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February 15, 2025
More than 5.1 million pilgrims and 200 thousand Kalpavasis visit Maha Kumbh
More than 5.1 million pilgrims and over 200 thousand Kalpavasis visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela on Friday noon being held in Prayagraj, as per official data.
![More than 5.1 million pilgrims and 200 thousand Kalpavasis visit Maha Kumbh More than 5.1 million pilgrims and 200 thousand Kalpavasis visit Maha Kumbh](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/JQMU0FYe91739575503076/MORE-THAN-51-MILLION-PILGRIMS-AND-200-THOUSAND-KALPAVASIS-VISIT-MAHA-KUMBH.jpg)
2 mins
Crown LNG and IGX Sign MoU to Boost Gas Market in Southern India
Crown LNG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crown LNG Holdings Limited, and Indian Gas Exchange Limited (IGX), India’s authorised natural gas trading platform, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand and enhance the natural gas ecosystem in Southern India.
![Crown LNG and IGX Sign MoU to Boost Gas Market in Southern India Crown LNG and IGX Sign MoU to Boost Gas Market in Southern India](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/mwxPyrtN11739575458996/CROWN-LNG-AND-IGX-SIGN-MOU-TO-BOOST-GAS-MARKET-IN-SOUTHERN-INDIA.jpg)
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Sanitation workers at Maha Kumbh Mela clean ghats of Triveni Sangam
Sanitation workers at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela being held in Prayagraj cleaned the ghats of the sacred Triveni Sangam on Friday. Visuals from Ram Ghat showed the workers cleaning the rivers with the help of nets.
![Sanitation workers at Maha Kumbh Mela clean ghats of Triveni Sangam Sanitation workers at Maha Kumbh Mela clean ghats of Triveni Sangam](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/5DzRq048Y1739575572811/SANITATION-WORKERS-AT-MAHA-KUMBH-MELA-CLEAN-GHATS-OF-TRIVENI-SANGAM.jpg)
2 mins
PANICKY CUSTOMERS FLOCK TO NEW INDIA COOPERATIVE BANK BRANCHES AFTER RBI RESTRICTIONS
Customers rushed to New India Co-operative Bank branches after the RBI imposed restrictions on withdrawals.
4 mins
Air Arabia reports record AED 1.6 bn profit in 2024
Air Arabia today announced its financial and operational results for the full year ending December 31, 2024. The airline posted a record pre-tax net profit of AED 1.6 billion, reflecting a 4 per cent increase compared to AED 1.5 billion in 2023.
![Air Arabia reports record AED 1.6 bn profit in 2024 Air Arabia reports record AED 1.6 bn profit in 2024](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/cPRj839Qk1739575300030/AIR-ARABIA-REPORTS-RECORD-AED-16-BN-PROFIT-IN-2024.jpg)
1 min
Anne Hathaway Recalls Working in 'Valentine's Day'
Anne Hathaway recently revealed that the Southern drawl she used for her character in the 2010 romantic comedy Valentine’s Day was her own creative choice.
1 min
Vishal Dadlani Suffers Minor Accident, Postpones Pune Concert
Music composer-singer Vishal Dadlani recently met with an accident.
1 min
President Murmu attends women's conference, encourages big dreams
Sometimes the cultural norms of a society make it difficult for women to speak openly about their emotional wellbeing. Mental wellness is fundamental to the ability of any woman to lead a meaningful life and contribute to the family, society, and the world.”
![President Murmu attends women's conference, encourages big dreams President Murmu attends women's conference, encourages big dreams](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/CwRUmF2TLjwDQjbinrksys/PRESIDENT-MURMU-ATTENDS-WOMENS-CONFERENCE-ENCOURAGES-BIG-DREAMS.jpg)
2 mins
IIT Kanpur Develops Solar Dehydration Tech to Aid Farmers
In a ground-breaking step towards reducing post-harvest losses and increasing farmers' income, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur's Ranjit Singh Rozi Shiksha Kendra has developed an innovative solar dehydration technique to enhance the value of farm produce, officials said.
1 min
Vivek Ramaswamy Calls PM Modi "Thoughtful" and "Knowledgeable"
Vivek Ramaswamy praised PM Modi as \"thoughtful\" and \"knowledgeable\" after their Washington DC meeting.
