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Turkish Airlines HolidaysExpands Globally
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Turkish Airlines HolidaysExpands Globally

London,  February, 2025.Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has launched its comprehensive package holiday brand globally, offering travellers a seamless way to plan and book their trips in one place. The launch event held at The Peninsula London Hotel welcomed numerous distinguished guests from around the world, marking a strategic expansion for the brand.Holidaymakers can now arrange flights, hotels, tours, activities, car rentals, airport transfers, insurance and morethrough holidays.turkishairlines.comwith just a few clicks. Previously available only for outbound flights from Türkiye, Turkish Airlines Holidays has now expanded to key markets including the UK, Europe, South Korea, Mexico, Australia, and many more through strategic partners...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Advances Community Well-Being with the Inauguration of Water Units in Mysore District
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Advances Community Well-Being with the Inauguration of Water Units in Mysore District

Mysore, 27 February 2025.In line with its ongoing commitment to community well-being and giving it back to the society, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the inauguration of water purification units in Mysore district. The event was marked by the presence of esteemed dignitaries includingDr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Member, Karnataka Vidhana Parishathalong with senior TKM leadership Mr. Sudeep Dalvi, Chief Communication Officer, Senior Vice President & Head State Affairs - Toyota Kirloskar Motor, acknowledging the transformative impact of this initiative.With a commitment to ensuring access to safe and hygienic drinking water, enhancing public health, and preventing waterborne diseases, TKM has installed state-of-the-art water purification units in Mysore district for...
Raj govt raises marriage aid to Rs 75,000
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Raj govt raises marriage aid to Rs 75,000

Jaipur, February 27, 2025.The state govt Wednesday increased the marriage assistance amount under the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market Labour Welfare Scheme to Rs 75,000 per wedding.With chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma approving this enhancement, licenced labourers can now avail Rs 75,000 as marriage assistance for two daughters, marking an increase of Rs 25,000 from the previous amount.This approval is part of the budget announcement for 2025-26.In addition, the chief minister issued administrative and financial approval for more than Rs 8.47 crore for electrical, repair, and new construction works at the Hanumangarh town Agricultural Produce Market Committee's market yard.With this decision by Sharma, construction of covering sheds to protect agricultural commodities fro...
National Protein Day- Essential foods for every fitness enthusiast
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National Protein Day- Essential foods for every fitness enthusiast

New Delhi, February 27, 2025.Building muscle demands commitment, effective training, and proper nutrition. Among all nutrients, protein plays a vital role in muscle repair and growth. Whether you're an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or simply aiming to maintain strong and healthy muscles, incorporating high-protein foods into your diet can have a significant impact.Protein is essential for muscle development. During exercise, especially strength training, tiny tears form in muscle fibers. The body repairs these fibers using amino acids from protein, leading to increased strength and muscle growth over time. Without sufficient protein, muscle recovery slows, making it harder to see progress despite consistent workouts.Top Protein-Rich Foods for Muscle Growth1. Eggs: Eggs are...
20 crore people globally battle cervical pain
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20 crore people globally battle cervical pain

Jaipur, February 27, 2025.That nagging pain in your neck after a long day isn't just your body complaining - it's part of a growing global health crisis.Cervical pain, commonly known as neck pain, has silently become one of the most widespread health issues of our time, affecting how millions move through their daily lives.According to a recent study published in 'The Lancet', a staggering 20 crore people worldwide were grappling with cervical pain in 2020.Even more concerning is the future projection - by 2050, this number is expected to surge to 27 crore people.According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, about 14% of adults in India experience cervical pain at some point in their lives.Cervical pain is a bone-related problem. In this condit...
Power dept plans to ensure uninterrupted supply in Rajasthan
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Power dept plans to ensure uninterrupted supply in Rajasthan

Jaipur, February 27, 2025.With summer around the corner, the energy department Wednesday examined its readiness to maintain an uninterrupted power supply in the state. Additional chief secretary (energy) Alok led a meeting, in which he instructed the engineers of discoms to manage demand-supply efficiently during peak hours.Alok directed officials to replace defective consumer meters on priority and advised them to avoid issuing bills based on average consumption, which reduced revenue collection.With the department banking on central schemes like PM-Kusum and PM-Surya Ghar to end free power provided to consumers, the meeting reviewed the progress of these schemes. Nodal officers appointed from the department's headquarters were directed to expedite the adoption of solar scheme...
Rupee falls 51 paise, ends below 87 against dollar again
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Rupee falls 51 paise, ends below 87 against dollar again

