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January 19, 2024 9:10 AM

India eye 6th title in U-19 Word Cup set to kick off today Jan 19

The 15th edition of the Under-19 World Cup is scheduled to commence today (January 19) in South Africa. India has been placed in Group A alongside Bangladesh, Ireland, and the United States of America. India will open their campaign against Banglade...

January 18, 2024 9:11 PM

Cabinet approves MoU with Kenya on digital solutions at population scale

In a significant move towards fostering global digital collaboration, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Kenya. The agreement, inked on December 5, 2023, facilit...

January 18, 2024 9:11 PM

Cabinet approves memoranda on health products with Netherlands, Dominican Republic, Ecuador

India has taken substantial strides in fortifying international partnerships in medical product regulation, marking a significant development with the signing of three crucial Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). India sign MoI wit...

January 19, 2024 9:11 AM

‘India has already seized the moment’: Hardeep S Puri at WEF Davos

By: Aditya Ahuja Hardeep Singh Puri, Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Minister of Housing and Urban Affair, made a compelling case for India's transformative journey in the energy sector during his address at the World Economic Fo...

January 18, 2024 5:49 PM

India’s Smart Cities Mission charts success in sustainable in urban transformation

India's Smart Cities Mission, launched in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to tackle urban challenges. With a focus on sustainable and inclusive development, the mission has achieved remarkable milestones. The Smart Cities Mission in India...

January 18, 2024 5:33 PM

Higher mortality risk in people with OCD: A Swedish study reveals

A recent study from Sweden published in the medical journal, The BMJ, has found that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) might have a higher risk of dying from various causes, both natural and unnatural, compared to those without the cond...

January 18, 2024 4:43 PM

Bangladesh’s FM Hasan Mahmud to make his inaugural bilateral visit to New Delhi on February 7

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud is scheduled to leave for New Delhi on February 7 to further strengthen India-Bangladesh relations. This will be his first bilateral visit after Sheikh Hasina entrusted him as Foreign Minister of Bangladesh...

January 18, 2024 4:38 PM

Nepal to participate in the 19th NAM summit to be held in Uganda

Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal has left for Uganda, leading a Nepali delegation to attend the 19th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). The NAM summit is being held in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, on January 19-20. The PM Da...

January 18, 2024 4:29 PM

Indian Navy rescues crew from US Vessel attacked by Houthis in Gulf of Aden

The Indian Navy announced on Thursday that it successfully rescued the crew of the U.S.-owned vessel, Genco Picardy, in the Gulf of Aden following an attack by Yemen's Houthi. This incident, disrupting global trade in the region's sea lanes, prompted...

January 18, 2024 3:55 PM

Cabinet approves creation of three officer-level posts for 16th Finance Commission

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has granted approval for the establishment of three officer-level posts to support the 16th Finance Commission. The newly instituted positions consist of two Joint Secretary-level roles and ...