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January 24, 2024 5:16 PM

US asks China to urge Iran to curb Red Sea attacks by Houthis

The United States has asked China to urge Tehran to rein in the Iranian-aligned Houthi rebels attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea but has seen little sign of help from Beijing, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing U.S. officials. ...

January 24, 2024 5:05 PM

Supreme Court to scrutinize BCI’s rules on lawyer strikes

The Supreme Court announced on Wednesday its intention to conduct a thorough examination of the rules proposed by the Bar Council of India (BCI) aimed at addressing concerns related to strikes initiated by lawyers. Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and SVN ...

January 24, 2024 4:49 PM

Vice President Dhankhar launches ‘Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman’ campaign

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday inaugurated a year-long pan-India initiative titled 'Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman' in New Delhi, marking the 75th Year of India as a Republic. The campaign's primary objective is to empower every citiz...

January 24, 2024 4:20 PM

Over 60,000 students participate in nationwide painting competition in run-up to Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024

More than 60,000 students enthusiastically participated in a nationwide painting competition leading up to Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024. This unique initiative involves an interactive session with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming to assist students i...

January 24, 2024 4:07 PM

Rohan Bopanna makes history as Oldest Men’s Doubles World No. 1 at 43

Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna, at the age of 43, has become the oldest player to claim the No. 1 spot in the men's doubles rankings. Bopanna, paired with Australia's Matthew Ebden secured this historic achievement by defeating the Argentine duo M�...

January 24, 2024 2:04 PM

DRDO to showcase Nari Shakti & indigenous technologies during Republic Day Parade

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to showcase several systems and technologies during the 75th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26. This year's DRDO tableau carries the theme "Women power in protecting the ...

January 24, 2024 1:43 PM

Activist Dr Mahrang Baloch urges global attention to Balochistan’s struggles at international conference

Addressing the International Oppressed Peoples Conference in Islamabad, Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch called for focused attention on the plight of the Baloch people. Mahrang emphasized the urgent need to convey the pain and suffering experienced by...

January 24, 2024 12:59 PM

Trilateral Air Force Exercise “Desert Knight” showcases military prowess

In a display of military cooperation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted Exercise Desert Knight alongside the French Air and Space Force (FASF) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force on January 23. The joint exercise, hosted at t...

February 23, 2024 1:07 PM

Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur enhances Bihar’s esteem: A tribute to the Jan Nayak

The Narendra Modi government on Tuesday announced the posthumous conferment of Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, upon the late Karpoori Thakur, who served as the chief minister of Bihar for two terms. The decision holds historical signifi...

January 24, 2024 12:07 PM

Tax returns double: 7.8 crore filings in past 9 years

The latest data released on Tuesday revealed a significant surge in the number of taxpayers filing returns, reaching 7.8 crore in the fiscal year 2022-23. Over the past 9 years, this marks a remarkable increase of 104.91%, attributed to heightened co...