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November 19, 2024 8:58 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on G20 sidelines in Brazil

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The two leaders reviewed recent progress in disengagement efforts in Ladakh and discussed the next steps in strengtheni...

November 18, 2024 5:47 PM

Nigeria’s national award to PM Modi recognition of his leadership in strengthening links with Global South: Jaishankar

Nigeria has conferred its prestigious national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognizing his leadership in fostering partnerships with the Global South and strengthening India-Nigeria relations...

November 18, 2024 5:41 PM

Gold prices dip 9% from peak, experts suggest support at current level

Gold prices showed a modest recovery on Monday, breaking a six-day losing streak. However, both international and domestic gold prices remain around 9% below their recent peaks, driven by global economic conditions and market sentiment. Internationa...

November 18, 2024 4:44 PM

India rated fastest growing G20 economy with GDP growth projected at 7% for 2024

India is projected to be the fastest growing economy among the G20 countries with a 7% GDP growth rate for 2024, followed by Indonesia in the second spot with 5% while China is ranked third with an economic growth rate of 4.8%. "India takes the lead...

November 18, 2024 4:19 PM

At least eight killed as super typhoon struck Philippines

At least eight people were killed as super typhoon Man-Yi hit the Philippine archipelago over the weekend, unleashing fierce winds and strong rains that triggered landslides and storm surges, authorities said. Man-Yi, the sixth storm to hit the coun...

November 18, 2024 3:00 PM

Nine Delhi-bound flights diverted as low visibility and smog disrupt air and rail services

Nine Delhi-bound flights were diverted to Jaipur and Dehradun on Monday due to low visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), officials said. While eight flights were diverted to Jaipur, one flight was diverted to Dehradun. The ha...

November 18, 2024 2:37 PM

4 lakh elderly women enroll for Ayushman Vay Vandana Card since launch: Health Ministry

About four lakh elderly women aged 70 and above have enrolled for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card in the last three weeks since its launch in October-end, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday. Of these, more than 1,400 females have...

November 18, 2024 12:44 PM

NIA takes over three key Manipur violence cases

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has assumed control of three cases linked to the recent outbreaks of violence in Manipur, which resulted in significant loss of life and widespread disruption to public order. The cases were transferred from M...

November 18, 2024 12:11 PM

Developing countries more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance: WHO

Developing countries are particularly vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global health concern that undermines the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and complicates the treatment of infectious diseases, said Saima Wazed, World Healt...

November 18, 2024 2:02 PM

Sri Lanka president keeps finance minister role, reappoints Amarasuriya as prime minister

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake retained the key finance minister portfolio and reappointed Harini Amarasuriya as prime minister on Monday as the Indian Ocean island nation targets stronger recovery from a draining financial crisis. ...