Top Stories | - Part 242

Business and Commerce States Top Stories

Odisha demands ₹12.59 Lakh Crore from 16th Finance Commission, Seeks 100% SDRF Grant.

ION correspondentFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025

The Odisha government has placed a demand of 12.59 lakh crore rupees before the 16th Finance Commission. The demands have been placed before the Commission team led by its...

States Top Stories

Nagaland Police Seize Drugs Worth ₹118 Crore in 2024, 343 Arrested.

ION correspondentFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Nagaland police seized drugs worth more than 118 crore rupees over the last year. Inspector General of Police (CID) Vikram Khalete stated this during a press conference in Chumoukedima...

States Top Stories

J&K sees significant rise in MGNREGS worker deletions, over 1 lakh removed in 2023-24.

ION correspondentFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir recorded over one lakh eight thousand active worker deletions or cancellations from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, MGNREGS in the financial year 2023-24,...

Climate and Weather Top Stories

IMD forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya.

ION correspondentFebruary 6, 2025February 6, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya today. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, IMD senior scientist,...

Education and Books Top Stories

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025. PM Modi to engage students in new 8-episode format on Feb. 10.

ION correspondentFebruary 6, 2025February 6, 2025

The eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, the interaction program, will be held in a new format this season, spanning eight episodes. The program is scheduled to be held...

Sports Top Stories

Mohun Bagan SG secures playoff spot with 3-0 win over Punjab FC in ISL.

ION correspondentFebruary 6, 2025February 6, 2025

In the Indian Super League (ISL) Football, Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Punjab FC by 3-nil at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata last night. With this win,...

Bangabandhu Memorial Museum demolished in Dhaka amid protests, arson.

ION correspondentFebruary 6, 2025February 6, 2025

In Bangladesh, the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the capital Dhaka was demolished with bulldozers by a raging crowd last night amid the presence of law enforcers. The museum, Dhanmondi...

President Trump signs executive order banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports.

ION correspondentFebruary 6, 2025February 6, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order into law keeping men out of women’s sports and also prohibiting transgender women and girls from competing in women’s...

Climate and Weather States Top Stories

Higher Altitude Areas Experience Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh.

ION correspondentFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025

In Himachal Pradesh, the higher altitude areas are experiencing snowfall, while other parts of the state are witnessing rainfall due to the activity of Western disturbance. As a result,...

Sports Top Stories

Varun Chakaravarthy added to India’s ODI squad for England series.

ION correspondentFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has added Varun Chakaravarthy to India’s squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting tomorrow. Varun picked 14...