2 mins
Hardeep Puri Reaffirms Commitment to Attract Energy Investors
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reaffirmed India's commitment to a stable, growth-oriented energy market to attract global investors.
![Hardeep Puri Reaffirms Commitment to Attract Energy Investors Hardeep Puri Reaffirms Commitment to Attract Energy Investors](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/puDlFA89a9MFKe4kBhVsys/HARDEEP-PURI-REAFFIRMS-COMMITMENT-TO-ATTRACT-ENERGY-INVESTORS.jpg)
1 min
India cements its position as energy leader at IEW 2025
On the closing day of the third edition of India Energy Week 2025, petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Puri spoke about the success of the showpiece energy event, highlighting its unprecedented participant and exhibitor numbers and technical paper submissions.
![India cements its position as energy leader at IEW 2025 India cements its position as energy leader at IEW 2025](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/Af1ue7uqhTh75BMReWQsys/INDIA-CEMENTS-ITS-POSITION-AS-ENERGY-LEADER-AT-IEW-2025.jpg)
2 mins
To Win Tournaments, Learn to Play Without Bumrah: Harbhajan Singh
Former spinner Harbhajan Singh weighed in on the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and identified the moment where \"favourites\" India would miss his on-field presence the most in the upcoming Champions Trophy.
![To Win Tournaments, Learn to Play Without Bumrah: Harbhajan Singh To Win Tournaments, Learn to Play Without Bumrah: Harbhajan Singh](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/2qzlkA17Ez0pJWRc68usys/TO-WIN-TOURNAMENTS-LEARN-TO-PLAY-WITHOUT-BUMRAH-HARBHAJAN-SINGH.jpg)
1 min
Flipkart boosts digital inclusion for Rural women entrepreneurs
Flipkart, India's home-grown e-commerce marketplace, is enabling small businesses, rural entrepreneurs, and women-led enterprises to thrive in the digital economy through dedicated interventions.
![Flipkart boosts digital inclusion for Rural women entrepreneurs Flipkart boosts digital inclusion for Rural women entrepreneurs](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/j90LDiIrEzm14KxPwB4sys/FLIPKART-BOOSTS-DIGITAL-INCLUSION-FOR-RURAL-WOMEN-ENTREPRENEURS.jpg)
2 mins
Ultra Play OTT's Valentine's Day TVC brings romance, drama & filmy fun
There's something magical about \"Purana Pyaar\"—the kind of love that lingers across lifetimes, just like our favourite Bollywood films.
2 mins
Indian Shares Log Weekly Losses Over Trump's Tariff Reciprocity Plans
Failing to maintain the morning session gains, Indian stock indices closed Friday's session and the week in red.
2 mins
India cements its position as leader
On the final day of the third edition of India Energy Week 2025, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Puri highlighted the event's success, which exceeded expectations in terms of participation, exhibitor numbers, and technical paper submissions.
1 min
Tata Group Chairman conferred with UK Knighthood
He joined the Board of Tata Sons in October 2016 and was appointed Chairman in January 2017
2 mins
Scaling solar-based technologies can transform agricultural productivity
Experts at India Energy Week 2025 emphasized the importance of scaling solar energy solutions to enhance agricultural productivity, reduce costs, and integrate food and energy security.
1 min
Experts stress policy coordination for CGD expansion
Stakeholders in India's City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector convened for a panel discussion at India Energy Week 2025 to explore strategies for expanding and optimizing the CGD network.
1 min
RBI Supersedes New India Cooperative Bank Board, Imposes Restrictions
RBI Appoints Ex-SBI GM Shreekant as Administrator to Oversee Operations
3 mins
Hardeep Puri Emphasises Commitment to Attract Investors
Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Friday reiterated India's dedication to fostering a stable, predictable, and growth-oriented business environment in the energy market.
![Hardeep Puri Emphasises Commitment to Attract Investors Hardeep Puri Emphasises Commitment to Attract Investors](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/KW5DOjJ9osRY8ZDMpHtsys/HARDEEP-PURI-EMPHASISES-COMMITMENT-TO-ATTRACT-INVESTORS.jpg)
1 min
A sweet sonata!: 'Sonny Boy' by Al Pacino
This is an autobiography of my Hero whom I have followed closely since the time I saw the two Godfather films.
