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WAVES 2025: Govt announces $1 billion fund for creators' economy
Sambhal prepares for a peaceful Holi with tightened security and special patrols
Indefinite shutdown in Manipur tribal areas lifted after 5 days
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi extend Holi greetings to citizens
Warehouse set ablaze in MP's Mhow amid heavy police deployment
India’s software and IT services exports reach $200 billion in 2023-24: Report
Decline in inflation paves way for higher GDP growth
Mauritius Foreign Minister lauds India's tremendous rise under PM Modi
WAVES 2025: Govt announces $1 billion fund for creators' economy
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The government will create a billion-dollar fund for the creator's economy as part of the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, said Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday.
FIH takes stock of preparations for next year's Hockey World Cup
Lausanne (Switzerland), March 13 (IANS) Members of the Netherlands-Belgium 2026 Organising Committee along with officials of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) took stock of the preparations for next year's FIH World Cup to be jointly hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.
Bengal LoP to skip meeting with CM next week in protest over RG Kar rape case
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Thursday, said that he will deliberately skip an official meeting next week where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be present, as a mark of protest against the alleged attempts by the state administration, especially the Kolkata Police, to tamper with evidence in the R.G. Kar rape and murder case which took place in August last year.
Sudirman Cup: India put in Group D with Indonesia, Denmark and England
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) The Indian badminton team has been clubbed together with Indonesia, Denmark and England in Group D for the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 to be played in Xiamen, China, from April 27 to May 4, as per the draw announced on Thursday.
UP to transform all municipal corporations into solar cities, announces CM Yogi Adityanath
Gorakhpur, March 13 (IANS) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Thursday that all municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh will be transformed into solar cities as part of the state's commitment to clean energy and sustainable urban growth.
Vijayashanthi, Naga Babu among 10 elected unopposed as MLCs in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad, March 13 (IANS) Tollywood actors-turned-politicians Vijayashanthi and Naga Babu were among 10 candidates elected unopposed as Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Thursday.
World Para Athletics GP: India tops medal tally with 134 medals
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) India brought the curtains down on a remarkable campaign in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, finishing at the top of the medals table with a stunning total of 134 medals, including 45 gold, 40 silver, and 49 bronze. With athletes delivering some exceptional performances across track and field events, the host nation showcased its growing strength in para-athletics on the global stage.
Shweta Bachchan drops a love-filled pic of parents Amitabh and Jaya
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Shweta Bachchan took to her Instagram handle and treated the netizens with a love-filled photo of her parents, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan.
Sambhal prepares for a peaceful Holi with tightened security and special patrols
Sambhal, March 13 (IANS) The police administration in Sambhal is fully on alert for the upcoming Holi festival to be celebrated on Friday. The administration is ensuring strict security measures to prevent any untoward incidents.
WPL 2025: Matthews, Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet carry MI to massive 213/4
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt hit 77 runs each while captain Harmanpreet Kaur smashed a breathtaking 36 at the back-end as Mumbai Indians posted 213/4 in 20 overs against Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator clash of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.
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