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January 12, 2024 4:40 PM

Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after deadly riots

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape declared a two-week state of emergency on Thursday, following widespread rioting and violence. He suspended several officials and deployed over 1,000 soldiers after a police and public sector protest esc...

January 12, 2024 4:24 PM

PM Modi inaugurates 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik on Friday, dedicating the event to Swami Vivekananda, an emblem of India's dynamic youth power, whose birth anniversary is annually celebrated as National Youth Day. ...

January 12, 2024 4:16 PM

DRDO successfully tests next-gen AKASH missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday conducted a successful flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile designed to intercept high-speed, agile aerial threats. The test took place at the Integrated Test Ra...

January 12, 2024 3:07 PM

‘We are largest economy of Europe despite pressure’: Russian President Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that their nation has emerged as Europe's leading economy despite pressure from all sides, and now holds the fifth position globally in terms of purchasing power parity. Speaking at a meeting with entrepr...

January 12, 2024 2:19 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi pay homage to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid their tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary. Recognizing Vivekananda’s role in spreading India's spiritual message to the West, President Murmu highlighted hi...

January 12, 2024 1:41 PM

NITI Aayog hosts workshop to enhance mental healthcare

By: Rupa Kumari Recognizing the intrinsic link between mental health and overall well-being, NITI Aayog recently conducted a workshop at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru. The primary focus of the wor...

January 12, 2024 1:27 PM

ISRO presented with ‘Indian of the Year Award’ for 2023

In a glittering ceremony held in the capital, Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, bestowed the prestigious "Indian of the Year Award" for 2023 upon the stellar team of the Indian Space Research Organ...

January 12, 2024 1:47 PM

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss maritime security as attacks in Red Sea intensify

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and his US counterpart Antony Blinken held a telephonic conversation on Thursday to discuss maritime security challenges, particularly in the Red Sea region, which has been under constant attack by Iran-backe...

January 12, 2024 12:36 PM

PM Modi to observe special rituals ahead of Ram Temple consecration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the commencement of an 11-day ritual leading up to the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. In an audio message shared on social media platform X, PM Modi revealed that he is undert...

January 12, 2024 12:25 PM

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting to focus on security & job creation

The World Economic Forum is scheduled to host its annual meeting from January 15 to 19 at Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will focus its discussion across achieving security and cooperation in a fractu...