![A sweet sonata!: 'Sonny Boy' by Al Pacino A sweet sonata!: 'Sonny Boy' by Al Pacino](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/CnIvQduYzQJwX4yTXQesys/A-SWEET-SONATA-SONNY-BOY-BY-AL-PACINO.jpg)
5 mins
Ajai Raj Sharma Amongst The Most Accomplished Officers
Without doubt, Ajai Raj Sharma, who passed away on Monday, was amongst the most distinguished police officers in the country.
4 mins
COMMONPLACE INSTITUTIONS OFTEN DO BETTER VALUE ADDITION THAN THE ELITE
The excellence of higher education institutions, both in India and internationally, is invariably determined by their reputation and prestige within society, the placement and progression of their students, and the research contributions of their researchers and faculty members, which manifest in publications, patents, and the monetization of intellectual property rights (IPRs).
![COMMONPLACE INSTITUTIONS OFTEN DO BETTER VALUE ADDITION THAN THE ELITE COMMONPLACE INSTITUTIONS OFTEN DO BETTER VALUE ADDITION THAN THE ELITE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/ysVkAoqHadQXUJN7yxVsys/COMMONPLACE-INSTITUTIONS-OFTEN-DO-BETTER-VALUE-ADDITION-THAN-THE-ELITE.jpg)
4 mins
INDIA'S AIR SUPERIORITY GAMBLE
America is gearing up to provide India with one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world, the F-35. This isn't just about selling aircraft; it's about deepening U.S.-India defence ties, reshaping military power in South Asia, and sparking reactions from neighbouring Pakistan, which fears the move could tip the regional balance.
![INDIA'S AIR SUPERIORITY GAMBLE INDIA'S AIR SUPERIORITY GAMBLE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/SGxi3wkYzKaxraAfQfjsys/INDIAS-AIR-SUPERIORITY-GAMBLE.jpg)
5 mins
Centre notifies appointment of Advocate Maneesh Sharma as Rajasthan High Court judge after 3 years of Supreme Court Collegium recommendation
The Central Government has notified the appointment of Advocate Maneesh Sharma as a Judge of the Rajasthan High Court.
1 min
Advocate Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia sworn in as a judge of Delhi High Court
Advocate Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia sworn in as a judge of the Delhi High Court on February 14, 2025.
1 min
Supreme Court: Portion of Section 161 CrPC Statement Used To Contradict Witness Must Be Proved Through Investigating Officer And Marked
The Supreme Court in the case Vinod Kumar versus State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) observed and has set aside the conviction under section 302 of Indian Penal Code, IPC of a man after noting that the trial court failed to follow the proper procedure for contradicting the prosecution witnesses in their cross-examination with their previously recorded Section 161 of Code of Criminal Procedure, Cr.P.C. statements.
1 min
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea of Jayalalithaa's Niece for Return of Properties Confiscated in Disproportionate Assets Case
The Karnataka High Court in the case rejected the appeal of J Deepa's wherein the court observed that there was a clear finding recorded by the Supreme Court that the order of confiscation and other directions have to be adhered to by all concerned, including the LRs(Legal Representatives) of deceased A1(Jayalalithaa).
![Supreme Court Dismisses Plea of Jayalalithaa's Niece for Return of Properties Confiscated in Disproportionate Assets Case Supreme Court Dismisses Plea of Jayalalithaa's Niece for Return of Properties Confiscated in Disproportionate Assets Case](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/vdZi0T3jWuUP82RhACisys/SUPREME-COURT-DISMISSES-PLEA-OF-JAYALALITHAAS-NIECE-FOR-RETURN-OF-PROPERTIES-CONFISCATED-IN-DISPROPORTIONATE-ASSETS-CASE.jpg)
2 mins
Ranveer Allahbadia Approaches Supreme Court Against Multiple FIRs Over Obscenity Allegations
The YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as Beer Biceps, has approached the Supreme Court wherein he seeks relief in respect of the multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) lodged against him in various states for the offence of obscenity over statements made during the 'India Got Latent' show.
1 min
Supreme Court: Money laundering serious offence, courts cannot grant bail casually without considering conditions under Section 45 of PMLA
The Supreme Court in the case The Union Of India Through The Assistant Director Versus Kanhaiya Prasad observed and has set aside the bail granted to the individual accused of committing money laundering after noting that the High Court failed to satisfy the twin conditions stipulated under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, PMLA.
