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July 15, 2024 8:53 AM

Biden says, we may disagree, we are not enemies, we resolve differences at ballot box, not with bullets

Following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, US President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Sunday, stating that violence cannot be normalised at any cost and emphasising that differences in America are "resolved at ballot boxes, not with bul...

July 15, 2024 3:32 AM

English trophy hopes dashed again as Spain win fourth Euro title

Spain clinched a record-breaking fourth European Championship by defeating England 2-1 in a thrilling Euro 2024 final on Sunday in Berlin. Nico Williams, one of Spain's standout performers of the tournament, gave La Roja the lead early in the second...

July 14, 2024 10:56 PM

Wimbledon 2024 final: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to retain crown

Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz won his second consecutive Wimbledon title on Sunday, defeating Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) at Centre Court in London. With this victory, Alcaraz becomes only the sixth man to win both the French Open an...

July 14, 2024 11:08 AM

India and UAE: A strengthened defence partnership

The 12th meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concluded earlier this week in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the growing strategic partnership between the two nations...

July 12, 2024 11:02 PM

India seeks expedited S-400 missile system deliveries from Russia

Amid the growing close ties between India and Russia, New Delhi has asked Moscow to expedite and advance the deliveries of the S-400 air defence missile system deliveries. The request comes amid delays caused by Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukrain...

July 12, 2024 10:50 PM

PM Prachanda ousted after losing trust vote

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' lost top executive post after failing to secure a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives today. 194 HoR members voted against his vote of confidence proposal whereas 63 members voted in f...

July 12, 2024 10:38 PM

PM Modi to dedicate projects worth Rs 29,400 crore in Mumbai visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Mumbai on Saturday, where he will launch, dedicate, and lay the foundation stone for various projects valued at approximately Rs 29,400 crore, according to an official release from the Prime Minister's Off...

July 12, 2024 10:29 PM

India’s retail inflation surges past 5% in June, triggered by food prices

India's retail inflation rate has broken its recent trend of moderation, climbing above 5% in June 2024, primarily due to rising food prices. This uptick poses fresh challenges for policymakers who have been working to manage inflationary pressures. ...

July 12, 2024 9:08 PM

India’s foreign exchange reserves hit record high of $657.2 billion

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported on Friday that for the week ending July 5, the nation's forex reserves surged by $5.158 billion, touching an unprecedented $657.155 billion. This figure surpasses the previous record of $655.817 billion set ju...

July 12, 2024 7:13 PM

Nepal PM Dahal loses parliamentary vote of confidence

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal lost a parliamentary vote of confidence on Friday, ending a tumultuous 20-month tenure that saw him survive four such trust votes, and paving the way for the formation of a new coalition government. Dahal, 69,...