Indian women’s hockey stars Salima Tete and Nikki Pradhan to receive plots in Ranchi

IANS | January 28, 2025 7:06 PM

Ranchi, Jan 28 (IANS) The dream of owning a proper pucca house is finally coming true for Indian women’s hockey team captain Salima Tete and star defender Nikki Pradhan. Both players, who rose to fame while living in kutcha houses, will soon have their own homes in the posh Harmu Housing Colony of Ranchi, thanks to an initiative by the Jharkhand government.

International Space Station shares images of Mahakumbh 2025

IANS | January 27, 2025 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The International Space Station (ISS) has captured images of Mahakumbh 2025 -- the world's largest religious and human gathering event -- from space, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Monday.

Four killed in violent clash between two rival groups in Jabalpur

IANS | January 27, 2025 6:17 PM

Jabalpur, Jan 27 (IANS) A long-standing rivalry between two families in Madhya Pradesh's Timri village under the Patan police station area of Jabalpur erupted into a deadly confrontation, leaving four dead and two seriously injured, the police said here on Monday.

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 13 crore pilgrims take holy dip so far

IANS | January 26, 2025 10:28 PM

Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 26 (IANS) Over 13 crore pilgrims have taken the holy dip so far on the banks of Sangam as the mega festival of Mahakumbh 2025 is being celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement, drawing believers in Sanatan culture from all walks of life across the country and the world.