India secures 5 more medals, totaling 9 at Special Olympics in Day 2
New Delhi, March 13 (H.S.): Indian athletes continued their remarkable performance at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, waving the flag of success again on the second day. On Wednesday, by winning two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal, India’s total medal count has now reached 9. Snowboarding, which brought India four medals…
Putin makes first visit to Kursk Oblast since start of incursion
Moscow, March 13 (H.S.): Amid the ongoing war with Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk region to assess the situation. He toured a command post of a battlegroup. During this time, Putin stated that the Russian army needs to defeat the Ukrainian army in the Kursk region as soon as possible and establish…
Global Market tumbles over possible US recession, Asian stocks mixed
New Delhi, March 13 (H.S.) : Today, global markets are sending mixed signals influenced by Donald Trump’s tariff policy, which led to fluctuations in the US market during the last session. Wall Street closed with mixed results, with Dow Jones futures currently down. The European market showed consistent buying, while Asian markets are under pressure….
Rebels arrested, arms and narcotics recovered in separate operations in Manipur
Imphal, 13 March (HS): Security forces and police in Manipur have arrested several rebels and in separate operations. According to the information received on Thursday, an active KCP (PWG) outfit Laishram Boinao alias Boi alias Langam (36) was arrested from near Krishnadas Farm House at Heirok Part-III, Uyokhching in Thoubal district. A large quantity of…
Bengal Bans Holi Celebrations at Santiniketan’s Sonajhuri Haat to Protect Green Cover
Kolkata, 13 March (H.S.) -The West Bengal government has imposed a ban on Holi celebrations at the popular Sonajhuri Haat in Birbhum district’s Santiniketan this year, citing concerns over potential damage to the forested area. The decision was announced by the state’s forest department. Sonajhuri Haat, located near Visva-Bharati’s Santiniketan campus—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—has…
Viktor Axelsen suffers defeat on Day 2 of All England Open 2025
Delhi, 13 March (H.S.): At the All England Open, former world number one Viktor Axelsen faced an unexpected first-round defeat against Taiwan’s Lin Chun-yi. After a tight first game and a dominating second, Axelsen faltered in the deciding game, losing 21-19, 13-21, 21-11, while acknowledging Lin’s great performance and expressing personal disappointment. Axelsen said: “If…
Sambhal DM joins women’s SHG to sell herbal gulal ahead of Holi
Sambhal, March 13 (IANS) In a unique initiative ahead of Holi, Rajender Pensiya, District Magistrate of Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, actively participated in selling herbal gulal alongside women from a Self-Help Group (SHG). Encouraging and assisting the women in marketing their handmade herbal gulal, DM Pensiya’s efforts resulted in sales worth Rs 80,000. This initiative not…
Under NFSA, 81 Crore poor people getting free Ration, Minister Joshi replies in Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI, 12 March (H.S.) : Union Minister for Consumer Affairs responded in the Lok Sabha regarding the National Food Security Act, which provides free rations to 81 crore impoverished individuals. During the Question Hour, Union Cabinet Minister Prahlad Joshi discussed the Act, originally enacted in February 2013 at the initiative of Sonia Gandhi. He…
MP’s handicraft, handloom expo ‘Mrignayani’ at Nagpur from Mar 15
Nagpur, 12 Mar (HS):- The Madhya Pradesh Hastashilp Evam Hathkargha Vikas Nigam Limited (Madhya Pradesh Handicraft and Handloom Development Corporation Limited) is organizing ‘Mrignayani’ an exhibition-cum-sale of handicraft and handloom products at the South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC) Nagpur from March 15 to 23. The exhibition will feature over 40 exhibitors, showcasing a diverse…