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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.

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January 15, 2025
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Rajnath Calls PoK the 'Crown Jewel' of India

Jammu and Kashmir incomplete without PoK, says Defence Minister

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January 15, 2025
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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.

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January 15, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag eye good show at India Open

Top Indian stars to make comeback after recovering from injuries

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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Market extends fall for fourth straight session

At close, the Sensex was down 1,048.90 points & Nifty was down 345.55 points

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025
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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.

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January 14, 2025