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January 15, 2025

Rajnath Calls PoK the 'Crown Jewel' of India

Jammu and Kashmir incomplete without PoK, says Defence Minister

2 mins

400 threat mails, teenager & politically linked NGO: Police solve school bomb hoaxes case

The investigation into the bomb threats received by schools across the national capital from the past one year has led Delhi Police to a teenager who sent 400 bomb-related threats, and in the backdrop, a connection of the boy's guardian to an NGO which has links with a political party.

1 min

Need to Develop Warning Systems for Earthquakes, Says PM Modi

Launching 'Mission Mausam' to make India a climate-smart nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stressed the need to work with future requirements in mind, including developing warning systems for natural disasters like earthquakes.

1 min

One Indian killed, another hurt in Russia-Ukraine conflict: MEA

The government on Tuesday confirmed the death of an Indian national from Kerala in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and said it has again raised with Moscow its demand for the early discharge of Indian nationals still serving in the Russian Army.

1 min

Army chief defends replacing iconic ‘1971 Surrender’ painting

In the wake of a controversy over the replacement of the iconic ‘1971 Surrender’ painting at the army chief’s lounge in South Block, General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday defended the decision, stating that the new artwork symbolizes a bridge between India’s past, present, and future.

2 mins

Every nation wants to have good ties with India now: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India has successfully taken its slogan of 'sabka saath, sabka vikas and sabka vishwas' to the world.

2 mins

NHPC's free medical camp

NHPC's regional office in Siliguri, under the guidance of executive director Anil Kumar Dash, organised a free medical camp at Mahananda Barrage Primary School, Fulbari yesterday, as part of its CSR & SD scheme.

1 min

The Importance of 'Poush Nabanna' on Sankranti Day

The traditional Poush Parbon or Nabanna utsab during the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti brings happy tidings to all, of abundance of newly-harvested paddy and crops.

1 min

Over three lakh served at Sebaashray camps in 13 days

More than 3,15,000 plus people had registered at the camps, with Abhishek writing about it

1 min

One killed after factional feud in Malda's Kaliachak

The incident has once again put the spotlight on political factionalism and lawlessness in the state, raising questions about governance and security in the run-up to the elections, Chief whip of the Opposition in the State Assembly, Shankar Ghosh said.

1 min

Devotees take a dip on Makar Sankranti

Thousands of people took a holy dip in river Hooghly on the occasion of Makar Sankranti today.

1 min

Sukanta Sounds 2026 Poll Bugle From Gangasagar

State BJP chief said that Gangasagar fair will be given a national status after party wins in Bengal

2 mins

Defence Secy visits INS Rajali to review operational preparedness

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday visited INS Rajali, the Indian Navy's Naval Air Station, situated near Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu.

1 min

'Centre, UGC destabilising higher education sector'

Kerala CM asked the Centre & UGC to respect the autonomy of universities

2 mins

100 pc Coverage Under Social Schemes for Workers Urged

Cent per cent coverage under social security scheme for all building and other construction workers, and training of construction workers in safety measures were highlighted at the 16th BoCW ‘Monitoring Committee Meeting,’ chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Sumita Dawra, on Tuesday.

1 min

MP CM Interacts With Industrialists

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav confirmed receiving investment proposals worth more than Rs 3 lakh 75 thousand crore for the state through various investment conclaves held in the past and about 84,000 jobs are expected to be generated through them.

1 min

Rahul to visit Patna on 18 Jan on 'Save Constitution' mission

Extending his mission 'Save Constitution' to Bihar, former president of the Congress Party Rahul Gandhi will visit Patna on 18 January.

1 min

Kumbhalgarh Attracts Investment Proposals of ₹1,000 Cr at Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit

The 15th-century historic fort town of Kumbhalgarh, renowned as the birthplace of Maharana Pratap and a refuge for the rulers/Maharanas of Mewar during times of strife, is now aspiring to emerge as a prominent destination for tourists from India and abroad.