New Delhi, February 27, 2025.The rupee fell sharply by 51 paise to settle at 87.21 against the US dollar on Tuesday due to month-end dollar demand by importers and capital outflows amid uncertainty over US trade tariffs.Jateen Trivedi, Research Analyst, LKP Securities, said, “rupee traded very weak as FII sell-off continued and crude oil prices remained elevated amid US tariffs on Iran, which pushed oil demand higher. The dollar index at 106.65 also added to the pressure on the rupee.”With continued capital outflows and rising crude prices, rupee weakness is likely to persist despite intervention by the RBI. “Support is seen near 87.45, while resistance remains at 86.85. Market focus remains on global risk sentiment, oil price trends and central bank policy signals,” he said.Fo...
Dhanush’s ‘Kuberaa’ set for June 20 release
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Dhanush’s ‘Kuberaa’ set for June 20 release

New Delhi, February 27, 2025.Tamil superstar Dhanush's upcoming movie "Kuberaa" will be released in theatres globally on June 20, the makers announced on Thursday.Directed by Sekhar Kammula, the movie will be released in five languages -- Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. It also features Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, and Jim Sarbh in pivotal roles.The film, which is dubbed as a pan-India cinematic spectacle, is backed by Sri Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations Pvt Ltd.
Imtiaz Ali sets ‘O Saathi Re’ series at Netflix; Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary & Arjun Rampal to star
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Imtiaz Ali sets ‘O Saathi Re’ series at Netflix; Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary & Arjun Rampal to star

Mumbai, February 27, 2025.Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is set to reunite with Netflix for "O Saathi Re", a romantic drama series starring Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary and Arjun Rampal.Billed as an "evocative exploration of the vintage feeling of love in contemporary times", the show is created by Ali, who earlier worked with the streamer for crime series "She" and the critically-acclaimed movie "Amar Singh Chamkila".
Centre approves 14 amendments of Waqf Bill
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Centre approves 14 amendments of Waqf Bill

New Delhi, February 27, 2025.The central cabinet approved the Waqf Amendment Bill on Thursday. According to media reports, the government may present the bill in the second part of the Parliament's Budget Session. The second part of the budget session will be from March 10 to April 4.The new draft of the Waqf Bill has been prepared based on the report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf, headed by Jagdambika Pal.Earlier, on February 13, during the first phase of the budget session, the JPC's report on the Waqf Bill was presented in Parliament. At that time the opposition had called the report fake which was followed by an uproar in Parliament.On January 27, the JPC investigating the Waqf (Amendment) Bill approved the draft report. In that JPC meeting, 44 amen...
‘Mahayagna’ of unity has concluded: PM Modi on Maha Kumbh
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‘Mahayagna’ of unity has concluded: PM Modi on Maha Kumbh

New Delhi, February 27,2025.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday likened the massive Maha Kumbh congregation to the newly awakened consciousness of a nation breathing freely after breaking the shackles of a slavery mindset."The Maha Kumbh has concluded. The 'mahayagna' of unity has concluded," he wrote in a blog, a day after the mega religious exercise concluded.Modi said more devotees than were ever imagined took the holy dip in Sangam, asserting that India is now forging ahead with new energy and that this points to a change of era which will write a new future for India.The prime minister offered apology to "Mother Ganga, Mother Yamuna, Mother Saraswati" as well as people, who he said are a form of God to him, for any shortcoming in the services rendered.He noted...
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, addresses Maha Shivratri festival organized by Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, addresses Maha Shivratri festival organized by Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

