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January 30, 2024 12:20 PM

Indian Navy warship rescues 19 Pakistani nationals, fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates

The Indian Navy warship INS Sumitra on Monday thwarted a piracy attempt on the Iranian-flagged fishing vessel Al Naeemi, rescuing 19 Pakistani nationals off the East Coast of Somalia, as stated in an official statement. This marked the second rescue...

January 30, 2024 12:09 PM

Egypt is exploring possibility of issuing bonds in Emirati dirhams, Indian rupees: Finance Minister

By Vinod Kumar (UAE): Egypt is considering the potential issuance of bonds denominated in Emirati dirhams, Indian rupees, and Hong Kong dollars, marking a novel approach to diversifying its financing strategy. This initiative, aimed at exploring m...

January 30, 2024 11:16 AM

“Maratha Military Landscapes of India” will be India’s nomination for UNESCO World Heritage List

The Ministry of Culture announced on Monday that the "Maratha Military Landscapes of India" will be India's nomination for recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage List for the years 2024-25. "The "Maratha Military Landscapes of India" will be India's...

January 30, 2024 11:17 AM

Nation pays homage to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 76th death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 76th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Tuesday, paying homage to the iconic leader. In a social media post on platform X, PM Modi expressed his reverence, stating, "I pay homage to Pujya Bapu on his ...

January 30, 2024 10:58 AM

Delhi blanketed by dense fog; flights delayed, commuters face challenges

By: Rupa Kumari The national capital awoke to a thick blanket of fog on Tuesday, causing visibility to plummet to nearly 50 meters and making the morning commute a challenging task for many. Commuters struggled to navigate through the dense fog th...

January 30, 2024 10:35 AM

Ministry of Culture’s tableau wins first prize at Republic Day Celebration

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) reveals that its tableau from the Ministry of Culture has clinched the top honors at the Republic Day Celebration (RDC) Parade, marking a momentous triumph in the realm of cultural representation. T...

January 30, 2024 10:37 AM

U.S. vows retaliation following fatal drone attack in Jordan amid escalating Middle East tensions

The United States has pledged to take "all necessary actions" to safeguard American forces following a drone attack that claimed the lives of three U.S. troops in Jordan. Meanwhile, Qatar expressed concern that U.S. retaliation should not jeopardize ...

January 30, 2024 9:59 AM

Budget Session: Govt convenes an all party meeting today to ensure smooth functioning of both Houses

Ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament, the government has convened an all-party meeting today (January 30) to ensure the smooth functioning of both the Houses. The session will begin tomorrow (January 31) and continue till the 9th of February. P...

January 29, 2024 5:50 PM

Elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats across 15 states on Feb 27: ECI

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 States, the polls for which will be held on February 27. The ECI conveyed the information in a press note with the subject "Biennial Elections to the...

January 30, 2024 9:24 AM

Indian economy poised for 7% growth in fiscal year 2024-25: Ministry of Finance

The Indian economy is set to achieve nearly 7% growth in the financial year 2024-25, according to a report released by the Ministry of Finance on Monday. The report attributes this positive outlook to the robust domestic demand that has propelled the...