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March 4, 2025 2:28 PM

BCCI mourns passing of Mumbai spinner Padmakar Shivalkar

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Ranji Trophy star and a stalwart of Mumbai cricket Padmar Shivalkar, who passed away due to age-related issues on Monday. Shivalkar’s name is etched i...

March 4, 2025 2:40 PM

Odisha Deputy CM: Over 98 lakh women benefited from Subhadra scheme, more aid to follow

Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Women and Child Development, Pravati Parida, emphasized the impact of the Subhadra Scheme, noting that over 98 lakh women have already benefitted from it. She announced that additional support would be p...

March 4, 2025 12:05 PM

India’s R&D spending doubles over the last decade, reaching Rs. 1.27 lakh crore: Jitendra Singh

India's Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from Rs. 60,196 crore in 2013-14 to Rs. 1.27 lakh crore, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Speaking at the DISHA event at the In...

March 4, 2025 10:08 AM

Gujarat Giants stun UP Warriorz with dominant 81-Run Victory to climb WPL standings

The Women's Premier League (WPL) continues to deliver thrilling matchups as teams vie for a spot in the playoffs. Monday's match in Lucknow saw a dramatic upset, with Gujarat Giants overpowering UP Warriorz by a commanding 81-run margin. Previously p...

March 4, 2025 10:35 AM

Pope Francis had two respiratory ‘insufficiencies’, back on ventilation, Vatican says

Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" on Monday, the Vatican said, a setback for the 88-year-old pontiff as he battles double pneumonia. Francis, who has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14, is again r...

March 4, 2025 4:28 PM

Trump halts all U.S. military aid to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine following last week's clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, potentially hampering Ukraine's efforts to fend off Russia as he pivots towards warmer relations with Moscow. Trum...

March 3, 2025 10:59 PM

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Visitor’s Conference in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Visitor’s Conference 2024-25 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, underscoring the transformative role of higher education in shaping India's future. Addressing heads of 184 Central Institutes of Higher Educatio...

March 3, 2025 10:11 PM

Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP, calls his response ‘selfish and arrogant’

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday expelled her nephew Akash Anand from the party, citing his "selfish and arrogant" response after being relieved of his duties. "In the interest of the self-respect and self-esteem movement of the ...

March 3, 2025 9:57 PM

“Significant deliberations…”: PM Modi after National Board for Wildlife meeting in Gir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) in Gir as a significant step in advancing India's wildlife conservation efforts, coinciding with World Wildlife Day. "There have been significant ...

March 3, 2025 10:02 PM

PM Modi flags off motorcycles for Gujarat’s forest staff, highlights wildlife conservation efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged off motorcycles aimed at enhancing the mobility of frontline forest staff in Gujarat during his visit to Gir National Park. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared on X, "During his visit to Gir Nati...