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Lobbying intensifies as govt prepares for 'Special Cadre' promotions

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Government officials seeking promotion to the ranks of deputy, joint and additional secretary have intensified lobbying efforts as the government prepares to initiate the grade upgrad... Read More


Put the screws on players who refuse Davis Cup duty: Anand Amritraj

India, Feb. 3 -- India's top players refusing to turn up for Davis Cup should face repercussions of some sort, says Anand Amritraj, a former India top 100 pro and longtime Davis Cup captain. The abse... Read More


Arms smuggling racket busted, three arrested

AMRITSAR, Feb. 3 -- The Amritsar commissionerate police have busted an interstate arms smuggling gang and arrested three key members from the area falling under the Gate Hakeem police station in Amrit... Read More


Happy Saraswati Puja 2025: 20+ Basant Panchami wishes, greetings, images, GIFs to share with friends and family

India, Feb. 3 -- Celebrate the auspicious occasion of Saraswati Puja, also known as Basant Panchami, by sharing heartfelt messages, images, GIFs and greetings with your loved ones. We have curated som... Read More


Delhi Election 2025: Number of voters, date of polling and results. Find all key details here

Delhi Election 2025, Feb. 3 -- Voting for 70 assembly seats in Delhi will be held in a single phase on February 5. The Delhi election results will be declared after the votes are counted on February 8... Read More


Grammys 2025: Trevor Noah's Shakira joke amid immigration crackdown draws eye roll, backlash

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- As the new administration in the United States intensifies its crackdown on illegal immigrants, comedian Trevor Noah's joke on singer Shakira and Colombians at the Grammy Awards h... Read More


What does no income tax up to Rs.12 lakh really mean? Decoding differences between tax rebate, deduction & exemption

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned that the 'nil income tax' slab would be raised to Rs.12 lakh; however, it is often misunderstood as a tax e... Read More


Governor confers degrees on 251 doctors at BFUHS convocation

Faridkot, Feb. 3 -- Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Monday emphasised the importance of ethics and dedication in the medical profession, urging graduates to "Come to learn, leave to serve." Pr... Read More


USAID officials at loggerheads with Elon Musk's DOGE over system access, sent on leave

India, Feb. 3 -- Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was at loggerheads with senior security staff at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) after the agency refused to... Read More


Ludhiana: Moving car catches fire, two escape unhurt

Ludhiana, Feb. 3 -- A moving BMW car suddenly caught fire near Ferozepur Road, Baddowal, causing panic in the area. Two car mechanics, who were test-driving the vehicle after repairs, managed to jump ... Read More