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Uttar Pradesh: Two vehicles catch fire in Prayagraj, no casualties reported

Prayagraj: A fire broke out in two vehicles in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, an official said, adding that at least seven fire tenders were at the spot to douse the blaze. The official further said that there had been no casualties and everyone was safe.According to Fire Officer Vishal Yadav, a caller named Anurag Yadav apprised the…

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WFI still functions from sex assault-accused Brij Bushan Sharan Singh’s residence; claims will shift next month

New Delhi, 25/1: Admitting that its operations were being conducted from the residence of former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Saturday said this was a temporary arrangement and the body will move to a new official residence. WFI, which was suspended by the Sports Ministry in December 2023,…

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India puts up big show at Davos, returns with Rs 20 lakh crore investment commitments

Davos, 25/1: As the five-day World Economic Forum Annual Meeting ended on Friday, Indian leaders said they could see trust for India in eyes of all global leaders and that was reflected in investment commitments totalling over Rs 20 lakh crore with Maharashtra grabs the biggest pie worth 80 percent. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who…

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ITER CHOSEN NO. 1 ENGINEERING INSTITUTE IN EAST INDIA AT TIMES BUSINESS AWARDS-JHARKHAND

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 24: Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), faculty of engineering and technology of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here has been chosen as the No. 1 engineering institute in eastern India at the Times Business Awards-Jharkhand for 2025 event held at Ranchi. The awards, flagship program of the Times…

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Shallu Jindal Speaks at World Economic Forum at Davos in Switzerland

Davos, Switzerland, 24/01/2025 Chairperson of theJindal Foundation and Chancellor of OP Jindal University, Ms. Shallu Jindal, highlighted the Jindal Foundation’s commitment to driving positive social and economic change during her participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos. She also showcased the Foundation’s impactful initiatives that foster economic growth and empower future generations. Ms. Jindal joined…

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OPGC conducts multi-specialty health check-up camp in Piplikani panchyat

Jharsuguda(Correspondent) 24/01/2025: Odisha Power Generation Corporation ltd. today organized a multi-specialist health check-up camp at Piplikani Gram Panchayat under Lakhanpur block of Jharsuguda district.  Dr. G. L. Tiberiwal of IB Thermal Hospital inaugurated the health camp in presence of Himansu Bhusan Behera (Senior Manager-Corporate Communication & CSR) along with CSR team and medical team of IB Thermal Power Station. Apart…

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Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High Performance athletes excel as Indian Men’s and Women’s Teams win the first Kho Kho World Cup

Bhubaneswar, Jan 24 : ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) proudly celebrates the outstanding performance of three athletes, including two women, from the Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High-Performance Centre (HPC), who excelled in both Men and Women’s teams, contributing to India’s triumph as the inaugural champions in both categories at the Kho Kho World…

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Actress Mamta Kulkarni becomes Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhara

Mumbai, 24/1: Former Bollywood actor and model Mamta Kulkarni – who returned to Mumbai after 25 years has undertaken a spiritual journey coinciding with the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. With the 52-year-old taking ‘sanyas’, the Kinnar Akhada has decided to appoint Mamta Kulkarni a Mahamandleshwar. Mamta Kulkarni has been re-named as Shri Yamai Mamta Nandgiri.

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