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February 18, 2024 11:58 AM

PM Modi to lay the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a visit to Uttar Pradesh on February 19th where he will inaugurate several projects aimed at fostering development and prosperity in the state. In the morning, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of...

February 17, 2024 2:27 PM

Badminton Asia Championships: Indian women’s team edge out Japan to seal final berth

The Indian women's badminton team on Saturday reached the final of the Badminton Asia Championships for the first time in the history of the competition, defeating Japan 3-2 in a thrilling semifinal. The final showdown will see India facing off agai...

February 17, 2024 3:03 PM

EAM Dr. S Jaishankar discusses issues with global counterparts in Germany

In Germany, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with counterparts from the United States and the United Kingdom on bilateral cooperation and key global and regional issues. The meeting took place on Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Se...

February 17, 2024 12:36 PM

A cultural program on life of U Tirot Sing organised in Bangladesh

A cultural program on life and bravery of Khasi freedom fighter U Tirot Sing organised on Friday evening at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka. The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, Dhaka and Department of Arts & Culture, Government of Meghalaya i...

February 17, 2024 12:05 PM

Trump hit with $354.9 million penalty, 3-year ban in NY civil fraud case

Donald Trump must pay $354.9 million in penalties on Friday, for fraudulently overstating his net worth to dupe lenders, a New York judge ruled, handing the former U.S. president another legal setback in a civil case that imperils his real estate emp...

February 17, 2024 10:01 AM

ISRO’s ‘naughty boy’ rocket to launch India’s latest weather satellite today

ISRO will launch meteorological satellite into space onboard a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV) this evening from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The agency will be using a rocket that has been dubbed the "naughty boy" of the India...

February 16, 2024 11:02 PM

Alexei Navalny, prominent Putin foe, dies in Arctic jail

Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition leader, died on Friday after collapsing and losing consciousness at the penal colony north of the Arctic Circle where he was serving a long jail term, the Russian prison service said. OPPOSITION L...

February 16, 2024 10:13 PM

RBI extends deadline for Paytm Payments Bank services to March 15

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the deadline for Paytm Payments Bank services to March 15, from the previous February 29. In a press release issued on Friday, the apex bank of India said that the decision was taken keeping in view the larger...

February 16, 2024 8:25 PM

Israeli raid on Gaza’s Nasser hospital raises concerns for patient safety

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday it was seeking access to Gaza's largest functioning hospital, Nasser Hospital, following an Israeli raid. WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic said, "There are still critically injured and sick patients...

February 16, 2024 6:59 PM

DAC clears proposals worth Rs 84,560 cr to strengthen Armed Forces & Indian Coast Guard

India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Friday, cleared capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 84,560 crore for the Armed Forces and Indian Coast Guard. Aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the accorded approval for Acceptance of Nece...