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January 15, 2024 8:12 PM

24.82 crore people escape multidimensional poverty in last 9 years: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog on Monday released a discussion paper titled 'Multidimensional Poverty' according to which since 2005-06, India has registered a significant decline in National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) from 29.17% in 2013-14 to 11.28% in 2022-...

January 15, 2024 7:17 PM

Union Civil Aviation Scindia shares Action Plans to mitigate flight delays at Delhi airport

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday shared an action plan for the aviation services following the delay or diversion of their flights following dense fog conditions in Delhi. On Sunday, January 14, Delhi witnessed unprece...

January 15, 2024 7:11 PM

India supported Bangladesh in its pursuit to continue democratic process: Bangladesh FM

By: Navalsang Parmar/ Akashwani News/ Dhaka Newly appointed Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said India stood with Bangladesh when the latter was in pursuit to continue the democratic process. “During the elections of 2014 and 201...

January 15, 2024 7:11 PM

Makar Sankranti observed across various regions and among ethnic communities in Nepal today

- By Sweta Singh/Kathmandu/ All India Radio & Doordarshan Makar Sankranti is celebrated across various regions and among ethnic communities in Nepal today. Also popularly called Maghi, the festival is especially observed by the people of the Th...

January 15, 2024 5:51 PM

Boeing opens its first distribution center in India

Global aerospace giant Boeing has opened its first distribution center in India, located in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh. Spanning 36,000 square feet, this parts warehouse aims to assist regional aviation customers in optimising fleet utilisation. Boeing...

January 15, 2024 5:37 PM

Madhya Pradesh declares ‘dry day’ in honour of Ram temple consecration

Ahead of the consecration ceremony for the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Madhya Pradesh government announced January 22 as a 'dry day,' joining five other states – Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan – in prohibiting the s...

January 15, 2024 5:04 PM

Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine

The University of Oxford has started human testing of an experimental vaccine against the brain-swelling Nipah virus that led to outbreaks in Kerala and other parts of Asia. There is no vaccine yet for the deadly virus. Nipah was first identified ab...

January 15, 2024 4:08 PM

PM Modi releases first installment to 1 lakh beneficiaries under PMAY-G

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released the first installment of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to 1 lakh beneficiaries through a video conference. During the event, the Prime Minister engaged with beneficiaries and discussed the positive impact ...

January 15, 2024 4:01 PM

Historical drama ‘Oppenheimer’ sweeps top honors at 29th Critics Choice Awards

The historical drama "Oppenheimer," featuring Cillian Murphy as renowned theoretical physicist Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, took home the top honors at the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday. The film secured awards for Best Picture and Best D...

January 15, 2024 3:59 PM

India’s urban transportation undergoes a transformative shift

India, as the world’s third-largest automobile market, is at the forefront of a substantial transformation in urban transportation. This evolution is crucial for addressing the challenges of urbanization while embracing sustainable and efficient tr...