Month: February 2022

Olympics Live: Russian athlete Bolshunov wins skiathlon gold

BEIJING — The Latest on the Beijing Winter Olympics: ___ Russian skier Alexander Bolshunov pulled away from the pack early to win gold in the 30-kilometer skiathlon. Bolshunov, the World Cup points leader in distance races, grabbed a Russian Olympic Committee flag in the final stretch and waved it […]

Officials: Russia at 70 percent of Ukraine military buildup

WASHINGTON — Russia has assembled at least 70 percent of the military firepower it likely intends to have in place by mid-month to give President Vladimir Putin the option of launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, U.S. officials say. The officials, who discussed internal assessments of the Russian […]

e-Counselling for students seeking admission into 100 new Sainik Schools

DELHI, FEBRUARY 6: Marching ahead with the Government’s aim of setting up 100 new Sainik Schools throughout the country, the Sainik School Society (SSS) is in the process of developing an automated system for conduct of e-Counselling. e-Counselling for admission into Sainik Schools has been introduced for the […]

PM dedicates to the nation 216-feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’ commemorating Sri Ramanujacharya

“India is giving concrete shape to its human energy and inspirations through this grand statue of Jagadguru Sri Ramanujacharya” “When we see Ramanujacharya ji, we realize that there is no conflict between progressiveness and antiquity” “It is not necessary to go far from your roots for reforms. Rather […]

Two Days State Mourning from February 6th as a mark of respect on the passing away of Sushri Lata Mangeshkar

DELHI, FEBRUARY 6: It is with profound sorrow that the Government of India announces the passing away of Sushri Lata Mangeshkar today. As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the Government of India has decided that there will be two days State Mourning from today throughout […]

COVID-19 UPDATE

DELHI, FEBRUARY 6: 169.46 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive India’s Active caseload currently stands at 12,25,011 Active cases stand at 2.90% Recovery Rate currently at 95.91% 2,13,246 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,04,61,148 1,07,474 new cases recorded […]

Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar, “the Nightingale,” dies at 92

MUMBAI, Feb 6 – Lata Mangeshkar, one of India’s biggest cultural icons and a singer who defined music and melody for generations of her countrymen, died on Sunday. She was 92 and is survived by her four siblings. She was hospitalised on Jan. 11 after being infected with […]

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Budget 2022 carves out a vital global role for India

Says, futuristic in approach and aims to tap unexplored potential in various sectors of the economy Union Budget 2022-23 shows consistency, conviction and courage in Government’s approach: Dr Jitendra Singh DELHI, FEBRUARY 5: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth […]

Kashmir journalist arrested under India’s anti-terror law

SRINAGAR, India — Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir said they arrested a prominent journalist on accusations of publishing “anti-national content,” in a widening crackdown against media in the disputed region. Fahad Shah, the editor of news portal Kashmir Walla, was summoned for questioning in southern Pulwama town on Friday and […]

Olympic Updates: China wins 1st gold of Winter Olympics

BEIJING — The Latest on the Beijing Winter Olympics: ___ China has won its first gold of the Beijing Games, emerging victorious in the mixed team relay at short track speedskating in the event’s Olympic debut. Wu Dajing edged Italy’s Pietro Sighel by .016 seconds. That’s half a skate […]

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