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January 15, 2024 11:02 AM

Asian Shooting Olympic Qualifiers: Yogesh Singh wins 25m standard pistol gold medal

Indian shooter Yogesh Singh bagged a gold medal in the men’s 25m standard pistol event at the 2024 Asian Shooting Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sunday. In a field of 20 shooters in the non-Olympic shooting discipline, Yogesh impressed wi...

January 15, 2024 10:21 AM

North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile

North Korea conducted a test of a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile with intermediate range, as reported by the state news agency KCNA on Monday. The move drew condemnation from the United States, South Korea, and Japan. According to KCNA, the launc...

January 15, 2024 9:35 AM

MOS V Muralidharan’s Ras Al Khaimah visit enhances bilateral ties and community engagement

By Vinod Kumar (Dubai): Minister of State V Muralidharan conducted a series of industrial visits in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah during his two-day visit to the UAE. The visit kicked off with a meeting at Ashok Leyland, where the automotive comp...

January 15, 2024 9:49 AM

PM Modi to release first installment of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin to one lakh beneficiaries today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the first installment of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) to one lakh beneficiaries today through video conferencing. PM Modi will a...

January 15, 2024 9:10 AM

Cold conditions likely to continue for a few days over several parts of North-West India

The plains of Northwest India are in the tight grip of severe cold day conditions, warns the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to their forecast, the region can expect cold to severe cold day conditions along with dense to very dense f...

January 14, 2024 6:01 PM

Madhya Pradesh emerges overall Champion of first ever Beach Games held in Diu

Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the overall champion at the inaugural Beach Games 2024, held at the pristine blue flag certified Ghoghla Beach in Diu. The landlocked state secured a staggering total of 18 medals, including an impressive haul of 7 golds...

January 14, 2024 4:36 PM

PM Modi joins Pongal celebrations, Extends warm wishes across India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the vibrant Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister Murugan in New Delhi today. Addressing the gathering, he conveyed wishes for Pongal, highlighting the festive spirit resonating in every T...

January 14, 2024 4:28 PM

Meeting of the India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) to strengthen trade between two neighbours

The India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit, and Cooperation to Combat Unauthorised Trade convened its latest session in Kathmandu on January 12-13, 2024. Vipul Bansal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government ...

January 14, 2024 11:54 AM

EAM Jaishankar embarks on diplomatic mission to Iran

External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, is set to visit Iran on January 14-15 to bolster the diplomatic ties. This visit is part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two nations. During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar will engage in cruci...

January 14, 2024 11:50 AM

India’s first National Highway Steel Slag road section on NH-66 Mumbai-Goa National Highway inaugurated

For sustainable infrastructure, Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member (S&T) at NITI Aayog, inaugurated India's first National Highway Steel Slag Road section on NH-66 Mumbai-Goa National Highway. Developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI),...