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September 11, 2024 11:14 AM

Top Russian official reports swift advance in Ukraine, rules out talks for now

Russia said on Tuesday its forces had advanced by 1,000 square kilometres (390 square miles) in eastern Ukraine in August and September despite a Ukrainian incursion into western Russia, which ruled out any ceasefire talks with Kyiv. Since Russia se...

September 11, 2024 10:19 AM

US to discuss economic support for Bangladesh interim government

U.S. officials will hold talks with Bangladesh's interim government to see how the United States can support the country's economy and development, the U.S. State and Treasury departments said on Tuesday. An interim government led by Nobel Peace...

September 11, 2024 9:25 AM

CEOs hail Modi govt’s effort for semiconductor ecosystem, terming it ‘Never-before-seen level of efforts’

The Semiconductor Executives, after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailed the government's efforts for showing unprecedented enthusiasm for the development of the semiconductor ecosystem, saying that it is a "never-before-seen level of industr...

September 11, 2024 10:07 AM

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump clash in fiery presidential debate

Former US President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris squared up in the first Presidential Debate in Philadelphia on ABC News. Kicking off the debate, Trump took on the Biden-Harris administration saying that inflation in the US is probab...

September 11, 2024 8:38 AM

Indian Missions in UAE lead charge in landmark Amnesty Program

The UAE government has launched a visa amnesty program starting September 1st, which will run for two months. The program is creating a significant buzz, particularly among the Indian community. This initiative offers undocumented residents the oppor...

September 10, 2024 9:02 AM

Australia to legislate minimum age for social media usage

Anthony Albanese, the Prime Minister of Australia, said that they will legislate a minimum age for social media to keep children safe. Albanese said that it's about supporting parents and keeping kids safe. In a post on X, he said, "We'll legislate a...

September 10, 2024 8:50 AM

AIIMS Delhi to open Tobacco Cessation Clinic on September 10

AIIMS New Delhi is set to open a new Collaborative Team-Based "Tobacco Cessation Clinic (TCC)" at the New RAK OPD as part of the comprehensive "TOBACCO FREE AIIMS", according to a press release. The dedicated Tobacco Cessation Clinic (TCC) will be op...

September 10, 2024 8:53 AM

New Partnership of US and India to explore Semiconductor Supply Chain opportunities

The US Department of State will partner with the India Semiconductor Mission, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India to explore opportunities to grow and diversify the global semiconductor ecosystem under the International Technology Sec...

September 9, 2024 12:28 PM

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris woo Black voters in battleground state of Georgia

Vivian Childs, a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, schooled a roomful of Republicans on how to win over Black voters in the battleground state of Georgia. Focus on Trump's economic policies, on illegal immigration and inflation, the Black Baptist ...

September 9, 2024 10:36 AM

Russia takes Ukrainian town in advance on Pokrovsk

Russia said on Sunday its forces had taken full control of a town in eastern Ukraine as Moscow's forces advance on the strategically important city of Pokrovsk and seek to pierce the Ukrainian defensive front lines. Russian forces, which control abo...