The Indian women’s archery team, comprising Bhajan Kaur, Deepika Kumari and Ankita Bhakat, directly qualified for the quarter-finals of the event at the Paris Olympics by securing a fourth-place finish with 1983 points. In the Women’s Archery Ranking Round, South Korea ended at the top of the list with 2046 […]
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“Economic document for self reliant, developed India”: CM Yogi hails Union Budget 2024-25
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, as an inclusive and development-oriented plan that aligns with the aspirations of India’s 140 crore citizens. “Under the guidance of PM Modi, in the new parliament of the country, the Finance […]
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India expected to mandate USB-C connectors for smartphones, laptops by 2026
India is poised to enforce a new regulation mandating USB-C connectors on all smartphones and laptops by 2026, aligning with global efforts to standardize charging solutions and reduce electronic waste. According to a report obtained by GSM Arena, smartphone manufacturers must comply with the USB-C standard by June 2025, while […]
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India becomes first country to prepare entire fauna checklist: Environment Minister
India has become the first country in the world to prepare a checklist of its entire fauna, covering 104,561 species, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Saturday. He was speaking at the Animal Taxonomy Summit-2024 organised by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). He also launched the Fauna of India […]
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India declare at 603/6 to create new record in women’s Test cricket; South Africa battling at 236/4
India scored the highest total in women’s Test history on Saturday as they declared their first innings at 603/6 on Day 2 of the one-off Test against South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. At Stumps South Africa were 236/4 with Sune Luus (65) and Marizanne Kapp (69)* standing unbeaten at the crease, spearheading Proteas’ comeback and trailing India by 367 runs. With […]
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T20 WC: India’s semi-final clash against defending champions England delayed due to rain
The toss for the second semi-final between India and England in the ongoing T20 World Cup has been delayed due to rain at the Providence Stadium, Guyana on Thursday. If rain ends up completely ruling out the game, India, having topped the Super Eights group, would advance to the final, […]
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“Opposition wanted to have the deputy speaker” says Akhilesh Yadav as INDIA bloc forces contest for speaker post
For the first time since independence, the Lok Sabha is set to see an election for the position of Speaker of the house. The election was forced after consensus evaded the government, which refused to back down on conceding the position of Deputy Speaker to the opposition. Following a break […]
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India to hold trials in Spain for P-75 India submarine project by June-end; Madrid ready to fully back Airbus C-295 like deal, says Spanish firm
The Indian Navy is going to hold trials in Spain to test the critical equipment for its Project 75 India to get six advanced submarines by the end of this month, Spanish firm Navantia said. In an exclusive interaction with ANI, Spanish shipyard Navantia’s Chairman Ricardo Dominguez Garcia-Baquero said both […]
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Maldivian Foreign Minister applauds “prompt response” by India, Kuwait on fire tragedy
Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer offered condolences on the death of 45 Indian workers in the deadly fire incident in Kuwait’s Mangaf, adding that the prompt response by the Indian and Kuwait governments is admirable. The Maldivian Foreign Minister further prayed for the speedy recovery of those who were injured. “It […]
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India rejects references to Jammu and Kashmir in China-Pakistan joint statement
In response to the recent joint statement between China and Pakistan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a firm rejection of unwarranted references to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The statement, made by the Official Spokesperson of MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasises India’s steadfast position on the […]
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US Mission to India receives skyrocketing student visa demand
The US Mission to India has received skyrocketing demand for student visas, as the Indian consular team interviewed 3900 student visa applicants during its 8th annual Student Visa Day on Thursday. “On June 13, 2024, Consular Team India interviewed 3900 student visa applicants during its 8th annual Student Visa Day. Mission India highlights our strong […]
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India to host 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup
The Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday named India as hosts for the first-ever Junior Hockey World Cup to be held in December 2024. This will be the first time ever that a FIH Hockey Junior World Cup will include as many as 24 teams. As per a release by […]
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India successfully defend lowest total ever in T20 WC history with win over Pakistan
Team India made history after their thrilling six-run win over Pakistan in their high-octane ICC T20 World Cup clash, becoming the team to have defended the lowest total ever in the tournament’s history. In the match, India managed to defend the target of 120 runs, restricting Pakistan to 113/7 at […]
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“INDIA bloc must continue, function cohesively both in parliament and outside”: Kharge at extended CWC meeting
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said that the opposition coalition, the INDIA bloc must continue as he acknowledged the role of constituent parties that facilitated better numbers in Lok Sabha elections. While addressing the extended CWC meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, Kharge said “I will be failing in my duty […]
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BJP’s CR Kesavan hails exit polls prediction, says people rejected “divisive politics” of INDIA bloc
Hailing the exit poll for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP leader CR Kesavan said on Saturday that the people have shown faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the third consecutive term, outrightly rejecting the “divisive politics” of the “INDI” bloc. Kesavan highlighted the significance of the exit polls, suggesting that they indicate a […]