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Maharashtra governor to resign soon; BS Koshyari writes to PM Modi, wishes to retire [details]

This comes months after BS Koshyari became a subject of statewide protests when he labeled Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as an icon of 'olden days'

Jan 23, 2023

PM Modi ceremonially names 21 Andaman & Nicobar Islands after Param Vir Chakra awardees

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually participated in a ceremony to name 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands after 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, on the occasion of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary.

Jan 23, 2023

INS Vagir commissioned; adds teeth and stealth to Indian Navy [details]

The fifth submarine in the Kalvari Class, INS Vagir, built by the Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., was commissioned into the Indian Navy here on Monday in the presence of Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R. Hari Kumar.

Jan 23, 2023

10 amazing facts about Indian Railways every Indian must know [read now]

The Indian Railway transport system is truly historic and fascinating in all its aspects and ahead of the joyous occasion of National Tourism Day, Dinesh Kumar Kotha, Co-founder and CEO of Confirmtkt shares ten amazing facts about it that you probably might not know.

Jan 23, 2023

Joshimath Sinking: House roof collapses, courtyard sinks, threat to neighbouring houses too

The house collapsed on Sunday and its courtyard has also sunk considerably, posing a new threat in the neighbourhood

Jan 23, 2023

Veteran Kannada actor Lakshman passes away

Veteran Kannada actor Lakshman passed away on Monday following a heart attack at his residence in Bengaluru.

Jan 23, 2023

Athiya Shetty-KL Rahul wedding: Guests grooved to Besharam Rang, Mujhse Shaadi Karoge at sangeet night; Ajay Devgn wishes the couple

The ceremony will take place at 4:00 pm today. The couple will pose for the media at 6:30 pm reportedly.

Jan 23, 2023

Techies earning up to $1 mn a year laid off at Big Tech firms

As Big Tech layoffs dominate headlines, more details have emerged on which verticals and senior executives earning up to $1 million annually bore the maximum brunt at Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.

Jan 23, 2023

Dating Apps: Indian singles defying status quo, says report

Single people in India are embracing a more liberated, open and equitable approach to dating, making dating better in the new year

Jan 23, 2023

81 bird species face risk of extinction, Sri Lanka researchers on alert

Sri Lanka is a biodiversity hotspot with 435 species of birds, and this has been found during a nationwide survey on the Red Data Book of 2022

Jan 23, 2023

Pregnant woman saved in time, thanks to Apple Watch for alert on increasing heart rate

When Kelly arrived at the hospital, she discovered that she was in full-blown labour, her blood pressure was dropping and was losing blood due to a pregnancy complication known as placenta abruption,

Jan 23, 2023

Chris Hipkins confirmed New Zealand's new PM; to focus on domestic issues [details]

The New Zealand Labor Party has confirmed Chris Hipkins as the party's new leader and New Zealand's 41st Prime Minister, said Chris Hipkins in a press conference on Sunday.

Jan 23, 2023

Longest-surviving Hizbul terrorist held in J&K's Shopian [details]

The longest-surviving terrorist of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Sunday, police said.

Jan 22, 2023

Army reviews internal situation in J&K's Rajouri; police, CRPF, BSF, intelligence agency officials attend

The first meeting of all security and intelligence agencies was held after two back-to-back terror attacks in the Dangri village of Rajouri in which seven civilians were killed.

Jan 22, 2023

Congress may curtail Rahul Gandhi's foot march during Yatra in J&K; here's why [details]

Amid twin blasts in Jammu city, Congress says that the security of Rahul Gandhi is supreme. The party is strictly following the instructions of the security agencies during the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Jan 22, 2023