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March 11, 2025 11:51 AM

Ban lifted on Wrestling Federation of India, restoring its recognition as NSF for sports

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has officially lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Monday, reinstating its status as a National Sports Federation (NSF). This decision comes after months of uncertainty wi...

March 11, 2025 11:27 AM

Mumbai Indians qualify for playoffs after thrilling victory over Gujarat Giants

The excitement of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is at its peak as the tournament approaches its finale. In a thrilling encounter at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Monday, the Mumbai Indians, led by Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, edged out Gujarat ...

March 11, 2025 11:18 AM

Philippines’ ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’ killings

The Philippines' firebrand former leader Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday at the request of the International Criminal Court, a major step in its investigation into thousands of alleged extrajudicial killings in a bloody "war on drugs" that de...

March 11, 2025 10:35 AM

Asian stocks slide, yen gets a boost as US growth worries grip markets

Asian stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as a market selloff extended on mounting worries that a wide-ranging trade war could dent U.S. economic growth and lead to a recession, sending skittish investors to the safe-haven Japanese yen. Investor concerns...

March 11, 2025 10:06 AM

Australia-England 150th anniversary test to be played under lights at MCG

Australia's clash with England to mark the 150th anniversary of the first test match will be played as a day-nighter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2027, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday. The MCG hosted the first test ever played in 1877 ...

March 11, 2025 9:36 AM

Rubio says US could resume aid to Ukraine

Secretary of the State Marco Rubio has said the Trump administration could resume aid and intelligence support to Ukraine if the war-torn country's leaders commit to a peace process at a crucial meeting of senior officials of the two countries in Sau...

March 10, 2025 10:39 PM

PM Modi mourns the demise of renowned musician Garimella Balakrishna Prasad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the passing of noted musician and composer Garimella Balakrishna Prasad Garu, describing him as a gifted artist whose soul-stirring renditions deeply touched countless hearts. In a post on ...

March 10, 2025 10:19 PM

PM Modi extends wishes to CISF Personnel on Raising Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his best wishes to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel on their Raising Day, acknowledging their dedication and vital role in safeguarding key infrastructure and ensuring public safet...

March 10, 2025 9:17 PM

Delhi Assembly budget session scheduled from March 24-28; budget to be presented on March 25

The Delhi Assembly's Budget session is set to commence from March 24 and will continue till March 28, with the state budget scheduled to be presented on March 25. According to a statement from the Legislative Assembly Secretariat of the National Cap...

March 10, 2025 7:56 PM

INS Tarkash assists Iranian Dhow in Indian Ocean rescue mission

The Indian Navy's warship INS Tarkash successfully conducted a rescue mission in the Indian Ocean, assisting an Iranian dhow and its distressed crew near the Somali coast. The Iranian vessel had issued a distress call after facing a critical shortag...