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January 27, 2025 9:09 PM

PM Modi congratulates US President Trump on second term

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Monday, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to a collaborative and trusted partnership. In his first term conversation with Trump since his inauguration for a second term on...

January 27, 2025 8:16 PM

RBI plans Rs 1.1 lakh crore liquidity infusion in banking system

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a plan on Monday to inject an additional Rs 1.1 lakh crore into the banking system through various measures, including open market purchase auctions of Government securities and a variable rate repo aucti...

January 27, 2025 5:58 PM

India sends humanitarian aid to Kurdistan region of Iraq

India has sent a shipment of medical supplies, including bronchodilators, inhalers, and ventilators, to support the residents of the Kurdistan region in Iraq. The assistance reflects India’s approach to foreign policy focused on global cooperation ...

January 27, 2025 5:30 PM

SC dismisses application on Hindenburg-Adani group matter

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an application filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, challenging the apex court Registrar's August 5, 2024, order, which had declined to register his previous application related to the Hindenburg-Adani Group controver...

January 27, 2025 5:32 PM

Smriti Mandhana named ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for stellar 2024 performances

India's star batter Smriti Mandhana has been crowned the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year for her outstanding performances in 2024. The elegant left-handed opener dominated the 50-over format, amassing runs with remarkable consistency and flair,...

January 27, 2025 5:21 PM

Hariman Sharma, ‘The Apple Man of India,’ honoured with Padma Shri for Transforming Apple Cultivation in India

Hariman Sharma, a visionary farmer from Himachal Pradesh, has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri for his ground-breaking contribution to Indian agriculture. Sharma developed a self-pollinating, low-chilling apple variety called HRMN-99, wh...

January 27, 2025 4:58 PM

Indian Navy hosts Indonesian Navy delegation to strengthen Maritime ties

Indonesian Navy Chief Admiral Muhammad Ali on Monday held bilateral discussions with Chief of the Indian Navy Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, aiming to deepen maritime cooperation and strengthen ties between the two neighbours. Admiral Ali is on an offi...

January 27, 2025 4:15 PM

Joint Parliamentary Committee clears Waqf Amendment Bill with 14 amendments

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill approved the draft on Monday, incorporating 14 amendments proposed by members of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). JPC Chairperson Jagdambika Pal confirmed that the ame...

January 27, 2025 4:06 PM

RG Kar case: Victim’s parents want punishment for all involved

The parents of the woman doctor from R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, who was raped and murdered on the hospital premises in August 2024, have called for accountability for all individuals involved in the crime, not just the sole con...

January 27, 2025 3:28 PM

MUDA scam case: CM Siddaramaiah confirms ED notice to wife

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday confirmed that his wife, B.M. Parvathi has received a notice from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the MUDA scam case. While answering a media question in this regard, the CM said, �...

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