1 min

Thackeray-led Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut asks RSS chief to avoid doing politics in the name of Lord Ram

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has criticised the statement made by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat that Bharat (India) got its \"true independence\" on the consecration ceremony day of the Ram temple at Ayodhya, by saying that Bhagwat must avoid doing \"politics\" in the name of Lord Ram.

2 mins

J&K CM Omar under fire from rivals for praising PM Modi

Omar praised Modi for implementing two of the three promises he made to the people of J&K

2 mins

10 Special Trains for Mahakumbh Travellers from Ranchi

Ten special trains will be operated from the Ranchi Railway Division for the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

1 min

Meta to get Parliamentary panel summons over Zuckerberg's remarks on 2024 LS polls

Social media behemoth Meta is set to be summoned by a Parliamentary panel over \"incorrect and irresponsible\" remarks by its founder Mark Zuckerberg on the 2024 General Elections in India.

1 min

Việt Nam News

The current planning system includes three main groups of plans: national master plans, national sectoral plans and local plans.

2 mins

Burnish the shine

As wages rise in urban centres like Bengaluru and Hyderabad—India's primary IT hubs—companies may look to other countries for cheaper alternatives or expand into smaller Indian cities with lower costs. Additionally, geopolitical tensions and protectionist policies in key markets like the United States could pose risks to India's export-driven growth model. Visa restrictions or changes in outsourcing regulations could impact the flow of business from these regions

4 mins

Social media will get more polarised

Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced big changes in how the company addresses misinformation across Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

3 mins

Does Mr Trump really want to annex Canada?

President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestions to annex Canada into the United States, along with his plans to reclaim the Panama Canal and buy Greenland, have sparked widespread debate and concern. His proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, coupled with his rhetoric, raise questions about the future of US-Canada relations and the potential impact on both countries.

5 mins

Statistical Research Will Play Greater Role in Monitoring Environmental Impacts: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said statistical research will play a greater role in monitoring environmental impacts and climate change as the country moves towards achieving inclusive and sustainable development.

1 min

Manipur still awaits visit by Prime Minister: Congress

The Congress on Tuesday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur, saying the strife-torn state still awaits his visit.

1 min

Foreigners Chant 'Bam Bam Bhole', Take Holy Dip at Sangam

On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the Mahakumbh saw a remarkable confluence of faith and unity at the Sangam, where people from across the country and world gathered to take a holy dip here on Tuesday.

1 min

Over 35 Million Devotees Take Holy Dip in Sangam on Makar Sankranti

This year's event, compared to previous Kumbh festivals, has been meticulously designed to be cleaner, safer, and better organised

2 mins

Over 3.5 cr register for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, transforming exam stress into a festival of learning

The 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship initiative, has seen an overwhelming response, with over 3.5 crore students, teachers, and parents registering for the programme.

1 min

BJP Fields Chandrabhan Paswan as Its Candidate for Milkipur Assembly Bypolls

Setting aside all speculations, the BJP has named a lesser-known party leader Chandrabhan Paswan as the party's candidate for the crucial Milkipur assembly by-election to be held on 5 February.

1 min

Manipur CM seeks armed forces veterans' support to resolve crisis

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has urged veterans of the armed forces to assist in resolving the ethnic crisis and restoring peace in the violence-stricken northeastern state.

1 min

Kinnar Akhara Performs Amrit Snan, Praying for Welfare of Society

On the auspicious occasion of the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, the Kinnar Akhara, led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, became a major highlight on Tuesday.

1 min

Amazing confluence of devotion, spirituality in Mahakumbh: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the devotees who took part in the first 'Amrit Snan' (holy dip) at Mahakumbh on the great festival of Makar Sankranti.

1 min

European Defence Heavyweights Say Meeting Trump's Military Spending Target Won't Be Easy

The defence ministers of Europe's five top military spenders said Monday they want to continue increasing their investments in defence but described meeting President-elect Donald Trump's challenge for them to raise spending to 5 per cent of their overall economic output as complicated.

