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India and China review situation along LAC, early resumption of Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra

India and China review situation along LAC, early resumption of Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra

Beijing, March 25 (IANS) India and China on Tuesday comprehensively reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the India-China border areas and early resumption of cross-border cooperation - including on trans-border rivers and Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra - during the 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) held in Beijing.

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Actress Parvati Nair pens beautiful tribute to late grandmother; Calls her the biggest inspiration!

Actress Parvati Nair pens beautiful tribute to late grandmother; Calls her the biggest inspiration!

Chennai, Mar 25(IANS) Well known actress Parvati Nair, who has worked in the Tamil and Malayalam film industries extensively, has now penned a beautiful and wholehearted tribute to her late grandmother.

Akshay Kumar hails PM Modi’s upcoming Waves Summit as a game-changer for global entertainment

Akshay Kumar hails PM Modi’s upcoming Waves Summit as a game-changer for global entertainment

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Akshay Kumar has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative "World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit" (WAVES) as a groundbreaking event set to transform the global entertainment industry.

PMAY proving to blessing for the poor in Prayagraj, beneficiary thanks govt

PMAY proving to blessing for the poor in Prayagraj, beneficiary thanks govt

Prayagraj, March 25 (IANS) Santosh Mehta, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, never imagined owning a permanent home. However, thanks to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), her dream has turned into a reality.

Sasikumar, Simran-starrer ‘Tourist Family’ to hit screens on May 1

Sasikumar, Simran-starrer ‘Tourist Family’ to hit screens on May 1

Chennai, Mar 25(IANS) The makers of director Abishen Jeevinth's upcoming Tamil comedy drama 'Tourist Family', featuring Sasikumar and Simran in the lead, on Tuesday announced that their film would hits screens worldwide on May 1 this year.

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Actress Parvati Nair pens beautiful tribute to late grandmother; Calls her the biggest inspiration!

Actress Parvati Nair pens beautiful tribute to late grandmother; Calls her the biggest inspiration!

Akshay Kumar hails PM Modi’s upcoming Waves Summit as a game-changer for global entertainment

Akshay Kumar hails PM Modi’s upcoming Waves Summit as a game-changer for global entertainment

PMAY proving to blessing for the poor in Prayagraj, beneficiary thanks govt

PMAY proving to blessing for the poor in Prayagraj, beneficiary thanks govt

Sasikumar, Simran-starrer ‘Tourist Family’ to hit screens on May 1

Sasikumar, Simran-starrer ‘Tourist Family’ to hit screens on May 1

Dancer's death: Calcutta HC seeks case diary from police

Dancer's death: Calcutta HC seeks case diary from police

Gujarat Titans opt to field first against Punjab Kings in Match 5 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. IANS Photos

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans opt to field first against Punjab Kings at NaMo Stadium

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UN warns education ban on Afghan girls will 'haunt generations'

UN warns education ban on Afghan girls will 'haunt generations'

New York, March 25 (IANS) The United Nations Women on Tuesday warned that it will have generational consequences in Afghanistan as girls are denied education for the third year in a row.

Bangladesh on edge amid coup speculations, Army Chief dismisses rumours

Bangladesh on edge amid coup speculation, Army Chief dismisses rumours

Dhaka, March 25 (IANS) Speculation is mounting over the possibility of martial law or a state of emergency in Bangladesh, with talks of a military takeover gaining traction. Concerns are growing that the army could move against the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government amid increasing tensions between the military and both the administration and student-led movements.

Protests engulf Karachi as Baloch leaders demand release of activists

Protests engulf Karachi as Baloch leaders demand release of activists

Karachi, March 25 (IANS) Widespread protests flared in Pakistan's Karachi as the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) took to the streets against "state brutality and enforced disappearances" and demanded the release of the arrested Baloch leaders, including its chief Mahrang Baloch.

Pakistan continues to illegally occupy part of J&K, must vacate: India at UN

Pakistan continues to illegally occupy part of J&K, must vacate: India at UN (Ld)

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India on Tuesday said Pakistan continued to "illegally occupy" part of Jammu and Kashmir, and "must vacate" the territory while slamming the neighbouring country for its "repeated references" to J&K at a United Nations debate on peacekeeping reforms.

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IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans opt to field first against Punjab Kings at NaMo Stadium

Gujarat Titans opt to field first against Punjab Kings in Match 5 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. IANS Photos

Chamara Silva appointed as head coach of Sri Lanka U19 team

Chamara Silva appointed as head coach of Sri Lanka U19 team. Photo credit: Sri Lanka Cricket

National Women’s Hockey: Odisha, Maharashtra, Bengal win on Day 6

Odisha, Maharashtra, Bengal win on Day 6 of the National Women’s Hockey League, Final Phase being played at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda International Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday. Photo credit: Hockey India

Tendulkar wishes KL Rahul, Athiya Shetty endless joy, says ‘A beautiful new journey begins’

Sachin Tendulkar wishes KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty endless joy, says ‘A beautiful new journey begins' now.

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Misleading ads: CCPA slaps over Rs 77 lakh fine on 24 coaching institutes

Misleading ads: CCPA slaps Rs 77.6 lakh penalty on 24 coaching institutes

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties to the tune of Rs 77,60,000 on 24 coaching institutes for misleading advertisements in the country, the government informed on Tuesday.

Need to become producer, rather than consumer of AI: Raghav Chadha calls for Make AI in India'

Make India a producer and not consumer: Raghav Chadha pushes for ‘Make AI in India’ project

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Tuesday emphasised the need to expand the 'Make in India' initiative and bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its ambit for solidifying country's growth potential in next few decades.

Tele-MANAS mental health helpline handles over 19.6 lakh calls: Prataprao Jadhav

Tele-MANAS mental health helpline handles over 19.6 lakh calls since 2022: Prataprao Jadhav

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Tele MANAS toll-free number, launched as part of the national tele-mental health programme in India, has received more than 19,67,000 since its launch in 2022 till mid-March 2025, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav, said in the Parliament on Tuesday.

India’s office leasing market clocks all-time record at 81.7 MSF last year

India’s office leasing market clocks all-time record at 81.7 MSF last year: Report

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India’s office leasing market broke previous records in 2024 at 81.7 million square feet (MSF), 19 per cent increase from 2023 and its highest-ever leasing in a calendar year, a report showed on Tuesday.

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Tele-MANAS mental health helpline handles over 19.6 lakh calls since 2022: Prataprao Jadhav

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Tele MANAS toll-free number, launched as part of the national tele-mental health programme in India, has received more than 19,67,000 since its launch in 2022 till mid-March 2025, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav, said in the Parliament on Tuesday.

100-day intensified campaign lays strong foundation to fight TB: PM Modi

100-day intensified campaign lays strong foundation to fight TB: PM Modi

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The 100-day intensified TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has laid a strong foundation for a tuberculosis-free India, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

Now Ayushman Bharat scheme extends to Delhi; CM Rekha Gupta allocates Rs 2,144 crore

Now Ayushman Bharat scheme extends to Delhi; CM Rekha Gupta allocates Rs 2,144 crore

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the national capital and allocated Rs 2,144 crore for the flagship scheme.