 Coimbatore, February 27, 2025.Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah extended greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of of Maha Shivratri. He said that from Somnath to Kedarnath, Pashupatinath to Rameswaram, and Kashi to Coimbatore, the entire nation is immersed in the devotion of Lord Shiva today. Shri Shah highlighted the spiritual significance of this day, noting that while the Maha Kumbh concludes in Prayagraj, a grand "Maha Kumbh of devotion" is unfolding in Coimbatore. He emphasized that Maha Shivratri is not just a festival but a profound night of self-awakening. He said when the entire universe resonates itself with the presence of Shiva, only then can the true essence of Shivaratri be experienced. He further said that this sacred day marks the di...
Capgemini India CEO jumps on work life balance debate bandwagon:Yardi advocates 47.5 hours of working per week, says ‘never sent mails to employees on weekends’
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Capgemini India CEO jumps on work life balance debate bandwagon:Yardi advocates 47.5 hours of working per week, says ‘never sent mails to employees on weekends’

New Delhi, February 26, 2025.IT services company, Capgemini India, CEO, Ashwin Yardi, has stated that working 47.5 hours a week is sufficient. Yardi said that he is against making employees work on weekends.On Tuesday, at the NASSCOM Technology and Leadership Forum, an employee asked about the ideal number of working hours in a week. In response, Yardi said that for the past four years, he has been working on the principle of not sending any emails to employees on weekends.
SpiceJet’s Q3 profits up ₹25 crore on strong passenger demand
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SpiceJet’s Q3 profits up ₹25 crore on strong passenger demand

New Delhi, February 26, 2025.India's budget airline, SpiceJet, posted a consolidated net profit of ₹25 crore in the third quarter of FY25, recovering from a ₹301 crore loss in the same period last year.Revenue Decline & Quarterly GrowthSpiceJet’s operational revenue fell 35.35% YoY to ₹1,231 crore in Q3, compared to ₹1,904 crore in Q3 FY24.However, revenue increased 35.12% QoQ from ₹911 crore in Q2 FY25.“Total revenue surged by 35% to ₹1,651 crore, driven by strong passenger demand, improved yields and enhanced operational efficiency. Passenger Load Factor (PLF) stood at an impressive 87%,” the airline said in a release.
Centre will hike ethanol-petrol blending target to more than 20%
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Centre will hike ethanol-petrol blending target to more than 20%

New Delhi, February 26, 2025.India is looking to increase its target of blending ethanol with petrol to more than 20%, news agency PTI quoted the Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri as saying at the ongoing ‘Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure summit’ in Guwahati. The petroleum minister added that the Centre has formed a committee under the NITI Aayog on this matter.Throwing more light on the matter, Puri said that the blending status currently stood at 19.6%. This further strengthened the fact that the government was on course to achieving the 20% blending target by 2025.Ethanol blending is an ambitious project of the government of India to reduce carbon emissions from vehicles in the country. Albeit, this project was started way back in 2001, but it gathered...
Jaipur’s bullion market sees price fluctuations:Rates of 10 grams of standard gold falls to ₹88,500; silver drops by ₹800
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Jaipur’s bullion market sees price fluctuations:Rates of 10 grams of standard gold falls to ₹88,500; silver drops by ₹800

Jaipur, February 26, 2025.The impact of global market instability is now evident in the bullion market, as gold and silver prices took a sharp dip on Wednesday. After a record surge, the price of standard gold fell by ₹300, while silver saw a decline of ₹800.With this drop, the price of 10 grams of standard gold in Jaipur’s bullion market has come down to ₹88,300, while silver per kilogram is now priced at ₹97,800.
Government plans universal pension scheme:Policy aims to cover salaried, self-employed, and unorganised sector workers
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Government plans universal pension scheme:Policy aims to cover salaried, self-employed, and unorganised sector workers

New Delhi, February 26, 2025.The central government is working on a Universal Pension Scheme to provide retirement benefits to all citizens, including those in the unorganized sector. Currently, workers such as construction laborers, domestic staff, and gig workers do not have access to government pension schemes. This initiative aims to cover salaried and self-employed individuals. The government is in the process of drafting proposal documents before seeking input from stakeholders.Unlike the Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), this new scheme may integrate multiple pension programs into one universal framework, making it accessible to all citizens on a voluntary basis.Several pension schemes are already in place for the unorganized sector, including:Atal Pensio...
REET candidates can travel in roadways buses for free
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REET candidates can travel in roadways buses for free

