Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington, DC, for a two-day visit focusing on bolstering trade, defense, and technology ties with the US. He met with key figures including President Trump and the newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.
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The moon sighting is crucial because it marks the beginning of Shawwal, the month following Ramadan, and indicates the end of fasting. As we approach the end of Ramadan 2025, Muslims around the world are waiting for the official announcement that signals the start of Eid-ul-Fitr. Whether you're in India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or elsewhere, the exact timing can vary, but the excitement and spirit of celebration remain the same.
Stock market crash today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50 plummeted on Friday due to widespread selling pressure brought by worries over Q3 earnings, continuous foreign investment outflows, and emerging HMPV infection concerns.
During her swearing-in ceremony, newly elected Bilaspur Mayor Puja Vidhani of BJP mistakenly pledged to uphold 'communalism' instead of 'sovereignty'. She was promptly corrected and retook the oath correctly. Vidhani is the second woman to become Bilaspur's mayor, following Vani Rao a decade ago.
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