NIA raids 16 places in Tamil Nadu in ISIS radicalisation case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 28: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at 16 locations in Tamil Nadu in an ISIS radicalisation case. The searches have been underway since early Tuesday based on specific inputs. These searches being conducted at the hideouts of suspects are aimed at uncovering evidence related to… Continue reading NIA raids 16 places in Tamil Nadu in ISIS radicalisation case

IIT Madras to host Asia’s first international Hyperloop competition from Feb 21-25

NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras will host Asia’s first international Hyperloop competition from February 21 to 25, officials said on Monday. Hyperloop, a high-speed train that travels in a near-vacuum tube. The reduced air resistance allows the capsule inside the tube to reach speeds of more than 1000 kilometer per hour. Is… Continue reading IIT Madras to host Asia’s first international Hyperloop competition from Feb 21-25

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls himself product of India-US bond

SEATTLE/NEW YORK: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said he is the “product of the bond” that exists between India and the US, as top government officials and American lawmakers lauded the Indian community’s contribution during Republic Day commemoration here. The Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted a special reception on Sunday at the Bell Harbour Conference… Continue reading Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls himself product of India-US bond

Thousands of displaced Palestinians return to Gaza

Gaza, Jan 28: Tens of thousands of Palestinians began returning to their homes in Gaza City and the northern parts of the coastal enclave on Monday after 15 months of forced displacement. The return follows an announcement by Qatar on Sunday evening that Hamas and Israel had reached an agreement to release Israeli hostage Arbel… Continue reading Thousands of displaced Palestinians return to Gaza

Countdown begins for GSLV-F15/NVS-02 mission

Chennai, Jan 28: The 27 hr countdown for tomorrow’s historic GSLV-F15/NVS-02 Mission, marking ISRO’s 100th Launch from the spaceport of Sriharikota, began on Tuesday morning. ISRO sources said the countdown for the launch began at 0327 hrs. NVS-02 is Navigation Satellite and second in the series of NavIC constellation. The GSLV-F15 will take off from… Continue reading Countdown begins for GSLV-F15/NVS-02 mission

Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Ladakh finish on top; Army edge out ITBP to retain ice hockey title

Leh (Ladakh) [India]: In their second year as hosts, the Union Territory of Ladakh finished on top of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, the first chapter of which ended at the NDS Stadium here on Monday. The grand finale saw the mouth-watering men’s ice hockey final and the Indian Army squeezed past ITBP 2-1… Continue reading Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Ladakh finish on top; Army edge out ITBP to retain ice hockey title

World Pickleball League: Mumbai Pickle Power dominate, Pune United secure thrilling win

MUMBAI: Mumbai Pickle Power continued their unbeaten run with a commanding 5-0 victory over Hyderabad Superstars, while Pune United edged past Bengaluru Jawans in a nail-biting 3-2 thriller to register their first win of the season in the World Pickleball League here. Mumbai’s dominance began in the men’s singles, where Brandon Lane displayed nerves of… Continue reading World Pickleball League: Mumbai Pickle Power dominate, Pune United secure thrilling win

Maha Kumbh: Devotees continue to arrive at Triveni Sangam to take holy dip

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 28: Devotees continued to arrive at Triveni Sangam on Tuesday to participate in the world’s biggest religious congregation, Maha Kumbh 2025. Meanwhile, Yog Guru Baba Ramdev conducted a free yoga therapy and meditation camp for the second consecutive day at Sri Gurukasharni Kumbh Mela Camp in Prayagraj. The ongoing Maha… Continue reading Maha Kumbh: Devotees continue to arrive at Triveni Sangam to take holy dip

Govt proposes more sops for scrapping vehicles with BS-II, older emission standard

NEW DELHI: With an aim to get rid of high-polluting vehicles, the transport ministry has proposed to double the rebate up to 50 per cent in one-time tax on purchase of new vehicles after scrapping those with BS-II and earlier emission standards. At present, a discount of 25 per cent in Motor Vehicle tax is… Continue reading Govt proposes more sops for scrapping vehicles with BS-II, older emission standard

Russia-India relations based on ‘special and privileged strategic partnership’: Putin

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Sunday said that Russian-Indian relations are based on “special and privileged strategic partnership” and hoped that the two countries will use joint efforts to continue to consistently build up productive bilateral cooperation across all areas. President Putin sent heartfelt congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on… Continue reading Russia-India relations based on ‘special and privileged strategic partnership’: Putin