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November 16, 2024 11:27 AM

132 nations call for halt to military operations during Baku climate summit

During Peace, Relief, and Recovery Day at the 2024 UN Climate Conference (COP29), the Presidency on Friday announced that 132 countries, including India, have joined the COP Truce Appeal, an initiative supported by over a thousand international insti...

November 16, 2024 10:57 AM

PM Modi to leave for Nigeria, Brazil, Guyana visit on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave on Saturday for a three-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from November 16-21. On his way to Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Summit, PM Modi will first travel to Nigeria for a two-day visit — the first ...

November 16, 2024 10:43 AM

Dense fog blankets Taj Mahal, Delhi faces severe smog and air quality crisis

A thick layer of fog engulfed the iconic Taj Mahal on Saturday, reducing visibility of the monument, which was barely visible to visitors. The dense fog, coupled with smog in the region, led to a significant decline in visibility, compared to previou...

November 16, 2024 10:27 AM

Nepal begins exporting electricity to Bangladesh

Marching towards sub-regional energy cooperation, Nepal has begun exporting electricity to Bangladesh through Indian transmission infrastructure. The export of 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity follows the historic trilateral agreement signed on Octo...

November 16, 2024 10:00 AM

Tragic fire claims lives of 10 infants at Jhansi Medical College’s NICU, PM Modi and President Murmu call incident ‘heartbreaking’

A devastating fire erupted late Friday evening at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the tragic death of at least 10 infants. According to hospital officials, 54 newborns were admitted to...

November 16, 2024 9:32 AM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman congratulates Tulsi Gabbard on appointment as U.S. Director of National Intelligence

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman extended her congratulations to Tulsi Gabbard on her appointment as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in the United States. In a post on X, Sitharaman praised Gabbard’s service and dedication, sa...

November 14, 2024 5:43 PM

PM Modi to engage in e-samwad with beneficiaries of ‘PM-JANMAN Abhiyan’, launch ‘Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’

In honor of the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a revered tribal leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage in an e-samwad (virtual dialogue) with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan (PM-Janman) from Ja...

November 14, 2024 5:12 PM

Venture debt funding boosts Indian fintech and EV startups: report

The venture debt market in India is steadily expanding, resembling the early days of venture capital, particularly in emerging sectors like fintech and electric vehicles (EVs), according to a report released Thursday. Indian founders are increasingl...

November 14, 2024 4:01 PM

Over half of Australian species decline following 2019-20 megafires: report

Over half of Australia’s animal and plant species experienced population declines following the 2019-20 megafires, according to new research. The study, published by Melbourne’s Deakin University in Nature, analyzed the impact of the Black Summe...

November 14, 2024 3:34 PM

India’s lithium-ion battery import dependence to fall to 20% by FY27: CareEdge ratings report

India is making significant progress in reducing its reliance on imported lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, with the nation's import dependence projected to fall to just 20% by the financial year 2026-27, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. At ...