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November 2, 2023 2:53 PM

‘Remarkable feat’: Nitin Gadkari on completion of 4-lane project on Udhampur-Ramban highway

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the successful completion of the Ramban Viaduct. This remarkable engineering feat spans a length of 1.08 km and boasts four lanes, providing a crucial link in the Udhampur-Ramban section of National Highway-44. ...

November 2, 2023 2:22 PM

Delhi’s air turns hazardous, residents gasp for breath

Delhi’s air quality turned to “severe” on Thursday as toxic haze blanketed the national capital region, raising fears of another public health emergency. Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 415 on a scale of 500 in the capital's Anand Vihar area,...

November 2, 2023 1:30 PM

Bhutan King on week-long India visit starting Nov 3, to meet PM Modi

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan is scheduled to make an official visit to India from November 3 to 10. He will be accompanied by senior officials from the Royal Government of Bhutan. During his visit, the King will meet with Prime Minis...

November 2, 2023 1:19 PM

AI should be harnessed for the common good and progress,” says Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar at AI Summit 2023

Addressing the world's first global summit on Artificial Intelligence in the UK on Wednesday, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, stressed the importance of utilizing artificial intelligence for the betterment of soc...

November 2, 2023 12:56 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan meets start-up investors at Hub71, discusses tech collaboration

Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan visited Hub71, a global tech start-up ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, on Thursday, November 2, 2023. During the visit, the minister met with start-ups, investors, and other stakeholders in the tech ecosystem. H...

November 2, 2023 12:44 PM

Kozhikode, Gwalior added to UNESCO list of creative cities

Marking World Cities Day on Tuesday, UNESCO made a significant announcement by welcoming two Indian cities, Gwalior and Kozhikode, into its Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Kozhikode, located in the state of Kerala, and Gwalior, situated in Madhya P...

November 2, 2023 11:19 AM

Latin America ramps up condemnations of Israel’s attack on Gaza

Some of Latin America's largest countries came out on November 1 to condemn Israel's attacks on a densely populated refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, widening the diplomatic rift between the region and the Middle Eastern country. Argentina, home to La...

November 2, 2023 12:06 PM

Observing All Souls’ Day: Tradition of Remembrance and Redemption

Today, November 2, the world observes a centuries-old tradition deeply rooted in Western Christianity – All Souls' Day. This auspicious day, marked by attending mass, offering prayers, and lighting candles, holds profound significance in the hearts...

November 2, 2023 10:58 AM

IND vs SL, CWC2023: Ruthless India meet 2011 rivals, eye semi-finals berth

A lot of memories will come back as India faces their 2011 rivals, Sri Lanka, in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 2. This is the first time these two teams will play at the Wankhede Stadium since t...

November 2, 2023 10:50 AM

Clashes, vandalism, mark 2nd day of opposition blockade In Bangladesh

The second day of the countrywide three-day blockade was marked by clashes, vandalism and torching of vehicles in Dhaka and elsewhere on Wednesday. The blockade is being enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and the Jamaat and like-minded oppo...