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January 16, 2025 8:40 AM

Indian railways operates 137 special trains for devotees at Mahakumbh

Indian Railways has introduced 137 special trains to facilitate the movement of devotees on the third day of the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. These additional services supplement the 349 regular trains operating to the city, with the total number ...

January 15, 2025 9:16 PM

GRAP IV restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels surge

The Centre on Wednesday re-imposed GRAP IV restrictions in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) due to the worsening air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) sub-committee decided to implement all actions under Stage-III ('Sev...

January 15, 2025 8:56 PM

Cyber security grand challenge 2.0 launched by MeitY with ₹6.85 cr prize pool

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), has launched the second edition of the Cyber Security Grand Challenge (CSGC 2.0). The initiative, unveiled by S. Krishn...

January 15, 2025 8:35 PM

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils Major Housing initiative for Madhya Pradesh

In a significant boost to housing development in Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, presented a monumental housing initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin,...

January 15, 2025 6:51 PM

PM Modi inaugurates new ISKCON temple in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple in the Kharghar area of Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Wednesday. The temple, named Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, was built with the e...

January 16, 2025 8:39 AM

Strong Navy in Indian Ocean Region is our top priority: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to enhancing national security and achieving self-reliance in the defence sector. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony for three advanced naval assets—INS Surat, I...

January 15, 2025 5:51 PM

Team India Women crush Ireland by 304 Runs to sweep ODI series 3-0

Team India Women delivered a dominant performance in the third and final ODI against Ireland, crushing the visitors by a massive 304 runs to win the series 3-0. The match, which set several records, saw opener Prateeka Rawal shine once again. She wo...

January 15, 2025 5:41 PM

Beyond BMI: global commission proposes new way to diagnose obesity

Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition causes ill-health, according to a new framework drawn up by experts and endorsed by 76 medical organizations internationally...

January 15, 2025 4:43 PM

Australian Open: Gauff, Osaka, Pegula, and Sabalenka advance to third round

American teenager Coco Gauff extended her impressive winning streak to nine matches with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Jodie Burrage in the Australian Open second round. Gauff overcame a 5-3 deficit in the second set, rallying with four straight games to s...

January 15, 2025 4:34 PM

World Rapid champion Koneru Humpy set for Norway Chess women 2025 return

Reigning World Rapid Chess Champion and Indian Grandmaster Humpy Koneru will make her return to compete in the Norway Chess Women tournament this May. Ranked as the third-highest-rated female player heading into the event, she is a strong contender f...

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