Jaipur, February 26, 2025.Candidates appearing for REET exam in Rajasthan will be able to travel for free in roadways buses for five days, which includes two days before the exam and two days after the exam. To avail the facility, candidates will need to show their admit card, said officials."If a candidate's exam is on Feb 27, they will be able to travel for free from Feb 25 till March 1. If a candidate's exam is on Feb 28, they will be able to avail of the facility between Feb 26 and March 2. This facility will be given to the candidates only in the Blue Line buses of roadways," said officials.Due to the high number of candidates appearing for the exam, special trains between Jodhpur-Gwalior-Dhehar Ke Balaji will run on Feb 26 and Feb 27. The trains will have a total of 22 co...
Nearly 50% of Palace on Wheels trips cancelled
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Nearly 50% of Palace on Wheels trips cancelled

Jaipur, February 26,2025.Perhaps for the first time in luxury train Palace on Wheels' 43-year history, out of 32 scheduled trips from Sept 27 last year to April 2, 15 journeys have already been cancelled due to inadequate tourist numbers, including the one on Wednesday, Feb 26. The passenger demographic for the train comprises 95% foreigners and 5% Indians.Bhagat Singh Lohagarh, O&M operator of Palace on Wheels, verified this, and suggested that negative narratives about India have led to a decline in foreign tourist arrivals. Nevertheless, he said, Dec and Jan journeys operated at full capacity.Yogendra Faujdar, an operating officer for the train, said more than 12 journeys required cancellation due to not enough foreign tourists. He attributed this to multiple internation...
Mahakumbh 2025: A Spectacle of Faith, Unity, and Tradition
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Mahakumbh 2025: A Spectacle of Faith, Unity, and Tradition

New Delhi, February 26, 2026.In a world marked by the hustle of modernity, few events hold the power to bring millions together in pursuit of something greater than themselves. The Maha Kumbh Mela, currently being held from 13 January 2025 to 26 February 2025, is a sacred pilgrimage that is celebrated four times over a course of 12 years.Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest peaceful gathering, draws millions of pilgrims who bathe in sacred rivers seeking to purify themselves from sins and attain spiritual liberation. The Maha Kumbh Mela is deeply embedded in Hindu mythology and represents one of the most significant gatherings of faith in the world.This sacred event rotates between four locations in India-Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Prayagraj- each situated by a holy river, from...
Maha Shivratri 2025
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Maha Shivratri 2025

Jaipur, February 26, 2025.Maha Shivratri, which falls on February 26th, 2025, is a special night celebrated by millions of Hindus across the world. It’s a night for fasting, praying, and connecting with Lord Shiva. People come together to ask for Lord Shiva's blessings for peace, strength, and happiness. Whether through prayer or just being with loved ones, this night brings us closer to Shiva’s presence. It’s also a night for self-reflection, meditation, and spiritual awakening, giving everyone a chance to cleanse their minds and hearts.Maha Shivratri isn’t just about personal devotion—it’s also about gathering with family, friends, and communities in prayer. Devotees ask for Lord Shiva’s blessings of peace, strength, and happiness while seeking protection from life's challenges. ...
Kohli can play for 3-4 more years, can break Tendulkar’s 100-century record: Jaffer
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Kohli can play for 3-4 more years, can break Tendulkar’s 100-century record: Jaffer

New Delhi, February 26, 2025. Former India opener and Mumbai stalwart Wasim Jaffer believes Virat Kohli will continue to play for at least three to four more years and is well on track to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 international centuries.Kohli, 36, currently has 82 international centuries across all formats, with his latest coming in India's commanding six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy in Dubai.
Sanjay Dutt-starrer ‘The Bhootnii’ to release on April 18
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Sanjay Dutt-starrer ‘The Bhootnii’ to release on April 18

Mumbai, February 26, 2025.Actor Sanjay Dutt's upcoming horror comedy movie has been titled "The Bhootnii", the makers announced on Wednesday.Directed by Sidhaant Sachdev, the film will also feature Mouni Roy, Palak Tiwari, Sunny Singh, Beyounick and Aasif Khan.The project, which comes from Soham Rockstar Entertainment and Three Dimension Motion Picture, will be released in theatres on April 18.
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