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February 27, 2024 12:43 PM

Trade Ministers Face Complex Negotiations at the second day WTO Ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi

By: Vinod Kumar Trade ministers from around the world are facing crucial talks over the next few days as the World Trade Organization's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference continues in Abu Dhabi. The conference, which began on Monday and is schedule...

February 27, 2024 12:18 PM

New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban

New Zealand will repeal on Tuesday a world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations, the government said, even while researchers and campaigners warned of the risk that people could die as a result. Set to take effect from July, the to...

February 28, 2024 12:55 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate major infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 17,300 crore in Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a series of infrastructure projects in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, valued at over Rs 17,300 crore. On Tuesday, he will participate in a program in Madurai called ‘Creating the Future – Digital Mobility f...

February 27, 2024 12:08 PM

IIT Madras launches all-in-one platform for startups

IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday inaugurated a comprehensive platform developed by IIT Madras, providing startups with a centralized hub to connect with Venture Capitalists (VCs), explore government schemes, and navigate the intricacies of ...

February 27, 2024 12:06 PM

Delhi-NCR receives light rain, more showers expected today

Delhi and its surrounding areas experienced light rain on Tuesday morning, accompanied by a drop in the minimum temperature to 15 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD forecasts further showers throughout th...

February 27, 2024 11:31 AM

India advocates for flexibility in existing WTO agreements in 13th Ministerial Conference of WTO

By: Vinod Kumar The thirteenth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) began on a positive note in Abu Dhabi with Comoros and Timor Leste joining the WTO on the opening day, supported by India, signaling the organization's exp...

February 27, 2024 2:57 PM

Biden says hopes for Gaza ceasefire soon as Hamas mulls draft truce proposal

Israel has agreed to halt its Gaza attacks for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, U.S. President Joe Biden said, adding that he hoped a temporary ceasefire will take hold next week as Hamas reviewed a truce deal that includes a prisoner-hostage swap. ...

February 27, 2024 9:24 AM

PM Modi on a two-day visit to three states, to inaugurate 3 space projects worth 1,800 crore in Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his two-day visit to three states Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra on Tuesday. He will arrive in Thiruvananthapuram today on a day-long visit to Kerala. He will dedicate to the nation three important space infras...

February 27, 2024 8:57 AM

Rajya Sabha polls today, BJP eyes 8 seats in UP, SP MLAs skip Akhilesh’s dinner

Voting for the Rajya Sabha election will get underway today (Tuesday). Three states are expected to see heated contests between the BJP and the INDIA bloc. In Uttar Pradesh the BJP has put up eight Rajya Sabha candidates and the Samajwadi Party 3 for...

February 27, 2024 8:47 AM

“Uri and Balakot sent their own message”: Jaishankar on India’s response to cross-border terrorism

Calling the national security a complicated calculus in today's times, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's response to Chinese incursions at the Line of Actual control (LAC) and towards cross-border terrorism from Pakistan thro...