2 mins
Delhi High Court: Misuse of Section 498A of IPC does not mean genuine cases of harassment do not exist
The court stated that complaint seems to suggest that the petitioner refused to take dowry at the time of marriage and the rancour was between the petitioner's family and Respondent No. 2.
![Delhi High Court: Misuse of Section 498A of IPC does not mean genuine cases of harassment do not exist Delhi High Court: Misuse of Section 498A of IPC does not mean genuine cases of harassment do not exist](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/B5DuyLWl9r4sjZDbfpTsys/DELHI-HIGH-COURT-MISUSE-OF-SECTION-498A-OF-IPC-DOES-NOT-MEAN-GENUINE-CASES-OF-HARASSMENT-DO-NOT-EXIST.jpg)
2 mins
Delhiites chose new leadership for change: LG Saxena
Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena Friday said the MCD areas of Delhi would be made as clean and beautiful as NDMC zones while asserting that the transformation in Delhi's leadership will positively impact both the city and its people.
1 min
Tussle for portfolio in BJP as everyone wants their share
Outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday claimed \"internal conflicts\" are happening among BJP MLAs over portfolio allocation as its leaders \"are more focused on maximizing their share of loot\".
![Tussle for portfolio in BJP as everyone wants their share Tussle for portfolio in BJP as everyone wants their share](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/20bCQXyyL4ExcRnRMhbsys/TUSSLE-FOR-PORTFOLIO-IN-BJP-AS-EVERYONE-WANTS-THEIR-SHARE.jpg)
1 min
BJP Govt in Delhi Likely to be Sworn in by Feb 19-20
The new govt will prioritize clean water, improved civic infra, pollution control within the first 100 days.
2 mins
Delhi to face water disruption on Feb 20-21
Parts of Delhi will face water supply disruption from the evening of February 20 to the morning of February 21 due to maintenance work, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) announced.
1 min
BJP MP demands closure of Mohalla Clinics
\"Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi have looted Delhi as Chief Ministers. These are the culprits and are out on the bail,\" Chandoliya claimed.
1 min
BSES Denies Power Cuts, Hits Back at Atishi's Allegations
Amid outgoing Chief Minister Atishi's claims of outages after AAP's departure from power in Delhi, BSES discoms said on Friday that they are ensuring \"reliable, seamless\" supply in their areas.
1 min
Delhi govt formation: BJP awaits Modi's green light
The capital is waiting for its new Chief Minister.
1 min
BJP Seeks Legal Action Against Kejriwal Over 'CMO Delhi' Handle
The BJP has sought Lt Governor VK Saxena's direction to the Delhi government to initiate legal action against former chief minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly \"hijacking\" the official \"CMO Delhi\" handle on social media platform X.
![BJP Seeks Legal Action Against Kejriwal Over 'CMO Delhi' Handle BJP Seeks Legal Action Against Kejriwal Over 'CMO Delhi' Handle](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/bSAukqEIJ13VPae4yAGsys/BJP-SEEKS-LEGAL-ACTION-AGAINST-KEJRIWAL-OVER-CMO-DELHI-HANDLE.jpg)
1 min
YOFBJP UK Inaugurated: A new platform for young Indians abroad to connect, engage, and contribute to India's growth and OFBJP's vision
The Youth Overseas Friends of BJP (YOFBJP) United Kingdom, under Videsh Vibhag, officially launched its platform and website in a grand inauguration ceremony led by Shri Vijay Chauthaiwale ji and Shri Shishir Bajoria ji.
![YOFBJP UK Inaugurated: A new platform for young Indians abroad to connect, engage, and contribute to India's growth and OFBJP's vision YOFBJP UK Inaugurated: A new platform for young Indians abroad to connect, engage, and contribute to India's growth and OFBJP's vision](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/26854/1994733/slLEL2nIsPGG6LpNjXxsys/YOFBJP-UK-INAUGURATED-A-NEW-PLATFORM-FOR-YOUNG-INDIANS-ABROAD-TO-CONNECT-ENGAGE-AND-CONTRIBUTE-TO-INDIAS-GROWTH-AND-OFBJPS-VISION.jpg)
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