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Australia to invest $16 mn in joint trade and investment fund with India
Australia boosts India trade ties with $16 million investment, aiming for growth in clean energy, education, agribusiness, and tourism while fostering deeper economic links
India-Pakistan CT clash breaks viewership record at 602 mn on JioHotstar
The India-Pakistan match in Dubai at the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday turned out to be a mega blockbuster touching a record viewership of 60.2 crore on the streaming platform of the newly created platform JioHotstar. The peak concurrency, which is the highest number of viewers during a live stream, for the Indo-Pak match on JioHotstar, formed by the merger of erstwhile platforms JioCinema and Disney +HotStar, was 60.2 crore when Virat Kohli hit the winning runs chasing a target of 241 runs. Kohli himself completed his 51st century with the last stroke, keeping viewers absorbed. When the first over of the match was bowled by Mohammed Shami, the viewership jumped to 6.8 crore at the end of it and kept increasing through the match. The viewership reached 32.1 crore in the last over of Pakistan's innings and reached 32.2 crore during the innings break. When India began their run chase, the viewership increased to 33.8 crore and remained stable at 36.2 crore for a substantia
Secondary infertility: What is it? Why is it rising in India? Details
Infertility is a major concern across the country and the cases of second infertility are significantly rising in India. Multiple factors contribute to this problem. Here's all you need to know
India, Argentina sign agreement to explore lithium, other critical minerals
India and Argentina on Wednesday signed an agreement for deeper collaboration in exploration and resource development of critical minerals, particularly lithium, an official statement said. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy, Governor of Catamarca, Argentina, Ral Alejandro Jalil, here. Both sides discussed expanding cooperation in the mining sector, particularly in lithium exploration and investment opportunities, the Ministry of Mines said in a statement. "A key highlight of the meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a PSU under the Ministry of Mines, and the Provincial Government of Catamarca, Argentina, which will pave the way for deeper collaboration in exploration and resource development of critical minerals," it said. Argentina, known for its vast lithium reserves, is a crucial partner for India in securing essential
Sarojini Naidu's 146th birth anniversary: 10 facts on Nightingale of India
This year marks the 146th anniversary of Sarojini Naidu's birth, on February 13. She was dubbed the "Nightingale of India" for her poems and is remembered as a woman of substance
Snow Moon 2025: Will this lunar event be visible in India? Check details
The Snow Moon will rise today on Feb 12 in the east at sunset and arrive at its highest point around midnight. It's called Snow Moon since it rises in one of the snowiest months in the US
How India can achieve rapid growth to achieve 'Viksit Bharat 2047' goal?
India must adopt a focused approach in the coming years to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047. Achieving 8-10% growth is possible with coordinated, growth-focused policies at both central and state levels
Employability of Indian graduates rises to 54.81% in last decade: Mandaviya
The employability of Indian graduates increased significantly from 33.95 per cent in 2013 to 54.81 per cent in 2024, Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday. He attributed the improved employability to various skill-building initiatives undertaken by the government amid growing demand for skilled professionals across the globe. Mandaviya inaugurated the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Youth Summit in Gandhinagar. He said BIMSTEC countries present an opportunity for collective growth and development given that more than 60 per cent of their population is below 35 years and that India is committed to playing a leading role by offering its expertise, resources, and vision. "India has taken various initiatives to bridge the skill gap amid a rise in the global demand for skilled professionals, with over 1.5 crore youth trained in AI, robotics and digital technologies and equipped with ...
Who is Mohini Mohan Dutta? Man who may receive ₹ 500 crore from Tata's will
The unsealing of Ratan Tata's will has shocked many after it was found that a mysterious man, Mohini Mohan Dutta, has inherited assets over Rs 500 crore on his name
'Not new, ongoing for years': S Jaishankar on US deporting 104 Indians
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha that it is the obligation of all countries to take back their nationals if they are found to be living illegally abroad
WATCH: US releases video of Indian immigrants chained, handcuffed
The US has deported 104 Indians on a record military flight, reinforcing strict immigration policies as the USBP chief has further warned, 'Cross illegally, and you will be removed'
India to host DeepSeek on its servers to address privacy concerns: Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw also emphasised the importance of distillation in AI models, ensuring that India's AI development remains open and application-driven
What is 'One Nation, One Time' and how will it benefit the country? Details
The Indian government has drafted comprehensive rules mandating use of Indian Standard Time (IST) across platforms to streamline timekeeping
14-year-old boy from Noida discovers asteroid, Nasa asks him to name it
14-year-old Daksh Malik, who studies in class 9, identified an asteroid in space. Nasa confirmed and recognised the asteroid and temporarily named it "2023 OG40"
Republic Day 2025: Best wishes, messages and quotes to share on this day
On January 26, 2025, India will commemorate its 76th Republic Day. The day marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950, which made the nation an independent democratic republic
Republic Day 2025: 20+ free Indian flags to upload on WhatsApp DP & status
India celebrates Republic Day 2025 on January 26. To show their patriotism on this day, people upload colourful and trendy designs of the Tiranga to their social media
Republic Day 2025 Quiz: Test your knowledge with these questions & answers
The Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950, since then, this day is celebrated as the Republic Day. Here are some quiz questions to test your knowledge about the country
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2025: Top quotes, slogans and speeches
Today, India is observing the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Here are some famous quotes, speeches and slogans by Netaji to inspire our countrymen
Planetary Parade 2025: Will it be visible from India? Know date, time, more
In a rare celestial event known as a planetary parade, six planets will align in January and seven in March. The best time to observe these phenomena is after sunset
