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Designated in 2009 by the UN, International Mother Earth Day on April 22 emphasizes reversing environmental damage and protecting ecosystems amid rising species extinctions and emergent wildlife diseases.

Swati Mohan Rathod, a vegetable vendor's daughter from Solapur, Maharashtra, achieved AIR-492 in UPSC CSE 2023 after five attempts. Her journey of overcoming financial hardships and focusing on solutions rather than problems has made her parents proud.

Andre Russell and Sunil Narine collectively secured five wickets leading Kolkata Knight Riders to a thrilling one-run victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Shreyas Iyer's rapid fifty and vital innings from Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar were highlights, but KKR held their nerve in a nail-biting final over.

Millennium Star Amitabh Bachchan's first look in the movie, revealed by the makers on Saturday fuelled anticipation among all. On Sunday, the makers finally revealed about his character in the epic sci-fi dystopian movie. Big B will be seen in a never-seen avatar in the movie.

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) is recruiting Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) on a contract basis for 2024-25 in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.

Gaurav Khanna, who plays Anuj Kapadia in 'Anupamaa', addresses rumors of leaving the show as false. He emphasizes his commitment to the series and urges fans to disregard fake news, confirming his continued participation alongside co-stars like Rupali Ganguly.

Uthappa said that he believes as a senior professional, he was not treated properly at KKR.

As per the former batting great, the boundary ropes can be pushed a little more back, especially at smaller venues, as he pointed out the gap between the advertisement board and the fence where the stands begin.

Earlier it was speculated that Animal Park would go on floors in 2025. But the latest reports suggest that moviegoers will have to wait a little longer. However, he confirmed that Animal Park will be 'bigger and wilder' than Animal.

There have been also rare incidents when Dhoni lost his cool. One such instance happened in the CSK dressing room during IPL 2014.

Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR have already begun shooting in Mumbai. Recently, leaked photos of the two actors created a frenzy on social media. However, the latest thrilling reports suggest that Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR will face off on the dancefloor in a massy dance number like Naatu Naatu and Jai Jai Shivshankar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 2550th Nirvana Mahotsav of Lord Mahavir, emphasized India's role in global peace and sustainable initiatives. He highlighted cultural preservation, the International Solar Alliance, and Mission LiFE against climate change, portraying India as a rejuvenated nation under his leadership.

Nine people returning from a wedding in Madhya Pradesh were killed in a van-truck collision in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district. The accident occurred early Sunday on Bhopal Road, and the truck driver has been arrested.

A viral dance video featuring B-Unique Crew wows social media, lauded by Hrithik Roshan. 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' Part 3 filming begins, starring Triptii Dimri, releasing Diwali 2024.

India's net direct tax collections for FY 2023-24 saw a 17.7% rise to Rs 19.58 lakh crore, surpassing Union Budget estimates by 7.4%. This increase reflects strong economic performance and robust corporate profits, aiding in maintaining a low fiscal deficit and macroeconomic stability.