Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in '17th Krishi Vigyan Sammelan' at GB Pant University
Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) [India], February 21 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated as the chief...
"We are supportive of priorities of South African Presidency": EAM Jaishankar in Johannesburg on G20 objectives
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday expressed India's support for the priorities...
Prayagraj steps up with enhanced cleanliness measures at Mahakumbh
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): With the ongoing Mahakumbh attracting millions of devotees, the Prayagraj Mela...
Half-billion people attend Hindu festival in India
MUMBAI, INDIA — Even for the world’s most-populous nation, the scale of a Hindu religious festival being held in India’s northern...
Budget proposals on agriculture, fiscal consolidation commitment positive for price stability: RBI policy minutes
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): The budget proposals on agriculture and the commitment to fiscal consolidation, among...
Food security is vital for peace, stability and human dignity, FAO says
GENEVA, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- Food security is about peace, stability, and human dignity, the Director-General of the Food and...
Jafza, Haldiram's sign agreement to launch saffron processing facilities
DUBAI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has partnered with renowned Indian multinational food brand, Haldiram's,...
Telangana: 18 NMIMS students hospitalised after food poisoning in Mahabubnagar
Mahabubnagar (Telangana) [India], February 21 (ANI): As many as 18 students have been hospitalised with food poisoning after allegedly...
Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi Foundation, FCA provide 257 tonnes of food aid to support Gaza
FUJAIRAH, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- As part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian efforts to provide essential aid to families in need...
Director General in Japan Supporting Nuclear Safety and Remediation
The IAEA Director General has been in Japan this week, supporting local efforts to enhance nuclear safety and environmental remediation,...
"It's their mentality": Delhi minister Manjinder Sirsa retorts to Alka Lamba's 'Photo Op' jibe on Yamuna clean up
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday hit out at Congress leader Alka Lamba over her...
EAM Jaishankar highlights importance of G20 institution, stresses need to find "common ground" to safeguard it
Johannesburg (South Africa), February 21 (ANI): Highlighting the importance of G20 in a multipolar world, the External Affairs Minister...
South Africa concerned about lack of G20 solidarity
Pretoria says it wants to ensure that all voices are heard and every perspective is considered during its presidency of the economic...
"We are feeling blessed": Rajesh Adani after offering prayers at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): Rajesh Adani, the managing director of Adani Enterprises Limited and brother...
US tax agency fires 6,000 amid federal government downsizing
A tearful executive at the U.S. Internal Revenue Service told staffers on Thursday that about 6,000 employees would be fired, a person...
"He told me discipline will make success path for me": Raebareli locals highlight interaction with Rahul Gandhi
Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): During his visit to Raebareli, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok...
Pakistan: Baloch activist, Mahrang Baloch laments crackdowns against Baloch students
Balochistan (Pakistan) February 21 (ANI): Baloch activist and organiser of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) Mahrang Baloch strongly...
India's private sector growth hits six-month high in February: HSBC Flash PMI data
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): India's private sector output surged to a six-month high in February, powered by a sharp expansion...
"Will fulfil our work in whichever direction our CM points us in": Delhi Minister Ashish Sood
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Delhi Minister Ashish Sood, upon joining the Cabinet, pledged to fulfil the BJP government's...
International Charity Organisation distributes 5,000 food parcels across country
AJMAN, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- The International Charity Organisation has begun distributing 5,000 food parcels across the UAE...
Odisha: Sanakhuntia Sarpanch's "Muthae Chaula" initiative, bringing smiles to the orphan children
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India], February 21 (ANI): In a heartwarming tale, a sarpanch from Udala, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, has embarked on...
ATP roundup: Jiri Lehecka stuns Carlos Alcaraz in Doha quarters
(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) Jiri Lehecka knocked off top-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday...
Tripura Sundari Devi Temple witnesses major development under PRASHAD and Swadesh Darshan schemes
Gomati (Tripura) [India], February 21 (ANI): Tripura Sundari Devi Temple, also known as Matabari, holds religious significance as one...
Jiri Lehecka stuns top seed Carlos Alcaraz in Doha quarters
(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) Jiri Lehecka knocked off top-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday...
Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi's Ganga Ram hospital for stomach-related issues
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital...
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta chairs cabinet meeting on first day in office, announces decisions to implement Ayushman Bharat, table CAG reports
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): BJP leader Rekha Gupta, who took oath as Delhi Chief Minister earlier on Thursday, chaired the...
"Cleaning Yamuna being done for photo ops...": Congress' Alka Lamba
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Congress leader Alka Lamba on Thursday congratulated Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, saying...
Alan Ritchson opens up about shooting action sequences for 'Reacher' season 3
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Alan Ritchson is back in action with the third season of 'Reacher'. As the new season dropped...
Delhi Cabinet Portfolios: Delhi CM keeps Finance, Kapil Mishra allocated Law ministry
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): After the first cabinet meeting, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday allocated portfolios...
"Loved working with Tom Cruise but...": British author Lee Child recalls collaborating with Hollywood icon in 'Reacher' franchise
London [UK], February 20 (ANI): Jack Reacher, a character married to sense of duty, was first introduced to the world in 1997 in the...
Why the Middle East is the perfect setting for Russia-US talks
Saudi Arabia has maintained a neutral stance, promoting dialogue based on the pragmatic interests of all participants ...
The power of language: Rethinking food labels to expand our plant-based choices
Vegan, vegetarian, meatless, plant-based, plant-rich, plant-forward, animal-free: these are all terms used to describe foods or diets...
BARBADOS-BRIDGETOWN-CARICOM-MEETING
(250220) -- BRIDGETOWN, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Carla Barnett, secretary-general of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), delivers a...
India's economic slowdown is caused by monetary and fiscal tightening; recent measures to drive growth: Report
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): India's current economic slowdown is not structural but cyclical, primarily caused by monetary...
India-Russia trade via new route almost doubles official
Shipments of goods using the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) reportedly increased substantially last year Trade...
How Norway Fed Russia's War Machine Despite EU Sanctions
The Kremlin's war on Ukraine has dented the vehicle stocks of the Russian military, which has increasingly relied on civilian trucks...
An Exclusive Evening with Gauri Khan Celebrating American Pecans at Gauri Khan Designs
HT Syndication Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20: The rich, buttery indulgence of American Pecans took center stage at an...
Indian market valuation near long-term average, FPI outflow may ease: Report
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Indian stock markets valuations are closer to their long-term averages after the correction of...
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