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January 1, 2024 3:09 PM

Massive earthquake jolts Japan, triggering tsunami warnings

A powerful earthquake and tsunami struck central Japan and its western coast on Monday, triggering warnings for residents to evacuate, knocking out power to thousands of homes and disrupting flights and rail services to the affected region. Th...

January 1, 2024 1:29 PM

Gujarat sets Guinness record for performing mass Surya Namaskar on New Year

In a remarkable showcase of health and unity, Gujarat has secured its position in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest number of individuals performing Surya Namaskar simultaneously. On the morning of January 1, 2024, a staggering coun...

January 1, 2024 1:20 PM

NPCI unveils UPI for secondary market

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) officially introduced 'UPI for Secondary Market' on Monday, enhancing the ease of equity trading in the country. The initiative, approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) a...

January 1, 2024 12:53 PM

David Warner retires from ODI cricket ahead of farewell Test

Australian opener David Warner officially announced his retirement from One-Day International (ODI) cricket today, just days prior to his farewell Test match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), starting this Wednesday. The announcem...

January 1, 2024 12:34 PM

Delhi records mild New Year’s morning at 10.1°C, dense fog blankets northern region

The national capital recorded a temperature of 10.1 degrees Celsius on New Year’s morning, three notches above the season's average. The India Meteorological Department reported a visibility of 700 meters at Safdarjung and 1,200 meters at Palam du...

January 1, 2024 11:55 AM

President Murmu, Prime Minister Modi extend New Year greetings, wish prosperity for all

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended New Year wishes to the nation, expressing hopes for a splendid year ahead. Wishing for prosperity, peace, and good health for all, PM Modi shared his sentiments through a post on his social media accoun...

January 1, 2024 11:48 AM

ISRO successfully launches its maiden X-ray polarimeter satellite

In a remarkable start to the year, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved yet another milestone by successfully launching the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPOSAT). This significant launch, part of ISRO's PSLV-C58 Mission, aims to ...

January 1, 2024 10:37 AM

PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep on Jan 2-3 to unveil major development projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep on January 2nd and 3rd, 2024, to unveil a series of ambitious developmental initiatives aimed at fostering growth, connectivity, and sustainable progress across these regio...

January 1, 2024 11:39 AM

Israel pounds Gaza, Hamas fires rockets as Netanyahu indicates long war

Israeli jets intensified attacks on central Gaza on Sunday, residents and medics said, as battles raged through the rubble of towns and refugee camps in a war Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said would take "many more months" to end. Netan...

January 1, 2024 9:26 AM

Tamu Lhosar, indigenous New Year celebrated in Nepal

Gurung Community in the Himalayan region celebrates Tamu Lhosar, which is a New Year festival of Gurung people of Nepal observed on the 15th day of the Nepali month of Poush. This festival has inspired everyone to protect their religion, culture, cus...