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December 24, 2023 1:03 PM

Houthi attack: Navy denies US claim, says MV SAIBABA tank not India-flagged; adds all 25 Indian crew members safe

Following a drone attack on two vessels in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militants, which included MV SAIBABA, a crude oil tanker; the Indian Navy on Sunday said all 25 Indian crew members on board are safe, clarifying that it wasn't an India...

December 24, 2023 11:59 AM

ISRO Chief S. Somanath announces successful placement of Aditya-L1 spacecraft at L1 Lagrangian point

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chairman S. Somanath revealed on Saturday that India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, will be successfully positioned at the Lagrange point (L1) on January 6, 2024. The exact launch time, however, is yet to ...

December 24, 2023 11:46 AM

Palestinian death toll in Gaza exceeds 20,200 as Israel claims to expand operation

The latest round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict has claimed over 20,200 lives on the Palestinian side since its outbreak on October 7, as Israel claimed to expand ground military operation in the Gaza Strip. The death toll of Palestinians from Isra...

December 24, 2023 10:34 AM

Manimuthar Dam reaches capacity,1000 cubic feet water released into Thamirabarani River

Amidst the persistent flood crisis in Tamil Nadu, the Tirunelveli district administration took emergency measures on Saturday as the Manimuthar Dam reached its full capacity. To alleviate the escalating situation, authorities opened three sluices, re...

December 24, 2023 10:01 AM

Large parts of Australia endure heat wave, lifting bushfire risk

Large swaths of Australia on Sunday sweated through heat wave conditions as authorities warned of a high bushfire risk in many parts of the country's vast Western Australia state. The nation's weather forecaster on Sunday issued heat wave alerts for...

December 24, 2023 8:54 AM

MoS External Affairs Muraleedharan addresses Indian Diaspora concerns at Fujairah Event in UAE

Fujairah, UAE: V. Muraleedharan, the Minister of State for External Affairs, participated in a recent community event in Fujairah, UAE, where he addressed and evaluated the diverse challenges encountered by the Indian diaspora. The gathering brought...

December 23, 2023 6:46 PM

Dubai Hosts the 28th International Sindhi Conference: A Celebration of Sindhi Heritage

Dubai : In a remarkable showcase of Sindhi culture and heritage, Dubai recently hosted the 28th International Sindhi Conference. The event aimed to preserve and promote Sindhi traditions on an international stage. Distinguished figures, including Dr....

December 23, 2023 4:45 PM

Fog descends over northern India amid onset of peak winter season.

Fog and cold wave conditions rattled northern India as locals burnt fires and wrapped themselves in layers to keep warm on Saturday (December 23) morning. Temperatures in the Indian capital were as low as six degrees and in the northernmost territor...

December 23, 2023 3:38 PM

Indian Batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out of South Africa Test series

In a setback for the Indian cricket team, batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa, set to commence on December 26. The announcement comes as a blow to the Indian team's preparations for t...

December 23, 2023 12:26 PM

Hamas and Palestinian Authority split on UN Gaza resolution

The Palestinian foreign ministry and the Islamist group Hamas issued opposing statements on Friday in response to the adoption by the United Nations Security Council of a resolution intended to help bring more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. T...