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Various international leaders congratulate India on its 76th Republic Day.

ION correspondentJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

January 26, 2025 7:21 PM. Leaders from various countries have congratulated India on its 76th Republic Day. In a social media post, Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu conveyed his heartfelt...

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Second phase of Hamas-Israel prisoner hostage exchange deal completed.

ION correspondentJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

January 26, 2025 1:53 PM. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced that the second phase of prisoner-hostage exchange between Hamas and Israel has completed. The...

USAID suspends all assistance in Bangladesh including food security & health programs.

ION correspondentJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) suspended all assistance programmes in Bangladesh.In a letter sent to all its implementing partners in Bangladesh, the US donor agency USAID...

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Iran Unveils Spy Ship During Major War Games. State Media.

Deepak BoraJanuary 26, 2025January 26, 2025

Iran’s advanced reconnaissance ship named Zagros. Photo, IRNA. The Iranian army has unveiled an advanced reconnaissance ship, state media said on Wednesday, as military forces conducted drills nationwide focused...

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Women’s Hockey India League. Soorma Hockey Club storms into final after defeating Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.

ION correspondentJanuary 26, 2025January 26, 2025

January 25, 2025 6:39 AM. The JSW Soorma Hockey Club stormed into the final after defeating Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers by 4-2 in the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL)...

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Men’s Hockey India League. Tamil Nadu Dragons to lock horns with Team Gonasika.

ION correspondentJanuary 26, 2025January 26, 2025

January 25, 2025 12:57 PM. In the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL), Tamil Nadu Dragons will lock horns with Team Gonasika, while Hyderabad Toofans will be up against UP...

Pete Hegseth appointed as next U.S. Defence Secretary.

ION correspondentJanuary 26, 2025January 26, 2025

January 25, 2025 11:46 AM. In USA, the Senate has confirmed appointment of Pete Hegseth as the next U.S. Defence Secretary. The confirmation for appointment of Hegseth came after...

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Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas freed four hostages under ceasefire agreement.

Deepak BoraJanuary 26, 2025January 26, 2025

Hamas has released four female Israeli soldiers held in Gaza as part of the ceasefire agreement, handing them over to Red Cross officials in Palestine Square in Gaza City....

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Vande Bharat Train completes trial run on Kashmir Route.

ION correspondentJanuary 26, 2025January 26, 2025

January 25, 2025 2:16 PM. In Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Railways marked yet another milestone in its journey of engineering excellence and connectivity enhancement as the prestigious Vande...

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17 Punjab Police Officers to be honoured with President’s Medal.

ION correspondentJanuary 26, 2025January 26, 2025

January 25, 2025 8:29 PM. The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the names of 17 Punjab Police Officers, including a lady police officer, to be honoured with the...