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February 20, 2025 5:10 PM
In a major step toward enhancing maritime security, the Ministry of Defence has inked a contract worth Rs. 1220.12 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for the procurement of 149 state-of-the-art Software Defined Radios (SDRs) for ...
February 20, 2025 4:30 PM
The Indian women’s hockey team will be looking to turn their campaign around as they prepare to take on Germany in the FIH Pro League 2024-25. After a challenging start, India are determined to bounce back and collect crucial points to improve thei...
February 20, 2025 4:16 PM
The U.S. State Department has changed references to China on its website, emphasising the trade deficit in an expanded section on economic ties, while dropping talk of working with allies and assistance to China on cultural and environmental issues. ...
February 20, 2025 4:25 PM
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in key diplomatic discussions with his counterparts from Singapore and Brazil on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday. In a meeting wit...
February 20, 2025 3:58 PM
In response to the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) across the nation, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched a special NCD screening drive to ensure 100% coverage of individuals aged 30 years and above. The drive...
February 20, 2025 4:18 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting on Thursday of the Chief Ministers of the National Democratic Alliance-ruled states in New Delhi. The meeting was held after the oath-taking ceremony of Rekha Gupta as chief minister of the national cap...
February 20, 2025 3:05 PM
India has seen a more than 30 percent reduction in the suicide death rate from 1990 to 2021, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health on Thursday, marking a significant progress in health strategies. The analysis, based on the resu...
February 20, 2025 2:49 PM
India is set to transform into a high-income country with a projected GDP of $23–$35 trillion by 2047, driven by sustained annual growth of 8-10 percent, according to a report on Thursday. This will be powered by India’s demographic dividend, te...
February 20, 2025 2:12 PM
Former world number one Venus Williams has been given a wildcard for this year's Indian Wells tournament, organisers said on Wednesday, allowing the 44-year-old American to compete at the WTA 1000-level event for the 10th time. The seven-times Grand...
February 20, 2025 12:37 PM
The World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20 by the United Nations to promote efforts in addressing poverty, exclusion, and unemployment while fostering solidarity and equality of opportunity across societies. This year's theme emphasis...
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