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November 24, 2024 12:52 PM

Floor leaders of political parties meet ahead of Parliament winter session

Ahead of the upcoming Winter session of Parliament, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, convened a meeting with the floor leaders of political parties on Sunday morning. The all-party meeting, which began at 11 am, was held in the ...

November 24, 2024 12:24 PM

Survey team at Shahi Jama Masjid in UP’s Sambhal targeted by stone-pelters; police use tear gas to restore order

A survey team conducting an inspection of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal district was met with stone pelting from unidentified "anti-social elements" on Sunday morning. The incident prompted a heavy police response, with tear gas deployed to contro...

November 24, 2024 11:43 AM

M-Pox remains public health emergency: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed that M-Pox will continue to be classified as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) amid a sharp rise in cases and the virus's expanding geographic spread. The high-alert status,...

November 24, 2024 11:20 AM

India drives global climate dialogue through key initiatives at CoP29

India actively participated in various side events during the CoP29 UN Climate Change Conference, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Through collaborations with international agencies, India showcased its commitment to tackling c...

November 24, 2024 10:53 AM

World agrees on USD 300 billion climate aid for developing nations

COP29 in Baku concluded with wealthy nations committing $300 billion annually by 2035 to help developing countries combat the escalating climate crisis. The agreement, reached after over two weeks of contentious talks, was hailed as a step forward bu...

November 24, 2024 10:14 AM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Italy for G7 outreach session and MED Mediterranean dialogue

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will embark on a three-day official visit to Italy from November 24 to 26, 2024. During the visit, he will participate in key international events, including the Outreach Session of the G7 Foreign Ministe...

November 24, 2024 9:39 AM

India counted 640 mln votes in one day: Elon Musk on “tragic” delay in California results

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has expressed dissatisfaction with the prolonged vote-counting process in California following the 2024 US presidential election. Drawing a sharp contrast, Musk praised India's efficient electoral process, highlight...

November 24, 2024 2:35 AM

Texas approves curriculum allowing Bible teachings in elementary schools

The Texas State Board of Education, representing the second-largest U.S. state, approved a new curriculum on Friday permitting Bible teachings in elementary schools statewide. The lessons, which are optional for schools to adopt, could be implemente...

November 24, 2024 2:29 AM

Ajit Pawar outsmarts estranged uncle Sharad Pawar

Ajit Pawar has finally outsmarted his estranged uncle, Sharad Pawar, not only by proving that the NCP faction led by him is the ‘real’ NCP but also by winning more seats in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. After breaking away from Sharad Pawa...

November 23, 2024 10:48 PM

COAS Indian Army General Upendra Dwivedi felicitates gallantry awardees in Pokhara

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, visited Pokhara today and addressed a large Ex-servicemen Rally of Nepal-domiciled Gorkha Ex-servicemen in the sprawling lawns of PPO Pokhara. Accompanied by his spouse, Sunita ...