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January 3, 2024 5:56 PM

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi passes on baton to Randhir Jaiswal

The official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Arindam Bagchi, passed on the baton to Randhir Jaiswal, who assumed the charge as official MEA spokesperson on Wednesday. In a social media post on X, Bagchi said, "The baton passe...

January 4, 2024 9:07 AM

Health ministry issues new guidelines for ICU admissions, prior consent now mandatory

The Union Health Ministry has recently issued comprehensive guidelines for hospitals across the country regarding Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admissions. The guidelines emphasize the importance of obtaining prior consent from patients or their relative...

January 3, 2024 5:20 PM

Ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan charged with contempt of electoral watchdog – lawyer

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was charged on Wednesday with contempt of the electoral commission, his lawyer Naeem Haider Panjutha wrote on social media platform X. The 71-year-old former cricket star has been embroiled in political and ...

January 3, 2024 4:58 PM

NCC sets record with highest number of girl cadets in Republic Day Camp 2024

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) has achieved a milestone with the highest number of girl cadets participating in the Republic Day Camp 2024. A total of 2,274 cadets from all 28 states and eight Union Territories are set to engage in the month-long cam...

January 3, 2024 5:13 PM

Golaghat Tragedy: PM Modi offers condolences and relief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a road accident in Golaghat district of Assam. He offered his condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the mishap. At least...

January 3, 2024 4:08 PM

SA vs IND, 2nd Test: Siraj wreaks havoc as Proteas get bowled out for 55

By: Aditya Ahuja Indian speedster Mohammed Siraj wreaked havoc, bowling out South Africa for a mere 55 runs in just 23.2 overs, on Day 1 of the second Test's first session. Siraj dismantled the South African batting lineup, concluding with outsta...

January 3, 2024 3:43 PM

Turkey detains 34 people suspected of connections to Israel’s Mossad

Turkish authorities have detained 34 people suspected of being linked to Israel’s Mossad intelligence service and of targeting Palestinians living in Turkey, a senior Turkish official said on Tuesday. These individuals are alleged to have targeted...

January 3, 2024 2:59 PM

Japan earthquake toll rises to 64, rescue efforts hampered by harsh conditions

Japanese authorities have confirmed a total of 64 deaths in the New Year's Day earthquake, marking it as the deadliest earthquake in Japan since at least 2016, with the number rising from 55 late on Tuesday. Rescue teams and survivors are facing sig...

January 3, 2024 3:01 PM

PM Modi launches development projects in Lakshadweep’s Kavaratti Island to boost international tourism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of development projects totaling 1156 crore rupees during a ceremony at Kavaratti island in Lakshadweep. Stressing on government's unwavering commitment to the ...

January 3, 2024 3:30 PM

SC declines to order SIT or CBI probe in Adani-Hindenburg row

In a relief to the Adani group of companies, the Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to transfer the probe from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or CBI into the Adani-Hindenburg issue over allegation...