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April 26, 2024 4:41 PM

SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Kazakhstan endorses ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’

Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on April 26. During the meeting, a protocol was signed by the Defence Ministers of all SCO Member St...

April 26, 2024 4:36 PM

France, Germany push on with 2040 joint tank project

France and Germany agreed on Friday to move to the next phase of a project to jointly develop a battle tank by 2040, their defence ministers said, as they seek fresh impetus despite reservations and differences on each side. Berlin and Paris in 2017...

April 26, 2024 4:08 PM

National Seminar held in Kathmandu discusses regional experience on BRI in south Asia

National Seminar organised by Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF) on “Reflecting on BRI: Experiences and Lessons from South Asia” held in Kathmandu, navigated the opportunities and challenges of China’s Belt and Road Initiat...

April 26, 2024 4:22 PM

ADB charts course for sustainable growth with strategy 2030, unveils strategy at World Energy Congress

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific region during its participation at the 26th edition of the World Energy Congress. Under its Strategy...

April 26, 2024 3:39 PM

Sri Lanka approves IMF-backed law to seize proceeds of crime

Sri Lanka has approved a new law backed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) allowing the state to seize any proceeds from criminal activities, a cabinet spokesperson said on Friday. The new law was proposed as part of efforts under the IMF prog...

April 26, 2024 4:01 PM

“Electrifying, that’s the only word,” says PM Modi after holding roadshow in Malda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in West Bengal's Malda on Friday and expressed his gratitude to the people for turning out in large numbers to attend it. The PM described the experience as "electrifying," noting that despite the high te...

April 26, 2024 3:18 PM

Brisk polling continues for 2nd phase Of Lok Sabha elections in 88 parliamentary constituencies

oday marks the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, with brisk polling reported across the nation. A total of 88 Parliamentary Constituencies spread over 12 States and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are up for grabs in this phase. Key stat...

April 26, 2024 3:16 PM

World Energy Congress 2024: IREDA CMD highlights need for Innovative Financing Solutions for New and Emerging Renewable Energy Technologies

At the 26th World Energy Congress in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Pradip Kumar Das, Chairperson & MD of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) shared insights into India's journey towards energy transition. During a panel discussion ...

April 26, 2024 3:00 PM

Paris Olympics 2024: Arjun Babuta Breaches Air Rifle World Record In Selection Trials

Arjun Babuta stood out on the seventh day of the ongoing Olympic Selection Trials (OST) for Rifle and Pistol, surpassing the existing finals world record in men’s 10M Air Rifle. His stunning score of 254.0 in the OST T1 final on Thursday exceeded ...

April 26, 2024 2:42 PM

Lok Sabha polls: Tripura records 54.47 per cent voter turnout, Maharashtra at lowest with 31.77 per cent till 1 pm

Tripura is leading the voter turnout charts after 54.47 per cent voting percentage was recorded in the state till 1 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. Other states where higher voter turnout has been recorded are -- Man...