since last June and suffered critical gunshot wounds in Ukraine, passed away on Monday.
1 min
Budgam: Kashmir's first upcoming rail city undergoing massive expansions
As the Kashmir Valley is set for rail connectivity with the rest parts of the country through the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project and several new trains, including the New Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat, Budgam is being developed by the railways as a rail city with massive expansions in infrastructure.
1 min
PM Modi to Dedicate Three Naval Ships to the Nation in Mumbai
The commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap
1 min
No troop reduction along LAC during winters: Gen Dwivedi
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi today firmly stated that India will not reduce its troop deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) during the winter months.
1 min
Fraught Aspirations
The H-1B visa programme has long symbolised opportunity for skilled professionals worldwide, particularly Indians, who form the majority of its recipients.
4 mins
Treading on dangerous waters
The words of the late President Ramon Magsaysay might well apply to the fisherfolk adversely affected by a Supreme Court ruling that affirmed a lower court's decision to grant commercial fishing companies access to municipal waters that, under the Fisheries Code, is restricted to small-scale fishers.
2 mins
German divide ~ II
When Merkel stepped down in 2021, she was hailed for saving the European Union but many hold her responsible for having destabilized Germany and the politics of the continent. Gavin Mortimer points out that Merkel primarily is responsible for the resurgence of right-wing and nationalist parties across Europe. 'The AfD as well as Marine Le Pen, Geert Wilders and Giorgia Meloni all owe a debt of gratitude to Angela Merkel'
4 mins
American role in targeting India
Two recent reports emerging in the American media are intended to lower India's image at a time when there is a government change in the US.
4 mins
Mahakumbh embodies India's timeless spiritual heritage, celebrates faith and harmony: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, termed the commencement of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as a very special day for crores of people who cherish Indian values and culture, saying the mega event celebrates faith and harmony.
1 min
Security forces recover arms and ammunition and war-like stores in Manipur
In a series of intelligence-based joint operations, security forces in Manipur recovered 19 weapons, ammunition, and other war-like stores from areas affected by ethnic strife.
1 min
Foreign devotees overwhelmed by Sanatan culture, take a holy dip in Sangam on Paush Purnima
The Mahakumbh-2025 has transcended borders, becoming a global hub of faith and spirituality.
1 min
BPSC protest: 'Go back' slogans greet Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's ongoing Pragati Yatra was disrupted on Monday as a group of students protesting over alleged paper leak and irregularities in the 70th Combined Competitive Exams (Preliminary) conducted by the BPSC tried to stop the chief minister's cavalcade in Samastipur.
1 min
BSF Foils Smuggling Bid in Tripura; 3 Bangladeshis Apprehended
The Border Security Force has successfully thwarted smuggling attempts and apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals in Tripura.
1 min
Omar Heaps Praise on PM Modi, Seeks J&K Statehood's Restoration
Omar Abdullah Said the PM Has Fulfilled Two of the Three Promises He Made During His Visit to Srinagar
2 mins
Assam Coal Mine Tragedy: Hopes Fade for Trapped Miners
Rescue operations for the five miners trapped in a waterlogged abandoned coal quarry in Umrangso, located in Assam's Dima Hasao district, have entered their eighth day, with hopes of their survival fading rapidly.
1 min
Croatia's President Milanović wins another term after defeating ruling party candidate in runoff
Croatia's opposition-backed President Zoran Milanović, a critic of the European Union and NATO, overwhelmingly won reelection for another five-year term on Sunday, defeating a candidate from the ruling conservative party in a runoff vote, official results showed.
1 min
Pakistan: Two killed in fresh mishap in Balochistan; 11 bodies recovered from Sanjdi mine
Rescue efforts continue in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, where another coal mine accident in the Khost area of Harnai district has claimed two lives following the death of 12 miners, last week.
1 min
Progress Made in Talks Over Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Release, Officials Say
U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal hasn't been reached yet, officials said Monday.
1 min
LA Wildfire Death Toll Surges to 24 as Weather Calms a Bit
Firefighters battling the wildfire brace for more rough weather in the days to come
2 mins
Our Aluminum-Ion Graphene battery is a testament to our mission to drive society's shift towards sustainable energy: Sabyasachi Das
Bangalore-based Nordische Energy Systems Pvt Ltd is a new age innovative startup in energy storage technology that was founded in 2022.
4 mins
GJEPC Plans Global Export Hub for Fashion & Costume Jewellery at Singur
Tatas' Nano dream for Singur may have eluded Bengal, but now, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has come up with yet another golden opportunity for the place and the state.
2 mins
Retail inflation rate for December cools down to 4-month low at 5.22 pc
India's retail inflation rate for December eases at 5.22% from 5.48% in November, data from the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said on Monday. The inflation has cooled slightly to a 4-month low.
1 min
Market extends fall for fourth straight session
At close, the Sensex was down 1,048.90 points & Nifty was down 345.55 points
2 mins
India's renewable energy installed capacity spikes nearly 16 per cent
India's total renewable energy installed capacity has reached 209.44 GW as of December 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said on Monday.
1 min
Amorim hails Man United after dramatic triumph in FA Cup
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes his team is beginning to turn a corner after their nerve-wracking FA Cup third-round penalty shootout victory over Arsenal on Sunday.
1 min
ISL: FC Goa face NorthEast United FC, target second spot
The second spot on the Indian Super League (ISL) points table beckons FC Goa as they prepare to lock horns with NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.
2 mins
J-K Arm Wrestling Championship: A Big Hit in the Kashmir Valley
The fifth edition of the Jammu and Kashmir Arm Wrestling State Championship took place in Srinagar at the Sher-e-Kashmir indoor stadium on January 10 and 11, which saw 400 athletes from all over Kashmir participate in the grand event across 40 categories, a release from People's Arm Wrestling Federation India stated.
1 min
Sublime Barcelona Crush Arch-Rivals Real Madrid To Win Spanish Supercup
Catalans outclass reigning European champions 5-2 in battle of Spanish giants to earn domestic bragging rights
2 mins
Litton responds to Champions Trophy snub with BPL century
Veteran Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das, who was dropped from the 15-member ICC Champions Trophy squad, has responded with a century in the Bangladesh Premier League on the same day of his snub from the national side.
1 min
Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag eye good show at India Open
Top Indian stars to make comeback after recovering from injuries
2 mins
Champions Trophy: Nortje, Ngidi return as Proteas name squad
South Africa announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19, with the pace duo of Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi returning to the Temba Bavuma-led squad.
1 min
Gujarat Titans Kickstart Preparations for IPL 2025
Gujarat Titans have commenced their preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a training camp in Surat on Monday, getting together some key players for early preparations.
1 min
Team India star Shreyas Iyer becomes first Indian player to captain three IPL teams
Shreyas Iyer, who led the Kolkata Knight Riders to their second Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2024, has been named as the new Punjab Kings skipper ahead of the upcoming season of the cash-rich league.
2 mins
Services pugilists dominate finals lineup at 8th men's national boxing championships
Abhinash Jamwal's sensational run at the 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship reached new heights as he defeated reigning Welterweight champion and seasoned boxer Shiva Thapa in a thrilling semifinal clash in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
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