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Maha Kumbh 2025: Witness the World’s Largest Spiritual Gathering in History

UTTAR PRADESH, FEB 19, 2025: A monumental wave of spiritual fervor continues to sweep through Prayagraj, as Maha Kumbh 2025 witnesses an astonishing turnout of over 3.09 million devotees on Wednesday morning alone. According to the Uttar Pradesh Information Department, the cumulative number of pilgrims has now surpassed 555.6 million since the grand event commenced…

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Former UK PM Rishi Sunak Meets PM Modi in New Delhi, Discusses India-UK Ties

New Delhi : Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, accompanied by his family, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi yesterday. The meeting highlighted the strong bilateral relationship between India and the UK, with both leaders engaging in discussions on a range of topics. Following their interaction, PM Modi took to social media…

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Indian Railways facilitating the grandest spiritual gathering on earth Maha Kumbh 2025

Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj has already witnessed an astonishing 53 crore sacred baths (स्नान), making it the largest religious gathering in the world. With millions of devotees arriving daily, the Indian Railways is playing a pivotal role in managing the seamless transportation of pilgrims. A massive logistical effort with ₹5,000 Cr work done in…

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Gyanesh Kumar Appointed as India’s New Chief Election Commissioner

New Delhi : Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), as the tenure of incumbent poll body Chief Rajiv Kumar ends today. Gyanesh Kumar, a former IAS officer from the 1988 batch of the Kerala cadre, has an extensive administrative background and has served as secretary in the…

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PM Modi, Qatar’s Amir Discuss Bilateral Ties; Key MoUs Inked at Business Forum

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold crucial discussions with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, in New Delhi this afternoon. The high-level talks aim to bolster the long-standing ties between India and Qatar, focusing on trade, investment, energy cooperation, and emerging technologies. The Amir of Qatar arrived…

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PM Modi Asks Delhi-NCR Residents to Stay Safe and Calm After Earthquake

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for calm and safety precautions after tremors were felt in Delhi and surrounding areas this morning. In a social media post, the Prime Minister urged citizens to remain alert and follow safety guidelines in the wake of the earthquake, which caused widespread concern but no immediate reports…

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UK PM Signals Willingness to Deploy Troops in Ukraine: ‘We’re Ready’

London, Feb. 17, 2025:  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated on Sunday that he is “prepared and willing” to deploy British troops in Ukraine if required. Starmer affirmed that Britain was “ready to take a leading role” in supporting Ukraine’s defense and security, including a pledge of £3 billion (around $3.8 billion) annually until 2030.…

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EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar Enhances Diplomatic Engagement with Indian Ocean Nations in Muscat

New Delhi : External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar took part in key diplomatic meetings with his counterparts from several Indian Ocean nations during the 8th Indian Ocean Conference held in Muscat, Oman, on February 16-17, 2025. The conference, organized by the India Foundation in collaboration with Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, served as a…

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Gardner’s Fiery Fifty Powers Gujarat Giants to First WPL 2025 Victory

Vadodara, Feb 17, 2025:  Ashleigh Gardner powered Gujarat Giants to their maiden victory of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 with a commanding performance, smashing a brisk half-century to anchor a smooth chase against UP Warriorz at Kotambi Stadium. Winning a crucial toss, Gujarat chose to bowl first, a decision that paid off handsomely as…

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Delhi-NCR Shaken by 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake

New Delhi, Feb 17, 2025: The National Capital Region (NCR) experienced strong tremors as a 4.0 magnitude earthquake jolted the area early Monday morning. The epicenter was identified near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in south Delhi’s Dhaula Kuan. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake struck at a depth of five…

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