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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, �...

January 27, 2025 3:16 PM

RG Kar Verdict: Hearing on admissibility of CBI, Bengal govt pleas concludes, judgment reserved

The hearing on the admissibility of two petitions filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the West Bengal government, seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the RG Kar rape and murder case, concluded on Monday af...

January 27, 2025 3:11 PM

Govt unveils draft rules for ‘One Nation, One Time’ initiative to standardize time across India

The Department of Consumer Affairs, has announced a significant move toward achieving precision and uniformity in timekeeping across the country. The Draft Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025, published for public consultation on Janua...

January 27, 2025 4:31 PM

Mahakumbh: Union Minister Amit Shah takes holy dip at Sangam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Monday, where he took a holy dip at the Sangam— the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the now-extinct Saraswati rivers. Shah was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief ...

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