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Planetary Parade 2025: Will it be visible from India? Know date, time, more

In a rare celestial event known as a planetary parade, six planets will align in January and seven in March. The best time to observe these phenomena is after sunset

EU wants to upgrade strategic partnership with India, says President Ursula

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said the first trip of her new Commission will be to India as she wants to upgrade the strategic partnership with "the largest country and democracy" of the world. In a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting here, she said the European Commission wants to see local industries flourish in its partner countries because that is also in its own interest. "And, we have partners across the world, from Africa to Indo-Pacific," she said. "The first trip of my new commission will be to India. Together with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we want to upgrade the strategic partnership with the largest country and democracy in the world," she declared. While European Parliament re-elected her for a second term in July last year, the new commission officially began work recently. Her present term will continue till 2029. She further said, "I believe we also strive for mutual benefits with our conversations with Chin

Republic Day 2025: Parade schedule, chief guest, & tableaux - check details

India is celebrating 75 years of the Indian Constitution. Republic Day Parade 2025 to celebrate India's cultural diversity, military strength, and Jan Bhagidari with grand displays & vibrant tableaux

Republic Day 2025: Will India celebrate 75th or 76th Republic Day?

The Republic Day parade covers the distance from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate on the Kartavya path showcasing various contingents from the Indian Armed Forces and paramilitary forces

Republic Day 2025: How to buy tickets online and offline? Check details

The Defence Ministry is offering online and offline tickets and several places are also being set up across the national capital. Here's how you can buy tickets

First full Moon of 2025: Will Wolf Moon be visible from India; know details

A rare spectacle of lunar occultation could be observed from a specific location as this event takes place once every 14 years. Here's all you need to know about celestial event

Makar Sankranti 2025: What is the importance of flying kites on this day?

kites Flying importance on Makar Sankranti 2025: People across the country fly multicoloured kites which is believed to be a way to express appreciation and gratitude to God

Oil prices rise 2% to 4-month high on impact of Russian sanctions

Analysts and energy traders said the sanctions will push China and India to source more crude from the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, boosting prices and shipping costs

'Greatest threat': Elon Musk warns of population decline in India, China

The Tesla Owners Silicon Valley account, which originally shared the data, emphasised the seriousness of the issue, stating, 'Population collapse is humanity's greatest threat'

Indore's Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya to use 'Bharat' in place of 'India'

Indore-based Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) on Friday passed a resolution stating it will only use "Bharat" in place of India in all its official documents, degrees and marksheets. DAVV Vice Chancellor Dr Rakesh Singhai said the resolution was tabled by a member of the executive council under the concept of "one nation, one name-Bharat". "The resolution was passed at the executive council's meeting that the varsity will only use only "Bharat" in all its documents, degrees, mark sheets, correspondence within the country and abroad and in day-to-day work," Singhai told PTI. He said that their varsity was probably the first university in the country to pass such a resolution. The VC of the university, set up by the state government in 1964, said, "Our country has been called Bharat since ancient times." "The name India was given to the country by the British as per their convenience. We should use the original name of our country, Bharat, everywhere," Singhai said. The VC said h

Taliban seeks India's support: Request visas for Afghan patients, students

Afghanistan urges India to resume visas for trade, education, and healthcare. Complexities include non-recognition of the Taliban, security concerns, and limited consular services

Taliban hails India as 'significant partner' after high-level talks

Over a million Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan and Iran since 2023, emphasising the scale of displacement. India has pledged additional support for their rehabilitation and healthcare

Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama gets new release date for this month

India-Japan collaborative animated movie 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' is releasing this month. The makers have shared the new date of release on Instragram

In first high level engagement with Taliban, foreign secy meets Afghan FM

In the meeting, India's foreign sceretary Vikram Misri underlined India's historic friendship with the Afghan people and the strong people to people contacts between the two countries

China exports push Nippon to seek growth in US, India after blocked deal

Japan's top steelmaker, battling declining domestic demand, made the $14.9 billion bid for the US producer in an attempt to grow its footprint in a stronger market

EU Council Prez speaks to PM Modi, calls India 'one of main partners'

Costa recalled his meeting with PM Modi during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in 2017 and expressed anticipation for the upcoming EU-India Summit, which is scheduled to take place later this year

HMPV cases in India highlights: Health Secretary urges states to raise public awareness on HMPV

HMPV Cases in India updates: Catch all the major news updates on human metapneumovirus cases here

HMPV cases in India: Which age group is most affected? Check complete guide

Seven HMPV cases have been confirmed in India. The preventive measures include washing your hands, covering your mouth while coughing or sneezing and staying away from symptomatic individuals

The Himalayan time bomb: Why Nepal and Tibet face frequent earthquakes

An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 shook Tibet, with strong tremors felt in neighbouring Nepal, India, Bhutan, and parts of China

Asia's middle-class growth slows, keeping the 'Asian Dream' out of reach

There is no concrete definition of what such a dream with Asian characteristics means, but inspiration could come from the American Dream, a term coined by writer James Truslow Adams in 1931