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December 2, 2024 11:56 AM

U.S. President Biden pardons his son Hunter

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, a reversal after pledging to stay out of legal proceedings against the younger Biden who pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges. "...

December 2, 2024 9:33 AM

UNCCD COP16 opens today with India set to showcase landmark Green Project

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's sixteenth Conference of Parties (COP16) is beginning today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first time West Asia hosts this crucial environmental conference. India will join representative...

December 2, 2024 9:15 AM

UAE marks 53rd National Day with grand celebrations across Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is celebrating its 53rd National Day on December 2nd with elaborate festivities themed 'Eid Al Etihad', showcasing the nation's remarkable transformation from desert settlements to a global hub of innovation and cultural dive...

December 2, 2024 10:05 AM

PM Modi says key discussions held on national security challenges at DG-IG Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that key discussions were held on national security and cybercrime challenges at the DG-IG Conference held in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar. “Extensive deliberations continued on the second day of the DGP/IGP Conference ...

November 29, 2024 10:43 PM

India raises serious concerns over violence against minorities in Bangladesh, Jaishankar tells Parliament

India has taken serious note of recurring violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and has conveyed its concerns to the interim government in Dhaka, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Parliament on Friday. Respond...

November 29, 2024 10:21 PM

Government approves global one-stop centres for Indian women in distress

The Ministry of External Affairs' proposal to establish nine One-Stop Centres (OSCs) has received approval from the Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. These centres aim to provide comprehensive assistance to women in ...

November 29, 2024 9:15 PM

Manufacturing and services to dominate workforce and GDP by 2047: report

The ASSOCHAM-Egrow report has projected that India’s economic transformation by 2047 will be driven by the manufacturing and services sectors, which are expected to employ 67% of the workforce and contribute 75% of the country’s GDP. This shift u...

November 29, 2024 9:01 PM

Israeli tanks retreat from central Gaza camp, medics say 30 killed

Israeli military strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians overnight in the Gaza Strip, most of them in the Nuseirat camp at the centre of the enclave, medics said on Friday, after some tanks pulled back from an area they had raided. Medics said they ...

November 29, 2024 8:55 PM

Nepal’s Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba meets Wang Yi in Chengdu

Nepal's Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, on Friday. This marks Dr Deuba's first visit to China since her appointment. The visit comes at the friendly inv...

November 29, 2024 6:55 PM

Govt proposes to increase FDI limit in insurance sector to 100%, seeks public comments

The central government has announced several proposals aimed at reforming the insurance sector, including raising the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit for Indian insurance companies from 74% to 100%. The move is part of broader efforts to foster...