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February 06, 2023

'Sports Budget hiked three times since '14'

Noting that the Sports Budget of India has increased almost three times since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the need to create an environment for learning every discipline related to sports management and sports technology thereby creating an opportunity for the youth to make a career in these fields.

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Gen Musharraf, architect of Kargil intrusion, dies at 79

Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's former military ruler and the architect of the May 1999 intrusion by Pakistani troops in Kargil, passed away in Dubai on Sunday after a prolonged battle with the rare disease amyloidosis. He was 79 years of age.

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Balloon games

The world might have believed that its two greatest powers would have progressed beyond games involving balloons, but the continuing saga of the Chinese airship over American airspace, and now reports of another overflying Latin America, suggest there might be more to this than meets the eye.

2 mins

Centre to ban 138 China-linked betting apps, 94 loan apps

In a major crackdown, the Central government has initiated the process to ban and block 138 betting apps and 94 loan lending apps with Chinese links on an 'urgent' and 'emergency' basis, top government sources said on Sunday.

1 min

In Nanded, KCR pitches for Abki baar Kisan sarkar'in first BRS rally outside Telangana

Telangana chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday said that only farmers' rule can put an end to suicides by farmers and improve their condition.

2 mins

US jet shoots down Chinese spy balloon

China insisted the flyover was an accident involving a civilian craft and threatened repercussions

3 mins

Siliguri blood camp tribute to Sir Frank Worrell

Siliguri today remembered Sir Frank Worrell, the legendary cricketer, by organising a blood donation camp.

2 mins

Golay, Rijiju vow to have 'foreign tag' row settled

The Supreme Court's observation of the Sikkimese Nepalis as \"persons of foreign origin\" has come under severe criticism from all sections of Sikkimese society. In Delhi today, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) met Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju and submitted a memorandum, while discussing in detail the observations of the Supreme Court of India that came with the verdict in the case related to Income Tax exemption for Old Settlers of Sikkim.

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CM to go on Tripura trip from today, to take part in poll rally

Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee will go on a two day visit to Tripura this week to take part in a rally before the ensuing Assembly election.

1 min

Cong to ask three questions daily on Adani issue

The Congress on Sunday said that it will ask three questions a day related to Adani issue to the Prime Minister. The Congress said that after Panama Papers leak no action was taken despite assurance from the Prime Minister.

2 mins

Pakistan's problems of its own making

A popular refrain of policymakers, many TV anchors and most public commentators in Pakistan is to vilify the IMF and to blame it for the country's myriad economic woes ranging from the rupee 'devaluation' to inflation.

4 mins

'Sustained capex push key to infra growth, job creation'

Industry bodies have welcomed the government's initiative of a substantial hike in the Capex

3 mins

Hackers stole $3.8bn from crypto investors in 2022

Cryptocurrency hackers stole $3.8 billion last year, making it the worst year on record for crypto investors, up from $3.3 billion in 2021.

1 min

Higher capex, infra push, green initiatives to drive up demand for bank funds

The Indian banking sector is happy with the Union Budget for 2023-24 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

2 mins

Twitter to charge $1,000 per month from businesses for their gold badges

Twitter has told businesses to pay $1,000 per month for retaining gold badges and brands and organisations which do not pay the money will lose their checkmarks.

1 min

US states take control of abortion debate with funding focus

Though the Insight Women's Center sits at the epicenter of a reinvigorated battle in the nation's culture wars, the only hint of its faith-based mission to dissuade people from getting abortions is the jazzy, piano rendition of \"Jesus Loves Me\" playing in a waiting room.

3 mins

Former Israeli PM: Putin promised not to kill Zelenskyy

A former Israeli prime minister who served briefly as a mediator at the start of Russia's war with Ukraine says he drew a promise from the Russian president not to kill his Ukrainian counterpart.

1 min

The knives are out for Rishi Sunak

After a silence of over 100 days since her resignation as prime minister after serving the shortest term in this office in British history, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak's immediate predecessor, launched a broadside against her successor on Sunday.

1 min

ISL: Odisha FC take on FC Goa with eyes firmly on Playoffs spota

In seven previous encounters against FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL), Odisha FC are yet to win a game against the Gaurs. FC Goa have won five times and two games have ended in draws.

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Suarez extends scoring run for Brazil's Gremio

Former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez his prolific form continued for Brazil's Gremio by scoring twice in a 3-0 home victory over Aimore.

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