1 min

Biden Says He's Leaving Trump With a 'Strong Hand to Play' in World Conflicts

President Joe Biden said Monday that his stewardship of American foreign policy has left the U.S. safer and economically more secure, arguing that President-elect Donald Trump will inherit a nation viewed as stronger and more reliable than it was four years ago.

1 min

Special counsel who investigated Trump says in report his team 'stood up for the rule of law'

Special counsel Jack Smith (photo) said his team \"stood up for the rule of law\" as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, writing in a much-anticipated report released Tuesday that he stands fully behind his decision to bring criminal charges he believes would have resulted in a conviction had voters not returned Trump to the White House.

1 min

Rescuers bring out survivors and dead from a South African mine as hundreds remain trapped

Rescuers sent a cage-like structure down into one of South Africa's deepest gold mines on Tuesday to bring out survivors among hundreds of illegal miners trapped for months in an abandoned shaft.

1 min

Hamas Accepts Draft Agreement for a Gaza Ceasefire: Officials

Mediator Qatar said the negotiations were at the 'closest point' yet to sealing a deal

2 mins

Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten area's fight against fires

Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters have arrived at the Los Angeles area ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.

1 min

WPI inflation in Dec rises to 2.37 pc amid spike in food article prices

India's wholesale price index (WPI) in December rose to 2.37 per cent from 1.89 per cent in November 2024, data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry said on Tuesday.

1 min

There will be significant loan growth in 2025, which will fuel further growth of India Inc'

The nearly five-decade-old V Singhi & Associates is one of the leading chartered accountants firms in India, operating out of nine cities- Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Jaipur, Ranchi, Surat.

4 mins

Market Snaps Four-Day Losing Streak to End High

Rebound in markets was largely driven by gains in banking, auto, metal stocks

1 min

E-commerce Continues Robust Growth Trajectory in 2024 Driven by Smaller Cities

Propelled by the rising demand from the smaller cities, India's e-commerce sector continued its robust growth trajectory in 2024.

1 min

Banks hike interest rates on FDs amid fierce competition for deposits

Banks have started offering higher returns on FDs amid fierce competition to raise more deposits.

2 mins

Launch of first Maruti Suzuki Arena showroom in Siliguri

Beekay Auto Pvt Ltd, a Maruti Suzuki India Limited dealer in East India, inaugurated their sophisticated, modernised arena showroom in Siliguri on 11 January.

1 min

Coal imports decrease by 3.1 pc totaling 149.39 MT in first seven months of FY25

In the first seven months of FY 2024-25, April-October, coal imports decreased by 3.1 per cent, totaling 149.39 million tonnes (MT) compared to 154.17 MT during the same period in the previous year.

1 min

ISL: Chennaiyin FC clash with upbeat Mohammedan SC, aim to settle scores

Chennaiyin FC will be eyeing revenge on their first visit to the Kishore Bharati Krirangan when they take on Mohammedan SC in an Indian Super League (ISL) engagement in Kolkata on Wednesday.

1 min

Can't take our eyes off the ball': Coach Howe warns Newcastle

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says his in-form side 'can't take the eye off the ball' as they look to extend their winning run against Wolves in the Premier League on Thursday (IST).

1 min

How Volleyball Is Helping the Poland Women's Team at Kho Kho World Cup

Poland's Dagmara Skirzynska was nine years old when she began her sporting journey.

2 mins

India second in list of banned athletes: AFI sees positive signs

India is currently placed second in the list of countries with the most athletes currently ineligible to participate in international events.

2 mins

Bumrah pips Cummins to win ICC Player of the Month for December

India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday named ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024 after his sensational performance during the recent tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

2 mins

Rohit Sharma, Shubhman Gill in line for Ranji Trophy return

Team India stars aim to rediscover form in domestic circuit after flop show against Australia

3 mins

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