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November 1, 2024 8:25 PM

Annapurna base camp welcomes record-breaking number of visitors in past two weeks

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), located at the base of Annapurna-I, has witnessed a record-breaking influx of tourists following this year’s Dashain festival. Many domestic tourists have flocked to ABC in Nepal's Myagdi district during the festive seaso...

November 1, 2024 8:20 PM

Centre designates Darranga as authorised Immigration Check Post

The Central government has officially designated the Darranga land check post in Assam’s Tamulpur district as an authorized Immigration Check Post, marking a significant advancement for cross-border travel and regional connectivity. This designatio...

November 1, 2024 7:13 PM

India’s foreign exchange reserves drop for fourth consecutive week following record highs

India's foreign exchange reserves have declined for the fourth consecutive week, following a remarkable run that saw them reach an all-time high last month. According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday, the forex reserves ...

November 1, 2024 6:33 PM

Lock of Washington’s hair and other presidential memorabilia up for auction

As the world turns its attention to the U.S. election on Nov. 5, presidential history aficionados may be particularly interested in an auction later in the month that has objects on sale ranging from a lock of George Washington's hair to a flag that ...

November 1, 2024 6:29 PM

Israel breaks up another Iran spy ring, security services say

Israeli security forces have broken up a suspected spy ring inside Israel that was working on behalf of Iranian intelligence - the latest such espionage group in weeks to be announced, the Shin Bet and police said on Thursday. In the new incident, a...

November 1, 2024 6:16 PM

Grand celebration of Ramayana in UK draws large crowd

The London Ram Leela, held on October 26 and 27, captivated audiences with a vibrant rendition of the Ramayana, featuring grand performances, music, and dazzling visuals that brought the ancient epic to life. Organized by Sutton Friends, the event t...

November 1, 2024 5:57 PM

Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple’s iPhone 16

Indonesia said it has banned sales of smartphones made by Alphabet's Google due to rules requiring the use of locally manufactured components, days after blocking sales of tech giant Apple's iPhone 16 for the same reason. Indonesia blocked sales of ...

November 1, 2024 5:10 PM

Study finds techniques to protect neurons from harmful impact of high-fat diet on multiple sclerosis progression

A recent study led by Patrizia Casaccia, founding director of the Advanced Science Research Centre’s (CUNY ASRC) Neuroscience Initiative and professor at the CUNY Graduate Center, has uncovered the cellular mechanisms that link high-fat diets, spec...

November 1, 2024 3:51 PM

ISRO launches India’s first analog space mission in Leh, Ladakh

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched India's inaugural analog space mission in Leh, Ladakh, marking a pioneering step in the nation’s space exploration efforts. The mission, spearheaded by ISRO’s Human Spaceflight Centre, br...

November 1, 2024 3:00 PM

Indian troops begin patrolling Demchok sector following disengagement with China

Indian troops have resumed patrolling in the Demchok sector of eastern Ladakh, marking a shift towards reducing military tensions along the India-China border. The development aligns with the latest agreement between India and China to begin coordina...